Narration III

"HOTEL LE Walt Paris. Room 508." was written in Naomi's chat on messenger. I just replied with a quick thank you before grabbing my bag and wallet and heading outside.

I hailed a cab and immediately told the driver the place where Baker was staying.

With my heart pounding, fidgety fingers, and uneasy feelings, I patiently prayed that we get there as soon as possible, and that Baker hadn't left Paris.

Masaya ako malaman na nandito siya. He came for me! And he even watched me kanina. My heart is filled with joy knowing that he was part of the crowd who watched me walk on the runaway. I can't explain the ecstasy that I'm feeling right now. If only Wyatt hadn't taken my phone and texted Baker, baka kasama ko si Baker ngayon habang nag-gagala kami.

I gritted my teeth in anger. I already knew that Wyatt was up to no good when he suddenly kissed me. He knew...

He knew that Baker was there watching us, and he intentionally kissed me in front of him after sending that text message.

I will never forgive him!

He already had his chance with me, but he blew it. And now, that I've moved on from him, he's the one chasing me around. I loved and gave him everything before, but he just took everything for granted, and now that I'm in love with someone else, he keeps on ruining it.

He really doesn't want me to be happy.

It is really true that you will not know the value of something or someone until it's gone.

"Merci," I told the driver when he stopped in front of the hotel.

I took a deep breath before I ran inside the hotel and got into the elevator. With a shaky finger, I pressed the 5th-floor button.

Sobrang lakas ng pag tibok ng puso ko. I am so nervous! I want to see him na. I want to hug him. I just miss him so much...

I easily spotted room 508 when I got off the elevator.

I took five huge, deep breaths before I finally knocked on his door. The loud beating of my heart just kept on increasing until the door finally swung open and a surprised look on Baker's face welcomed me.

I instantly closed the gap between us, throwing my arms around him, hugging him as tightly as I could. Baker just stood still, probably trying to sink in how I found him, and then, after a few seconds, I felt his arms around me, hugging me back.

"I missed you," I muttered, inhaling his familiar scent. The warmth of his hug made me feel relaxed.

'Ahh... This feels like home.'

"I missed you too, Olive," he said, before I felt him kissing the side of my head. My eyes automatically closed, savouring this moment with him.

I don't know how long kami na magkayakap na dalawa but as much as I wanted to be in his arms forever, I had to break our hug. I need to tell him what really happened.

I don't want any misunderstandings.

Communication is always the key.

"Baker..." I trailed off. His eyes were fixed on mine, and the puzzled look on his face was very evident.

"It wasn't me who sent you that text message. It was Wyatt." His eyes widened, and his lips slightly parted in surprise.

"W-what?" he stuttered. I slowly nodded my head. I could feel my blood boiling just thinking about the evil plan that Wyatt had.

"Hindi ako yon. That was Wyatt. He took my bag with my phone in it and texted you."

"What about the kiss?" he said with a grimace.

I sighed before briefly closing my eyes. I just want to punch Wyatt in the face!

"That was part of his plan too. He suddenly kissed me, and I don't know if you saw it pa, but I pushed him really hard! Promise hindi ko siya hinalikan pabalik." kung alam lang ni Wyatt kung gaano ko katagal pinunasan iyong labi ko kanina pagkatapos niya akong halikan! My lips were so red that I thought blood would come out of my lips na.

"I promise I didn't want to kiss him. And I will never kiss anyone unless it's you," I added. He was just staring back at me before I heard him sigh sharply.

A faint smile appears on his lips before he reaches for my face and feels his warm thumb touch my lower lip.

"Can I kiss you?" he asked, his eyes fixed on my lips. My head automatically nodded because I wanted him to kiss me, too.

"I believe you, Olive. Thank you for telling me," he said before he lowered his face and kissed me full on the lips.

***

"This is for you," he said, handing me beautiful pink peony flowers and a box of croissants!

"Wow," I said in awe. My eyes twinkle with delight. This is my favourite flower and food.

I pouted at him, "I don't have anything for you." Nakakahiya, because wala man lang akong maibibigay sakaniya. He just smiles at me and slightly pinches my cheek.

"I don't need anything. You're enough for me," he replies, and my cheeks instantly turned red. I playfully rolled my eyes at him, and then I heard him chuckle.

"Baker," I started. I placed the box of croissants and flowers down before holding his hand and facing him. He was staring back at me, waiting for me to continue on with what I was going to say.

"I still need to talk to Wyatt. I can't just let him through on what he did. But, I promise that this will be the last time I let him get near me." Baker gently squeezed my hand before faintly nodding his head at me.

"Do you trust me, Baker?" I asked. A smile dawned on his lips.

"I love you, Olive." 

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