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I stopped myself from hitting him. We might have an accident here. I sighed and assured him that Luke had nothing to worry about.

According to our conversation during the trip. I also repeatedly told him not to forget our conversation.

That's our set-up at work. Later I also told him how I felt while we were talking to his Grandma and Kuya.

"The pounding in my chest. Especially when you said I was working at HBLE," I began. "Then you still manage to joke and laugh?"

The car stopped because we were already on the part of the road where the traffic was widespread. Today is also weekdays.

"Tss, why are you nervous? They won't move you. Besides, you're with me, why should you be afraid?"

"I don't know. I thought maybe they don't like me or our relationship. Because... your work will be affected, so will mine. So yes, I was really scared."

I turned to him when I felt him reach for my hand resting on my thigh.

He squeezed our hand and started the car again.

"In case they object. How do they