Part 4:
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Casidee's POV
When I went home as expected all of the maids lined up just to greet me and asked about my day.
As expected, Mom and Dad were still both on the company.
'Why Casidee are you still not used to it?'
I mumbled to myself sadly.
I'm sure I would be alone on our big dining table later.
I climbed the stairs and headed to my room.
I change my attire then get the key of my beloved motorcycle.
I saw Nanay Nancy busy preparing something.
I jogged near her and immediately enveloped her in my arms.
"Nanay it's good that you're finally here. I miss you so much. How are your children's life in the province?"
In return, she just gave me a beautiful smile.
Nanay Nancy is my favorite person.
She is the one who took care of me even when I was just a toddler.
I never treat her as my nanny or slave. I treat her like my real mother.
In her arms I felt comfort.
In her arms I felt real love.
She's the only one who listened to me.
She's the only one who treated me like a real family.
That's why I love her so much.
"I miss you too my dear Casidee. My daughter and son were perfectly fine in the province. They even let me brought you some delicious sweet fruits."
"Really? Please say my thank you Nanay when you talk to them again. Ahm, Nanay Nancy I'll say bye for now. I'll go to the mall to buy something."
"Okay, please take care."
I immediately headed to my motorcycle.
I drive fast as I can that in ten minutes I already reached my destination.
Tyrone's POV
Tss.
I already know that I'm handsome but I felt irritated because of these bunch of girls who kept following me.
Sometimes I think that this face of mine is a curse.
I was roaming around the mall then an adorable thing caught my attention.
A very cool bracelet.
I immediately entered in that boutique.
I was about to grab but a small petite girl did it first.
And I was about to shout at whoever she is that just popped out from somewhere. But then she turned, and face me.
Casidee?
"Hey Dude, it's you. I'm sorry if I grabbed it first. I just love the design of this bracelet. It looks very cool. Please let me buy it!"
She sincerely asked for apology.
"It's okay."
After all I was about to buy it for you.
I noticed that she's carrying two heavy plastic bags.
"What are those?"
I asked curiously.
"These? Oh, these are toys and foods. I will visit the kids on the orphanage that's very close to my heart. D-dude do you want to come with me?"
She hesitatingly asked me.
I just smiled at her.
She's uniquely kind.
She never failed to amaze me. Everyday there is something new that makes me love her even more than the day before.
"Of course I'd gladly accept your invitation. But let me carry those things."
I pointed at those heavy bags her small delicate hands are carrying.
"No need Dude. I like carrying heavy things to improve my muscles."
"I insist."
She doesn't have a choice that's why she just let me carry those two plastic bags.
"He's so sweet."
"I wish to have a handsome and sweet boyfriend like him."
"Too bad that hottie already have a girlfriend."
I cannot stop myself from smiling because of what I heard.
I chuckled when I realized that they're thinking that Casidee is my girl.
"Let's go!"
We are walking side by side towards the exit of the Mall.
A wonderful thought pops in my mind.
I smiled.
Finally!
Now I'm getting closer to my Casidee.
Casidee's POV
"Casidee."
The kids came running excitedly towards our direction.
A genuine smile immediately escaped on my face.
They circle around me and Tyrone.
"Casidee. We miss you so so much!"
I was about to say I missed them too but then they immediately noticed the guy standing beside me.
"Cas who is he?"
"Ah kids this is Tyrone my frie--"
But they didn't even bother listening to me because their full attention were focused to Tyrone.
"Are you Casidee's boyfriend?" One kid asked him cheekily.
My eyes went huge that I almost resemble an owl.
These kids know how to throw intriguing questions at an early age.
I noticed Tyrone mumbling something in the ear of one kid.
The kid chuckled lightly and immediately went beside me to hold my left hand.
She's dragging me to get inside.
When we entered, I spotted Sister Rose and Sister Mary. They gave me a tight embrace.
"Casidee dear, it's good that you finally visited the orphanage again. The kids missed you so much!"
I felt an overwhelming happiness envelope my heart because of what Sister Rose said.
"But wait. Who is this handsome boy you brought here? Perhaps, your boyfriend?"
My mouth hang open because of Sister Mary's questions.
It's as if I'm a celebrity because they kept bugging me about my love life.
Love life?
Yuck! What am I even thinking?
I was about to protest but Tyrone held my left hand, silencing me.
What is he doing? Does he want to get punch?
"We're getting there. But I'm still courting her right now."
I almost choke because of what Tyrone just said.
I heard a lot of cheers and 'Ayieeeee' coming from the kids.
Get ready later Tyrone Ice Flivier! I'm going to take my revenge.
Fastforward...
I'm sitting on the swing near the garden of the orphanage as I watch Tyrone busy playing tag with the kids.
I've never seen this side of him.
Tsk. Tsk. I guess the quotation 'Don't judge a book by its cover' is indeed true.
As I watched him genuinely smiling while playing with the kids I felt a little bit envious.
I wish I could be like them.
Free.
Smiling genuinely.
Away from the cruel world.
But I guess life will never be fair to me.
"You seems sad."
"Tss your ruining my moment here Dude, I'm on emo-mode right now."
He eyed me with confusion written on his face.
"Haist! Nothing. Just don't mind what I've said. Wait, I remember. You committed a sin earlier, you lied. Seriously Dude why did you said to Sisters and the kids that you're courting me? My brain cells can't even process everything you said earlier." I continuously ranted.
"W-why are you suddenly smiling? I thought you hate it that's why you rarely smile."
I averted my gaze away from him.
Why does the world is so unfair?
Why does he look perfectly handsome every time he smiles? And heck why is my heart beating so fast every time he do that?
"I'm just happy that's why."
Happy? Maybe he just love being with the kids. He looks so happy earlier when he's playing with them.
A few moments later...
"Oh, I thought you said your happy then Dude why are you pouting now?" I asked.
But I must admit it. He looks more handsome while pouting.
He gave me a towel then he pointed his back full of sweat while still pouting.
Cute!
Ahh I got it.
I held the towel then I went to his back just to wipe his sweat.
"It's okay now Dude." I told him when I'm done.
He faced me smiling while looking in my eyes intensely.
"Thank you."
In return, I smiled and started dragging him towards the kids' direction.
Maybe I'll just bring him often here with me.
So that I'll get a chance to see his playful and smiling personality.
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