WINNING THE NANNY’S HEART Chapter 6: Cistus, The Sun Roses

"Whoa! I have never seen that kind of flower!" Madison blurted out while continuing peeking outside the window. 

"Madison, don't put your head outside. It's dangerous," Dylan said without breaking his gaze on the road. 

"Young Master, can we stop by that zone after our trip?" Madison asked without breaking her gaze on the Unknown flower on the side of the road that she had only seen for the first time. 

Dylan couldn't help but be entertained by her strange actions of Madison; her mouth was parted in delight as her eyes sparkled in bliss. "That's a Cistus, also known as sun roses. The flower originated from the Maldives. Is that the first time you saw it?" Dylan questioned with a soft laugh. 

Madison's face flushed in embarrassment as she looked away when their eyes met. "Y yes…" she mumbled. 

"B-but our province was rich with sunflowers!" Madison bragged, trying to cover her embarrassment from her reactions earlier. 

"Oh," Dylan said, raising a brow. "Tell me more," He added, flashing a smile of interest. 

"Our life in the Countryside is very simple! We work, eat, and sleep together! The people in our community were warm and cheerful…." Madison said with a glint of happiness in her eyes. 

Dylan couldn't help but glance at her for seconds, and after that, when Madison was about to peek at him, he looked away and acted like he was listening while driving intently.

During the trip, Madison kept telling Dylan about her life in the Countryside with her family and how they lived in peace and harmony. Madison noticed that Dylan was listening to her, but his eyes were filled with envy. 

Dylan was smiling and showing her his genuine smile, but Madison knew Dylan had been longing for a hearth. When they arrived at their destination, Dylan didn't even spit a single word but instructed her to follow the man who assisted them inside the place they would stay during the trip. 

Dylan has been eyeing Madison during their activity. She didn't even ask him to take a break or complain about the routes. She seemed to enjoy the moment; the determination and positivity on her face made Dylan at ease. 

"Young Master, Look!" Madison called Dylan's attention as she pointed to the more transparent view of the lake. The tour guide was busy assisting others and had difficulty reminding them to keep their composure because the upper part of the Crater was dangerous. 

They've been following the touristic Talisay trail to reach the top of Taal Volcano Crater. Despite the heat coming from the sun, Madison was still energetic. "Madison, aren't you

 tired?" Dylan asked as he extended his hand when they were on the top part of the Crater. Some tourists were already taking their time, taking pictures together and admiring the eye-catching view. 

Madison took his hand so she could be pulled beside Dylan, "No, because… you see, when you feel the wind from nature, your exhaustion will be blown away." 

Madison sat on the rock forms, feeling the warmth coming from the lake. She will never forget that she has witnessed this wonder in front of her eyes. Madison presumes that Dylan is sitting beside her; he is wearing sunglasses, so she doesn't know if he is angry.

"I have noticed the Young Master's sudden mood change. Is there something wrong?" 

Dylan doesn't know what he will answer at the moment. After tracking, Madison was still enthusiastic, and there wasn't dead air whenever she was around. He couldn't help but compare Madison to Scarlett. If Scarlett was with him right now, she would complain about her skin getting tanned and other complaints related to her physique. 

This woman in front of him was something; he didn't get bored being in her company. To be honest, Madison wasn't just a maid but a mood lifter. Dylan was astounded when she felt Madison's hand on his head. Since he is tall, the woman's height didn't reach him, so she tip-toed. 

His eyes widened when Madison spoke while patting his head, "I don't know if Young Master is fine or you are thinking about something that ruined your mood, but I have noticed the hint of envy in your eyes when I talk about my life. I don't have any information about the Young Master's childhood, but sometimes, we overlook the small things in life that we take for granted; life is all about accepting, proving, and changing. Things are changing, so prove that even if you missed something in your life, it isn't too late to try and strive. Maybe, the reason why you asked for someone to accompany you is to take a break from the pressure that the Master had put on you…." Madison breathed and smiled warmly, 

"It wasn't too late to prove yourself more than they expected. The world is big, so your dream is." From that moment, Dylan couldn't find any words to put on how to describe the feelings that he felt.  

Madison was the only person who caressed and patted his head; Dylan felt the forgotten warmth he felt again after being born from his mother's womb.

"No one's ever done that to me before…" he whispered with a shaking pitch. 

Madison laughed and patted his head once again, "There, there. I am patting the Young Master's head. Can you now feel the view? You should treasure the scenery; it's majestic!" 

Dylan couldn't help but let his laughter escape while eyeing Madison, who looks like a child showing her parents a thing she has only recently discovered. 

Madison wasn't aware that Dylan was only looking at her during their entire moment in the Crater. The corner of his lips twitched slightly, wishing he would feel the warmness again, the warmth of Madison's smile. He needed something, and Dylan didn't want this moment to end. 

His quest to seek tranquility had ended, he found something, and it was...

"Something just like this." He mumbled that didn't escape Madison's ears. 

"Were you saying something, young Master?" Madison asked while glancing at the green lands shielding the Crater. 

"Nothing," Dylan said without breaking his gaze on her.