In A Relationship

        I CAN'T believe I just declared someone my boyfriend. I wanted to puke so bad after I left Croisx outside his unit, looking like a hot tomato because I kissed him again. I mean, it's just a peck on the lips. It didn't last for five seconds, but his entire face turned red immediately.

Napahilamos ako ng mukha saka problemadong umupo sa sofa. It's that damn stalker's fault why I just bent my rule! Bakit ba kasi siya bumalik?!

I took a deep breath and shut my eyes tightly, causing the memories of the past to penetrate my brain - How that psycho cornered me in the dark side of the club. And how he harrassed me and even stalked me for a whole year.

I met that psycho when I was still in my senior year at university. We met in the club when I came along with my classmates. I danced with him and exchanged flirty conversation, but that's it. We didn't even make out. We exchanged socials before the day ended.

I thought we would never see each other, but after a week, I was surprised when he sent me flowers and chocolates. Of course, alam ko na kaagad ang balak niya. He wanted to court me, but I rejected him because I don't like to be in a serious relationship. He never messaged me since then and even blocked me. Then, the night after our graduation, an unknown flower with a note saying 'congratulations, sweetheart,' was given to me.

That time, I didn't have a fuck buddy because Leoniel and I made it quits and decided to be friends na lang for the sake of Dwight. So, wala akong maisip na pwedeng magpadala ng bulaklak na 'yon. Since then, someone has been sending me a photo of myself every day with messages. Halatang sinusundan ako dahil palaging kuha sa malayo ang mga picture.

After a year, we met again, but this time, he was a passenger in the airplane. I don't have a choice but to approach him because he's a passenger and I'm a flight attendant. When he asked me for a dinner, I rejected him again because I have other plans.

I thought I would never meet him, but we met again in a club. He was drunk and wasted that he forcibly pulled me into the corner of the club and fucking harassed me. Mabuti na lang at may mga nakakita sa nangyari na binabastos niya ako kaya napalabas siya sa club.

I thought I was safe, pero paglabas ko sa club ay nandoon pala siya sa sasakyan ko, naghihintay. He cornered me again and forced me to ride in his car. When I budged, he slapped my face. One of my colleagues saw what happened, and he saved me from that psycho. I told the whole story when we brought him to the police station. Nalaman ko rin na siya pala ang nagpapadala ng mga creepy photos ko. He's been stalking me for a whole year! Jesus!

They detained him, and I don't know how many days or weeks, but I requested a restraining order for him.

"That psycho didn't learn his lesson," I mumbled to myself.

I stood up and walked towards the kitchen, grabbing a glass of wine. I need to drink to ease my mind. I pour a red wine into the glass and sip on it. Napangiti ako nang malasahan ang wine. Berry flavor wine. . .

I leaned on the countertop while mulling about what I had done earlier. Croisx doesn't know anything about relationships. If he does, I'm sure it wasn't enough. He's obviously a submissive.

Hindi ko alam na may lalaki pang walang experience. Some men were still virgins, but at least they already had their first kiss and even got into a relationship. Pero ang isang ito, literal na wala ni isa. It's rare to see a guy like him. Where did he come from? A cave?

I took my phone from the table and searched for his name on Instagram. No results found. Baka wrong spelling ako. I tried the other spellings of his name, but the result is still the same, no user found. Seriously? Don't tell me wala siyang instagram? That's absurd!

I abruptly looked through the door when it made a noise, may tao sa labas. I took down the wine glass and saunter towards the door. My eyebrows knotted in confusion when I saw my innocent neighbor outside my unit, holding a box of pizza and a familiar pink plate.

"Hey! What can I do for you that you can't do for me?" I asked gleefully.

I saw him gulping as I stood in front of him. "H-Hi. . . Do you like pizza?"

Hindi ko na napigilang ngumisi. "Who doesn't like pizza?! Thanks! Nag-abala ka pa," kaagad kong tinanggap ang pizza saka ang plato.

"Y-You're welcome. I hope you like pepperoni," he replied, scratching the back of his neck.

I nodded. "I do. Anyway, do you want to come inside?" I asked, trying not to be rude.

He immediately shook his head. "N-No. I don't think going inside is a nice thing to do since it's already evening."

My lips lifted in amusement. "Alright. But you can always come inside and knock!" I said and winked playfully at him.

His eyes widened in fraction, and his cheeks flushed.

Lumapit ako sa kaniya at marahan na kinurot siya sa pisngi. Lumaki ang mata niya nang kaunti bago siya napaurong. Natawa ako sa naging reaksyon niya.

My lips quirked. "You know what? If you're a triangle, You'll be acute one." I uttered a cheesy pick-up line.

I laughed out loud when I saw his entire face including his neck blushed. Ang bilis mamula ng mukha niya sa tuwing may sasabihin ako. How cute. Maybe being in a relationship with him isn't that bad? Since I'll be the dominant in this silly relationship, and he's submissive, who's an innocent and a virgin.

Hindi na ako nahiyang pinasadahan siya mula ulo hanggang paa. Just like what I said before, he's taller than me. My head is only up to his ears even though I'm five feet and eight inches.

His body was lean, and he had wide shoulders. I don't know if he has abs and v-lines under his shirt, but his body wasn't that bad, and not the best either. Honestly, I think he can pass as a model.

I leaned on the door frame while looking at him. "Why are you always awkward? Are you uncomfortable with me?"

Hindi kaagad siya nakasagot at nag-iwas lang ng tingin. I laughed weakly so he looked back at me. Through the eyeglasses he's wearing, his midnight gray eyes met my intense gaze.

"Do you think you can handle me?" I asked frankly.

I saw him gulped. "I-I think I'll be able to handle you," sagot niya sa seryosong boses.

I raised an eyebrow at him. "You sounds confident, huh?" sagot ko at tumitig sa mga mata niya. Hindi niya ata kinaya ang paraan ng pagtitig ko kaya nag-iwas siya kaagad. I grinned because I won. "What's your Instagram pala? I was searching for you but there's no result found,"

He raised his head, meeting my gaze. "I don't have one,"

My lips parted. "You got nothing?! seryoso ka? May tao pa bang walang instagram?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ko.

He nodded. "I-I don't think I need to make one," he said in a soft tone of voice.

"But you need it now because you already have a girlfriend," I said in a matter-of-fact tone.

Umawang ang labi niya saka napakurap-kurap. "A-Are you really serious about what you said earlier?" he asked sheepishly.

I bit my bottom lips, nodding. "Yes! Anong akala mo sa akin nagjojoke? Boyfriend na nga kita," ngumiti ako.

My heart almost leapt out of my chest when a small smile slowly formed on his lips. I bit my lip without realizing it.

"Can I have your number instead?" He asked out of the blue.

"Sure," I cleared my throat and accepted his phone to type my number.

"T-Thank you," he says sheepishly, making me smirk. "I'll go ahead. E-Enjoy the pizza," he added, and hurriedly ran away inside his abode, making me laugh because he almost stumbles.

I shake my head in amusement. "What a cutie," I muffled.

The following day, I didn't have anything to do. Kung ano ang ginawa ko kahapon at noong nakaraan, iyon pa rin ang ginawa ko. I had light breakfast and heavy at lunch. Sa dinner, hindi ko pa alam kung ano ang gusto kong kainin.

The only thing that made my day different from others was when I received two offers from local brands and two offers from an international brand that wanted to collaborate with me. They wanted me to make content for their products in exchange for my rate. The international brand is inviting me to an event, which I agreed to since I didn't have other plans for the next few days.

It's cocktail hour, hindi ko inaasahan na papadalhan kaagad ako ng dalawang brand ng products nila. Tig-isang box 'yon. Since I didn't have anything to do for the rest of the day, I decided to make content about the products.

I made a five-minute make-up tutorial using the make-up products they sent and a get unready with me video that I posted on my Instagram after I finished editing it.

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After working, I put my phone on the coffee table and went to the kitchen to drink and to start making dinner. For dinner, gumawa na lang ako ng home made beef taco.

Kumakain na ako nang biglang magvibrate ang phone ko. I checked it, and my eyes squinted in confusion when an unregistered number sent me a message on iMessage.

"What the fuck is this?" I exclaimed and almost spit out the food inside my mouth when I accidentally clicked the link, leading to a two-page file with my neighbour's information.

BOYFRIEND RESUME

OBJECTIVE

● I never had a girlfriend, but I assure you a very healthy and happy relationship.
● I am willing to learn and expand my knowledge of being your boyfriend to become more efficient.
● I will love and support you in everything you do
● I will celebrate every victory with you, big and small

BASIC INFORMATION

Full name: Maxwell Croisx Silvestre

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: +639181234567

Address: Silvercrest, Manila

Age: 20

Hair color: Dark brown

Eye color: Gray

Height: 185.9cm

Blood Type: AB+

Astrological sign: Taurus

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Gokongwei College of Engineering of De La Salle University

GPA: 4.0

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

● Reading
● Kickboxing
● Cooking
● Computer games
● Legos and rubrics

I bit my bottom lips when I felt my cheeks burn as I continued reading the file. I didn't expect him to send a resume, so his CV caught me off guard. This is the first time someone has sent me a boyfriend resume, and I won't deny that it was a very sweet gesture.

I looked down at my phone when I received a text from him. Hindi ko alam kung tatawa ba ako o ngingiti nang mabasa ang laman ng text niya.

From: +639181234567

Hi, this is Croisx. I apologize for sending the file without introducing myself. Attached are a copy of my resume and cover letter. I'm hoping for your respond. Have a nice day ahead!

I beamed. "Why does he need to be this cute. . ." I mumbled, saving his number under the name 'Croisx.soft', then inserted a turtle emoji beside his name.

Natapos ako maligo at pinatuyo ko muna ang buhok ko. I really love my hair because it feels so soft and untangled. Naglagay ako ng lotion sa katawan- braso at binti. Nakasuot lang ako ng bathrobe nang lumabas ako at naisipang tumambay sa veranda. I brought my ipad and a cup of coffee with me, panlaban sa malamig na gabi.

I smirked when I spotted a familiar face on the other side. Croisx was holding a telescope, probably looking for a star. "Hey, Croisx!" I called him.

He immediately tilted his head towards my direction. His midnight gray coloured eyes met my light brown orbs. I flashed a wide smile when I saw his shocked reaction seeing me.

"H-Hi. . ." it was obvious that he was hesitant to greet me, but he still did. "Did you review the. . . the file I sent?" he asked shyly.

I nodded and walked towards his side. "Yup, I did. I didn't expect you to send a cover letter and a resume. That's so silly of you!" I commented.

He huffed. "S-Sorry,"

"Why are you saying sorry?" I asked in confusion. "I thought you could handle me? Yet you're stuttering whenever we speak," I said.

"Because you're kinda intimidating," pag-amin niya at nag-iwas kaagad ng tingin.

Natahimik ako at pinagmasdan lang siya. How can I make our relationship believable if he is too introverted and innocent? I sipped on my coffee and chuckled when I remembered his resume. He frantically looked up at me, causing our eyes to meet again.

"Maybe you're intimidated by me because I'm older than you. . . " I trailed off. "Did you know that I am four years older than you? You should call me ate!" I joked and chuckled teasingly.

His eyes widened. "A-As far as I remember, I don't have a sister." He licked his lips. "I'm also not a fan of incest," he stated.

I chuckled, shaking my head in amusement. "Likewise. I don't need another sibling," sabi ko at mas natahimik naman siya.

A long silence prevailed over us.

I huffed. "You never had a girlfriend before, but you ever had a crush, right?" I asked him, unable to bear the silence.

He reluctantly answered. "Yes."

The corner of my lips rose. "With whom? Models? Actresses? Classmate? Strangers-"

He interjected, making me stop from talking.

"No. I like scientists. Just like Einstein, Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison and Galileo because they contributed a lot to our world," he answered proudly.

Napanganga ako, hindi kaagad nakapagsalita. Damn. Mali yata ako ng ginawang boyfriend, fuck.

He cleared his throat. "I-I have a hyper brain, and hyperthymesia. . . I have poor social skills and expressing my feelings vocally. . ." He said out of the blue.

I blinked, not expecting that from him. He's too honest. Damn. I feel guilty for using him. Khrizanta, get a grip! You need him for your own safety! Says my evil brain.

"Are we still?" He seems rattled.

I stilled for a second before I chuckled halfheartedly. "Duh? Of course," I grinned. "No one is perfect. We all have weaknesses and insecurities. Being imperfect makes you different from everyone else, which is great because it makes you unique. . ." madamdaming sabi ko.

He took a deep sigh of relief. "I-I thought you'd say we're quits," he says in a soft voice.

"I'm not a stupid bitch to say quits just because you're different from others," I crossed my arms over my chest. "Just be yourself around me, Croisx. Don't hold back. Be honest with me. Kapag may mga bagay kang gusto mong malaman, I'll help you with it."

His face looked at ease. Mukhang nabunutan siya ng tinik sa mga sinabi ko. He licked his lips and nodded at me.

He huffed. "Can I see you tomorrow? Can I ask you out for lunch?" he asked, hopeful that I would agree to his invitation.

I raised an eyebrow at him.

"A date, huh?" I teased, making him blush. "Sure, let's have lunch, then."

His eyes instantly flickered.

"Really?" he asked. There's a hint of victory in his voice, as if he won a lottery.

I nodded, chuckling lightly. "Yes,"

He smiled shyly. "Thank you, Khriz. . ." he says.

A giddy feeling rose from my chest, making me look away. This is the first time a man thanking me for accepting an invitation for lunch. That's odd because I feel valued.

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