The days went by fast. ‘I was at the point where I thought it was all just a dream. I still can't believe that the person I was chasing was kissing and holding me now. I haven't figured out what we are yet but it's enough for me to be happy.
I let him kiss me because I love him.
I woke up another morning and I took a shower and got dressed.
While combingy hair, I smiled when Damon texted.
From Damon: Goodmorning. I'll pick you up.
My smile widened . I looked in my wallet. I have few money. I don’t know how I’m going to fit it in a month.
Later I will go to a bakeshop to apply because they are hiring now.
When I got down, I immediately saw mama wiping away her tears. She hid it from me but it was too late because I had already seen it.
I sighed. She’s been like this for months. She cries all the time. I remained silent. I don't want to ask but it's hard to pretend.
"Daughter! You're awake. That's your food."
Her smile almost squeezed my heart.
"You want milk?"
“Yes ma."
She took out from the fridge the fresh milk and poured it into the glass. She put it in front of me and sat down.
I lost my appetite. I lazily ate the hotdog and fried rice. Mama also started eating.
"I know there's a problem."
She took a deep breath and drank the water.
"I'm sorry you didn't know ."
"Mah, I heard. Papa has another family? How--"
She cut me off.
"Zandria, daughter..." Tears welled up in her eyes so I stood up and hugged her.
I heard her sob and she hugged me. It almost tore my heart apart!
"Daughter, I'm sorry. Your papa left us. He already has another family. "I closed my eyes tightly and rubbed her back.
“It’s hard for me.." she said.
"We can do this. I don't know anything about what happened.What he did to us was still wrong." My tears kept falling."Don't worry ma. I'll have a part time job. I'll help with the expenses."
Mom protested but I was determined.
***
As I opened the gate of our house, I saw Damon. Leaning on his car while smoking.
I can see his tattoo. It's the tribal art of the name Montemayor.
He threw away his cigarette when he saw me. I slowly approached him. He opened the frontseat door.
I looked at him too.
"Lets go?"
His jaw tightened. The morning air blow as he caressed my cheek.
He closed the car door slightly so that I could not be seen outside. His hand was on the headrest and one caressed my cheek.
My heart pounded.
"You cried."
I don't need to deny .
"There's just a problem."
"What is it?" He came even closer. He tucked some of my hair.
I shook.
“Family problem.” I smiled.
He looked so worried. I could see in his eyes the desire to know what I was thinking.
"I want to know. But I don't want to force you." He came closer to me.
He crushed me with a kiss that almost brought my head back to the headrest. He always seemed hungry for a kiss.
So should I get used to it?
I was very nervous during the times he was there.
I gasped when he finished the kiss.
"Did you eat already?" He asked while driving.
I nodded.
"Yes, you?"
"Done."
I saw him looking at my legs. I was suddenly nervous when I remembered what he had done to me in the library! Ugh!
I know he is aggressive. It was obvious on his face.
"Are you wearing a short?"
"Yes." I answered sparingly.
"Good, you fix your skirt when you sit down.Cover it up, I don't want other man will see what’s mine. "He said seriously while looking at the road.
I was so nervous that I couldn't answer!
"Hear me Qluie Zandria?" He called me in my complete name!
He was already looking at me.
I blinked so hard.
"Ah—Yes."
He sighed looking back at the road.
"Good."
Damon brought me to the classroom. I'm a minute late. But the professor let me in when he saw that Damon was with me.
In the afternoon I went to the sweetbakery and I submitted the Resume.
"So you're studying at HMU? Scholar?" The manager asked. We were inside her office right here at Sweetbakery.
"Uh yeah miss."
I was still wearing a uniform.
"What time do you go home in the afternoon?"
"Three in the afternoon."
"Can you combine school and work?"
"Yes! I'm used to this." I said.
"You're hired. You can start next week. " she said to me so my lips were pity.
"Really?" I gasped.
"Yes! Don't put on make -up. It's okay, you're beautiful. Maybe you'll be my lucky charm." At once she smiled at me.
God! I'm so happy! This is my first time to I apply! I was hired immediately!
I was happy to go home.
Then I took a break and cleaned myself up before going to bed.
Just as I was lying down, my cellphone rang. I lay down and answered Damon's call.
A strange tremor pounded in my chest again.
"Hello?"
"Are you home safe?"
I smiled. He texted this afternoon that he would just fix something with their company.
"Yes, you?" I ask.
"I'll just get there."
"Okay."
"I miss you."
I already biting my pillow!
"I miss you too."
I heard him put down a glass.
"What are you doing?" I am wondering if he's drinking?
"Drinking beer." He asked again.
We talked about random things.
He calls before he go to sleep. There's a lot have changed in him. I noticed that he was also uninterested with women
"I’m lying down in bed." I yawned.
"I wish you were here ."
He said with his husky voice.
"Me too."
"Can we ... cuddle again?"
"Huh?"
"Can you sleep here tomorrow? I want a cuddle."
Oh shit! My grin widened.
I remember the cuddle he said then. But his hand was moving all over me!
"Uhhh..." What shall I answer?
"Answer me." He couldn't wait any longer.
"O-Okay."
"I'll pick you up tomorrow."
"Okay." I bit my lip.
All my problems disappeared even for a moment. I don't know how long it will last but I hope it lasts longer. Me and Damon.