Province

Nica POV

I just finished talking to Nate to inform her that I'm super excited for next week because we're going to visit them. I even joke that I already packed my things, even though I'm really done packing my things. Lol

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In the following days, Jay and I focused on strategies and marketing to make sure that our Café will open with a bang. We didn't waste time, I informed Jay as well that I'll be gone for a week. I came home late in order to finish all of the works I had left to make sure there will be no problem while I'm away. I was so excited that I didn't even feel tired today, when I got home I sleep right away. It's just so funny cause I bring a lot of stuff when we will just stay there for a week. Well it's better to be prepared. And I heard there is a beach as per Nate, so it's a good thing that I pack several swim suits. Well, well, well.

I took a nap while travelling. When I wake up I asked Papa where are we, he said it's Quezon Province. I just said okay even though I don't know the place. I was surprised when we're traveling along the coastal road I saw something that's sparkling. Is that a beach? It looks sparkling because of the sun, it's so beautiful. I asked Papa to stop for a minute so I could take a picture, I took several photos and sent them to Nate. Later on my phone rings.

OTP

"Hey! You'll be here soon! Just wait 4 hours." I love how she sounds so excited I can't see her right now but I can imagine her smile.

"I know you missed me Nate but calm down please!"

"Okay, okay! I'm calm now. Take care okay? See you after 4 hours! Bye Tito!"

"Dad, Nate says bye and see you."

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Wake up pretty.

I woke up because of the voice. I open my eyes and contemplate who is the person in front of me. Then I realized it was her, it's Nate. I was greeted with her warm smile. I smiled back and was not able to control myself so I hugged her.

"I missed you Nate."

"I missed you more Monica."

After our tight hug, Nate and I entered the house and saw dad talking to the maids. "Nate, you're going to stay here for dinner right?"

"Sure Uncle!". Nate answered immediately. Nate took me to the room and helped me fix my things. We talked about the Café and I showed her some photo as well. I'm really happy that she liked the design. We also talked about her business here. She said it's doing great and she will take a rest while we are here. I was shocked when she said that. So basically in the next few days we will always be together. I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling. This well be a hell of a week!

After a while, Dad sent us downstairs to have dinner. "Nate, I'll just take care of something at Mercedez tomorrow, you take care of Monica first. Is that okay?

I was surprise. "Dad, why don't you take me with you?"

"Nica, we both know that the only reason you tagged along is because you wanted to be with Nate". Dad teased me. I almost got choked while Nate here is just laughing. Annoying.

"Happy Nate? Happy?" I pinched his side because of my annoyance.

Now I know how my sister feels when these two are together.

After we ate, Nate and I plan to go to her Bar. But before we go there, Nate first showed me the beauty of the Beach nearby, he also told me that this is the longest boulevard in the Philippines. I enjoy the cool breeze touching my face. This place is so calm, time is slow unlike our lives in the Metro. The only noise I hear is splashing of waves, and our laughter.

Couple minutes of driving with Nate's favorite playlist on the background. I love how simple her life here. With her business, she can provide for herself and buy things without worrying if it will hurt her wallet. My mind wanders as we go back to our way to her bar. I'm thinking since she has her stable life here and some business in Manila. Will I be the one to always makes effort to see her? Or do I just have to wait until she needs to go there to take care of some business? It's funny that I'm thinking about these things when we're not even a thing.

I stare at her while she's driving. As the lights reflect in her eyes. I ask her, "Nate? I'm just wondering. When are you coming back to Manila? Don't you have business there as well?"

"Hmmmm. I'm not sure yet. Why do you ask?"

"Oh nothing. I just thought, after my vacation here. When can we meet again?" I chuckled to avoid awkwardness.

"What? Monica, you just arrived, what are you saying?" He laughed and ruffled my hair. I realize she has a point, why not enjoy the stay instead of immediately thinking about what will happen after. I just smiled at her and admired the view.

It didn't take long and we arrived at the Bar.

"Good evening Boss! Good evening mam!", they greet us with a wide smile when we enter the place. After that we sat on the couch and the crew and customers started whispering.

She's beautiful, is that her girlfriend?

That lesbian is lucky, she got a pretty one.

Such a shame, she should have a boyfriend not a lesbian.

What the hell, what's wrong with these people? For God's sake Nate has a name. I moved my chair and was ready to talk to these people but Nate stopped me. She just smiled at me and said, "That's ok, sit down". I just sighed and sit again, but I stared at those manner less creatures and rolled my eyes.

"Are we going to drink hard or just light?", said Nate while looking at the Menu.

"Just light Nate so we can have time to wander around later".

"Okay. You got it Nica." He called the waiter and ordered. "A bucket of San Mig Lychee, one Sisig and Lechon Kawali."

"What the hell is San Mig Lychee Nate??", I asked her while laughing.

Her face looks confuse while drinking water. "What? You said just light, right? That drink tastes good. Promise!" then she winked at me. After a couple of minutes, our order arrived. As we start drinking, an acoustic band also started to perform.

Nate POV

It's Nica's first day here with us and I'm so excited, I feel like I want to bring her everywhere she wanted to go. It's a good thing that I prepared the list of what we will do. I will make sure she will enjoy it.

"Why are you smiling Nate?" Nica said, causing me to go back to reality.

"Ah nothing, I just remembered something, let's just drink".

While she's watching the band, I was just looking at her every move and every smile. No need to speak and no silence to be filled. Me drinking my cold beer, feeling the cool breeze, sitting beside this woman who's occasionally glancing and smiling at me is nothing but a perfect moment.