Rise Up

CHAPTER SEVEN

“Hey, Hey.” I gently tapped Patrick’s shoulder

            He opened his one eye and then closed. He changed his position. I’m now facing his back.

“Here, take this medicine. You’re hot, you know.” He faced me and smiled at me

“You think so? Well, I already know that. I’m so hot” He slyly smiled at me

“HAHAHA, What I mean is your burning really hot. Take this medicine to help you lower your temperature.” He was about to sit down, He hold the back rest of the sofa but his arms failed him. I assisted him to sit down; He took the medicine in my hands. As soon as he takes the medicine, he went back to rest again. I let him sleep a little. I asked Mae to order soft food for him. I wrote a simple note because I need to go back to my work station already.

‘Hey, eat this Or else.’

            I gave the note to Mae, I instructed her to put the note in the food when it arrives and placed it near where he is sleeping. After that, I left,

I worked my ass off again that I forgot the time already. I remember my supervisor calling me to go home but I refused. This company will be lucky if they hired me, they already gained a very hard-working employee. I laugh at that thought.

            I was at the front door of the office when a car stopped in front of me. The windows rolled down, to my surprise it was Patrick. I looked around the car. This s not the usual car he’s bringing.

“Hop in.” I looked around, looks like everyone is already home. I don’t want another juicy topic about me again from my workmates and co-inters.

“You should still be resting.” I said and faced him

“Seatbelts Chai.” I put my seatbelts and faced him again.

            I looked around as he drive. Where is he going to take me? It looks lie he can hear my thoughts when he suddenly stopped at a fine restaurant.

“Seriously? Here?” I asked him

“You should have just went home earlier then cooked at your house. So you can rest a little. Foods in fine dining and restaurant are too slow to serve.” I added

“Then, why did you have to work till late? You made me wait you know.” He said, he removed his seatbelts and was about to open his door.

            I unbelievably looked at him, He should have just went home, why wait for me? He should know how to take care of himself.

“What is wrong with you. You know you’re sick why did you still go to the office and I why did you wait for me? You should have just wet home. How many times should I say that” Without brakes, I said it. Without even minding just who I am talking to

“I just want to have dinner with you, that’s all and for your information, I texted you a lot but looks like you forgot that you have a phone. Let’s just go okay?” He again held the door. A sudden idea popped to my head

“Let’s just go to your house, I will cook. Then rest while waiting, Okay?” I widened my eyes as if commanding him. My goodness, it’s as if I’m not talking to my boss.

“That’s a better idea.” He locked his seatbelts again and continued driving

            I haven’t been into his house. Why did I even say that, If someone knew from the office that I went to his house it will just give them the idea that we are already living together… Oh Crap. But I just want to help him. He is sick and hasn’t had his dinner yet plus he is my boss who is also my responsibility as his employee. Who am I kidding here? I mean, we are friends and friends can do that. Right? Right? Tell me I’m doing the right thing.

I looked around as we entered an exclusive subdivision. I forgot that I am with one of the most bachelors in town. No wonder he is living in a village where rich peoples are just normal neighbours. I looked at the house in front of me. Wow, this is one of a hell a mansion.

“Are you living alone? In this mansion.” I curiously asked after he parked his car. Someone opened the gates when he honked.

            I was still in awe looking around. There was a big garden of flowers; within it is a small fountain. Everything is covered with Bermuda grass. For someone who likes landscape gardening like me, it is haven.

“Sometimes, my parents sometimes live here when they are here. But sometimes they are abroad” I nodded

“Let’s go, inside.” He said. He handed the car key to someone.

“Wow, look at this refrigerator. It’s so full”

            Patrick is at the sofa lying and I am at the kitchen, specifically in front of the refrigerator. The Living area is so wide, even the kitchen but still enough for him to hear me. The refrigerator is packed with many vegetables, I opened the fridge. Okay what should we cook?

            I prepared the ingredients for sinigang na baboy and chopseuy. I just cooked what is enough for us. Of course I need to feed myself too. I also cooked rice. I looked at him, He really slept. Should I wake him up? Should I feed him or let him sleep? I finished cooking. It’s already past eight o’clock. Shoot, I forgot how will I go home? His house is far from the subdivision entrance, it will be hard for me get a taxi at this hour.

            I prepared the table. I went towards him who is still sleeping. I looked at him. He’s so adorable. I slowly touched the highest peak of his nose down. I stroked his thick eyebrows. When I realized what I was doing, I removed my hands placed in his face. I stared at him. He then slowly opened his eyes and our eyes met.