tin fulfilled his promise to pick me up from the College, even though I repeatedly remi

ound, hoping to catch a glimpse of Marcus. He didn’t send any texts or cal

nted to

my notes. We had a long quiz the next day. While reading, I noticed

recognized me. I noticed he was carrying a

u. Sorry, I didn’t no

wrong since I just wanted to check on him. “I just wanted to ask if... Marcu

o rest for days. He’s been obsessing over every detail at the construction site.

n me. “He’s sick? Wh

g in all the work on the site. I don’t know what he’s doing at home; he’s all

ing unsure about my statement. But I was determined. It was still early, and

s up to yo

does he

bout to take. “Two blocks away from

especially those referred to as Mrs. Zelda. She was a wealthy Chinese woman with various businesses, incl

It was my first time going there, so I had no

avender on the outside, with an air conditioner. Considering he was a construction worker,

door that seemed to lead to a bedroom. My heart pounded at the thought of seeing him, and I felt a flutter in my stomach. I couldn’t decide whether to sit or stand. His house was clean and spacious. Everything seemed to be in

still awake,” Niloy said as he pl

,” I offered to make the

head, it’s up to

ked at its contents to know ho

ndle it?” I heard the door open. I thought Niloy ent

urn around or continue as if everything were normal? The last time we saw each other, it wasn’t pleasant

me. She found out you’re sick, so she joined me in coming

gaze traveled down his body—his well-defined abs, the gray pajama with white stripes on both sides, and no slippers. I knew he had a good physique

arrassed I felt for scrutinizing his body. He looked sick, pale, and w

now whether I should feel hurt, but I expected this, considering his ga

Niloy said you’re sick. Maybe that’s why you haven’t been in touch. Hm

away to answer the call, but M

ready late.” His voice was cold, and it stung my ch

it. “I just wanted to know how

el’s looking for me. You know h

ahead with Claudia, Niloy. It’s

looked at him, my face questioning. He didn’t protest, w

back into his room, leaving m

nner. Niloy brought two containers of rice and chop suey. That’s good because it includes vege

his room. I don’t know why, but that scent seemed addicting—pleasant to the nose and comforting. I saw him lying down, covered with a blanket. He had his back turned to me. On his

is his

stand up, your meal is ready

it. He’s still warm. I sat on the edge of the bed and took the thermometer, checking his

lip. Does he not want to talk to me

ently. “Marcus

d and mov

I returned to the room, and he was still in the same position. I looked at the food I was holding. “I should have brought soup. Maybe he doesn’t have the appetite for this.

is bare torso. I ignored the pounding in my chest and placed the tray. I sat again on the edge of the bed. As the bed sank slightly, Ma

ep breaths.

chest. I bit my lower lip. I felt like my tears would

oodles. When he didn’t move, I took a cup and spooned some noodles to feed him. I hesitated, thinking

d I almost screamed in surprise. He pulled me forcefully, causing me to lie on the bed. It felt like a storm of quick anxiety

meet his intense

g lips. I remembered our first kiss in the kitchen. I

over me. I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitem

ing since you came here. Ever since I saw you here, I’ve

s distracted by his gaze on my lips as if he wo

do you

wed. “I

kiss you,

I whispered

taste and touch of your lips.”

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nt we need is to

don’t see any problem in talk

m, sensing a d

for is the De Santis family.

ondominium been sold? And

in construction, Marcus’s family already owned it. I j

d. Why? For what reason? I had so many questions swirling in my mind. If that’s the case, were th

s De

ent - World Ci

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