In Love

After a week's stay in Hacienda Paraiso, Lucian took me to the airport for my flight to Paris to be with Mommy. I am happy to be with my mother since I miss her so much every time we are apart like this.

"How are you darling?" mommy asked when she waited for me at the airport. I hugged my mother tightly. I miss her so much.

"I'm doing fine, mom. How are you? I miss you so bad." I acted like a child while I am in my mother's arms.

My mother laughed at me and ruffled my hair. She pulled away and caressed my cheek. "Why is my baby growing so fast?"

I laughed at my mom. "I am still your baby," I told her.

My mom gave me a genuine laugh and hugged me again. I can feel how much she misses me. "Of course, you are, darling. I love you."

I hugged back. "I love you more, mommy."

I stayed in Paris with my mother. I helped her with her designs and I enjoyed visiting places while I am on vacation. I made sure I spent quality time with my mother.

1 week before school started, I went back to the Philippines to prepare for another school year.

Vacation is over and we are back in college for our second year. Celeste is also going to study at the university, that's why Kuya Caiden came to pick her up. Caiden doesn't want to be singled out by Marcus. He keeps on getting in Celeste and Marcus' way.

I know that he just protecting her sister but I think Marcus will never hurt Celeste. We all know how kind Celeste is.

We all just laughed at Caiden being so protective of his sister because Marcus and Celeste were in the same school and Caiden was no longer in the university to help protect her. Marcus and Phoenix are in their last year of college.

Celeste and I have the same schedules when we go home, that's why I go with her. Luciana and I have different schedules, so Lucian or Phoenix picks her up. Luciana and I are together every time we don't have school.

"Can you, Caid? Don't be too strict with Celeste! Marcus is a good man. He's our friend," I said to Caiden, who was now in his room. He's off now so he's at home.

He looked at me. "What?"

I sided with him. "Why? Are we stopping you from seeing Hope?" I asked him. I know he thinks that I am biased. I just want to give Marcus the benefit of the doubt and Celeste seems happy being with Marcus. How can we stop her when she's happy?

Caiden shook his head. "Stop making a bridge for them, Lucila!" he said and frowned. "My sister is under 18! And that guy is a playboy!"

I rolled my eyes at him. "Why? Is Marcus flirting? Not yet right? Celeste has only been of legal age for a few months. And Marcus has changed..." I told him.

He shook his head again. I frowned at him. "You're so judgmental, Kuya!" I told him. "Marcus has changed. And you know he's a good person. You just don't want to let go of Celeste so you're acting like that,"

He looked at me in disbelief. "Kuya... don't be too strict hmm? It's not like our baby is going to have a boyfriend, you're going to lose him." I told him. Lucian is really like Luciana when they are trying to protect their sister from getting suitors. It seems that they don't want their sisters to be in a romantic relationship yet!

He eyed me. "You talked as if you have experience," he said. "Why? Do you have a boyfriend?"

I blushed. There will be someday. I wish it will be Lucian. I will never tell Caiden about that even though he's my best friend. there are things we cannot tell even our closest friends and family.

"I have none, of course," I answered and stood up. "So, please... Don't be too tight to Celeste hmm? You won't lose her," I said and kissed him on the cheek before leaving.

I'm really happy with Celeste and Marcus. I'm happy for both of them. Because Marcus has completely changed, he changed for Celeste. His true gentlemanly and sweet nature comes out when it comes to Celeste. He is also very responsible and very considerate. We all vote Marcus for Celeste because we know his intentions are true.

Months have passed and seems Caiden loosen up a bit. Caiden wasn't that strict anymore because Hope had already answered him. Yes. They are now officially in a relationship.

We celebrated that day when we found out that Caiden and Hope are now a couple. All the Griffins welcomed Hope as a new member of their family just like they welcomed Gracia.

They are both very sweet and they are perfect. We are all happy for Caiden and Hope. They deserve each other. And we prayed for their happiness and lasting love.

Something my heart longs for. I hope that when the day comes, the Griffins will also accept me as their cousin's bride. It's still early and I am daydreaming again.

I am just hoping that one day I'll have my chance with Lucian. I really like him a lot. I've never liked a man like this before.

The next few days were busy. Lucian has been busy because he is starting to work at their company. It's funny that he didn't take a high position right away just like everyone else, he started at the lowest position. He's working so he could get his salary.

I am really so proud of him. He's thriving so hard.

And my admiration over him has deepened over the past year. I don't just feel attraction for him anymore. I know this is already a love.

I know I'm still too young for the word love and a serious relationship but my love is too heavy for him. I am in love with Lucian.