The Doctor Who Loves Me

Rui was startled when he saw Cali standing on the entrance of his office. He was even more surprised to know the reason behind the sudden visit of Cali at his office.

"Hi Dr. Dee, I brought you lunch so you won’t have to go out. You see, I’ve been learning to cook lately to quench my boredom. Grandfather is too busy nowadays in helping Dion with matters at Life Hospitals that he doesn’t even have time to taste what I make, so I thought to come over and ask you to do the tasting. Just try a bite and if you do not like the food then we can go out to dine." Cali explained in a row while she prepared the table in Rui’s office.

Rui was speechless and just said, "This is so sudden Cali..."

"Yes I know, I am sorry about dropping by suddenly like this. But I had already checked with aunt Jean and she said that your schedule today is not very tight..." Cali answered with a grin. She liked Rui’s assistant. She heard that she was also like a mother to Rui and found Jean very nice and accommodating.

Rui gulped because he could now realise that Jean liked Cali seeing she let Cali invade his space.

Rui smiled at Cali and rose out of his chair to join her on the couch. He felt touched by simple gestures like this. Someone who actually took time to bring him self-cooked food and take care of him was something new for him to experience. It was the first time that anyone tried to show adoration towards him and he couldn’t help but appreciate this gesture of Cali in his heart.

"You didn’t have to bother though..." he whispered while he watched Cali put the food in his bowl.

"I told you I’m bored at home and this is my time pass. It’s just a friendly gesture and don’t think ahead like I’m doing this to get you to fall for me hard, alright. I mean we have an agreement, and it would be best if we can know each other well and become friends too. So I am trying to know a little more of you." Cali explained. She tried not to stutter.

Of course she had other motives but what she said was also true. She wanted to start off as close friends at least and know each other more as time goes by.

Rui was silent because he himself had his own plans. Yes he did agree with Cali but after everything had been settled on Xander’s side, he would soon leave Cali without a warning and give her time to understand her real feelings. Because he thought it would be best in their current situation as Cali was a very naive girl who could be impulsive.

He did not want Cali to hold onto him. He wanted her to spread her wings since she was still young. He wanted her to experience a lot of things while he was not around. That way, Cali could decide wisely whether to end the engagement or not because as long as he would be around her... Cali would definitely hold onto him.