"Saang company ka next?" 

I bit my lower lip while looking at the list of partner companies. For my ninth term, magi-intern ulit kami for another company. I can't choose my company again. Mas maganda kung pipili ako ng iba para I'll be exposed to different kinds of environment. 

"Valeria?" I smiled at Ida. "Sevi's working there right now! Sa engineering department." 

"Okay! Sundan kita!" Ida giggled. 

After our last class for our eighth term, I asked Kuya Roel to drop me off outside Sevi's house. We will see each other tonight, kaso noong pumunta ako, masyado pa yata akong maaga. Si Steven lang at si Sofia ang naroon and they were watching a movie. Five PM ang out ni Sevi pero matagal pa siyang makakarating dito dahil nagko-commute pa. 

"Steven," I called his brother.

"Ate?" He looked back at me, waiting for me to say something. 

"Ano'ng gusto mo maging paglaki?" I was curious about that.

"Maging mayaman," he simply answered. 

"Why? What are your plans?" Wala akong makausap kung hindi siya. 

"Bibilhan ko ng kotse si Mama tsaka si Kuya tapos papagawan ko ng malaking bahay," he answered while looking at the television screen. 

"And who will build that house?" I raised a brow.

"Eh di si Kuya rin." He laughed. 

"Don't you want to become an engineer?" 

"Gusto ko maging artista." He smirked. "Pogi naman ako eh." Humawak pa siya sa mukha niya at pinakita sa akin. 

I scoffed and shook my head. Hindi ko alam kung seryoso siya o nagbibiro lang like his brother. 

I stopped talking when the door opened, and I saw Sevi looking so tired and sweaty in his white polo shirt, black pants, and safety shoes. He was holding a black bag, together with a hard hat. He closed the door and looked at me. His expression suddenly changed from being tired to being happy. 

"Hi." He gave me a small smile and leaned to give my forehead a kiss. 

He took his shoes off and walked upstairs to take a shower, I stalked him from behind. Pumasok siya sa kwarto niya at pumasok din ako. Umupo ako sa kama niya habang nilalapag niya ang mga gamit. 

He took his polo shirt off and got a towel. I did not talk when he left the room to take a shower. I waited patiently, actually getting lonely to see him like this. Ever since he started working, he looked extra tired. I was guessing dahil whole day siyang nagtatrabaho, either sa office or sa site, tapos magko-commute pa siya pauwi. 

He didn't have money to buy a condominium yet, or a car, so tinitiis niya munang mag-commute galing sa malayo. Ang hirap pa naman dahil rush hour daw ang labas niya. Poor him. 

"Tapos na exams mo?" Sevi entered the room again, looking fresh in his black sweat shorts with nothing on top. May towel siyang nasa leeg at basa ang buhok. 

"Come here, baby." I reached out my hand. 

He sighed and sat beside me, intertwining our hands together. I gave him a tight hug sideways to give him comfort. He hugged me back with one hand, kissing the top of my head. 

"How's work?" I asked again. 

"Ang higpit ng head namin sa department." He laughed. "Lalo na sa mga bagong salta katulad ko. Pahirapan talaga makapunta sa tuktok eh, pero okay lang. Trust the process." 

"Yes!" I nodded. "Of course, you should start from the ground. Don't worry, I know that it will all be worth it in the end." 

"Ikaw? Kumusta?" 

"I'm fine." I placed my head on his shoulder. "For our next term, intern ulit kami sa... isang partner company.." 

"Oh?" Napatingin siya sa 'kin, nakangiti. "Saan ka naman?" 

"U-uh..." Umayos ako ng upo. "Valeria... Is it... okay with you?" 

He looked at me for a moment before smiling. "Oo naman. Malaking kumpanya 'yon. Magandang experience tapos pwede pa tayong magkita paminsan-minsan." 

I gave him a soft kiss until our kiss became passionate. We stopped immediately because we heard his mom downstairs. Bumaba rin ako kaagad at pinanood 'yong Mama niya magluto. She was actually willing to teach me. 

We had a break after term, but I spent that in the U.S. with my mom. She had to meet some doctors there, and I had to come with her because my dad couldn't. 

"Where are you going?" my mom asked when she saw me getting ready to go out. "Kakauwi lang natin sa hotel, aalis ka na ulit?" 

"I'm meeting with some friends, Mommy." I gave her a kiss on the cheek. "You have your personal nurse right there if something happens, or you can give me a call. I'll be back!" 

Kinuha ko na ang bag ko at bumaba sa hotel para maglakad sa pizza restaurant in New York. It was a little cold so I wore my floral Gucci jacket on my way there. Pagkapasok ko sa restaurant, ngumiti ako at kumaway kila Ate Helen. 

"Hey, hey!" 

Lumapit ako sa table at niyakap sina Ate Helen at Ate Ericka. I looked at Hiro and gave him a hug, too. He went all the way from Florida to here, huh. He looked a little different now. I just couldn't look at him that long because I felt guilty. 

"How are you guys?" I asked, smiling. "Hiro? How are you?" 

"I'm fine." He laughed playing with his wine glass. "Much better now." 

"Okay. That's... good." I bit my lower lip and looked away. I was trying to stop myself from talking. Baka kung ano pa ang masabi ko!

Avi turned one last January. Hindi ako nakapunta sa celebration dahil busy ako, so the last time I saw Sevi's friends was during his birthday last year. I still saw Sam, though, kapag may events pero madalang na sila Luna, Yanna, and his other friends. Yanna became busy with her flight attendant thing... and here I had Hiro in front of me... busy with his flying career. 

"Malapit ka na pala gumraduate, Ely!" Good thing Ate Helen talked. 

"Oo nga, sayang hindi kami makakapunta." Ate Ericka pouted. 

"It's okay, it's okay!" I laughed awkwardly. "I couldn't attend your graduation din naman!" 

I couldn't stay long because I had to take care of my mom, so after eating and paying for the pizza, I already went back to the hotel. I was also feeling too guilty about Hiro. Kapag nag-stay pa 'ko, baka kung ano na ang masabi ko. 

We went back to the Philippines the next day, so I could take care of my internship. A week after that, I started my first day in Valeria Group. Hawak-hawak ko ang isang box habang hinahatid ako ni Miss Iya sa cubicle ko. She was the HR representative in charge of the interns. I was assigned to work in Finance this time. 

"You're good here, Ms. Ledezma?" She smiled at me. 

"Y-yes po." I nodded and placed my box in the cubicle. 

"Call me when you need anything. The head of Finance will talk to you after his meeting." And then she walked away. 

I smiled at myself and started fixing my things on the table. I really really hoped that I would get a better working environment than last time. I heard people in Valeria Group were more... chill? Sana nga! I wanted to make friends! 

Not really friends, but I wanted to get along with the others. Mahirap magtrabaho kapag feeling mo mag-isa ka lang. 

After fixing my things, I tried opening the computer, but I didn't know how. I looked at the woman behind me and tried to ask for help. I was so scared! 

"Uhm... Hi." I tried to get her attention. 

She stopped typing and looked at me, surprised by my sudden call. She suddenly stood up and smiled at me. She looked young but definitely older than me. 

"Hi! Clarisse!" She offered her hand. "You need help?" 

"Uhm, Elyse." I took her hand. "Yes, I don't know how to open the computer?" 

"Oh, right!" 

She put her phone down and went to my cubicle to find the plug. My mouth formed an 'o' when I realized how dumb I was. Good thing she was patient and willing to help! She plugged the computer and clicked something before standing up again. 

"Intern?" she asked, smiling. 

"Yes, sorry, that was dumb." I laughed out of embarrassment. 

"No, it's okay. I was also like that on my first day." She laughed. "Enjoy your stay!" 

She went back to her seat, so I also went back to mine. I was browsing through some files while waiting for my first assignment. 

"Ledezma?" 

Napatayo ako at lumingon sa lalaking tumawag sa 'kin. He was wearing a blue polo shirt and black slacks. He was also wearing specs. I glanced at his I.D. to know his name, but he already offered his hand. 

"Mel," he introduced himself. "Finance Head." 

"Elyse Ledezma." I took his hand nervously. 

"Ledezma." He looked up, thinking about my surname. "Anyway, to welcome you here, I have some files for you to check." 

Inabot niya sa 'kin ang makapal na envelope. Tinanggap ko 'yon at niyakap dahil mabigat. 

"Finish that by tomorrow. You can see me in my office." He pointed at the white door. "Alright? Alright?" 

Mabilis akong tumango sa kaniya. Nang maglakad na siya paalis, bumalik na 'ko sa upuan ko para basahin ang nasa loob ng envelope. When I saw numbers, I immediately massaged my head. 

I sighed heavily before working on the computations. It was actually easy pero marami siya, so I spent the whole morning working on it. I noticed that it was already lunchtime when everyone started to leave. Unti-unti nang nauubos ang mga tao sa side namin. 

"Elyse, hindi ka magla-lunch?" Clarisse looked at me, dala-dala na ang blazer niya. 

"Uh, I will!" Sinave ko kaagad ang file at kinuha ang aking bag. 

"We have a cafeteria on the sixth floor," she informed me. "Food's good and free. You want to come with me?" 

"Sure, sure." 

Sumunod ako sa kaniya hanggang sa makasakay na kami sa elevator. I texted Sevi that I'll be at the cafeteria for lunch. Nang bumukas ang elevator, narinig ko kaagad ang ingay ng mga tao sa cafeteria. Lunch time kaya ang daming tao. Malaki naman siya at maraming tables kaya nakahanap agad kami ni Clarisse. She sat with some employees that she knew and then she introduced me to them. 

"Ledezma?" the woman asked. "Are you perhaps related to the owner of Ledezma Group?" 

"What?" I blinked twice, not knowing what to say. "Yeah, but... Uhm... We're not direct relatives. Malayo," I lied. 

"Really?!" the other employee looked excited. "'Yon 'yong may-ari ng mga hotel at resort, 'di ba?" 

I did not talk and just listened to them. They were talking about our company but not in a bad way, so it was fine for me. Hindi na lang ako nagsalita at tahimik na kumain. 

My brows furrowed when I saw Sevi holding a tray while talking to a familiar woman. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at tinawagan siya, pero hindi niya hawak ang phone niya. 

"Wait lang," sabi ko sa kanila at tumayo. 

Sevi placed the tray on the table and sat in front of the gorgeous woman. Oh, naaalala ko na! She was the NU cheerleader! What was her name again? Bianca?

I walked towards their table and stopped in front of Sevi. His eyes widened when he saw me glaring at him. 

"Babe!" Tumayo siya kaagad at ngumiti. "Kanina ka pa rito?" 

"Yeah, I texted you but you did not reply," mariing sabi ko sa kaniya ngunit pabulong para hindi marinig ng iba. 

"Huh?" Kinapa niya ang bulsa niya at nanlaki ang mata. "Shoot! Naiwan ko phone ko sa office." 

I glanced at the woman and raised a brow. She gave me a teasing smile after drinking water. 

"Ah, Ely, si Engineer Bianca Ramos," Sevi introduced her to me. "Nagkita na kayo sa UAAP noon. Partner ko siya sa isang project kaya kasama ko siya ngayon." 

"Hi." The woman stood up and offered her hand. "Engineer Ramos." 

"Hi..." I gave her a smile after shaking her hand lightly. Lumingon ako kay Sevi, masama pa rin ang tingin. "Okay, then. I'll go back to my table na." 

I waved at him before walking away. Umupo ulit ako sa table namin at nawalan na ng gana sa kinakain kaya niligpit ko na. I jumped on my seat when I suddenly saw Ida in front of me. 

"Sabi mo sabay tayo!" nagtatampong sabi niya.

"What the hell!" Binaba ko ulit ang tray sa table at tumayo. "I was calling you pero hindi mo sinasagot!" 

"Oh, I was in a meeting." She laughed. "Anyway, tapos na 'ko kumain. Let's grab coffee." 

Nagpaalam ako kay Clarisse at binalik ang tray bago kami naglakad paalis ni Ida. We went to a coffee shop and ordered two cups for us. I was still pissed about what happened earlier, but I didn't want to make it a big deal! 

"I saw your jowa with a woman." Ida laughed, nagsusumbong.

"Yeah..." I rolled my eyes. 

"I asked some employees and sabi nila palagi naman daw magkasama 'yong dalawa pero... Pero may kasama silang iba, okay? Ngayon lang sila naiwang dalawa so don't worry about it!" Ida gave me a smile. 

"Yeah, whatever." 

I was still pissed about him not replying to my texts kahit valid naman na naiwan niya ang phone niya sa office. I'll just keep this anger inside me. It will fade. It shouldn't even be a big deal. He needed to work. 

Natapos ko na ang pinapagawa sa 'kin around four so I started fixing my things. Sevi kept on texting me while I was working, but I refused to reply. I didn't want him to interrupt me while I was working. 

"Sir..." I knocked on the door before going in. 

"Oh, Miss Ledezma." Sumandal si Sir Mel sa upuan niya at tumingin sa orasan. 

"I just finished checking the files." I placed a flash drive on his table, together with the envelope. 

"Oh, okay." Kinuha niya ang flashdrive. "I'll give you feedback tomorrow. You can go home now." 

"Thank you, Sir." 

Bumalik na 'ko sa cubicle ko at kinuha ang aking gamit. Tumatawag si Sevi kaya sinagot ko habang naglalakad papunta sa elevator. 

"What?" I answered the call. 

[Uuwi ka na?] 

"Yes." 

[Usap muna tayo. Hintayin kita sa parking.] 

Sumimangot ako at pinatay na ang tawag bago pumasok ng elevator. Pinindot ko ang parking. Nang bumaba ako, naroon na si Sevi at nakasandal sa kotse namin, kausap si Kuya Roel. I rolled my eyes before walking towards their direction. 

Kuya Roel opened the door and went inside the car when he saw me, just to give us a little bit of privacy. Huminto ako sa tapat ni Sevi at tiningala siya, naghahamon. He sighed and held my waist to pull me closer. 

"Galit ka?" he softly asked.

"No, I'm just pissed." I pushed him lightly so he would let go of me. Nakakahiya kay Kuya Roel! 

"Ganoon din 'yon eh." He let go of my waist but he held my hand. "I'm sorry. Hindi ko napansin na naiwan ko 'yong phone ko sa office." 

"Yeah, hindi ka nagre-reply and then I'll see you laughing with that woman," mabilis na sabi ko. "Ang saya-saya mo pa! Ang saya-saya mo pa!" I pointed at his face. 

"Ha?! Hatdog! Hindi kaya ako masaya!" he denied. 

"You were laughing." I raised a brow. Kitang-kita ko!

"Hindi ah... Ano lang 'yon..." 

"Ano?" paghahamon ko. 

"Mina-massage ko lang 'yong panga ko, babe..." He held his jaw. 

I couldn't help but laugh! Nakakainis! Napapatawa kaagad niya ako kahit galit ako! Nawala tuloy 'yong galit ko!

"Anong mina-massage?!" I hit him on his chest. 

"Nakakangawit kasi kung poker face lang ako palagi kaya 'di ba kapag tumatawa, nama-massage 'yong muscles ko rito." He pointed at his jaw. 

I bit the insides of my cheek to stop myself from laughing. Seryoso pa talaga siyang nagpapaliwanag! 

"Uy, tumawa na siya. Hindi na siya galit." He smirked. 

Damn, he was so annoying! Palagi na lang kapag galit ako, magpapatawa siya tapos mawawala kaagad galit ko! 

"Don't do that again. Bring your phone with you." I glared at him. 

"Opo." He nodded. "Hug na." 

I rolled my eyes and gave him a hug. He put his arms around me and kissed the top of my head before letting me go. 

"Sige na, uwi ka na. Text ka ah," he reminded me. 

Tumango ako at pumasok na sa kotse. Kuya Roel said nothing about our little love quarrel. Mabuti na lang at wala siyang pakialam. 

The next day, I had lunch with Ida because Sevi was in a meeting kaya late daw sila magla-lunch. Pagkabalik ko sa cubicle ko, may iniwan ulit na files si Sir, so I worked on it. I only stopped when I received a text from Sevi.

From: Sevi

having lunch :) how's work bebi? 

To: Sevi

Me tired :( 

From: Sevi

2nd day pa lang ah? hahaha pahinga babe. drink water. 

Hindi ako nakapag-reply dahil dumaan si Sir Mel kaya pinagpatuloy ko na lang ang ginagawa ko sa monitor. Pagkatapos, tumayo ako para magpa-photocopy. I actually got lost a few times so it took me a while. Clarisse helped me with the machine when she saw me struggling. 

"Thank you." I smiled and went back to my cubicle.

My brows furrowed when I saw a bottle of water on my desk and a chocolate bar. I bit my lower lip to prevent a smile when I read the note attached to it. 

'Continue working hard. Alabyu. - Engr. Camero'

How the hell did he find my table?! Ayun tuloy, I was smiling the whole afternoon. Inayos ko na ang gamit ko before five o'clock at bumaba na sa engineering department para lang silipin kung anong nangyayari roon. 

I looked around, smiling, but my smile suddenly faded when I saw Sevi standing there with another engineer. Both of them were looking down on the floor habang pinapagalitan sila noong matanda. 

"Anong materials ba ang ginamit n'yo?! Ano ba naman 'yan! Ang bobo lang!" Padabog na binagsak noong matanda 'yong folder sa sahig. "Ang kukupad n'yo kasi!" 

"I'm sorry, Sir." I heard Sevi's voice. 

"Kumilos kasi kayo! Kapag sinabi kong pumunta kayo sa site at gawin n'yo 'yong ganito, huwag kayong uuwi hangga't hindi n'yo nagagawa!" 

"Sir, umulan po kaya tinigil 'yong-"

"Sige, sumagot ka pa!" 

"Sorry, Sir." Sevi pursed his lips. 

I bit my lower lip and walked away. Hinintay ko na lang siya sa lobby, pretending that I didn't see anything. 

I waited for a few more minutes before I saw Sevi walking towards me, holding a folder in his hand. I stood up and gave him a small smile. 

"Tara, kain!" He gave me a smile. 

That smile was so convincing... kung hindi ko lang alam ang nangyari kanina. Ganito ba siya palagi kapag nakikita ko siya? I always thought that he was doing fine because he was always smiling. 

"Are you okay?" I held his face. 

"Oo naman." He even laughed.

"I love you," I whispered. "I'm proud of you." 

"I love you." He kissed my forehead. 

Ever since that day, I was always wondering if he was getting scolded every day. Kapag nagkikita kami at the end of the day, palagi naman siyang nakangiti like everything was fine. When I asked him about it, he said that it was part of the learning process. I accepted that. 

He didn't celebrate his birthday this year because of work. Simple dinner lang daw ang gusto niya, kasama ako at family niya so we did that. For my tenth term, I went back to class and started training for the cheer dance this year. 

"Happy birthday, Eli!" Sevi kissed my cheek. Nagulat ako! 

"What the hell, akala ko kung sino! Sasampalin ko na sana!" reklamo ko. 

It was already eleven in the evening, kakatapos lang ng training. Wala nang bukas na restaurant kaya nasa fast food ulit kami, celebrating my birthday kahit bukas pa. He wanted to wait until twelve midnight.

"May regalo ako." He smirked and placed his iPad in front of me. 

"What? You're giving me your iPad?" My brows furrowed.

"Hindi, tangek." He laughed. "Wait lang kasi." 

He played a video of our moments together. At first, it was sweet, but my blood started to boil when he put a slideshow of my ugliest pictures! Tumawa siya at agad na tumayo nang abutin ko siya. 

"I fucking hate you!" Hinatak ko siya sa sleeve at hinampas. 

He literally made me a damn meme! Nag-effort pa talaga siyang mag-edit just to make fun of me. Gosh, that said a lot about our relationship! 

"Don't ever post that," I warned him. 

"Hindi naman ako pala-post." He rolled his eyes. Aba, he was starting to be like me. 

Hindi na rin ako masyadong nagso-social media. I got too much on my plate and he was also busy with work. I felt like it was a part of growing up. Nawawalan na rin ng time sa mga ganoong bagay. 

Sevi couldn't come to the day of our competition because, according to him, may pupuntahan daw silang site. I felt sad, but of course, I understood his reason. Nakakalungkot lang dahil last competition ko na 'to. 

We did a better routine this time. While I was standing on top of my teammate's shoulders for our final stunt, I suddenly saw a green cartolina being waved. 

'UM-ELYSE NA KAYO!

PANALO NA 'TO! (sa puxoh q)' 

My lips slowly formed a smile before jumping in the air. Pagkasalo sa 'kin, tumayo na kami at nag-bow. It was the end of our routine. I was so happy that we did good, but my happiness really came from seeing that banner being waved by the man I love. 

Kinuha ko kaagad ang phone ko. 

From: Sevi

good job baby!!!!! so proud!!!! aaaaaa!!!! 

I bit my lower lip, smiling. 

To: Sevi

Scam ka rin! You said hindi ka makakapunta! 

From: Sevi 

surfries xD 

I couldn't wait to see him after the competition. We still did not win, but I still felt happy. It was not about winning anymore. It was about being supported by the people who were special to you. 

I smiled when I saw Sevi waiting for me. Tumakbo ako sa kaniya at niyakap siya. He wrapped his arms around my waist so we wouldn't fall. 

"Ang saya ah." He laughed. "Ngiting nanalo, ah." 

"I'm just happy." I giggled and hugged him tighter. 

"Sabagay, panalo ka sa 'kin eh." I could hear him smirking. "Congratulations, love." 

We ate in a Japanese restaurant after that so we could celebrate my team's loss. He never failed to make me smile. Nakalimutan ko na yatang natalo kami dahil sa kaniya. 

I went home around eight in the evening and was surprised to see my dad on the couch. Usually, wala pa siya nang ganitong oras.  

"Good evening, Dad." I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Good evening, love," he greeted back. 

I was about to go upstairs but I stopped when I thought about something. Naglakad ako palapit sa kaniya at umupo sa tabi niya. He was watching the news. 

"Dad," I called. 

"Yes?" he asked without looking at me. 

"Uhm, I want to talk to you about something." 

He lowered the volume of the television and looked at me, waiting for me to say something. I shifted on my seat uncomfortably and played with my hands. 

"What... would you feel if..." I bit my lower lip. "If... I... Like... Get a boyfriend or something?" 

"Or something?" he repeated and chuckled. 

"A boyfriend. What if... I have a boyfriend right now?" I made my question clear.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" seryosong tanong niya sa 'kin. 

"Well..." I licked my lower lip, not knowing what to say. "I mean, I'm-"

"Do you have a boyfriend?" he asked again in a more serious tone. 

"No!" I denied it immediately, getting scared of his reaction. 

His brows furrowed, and looked at the television again. I was about to stand up and go back to my room, but he suddenly talked. 

"Can I see your grades, Eli?" 

"Y-yes, Dad." 

Bumalik ako sa kinauupuan ko at kinuha ang phone ko para ipakita sa kaniya ang grades ko sa past semesters. Stable naman. I was confident about it. 

He looked at it with no reaction. Binawi ko ang phone ko nang matapos na niyang tingnan. I was so nervous! Hindi ko mabasa ang iniisip niya! 

"You don't have a boyfriend?" he asked again. 

"I... I don't, Dad," I looked down. 

"Why?" 

My eyes widened, and looked at him, confused. 

"W-what?" I blinked twice. 

"Bakit wala kang boyfriend?" he asked. "Are you waiting for me to arrange your marriage to another rich man?"

"A-are you going to?" My heart was beating so fast. 

"If you still don't have a boyfriend, then I will-"

"I have a boyfriend!" mabilis na sagot ko. 

Napatingin siya sa 'kin at tumaas ang kilay. Mariin kong pinikit ang mga mata ko, accepting my fate. Gosh, that was so impulsive! 

"What?" my dad asked. 

"I... have a boyfriend." I sighed after admitting it. 

"Okay." He nodded and turned the volume of the television back to normal. 

"What do you mean 'okay'?" My brows furrowed. 

"You're young, Elyse," he said. "You always like doing what you want." 

"Won't you ask who he is?" 

"Never introduce someone to your family unless you're really, really sure about the person," he advised.

But I was.

I was sure that I would spend the rest of my life with him. 

Sevi was like my other half. I was at my best when I was with him. We already made so many plans together. I was ready to risk it for him. 

"Happy second anniversary!" I jumped and gave Sevi a hug while we were in the pool. 

Good thing my parents were on a business trip, so we had the chance to celebrate our second anniversary at my house. Sevi hugged me back and placed me at the side of the pool. I leaned to give him a soft kiss. 

"Happy 2nd anniversary," bati niya pabalik. "Dalawang taon na kitang tinitiis. Akalain mo 'yon?!" 

"Excuse me, ako ang lugi." I rolled my eyes. 

After taking a shower, we ended up making out inside my room again. I laughed when he fell on the bed. Umakyat ako sa taas niya at hinawakan ang kamay niya. He placed his hand on the side of my neck and pulled me closer for another kiss.

I moaned when he pulled on the hem of my shirt and took it off me. My face heated when I realized that I was only left in my black bra. He kissed me again and pushed his tongue inside me while his hand was on my chest, massaging my mound through my underwear. 

I moaned when he put his hand inside my bra and played with my mounds using his fingers. He stopped touching me so he could push me off the top. Humiga ako sa kama at siya naman ang pumunta sa taas ko. 

He stared at me for a moment, thinking if he should continue or not. I rolled my eyes at him and held his hand. 

"Come on, please," I begged. 

He started kissing my neck while taking my strap off. I bit my lower lip and played with his hair. I covered my mouth to stifle a moan when he started sucking on my breasts. He left a mark on top of it and kissed me again. 

"Uwi na 'ko," he whispered and stood up, laughing. 

"Ugh! I hate you!" Binato ko siya ng unan. 

For my eleventh term, I was again an intern in Ida's family company. The last term made me so busy that Sevi and I would only see each other twice a month. I couldn't wait to live with him so we would see each other every night kahit gaano ka-busy. At least we would still have time for each other. 

"Ledezma, Amora Elyse." 

I went to the stage to get my diploma, smiling. I wanted to cry when I received an award. I dedicated everything to my family and to Sevi. He helped me get through everything. No matter how busy he was, he still had time to help me study. 

"I'm so proud, anak." My mom hugged me after the ceremony. 

I texted Sevi to meet me outside. My dad gave me a bouquet of flowers to congratulate me. I gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. 

"You're finally going to help in the company." My dad tapped my arm. "I'm so proud of you." 

My brother couldn't go because he refused to be in the same place as my dad. He hated him that much, but he promised that he will visit me later to give me his graduation gift. 

"Hey." I heard a man behind me. 

Lumingon agad ako kay Sevi. He was wearing a white dress shirt and black slacks. He looked so formal.

"Oh, Engineer Camero." My dad smiled at him and offered his hand. 

"Hello, Sir." Sevi smiled at my dad after shaking his hand. 

"Long time no see! What brings you here?" 

"Uh, Dad..." Sumingit ako sa gitna nilang dalawa. 

My dad looked at me and raised his brows when he noticed my hand on Sevi's arm. Sevi felt awkward, and he wanted me to let go, but I just pulled him closer. 

"This is my boyfriend," I introduced. 

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