FORTY-TWO- CRAZY FOR YOU

JOANABE (JOENABELL) POV

Leonel glares at my surprised eyes. I beam awkwardly. I look at Maurice, who is blushing hard at the moment. She must have liked what I said. My eyes stare back at Leonel's deadly grey eyes. I gulp compared to Maurice's reaction. His face doesn't look pleased with all I said.

"Ehehehe, sorry..." I cleared my throat, trying to break the awkward situation I am in. I hear Maurice giggle shyly at me. No, at Leonel. I can sense Leonel's going to kill me after this lunch.

Leonel still did not say any word. His movements become stiff. I ruin his mood. Great! What have I done to him? I grab Leonel's hand in front of Maurice. I ignore her like it is just the two of us, and I say, "Leonel, I am sorry. I did not consider what you felt. I say something stupid. Please, Leonel, be okay? Your face doesn't look nice to be grumpy."

"Pfft... you look so sorry I can't help to break a laugh. Apology accepted. It is fine. Today is my treat, so you better make yourself at ease." He