"I already told you my side. It's your turn to give your decision."
I knew that she had a reason why she chose that path. Now, I understand her more. Anne may look tough on the outside, but deep inside she was broken and longing for love. I already noticed it for the past years that I have been working with her. She was always looking for acknowledgment. She wanted to feel that she was needed.
I like Anne as a friend or a family but never in a romantic way. I am also protective of her. And this time, I think she needed my protection more than anything.
I went to her and hug her. I felt her flinch but she was shaking while crying.
"You went through so much
"What do you mean?"Anne smirk at me and seated on the chair across mine. "For the past two years, Andrew and I created a special bond. So no matter how hard you try to tarnish my name and reputation, Andrew will always believe my story while you become the bad person."I remained poker face though deep inside I was hurting because all the things she just said hit me. I was indeed the bad person since Andrew chose to protect Anne."And soon he will realize who he really loves." She said and then she stood up.Anne was about to leave when I finally found my voice. "Special is different from pity," I said calmly but I made sure that all the words I uttered are
"Can we name that someone?"People in the studio were all quiet but you could see the anticipation in their faces. Vince is not giving any reaction, while Iya and I were exchanging glances. Andrew took a while before he gave his answer. He smiled at the camera. "I would love to announce to everyone how much I love this girl, but I must respect her decision to make our relationship private.""Are you saying that you are already dating?" Ms. Toni was the one who was brave enough to ask Andrew."Yes. I've been dating her for more than two years now." He said in a calm voice.The audienc
"Welcome back my star!" Noah opens his two arms to ask for a hug. I smiled and went to him with excitement. He hugged me as soon as I reach him. I could feel the warmth in his hug. I miss this guy. I immediately release him when I heard Andrew's fake cough. I smiled and went to him. I hold his hand and I introduce him to Noah. "Noah I'd like you to meet my boyfriend Andrew. Andrew, he's Noah a very good friend of mine." Noah was the first one who offered a handshake to Andrew but Andrew just glared at him. "Andrew," I warned him.
“You took this long to ask me that?” I said to Emma and chuckled. All of them stop with what they are doing and waited for my explanation.I smiled at them. “As you all know, Andrew is a very good friend of mine.“ I started my speech.“It just so happen that he also has a scheduled business meeting here in the US. When he heard that I will go back here to do all my pending commitments, he ask me if he could go with me since we both have a business commitment here in the US.” I explained to them.They did not say anything and waited for me to continue with my explanation.
“OMG! I can’t believe you’re here! I miss you, Alli!” Alexa greeted me excitedly while hugging me tightly.I smiled and hug her too. “I miss you too, Alexa!” Alexa was busy at the time when I decided to go back to the Philippines. We didn't have a chance to talk and said our goodbyes. “Hi, Alli! Welcome back!” It was Thomas. My forehead creased when I notice his hand on Alexa’s hip. They look so close and intimate.“Hi, Thomas. Thank you but I am not back for good. I will return to my country after I'm done with all my pen
"Alli!" It was Alexa. She texted me last night asking if I could spare her time because she wanted to talk to me. Even though my schedule is loaded, I still made time to meet her. I know that the reason why she wanted to talk to me is because of Noah."Alexa!" I greeted her back and kiss her on the cheek. We are in one of Thomas' restaurants. Most of Noah's family are in the food industry. Some of them open a restaurant and bars. Some chose to be in food distribution like wine. Thomas' restaurants are also known here in America but not as famous as Noah's restaurant, simply because Noah's restaurant is their family's legacy. Yes, Noah was chosen as the heir of their family business.
"You're back." I was startled by Noah's cold voice. The way he looks at me matches the coldness of his voice. He was seated in the home bar area. It was Noah who suggested building a home bar in my apartment. We both love to drink wine and other liquor, especially during winter.Andrew is across him, looking like a bartender in the bar. I saw him pouring whiskey on Noah's glass.My forehead creased. What are these two doing right now? Are they doing a role play where Andrew is the bartender and Noah is the customer?I went to them and kiss them both on the cheek."What are you guys d
"Can we invite Noah to join us on the island?"The excitement in Andrew's eyes is now gone. It was replaced with a frown. "Why do you want to invite him on our vacation? We both agreed to spend this vacation with just the two of us." He calmly said.I lower my head due to the guilt that I am feeling now. I know that I am being unfair to Andrew. He was right, we both agreed to spend this because with just the two of us. But I don't think I'll be able to enjoy the vacation knowing Noah's heartbroken.Andrew sighed and pulled me to him and he wrapped his arm around me. I leaned on his chest.