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– Nikko –
“Good morning mrs. Dela Cruz..”
I greeted her when I saw her in the kitchen.
She turned around and was shocked when she saw me in skinny jeans and plain shirt instead of a formal uniform for securities.
“You look good!” she cheered scanning me.
Oh I thought she would be mad.
“Boss Inigo wants me to dress the way he does. It’s a little uncomfortable for me to wear expensive things though.” I admitted sheepishly.
“Really? He bought you clothes?” she asked in disbelief and I just nodded.
She told me that Inigo wasn’t that type of a person. I was happy to know that he did that to me.
I rushed upstairs as I was told to call Inigo for breakfast.
I was in the middle of taking upstairs when I saw him putting his shirt on. He just got out of his room. Yes he showed me his room yesterday.
His torso was defined and he got 6 pack abs! I rushed walking downstairs praying not to be seen by him.
He’s sexy.
Send help!
“I can’t like him..” I told myself while rushing back to the kitchen.
How can a guy be that perfect?
“Oh did you call him?” mrs. Dela Cruz asked when she saw me back.
I told him he’s on his way. I can’t focus. He was so sexy, he got that v-line!
“Good morning..”
I flinched a little when I heard his voice coming in.
“Oh good morning! I made burgers and some vegetables.” his mom replied.
Now I got conscious about my look today. I hoped I was able to fit his style. I can feel his eyes on me.
Please send help.
“Mom, do you still remember those Ferrer brothers?”
Good thing he opened a topic but by hearing his voice and remembering what I saw earlier.. I can say I was melting. No I can’t like my boss!
“Yeah? What’s with them?”
I remained silent.
“You rejected their business proposal?”
It made me think of the incident yesterday so I knew he was referring to them.
“Yes I did. Their main goal was just to earn money without benefiting the place they would like to occupy. I hate self-centered businesses.”
His mom’s words made me raise my head. She never failed to impress me because her thoughts were always good.
“I see. It’s good you rejected them and I can’t stand that kind of purpose. Fake.” Inigo replied making his mom wonder why.
He explained his reason but didn’t mention what really happened at the department store.
Last night I learned that he’s not just a rich kid. He’s a literal bad boy. That typical rich son you shouldn’t be running to.
“Anyway, do you guys have any plans?” his mom.
She probably noticed it. Inigo told me last night to be ready this morning because we will be going to those group of guys’ place.
Now we’re all dressed up because he said that after we eat we’ll go.
“Yeah.” he replied casually.
We started eating. His mom threw some questions to get to know me more. I wholeheartedly shared the story of my life.
Our fish farm, my mom and relatives, my interests and more. I kept on talking when Inigo interfered.
“What’s your favorite color?”
His question brought the kitchen to silence. I saw his mom drinking water, probably she wasn’t expecting her son to interfere and to ask such question.
“White.” still, I answered.
He’s unpredictable.
Until we continued eating and nobody dared to talk again.
Few minutes and we let his mom know that we’re going. When Inigo went to his room I rushed to mine to take something.
Once done I went out and waited for him outside the mansion. The guard waved at me a hi which I returned with a smile.
They were friendly but some were uninterested in interacting though.
When Inigo came we started getting to the parking. I opened the backseat door for him and went to the driver’s seat.
“Let’s go to the hotel.” he said making me pull out of the parking lot.
I thought we’re going to meet those group of boys from yesterday but it seemed that he’ll be just checking their hotel for today.
It didn’t take us long to get to their hotel and pulling over the parking lot made me feel excited. Even this part of the building was perfectly nice.
I got off and rushed to open the door for him. We got in the building and took the elevator, he pressed the button 17. It felt weird not hearing him talking.
Once we got out of the lift we started walking and I can see securities that were still around guarding the building.
“I want you all gone for a moment. Now.” Inigo ordered and they all nodded to follow his words.
It seemed that they were all aware about Inigo’s behaviour.
He stopped in front of a room and pressed the door bell. I kept a little distance since he’s not telling me to go or keep distance that’s why I stayed a little closer to him.
He might be meeting a friend here since this was their hotel.
“O-oh Inigo my men!”
My eyes went furrowed after a familiar voice. I moved closer and saw one of the guys from yesterday who was shocked.
He was offering a hand shake when Inigo shoved it away and gave him a punch. I gulped because that was a blow! The guy fell back.
“I don’t want dirt around me. Now leave this building while I’m still being considerate.” he said calmly and in authority.
“M-men lemme explain, I wasn’t-..” the guy didn’t finish what he’s saying when he got kicked.
He moaned in pain. Did Inigo really need a personal bodyguard?
Something caught my attention through my peripheral vision. They were the other guys and no wonder they’re probably staying together.
“One step from your position and I’ll make sure to let you see your own blood.” I warned the taller guy when I saw him taking out a knife from his pocket.
They were all shocked after realizing what I was holding.
“Cool.” was all I heard from Inigo and he also saw the knife.
I was pointing at them the gun I was holding. I used my right hand to pull Inigo from the door where he was standing.
I let go of him once he’s standing behind me.
“It’s illegal to point gun especially we didn’t do anything from the first place.” I heard the guy who got punched and kicked.
“My boss told you to go so go save yourselves.” I said warning them all this time. “The camera can see how you pulled out your knife to attack him and I don’t think that wouldn’t be negotiable upon investigation?”
I can see their pissed expressions. I needed to control my emotions or I’d lose myself again. Seeing them having intentions of killing Inigo right now made me protective.
“Yeah we’ll go and we’re tired of befriending you Inigo. You’re always the winner and apple of the eyes.” the other has said and they rushed to get out of our sights.
“Security please take the 4 guys to jail. Have them explain their reasons for holding a knife around and inside this building.” I said after reaching one of the securities around.
“Is that a phone?” I heard Inigo say after I dropped the call.
I nodded sheepishly looking at my phone. It’s actually a keypad. Far from the modern touchscreens or smartphones.
“Are you okay boss?” I asked him to make sure he’s fine and he nodded with a frown.
He looked adorable in any way! He was like, I’m not kid anymore, don’t ask me!
“Where did you get that gun? We would be needing to explain that as well.” he said while looking at the gun I was holding. “Mom hasn’t gotten you one yet right?”
This time I smiled raising the gun to show him it’s fake.
“When my mom told me not to pursue a police career I got myself a replica to at least comfort myself.” I explained and reminisced the past.
I didn’t get a reply though.
“Let’s head to a mall.” was all he said and I followed him.
He couldn’t stand any topic, can he?
He’s giving me more reason to like him.
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“Go on and choose.” Inigo said referring to the phones on display.
I gulped. I can see the prices and there’s no way I could afford one.
“I’m paying so go choose.” he said and I was again surprised!
I can’t do that. I was shy.
He shook his head in disbelief.
“Excuse me please give me the latest phone.” he told the saleslady.
It was like I was totally frozen from where I was standing. He’s buying something again for me.
The saleslady came back holding a box and I knew it’s the gadget Inigo requested. He gave his card and I was still standing and speechless from my place.
He talked to the lady for a moment to check the phone and more. I stood around the exit to watch and secure the place.
“Let’s go home now.” he said once everything was fine.
“T-thank you.” I was totally in awe when he handed me the box.
I was staring at the box I was now holding while following him around.
“Mom I got a new phone..” I said under my breath.
I raised my head to see the back of my boss. He was thoughtful and kind. He was kind.
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I locked the door and rushed to my bed to place the box.
“I got a new phone..” I told myself in gratitude.
I walked around and still can’t get over that my boss bought me something again.
“I got one now..” I can’t help but to spill it.
Until I stopped and sat on the bed to open the box with a smile.
I liked it. I long pressed the lock button and the screen lit up showing a bitten apple. Cool.
“I’m so happy.” I whispered gratefully.
I was not really used to having someone buy me things. I can’t help but to feel a little emotional because this feeling was just really foreign.
I was trying to navigate the phone when someone knocked on the door.
“Give me a second.” I responded.
I stood up and rushed to it. I pulled it open and it was Inigo.
Our eyes met. I rushed to raise my hand to rub my eyes. Come on I can’t be teary in front of him.
“Here’s the number of my mom and this is mine. It’s my mom’s personal number and mine.” he said and all I could do was to stare at the paper.
I didn’t expect this.
“I only give our personal numbers to people I trust so keep it.”
I nodded and thanked him. I took the paper he’s giving. He got cute penmanship. I tried my best to hold my smile. He trusted me and it meant a lot.
I closed the door once he walked away. I turned around and sniffed hard. Why my eyes were always teary when I was only grateful?
Weak feelings.
I continued exploring the phone after saving their numbers.
I was keeping the box when I noticed a white plain case.
He also bought a case.
How can he be this thoughtful? He chose my favorite color for the case?
“Inigo..” I whispered so gratefully.
I can’t fall for him.
I launched the camera to take a picture. I raised my other hand to cover my teary eyes and let my smile reign over before taking a picture.
“Wallpaper feels..”
I joked making the picture as my lock screen wallpaper. I waited for this! Waited to have a phone where I can have a wallpaper of mine.
Too poor Nikko.
I should look for something better for the home screen wallpaper.
I looked around finding the best shot for my home screen when someone knocked on the door again.
I rushed to it and opened.
I frowned realizing that no one was around. Who knocked? Something was up.
I decided to close the door behind me to go straight to Inigo to check him but the telephone rang. Nobody was there to take that’s why I initiated to answer it again.
“Dela Cruz residence..” I said and the person on the other line started laughing.
“You love gifts? Do you?” he asked and his sarcastic laugh was deafening.
The line got disconnected and it made me completely feel suspicious again.
Gift? What was he trying to say? How did he know it?
I shook my head deciding not to mind that call. But how come he knew I got things? That’s weird. I sent text to Inigo and told him I will be coming to his room.
But something in me was telling me to go back to my room first so I did it. I now felt weird here. I felt like someone’s watching me. I shouldn’t be this suspicious but it’s my responsibility to know things.
I put my phone on silent and searched for Inigo’s number to send another text.
Message: Boss, are you busy? Nikko.
I constructed. There must be something wrong here.
In less than a minute I got a reply and good thing my boss seemed to be not busy at this hour.
Message: I am not, why? You coming?
I contemplated whether to spill it or not.
Message: May I ask boss if we do have a CCTV inside the mansion?
I replied. I can feel pressure by just thinking of some possibilities.
Message: We do, why you ask?
He responded quickly.
It took me a minute or two to decide about telling him the truth.
Message: Boss, someone’s watching us here.
I replied looking around, was it a hidden camera?
I readied myself when I heard a knock from the door, who was it this time?
I rushed to my bag and digged for the small knife I hid.
There were some knocks again. I held my small knife and walked slowly to the door.
Once I reached it I shook silently the doorknob and pulled it. I was ready to use my knife for defense when the person knocking reacted right away.
“It’s me!” he said under his breath.
We both took a deep breath. He looked too cute the way he was relieved.
I apologized and let him get inside. He’s in his pajamas again. There’s this slightly big thing I can see on his back. Focus on your job Nikko!
“How did you say we’re being-..”
I stopped him right away by putting my index finger over my lips giving him a sign to stay silent.
He nodded biting his lower lip and I can swear he really looked so adorable and sexy in that gesture!
Argh! I should focus.
“Do we have CCTV inside this room?” I asked and he shook his head as a no.
Then how come the caller knew I was happy to get a gift?
“Then probably there must be a spy recorder that has been installed inside my room and we can’t talk here.” I said quietly enough for the two of us to hear.
He looked at me seriously as he nodded. I knew I was being crazy but I would always trust my instinct.
Can I see the CCTV recordings?
I typed on my phone and he nodded after reading it and beckoned me to follow him.
Once out of my room we went straight upstairs, he told me that the room for recordings was at the corner.
This floor was awesome.
“Lemme get the keys one moment.” he said and went to his room.
It’s my first time right now upstairs. I can see some paintings on the walls.
I can’t help but to smile while giving my eyes a tour.
It would always be a good idea to live inside this house. Silence may be deafening but it’s really a good place to stay.
“Done.” I heard Inigo speak and we continued walking.
I knew we’re getting at the corner right now. He used his keys when we got in front of a door.
“What made you say we’re being watched?” he asked as we got in.
“I got to take two calls from the telephone and it was the threatener.” I admitted making him sigh. “He talked about what I have been doing.”
I knew he’s really tired of that bastard and he would really like to kill whoever behind the threats.
I requested to play the recordings starting from yesterday. We went silent as we watched.
Once we saw someone walking inside the mansion we played the video from 32x speed to normal.
I wondered if he’s aware about the mansion having cameras around.
That’s one of the securities and if I was not mistaken he’s one of those who escorted us out of the police station.
He was holding something when he went inside my room and by checking the running time, it took him around 2 minutes before he got out holding nothing anymore.
Once he was out of the mansion we watched next the recordings for today. It turned out that he’s the guy who knocked on my door and he was able to get out of the sight when I opened it.
Inigo saw I took the telephone call. After that he paused the recordings and our eyes met.
When mrs. Dela Cruz and I run to a gunman this security was one of those who escorted us and the one staring at the gunman in jail intently.
There might be a connection or something suspicious between them. This must be an inside job.
“You should learn to lock your door.” Inigo said and I can sense he’s somehow concerned.
“Sorry I wasn’t expecting that.” I admitted. “I always thought it would be you.”
“Do you have any plans in mind?” he asked sitting on one of the chairs around.
“Please allow me to watch this guy he’s completely working with the threatener.” I requested.
But how about mrs. Dela Cruz? She’s not safe around that security. And my boss Inigo, I can’t let him stay here as well.
“If you would let me stay here alone, I’m willing to work on this. Please bring mrs. Dela Cruz somewhere safe with you.” I added.
“With me?” his eyes furrowed and I nodded a yes.
He run his hand through his hair, he’s sexy. He’s taking away my focus. No Inigo!
“No. I’m working with you.” he said standing up.
“But boss it’s dangerous to stay here becau-..”
“I said I’m staying with you.” he cut me off.
Staying with me?
He can’t just say such things, he needed to watch his choice of words. Did he know I like him? That each of his words can make me feel like I was on a cloud 9!
I didn’t make a reply. I was really losing my focus!
“Now help me think how I can convince my mom to stay in the hotel.” he said and I just nodded right away.
His mom would probably ask why but good thing Inigo was here to talk to her.
“I can’t believe we’re feeding that bastard.” he said in disbelief.
I saw that he sat again and looked at his feet. His posture, his veins around his arms down to the back of his hands, his falling hair almost covering his forehead.. how can he be this attractive?
I made sure to zip my mouth because I might accidentally say something I’ll regret in the future.
We were already in silence when my phone rang. There was a text message.
My phone was lying on the table next to the monitor where we watched and the screen lit up making me swallow all my self-respect thoughts.
As my phone screen lit up it caught Inigo’s attention.
I saw a smile forming around his lips.
Since when did I get that wallpaper of mine? Huh?!
Had my hand covering my eyes, showing my teeth and smile now how childish Nikko!
Was it funny that it made Inigo smile? I was already dying in shame.
“Look..” he broke the continued silence and he’s taking something out of his pocket.
It was his phone and he placed it next to mine. We got the same model because both were completely alike.
What surprised me was when he pressed the lock button his phone screen lit up.
I wasn’t expecting his lock screen wallpaper because we almost got the same pose in our picture!
I got my right hand over my eyes while he got his left hand over his and we were really both smiling. Same pose!
I gulped. I can feel I was sweating. My tummy was like nesting butterflies and my heart was pounding to scream louder.
My boss got a sexy smile..
I can’t like my boss, I should not fall for Inigo!
I took a deep breath discreetly. He’s still smiling and may be thinking how funny I was but that’s fine because his smile was so nice to watch.
God please take me now..
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