Yannie Ace RuizJosh was holding my hand while driving. I couldn't take my eyes off him, and for the entire duration of our drive, I kept staring at him."You might melt me with that look," he said with a smile, noticing my prolonged gaze."H-Huh?""But I like it anyway. I want to be the only one you always look at," he added, making my cheeks blush.Josh keeps on teasing me when suddenly, we both hear the rumbling of his stomach. We both paused. It reminded me of how often his stomach growls when we’re together. He always tells me he's busy and forgets to have lunch if he doesn’t get to see me."Uhm...""I know a good place to eat," I said to him with a smile."R-Really?""You forgot to have lunch again because you were busy? You’re being naughty," I said, even though I knew the possible reason."It won't happen again. Sorry, my love," he said, trying to be cute.At first, I thought he was genuinely busy, which is why he often skipped lunch. But now I know the possible reas
Yannie Ace RuizI couldn't get Josh and what I learned from Arriane out of my mind. So, holding the card with the address of Josh's workplace, I finally decided to go there.I quickly left the house after telling my parents I was going to see Josh. Since they had accepted our relationship, they were no longer strict with us.A few minutes later, I arrived at the resto-bar where Josh works. It was close to my part-time job.I carefully peeked inside to see if he was there, but I didn't see him. I wasn't sure about his work hours, but I wanted to take a chance. So, I stayed and went inside. I sat at an empty table in the corner and continued to observe the surroundings until I spotted a familiar figure busy cleaning a table.My heart ached as I watched him. He was wearing the resto-bar's uniform and seemed hurried as he cleaned the tables. His face showed signs of exhaustion, indicating that he had been working hard for a while. The sweat on his forehead was evidence of his effort.
Yannie Ace RuizI could feel my heart pounding loudly because of Josh's words. I could see in his eyes how much he loved me and how sincere and serious he was about everything he said.And in those moments, it seemed like I ran out of words that could match his. Or maybe because I knew that words were insufficient to explain to him how much I loved him.Our hearts and eyes spoke. And the next thing I knew, our faces were slowly getting closer until our lips finally met.Only the screams of our hearts were heard in those moments. Until his kisses gradually deepened, and I responded in kind.I felt Josh's arms wrapping around me as we continued to kiss. Automatically, I placed my hands on his shoulders, wrapping them around his neck, while my lips were busy responding to him.I'll admit, every time he kissed me, I always felt a rush of emotions building inside me. Like he was an addiction that was hard to resist.I felt Josh's hand gently moving down my back towards my waist, whic
Yannie Ace RuizI woke up to the sunlight hitting my face. I didn't want to open my eyes yet because my sleep felt so good. But the sunlight was too bright, so I moved slightly to the other side and slowly opened my eyes. At first, I blinked a few times due to drowsiness, but my heart skipped a beat when I saw Josh peacefully and soundly asleep beside me.So that's why I had such a good sleep—it's because he's here with me now. I smiled sweetly as I watched him. But seconds later, he moved and hugged me. My heart almost skipped a beat again because of his closeness.The events from last night suddenly came back to my mind. We almost went too far. I blushed as my mind replayed those moments one by one.I knew what happened last night shouldn't have happened. And I also knew that if it were to happen again, I'd give in again and surrender myself to him completely. Maybe that's just how much I love him.I freely admired his handsome and perfect face. Until now, I didn't know what goo
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Do we really need to leave your apartment?" I asked Josh gently."Huh?""Isn't it better if you rest now? Especially since you've been sleep-deprived for a few days because of your new job. You work at night, and in the morning, you come to pick me up and drop me off at work."Josh sweetly smiled at me, then reached out to hold my hand gently while driving."I'm okay, my love. You don't have to worry about me. And besides, I had a good and restful sleep last night. So, I'm already feeling better," he replied to me, followed by a grin as he emphasized the last word.I smirked. Those scenes between us almost came back to my mind. Scenes that almost led to something sacred that only married couples do."Plus, you took a leave from your part-time job for me today. I don't want your day to go to waste," he added."Why would it be a waste?""I don't want you to be cooped up inside my apartment all day, my love," he replied."Josh, I never feel like any moment or da
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Mom! What are you doing?!" Josh angrily shouted at his mother as he stepped closer to her.I also moved towards my parents. "Mom, Dad," I said with a heavy swallow.I didn't know what else Josh's Mom said to my parents. But I'm not stupid to not understand what's happening now."Why, Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz? Isn't twenty million pesos enough?" Josh's Mom asked my parents."Mommy! What are you doing?!" Josh scolded his mother again. But she ignored him and continued insulting my parents."Is that amount still not enough for your daughter to stay away from my son?""Mom, enough!" Josh shouted in anger."Mrs. Montez," Mom said, interrupting all of us.Mom stood up from her seat and walked to the kitchen. In a moment, she quickly returned, and we were all surprised when she suddenly poured a jar of salt on Josh's Mom."Mom!" I shouted. Josh's bodyguards were also surprised, but they stepped forward towards my mom. Dad quickly stood up to block my Mom."Maybe these sal
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Sorry, Yannie. I was also short on funds and couldn't think of anyone else to turn to but him. And I didn't know that he... got evicted from their place," Veron explained to me while we waited for Mom to come out with Dad and Josh.I called Veron and the others to borrow money so I could get Mom out, as my savings weren't enough for the amount they were asking for."It's okay, Veron. It's not your fault," I replied to her.A moment later, we saw Jenny and Jomar arriving quickly."Yannie! How's Auntie?" Jomar asked me anxiously."She's okay now. She's with Dad and James inside. Josh is also there," I replied."And how are you?" Jomar asked me again after a while. I saw Jenny glance at Jomar because of that."Huh?"Jenny cleared her throat and then spoke. "Ivory wants to apologize for not answering your call right away. They also had an emergency.""Huh? Why? What happened?" I asked Jenny worriedly."The owner of the house they're renting suddenly evicted them
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Yannie! Are you at the shop already?" Jenny greeted me with a question when I answered her call."Hello, Jenny. I'm on my way to the shop. There was an emergency at home, so I'm late—" I couldn't finish my sentence because Jenny started talking from the other end."Please tell the boss that I can't come in today.""Huh? Why? Is there a problem? Did something happen?""It's my brother, he was picked up by the police," Jenny replied, which worried me a lot."Huh? Why? What happened?" I asked anxiously."He was accused. His colleague is blaming him for scamming the complainant. Honestly, I don't really understand it either. So, my mom and I are going to the precinct now.""Okay, take care of yourself and your mom.""Thank you!"I gently put down my phone and rubbed my temples. I didn't know why it felt like problems were coming at me one after another. The problem at home hadn't even been resolved, and now my friends were having issues too.When I arrived at th