RYLAN'S POV
"Ry! I'm home!"My heart almost jumped out of my chest when I heard a voice from the living room of the house, it means Dylan was here. I was filled with nervousness because of what happened earlier, but I knew I still had to welcome him."Ah, Dylan, you're already there," I answered while peeking into the kitchen."Yes, and I have something for you," he said cheerfully when he entered the kitchen and placed the bag on the kitchen top.I was intrigued by what he said so I approached. "Woah, donuts!"He looked at me happily with a smile on his lips before speaking. "That's my reward to you because you enjoyed your first day at work."When I heard what he said, I suddenly felt guilty. He is really kind and I hung up on him earlier."Ry, make me mango juice again like this morning, I'll just get dressed," he requested before heading up to his room."That's a shake, not a juice," I insisted as I followed him. The fool just grinned and didn't turn around.While I was busy doing it, I only then thought that he had given me a nickname. Because it is called differently in the province. Usually they called me TISOY because I have white skin."Why did you only make one glass of SHAKE?" he asked while emphasizing the word shake."Because there are only two mangoes left, so I made only for you," I replied while cleaning the blender that was used."Come on, don't you want to join me?" he said as he waved me closer."Of course I would, I'll just finish cleaning it up."While fixing the blender, I looked at him, because he hadn't started eating yet. "Why don't you eat already?""I'll wait for you so we can eat together." He even gave me a beautiful smile that made my chest feel tight again.I don't know what's happening to me, but I'm sure of one thing, Dylan is bad for my health. Also because the glass of shake is just one, we just share it with each other."Uhm, Dylan, I'm sorry, I hung up on you," I said while looking at the donut I was holding, because I was embarrassed to look at him."That's nothing, I should be the one to apologize because I disturbed you even though I know you're busy."What? Why is he the one who apologized? It's all my fault. If only I wasn't jealous---Wait? I tilted my head to regain my thoughts. 'What's jealous? You were jealous earlier and why are you jealous, Rylan?'Oh God, no! I'm not jealous, why should I be jealous, I'm just a housekeeper, and a boy. I'm sure he has a girlfriend."No! It's my fault---ohm!" I stopped talking when suddenly a donut shove into my mouth."Let's not think about that anymore, just enjoy this present I'll give you."I didn't do anything because what he said was right especially and I had no intention of telling the real reason why I hung up on him."---Omph." It's my turn to slap a donut in his mouth.I thought he would be angry, but instead he laughed so hard that I was catch it too.'God, thank you for giving me not just a job but also a happiness'◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇WHEN THE DINNER CAME..."We really need to go grocery shopping," he said while we were eating dinner."That's right, your fridge is only full of vegetables and eggs."He nodded and said there was other frozen meat in the other room where the freezer was. I agreed and offered to help."Tomorrow is Saturday and I went grocery shopping on my day off, so there is still enough frozen meat in our freezer."It turns out that Dylan also combined his day-off with me so that he could leave someone here at home.I also thought about going to church during the week, fortunately he is the same way. That's good so we can be together and I won't be able to get a massage on the way there. I want to visit the house of God because I have a lot to be thankful for."Wait, how about the groceries?" I asked."After we go to church, let's go grocery shopping," he replied.I nodded in agreement."Hmm, your cooked Mechado is really good."I don't know if I'll be happy about his praise or annoyed because that's not mechado, but Caldereta.◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇I am here on the sofa watching a TV series on Television. Dylan had already left for his work and I had finished all my tasks for the day. It's really fun to watch here, it's like I'm in a movie theater because the size of the TV, I feel like I'm right in front of the characters I'm watching.I also remembered that, since Dylan called my mom that same day my family called again to know how I was doing. Since I left our place, that was the only time I spoke to them again. They are also happy that I have found a job and that I am doing well.I told them that I miss them so much and maybe at the end of the month I will be able to send money.Mom thanked me, but she always told me to take care of myself and not to get too tired. I wanted to tell them a lot more and I wanted to talk to my brothers when suddenly the call was cut off, maybe the little bit that mom had pay for load was running out.I don't have any money yet so I can't call them. The TV series I was watching ended when a cooking show started, I was very happy watching it.They are really good and the things they cook looks delicious, by the way, the cooking show is for making desserts like cakes, pies and others.While I was watching, I suddenly remembered my favorite dessert, the graham cake, which I first tasted when I was attending a birthday party. That was the first and last time I try it. Since then, I really wanted to taste it again, but we didn't have the money to buy the ingredients to make it.◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇It's been a week and I'm excited because it's my very first day-off. 'What shall I do and where shall I go?' I asked myself.I woke up early to prepare breakfast for Dylan and so we could eat before going to church. "Dylan! Wake up.""You're seems so excited right now, Ry." I heard him say while walking into the bathroom."Of course, I'm really excited so hurry up and take a shower."After we ate, I went back to my room to tidying myself. When I came out Dylan was sitting on the sofa, he looked at me from head to toe and suddenly shook his head.I looked at myself, I was wearing my best t-shirt with the fewest holes and faded pants, accompanied by old slippers because I had no shoes."Don't you have better clothes?"he commented before taking me back to his room and lending me his clothes. A little big, but more decent than what I was wearing earlier.After some time we also reached the church. "God, thank you so much for all your blessings to me and for guiding me here in Manila, if it wasn't for you I might have given up a long time ago, I don't want to disappoint my family, I want to help them. Thanks to you because I met Dylan.""----I know he's the one you sent to help me, but there are still things I don't understand when he's near, my heart beats faster and my face heats up.I'm sorry for saying this to you because I have no one else to say. I hope you guide my family in the province, that's all. Amen." I prayed long and fervently while kneeling here inside the church.'There are many people here in church, like me, pray to give thanks or ask for forgiveness.'RYLAN'S POV'The water is cold,' I thought to myself after dipping my hand in the holy water and making the sign of the cross. The mass is over and we are leaving the church."Where are we going, Dylan?""Let's go grocery shopping at the supermarket," he replied as we walked back to the parking lot."Supermarket in the mall? Not at the local market?""I'm used to shopping at the supermarket, because I can find everything I need in one place," he replied as he put on his seat belt. While I still don't know how to fasten mine.A few minutes later we arrived at a huge establishment, shops after shop are here and many people are coming and go. It's fun to watch."Awesome," I said in awe as I looked around."We are in MOA.""MOA?" Is that the name of this place? It's too strange."Yes, Mall of Asia. It's a big building made up of interconnected malls. It's the biggest mall in all of Asia that's why it's called Mall of Asia," he explained to me, as we walked inside the huge area.I only gav
RYLAN'S POV"Where do I put these canned goods, Dylan?" I asked while unpacking the things we bought earlier.We went home because I didn't have anything else I wanted to go to, I was happy with our visit to the mall earlier. I really enjoy the new places I see here in the city.I come from a small village and the small town is still far from us, so there are many things that I have never seen that can only be found here in the city."I'll take care of that Ry, because they should be placed up here, but I'm aware that you can't reach it," he said with a teasing smile.I was really annoyed by his teasing since I know that I'm so short I was only up to his shoulders. 'What can I do if he is really a giant while I am not blessed with extra height.'"That's why the LADDER was invented, right?" I said irritated to him before walking away."It's just a joke Ry, don't get angry, you'll get smaller," he shouted while laughing loudly.I just shook my head and ignored him, I might choke him in
RYLAN'S POV"Ry, is that already cooked?"I turned around because someone suddenly spoke from behind me. I thought it was a ghost, it was just Dylan. My naughty and annoying boss."It's not yet, it's still boiling," I said while stirring the mixture in the saucepan."I'll taste it."I couldn't even move when he held my hand that was also holding a ladle before scooping up a little soup and tasting it.Things happened so fast, I couldn't even breathe because his face was so close to mine and I could also feel his body pressed against my back. I was suddenly stunned, but I stopped myself from reacting."Hmm, are you sure you didn't taste it every now and then to make it taste perfect? It's delicious," he commented after moving away from me a little bit.I was able to breathe a little easier, now I also noticed that I was holding my breath. 'Hays, it's you Dylan who's going to kill me.'I was unable to answer his question because of an inexplicable nervousness. "Are you okay Ry? Did yo
RYLAN'S POVHe was just nuzzling to me earlier, now he's smelling me without saying anything. 'Goodness, I think my boss turned into a dog'"Ry, you smell really good, your smell is calming," he whispered and pressed his face closer to my neck. 'What am I an aromatic oil?'I couldn't move because I could feel his hot breath on my neck and his soft whisper in my ear. My hair stood on end because of the strange feeling caused by his body."Dylan, you're good and doing well now," I nervously said. I also accompanied that with forced laughter while pushing him away. But he didn't like that idea."Do you want to get your prize?" I said so that he would listen to me."Alright, where is it?"It seems to be effective because he quickly pulled away from me and even smiled. "Then, stay in the living room first and then I'll call you when it's done.""Really!? All right," he responded enthusiastically.I smiled because he's better now, his energy and mischievousness is already returning.WHILE I
RYLAN'S POVI FINISHED my little surprise for him earlier. I noticed that he immediately returned to his office."Is there a problem Ry? Come sit here first," he offered."Ah, not anymore. I was just going to ask how you are feeling, are you really okay? Why are you working right now?" I ask, because I'm ashamed to say my true purpose on coming here."Don't worry, my Ry. I'm feeling fine, and besides, I'm not working, I'm just doing something."I nodded but still didn't leave his presence so he looked at me again."Do you need anything else?""Ah, what...can I borrow your cell phone, I want to call mom," I said while scratching my head in shame."Is that all? There is no problem with me. I thought you would ask for a kiss again," he added jokingly while smiling.My face turned red because of what he said, instead of hitting him, I quickly took the cellphone he was handing. When I got out of his office, I could still hear his loud laughter.I really wanted to go back and hit him, but I
RYLAN'S POVI'm still very sleepy while watering the plant outside the house. I didn't sleep well last night because I'm busy thinking about something. I was lying in bed when I remembered the thing in my pocket, while I was looking at it I suddenly realized my mistake.I took this thing without consent from Dylan. 'You're a theft, Rylan!' I said nervously in my mind after slapping my forehead. I want to return it but I'm afraid to entere his office again when I haveno permission, especially that's another one of his rules.Due to my intense thoughts, I hardly slept that night. That's why the feel like floating right now because of sleepiness."Big brother!!!" shouted a voice from across the fence.I knew that voice so I peeked at the gate and I was right, it was Gab with his other friends."Gab, it's you, what's wrong?""Brother, we're going to play basketball on the court today, come join us," he invited."I'm not done with my work here at home, I'll have a day off on Sunday, then
RYLAN'S POVDylan and I started the day early. After I woke him up and prepared a clothes for him, he even managed to hug me before going to the bathroom. I just noticed that my boss who has separation anxiety has become more affectionate since we talked the other night. It's a good thing and until now I can still hide my feelings for him.⋇⋆✦⋆⋇"I want some cucumber juice for my lunch later, can I, my Ry?" He even requested while eating breakfast."Of course." I was about to stand up to do something when he stopped me."Later, after you eat." As usual, we still eat together."Alright, do you want dessert too, I'll pack it for you." He was so happy that his eyes almost lit up."Do you like the dishes I cook for your lunch, Dylan?" It's not bad to ask for future reference."Of course, my Ry. Everything you cook is my favorite and my secretary is even being envy to me now," he said proudly.My eyebrows furrowed because of what he said, meaning they are still eating together and giving e
RYLAN'S POVAS we always do when he comes, we exchange 'I'm home' and 'welcome home' like a real family. Dylan called me from the kitchen to the living room."Come, my Ry. I'll introduce you to someone," he said enthusiastically. I nodded and approached them."Ry, this is Nico," he introduced me to the man next to him.He is the one Dylan was referring to earlier, the broken hearted friend. I looked at him properly. Also tall, fair skin and slightly narrow eyes man. He also smiled at me beautifully. I extended my hand to shake hands with him but he just looked at it and didn't reach for it."Nico, this is Rylan. The one I was talking on the phone earlier," Dylan introduced me.But, Nico just kept staring at me and had no intention of reaching for my hand so I just put it down. I think when he noticed the disappointment on my face, he quickly laughed and messed with my hair."Hello, Rylan!" he greeted happily.When I heard his voice, I suddenly remembered where I first talked to him. H