Have You Wonder

Make Me Believe

We walked separately towards our offices and he was waving his hand like an innocent child saying goodbye to his most favorite playmate. I just raise my palm in the air as I bid goodbye and he was smiling from ear to ear. I can't help but smile as well because of his contagious smiles.

"Good morning, Ma'am Enzey~" Flor greeted and I automatically smiled back at her.

"Is there some good news for you today?" She asked which made me so confused.

"You smile differently today. That's why there's good news that brings out this good vibe." She added.

"Really? Nothing special happened. It's just that, maybe I wanna make the first day of the week a little bit lighter by starting the day with a smile." I explained and she just throw her thumb in the air as she agrees with me.

"Have a wonderful day, Ma'am Enzey~?" Flor said.

"You, too."

I walked upstairs and Ms. Jehan greeted me good morning with a bright smile on her lips. So I greeted her back with such a wonderful vibe. But she looked at me with an amused gaze.

"It seems like you are in such a good mood." She denoted.

"Am I, Ma'am? Flor says the same thing. Am I that gloomy for the longest time?" I joked and she just chuckled at what I said.

"No. It's not like that. But today, you seem to be so blooming and bright more than ever. Is there anything you wanna share?" She queried and I just shook my head in denial.

"Oh, okay." She smirked as if she has something to tell me.

Then I walked towards my table and start dealing with the endless paperwork. Here comes my workday. Hope today will run smoothly.

"Property Division, this is Enzey. How may I help you?"

"Hi, good morning. This is Architect Suarez. May I speak with Ms. Enzey, please?" What's with him? Acting so formally as if somebody's listening to him.

"Yes, speaking Architect." Ms. Jehan looked at me as she was also surprised that an Architect is calling me. She looked at me with so much intrigue.

"Before the news arrives at you, I just want you to know that I didn't mean to cause these rumors. Well, it is not a baseless rumor but still, you might end up being teased by your officemates." He explained and that sinks in. It must have been about the lunch in the cafeteria.

They've been complimenting me about being blooming not because they noticed but because of the news. They've heard about me and Luke having lunch together.

"Oh...oh, I see, Architect. I'll take note of that." I scoffed at the way he apologizes. That sounds... sweet and considerate.

"You should have realized that right before you leave your friends and chose to have lunch with me that day. How do you think they'll read that?" I teased him for his recklessness.

"I know, right. I was reckless. They must be pestering you" He said.

"Actually, I wouldn't know until you told me so." I tittered.

Ms. Jehan gives an eye as if teasing me for giggling while talking to an Architect over the phone.

"Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. Now, I've got work to do so maybe see you around." Then I drop the call.

Here comes the interrogation. Ms. Jehan, Flor, and Mei were lurking around, giving me an eye to tell them about me and this Architect.

"So... the Architect." Ms. Jehan started and I just couldn't help but smile from her sweet interrogation.

So I have no choice but to tell them what's going on. Maybe it's time for the girl to talk. Besides, I am not planning to tell them everything so giving a piece of the truth and facts won't hurt.

"That's wonderful, Ma'am Enzey." Flor complimented.

"That... is romantic. Of all the people you could randomly meet along the way, you end up meeting again in the office. That's nothing but romantic." She trilled.

"I should choose my seat on the bus wisely from now on." Mei joked which made us all laugh out.

But the laughing and chitchats were interrupted when the phone rings again. I immediately picked it up and I was pouting my lips when I dropped the call.

"Why? Is there something wrong?" Ms. Jehan queried worriedly.

"The Architect. He's downstairs." I respond.

They all laughed because they know what's going to happen. I might get fried up downstairs with their teasing and playful remarks.

Ms. Jehan decided to come with me to Sir Manuel's office because she is so intrigued with how he looks like. She might probably like him more than I do.

I knocked on the door and just like before, he was sitting facing Sir Man. He looked at us as soon as he heard the door open. Sir Man and Ms. Jehan were exchanging gazes with malice.

"Hi, Architect. Nice to meet you." Ms. Jehan introduced and herself as she greeted him with such a great vibe.

"Anyway, please take care of our Enzey... I mean our renovation. Looking forward to your wonderful design." He giggled at her comments and just smiled brightly in response.

Sir Manuel starts giving instructions about the pertinent documents that were needed for the finalization of the renovation. We were all seriously talking about the design and stuff but Ms. Jehan didn't take away her gaze from Luke, observing him carefully.

I looked at her as she was staring at him. Luke took a glance at me and he just smirked at how badly I wanted to stop her from staring. I just can't concentrate on the instructions because of this uncomfortable situation we are in.

"Jehan, stop staring at Enzey's man." Sir Man commented as he teases us. What an ice breaker, isn't it?

"Sir~" I complained as they were having fun teasing me.

"Oh, sorry for overstepping the boundaries without knowing anything about the two of you." Sir Man excused.

"I'm not sure about Enzey but I loved what you said, Sir," Luke responds.

"Which part, the Enzey's man?" Ms. Jehan commented but Luke just smiled and didn't even try denying it.

Sir Man and Ms. Jehan were laughing in this humiliating match-making. Why do I even agree to have lunch with him in the cafeteria when I know this disaster comes into life.

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The day passed by smoothly and I just decided to go home early for a change. I mean, what I've been through I decided to go home early since then. That night still have this little scare in me.

I was logging out when I unexpectedly bumped into Luke and his friends along the way. They were not saying anything but their eyes tell me more of their thoughts. The guy from the cafeteria bumped his elbow on Luke which made him notice me.

"H-hey~ Going home early?" He asked with a smile on his lips.

I just smiled back and nodded in response. I envy him for being able to talk to me casually in front of anyone. I hope I have the guts to ignore all the rumors and all the teasing from all the people who know me. Well, maybe these rumors catch more attention because Luke is undeniably hot and a Mr. Have-It-All.

After that, I just walk towards the Bundy clock to clock out then put my earphones on while walking towards the back gate.

As I arrived, I was surprised who's still there standing. He waved his hand as soon as our eyes met and smiled warmly as if it's me who he was waiting for. Why is he still here? He was supposed to be with his friends, wasn't he?

"Why are you still here? I thought you left with your friends?" I was surprised and delighted at the same time that he's still here.

"I told you, I want my hedgehog to feel safe and loved. I haven't figured out how to show love but I'm here to fulfill the second one." He blurted as it was nothing but my heart starts pounding really hard.

Since when did you like being called a hedgehog, Enzey?

"Oh, hedgehog. So where's your new pet?" I played along but he just smirked at the way I react.

Those hands should be taken away from the inside of the pocket. It makes him look cooler while smirking and I'm catching my breath from staring at this masterpiece.

"The bus." He pointed as it arrives. He rode on right after me and I'm glad there's a vacant seat for me on the two-seat column.

"Why are you taking the bus when you have your car?" I queried while paying for the bus fare for the two of us. I insist it's my turn now.

"Who wouldn't like taking the bus when you get a free ride like this?" He responded while taking the bus ticket.

STOP.SMILING.PLEASE.

"Come on. You know that's nonsense."

"Number coding." He giggled as I reply.

Minutes have passed we were silent as we sit side by side. This was nothing before until today makes it feel different. He suddenly fell asleep while his elbow starts pressing my side and his head slowly leans towards me. I tried to sit straight and raise my shoulder as high as possible to make his head lean on me properly and hopefully, comfortably.

As soon as his head landed on my shoulder, I almost stop breathing so loud to keep him sleeping in peace. But before I knew it, he relaxed his arms and put the weight of his head on my shoulder without hesitation.

"I'll take advantage of this moment to sleep comfortably on travel like I never had before thanks to this young lady who often sleeps next to me. I guess, t's my turn." He commented while burying his head on my shoulder in his comfort.

For some reason, I didn't talk back nor do any violent reaction. I just let him be just like he always does for me despite being a stranger.

I don't know why but Luke keeps me making me believe that doing things I never did to anyone but to him is fine. He keeps on convincing me and making me believe that it's not a bad idea to give him a chance more aspects I never pay attention to.

Luke makes me believe that it's fine to welcome people like him like I never used to. I just hope that he is not doing this just to make me believe.