Always be with you novel Chapter 3

"I think I have seen you from somewhere," Miguel said.

Leena's heart started to beat erratically from his words and actions. 'Does it mean that he remembers me?' She was a junior student that time, and she lived in the house next door to Miguel's. Leena always had a secret crush on him. While, he treated her more like his little sister.

On the Valentine's Day in her senior year, he asked her to go shopping with him. She assumed that they were going with other friends, but when she followed, they were the only two there. There were lots of lovers holding flowers in their hand as they walked pass the street. She tried to guess his intention during those times, but he only took her to the HD Hot Pot she'd always wanted to eat in ever since it opened.

She remembered being so confused that night. Leena had invited him to this place multiple times, but why did he only choose to invite her on Valentine's Day? Why didn't he accompany his girlfriend? "You do know that today's Valentine's Day, right?" she questioned.

Miguel nodded. "Then, why aren't you with your girlfriend now?" As if in shock, Miguel laughed. Till now, Leena still remembered the bright smile plastered on his face. It was as warm as spring. "I don't have one." His eyes glinted. Leena begged to differ. 'You have plenty of friends who are girls.' However, a part of her was delighted to hear that. Maybe after all these years, she actually had a chance.

Suddenly, Miguel took out a box of chocolates. "Here are your chocolates. It's a gift for your Valentine's Day."

The tension between them was insane. Leena's heart started to beat so fast that she thought it would explode at any minute. Her fingers trembled as she accepted the box. Later, Miguel ran his fingers down her hair. "Good," he commented. Without another word, he turned around and left.

When she got home, Leena immediately checked the box to see if there were any notes attached to it, frowning when she saw none. However, the chocolates were enough for her to start to think if he was interested in her too. That night, hundreds of thoughts rushed into her mind. Did he like her too? 'What if he does? What if he doesn't?'

Unfortunately, something tragic had happened to her family that she wasn't able to figure out the answer. From then on, everything was different. She moved houses and never saw him again. Until now, the question she had remained suspended up in the air for nine years.

"It's very kind of you, Mr. Miguel, but how could you have met me?" She smiled easily. "It's an honor to have such an esteemed guest in our hotel."

Leena might as well let him forget her. It was as embarrassing as it was already! Working in a hotel like this, she was already embarrassed to have him to look at her.

Disappointed, Miguel withdrew his hand as if he were stuck in his own hurtful thoughts.

After Leena and Mr. Lu finally settled the conflict, a waiter walked towards her. From the looks of his clothes, it seemed that someone had thrown up on him. Excusing herself, she cleaned the matter up.

Mr. Lu called her back right after. He informed her that Miguel had been looking for her, emphasizing that she looked a lot like someone he knew.

At his words, her heart skipped a beat. Did he still remember her? Did he really recognize her? "There's a girl in Mr. Miguel's heart. He'd been looking for her for years! It seems that no one can replace her," he stated.