Chapter 5: Unbelievably Thoughtful

I heard someone open the door of my bedroom but I knew that I locked it. How did this stranger open it? I heard footsteps. It's not Ranz because if that was Ranz, he would run and wake me up but this stranger walks slowly. I was too lazy to open my eyes when I felt that the stranger was sitting on the side of my bed. 

I slowly moved and opened my eyes and I was shocked that Rodney was there, he was still wearing his mask and all groomed.

I immediately sit on the bed and fix my hair. 

"I told you, I will pick you up at seven. Right?" he said and I immediately turned on my phone and it was exactly seven o'clock in the evening.

"Oh no, I fell asleep, I'm sorry," I sincerely said to him. 

"Looks like you enjoyed your weekend too much," He frankly said.

"How did you get in here?! I swear that I locked my door!" I said grumpily to him and crossed my arms. 

"It's just easy honey, now. Get up and get dressed, I will wait for you in the living room," he said and stood up to leave the room. 

I shook my head and got my bathroom towel when he closed the door. 

As soon as I finished showering, I picked a black evening dress from my walk-in closet. Rodney is wearing a classic black tuxedo so I will wear a black classic too to pair with his outfit. 

I did my make up and let my straight black hair down. 

I chose a sexy black A-line high split evening gown and a pair of black stilettos. I also mixed my outfit with a silver clutch bag to make it look classy.

It's 8:00 p.m when I finished preparing myself but Rodney did not complain and by the time I went down the stairs– Ranz was playing with him. I'm not surprised. I stared at them for a while so as not to disturb them, it was a lovely view I'm seeing right now. Rodney is not saying any word but he can amuse Ranz just by moving his toy cars. 

"Eh-hem!" I cleared my throat to catch their attention. Rodney immediately stood up and left Ranz alone with his toy cars but Ranz followed him to see me. 

"You two get along very well,huh," I said to Rodney but he just ignored that. 

"Wow Auntie, you're so beautiful!" Ranz said with a smile on his face. He seemed amazed. Aw! My nephew, so cute and sweet. 

"Thank you, my little prince," I said as I smiled back at him. 

"Are you two going on a date?" Ranz asked. 

"Yes baby, be a good boy here okay? Mom will go home soon," I said as I tapped his head. 

"Yes, Auntie. Have a goodnight Uncle Rodney and Auntie Mita," Ranz said but Rodney just waved goodbye at him. 

"You look–" I cut Rodney's words. 

"Let's just go," I said carelessly as he opened the door of his red Ferrari car for me. 

We were silent on our way to the Xiu Grand Hotel and the atmosphere started to get awkward but finally, Rodney said a word. 

"Where do you want to eat?" he asked.

"It will be a long night. I won't starve you just to sign that fucking contract," he frustratedly said.

"But we are gonna be late, it's almost 8:30 pm. Your dad and my dad are already waiting for us." I said as I grabbed his wrist to show him his watch. 

He took a frustratingly deep breath. 

"Alright, can you just order at Mcdonalds? Drive thru." I suggested it but he just stared at me like What-the-fuck?! 

"Are you serious? Mcdonalds?" he

 said. 

"Yes, why?" I asked. 

"Uh, nothing. I just can't believe you want that cheap fast food chain," he said. 

"Are you insulting me, Mr. Xiu?" I said. 

"No," he just simply said and made a U-turn to go to the nearest Mcdonald's restaurant. 

"What do you want?" he asked as soon as we were in the drive thru counter. 

"What's your order sir?" The crew asked and he stared at me. 

"I want the Ultimate Burger Mcshare, please," I said to the crew as I leaned forward to Rodney. I can smell his manly perfume and I can also feel his broad chest just by leaning at him. 

"That would be four hundred ninety-nine pesos, ma'am," the cashier said and as soon as Rodney heard that, he handed me a one thousand peso bill coming from his pocket, I got it and handed it to the cashier. 

Rodney just shook his head when I got back to my seat. 

"Your order, ma'am," the crew said and Rodney helped me get the bag of goodies. 

"Smells good," I said, as I dug in on the big K-Chicken burger. 

Rodney continued to drive again. 

"Can you eat all of that?" he asked. 

"Of course not. I ordered it for the two of us," I simply said as I chewed the fries. 

"No. I'm good. I already ate," he said and I froze. 

"What? No! eat with me Rodney, come on. Take off that mask," I said.

"Damn it Sushmita! I said I don't want to! Don't lose my temper, you will not gonna like it. I swear,``he complained.

"Fine!" I said to him, "What do you want me to do with this?" I added. 

"Just eat it all or give it to the street children," He said. 

"Good idea. Pull over," I commanded him.

"Why?" he asked.

"You said give it to the street children," I said and got the remaining food in the plastic bag. 

"Okay," he agreed and parked the car on the side of the highway and I opened the door of the car and was ready to go out but Rodney suddenly grabbed my hand. It's that familiar warmth again that spreads through my body.

"Do you really need to get out of the car? Those street children, they might hurt you," he was sincere when he said that. Actually, he was surprisingly thoughtful. Far from the rumors that he is ill mannered. 

"I'm fine Rodney, don't worry. I will just hand this to them and get back immediately," I said as I pointed to the street children playing under the MRT station. 

I got out of the car and approached those street children. 

"Hello kiddo's, I brought you some food," I said with a big smile on my face as they reached out for me. 

"Thank you, miss," said the little boy, showing his sweetest smile, I patted his head and smiled. 

"Stay safe, okay?" I said to the children while waving them goodbye. There were four of them, two boys and two girls. 

As soon as I got back, Rodney already sped up the car because we were almost there at the Xiu Grand Hotel. I sanitize myself and put alcohol and a mouth spray on my mouth before I leave the car. 

I stood and looked at the height of the Xiu Grand Hotel for five minutes before I walked with Rodney and entered the lobby. 

"Are you alright?" he asked.

"Just a little nervous," I said. 

"Just sign it as soon as we get there," he suggested.

"Greetings Mr. Xiu, Ms. Garcellano," said the concierge as we entered the door. I just bowed and smiled at them. There was a girl in a black suit who caught my attention and she walked directly to us and raised her hand. 

"Good evening Mr. Xiu and Ms. Garcellano, I'm Alice. I will be your escort to the conference room," she said as Rodney raised his hands to perform a shake hands.

"Thank you, Alice," Rodney said as he gave me his shoulder so that I could grab it and just rested my left hand there. 

"Don Hernan and Don Antonio are expecting you," Alice said and opened the conference room for us.