Chapter 40

Almost

I came from the bottom of the hill and fell from the very top of it. I quietly listened to the conversations between papa and Don Juanito. I was suddenly nervous. I can't believe it. The whole talk is about business. They never opened the topic again about fixed marriage after Ezekiel, and his father talked.

"Thanks for the big offer Juanito." dad said and shook hands with Don. We are already outside their tall tower. Our car was waiting for us as well as their line of luxury cars, and the last one was ours.

After their conversation, I still wondered if I would also pay attention to Ezekiel. I can't accept the truth that there's a chance for us! How does it feel to be in the same house? In the same room? I feel like I'm on cloud nine.

"Let's go." papa demanded. My heart pounded. My heart jumped! I first glanced at Ezekiel, who was smirking and looking at me.

"Uh, bye!"

He just nodded at me.

I followed Cindy, who had just gotten into t