"I'm here Amanda, spill the tea"
Reese has just arrived at the headquarters; has not even taken her seat, but is demanding the staff to tell her the details about Yhuan.
Amanda is one of the undercover staff, she gave a folder to Reese.
"That folder contains all the relevant information about this, Yhuan Lardizabal; please treat the information with confidentiality, we don't want to explain to people why we keep tabs on them."
"I understand, I will keep this information safe with me."
Just like that Reese left the headquarters so she can study Yhuan at her home.
Reese sat on her couch, with a cup of coffee in her hand; she nervously opened Yhuan's files. Somehow her gut feel makes her resent Yhuan, but she can't really judge someone based on her instincts; she needs facts if she wants the princess to listen to her.
"Okay, now Yhuan Lardizabal let's see… please be clean."
She saw some surveillance pictures of Yhuan, he was basically a normal teen but his background is quite poor. He was raised by her single mom who works as a dental assistant; he was not in contact with his father since his birth.
He was not particularly good in school because he has two part-time jobs to help his mom make ends meet. His mom also just recently was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
"Poor dude… he has to bear many problems at his age, I feel so guilty thinking he has an ulterior motive with Aila… but what is this feeling I just can't shake off, I still don't feel at ease… there is still something missing with these reports."
"ring..ring…" Reese almost coughed out her coffee when she saw Aila's name on the caller id.
"Yes, girlfriend how was your day? Is your foot okay?
"Yes, I am taking a hot bath now my muscles are recuperating, why does standing in line feel like running a mile."
Aila chuckled, but Reese did not, which is quite unusual… she used to laugh at the smallest things.
"Are you okay girlfriend?"
"Yes, sorry I am just sleepy." Reese was trying to divert Aila's attention.
"Oh, okay, please rest well… I'll see you soon in school."
"yaaawwwn, goodnight girlfriend."
After Aila finished her bath, she was drying her hair when her phone rang.
"It's Yhuan, why is he calling me at this time." Aila murmured to herself.
"Hello Aila, I'm sorry for calling you at this time. I just want to thank you for your time earlier."
"It's okay, I had a great time, and you were fun."
"I'm so glad you had fun… I will definitely treasure this day, my first day with you. Can I still see you some other time?"
"The day hasn't ended yet and you're already negotiating for another date?"
"Oh, so you consider that a date?"
"A group date I guess? Hahaha"
Aila tried to infuse humor with their conversation to make her fluttering heart at ease.
"Fair enough, I actually don't mind if we're in a group as long as I'm with you I'm good with that."
"It's just the first time we've met, I think I need to get to know you more before agreeing on meeting you again."
"Okay, I'm good with that; anything to make you feel more comfortable."
"You're so easy to negotiate with."
"Anything to please you… I'm willing to comply."
"Okay... So can I start a resume type of questions?" Aila was trying to exhaust information from Yhuan, because she is hesitant to ask for his information from her security team.
"Go ahead…"
"What is your zodiac sign?"
"Hahaha… this is more of a slam book question, not a resume type one."
"Don't make fun of me, so what is it?"
"April 1st, so I'm an Aries, I know you're a Scorpio."
"You even know my sign; how do you know so much about me?" Aila wants to seal the deal about Yhuan being a stalker.
"I've told you before, I liked you the first time I saw you... I've asked around about you."
"Then why didn't you ask me directly?"
"Because I was still in a relationship back then... I didn't want to cheat on her."
"But you're saying you were already interested in me, isn't that cheating already?"
"Maybe… but I did not want to involve you with that type of thing so I waited until I have broken up with her."
"That is so mean, am I the reason you broke up with her? I feel so bad about this."
Aila can't help but remember the day she saw him with her girlfriend at the grandstand where she was bawling her eyes out.
"Pretty much yes, I can't lie to her and pretend that everything is okay when it obviously is not."
"That's still rude… you broke her heart... How can you just leave the girl that loves you for someone who does not even know you?"
Aila let out a tone of resentment about Yhuan's revelation to him.
"I know, that's why I can confidently say that what I feel for you is genuine because I am willing to risk it all for you."
Aila "…"
"Hello? Aila are you still there?"
"Yes..."
"I know this may be too much to process, but please hear me out, Can I rap for you?"
"Seriously?" Aila was still astounded by the turn of events, one thing is being named as a cause of breakup when you're unaware then the next thing you know, you're being serenaded.
Please listen to what I have to say.
Even though I'm broke
Even if I have a hole in my pocket
Even my jeans have already faded
And even though there are many guys
Please believe me, even though I'm just like this a
Simple person (you are my constant prayer)
The only thing I can brag about to you (is ...)
My love for you, which will never change
And no matter what storm, I promise to pick you up
What I dream of so far,
You do not need to answer
I just want to make sure that your
Tears will never flow again for no reason
But if they ever do, I will be the one to wipe those tears away
'No need to guess
Even if I only carry the exact fare
To be with you, I will do everything
"You know how to rap"
Aila complemented Yhuan's rapping skills.
"Every word I said is from my heart Aila, I'm not in a hurry, I've waited long enough a few more months or years is nothing for me if it means I will be able to be with you. That's how much I love you Aila."
"I honestly don't know how to feel about this, Yhuan I'm sorry."