Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V.She was still not giving her ‘yes’ to me and that drove me in the process of waiting. Well, I wasn’t really the type of guy who would like to wait. I didn’t court. It was only now or never or take it or leave it. Your choice.But for Drey, I would be willing to wait because I was really determined to woo her. And of course, to win her heart. It was just five days compared to what I did to her and I would patiently wait even if it would take forever.I wasn’t pursuing her because of her body. Although, what she promised to me yesterday about giving me all the authority to do anything with her sexy figure somewhat excited me, I didn’t even sure if I would make love to her after giving her ‘yes’ to me. She was so beautiful yesterday that I couldn’t suppress myself from asking her to turn my fantasy into reality. I guessed it
Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V.“Duh! I never knew you would be this kind of corny, Aris!” she beamed as she slightly slapped my right cheek.She was undoubtedly different. I kissed her hand and this was what she was going to repay me—by slapping me. How about a splendid kiss on my lips instead?Other women would already scream on top of their lungs because of butterflies tingling inside their stomachs after I kissed their hands. But still, I didn’t want to make a fuss. She was indeed my Drey Laxamana and no one could ever change that.“But really, you’re a CPA? Looks can be totally deceiving, huh? I didn’t expect it, Aris! I thought, your only subject in college was womanizing! If that’s the case, you’ll always get a flat-one grade and you will even graduate a Summa Cum Laude!” She mocked me.“Yeah,
Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V.I was playing at the stern of the ship that we were cruising on for our short trip to El Nido, Palawan when all of a sudden, I fell from where I was after doing all my might to reach for my stuck PSP.“Mom, Dad… help!”I called for my parents, but I knew that they wouldn’t be able to hear me. They were currently busy with their comrades discussing new mergers and closing important business deals. Anxiety throbbed inside me which caused my legs to become wobbly with fear.I didn’t know how to swim and I already drank too much salt water, but I was still trying my best to pull myself up while raising my hands. As the waves continued to lure me, I started to lose my breath and had given up my chances of survival.I slowly shut my eyes as I already accepted my fate. I
Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V.“Thanks for not telling her the truth. Expect the reward first thing in the morning tomorrow!”I overheard the voice of my mom when I reached the living room of our mansion here at Aeia Alabang Village. I went straight here since my own house, purchased with my own savings, was at Crestwood Homes, Cavite and that would cause me additional time to travel.I was too tired, I just wanted to rest as soon as possible. And of course, I had to give them the souvenir items that I bought from Puerto Princesa and El Nido.“Mom? Who are you talking to?” My mom cringed when I asked her, almost dropping her cellular phone. After that, I saw how she immediately ended the call—quite avoiding my stares at first.“Oh my God, Ondrea, you’re here!” Mom happily squealed after seeing me. “Oh, that? Not
Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V.“Hi, Drey! Missed me already?” Aris mockingly asked me as his smile reached his ears, showing both of his eye-catching dimples in the process.He was holding what I assumed to be my dad’s cellular phone. His confident composure and somewhat conceited aura were still with him even though he was already in front of my father.What the hell! What is he doing there? Didn’t he go home yet? And how did he know where to meet my dad and brother—and why would he even meet them in the first place? My goodness!I even asked Mom where they were, and now, I would soon find out that Aris was also there… joining them as if he was a close family member? Oh my God, I knew my dad so well!Aris, what are you thinking? You have to go back to where you came from, now! I wanted to shout, but I
Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V.“Drey, wake up! I miss you so much.” I heard someone whispered through my ears.My sleep was interrupted when that someone hugged me on my bed like I was his fleecy pillow. I hadn’t yet opened my eyes but I already knew who exactly it was.“Hmm… I miss you too,” I whispered in drowsiness. It was as if my every eyelash weighed more than it should. My head was a little bit vague too that I just wanted to continue burying myself underneath the warmth of my comforter.I was exhausted and this feeling made me want to sleep all day. I still couldn’t open my eyes so I just embraced him after playfully messing with his hair. I even placed my right thigh on top of him, imprisoning his body.“But I wanted to sleep more, Nickos. Your shoes are already in your room waiting for you,” I t
Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V. Had Dad lost the deal on purpose? I was not looking at my reflection in the mirror, but I was sure as hell that my face had been enveloped by a quizzical look. I did not doubt Aris’s skills, let alone his overconfidence and massive ego, but no one had ever defeated my father when it comes to playing golf. No one! Like Aris who was an all-time champion in car racing—well, minus the recent time—Dad was an all-time champion too. There was even a huge storage room here in our mansion that only contained all his trophies in golf. He literally conquered the golf world, I must say. No one could defeat him, and I would never even have any second thoughts that someone was already born to steal his legendary history. Then, I furrowed my forehead. But if the answer to my question was yes, then why? And what would be his reason for letting Aris beat the hell out of him when the latter was just a stranger he only met today? Me—being into the picture—wasn’t enough reason
Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V. Several days had passed in an instant. Hours went by in a blur. Tomorrow would be Aris’ birthday and I still did not know what to do. It was as if I had no options to consider. I was too bemused. It felt like hammering my head over and over again—trying to think of what else could be my perfect gift for him, aside from the sphere-shaped black-pendant necklace I had already given him. It was given to me by Uncle Jim when he saw me crying on the day I left Aris in his El Nido villa. Uncle Jim said that it was his lucky charm throughout, and the said necklace would also bring me… true love. “Take this necklace and don’t lose it, Drey. No matter what, this will take you to the right path following true love,” Uncle Jim handed me a black-pendant necklace while I was seated in the front seat of our family car. I was crying, but I found the design awesome. Securing the necklace on my palms, I was controlling my tears from falling, but those were still freely stream