I TURNED to Nicholas and he saw the shock register on my face. A small smile played on his lips. I guess he gets that a lot but I can’t trace the arrogance on his face. He turned his head to the side to avert my gaze but a sudden smile on his lips give him away.
“This way please…” a uniformed man who I think is the hotel manager guided us. I never had a chance to talk about it because the hotel manager quickly approached him.
“Good evening, ma’am!” Some employees greeted me. I just nodded at them, I almost bowed my head in embarrassment as well. Everything surprises me. Thats the bonus of having a low expectation, expect nothing and people will surpass it with ease.
I followed Nicholas who was still busy talking to the hotel manager, so I took the chance to wandered around the hotel.
The lobby is classy in the most unclassy way possible. The deep brown floor shines as well. I looked up at the luxurious staircase, even though others prefer the elevator I seem to prefer to walk up there. I also looked up carefully to see the chandelier that made rainbow colors dance across the luxury lobby.
I looked back at Nicholas as he stopped walking for me to wait.
“How’s it going?” he asked as we looked at each other.
“I can’t believe this is yours!” I blurted out.
He didn’t answer but just shrugged at me.
“Tch, you’re so humble?” I said before laughing.
Again he has nothing to say, and lightly shook his head .. He chose to squeeze my hips closer to him which I was not prepared for.
“I wouldn’t mind leaving like this, or displaying my excessive self-esteem. What important is, who’s with me along the way…” He turned closer to me and tilt his head to looked at me in the eye, ” And it was you,”he whispered.
My lovely red mouth slightly opened and the muscle of my body just froze. I used to hear him sing for me but this time it’s getting deeper and unexplainable.
“Uh, I’m hungry. I’m sure your food here is delicious?” I said and duck my head.
he mocked at me then shook his head. “Let me take you to your suite first,” he answered me so I didn’t comment.
The suite he reserved for me was only on the fifth floor. I didn’t even wonder why he chose to stay on the same floor just a few doors away from me.
“Please enjoy your staying here Miss. Banaag!” The hotel manager greeted me.
“Thank you!” I’m just sparing the answer, if I can still speak english I might not be honest with what he has to say so I chose to just keep my lips together.
They talked for a while with Nicholas who was near the entrance door as I chose to focus on the entirety of the suite.
The room is light yellow with the beautiful murals on the wall. The window is so large, the drapery for the window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room.
I never thought of living in such a luxurious house. Small but fun is enough for me. I stepped to my feet to face the veranda. The city below is so far away and I’m like in another world.
I turned to Nicholas who was standing next to me.
“Did you like the view here? If not, we can move to another suite.” he questioned.
“No, there’s no need for Nick. It’s already too big for me.” I giggly said, to calm the troubled heart.
“If this is tol big for you, I can join you here, just tell me.” he whispered, his lips twitched a sudden smile.
I suddenly felt awkward, blush seared through my cheek. I could not speak immediately.
“I’m just kidding, anyway I made your dinner, so you don’t have come down to the lobby. Then you can rest because we still have a lot to do tomorrow, ” he said to me staring into my eyes.
“Uh-you? H-won’t you eat with me?” I asked him softly. I’m actually embarrassed to be with him, because I know we don’t have equal status in life.
“I can’t be with you, because the staff as well as the photographer has arrived. I need to catch them first to give some details on the photoshoot,” he said quickly before gently applying the palm to my hair.
I nodded slightly at him before bowing.
“Alright, I’ll be going. Just enjoy the food, and take some beauty rest for tomorrow’s photoshoot,” he said to me before stroking my hair again.
I followed him with a look as I walked out the door. Later, food arrived that Nicholas had brought up for me.
When the food was served to me. I quickly ran out of it and decided to take a break. I still wanted to tour the whole hotel but I didn’t seem to be able to do it because I was tired from the trip.
The room contained a king sized bed, that well covered by soft and warm bed sheet. I excitedly laid my back at the bed and shut my eyes. I felt so relax… I just experienced sleeping in a suite that is so luxurious. The smile grew over my face, I hugged the soft pillow and thought about what might happen in the next few days.
A series of phone rings awakened my sleep. I narrowed my eyes and pulled the device to answer the call.
“Hello?” I said in a hoarse voice.
“Cherry!” a loud voice said over the phone.
I got up suddenly and quickly glanced out the window, the sky was still a bit dark so I frowned and spoke.
“Farrah…” I went back to lying down again.
“What? Get up, aren’t you excited to tour theBarcelona?!” She seems to be heterogeneous.
I glanced at the grudge clock in the corner of the room. It’s five o’clock in the morning.
“Isn’t it too early to take a walk?”
“Earlier is better, we have a photoshoot later at afternoon!” she said.
I held my own forehead, before speaking. “Okay, I’ll be right down…” I agreed.
“No! Don’t bother, I’ll just go up to your suite. See you!” she said goodbye to me before hanging up the phone.
I got up to hug the red robe. I took a few steps off the veranda and sat upon the cool metal chair. I didn’t make the mistake of exposing myself to the beauty of Barcelona. The wind sang along as the daisy sun finally showed up in the porcelain sky.
I drew a deep breath that paused in my lungs.
“Good morning, sunshine,” I whispered.
I wasted no time, I took a quick shower. Although I wanted to spend time in the bathtub full of rose petals, I didn’t do it, because I was more excited to tour Barcelona this morning.
“Good morning!” Farrah greeted me, I loosened the door open for her to enter.
“OMG! This is unbelievable!” she commented on what she saw inside.
I just shrugged my shoulders at her reaction, even I had the same reaction last night when I entered this beautiful suite.
“How much is the rent here in a day?” There is nothing in this question as the gaze travels across the room.
I didn’t answer, I decided to just focus on fixing the trench coat I was wearing and combing my hair before facing her.
“Let’s go!” I pulled her hand to leave the room.
Several foreigners and staff greeted us with a warm smile, we couldn’t help but laugh at Farrah because she tried to talk to a Latino bellboy.
“It’s so bad that before we get back to the Philippines, my nose is definitely bleeding from talking to those people!” she blurted out that makes me laugh.
I shook my head and laughed so hard, I admit, even I wouldn’t try to talk to Latinos because I don’t want to get a nose bleed.
Because the sun was shining, we immediately got a ticket to take the bus to Parc Güell, Farrah was right, if we had late we would definitely not be able to enter because of the crowd.
Parc Güell is situated a little north of the city center on one Barcelona’s hills. A great view backs across the city and a good spot for sunset photos. That’s what I read on the postcard I was holding earlier.
We carefully lined up with some tourists there, we also had some Filipino compatriots talking while queuing. They are all very accommodating and approachable.