My Sweet Escape

Stevia

Dave's POV

I just can't let this moment pass without talking to her. I need to make a move. The heavens have made a lot of encounters and all I ever do is shy away. I'm not that coward and I don't want to regret this encounter. 

She sounds embarrassed about the situation and I must take the lead to make her feel at ease.

"I'm Dave." I introduced myself and handed my business card. I don't want to ask for her number but I want to make her feel that I want to be connected to her. Besides, it's hard to find a fellow-citizen in Russia. 

To my surprise she shook my hand. 

We quietly sat together as we checked out the meals and ate. She seemed to be really hungry. I honestly wanted to order some more. I felt excited about this situation. I should make the most out of it.

"So, are you going to Moscow for a business trip or is this leisure?" I asked hoping to break the silence.

"I'm...uh...it's actually a business trip but I will be staying for awhile."

"Oh, that's nice. I will be here for 6  months, too."

"Wow, that's nice. I hope to see you around." She said and I felt glad upon hearing her say it. It's what I want too. 

"Where are you staying? I asked.

She took out her phone and searched for it. " I have a room at the Hilton, Krasnoselskaya. This is my first time in Russia so...I'm not familiar about the place." 

"Let me check if your hotel is near mine." I took out my phone and accessed the in flight wi-fi. "I will be staying at the Four Seasons Hotel and it is around 17 minutes away from yours. Not so bad." I said. 

"I see. Well, thanks again." She said and smiled. 

I wonder why she decided to go to Moscow. Is this where she will be spending the rest of her life in solitude? I think I will be more inspired to make the business succeed. This way, I will have more reasons to be away from home. 

"So...what do you do?" She asked while looking at my business card. "You are the Operations Head of Sweetlee Manufacturing Corp. Are you setting up a branch in Moscow?"

"That's the plan. Well, that's my mission. I have to literally build the office there...from scratch."

"Wow! That sound impressive. I think you're quite good at negotiations...you know...like how you did it awhile ago..." She said as she secretly pointed at the FA. 

I laughed. I was flattered in fact. There is somebody who thinks that I am capable aside from Alex and my grandma. We talked about a lot of things during the trip, we felt at ease with each others company and I admire her all the more. She is kind, simple and jolly. I felt a slight pity towards her whenever I recall the recent incident that she was in. I hope that I will be  a part of her new life. 

Candy's POV

Dave is kind and easy to talk to. I felt as if I have known him for a long time. He is good-looking, well-mannered and is obviously rich and accomplished but he is down-to-earth. I wish that this conversation won't end. I felt secure and confident knowing that there will be  somebody in Russia who I can turn to if something goes wrong. I held on his business card tightly and made sure to keep it safe. We laughed and talked about petty things during the trip. We even forgot to take a nap and got engrossed with our chat. 

He talked about his previous trips and funny experiences and I felt how much time and opportunities passed by me as I devoted myself in the hospital. Maybe, the Lord has better plans for me that's why I am here. Is this man a part of that? 

"Hey, it's been five hours. Why don't you take a nap?"I asked him.

"I'm worried that you might go ahead of me if I sleep." He said while looking at me straight in the eyes. 

I felt myself blushing and was glad that the lights are dimmed. 

"I didn't know that you have a great sense of humor." I replied with a small laugh. 

He grabbed my phone and saved his number. Then he searched for my number and saved it in his phone. 

"There, I can sleep now." He closed his eyes. 

I just can't explain what I am feeling. Is this for real? Is this guy for real or just looking for a companion in a foreign land? I have to be careful. I'm not ready for another heartache and besides, I will be pregnant soon. I can't let him see me in that state. 

I shook my head, closed my eyes and slept. 

After a few hours, I woke up. I saw Dave sleeping soundly. I reached for his blanket and pulled it up to his chest. He is such a beautiful sight. I wish that I am in this trip with him. But it's just impossible. 

 I saw the time and we are about to land in an hour. I stood up and went to the toilet. I brushed my teeth, fixed my hair and put on a light makeup. Then I realized that I must stay away from him. He can't find out about the pregnancy. He might see me in Manila and it will be against the contract that I signed. No one must find out about the deal. 

I hurriedly took my bag and went back to the economy class. When the plane landed, I hid from Dave. I saw him looking for me. Let that encounter just be a motivation for me. At least there is someone I know in this country. But then, it has to end there. 

I stood up right away after I heard the captain say that we can disembark, walked out of the plane without looking back.