01 - Wait.
A ray of sunlight flashed my closed eyes that made me woke up. I stood up and did my morning rituals.
I'm fixing my things when I was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. I went towards the door and opened it and saw mommy was standing outside my room.
"Zoey, hurry up. Blaze is already downstairs." Mommy Cassy informed me.
"Yes, Mom. I'll be down after." I replied.
I got my bag, and I'm ready to go. I went down, and there he was. My Jax. He's very dashing, and I can't help myself from falling.... hard.
He's currently talking to my older brothers, Kuya Zavi and Kuya Zach. They were also laughing about something as I approached them.
Jax immediately stood up when he saw me. He advanced towards me and gave me a warm hug. I smiled as I felt him kiss my hair.
"Good morning, my Cali."
Cali. He's the only one who calls me that. And me, I prefer to call him Jax instead of Blaze, like everybody, used to call him.
"Good morning too, Jax."
We smiled at each other, then my two brothers, as usual, disturbed us. Well, it's just Kuya Zach because Kuya Zavi, was just intently looking at us.
"Zoey, you're too slow to move. You're always let Blaze wait. If he gets impatient, he'll leave you." Kuya Zach said jokingly.
I glared at him, and he just laughed at me. Kuya Zach is three years older than me. While Kuya Kuya Zach and Blaze are friends, and they are varsities for our basketball team.
"Let's go," Jax uttered, laced with tenderness.
I looked at him, and my eyes softened. He can really change my mood quickly. I smiled at him and nodded.
He held my hand, and we went outside. He opened his car, and I sat on the passenger seat. He closed it and went on the other side.
I am thinking about when I will say yes to him. I am also wondering how I will tell him that I am saying yes to have a relationship with him.
He's courting me for one long year now, and I admire his loyalty and patience. Every time we were together, I felt his overflowing love for me.
All the day with him was pure bliss and happiness. That's why I want to say yes and be his girlfriend. I want to discover new things with him as my boyfriend.
I woke up with my reverie when he kissed my cheek. I looked at him and saw him staring at me full of love.
I am thrill because I know and feel that he is so in love with him as much as I am with him.
"What's wrong, Cali?" He said, full of love while holding my hand.
I stared at his handsome face. He had striking chiseled facial features; a strong jaw, well-sculpted nose, thin lips, and eyes with a shade of light brown. His hair was a little messed up, and he looked hot.
One year had passed since I first saw him, but he is still the most handsome man I ever laid my eyes on. He looks manlier now, with this broader shoulders and his baritone voice. I can't take my eyes off of him.
I heard a cough and looked him in the eyes. I can feel my face reddened because of that. He caught me checking him out! He chuckled, and he drew his face closer to mine.
I can feel his mint breath against my face, and I'm too embarrassed to look at him, but I did.
I met his eyes, and burning passion and love are visible in his eyes. He looked at me from my eyes down to my lips. My heart beats faster that made me closed my eyes and waited for his kiss, but it didn't happen.
Seconds later, I opened my eyes and saw him back from his seat. His jaw tightened, and I can see his tight grip on the steering wheel.
"Jax," I called him. He gazed at me, and what he said after made me fall for him deeper and harder. Oh, Jax.
"Cali, I want your first kiss to be mine, but I want it to be memorable. I don't want you to think that I'm taking advantage of you. I want to be your boyfriend first before I claim it, baby. And I'm very willing to wait, love."
Because of what he just said, I love him more. I love him very much. I proved how much he is willing to wait until I answer him yes with all the things he did.
He made me fall hard, and I'm drowning in his love. And I don't have the intention to go up now. I want to feel harder and deeper in love with him.
I grinned at him and leaned forward to kiss his cheek.
"Thank you, Jax."
He smiled and held my hand. Right this moment, I just noticed that we already stopped, and we were already in front of our campus.
Have we been that way for a long time? Am I that lovestruck girl that everything around me goes unnoticed every time I am with him?
He unlocked my seatbelt and went out. I watched him opened the car door for me. We walked hand in hand.
We bumped into some of his teammates on the basketball team, and he nodded at them to acknowledge their presence.
We were headed to my department. It's normal for us to do this. Jax' accompanying me first towards my room before heading to his.
He is taking up Business Administration. He is the sole heir of Villaraza International, one of the world's largest hotel chains.
Meanwhile, I am taking up Interior Design. And in the future, I will be working in our own company, SVD Holdings, an Engineering and Architectural firm for whom my brother is currently the CEO of the leading corporation.
We reached my room. I looked at my watch and noticed that we still have time to prepare for our first subject.
Jax leaned forward and kissed my cheek. He pulled away and smiled at me. I gave him a hug in return and smiled fondly at him.
"See you later, baby." He grinned at me.
"See you later, Jax." I smiled.
He bid his goodbye and turned around. I watched him went on his way. When I can't see him anymore, I went inside our room and waited for our professor.
I was putting my things back in my bag when my phone beeped. Since the class was dismissed already, I can freely use my phone. A smile formed on my lips when I read the message.
Jax:
Baby, I'm waiting outside. I'll take you out on a date. No buts. I love you.
Jax never failed to make me smile. With those sweet little things, he's always making my heart happy every time. And I can't wait to say yes to him and make him the happiest man alive.
I didn't reply to his message, but I hurried up packing my things. While fixing, someone called my name, and I turned around.
My best friend approached me and widely smiling at me. She's looked thrilled. Maybe because of Kuya Zavi, who she has a big crush on.
"Zoey! Zoey, Blaze is waiting for you outside." She informed.
Thalia, as usual, looked restless and too giddy. She looks like she's the one who has a suitor waiting for her outside the room. I shook my head while smiling at her. She's my best friend since elementary.
She really went here just to inform me about Jax. Gladly, our buildings were near, and maybe they went here together. I am in the same department as Thalia since she's taking up Architecture.
"Thalia, stop it. There are too many people here, and they might hear you. Maybe go to Kuya Zavi. Go to his office and invite him to have a date with you."
After I mentioned my eldest brother's name, she suddenly fell silent. Her smile slowly vanished.
Do they have a problem? What did my brother do to her?
I wanted to talk to Thalia, but knowing her, she won't speak to me about it. I'll just wait for her to approach me to talk and tell me what happened.
She shortly laughed again to refrain from getting awkward for the sudden dead air a while ago. If I know, she's just covering up her true feelings right now.
"Hey, Zoey, go to your Blaze now. You're so slow. He accompanied me when he learned that I'll go here. I have to tell you something, but then I'll tell you next time. Enjoy your date!" She happily exclaimed.
She dragged my hand, and we started walking outside the room. I smiled when I spotted Jax in the hallway.
He is very handsome even though he is only leaning on the wall with his left hand gripping the strap of his backpack and looking at his phone with his right hand.
Maybe he's still waiting for my reply. I smiled at that thought. He seemed oblivious to his surroundings, and many girls are gawking at him.
I remembered the first time I saw him… At that beautiful moment, I know that he captured my heart.
Jax knows that I love him, and I have never been in denial of my feelings for him. Jax made me the happiest girl alive when he told me he loves me at he'll court me.
I approached him, and that was the only time he looked up and put his phone back in his back pocket.
"Hi." I smiled at him.
"Hello, love." He answered back.
He wrapped his arms around my waist. I smiled and gave him a light peck on his cheeks. He chuckled.
He buried his forehead against mine, and I can't help my heart from beating too fast. I felt his minty fresh breath through my face. I want to hug him, so I did. He was always sweet to me, and I loved it.
"Let's go, baby." I nodded at him, and we started walking to the parking lot.
After fifteen minutes, we arrived at the restaurant. We were ushered by the waiter to our table. The setting looked so romantic.
The table with candles and rose petals and the whole ambiance was set for romance.
I slid onto the chair that Jax pulled for me. He knew all my favorites, so I let him order our meals. Meals were served after a while, and we enjoyed it.
After laughing and reminiscing about funny moments we had together, we decided to go home.
We arrived at the SVD Residences. He walked me until we stopped at our front door. I faced him and held his hand.
"Jax, thank you for today." He smiled and kissed my forehead.
"Anything for you, baby." I blushed. I don't know when I will get used to hearing his endearments for me.
I hugged him, and he hugged me back for a while. We pulled away, and he bid his goodbye.
I watched his retreating back when he went into his car. He rolled his window down, and I waved back at him.
As I went inside our house, my smile never faltered. I went straight to my room to take a shower.
I went outside the comfort room, and I heard my phone ringing. I walked towards my bed to reach it and saw the caller ID. Jax. I immediately answered it.
"Hmm.. baby." He mumbled.
"Jax? Why did you call?" I asked.
"I just miss you, my Cali." Thankfully, we are just talking on the phone, and he didn't see a blush spread on my face because of what he said.
Because of his sudden sweet words, I can't seem to look for words to utter. It took me a long time in silence. That's why he called for me again.
"Baby…" He uttered to call my attention.
"Hmm?" That's all I can say.
"I love you." Love and sweetness laced in his voice that I am too preoccupied and bit my lip harder than usual.
"Ouch." I blurted out. Damn!
"Baby, what's wrong? What is that hurt?" His voice mixed with concern.
"N-no… Nothing." I stammered.
"Baby, please be careful. I am not with your side. Please, take care of yourself."
"Yes, baby." I blurted out involuntarily.
"Come again?" He spoke.
"What?" I asked. Not sure what he's trying to say.
"Repeat what you said."
What? Repeat what?
"Yes?" I questioned.
"No." He cleared his throat.
"What is it then?" I am too confused now.
"The one you called me." Oh my gosh! That's when it registered that I really did call him baby.
"Jax." I felt shy once again.
"Come on, baby, repeat it." His voice was too soft saying that.
"Baby." I am still embarrassed.
"Damn, I'm so smitten. Baby, please, again."
"Baby." Silence enveloped us except for his deep and heavy breathing...
"Jax? Are you there?" I called for him.
"Baby, can you tell it again?" He asked.
"Jax! I am shy."
I heard his manly chuckle that made me smile wide.
"Damn! I love you, baby. I love you so much, my Cali."
"Wait for me, Jax. Wait for me." My energy must have been consumed already that my voice felt weak saying that.
"I will, baby. I will."
I overlooked the time I spent talking to Jax. I don't want to end it, but then I am too sleepy now that Jax must have noticed that why he decided to let me finish the call.
Wait for me, Jax. I love you.
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