3RD PERSON POVToday is a hot Monday at Hendricks Enterprise. Since morning, Nico has noticed the strange behavior of his Boss. He's quiet and obviously deep in thought. Nico used to Dylan's because natural cheerful and energetic attitude, but today is not a usual day for his boss.So when he called him to arrange some papers inside the his office he had the opportunity to talk to him. "Boss, do you have a problem?" he asked, while arranging the documents in his hand and sitting in the accommodation area inside Dylan's office."Huh? Nothing," he replied casually without even looking at him.He's busy, but it's obvious to him that Dylan's mind is floating due to the deep thoughts he has. Nico doesn't have to think too much to guess who is the reason for his Boss being like this."Is that about Rylan?"He was not wrong because of Dylan's reaction. He suddenly turned around when he heard the name of the special man come from his mouth."No," Dylan denied, while looking away from him."We
RYLAN'S POVA few days ago Dylan and I talked about our upcoming vacation. He seems very excited because he never runs out of plans that we will do and go when we are in Baguio. He was fun to watch because he was so incoherent in planning and telling me stories.I'm also feels the excitement, I'm full of nervousness because it's my first time to go on vacation. 'I hope he doesn't get bored while we are in there because of me.' This is my only wish.Ever since he discarded the 2nd rule at home, I felt true freedom. Now, I can go out even if it's not my day off, that's why I can go around the whole subdivision and get to know our neighbors.Most of them were surprised because they didn't know that I actually lived here, maybe because I rarely went out before so they didn't see me, but even so they still welcomed me warmly.Most of all, even if it's not a week I can play basketball on the court with my friends. At first, they were still surprised when I told them Dylan's good news."Brot
Chap 19RYLAN'S POVWHILE talking, I quickly handed him something to drink. "Dylan, drink first to cool your head.""I don't get hot headed.""What do you 'No'?, you just scares my friends earlier," I replied, placing the drink in front of him.The scrunch of his eyebrows is back again. "I just didn't like that they were forcing you to come with them, if I hadn't come I'm sure they would have convinced you by now?""But, it's only normal when it's an invitation between friends, isn't it?" Because I don't see anything bad in my friends' intentions."Yes, but you don't know them that well yet, there's nothing wrong with being careful," he insisted."Hay, I said, I'm sorry." I know I can't win this argument against my talkative boss so i just accepted my defeat."Ry, promise me that you won't go anywhere with them. Back then, I wasn't worried because I knew you were just here inside the house and waiting for me, but that's not case anymore. Everytime, you didn't leave my mind, especially
Chap 203RD PERSON POV"Boss Dylan!" shouted by Benny.Rico and Jeff also greeted and even fist bumped Dylan when he got close to where they were standing. Rylan was happily watching his friends and boss who you thought were kids just met after a long time."Ry, don't you have a towel, you're already sweating," Dylan said to him.He gently removed his wet bangs that were obstructing his eyes. His friends just laughed while watching them."I brought something, I put it there," Rylan answered, pointing to the bench where his things and tumbler were placed.He was about to leave to get the things when Dylan stopped him. He took a handkerchief from the back pocket of his pants and gently wiped his face and neck."I can do it, Dylan. I'm not a kid anymore," Rylan complained shyly because his friends were laughing at him."Boss, you love him too much," Benny smiled mockingly at them.Jeff, on the other hand, was just looking at the two because he couldn't participate in everyone's jokes bec
Chap 21RYLAN'S POVDylan and I left the house early so we wouldn't spend the night on the road. A strong wind was hitting my face as I looked out the window of the car we were riding in. The scenery and places we were passing through were beautiful."Ry, go to sleep first, we still have a long journey.""How about you Dylan?" I asked him back, knowing he would be tired from the long drive."I'm fine. Do you want me to sleep too? Who's going to drive?" he will tease me even more.'I can't, Dylan. Your hopeless' I just shook my head because of what he said.After a few hours of sleep I woke up to a soft pat on my cheek and something soft still touching it."Ry, wake up.""Dylan, where are we?" I yawned before facing him properly."Still here in the car."I just frowned at him. Didn't he want to answer seriously? I would have ignored him if he hadn't offered me lunch. Because we had a packed lunch that I cooked before leaving, we had no problem even if there was no restaurant on our way
Chap 22RYLAN'S POVThe place is dark, no matter where I look, I can't see anything. It was also cold and there was no sound to be heard around, even if I wanted to scream I couldn't.Soft footsteps brought me back to my trance, it was getting closer and closer to where I was, I wanted to get away, but something was stopping me. As the sound got closer, my breathing got heavier and my heart beat faster.Faster and faster and it's getting closer and closer...He stopped in front of me and violently removed the covering from my eyes.A man, his face was familiar. He grinned at me as if he was out of his senses. As he gradually brought his face closer, I could see it gradually, as well, my breathing became heavier as if I was about to run out of air in my lungs.That's it, just a little while and I will know this man but suddenly..."Haaa! Haaa!" I quickly took my breath back, releasing the heavy arm resting on my chest. Just a little while and I will see the man's face the man but I wok
Chap 23RYLAN'S POVI WAKE UP because of a heavy arm hugging me. It's also very cold here, so instead of leaving the bed right away, I managed to squeeze myself closer to Dylan, because he's warm."Hmm," he muttered as he hugged me even tighter.Because he was behind me, I could feel his warm body enveloping me. I was about to close my eyes to sleep again when I saw the clock on the side table of the bed, it was noon. It was cold and dark so I thought it was still early. It was 9:30 am so even though I wanted to sleep I forced myself out of that very comfortable position.I fixed Dylan's blanket before I went to the bathroom to take a shower. We still have a lot of plans to go to today so I have to prepare myself for the fatigue I will experience. I'm sure Dylan and I will face many long walks and sights seeing. It's tiring, but it can't match the happiness I feel.I came out of the bathroom wearing only a bathrobe because I forgot to prepare a change of clothes. I was sitting on the
Chap 24RYLAN'S POVBECAUSE of what happened, it was better for us to return early to Manila.We are here in the parking lot of the hotel while one by one we put our carry-on bags and other bags with only souvenirs in the car's compartment. Fortunately, we were able to buy yesterday. After we finished fixing everything, the car started to drive away from the place where our first vacation took place. Since I hardly slept all night, I am very sleepy now on the our ride."Ry, go to sleep now."Since I was very sleepy, I just followed Dylan's advice. It's just that I hadn't been able to close my eyes for a long time when I suddenly woke up because of Dylan's sudden speeding in the car we were riding."Dylan!!! What's going on?" I screamed at him in fear."Someone is chasing us," he replied seriously and slowly looked at the car's side mirror.Because of what he said, I also turned to look at what he was referring to. Dylan was right, there was a red car that was also speeding towards us,