My Puppy Love (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 8 -Election Day

We're finally going home after our very long day. We're traveling back to Forte's residence. He asked me if he can rest for a while which I cannot say no at all. He's leaning back to his seat with eyes closed, maybe to grab some sleep. He looks so tired. I'm very tempted in touching his face from the moment he closed his eyes. The ride is very peaceful and quiet. And so I am. I feel at ease, it feels like home. Until I felt his head on my shoulder. I froze. My inner self is ratling. Should I move away? But I don't have the heart to do that! The least that I can do for this moment is to let him rest.

"Please let me stay like this, I'm so tired." I heard him say softly. Maybe he felt my body tensed. I inhaled deeply then tried to relax. I promised to make it up to him. Lending my shoulders is not that hard anyway. I checked on him from time to time, making sure that he's comfortable. I felt his head slipping off my shoulder so I decided to hold his head to make it steady. His cheek is very soft. I won't mind holding this the whole night! I quietly scolded myself. Things are really getting out of hand now! This is danger Leila! I hope I can survive this until I can finally tell him that I want the engagement off. Am I really doing that?

*****

Today is another day, and the last day we've been waiting for. I promised Alex that I'll join his team today, technically it's my father's team as well, until the result comes out. I need to give them moral support at least. I decided to wear some comfortable clothes. But before I go there, I must have breakfast first with my parents first. It's our daily habit. No matter how angry nor busy we are, as much as we can, we always make sure to eat together.

I saw my dad and mom already seated when I entered the dining area. He seems very relaxed, well why not, he is a sure win. No one ran against him in his re-election. People really love him. He's a sincere and hard-working public servant. I'm so proud of him.

"Good morning mom, good morning dad." I kissed them both on their cheek before sitting down.

"Morning." I heard my dad said. I almost fell from my seat. My eyes automatically flew to him. He's still reading his daily newspaper without looking at me. I looked at my mom, just like me, she's smiling widely as well, I'm so happy, that's an improvement! After days of not speaking to me, this is actually the first time that he did respond. I ate my food happily, I feel that this will be a great day. I decided to go with my parents and just meet Alex in the voting precinct.

In the past weeks, I saw Alex in a different light. How passionate he is, how smart, and loving. He made my heart skip and made me nervous. He also proved to me that he really cares for me and for my parents as well. No doubt why they love him so much. 

I finally admitted to myself that I actually love him all this time. I'm just denying it. Maybe because I thought I'm being manipulated that's why I denied the fact that I'm actually in love with him. Or maybe, I'm just too stubborn to believe in my own feelings. After this election, I'll tell him everything and so we can start all over again. This time with all honesty without lies. I just hope he will understand me and he can still accept me after all that I did. Just the thought of losing him is killing me.

I was lost again from my thoughts when I felt my phone vibrating. I excused myself before answering it.

"Good morning love." A smile automatically appeared on my face.

"And good morning to you. How are you love?" His voice is very gentle and sweet it's like music to my ears. I cannot stop myself from smiling like an i***t. I'm really in love.

"I'm nervous, but not anymore after hearing your voice. I need you here with me."

"Such a flattered love." I said with a laugh in my voice.

"I really want this to be over. So we can finally talk about us. I owe you that much." he said firmly.

"Yes, you're right love, I owe it to you too, we have to finally talk about us. But for now, you relax and wait for me okay?"

"Yes boss." I laughed gently. He sounded like a very charming boy over the phone.

"See you love." 

"See you!" 

I turned off my phone then returned to the dining area. My father gave me a worried expression then it became blank face. I'm so sorry dad for making you worry this much. I promised to make things right this time.

*****

Alex decided to stay inside the library while waiting for the result. He's sitting on his swivel chair while I'm sitting on his table facing him. He's holding my hands so tightly. I can feel how nervous he is and so am I. But I need to calm myself so he'll calm down as well.

"It's okay love. Whatever the result will be, you'll still be the best candidate for me. I'll always be proud of you!" I said while lightly stroking his hair using my other hand.

"Really?" I was amused by how unsure he is. He's like a little boy who needs assurance from his parents that he is loved. He's too cute!

"Yes, really." I smile at his facial reaction. I can't help but plant a soft kiss on his forehead. Even I was shocked by my action. It came out naturally. My smile slowly faded. Our eyes met. He's studying my face, then he focused on my lips, he's looking at it so intently as if craving for it. I can't move away, and I don't want to. My heartbeat is becoming so loud but didn't bother me at all. All I care about is this beautiful man in front of me. Admiring me, and loving me. It took him minutes before finally moving his face closer to mine. His eyes moved back to my eyes. With so much emotions, as if asking permission to do something he's been dreaming to do for so long. I didn't move away nor reacted. He understood it as approval and his signal to move even closer, then I slowly closed my eyes. Waited for his lips to land on mine. I can already feel his breath fanning my face when the door sprung open. I automatically moved away from him. I hope they didn't see our compromising position a while ago. Oh gosh!

"Congratulations City Mayor Alexander Clyde Forte!" His team greeted him happily. 

"Oh my gosh, love congratulations!" And I forgot the embarrassment I'm feeling just awhile ago. I cannot explain how happy I am. I hugged him tightly while he's still sitting down. He hugged me back. "Thank you love. This feels different because you're here love."

After a while, he stood up to accept the congratulatory greetings from everyone. I'm so happy looking at him so happy. I'm so proud of this man, I'm so proud of my man. Well, I can forgive them for interrupting our 'little session'. Later Leila, later, I just said to myself.