VYRLLE WAS PLAYING with her lips when Light suddenly appeared in front of her, nakatuon ang atensyon nito sa cellphone habang karga ang anak niya. She sighed when she realised that he's playing Mobile Legend, tsaka niya lang din naalala na Sunday pala ngayon.

"Give me one hour tops," Light uttered.

Kinuha niya sa bisig nito si Vystrelle para makapaglaro ito ng maayos. Tumabi ito sa kanya habang naglalaro, he's hands were moving too fast. Hindi niya mapigilan ang manood.

A smirk appeared on her lips.

"I think… matatalo kayo," natatawa niyang bulong kay Light.

Light clicked his tongue and furrowed his brows, "you love me, right? Have faith in me, sunshine!" He hissed.

Bahagya siyang natawa nang makita ni Vystrelle ang cellphone ni Light at pinindot pindot 'yon, she was staring at Light and waiting for him to throw profanities. Pero tikom ang bibig nito habang matalim ang tingin sa screen ng cellphone niya.

"You want to play with him?" Bulong niya sa anak. Vystrelle giggled and nod her head. "Kay mommy ka muna, hm? Naglalaro pa siya e,"

"Let her play with my phone," Light said.

"You're playing, Light." Vyrlle stated the  fact.

"So? Let her, I won't mind. I can smell our defeat," natatawa na sagot nito sa kanya at pinakita ang screen ng cellphone niya.

She pouted her lips and got his phone. "Ako na,"

"You're still playing?" Gulat na tanong sa kanya ni Light at kinuha ang anak niya.

She's an Alucard user, and this hero wasn't her best pick but she knew how to play this one. Her gaming techniques were similar to his father, Tito Xyrus. Because she wanted to top Light.

Laging magkadikit ang hero ng mama at papa nila, but it was easier for her to attack Light's mom with the help of Xyria and Grex, attacking their father.

"Hirap kaming patumbahin ang hero ni Mama lalo na kung nasa tabi niya si Papa," Light commented.

"I know, in game or not, palaging sinasabi ni Tito na hindi siya aalis sa tabi ng mama mo, maliban na lang talaga kung may trabaho siya." she chuckled.

The game lasted for one and half hour, she did her best para maibaliktad ang laban but she made a wrong move. Mukhang napikon niya ang papa ng mga ito nang mapatay niya ang hero ng asawa nito.

"We lost," she uttered.

"Buti na lang wala ako sa Pilipinas." Light shook his head.

Tumaas ang kilay niya nang mabasa ang chat ng Papa nito sa Telegram group chat nila.

XStephen: @Light how dare you? Alam ko na hindi ikaw ang naglalaro.

Bahagya siyang natawa dahil doon. Of course, his father would know. Ito yata ang nagturo sa kanya.

"Hey, can I use your phone?" Paalam niya kay Light.

"Sure, akyat lang kami sandali sa taas, pagtitimpla ko lang 'to ng gatas."

Light kissed her forehead first before going upstairs. Mariin na napapikit si Vyrlle, umangat ang kamay niya at hinawakan ang noo niya. What's up with Light and forehead kisses?

Xyria: Sayang, bawi next time.

Grex: @Light, where are you? We're going to San Diego next week for a tour.

Greta: Nice try @Light. Napikon mo papa mo haha

Light: Hi everyone, it's Vyrlle (:

Mas lalo na kumunot ang noo ni Vyrlle nang hindi lang ang group chat ng pamilya ni Light ang nag-ingay. There's also another group chat, mentioning Light.

Laur: @Light, balita bud? Buhay ka pa ba?

Jyrelle: One wrong move and I will kill you.

Castiel: Good luck sayo at sa future mo @Light

Mikael: Am I that drunk last night? My motorcycle was broken 🥺

Kade: @Mikael yes you are, bud. Akala nga namin ikaw ang mahahampas ng baseball bat e lol

Hindi na niya binasa ang ibang messages at hinayaan na lang ang mga ito. Mukhang hanggang ngayon ay may sakit pa rin sa mga utak ang magkakaibigan. She can still remember how they made them payed for their lunch, kahit na may mga pera naman ang mga ito.

Alistair: Tangina @Light patay ka na ba?

Her forehead creased with confusion when they started counting.

Light: It's Vyrlle, Light's upstairs (:

Jyrelle: Why are you holding his damn phone?

Light: We're playing, Kuya.

Jyrelle: Playing?

Light: ML, may ibang laro pa ba na nilalaro si Light?

Esel: Mayroon. Hide and seek. But his most favourite game is bahay bahayan.

Killian: The fuck? HAHAHA

She tilted her head a little and was about to ask his friends about it but her gaze caught Light. He was now wearing a sando shirt and sweat shorts, medyo basa pa ang buhok at may nakasabit na towel sa balikat nito.

"Come here," aniya at agad naman ito na lumapit sa kanya."Bend down a little, please."

Sinunod siya nito, but his arms were now encircled around her waist. Hinayaan niya lang ito. Kinuha niya ang towel na nakasabit sa balikat nito at marahan na pinunasan ang buhok nito. They're both silent but it wasn't awkward at all.

"Where's my baby?" She asked after a long time of silence.

"In here," he muttered.

"Yung anak ko, Luca…" she softly answered.

Umangat ang tingin nito sa kanya. Bahagya pa siyang natawa dahil mukha itong inaantok sa ginagawa niyang pagpunas sa basa nitong buhok.

"She's sleeping. Ako muna ang baby mo ngayon," pagpupumilit nito.

"You're older than me, ipapaalala ko lang." Vyrlle chuckled when Light groaned, at the same time her cheeks turned red when he buried his face on her neck.

She can feel his warm breath against her skin. Which made her feel hot all of a sudden. She didn't sign up for this kind of sensation!

Vyrlle cleared her throat as she continued to dry his hair.

"By the way, nabasa ko pala yung messages sa group chat niyo…"

"Hm? Which one?"

"Gc niyo na magkakaibigan, they're all mentioning you and I got curious." She explained.

"And?" Light asked, uninterested. Para itong walang pakialam sa mga kaibigan nito.

"They were all asking for you, if buhay ka pa raw ba? Then they're talking about last night, if they're that drunk, and someone says you like playing bahay bahayan… Kailan ka pa nahilig sa bahay bahayan?" Vyrlle asked in confusion.

Nagulat siya nang lumayo si Light sa kanya at mabilis na pinulot ang cellphone nito na nasa tabi lang niya. Salubong ang kilay nito habang nagbabasa ito ng mga messages, and then he'll scoffed, and laugh…

Hindi rin tuloy mapigilan ni Vyrlle ang ngumiti.

Light clicked his tongue and laugh a little. "Hindi ko na kailangan magtanong kung ano ang kasalanan nito kagabi," he uttered under his breath.

Tumabi ito sa kanya at pinalupot ang kamay sa baywang niya. Showing her his phone screen.

"Kanino 'yan?" She asked.

Basag ang harapan ng motorsiklo. By the looks of it, Vyrlle was sure that the motorcycle price was no joke. Her family wasn't a fan of sports car, lalo na at may trauma ang mga magulang nila sa sasakyan. But after her brother married his wife, Isabella, halos lahat ng sasakyan nila sa garahe ay napalitan.

"Mikael. It was a gift from our friend, Esel, pero mukhang ang asawa mismo nito ang sumira." Natatawa nitong sagot sa kanya. "May plano ka ba na bumalik sa Pilipinas?" Kapagkuwan ay tanong nito sa kanya.

She held her breath when Light leaned closer to her.

"Yes," she answered, breathlessly. "Why?"

"Well, kailangan ko na bumalik sa Pilipinas the day after tomorrow, ayoko pa umuwi…" Light answered.

"Work?"

"Sadly, yes…"

"Then, we can do video calls—" she stopped and smiled at him. Humarap siya rito at pinanggigilan ang mga pisngi ni Light.

Light may look cool about his break up with his ex fiance, he already moved on from her, but the wound she left was still in him.

"Ganito na lang, I'll let my secretary hold my phone if I am in a meeting, para kapag tumawag ka may sasagot pa rin and you can talk to Vystrelle." She licked her lower lip when she saw how Light looked at her. "What?" Natatawa na tanong niya rito.

"Thank you…" he whispered.

And so, when Light left San Diego. Kapag tumatawag ito at wala siya, Dania will answer the phone call and let Light play with her little Luca through video call.

Aminado si Vyrlle na nahihirapan siya sa anak niya noong bumalik sa Pilipinas si Light, her baby kept on crying and looking for Light.

Vystrelle kept on calling her 'Dada'.

Of course, hindi niya 'yon sinabi kay Light. He needs to do his work there. Beside, nangako naman ito na babalik ito sa San Diego dahil may trabaho rin ito na naiwan dito.

"He's still talking to Luca," Dania informed her when she entered her office. "I'll cancel your appointment after lunch, so you can talk to him."

Ngumiti lang siya sa kaibigan, "I'll be dead if I don't have a very efficient secretary like you." Pambobola nito sa kaibigan.

Dania snickered and rolled her eyes. Nilagpasan siya nito at lumabas sa opisina niya. May crib si Vystrelle sa loob ng opisina niya, and her phone was safe because her daughter was not the type of kid, throwing every single thing she touch.

"Hi!" She greeted and waved at her phone.

A contented smile showed up on his lips when he saw her.

"How's work, Luca?" Vyrlle asked and picked her phone up. Her little one uttered her first word and was looking angrily at her. "Fine, I'll let him talk to you first." Suko niya sa anak at inabot ulit dito ang cellphone niya.

Vyrlle heard Light chuckled and baby talked her daughter, asking her to give the phone back to her, pero sadya na matigas ang ulo ng anak niya.

[Work is still the same. Miss me?] Nakakaloko na tanong nito sa kanya.

"Yes, we missed you." Deretsahan na sagot niya rito.

She liked him for how many years, being shy around him was not in her vocabulary.

[I missed you too,] Light softly said. [By the way, did you receive the flowers?]

"Flowers?" She asked. And as if on cue, pumasok si Dania na may dalang bouquet of sunflowers. "Got them! Thanks!" Vyrlle yelled.

"Seems like he knows your obsession with the Sun." Dania whispered to her.

[You like them?] Light carefully asked.

Vyrlle was floating in happiness as she stared at the flowers he gave.

Tumango siya kahit hindi naman siya nito nakikita. "Yes, I love them…"

Nanliit ang mga mata niya nang mapansin niya ang card na nakasingit sa mga bulaklak. Vyrlle placed the bouquet on top of her table and picked the card up. Light was talking to her, pero wala rito ang atensyon niya. Mas interesado siya sa nakasulat sa card.

I love you (: - Architect Light Perez

It was a printed hand written of Light. Sometimes, she envied his penmanship. Para itong may sariling font.

Vyrlle was about to give him an answer, but Light had already ended the video call. Nilalaro na lang ni Vystrelle ang cellphone niya. He's probably gonna get back to his work.

Hindi lang naman ito Architect, he also helped his sister managing their real estate company.

"Oh, you're done talking to him? Here's your lunch, and while you're eating, I'll take care of your little Luca." Dania said and placed the tray above her table.

Tumango lang siya at hinayaan ang kaibigan niya na kunin ang anak niya. Hindi naman nito itatakas ang bata, for sure ay ipapasyal lang nito ang anak niya sa bawat department ng kumpanya nila. Boasting how lucky she was to be her secretary, lalo na at halos lahat ng empleyado niya ay gustong mahawakan ang anak niya.

"Delivery for Vyrlle Clemente Perez!"

Agad na umangat ang tingin ni Vyrlle nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses. Her eyes widened when she saw Light standing in front of her, holding the damn bouquet she received a while back.

"W-what… What the hell?" She uttered in shock.

Tinawanan siya nito at nilapitan, she was still in shock, mas lalo siyang nanigas sa kinauupuan niya nang hinawakan ni Light ang baba niya at basta na lang siya nito hinalikan sa labi.

Vyrlle's heart was pounding too hard, it hurts, but in a good way. Nakatulala lang siya kay Light habang ito naman ay parang wala ng balak na pakawalan ang mga labi niya.

"I want to ask you something…" Light whispered.

"A-ano?" she stammered.

Umangat ang sulok ng labi ni Light at mariin na pinatakan ulit ng halik ang mga labi niya.

"Can I be your boyfriend?"

☕