Gwyneth's POV
"I beg your pardon," I said, trying to make him repeat his words so I could fully understand what he meant.
"I want to offer you a job," he said and once again diverting our conversation which made me frown in confusion.
"Huh?"
What does he really want with me the reason why he asked for my presence? I am all good as I work for Doctor Mirandes and have no time to look for another job because the next two weeks will be my preparation for the upcoming students of the year competition, so I don't think I could still do things after having a hectic schedule.
"I'll give you free accommodation, your expenses and I can as well give whatever you want,"
Gwyneth’s POVAfter hearing what my proclaimed father just said, I couldn't afford to stay any longer and hear his nonstop blabber. He was making me more confused and he keeps on telling me such absurd things. I might freak out in no time, and curiosity would definitely eat me.I sent my luggage back to my apartment and decided to went to the city's park just to refreshin' my mind. I sat on the swing located near the slides on the left side of the bleachers.I don't know what to feel after he told me I was his daughter. Even the slightest bit of excitement that I should feel just like what I mostly watched in some drama wherein the father and daughter finally meet after a few decades... I didn't felt that.I am still not sure if he w
Gwyneth's POV"Is there something wrong?" I was taken aback when I heard Doctor Mirandes and his voice was somewhat anxious because of how I behave and feeling uneasy. I lifted my gaze to meet his and showed him a stilted smile. "Still worried about your Aunt?" he added."Y-Yeah," I simply said. My liar self starting to invade my mind. It's not about Aunt Carolina, it's about what I found out yesterday. After hearing what Mister Smith said last night, I couldn't afford to stay there any longer. It was like I was it sounds absurd and so hard to hard to believe. Why would I believe someone who's a stranger that claims to be my biological dad? Afterward, I got several calls and text messages from Kevin this morning, telling me that I need to meet my so-called father, but due to my inborn stubbornness, I did not meet him this day that's why Kevin didn't stop from dialing my number every hour, except for now because of J turner of
Gwyneth's POV"One of the best camping ever!" Zaina exclaimed and giggled at the same time.It was the best camp for her because that was her first and probably be her last camp. All of her experiences were always best for her, and I never hear her muttered something that disappoints her, aside from academic of course. I focused my attention on the food and let her blabbered as long as she wants. She will never stop talking though whether I talk to her or not. I'm used to it. I'm really used to her annoying and nonstop babble."Anyway, you didn't come back after you met with Mister Smith. Is there something wrong happened the day he called you out?” she queried, her attention was now on me, and guess like it will be a long journey of question and answer for the both of us. “Laziness overtook me the moment I was about to come back there,” I simply replied for I can't think of any lies as of this moment.
Gwyneth's POV“I hate him!” Zaina yelled out of frustration and with full of annoyance, she threw the used tissue in the trash bin inside the washroom.“Who? Do you mean Kalex?” I asked even though it was pretty obvious that Kalex was the reason why she throws fit and nonstop blabber. I just want to annoy her even more because her expression really sucks and I wanna laugh right now but I keep pulling myself not to do it. I'm afraid that she might kill me before I could get off here, ha-ha.We are here in the washroom and busy fixing ourselves before the next class starts. After lunch, we went straight here and since then, Zaina's mouth hasn't been shut for awhile because she wanted to vent out her anger, totally pissed of Kalex. She couldn't move one because of Kalex behavior jus
Gwyneth's POV“I swear to God! I just met him the other day and nothing is going on between us,” I said, trying to explain to him everything while we were currently walking out of the campus.I didn't have a chance to explain to him earlier because after he arrived from the library, our next class then started until class was over.“I told you, there's no need for you to explain. It's fine, okay? And I am not mad at you,” He gave me an assuring smile, showing he really is not mad. He messed my hair then hugged me so tightly. “I was just jealous, that's why I said such unlikely things,” he suddenly let go of me and kissed my forehead. “I may be jealous but I will never get mad at you,”His words bri
Gwyneth's POV"What do you want?" I asked headlong when Mister Smith approached me as soon as I arrived at his room, or should I say office?Yeah, I came with Kevin because I also want to clarify if they were telling the truth or not. Who knows? Maybe it was all part of their schemes just so that I will feel pity for them and will accept what he really wanted, to be his heiress.“You're back,” it was as if joy filled his voice, and was about to hug when I gestured my hand and stop him.“Just tell me what you want, for I can't afford to stay here any longer. It sickens me, tch.” I said in a bitter tone.I only forced myself to come here and didn't have plenty
Gwyneth's POV“I knew it! My mom wasn't dead. She's alive and I'll gonna find out soon where her location was,” I couldn't hide the excitement in my voice as I told Zaina about what I found out yesterday.It's our vacant period, so basically we have no class at this hour. I then pulled Zaina here in the cafeteria as soon as we were dismissed. I wanted to hear her views and opinion about my dream come true, which is to finally meet my real mom.I could even barely slept last night, busy thinking of what if's and possibilities after knowing the great news. I can't wait to come back there at the mansion and talk to Mister Smith, maybe he will get tired of me if I keep nagging him and would just let me know about my mom just so I would stop bothering him.&n
Gwyneth's POV"I can't fvckin 'believe it! How come someone as rich as Mister Smith turns out to be your biological dad? Can you at least illumine me?" Zaina yelled in amazement. She seemed puzzled, thinking how someone like me who can be compared to a rat instantly becomes one of the richest teenagers in the city. Duh! Am I? I don't even have a single penny coming from him."What else proof do you want?" I asked, obviously bored and then I turned to face Kevin which currently busy eating Zaina's chips. Do you still have unfinished business here, I threw him an annoying look.I wonder when he is going to leave, for he has been staying here quite a while. He keeps on munching Zaina's chips which I bought for her and looks like he has no plan of leaving not until Zaina runs out of chips. Guess like
Gwyneth’s POV"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Local time is ten past three in the afternoon and the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius ..."I can't help but to feel all the excitement as the crew announced that our plane landed. I've been peeking out the window for a while now because I really want to set foot in the Philippines again. It has only been six months, but it feels like forever since the day I've been here. I was excited to see Jase and Kalex. We video called almost every night and they also went to see me at Christmas. They stayed there for the whole holidays but it's not enough to compensate my longing for the two.The hard battle of homesickness!"Have a nice stay ma’am!" one of the crew greeted me before I went down on the plane. I gave her a smile.When I got off the plane, I went straight to a bus that the staff p
Gwyneth’s POVI woke up with the clamorous knocking on my door. I looked at my clock; it's already 11 in the evening. Who would bother to visit me at this time? I don’t even know why I was on my out to see me at this hour when in fact I still had to sleep because my flight will be early tomorrow at five in the morning. I was still yawning while rubbing my eyes as I walk to the door."Gwyn! Gwyneth! Are you there?!" My yawning stopped and my eyes widened when I heard Kalex's loud voice. I immediately ran towards the door thinking that something might have happened to Jase."Kalex?" he was sweating and gasping as he put his hands on his knees to support himself. He's wearing his usual sleeping clothes, his jersey short and a white cotton shirt. "What are you doing here? Why are you gasping?""I ... took ... the ... stairs." He said as his chest is heaving from the gasps. It took me a second
Kalex’s POV"What's up?" Demitri asked as he sits in front of me. I asked him if he could come because I needed someone to talk to. I need someone who could knock some sense out of me. "Where's Jase?""Upstairs. Sleeping." I replied before I took a sip from the glass of whiskey in my hand. I know he's waiting for me to start talking but I fucking don't know where to fucking start."It's about Gwyneth, isn't it?" He asked when I didn't say anything. My chest tightened by the mere sound of her name. I miss her. I miss calling out her name and how she smiles at me in the morning."She's ... she's leaving tomorrow." I said in a low voice as I remember what she said five days ago. I don't even know how long she'll be gone. I was afraid to ask.My mind went crazy by just the thought of her leaving with that fucker and all I ever said to her was that she doesn't need to worry ...
Kalex’s POV"Mommy you're going with us tomorrow, right?" Jase asked Gwyn again as he draws on his book. I peeked at my son's ipad to see Gwyn's face. She's as beautiful as ever."Yes baby, how many times have you asked me that already? You silly kid!" I can't help but to chuckle as I chop the vegetables for our dinner. Jase quickly glanced at me and grinned."I'm just reminding you mommy in case you forget." I shook my head. Jase just reminded Gwyn for the third time in fifteen minutes since they started talking.He was actually referring to her school activity. Since it's family day, parents are requested to attend the said event with their child at school. Jase has been talking about it since he learned that Gwyn and I are both going. I refuse to be absent on his first family day.They talked for an hour. I love hearing their voice and their funny conversations, especial
Gwyneth’s POV"Why are you so quiet?" Quir asked me as we ride the elevator. I was on my way down earlier when I ran into him and he asked me to have lunch with him."Jase is with Kalex now and I don't have anything to do because I've already made all the proposals for my next event. I just need to submit." I sighed.This has always been my problem ever since Kalex and I had an agreement. When Jase isn't by my side I can't do anything so I usually just read a book until I fall asleep. Everything's just boring whenever Jase's not at home.Quir and I decided to eat outside the company. Sometimes the food is also boring because the menu is almost always the same."So I was thinking, how about we go out tonight?" He asked as we eat at one of our favorite place near the hotel. It's delicious here in case there's majesty so we only eat here when new wages.
Gwyneth’s POV"Excellent job, Gwyn." I beamed at as he opened his arms and I ran towards him to hug him. He picked me up and turned me around."I did it!" I shouted at him and we were both laughing. "The senator loved the theme for the party ... he loved everything."They even popped a confetti for me. One of our officemates opened a bottle of wine to celebrate and gave me one. "Cheers to Gwyneth!"After months of preparing one of the biggest events of the year, I'm just so glad I finished the job. Who would have thought that I would host a politician's birthday party?I've been the event manager of big business men in the country but the aura is still different when your clients are influential in the Philippines. I met the president, the vice president, and even celebrities last night! That’s how big was the event that I organized and I'm happy to see the proud look
Gwyneth’s POV"Sorry you had to wait." Kalex said as he took the seat in front of me. I stared at him intently while calling the server to give him coffee.Short stubbles are starting to grow on his chin. There are bags under his eyes and his hair is too long. To some, I'm sure he looked fine, but I know him too well to see that he's not. That's not the Kalex I know. These past few days must've been hard for him.I was making it hard for him."What do you want to talk about?" He asked after his coffee was served in front of him. His eyes made its way to mine, but then he immediately looked away. To this day he still can’t look at me."I'll go straight to the point." He nodded as he mixed his coffee. "I heard you ... at the bar. I heard what you said to Demitri." That made him look at me.His eyes are full of guilt that confirmed that everything I
Gwyneth’s POV"Quir?" He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that I'm okay."You scared me back there." He said and shook his head."I'm sorry. She just came out of nowhere." Said a man approaching us. He seems to be the driver of the car. He helped us stand up. "I really didn't see you." The man approached me. "Are you hurt? Should I bring you two to the hospital?""No. We're fine." Quir replied with a smile and then they talked. He glanced at me before shaking hands with the driver who said goodbye."So, what are you doing here besides killing yourself?" He joked. I was embarrassed to close my eyes because of his question."I haven't seen it." Is this man like everyone who sees me like this? I looked up at him when he chuckled. Since Quir is much taller than me he put his hands on top of my head and beamed at me."Let's get some
Gwyneth’s POVI walked into the building and went straight to Kalex's office. I can sense all those stares from the people here. I know others here know me because I was once Kalex’s high school friend. Maybe that’s also the reason why some of them were staring at me.I just ignored them because I have nothing to do with them anyway. I came here because of Kalex and they weren’t my goal. I also hate people looking at me, as if spotlight was pointing at me as of this moment. It looks like I’ll be their topic once I turned my back at them. These dumb as* has really nothing to do instead of focusing on their work. Tch.While walking to Kalex’s office I came across a kid chasing a ball. He was running and not looking to where he's going so I tried to avoid but he still collided with me, causing him to fall to the floor. Awts. His back must be hurt.“A