“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.
"Hello? Alli?""Dude I was the one who called you and you are looking for my girlfriend?" Andrew said a bit annoyed.My eyes widen. I can't believe that Andrew really calls Lieo! Did they reconcile already? That's great news! I'm happy for both of them."I know that it's your phone number. I just assume that it was Alli who called using your number since it's impossible for you to call me especially at this hour." Lieo calmly explained."Fine. The reason that I called is that I want to introduce you to someone." Andrew said then he look at Ava.Ava on the other hand suddenly became qu
"Oh! You guys are fast!" I rolled my eyes at my cousin who was the one who opened the door for us. He asks us to come in, I rolled my eyes again at him as I was entering their hotel room. Andrew and I had no choice but to shorten our vacation because of these people. I didn't get all the details, all I know is they are here because they have a meeting with Catherine to talk about the sponsorship. I didn't know that this sponsorship is in a hurry for them to fly here in the US."We are now complete!" Mike said cheerfully. Indeed because even Iya was here. I can't believe that time will come where I'll say to myself that I am not happy to see them. How can
The party has already started but Noah and Ava are still on the road. My forehead creased. It's been an hour since Noah texted me that they are already on the way here. They are supposed to be here by now because my apartment is just 30 minutes away from Ava's house.I excuse myself from my friends to call Noah. "Where are you? You guys are supposed to be here by now!" I said as soon as Noah answered his phone. I heard him sigh. "We are already outside your apartment." My eyes widen. "What?! Then why are you not coming inside?" I asked."Ava is hesitant to come in," Noah explained.
I was shocked and ashamed at the same time. I realize that in my eagerness for him to move on, I became insensitive to his feelings. I know how hard it is to move on from someone you truly love. I'm so thankful for the love that he is giving me, but I want him to fall in love with someone else who will give me the love that he deserves. "I'm sorry," I said sincerely.Lieo smile at me but it didn't reach his eyes. My heart hurts seeing him like that."It's okay. As I said, I know that your intention is good. But I will appreciate it if you will let me move on, on my own way and phase." He said quietly.I bit my lower lip and nodded at him.