Reckless [Heartthrob Billionaires Series #5]

COURTSHIP "Here are the flowers, sir. I hope your girlfriend likes it." The lady smiled at me as she handed me the bouquet of red roses to me. It was beautifully arranged just the way I have instructed it to be. I really hope she likes it. I smiled and reached for the bouquet. I placed a five - thousand peso bills on the counter. "Thanks. Here, keep the change." I turned back to the door and walked towards my Ferrari Enzo. I gently placed the bouquet on the passenger seat when I entered my car. I was smiling widely like some kind of lunatic but it was okay. I was happy and nothing could ruin my mood. I started the engine and drove to my destination. It was only three in the afternoon and I still have half an hour before she gets out. The travel would only take ten minutes if there's no traffic. And thankfully there was none. I arrived in front of the gate of the university and parked near the exit. Her class should be over in twenty minutes. I'll just wait for her outside I guess. I could see the stares of wonder and amazement from the people coming in and out of the university. Who wouldn't be amazed if they see a black Ferrari Enzo parked outside a university? I decided to shrug off the looks the people were giving me and went out of my car to wait for her outside. If I'm outside, I'll be able to see her right away. I waited for her patiently, my attention focused on the exit. I can't miss her, I know what she'll do if she sees me first. I was waiting for her when someone tapped me on the shoulder all of a sudden. "Hi." "Hello?" I greeted her in return. I didn't want to be rude and it's just a greeting, will I still be so stingy about it? She flashed me a smile. Yes, a lady approached me and based on how she looks... she must be a student here in the university. They don't have a uniform or anything so she was only wearing a pink fitted crop shirt that only reached her navel and then a skinny jeans. So they're allowed to wear such clothes inside a university like this one? "Estudyante ka rin dito sa university?" "No." "Oh." She reacted then batted her eyes flirty manner. Really? Is she trying to seduce me or something? "Then, are you a professor?" "No. I'm just here waiting for someone." I smiled politely. Again, I don't want to be rude but honestly... this girl is kind of annoying. "Talaga? Sino namang hinihintay mo? Kapatid mo?" Oh you wouldn't want to know. I kept the smile on my face. "Nope, someone special." I saw that she was about to speak again but my attention was snatched away by a familiar figure walking out of the gates of the university. She was with some guy and they were laughing at something I didn't know. My forehead knotted. Who is that? "Diba ikaw yu---" "I gotta go." I immediately grabbed the bouquet from the passenger seat and sprinted towards her. I caught her arm and she looked back at me with wide eyes. "Rosalie." "Sir Shin..." She looked taken aback upon seeing me. I smiled at her before handing her the flowers. "For you..." Her eyes were wide as she eyed the flowers I was holding. I know she's shocked but I don't know how to do it any other way. I'm making a move now and this is just the start. "Sir Shin... ano po ito?" She asked, confusion written all over her face. I smiled at her. "Rosalie, I want to court you." "P- po?!" Her eyes widened. "Rose, what is going on? Who is he?" The guy beside her asked. He was eyeing me confusingly. I looked back at him, sharply. My attention turned back to Rose when she spoke again. "Sir Shin, ano po bang sinasabi niyo? Hindi po ito magandang biro." She looked serious. She lightly shrugged off my hand that was holding her arm. "I'm serious, Rosalie. I'm serious about you." I told her with pure sincerity. She winced though. "Kung sa tingin niyo po ay madadala ako sa pa-rosas niyong ito ay hindi po." She lightly pushed back the roses towards me and looked at me square in the eyes. All of a sudden she looked more mature in my eyes. She stared back at me with confidence. "I will forget what you did today, sir. I'll pretend you were never here. So please, umalis na po kayo. You're attracting too much attention here." She tried to move past me but I caught her arm. I was about to speak again when I felt a hand remove my grip from her. I looked back to see the boy who was with her. I knotted my forehead at him. I couldn't stop the irritation from dripping in my voice. "What do you think you're doing?" "She's not interested sir. Respect the lady." He told me. He didn't even cower under my sharp gaze. Damn boy. Who does he think he is? "A- Ashton..." Rose touched the boy's arm. Then she turned to me. "Sir, hindi ko po alam kung bakit niyo ito ginagawa. Hindi ko alam kung anong nasabi ko noong unang beses tayong magkita pero sa tingin ko po wala naman para gawin niyo ito. This may seem harsh po pero I'm not interested with you po. Hindi rin po ako interesado sa yaman niyo. I will never be. I'm sorry." I sighed. I understand where she's getting from. We men are already stereotyped, especially rich men like me. I know even before I decided to court her that she would get this idea about me. I already expected this that's why I am prepared. She's can't reject me and make me give up so easily. "I've already thought this through. I'm not joking nor am I playing with you." I said with sincerity. "I'm too old for games of love, Rosalie. I'm here for the real thing. I want a serious relationship with you. And I will start by courting you." "P- pero---" I pulled her close to me and kissed her forehead. I felt her froze on the spot. "I hope you'll give me the chance." And then I left.