Chasing The Broken CEO

My body froze up upon hearing his statement. My heart is pounding aggressively that I had to put my hand on my chest and pat it a bit. I inhaled heavily. God knows how I wanted to look away but my eyes can't even do that as if they are unwilling to. My chest felt so heavy... because of the familiar emotions he made me feel once again.

"Are you kidding me?" I managed to ask even though my mind is already tangled.

His eyes are still the same so does the emotion on his face. He didn't even show me other kinds of emotion that would somehow tell me that he's just joking. His facing me in a serious manner, in a sincere way.

Shit... Evan Zendejas, if this is a joke then I will definitely kill you. My heart could not even calm down right now!

"No," he said huskily and then his facial expression went soft this time.

Our eyes seem to be locked with each other. I swallowed hard as I tried to observe the emotion evident in his eyes.

He loves me? Is that even possible? Is this a fucking dream?

"Stop playing games with me, Evan..." I stated through my gritted teeth. "For all I know, you're still in love with that Irish Lopez. You can't even move on from her so why are you telling me this now?" "Irish has nothing to do with this, Risha. Stop this jealousy, will you?"

"What?" my eyes widened because of what he said. "Hey, I am not jealous at all! Are you crazy?"

He let out a soft laugh and then licked his bottom lip. I could only gasp and clear my throat because of all these emotions eating me up. I blinked twice and tried breathed in and out just to calm my chest.

"Risha, Irish is already married, alright? Please don't invalidate my feelings just because you knew what happened in my past. In fact, I have forgotten her long time ago. I don't think of her anymore since that day I kissed you," he confessed and then he pursed his lips.

Perhaps, I look like shit at this very moment. I felt my cheeks blushing severely all because of his damn confession... My heart is still pounding aggressively and it's making a loud sound that made me feel nervous too. What if he's hearing my heartbeat? Oh my goodness!

I also don't understand why I want to cry my heart out at this point. The side of my eyes have started to be teary as I continued to gaze in his eyes. My heart also feels the heat as I tried to weigh the emotion painted in his face. Is he really telling me the truth?

"You're a liar..." I uttered in a weak tone. Well, I guess I get weaker whenever he's around.

Why is it so unfair? He can control every part of me by just simply uttering words as if he owns me and my entire body recognize him. I don't understand what did he do to me that I always end up getting weak whenever we're together. This is so unfair!

"I can't lie about it, Risha. I am in love you, badly..." he gave me a smile before breathing out. "And Irish and I were already done. If I still have feelings for her, then you wouldn't see me here. But no, I already forgot her and I am telling you the truth. That's also the reason why I am here, following you like a dog."

I gasped for air. I blinked several times just to avoid crying. His words brought warm to my chest. And hearing those made my heart dance inside of me as if it is so happy because of Evan's sudden confession.

"Well, whatever you say... I... I don't want to go back in the office... C-Can you drive me home?" I asked and then finally looked away.

"Sure. I don't want you to back in that office either knowing Alleje is also working in there," he replied and then he finally closed the door beside me.

I watched how he walked gracefully. He opened the door for the driver's seat and went in. I cleared my throat and looked at the window instead. I don't know what I should say because he just confessed his feelings to me! My face is still blushing and I can't do something about it!

He said he's in love with me. The side of my lips curled up. I can't help but to hide my smile as his statement replayed in my mind. His words made me feel so giddy....

Evan loves me... His feelings for Irish has ended already. I don't know why but it felt so good. I closed my eyes and let those thoughts sink in my head.

"Do you want to go back with me in Manila?" he asked carefully when he started maneuvering his car.

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"Why would I go back with you in Manila?" I asked with my eyes closed... still trying to hide my smile.

"Because I will miss you..." he uttered in his sweet voice. "You don't really want to go with me?"

"Are you my boyfriend, Evan?"

"I know but aren't you going to miss me?" he sounded hopeful.

I bit my lower lip and I tried so damn hard to hide the smile that is becoming too evident because of these nonstop questions we're throwing at each other. "Hmm, slight..." I replied in a fake bored tone.

I'm trying to act as if I don't care that much but deep inside, my heart would want to explore because I feel so giddy and excited, like it will be a death of me any moment.

"I will still take that. Just go back with me so you won't miss me that much," he said playfully which made my heart happy.

I opened my eyes and turned to him. His eyes are directed on the road but the mischievous smile on his lips is too visible. I find it so cute and adorable.

"You're acting as if I like you," I said and giggled like a kid.

"Why? Don't you love me too?" he raised a brow.

My eyes narrowed as I glare at him. He's trying to play games with me!

Fuck, why is it so hard to define this familiar feelings I've been dealing with? It's familiar yet it is unnamed. It is driving me nuts but it feels good at the same time.

"Hmm, I don't know.." I answered, denying the fact that it is possible that I like him because of two things.

First, I am not sure if I like him already. I don't want to name this familiar feelings just because he confessed. I want to be sure of how I feel, and why the hell I am feeling certain emotion towards him.

Second, I don't want him to feel at ease. To go easy on me because of the idea that I like him, too. I don't want him to be full of himself and to be confident. I want him to work hard for it. I want him to earn my trust. I want to see if his feelings are true. Once I confirm it myself, then that is the only time I would tell him about how I feel.

"That's fine. If you're not that ready to go back, I won't force you. Just let me see you once a week. I'm good with that. It will be more better if you stay away from that Alleje guy."

"I can handle him, Evan." I assured him. "And y-yes... You can see me. You have the money and resources so... I know that visiting Bohol won't be that difficult for you..."

I heard him chuckle. My heart almost skipped a beat because it sounded so good. I bit my lower lip firmly.

I hope we can stay like this... always.

"Twice a week, baby. I changed my mind..." he said huskily and held my left hand. He then kissed my knuckles. "I love you, Risha..."

That sent warmth to my heart. My heart pounded aggressively and all I could do is to give him a sincere smile.

I am not sure about my feelings but I think I already know how things will go between the two of us.