Chapter 31

DOES HE HAVE TO CHOOSE?
"I don't get it. Please elaborate."
Alexendris shrugged at his answer. The eyes widened. Napipikon na naman.
"It's a simple question yet you can't understand?" its salt
He crossed his arms. "Why do we need to have different options? You or my freedom? What's that? I'm a prisoner with you? The baduy!"
"Damn it!" the young man whispered then narrowed his eyes. "Don't bother me then if you can't even understand what I am saying!"
He looked down at the floor. He really doesn't understand. If he doesn't avoid Alexendris. He will be given two options and that is Alexendris and his freedom. What is the connection of freedom?
"E if you admit right you like me. Edi I hope you don't get mad." she whispered
"I'm leaving."
He looked up at Alexendris. He turned to the sofa and then took his coat. He watched it wear. He felt sad.
"Are you really leaving?" he asked
She has a feeling of being open again. Alexendris will not pay attention to him again. Just like it says.
"Yes."
"Will you still avoid me tomorrow?" his second question
"Yes."
He turned around and picked up the suit case. He didn't like how their story progressed. Is that so again? If he doesn't make a fuss. Alexendris won't make a fuss either?
"Do you feel anything for me?" he asked
The young man stopped to fix it and then turned around. She bravely met the blue eyes that were staring blankly at him.
"I want to know. At least that's just your recovery from all the hurt you told me."
In this case. He is serious because he really wants to know if his effort has a destination. Just one word that would confirm what he was thinking. That's enough. The young man just stared at him.
"I believed I already answered that question woman."
"What if I like you too? Will you still avoid me?"
Alexendris didn't expect what he said so he was stunned for a while. Seems stunned. Its jaws tightened and it averted its gaze.
"I'll still avoid you ...."
His fist clenched. That hurts. He already admitted. Not just direct and then still avoid him!
"Then you're just really tripping me up!" akusa nya
"If you just can't choose me too. What's the sense of confessing? What's the sense of your feelings for me Celestine? If you can't choose me?"
"What if I choose you?"
The young man looked at him quickly. Its stares were strong with mixed emotions. Her heartbeat quickened as Alexendris walked closer and stopped. A few dipa away from him. He looked up because he was tall.
"You'll gonna be mine."
He swallowed. Alexendris's answer seemed to dry his throat.
"I'll be ... your girlfriend?" he asked bravely
The young man's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched her face. He's a bit shy. It doesn't help his confused mind!
"Yes."
He looked down. Why does he seem to be in the hot seat all of a sudden? She had to think about her answer but every time she felt the young man's stares. Her brain is dazed.
"Celestine ..."
He closed his eyes tightly then took a deep breath. He was hesitant. He didn't like what was on his mind but that was the right thing to do now.
"I'll think about it. I need time."
I have to think! I need to breathe first.
It doesn't help if Alexendris looks at him like this. It was as if he was being hypnotized to decide where to go with it.
The young man did not speak for a few seconds until he heard her sigh.
"As you wish. I'm leaving."
Only then did he look up when he felt the young man's footsteps moving away. He sat down when Alexendris came out.
I'm sorry but it's not right to just decide. He needs to think hard.
JUST AS Alexendris said. It didn"t really make sense. He leaned down on the table. He had just finished eating lunch so he is now hanging out alone here in their office.
"Are you alright?"
He is no longer alone. Bored, he looked at Stephen who was carrying fries. He motioned for the man to come over. When approaching. He grabbed some fries.
"I like ketchup."
"You're the owner's son and you don't have to buy fries?" its complaint
He looked at Stephen and then took more fries. His eyes narrowed at him.
"When I became the owner. You're mop-in the whole building!" Of course it's just a joke
"Oh, here it is. There's more."
He sighed. "I don't want to."
He was depressed eating fries. He looked away because he thought of the bird again. Really insisted that he would not be ignored.
"I have a question." he asked suddenly
Stephen turned to him sitting in the vacant swivel chair and chewing fries.
"When do you like a woman. Can you avoid her?" he asked
"Are you being avoided? You're not loved then."
Her eyes glazed over. "Arrange an answer!"
"Of course not but if it has to be done. Of course yes."
"I do not understand."
Stephen swallowed before he answered. "Before that, maybe there's a reason why you're being avoided. It's either no one likes you or there's a reason."
It caught his attention so he listened carefully.
"What's the reason?" he asked a little weakly
Stephen shrugged. "I don't know. How am I supposed to know? We're not friends with who you're referring to."
His shoulder dropped. His question can't be answered either. Increased more.
"Well, you can find out. I know a way."
"Really?" he came to life suddenly
"If you're sure he wants, loves or loves you. There's only one way." Stephen's promise
"What's that?"
"Let him know that you're slowly forgetting him. If he has feelings for you. He'll worry about that. He might even come to you himself."
He was stunned for a few seconds. Stephen's words were slowly sinking into his brain. He smiled broadly.
I'll just see if you haven't admitted Alexendris yet!
He tapped the speaker on the shoulder.
"I'll tell papa to raise your salary."
Stephen's eyes widened. "Really ?!"
"Yes. Only 300 cases."

She didn't even call me for week!
The pictures he saw were maddening him inside and everyone who approached him was moved.
She said she'll think about it!
But that's not how he sees it. He closed his eyes tightly. Gradually, the photo he was holding was creased in his hand.
Photo of Celestine with the man she doesn't know. Eating a burger. Very happy!
"How could she smile like that when she doesn't even see me for weeks?" his teeth chattered. "While I'm not out of my mind."
He's anticipating her. He thought that one day Celestine was thinking. It's been a week! He even wanted to break up the girl's house. He restrained himself. It's his plan afterall. To avoid Celestine.
But the feeling that it is not right is the reason why his foot is so itchy to leave, go and take Celestine home. He's really crazy.
"Sir?"
"If it's another picture of that woman who didn't call me for week and spends her time with someone. Fuck off!" asik niya
"That's real, Sir."
He glared at his staff. "I said fuck off!"
"Yes, sir."
Is it necessary to show in her face that she is not the one with Celestine that she should be! He's really getting annoyed every passing second.
He is drowning in ideas in his brain where there are questions like,
What the fuck are they doing right now?
Has she forgot me?
That asshole had some balls to talk and make you laugh, huh?
"Fucking asshole. I'll break your bones if I ever see you with her in person." He murmured
The intercom rang. Following Hera's voice that she didn't understand. He heard the sound of the door opening for a moment.
"Dris? Are you okay?" Hera asked in a soft voice. "I've noticed you've been very hot -headed lately. Do you have a problem?"
Yes! Fucking yes!
I am losing my mind, it's my problem!
"Leave me alone, Hera. I can handle myself. I don't need you."
"I-maybe ... I can help." Hera's weak promise that she still heard
"This is a problem that only me can solve. You may now go."
He sway his chair towards the glass walls. It's 5 PM. Just a few hours. The sun is going down.
She's probably going home now.
"O-okay. Do you have anything else to fix?"
He did not answer immediately. Something was playing on his mind. He likes it and doesn't like it as well. He closed his eyes for a moment.
"Dris?"
He opened his eyes. He stood up and grab his coat. He looked at Hera as she put on her coat.
"Send all important paperworks in my house. I'll be gone in two days."
"H-huh?"
He grabbed his phone. "I'll do it in my home while I tame a stubborn."
Alexendris said before walking passed her.
Her dad INSTRUCTED her that they would talk which she forgot the other day. She was on her way to her Dad's office when she met Stephen.
"Dad? Is he still in the office?"
Stephen nodded. "Sir said. He'll talk to you tomorrow. He went to something important a while ago. I'm sure he'll go home straight away."
He nodded. They are already in the same building but they are still not talking. Near the end of his training, they only met once.
"Isn't the 300 added?"
He turned to Stephen as they both walked.
"It's gone. That's normal. When you demand only 250."
Stephen's shoulder slumped. That's big enough and then another one, it's not easy to convince her dad on the cellphone no.
"By the way. Did my advice work?" Stephen asked
She let out a deep breath. If that works. He"s probably not here right now. Alexendris is hard to tame. It was as if they were raising a wall two. Evidence.
"Unfortunately, no. So you'll free me a fishball outside. What a waste of 300. It didn't work." he cried bitterly
"Maybe it's because you're not important-"
He glared at Stephen. "You're not loved-"
"Of course. I know there's a fishball nearby out there. Let's buy it. I'm free."
Stephen pulled her out until they reached the street foods stalls. Of course they are there as usual.
Two, peso. Fishball!
Stephen bought about 40 pesos. They are divided. For food, not for payment but he bought their winter cold.
"Does Ericka also like fishball?"
He swallowed first before answering Stephen. "Even if you put more fish there. You won't be ignored. Move on!"
"I was just asking and then I knew that. She has a boyfriend. She doesn't know me. There's really no hope."
The person next to him bent down to eat a fishball so he patted its back. For as long as Stephen wanted Ericka. The one next to him is really very serious.
"You can do that. There are many more fishballs here. Let's eat that." He reached for the cooler. "Oh, cool down first."
Reluctantly Stephen sucked on the cold still chewing.
"This is the reason why you asked for time, huh?"
Stephen almost choked them both when Alexendris suddenly appeared in front of them. Her eyes widened.
"W-what ... Why are you here ?!"
"Why? Because you're with someone else which is supposed to be me?"
The wind blew him away. The two of them will only see each other after a week after this bird fights right away.
"Yes!" his casual answer. "Because you're disturbing our bonding. Aren't you avoiding me? Why are you here?"
The young man's jaw clenched. Her eyes were glaring but she was just casual. Unlike the one next to him who was frozen.
"Come on. Take me home. I want to rest."
He pulled Stephen away but he was nailed. He simply narrowed his eyes at the man.
"If you don't fix it. You don't have an extra 200 saken!" he whispered
Stephen grabbed his head. "I don't have a love life anymore. I'll still be beaten."
She suddenly felt sorry for Stephen's appearance. He looked like a bad friend. The man had a bad face to eat a fishball. He scratched his head and then confronted Alexendris. The face is also bad.
"You brought me."
"Why me? I'm avoiding you remember?"
The young man turned his back on him and walked away. He frowned at the thought. Looks like the back fired more at him. He chased Alexendris.
"This is it. It's not funny. I don't think you love me."
"What ?!"
He laughed softly. Alexendris's cheeks and ears blushed. He looks like a tomato. He squeezed her cheek with a grimace.
"You're still naughty. You can't stand me either." asar nya
"Who told you I can't?" defense pa
"If not. Why are you here? Huh?"
His eyes narrowed as he could not answer. Because he's right. He laughed teasingly at it.
"Ah, maybe I can't stand it because I'm really jealous." the songs of the asar
Alexendris's whole face looked like red chili. It looks like diarrhea without knowing the face.
"When you don't stop. Find someone to take you home!" its salt
It passed him by. He crossed both arms and then smiled.
"It's okay. Van is there." his casual answer
Alexendris stopped abruptly. Sharp eyes greeted him which he only regretted. He snatched her phone away.
"In my car!"
She smiled sweetly at the man then passed him. He got in the car first. He secretly laughed.
Isn't it, I couldn't stand it either
The young man quietly got into the car and drove away. His forehead furrowed. They are on the wrong path.
"I thought you were going to take me home?"
"Yes."
"Why are we on a different path? It's going to your house!" akusa nya
Her eyes narrowed as Alexendris grinned. What is its plan?
"Oh, did I say your house? My bad."
Her face was BAD as she stared at Alexendris's spacious kitchen. He turned to the seated man.
"I want that sour taste soup."
He looked worse. "You brought me here to cook ?!" asik niya
He thought that whatever he was going to do, he would just cook. He still has school tomorrow. What if he can't get in? What will she say to her dad?
He couldn't get in because someone took him home to cook!
"Yes. As you can see. I've prepared the ones for you to use."
She closes her eyes tightly. If only I could choke. He made the case that he was short of stature. How can he choke it?
"You're chilling. Do you know that?" he uttered a statement
"I know." its casual answer
Focused on the cellphone. You have a text. She put the bag on the table then started cooking. The spices and pork are ready. It's a good thing because maybe everything will fly here.
"Annoying. I should be resting now!" he whispered irritably
She cooked quietly but still mumbled. He didn't realize that Alexendris was next to him.
"What are you fussing? You're going to eat too." the young man asked with raised eyebrows
She covered what she was cooking and then faced the young man. Nameywang sya.
"Why? Because I'm bothering you. The amount of money you have. You probably have a chef and then you cook for me. What am I? Your helper ?!" he complained
Alexendris just stared at him. He became more and more confused. He narrowed his eyes at the man.
"It's been a long time since our deal. So why are you still cooking for me ?!"
He backed away suddenly when Alexendris stepped closer. Her chest throbbed. He stand his arm in her side, on the table.
"It's because I want to have a reason to make you stay close to me. It's not fair if I'm the only one who always comes home to you Celestine."
Her feathers stood out in the depths of Alexendris's voice. The intensity in its eyes. Not helping. Her throat is getting drier.
"You said you'll think about it but that's not what the pictures were telling me. Do you think I'll just turn my back on you? I maybe said I'll avoid you but I didn't say I'll leave you. So give me reasons why?"
"R-reason?"
"Yes! Give me a reason why you were able to do without me because I can't understand how I can't act the same! With your presence, it's fucking my mind!"
He took a few deep breaths. She needed that before she kicked the man in front of her.
"I was able to because I knew you would come back." he replied. "Because even if you avoid me. You will come back to me yourself. So I want you to admit but you don't want to. I don't know what the reason is. Because you don't want to tell me."
The young man was silent at what he said. She sighed. His eyesight dropped and he spoke again.
"I can understand you but I'll get tired too Alexendris." he met its blue eyes. "Can you handle me if I get tired and then ignore you as if I never met you?"
His jaw clenched. There were emotions in Alexendris's eyes that he knew very well.
"Will you be able to leave me?"
He did not answer. Alexendris turned off the sink before cupping her chin, to kiss her deep and passionately.
He just grabbed the young man's chest as their kiss deepened. She felt the tight embrace of Alexendris's arms around her waist.
"Do you think I can? I can't Celestine. I don't even want to hear those words."
"Then what's stopping you?" he asked in astonishment
The young man was silent for a few seconds. He wondered if he would tell her the real reason or if he would turn his back on her again.
"It's you and how long do you still want me. It was the reason why."
Alexendris closed his eyes. He looked down. It was as if he was resting in deep thought until he spoke again after a while.
"But my patience is running low and you just made my reasons to stay away useless just a minute ago." The two of them met eyes
"Fuck those whys, Celestine. I can't just let you leave me. You are mine."
She sighed when Alexendris kissed her again. Celestine let him kiss her deeply for a minute before pulling away. There was a smile on her lips. Alexendris frowned at the sight of his wide smile.
"Why are you smiling like Anabelle?"
Celestine touched both of his cheeks then quickly kissed his lips. He was surprised by that.
"Because my plan worked. Stephen was right." he laughed out loud
She smiled sweetly at Alexendris who was looking at her. It was as if his head had been broken. He tapped her cheek.
"We'll let you in too. Come on? Eat?" he said with a wide smile
Just like that, mission accomplished: Confess Alexendris
He was very careful in Alexendris' huge room. Fits a king size bed, two single sofas and a flatscreen inside. There is also a desk. That's where his laptop sits.
He turned to the young man who had just closed the door. They just finished eating.
"Doesn't that have a flatscreen in the mouth? Why is there also in the room?" he asked
"For laziness purposes."
He shrugged then sat on the bed. He even jumped up to sit up. It was made of Alexendris' trampoline bed.
"Take a shower. Here's your clothes."
He stood up then looked at the clothes handed to him. His eyes narrowed as he looked at Alexendris again.
"Why do you have a woman's dress here?" he asked accusingly
Alexendris confessed his look with a bored look.
"I planned this all. Haven't said that earlier?" Sarcastic answer
He snorted. "You really planned to put me to sleep here really ah!"
"Yeah. I would have made the eldest."
"What?" he asked frowning
"Take that bath. You stink."
She walked to the bathroom. He locked the door and took a shower right away. And because Alexendris really planned everything. He smells like a man because there is no other soap.
She dried her hair with a towel before leaving the bathroom. The young man was lying on the bed. Cover the face with a pillow. He fell to bed so Alexendris bounced. He laughed at its unpaintable face.
"Retreat!"
He stretched before lying down. Finally, after the whole day he sat down. You can sleep too.
"You sleeping?"
He smiled sarcastically. "No. I'm just closing my eyes. I'm not asleep."
"Stop being sarcastic. It's not funny."
The wind blew him away and then pinched the young man's sharp nose.
"Sleep on that. You also have school tomorrow, don't you?"
"Yeah."
He smiled then gave the young man a quick kiss.
"Goodnight ..." he whispered before closing his eyes
She felt the young man's arm around her waist before she finally fell asleep.
HE watched her sleep peacefully next to him. It also gives him peace. As then until now. Celestine is his peace.
He caressed her waist before pulling her gently, closer to him. Alexendris wanted her close, to feel all her presence, so bad. This is all what he wishes from the past days.
Celestine. Sleeping in his bed. Close to him.
He leaned to capture her lips. Kissing it gently, not leaving it until it's swollen. He hugged and hugged the girl tightly.
Finally, you're here ...
"I can finally sleep peacefully." He murmured. "Goodnight too."