18: i miss you

"It's time for you to go to bed."

Cora came so I was disturbed from sleep. He was already in his pajamas when he arrived. It seems that he and his mother had argued again, so he came here.

"Because my body hurts, I'm tired," I answered. He brought wine and crackers. It seems that he still wants to drink with me even though he knows that I don't really drink.

"Why? Don't try so hard to work out. You're only making yourself suffer."

I frowned.

"My body is used to it."

"If it's good, why does it hurt?"

"Jacob and I had sex last night."

He was stunned for a few seconds. I understand why he reacted that way.

"You're joking, right?" he asked with a laugh.

I smiled and shook my head. I also bit my lip because Jacob was worried about what happened to me last night.

It hurts but it's nice to remember.

"No. I thought it was just a dream. He suddenly entered my room, then..."

"Did he say something?"

"Nothing."

"Then you let him do that to you without you even talking?"

"Well, we're married, so that's normal, Cora."

He spread out.

"Just be happy for me. I don't want to think anything negative. I want to be happy."

"Oh, he is. No, you're the happy one. But I'm telling you when-"

"Positive thoughts only, please."

"Tsk! It's up to you."

"Why are you in a bad mood, huh?" tanong ko.

"It's nothing. My boyfriend said we would meet and then it didn't work out. I'm annoyed."

"Maybe he's just busy. He's a businessman, right?"

"Yup."

"Oh hey, don't drink. Let's go to sleep. I really can't handle my sleepiness anymore. Night, Cora. ​​Stop drinking alcohol. By the way, how is your business?" I asked sleepily.

"It's fine, I didn't have the budget. That's why the construction is delayed a bit."

"Can you lend me some?"

I'm going to sleep, eh, I spoke again.

"Ahm..."

"Ugh..."

"How much?" I was very sleepy, but I answered anyway.

"Five million, I will also pay before the end of this year."

I'm really sleepy.

"Cious..."

"Oh. Let me see. Tomorrow, Cora. ​​I really can't take it anymore."

When I woke up the next morning, Cora immediately asked me about what she owed.

"I can only lend you one million now, because I'm opening a new store in a mall."

"New branch?"

"No. I franchised. I'll meet the owner tomorrow."

"Huh, maybe you can put me first."

"I already talked to him, eh. You know that all my money is already out there."

He snorted. "Alright, one million, it's really not enough. Next month, can you give me what you're missing?"

I'm still missing something.

"Alright. I'll see. I don't have any money here, so just go with me. Let's go to the bank. And please, be careful."

"No worries."

I have showered and dressed. Cora was also in a hurry so I couldn't even apply lotion. Only at work later.

"Be careful," I reminded Cora again when I dropped her off at the mall.

"Yes. Thanks. Next month, huh."

"Yes. There are still 25 days before that," I said.

Jacob wasn't there, so I just joined my employees who wanted to eat at the buffet after work. Awi and I couldn't eat many of the foods, but we were still full.

Tomorrow I will go back to the gym again. I must do what I do continuously so that I can achieve my goal and ideal weight.

Just me again. I would have been happy if Jacob was here especially since something has changed in our relationship. I tried texting him again.

"Just got home. Be careful there." It's just like that. Very casual. Even if I wanted to send a sweet message, I was embarrassed, because what else might he think.

Today I expected Jacob to come home so I went home early. Because I went to his favorite restaurant to take out his favorite foods. I told Manang earlier not to cook dinner.

I hope we can eat together later.

"Jacob, has he arrived?"

"Not yet, hija. I've been looking forward to it, eh."

Where is he? It's six pm, ah. Will he go home at night?

I went upstairs to take a shower and get dressed before going back down to help Manang set the table.

"He's here," Manang said when we heard the car arrive. It's almost eight o'clock. He rubbed his forehead when he entered the house.

"Hi..." I greeted him. I'm just on the sidelines, because I've been in the past for a while.

He stopped walking for a moment and I barely glanced at him. I'm dressed well now because I know he's coming. He nodded and walked towards the stairs again.

"Have you eaten?"

"Yes."

That's when my shoulder collapsed. I even waited for him but we can't eat at the same time.

"Let's just eat, hija," said Manang. He caressed my arm.

"Let's go." I know that he is just as disappointed as I am. We are still excited about his arrival.

There was a lot of leftover food. "I'll just heat up the leftovers tomorrow, I'll eat them. I'll put them away, hija."

"Alright, Manang. I'm going to rest." I wanted to go to Jacob but I stopped myself. He doesn't seem to be in the mood so I'll just let him go.

I got dressed again. I put on my pajamas. My shirts that used to almost fit my body are now loose. My endurance of hunger and my exhaustion at the gym are paying off.

I was about to fall asleep but I woke up when I felt the bed sag.

"J-Jacob!

Why is he inclined to be surprised?

He stood beside me. hugged me

I was stiff from lying down and almost stopped my breathing. I also simply smelled my breath even though I knew I didn't have bad breath.

I leaned over and hugged him back. I thought he would just sleep next to me but his hand started to squeeze.

He gently put his hand inside my t-shirt.

"I miss you, Jacob."

"Hmmm..." he whispered in my ear before kissing it.

"I miss you..." I moaned. I want him to answer me.

"I miss you too..." I felt like crying with joy when I heard the answer I was hoping for.

I moaned again when his hand traced my chest.

"Oh, Jacob. I miss you."

My body was shaking while my eyes began to water. I'm just so happy right now.