Kabanata Dalawampu

Hans' POV

"Uuwi na ba tayo, Sir Hans, o may gagawin ka pa?" Mr. Ladesma asked, my driver.

"Just take me home, Manong," I replied and heaved a sigh.

I didn't know what came into my mind why I offered her another favor. Was I being too nice to her? It was true that my people resided in a compound but to ask her if she would like to occupy the vacant property was another thing. I was being creepy again.

"Naku, Sir Hans mukhang malala na 'yan."

I looked at Mr. Ladesma who looked back at me through the mirror.

I remained silent on my seat. I could still feel her presence even if she was gone now. Her sweet scent filled the air that reminded me of a wild rose and lotus flower.

She was like a wild rose full of prickles in order to defend herself. Nobody was able to touch her or they would bleed. Yet, she was also a lotus flower that came