Lennox POV

These days, I only feel like I'm in absolute bliss. But at the same time, I could not help but think that I am out of my mind, as if I'm addicted to some kind of drug.

Even at work, I'm hoping that I get a message from her. Unconsciously, I'm also constantly looking for a reason to talk to her and could not wait until I can see her again.

Then, when I hold her, I could not help but be mesmerised everytime. Her height was just right against mine and even though she was not voluptuous, her body had a lot of charm. The line that connected her slim waist to her pelvis was beautiful.

It is only now that these emotions, touch and scent, excite my heart to the point where I feel like I'm losing myself.

And it is only now, where I feel like a woman could be this lovely.

Truly, confessing that I liked her was just the right thing to do. I feel undeniably relieved, as if I have gotten rid of something heavy from my chest.

But then, I really want to take it slow...

I want to enjoy what we have currently and savour it.

I am a detailed-oriented person and would always have plans in advance but for now, I feel like I am doing something extremely spontaneous.

I thought I had an answer to how we'll go, but then when I do start to think of an answer, my brain gets short-circuited.

Millen Yu is really different. I could tell that she's special, and I feel emotionally attached to her in a way that I certainly did not feel with others.

All I know is my feelings are genuine, and I hope that these feelings can reach her through my actions.

Just when I thought I can indulge myself with more blissful days with her, a news report came from the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, predicting a calamity that could possibly bring the whole country in chaos.

I twitched my mouth as soon as I read the report. According to them, the typhoon will hit the country in the next few hours.

In other countries, this type of thing can be predicted and monitored much earlier. But because the national government essentially neglects research and new systems that could aid in innovating many of the country's sectors, the country could only rush and be unprepared for the calamity.

Also, the latest national budget did not even invest enough on the calamity fund, even though our country is prone to calamities like typhoons.

I just can't wait and sit around, waiting for what would happen next.

Surely, a lot of people will suffer, especially the vulnerable and the poor.

As much as possible, in the city that I serve, I want to be able to come up with mitigation and smart solutions to be able to help them.

After all, they were the people who put their trust in me. I have the duty to serve them and make sure that they are getting what they deserve.

Public service is more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and the nation.

Fortunately, the rest of my team were alert about the news as well. Immediately, we had an emergency meeting to prepare for the possible damages that the typhoon would bring in the city.

With the collective wisdom of my team, I am always informed. With that, I will always do what I believe is right.

Just as predicted, the typhoon shook the whole country in an instant.

"Typhoon Terran hit the country last night, with the urban cities in the capital taking the most damage. This is by far the biggest typhoon to have ever hit the country since 20 years ago. So far, death tolls are 400 overall. Thousands of people all over the country became homeless in an instant, begging the government for help." the news report remarked.

In the news report, flooded areas are shown, with houses being flown away and people sleeping in unsanitary public areas. People they interviewed were in a messy state, sobbing and asking for help.

La Coron City is one of the metro cities in the capital and just like what the news report mentioned, it was heavily affected by the disaster. There are a lot who suffered from the calamity and several things needed to be done.

It did not help that the national government was too vague with its instructions, as if it did not truly care about the damage that the typhoon brought at all.

They were not decisive and accurate with what they were saying. Furthermore, they just hastily said that is up to every leaders of the cities to come up with innovative ways to deal with the calamity.

I tried, but I really cannot conceal the disappointment and revulsion I feel.

The people who are currently heading the national government clearly values self-interest more than the interest of the people.

But since they did say that local government units would have to come up with their own strategies without relying on further instructions from them, my team had endless meetings everyday.

We arranged risk assessments as well as data analysis that we can make judgments from for our next steps. Also, we have started to order relief goods right away and prepare cash vouchers.

These are simple political decisions, but they easily impact the well-being of the people.

That is why, every political decision must be made based on how it would benefit the public.

As a public servant, I am doing my best to develop and serve. It is a great challenge, but there is no greater honour than to be able to honestly serve the public.