Chapter 23

Miles Away

“Are you sure you want me to go?”. Elijah asked while looking at me in his large doe eyes.

I giggled when I felt his open mouth kisses on my neck. Inaayos ko ang mga damit nito. He has convention abroad for five days. He’s been too clingy since yesterday when I told him that he can freely go kahit na nalulungkot ako at mamimiss ko ito. I need this, I don’t need to become too dependent to him at kapag hindi nanaman ito pumunta lalong magagalit sa akin ang matandang Donya.

“Babe, I told you. I’m okay, besides nariyan si Matias and I’ll be busy too because of my paper works”. Sagot ko dito habang inaayus pa rin ang mga gamit nito.

“You’re going to pursue your masters? Then, I’ll better buy us a house in states”.

“You’re not doing that Mr. Ricaford”.

“And why is that Dr. Ricaford?”.

Natigilan ako sa sinabi nito at tiningnan ito. He cupped my face and give me a pick in my lips.

“Sounds perfect right?”. Nakangiti nitong sabi.

I pouted to hide my tears.

“Don’t you want to marry m