My Puppy Love (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 6 -Claiming What is Mine!

I decided to wait for two weeks before telling Alex about my decision. Just two weeks more and I'm done. My father was right, I was so selfish in doing the things that I wanted at the expense of other people. I wanted to be here for Alex hoping to somehow make up for the things I've done. I felt down again remembering the confrontation I had with my dad. Partly, I'll be doing this for him.

I asked my driver to drop me off in Forte's residence which is actually inside their huge farm. I called Tito Ted that I'm coming so as we will be allowed to enter the property. Their farm produces a variety of agricultural products which helps our province greatly economically.

The car finally stopped in front of Forte's Mansion. Compared to our house, theirs is simpler. I got off the car and told our driver that I'll just call him if he needs to fetch me. I walk through the door where the house helps greeted me. They still recognize me.

"Leila!" a very cheerful voice exclaimed my name. Oh, I know the voice!

"Nana Linda!" I run towards the old woman who is the mayordoma of the house. I hug her tightly. She is one of my favorite people in this house. We let go of our hug, then I held her hands.

"How are you? You look more beautiful now! " I can really feel her happiness in seeing me. I felt the same way. She is a very genuine person.

"You just missed me Nana!" I laughed.

"Tsk, Alex is such a lucky guy!" she looked at me from head to toe with admiration. Nana Minda teased which caused a little discomfort and guilt again. Good thing she guided me to a seat on the sofa. "Let's sit first. Alex is still having a meeting in the library. Maybe I can offer you some company. "

We sat comfortably on the sofa. She seems not to get enough of me. She still keeps on looking at me.

"I'm glad you're finally home. I almost thought that you and Alex will end up with someone else." a hint of sadness can be felt in her voice. But what really caught my attention is when she mentioned someone else. So, there is someone? I shrugged it. Why do I care? I'll end the engagement anyway. I felt a small pinch in my heart. Hey, what was that?! I tried to stop myself but my curiosity won. Okay, I'll ask because I'm curious and that's it.

"What do you mean Nana?" I asked trying to sound very casual. Hey, I'm really casual about it.

"Well, I thought, Alex and Mela will end up together since they've become so close and you never visited this house. You don't know how happy I am when I heard that you're finally home to marry Alex." I just nod and forced a smile. She seems very delighted with it. So Carmela is still here, and she's close to Alex. I never heard it from him. He regularly texts and sometimes calls me but never he had mentioned it to me.

"Oh, here they are. They're finally done." True to her words, a group of people got out of the library, but still busy chatting. They didn't seem to notice us at all. I automatically scanned the crowd to look for Alex, but I totally regretted doing so, what I am seeing right now doesn’t make me happy at all, he came out still busy talking enthusiastically to a woman, and it's not just a woman, it's Carmela, my childhood enemy! They’re must be talking about something funny that made Carmela laugh like that while gently touching Alex’s arm. What the hell?! I don't know what got into me. I fixed my hair and made sure to look perfect before getting up. I didn’t even notice Nana’s huge smile enjoying my reaction. What can I do, I totally forgot about her. All I can think of is the irritation I’m feeling right now! I walked slowly towards them, making sure that I’m doing a perfect sway of my hips to parade my perfect figure.

"Love!" I shouted calling his attention. I walked towards them with a smile from ear to ear, I can feel their eyes on me, especially the men, I smirked to myself. Alex seems so surprised. He took him a few seconds before he was finally able to get hold of himself. I tried to have a glimpse of Carmela in my peripheral vision, and I wanted to laugh when Carmela's jaw almost dropped on the floor and reluctantly removed his hands from Alex’s arm. Yes girl, that's my man so f**k off. I ignored all the admiring stares and questioning eyes, I walked straight towards Alex and gave him a soft peck on his lips.

I felt him froze when my luscious lips touched his very soft lips. I was not expecting that from a man. An electric volt traveled all over my body that made me pulled back quickly. My heart started hammering so hard that I’m afraid they might hear it. He was shocked, and so am I. I totally forgot about the people around us and even Carmela. All I’m aware of his Alex who’s still looking at me with such passion.

Our eyes locked while I’m still holding on to his shoulders. I’m afraid that once I let go of his shoulder, I might fall down on the floor since I cannot feel my legs anymore. There are so many emotions in his eyes that were very unfamiliar to me and I can’t seem to name any of them, but it was gone after I blinked. Now I’m wondering if I’m only imagining things.

He was the first one to pull himself back to reality. He held my waist to pull me closer to his side. Again, there is the tingling sensation from his touch that I avoided for years. I wanted to break free from his hand but changed my mind doubting the strength of my legs being able to support the weight of my body.

“This Leila everyone, my very beautiful fiancé.” He introduced me to the bunch of people he had a meeting with. There was a hint of pride in his voice when he did so. He even tightens his grip on my waist as if he wanted to show off his greatest possession. It made me blush big time!

“Hi!” I managed to greet the people. One by one they introduced themselves to me and extended their hands. Carmela excused herself from us saying that she has to prepare something before. I’m too sharp not to notice her equally sharp glare towards me before turning her back. As usual, Alex seems not to see it. His people started to excuse themselves maybe to give us some privacy. He removed his hand on my waist to face me.

“What brought you here? Not that I’m complaining.” He asked with a shy smile on his lips. I don’t really know, but he looks so cute in my eyes having that expression. I let a wide smile form on my lips.

“I thought since I’m here, maybe I can offer some help in your campaign if it’s okay with you.”

“But I thought you don’t want to associate yourself in politics?” he seems so concerned while saying that. Well, it’s true, but it seems impossible since my father has been running for a political seat for a few years now.

“Well, change of heart, I guess?” I said with a glint of a smile. He held my hand then looked into my eyes. I made me shiver again.

“Know that whatever your decision is, I’ll always respect that. But I’m happy that you can be with me now.” He’s very sincere while saying that. I put another hand over his.

“Thank you! So where is my campaign shirt?” I asked him. He laughed then messed up my hair a little bit before putting his arm over my shoulders. “I’ll ask Carmela to give you one. C’mon.” Feeling his body so close to me is giving me lots of foreign emotions that I’m starting to like.

We walked towards the group of people preparing the things that we’ll be using for the campaign. “Mela, please give Leila a shirt that will fit her perfectly please.” He said it softly to her which made my forehead crease. What the hell?! One of his campaign managers called him. “You may change first. I’ll wait for you in the car, love.” He said before planting a soft kiss on my forehead. I was left stunned. Love. And he kissed me!

“You have to change into this now. We don’t have a lot of time.” Carmela handed me the shirt with her fake smile. I know it’s fake of course. I can do that. “Thanks!” I faked a smile as well. I know how irritated she is right. I smirked before proceeding to the bathroom. Know your place b***h, I’ll claim what’s mine!