Gwyneth’s POV
"How's your day?" Mom asked me
We are currently eating in the dining room and I could not help but cringe when I answered his question. "It's fine. As usual."
I am broken, mom. I would have liked to have told him that, in case I don't want him to worry. Dad and I are busy at work and I do not want to add to the tiredness they feel.
"Do you have a problem?"
I looked up when I heard Dad speak. "Nothing." my smile forced an answer.
I just focused my attention on the food served on the table then ate what was on my plate again. This is not the time to do drama again because my parents are here especially since we are at the table. I only came home once and I should cherished being with them rather than thinking of how broken I am.
"Your mommy has something to say to you." I heard Dad whisper, causing me to turn to Mom.
Gwyneth’s POV"Is everything okay?" I asked Samantha nervously because my plan might fail.We asked Samantha and Kezza for help and it was good that they agreed to what I wanted to happen. i know this may sound stupid because i tried several times to talk to Kalex in depth but nothing happened. It's either he leaves, or I leave when I can no longer handle the ambiance between us."Are you sure it's okay with you? You might get hurt again by Kalex's actions towards you. "Kezza whispered worriedly and even grabbed my shoulder." Maybe you can postpone this first so that you two can think properly. ""I can't miss this day." i forced a smile as I slowly take her hands off my shoulder. I did not tell them I was leaving tomorrow for New Zealand. It's just that, I don't want them to feel worried and they might think I'm leaving because of Kalex. Only Zaina knows and I also told her not to let Samantha
Gwyneth’s POV"Excuse me," I called to a blondina woman who passed by. He looked at me and stared at me from head to toe. Awkward."Yes?"I winced at the reason, it seems that what I was asking was wrong. seeing her the way she looked at me makes me feel uneasy even more."I-I'm a little bit lost," I answered hesitantly and forced a smile. I even looked at the people passing by just to not let him know that I was nervous about his aura. his gaze was frightening, promise.The difficulty is to understand the University's school map displayed near the school bulletin board at the entrance gate."Newbie?" he asked and I quickly nodded as if encouraged. is she going to help me find my way?"I-If it's okay with you-""Wait! Are you sounded like an Australian,?" he interrupted and I stared in amazement.
Gwyneth’s POV"Okay! Okay! Just give me a minute or two. I'll be out." I was confused by the answer on the other line and quickly ended the call.I hurriedly tied my hair. i wore my fave peep toe pumps that fit my black backless choker neck dress. I still plan to curl my hair, in case I don't have time.I grabbed the sling bag from the bed and immediately exited the room. I peeked across the second floor and when I was sure no one was there, I went straight up the stairs. I took off my stiletto before slowly stepping down."Sh-t!" I was weakly depressed when I suddenly stumbled and almost lost my balance. I even beat a prisoner who wanted to escape what I was doing now."Where are you going?"I was swallowed up and stuck to where I was standing. When the whole house lit up, I slowly turned around and saw Mom standing near the railings. Lagot na.
Gwyneth’s POV"Your Daddy is going home next month, to take over the position of his boss.""That's good to hear.after all these years, Dad's hard work and sweat also reaped here in New Zealand. "I replied to Mom while reaching for the pitcher with only water and poured it into the glass. I drank the water before standing up." I'll just— ""Your Mommy will come to the Philippines and most likely, you will come with us too." Dad broke that stopped me."Dad, I have a job interview later," I laughed for a moment and shook my head. "And if you're planning to take me to the Philippines, then I am sorry to tell you but I don't want to." I added then turned to Mom who was also looking at me now.Is this the condition he was telling me last night?"Sweetie, maybe—""Nothis is too much, mom. "I refused because it looks like they
Zaina’s POV"Hi aunt," I happily greeted my friend Gwyneth's mom when I arrived at their house. I kissed it on the cheeks and he did the same to me before I spoke again. "Is he home yet?" I asked referring to my friend.I received a call from my aunt last night and she told me that my stupid friend was going on vacation here. Of course, will I still give up?"He just called and said they were going to take a taxiI really wanted to send them, but he refused and said he could go home. "aunt repliedI just nodded and then smiled. "Okay, I'll just wait for him—""Auntie? Mom called you in the kitchen."I just frowned when this man suddenly appeared and answered our conversation. "Are you rude, gorl?" I can keep asking questions at the same time."All right. I'll leave you here first." aunt said and hurried inside.
Gwyneth’s POV"What did you say?"His eyebrows furrowed and looked at me — I can't exactly read his expression right now."Are you deaf? Do I need to repeat myself for you to hear and be able to comprehend what I just said?"I put the glass I was holding on the table then stared at him with my arms folded. I took a deep breath and averted my eyes and stared at him again to answer him. "I don't like the tone of your speech," I told him frankly. "And I also don't want to be dictated to—""I'm not dictating to you," he moaned. "I'm just reminding you how long you've been gone." full of his sarcastic remarks that annoyed me.What is his problem? How nice of me to open up to him earlier and then he will repay me like this now? Does he know anything? or does he really just want to fight me?"Excuse me."I
Gwyneth’s POV"Did you enjoy our day?" Kevin asked me after he sliced me steak. He put it in front of me and the one on his plate is the one he is cutting now.We had just finished wandering wherever we went, and we decided to have dinner after a long time of nonsense."Of course.""Maybe next month we will meet again.""I already know that," I said because he had told me that many times even when we were still in Auckland. "But maybe you want to have breakfast—" I stopped and turned to my cellphone when it suddenly rang.I was about to ignore and decline the call even though I still haven't seen the caller ID but Kevin shook his head and pointed at my cellphone with his snout."Answer the call first. It may be important.""Okay." I let go of the fork and knife then took my phone that was lying on the ta
Gwyneth’s POV"I was expecting only the four of us Kezza and I to have dinner today." I whispered to Zaina and sat down on the empty seat next to her.It's true, he said we will just have dinner with Kezza. That's what I told Kevin."What are you? I told you yesterday that I will schedule Blake's dinner with the gang." he answered me causing me to frown."But you said your boyfriend — wait!" I stopped when what he said sank into me. I covered my mouth and then spoke again. "Is Yuki your boyfriend?""He's with Yuki, to be exact." Samantha groaned so I looked at her."It's just bad in Kabet ha." Kezza next to him whispered.I don't know, but I'm just preventing myself from laughing at the term fixture. As far as I know, Zaina is not very rude when it comes to men so it is unlikely that she will make Yuki a hook. Maybe if Zaina w
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