I am thrilled that Hero is doing fine. It feels like a dream to see him moving, smiling, touching me. I feel like my longing for him does not end. I lived for four months in fear and anxiety. Every day, I draw the courage leftover from me to keep going, to believe that he will wake up one day. And it happened. He finally woke up, and I am just so happy to be given another chance to make up for him. I feel like everything is just a dream. In an instant, all my suffering and longing ended. In a moment, I came to life again. I held Hero's hand. He then interlocked our fingers and kissed the back of my palm. I couldn't help but smile at what he did. Everything he does makes my heart sink in happiness. It is getting more in-depth, but it makes me whole.

　　"I'll go for a walk with you today. I don't have any work so that I can stay here until the afternoon." I assured him.

　　"You sure about that? I'm afraid you'll get bored. I need therapy." he said and pulled me closer to him.

　　The Montesilva mansion is quiet because Yshnaira and Lyra are at school while Sharlene is on vacation with Alexander. So far, only Hero and the housemaids are here. Aunt Robie does not want Hero to stay in the condo because he cannot walk very well. I agree with that. It's good that he's here so that someone can take care of him.

　　Hero leaned his head against the backrest of the couch. He looked at me carefully and raised his hand to caress my cheek down my lips. His thumb traced my lower lip. I kissed his thumb and looked at his soulful eyes. His eyes are still stunning, like the first time I saw him. Unlike before, I was comfortable staring at him.

　　"What are you thinking?" I asked him when I noticed his silence. He's still tracing my lips.

　　"I want you to stay here with me," he said softly and looked at me while the pleading in his eyes was evident. "Every day, Kim. . . I want to see you when I wake up first thing in the morning. I also want to see your face before I sleep at night. Is that possible?"

　　I sighed at what he said. I pressed my lips together, trying to hold back my laughter. Did he seriously ask me to live with him? For Heaven's sake, Reid Alvedo, my brother, will not allow that!

　　"You know how conservative my brother Reid is," I said, shaking my head. "I can be here every day if you wish to, so I will just go home at night."

　　His brow shot up. He then pouted his lips and rolled his eyes. I couldn't help but laugh. He knows what will happen once we decide to live together without getting married just yet. Reid will freak out for sure. It would be a headache like the way he felt in trouble with Hyrie's issue in life.

　　"Reid is just a monk." His statement made me laugh so hard.

　　"You know, He hasn't moved on and quite anxious about everything we do."

　　The side of his lip curled up. "He's insane."

　　Reid is still suffering from his long overdue heartache. That's why maybe my older brother is overprotective of us. He does not want us to experience what happened to him. On a lighter note, I feel like such things will never happen to me. I'm pretty sure Hero, and I will have a great relationship.

　　"Come on, Let's go outside." I urged him. I turned on the window and saw the clear sunshine. "It's a good weather, Hero. Do you want to go for a walk in the park?"

　　"Fuck. Can we just cuddle in my room?" he begged and hugged me around my waist.

　　"Hero! You have to go for a walk!"

　　Hero shook his head while his face was buried in my shoulder. He even tightened his grip on me. This sweet side of him! I get so nervous when it comes to this!

　　"Let's cuddle, instead. Please. . ." Hero whispered seductively right through my ear.

　　I swear it sent shivers down my spine. My heart started to pound aggressively. I can feel his cool breath on my neck while his lips are traveling from my shoulder up to my nape.

　　He's seducing me!

　　"Hero. . ." Darn it! "You need to exercise. . ." I breathed in.

　　No, Kimberly. You can not give in just because your boyfriend is seducing you! Don't break the rules! He needs to have a walking session for at least thirty minutes per day!

　　"Baby, cuddling is an exercise, too," he replied huskily with his hand brushing my cheek. He then touched my chin and made me turn to him. Our gaze locked into each other.

　　His Adam's apple moved gracefully. My mouth fell open significantly when his eyes lowered, looking at my lips.

　　"You're going to kill me, queen ..."

　　I shook my head. "No, it is you who's going to kill me. . ."

　　I could no longer hold back, and I was the first to lose this game because of how good he is to seduce me. I leaned forward and gave him a soft kiss on his lips. I felt his hand tighten around my waist. His other hand traveled from my cheek up to my nape so he can deepen our kiss. He bit my lower lip, which made me open my mouth so he can taste more of me. I tilted my head when I felt the stroke of his tongue inside my mouth.

　　I let out a soft moan. I didn't even recognize my voice. I immediately stopped kissing him, and violently stood up. I fixed my hair and my clothes. The question on Hero's face was evident. I frowned at him.

　　"You'll still walk, Hero!"

　　He chuckled.

　　Look at this guy! And why is he chuckling? My heart was still beating fast because of that kiss! And did I just moan? I felt the warmth on my cheeks. Oh my goodness!

　　"Alright, I'm going to walk," he said and stood up in front of me with his boyish grin.

　　"You're not funny!" I scoffed at him and then marched out of their mansion.

　　Holy cow, Kimberly! You are losing to your boyfriend! He only kissed you once, but you're so affected and into it! I swallowed very hard and turned a blind eye. Just calm down, okay? I rubbed my forehead and looked at the big door of the Montesilva mansion. From there, Hero slowly appeared.

　　He's only wearing a white v-neck shirt, gray jogging pants, and comfy slippers, but he's still dazzling like an angel. His brown-colored hair was shining under the sun. I think he is even more handsome right now. He was holding his black cane, which I need is no longer necessary. He can walk. His right foot can't still walk properly right after the car accident he got himself into, but the doctor said he would get better eventually.

　　"You didn't wait for me," he said coldly to me as he got closer to where I was standing.

　　"I did. I'm still here, waiting for you!" I answered and pointed to where I am standing.

　　He rolled his eyes. He put his arm around me, and we strolled out of their territory.

　　"You still owe me a cuddle, though. . ." he said when we got out of the main gate.

　　I sighed at what he said. I looked up to see his gorgeous face. He was staring seriously at the road as we walked. I then pouted my lips.

　　He's been asking for us to cuddle so many times already.

　　"All right, when you behave. We'll cuddle," I said that made him turn to me.

　　"Is that for real?"

　　I nodded. "Only if you behave, king. Finish your one-week walking session. You can't be lazy about this. If you finish this task, I'll give you everything you want."

　　He smirked. "That's easy."

　　I smirked, too. He can't just get what he wants. I know what he usually does when I don't visit. Yshnaira, his younger sister, mentioned that there are days when he felt so lazy to exercise and walk. I had to make way for him not to miss his sessions.

　　If that includes cuddling as his prize, then I'd give it. After all, I like the idea too.