Chapter 54

Chapter 54

“Let's use my car,” I paused from going inside my car when he insisted on using his car. He was waiting for my answer while I couldn't decide yet.

I eyed his car parked there; I remember that car. How can I forget his favorite car? It still looks new as before beyond the four years that passed.

“Why not?” I shrugged and headed straight to his car.

“You should not sit there,” my brows crossed when I was about to open the door in the back seat.

“And why?”

“Because I will look like your driver and I don't want that,” he chuckled and shook his head before he opened the door in the passenger seat.

I just tilted my head before I came inside and waited for him to drive.

“Where's the place?” He asked.

“It's near my parents' house,” I looked away when I said that. I felt his stare at me when I suddenly mentioned them. He has no idea that we are actually going to their house.

They gave the entire land to me, then I will use that to shatter and ruin them. Do they think that I need that filthy land? I can even buy them if I want to.

“Have you met them?” He now asked. I still glued my eyes on the road even though I can feel his stares at me while driving.

“I mean, it's been four years since you last saw th—”

“I'm not here to meet them, Architect.” I gave him my cold eyes. I really hate how he acts like they didn't do anything to me. Why is he acting as if my parents are good parents when they are the most cruel ones?

“Besides, it's not like I have good parents. Don't act like you didn't know what happened,” because I can't forget every detail of those days that I suffered at their hands.

We became silent right after I mentioned that. It was better though. I wouldn't be able to refrain myself from being harsh if we continue that conversation.

“Right there,” I uttered and pointed to the house of my parents.

It's been years since I last saw this. Nothing changed, everything is still the same.

“It's your parents’ house, Faith.” Elijah was painted with so many questions. I didn't answer him when I got out of the car.

“Faith, what's this, huh? I thought the land was near here?” I only heaved a light sigh as I scanned the entire place beyond the huge gate that was blocking the house.

“It is,” I said. “This is the land. My house will be built here,”

His reaction was priceless. His lips parted but no words came out of his mouth. He looks so stunned with what I just said.

“Faith, this isn't your property,” I quickly shook my head at him. That's what he knows, that this house and land aren't mine.

“It's mine, Elijah, trust me. They just named the property on me,”

“This is still their house, Faith. What do you want me to do?” He couldn't believe that I am actually choosing this place for my house.

“Demolish the house and change everything. How would I be able to build my own house if their house is existing? Tsk, tsk.”

“And where are they going to live? They are still your parents, Faith. You can't do this to the—

“Yes, I can, Elijah.” I said that with firmness from my voice as I crossed his worried eyes at me.

“They named the title of the land to me, so I have all the power to make them leave and do anything I want in this property. Even the law won't side with you, Elijah.”

It was very apparent that the house and their property here are mine. They should have thought first before naming the property under my name.

“I know that you're mad and hurt, Faith. But where would they live? Besides, your mother has cancer, do you even know that?” Isn't it funny? His eyes were trying to persuade me not to demolish my parents' house. He was indeed trying to beg me.

“Do they know what I've been through? Do you know what I've been through?” I didn't let him escape my eyes at that moment.

“Do they know that I was pregnant? Do you know that I was carrying your child, Elijah?” I didn't want to bring up that topic that time, but with my blood boiling already, I wasn't able to forbid myself from mentioning that.

I witnessed how he was left with no words. He couldn't even say a thing to me. Why? Because he knows that it was their fault.

“The property is now mine, Architect. I am your client, so whether you like it or not, you'll do what I want.”

“But Fai—”

“I will catch a cab, you can go home now. Our business for today is done,” I turned my back at him and got myself a cab I can ride with to go back. I didn't look at him anymore the moment I went inside. That reminds me of the day I finally decided to leave him. I can remember how my heart ached that day when I forbidden myself to look back while he was chasing me.

I came back to the photoshoot after meeting Elijah. After doing everything that I have to do, I went home with Brian who wants to stay for a while in my hotel.

“Aren't you tired? You should go home,” I said as I opened the door of my room.

“Let's have dinner together before I go home. I'm sure you will skip dinner again,” he almost glared at me as he went inside first before me.

“Are these yours?”

“What?” My brows met when I saw two huge luggages inside.

“No, they are not mine.”

“You locked your door, right?” I nodded immediately. Is he trying to imply that someone barged inside my hotel room without me knowing?

“They are mine,”

“Lily!” I exclaimed as I quickly ran towards her and embraced her so tight as if we haven't seen each other for decades. Well, I missed her presence.

“You're back,” Brian said with no energy at all.

“How did you open the door?” She raised her brows as her eyes shone.

“I have my connection in everything, my friend.” She even winked at me. It seems like she got in here without even struggling.

“Can I stay here for a week? I'll ask my secretary to hire someone to clean my condo. After that, we can both move in there,” she said and sat on the sofa beside Brian who was already looking sleepy. He was so stubborn that he still came here. He's obviously exhausted.

“Not a problem,” I replied.

“I'll order something to eat,” Brian said and woke himself up as he began to scroll on his phone.

“So, what did I miss?” Her eyes were now pinned at me.

“Well,” I blew out a light sigh.

“My parents named their property to me,” her jaw dropped swiftly. That was the twist that she was not probably expecting to happen.

“For real?” I nodded with a small smirk beside my lips.

“So, what will you do?” She sounded very curious about that matter.

“Since I don't have my own land to build the house I want, I decided to use that property. I'll get their house demolished,”

“Are you damn serious? Where would they live if you did that?” I rolled my eyes at Brian when he said that. That was what Elijah exactly said earlier.

“That's not my problem anymore. They should have not given the property to me,” am I being so heartless? If I do, then they deserve it.

“Well, she has the right to do everything she wants there since it's under her name,” Lily mentioned and simply shrugged.

“Whatever. I won't stop you with anything,” Brian said at the end.

The next day, I was glued to my desk with a myriad of papers. I have to review a lot and this is what I hate doing the most.

“It's lunch, Faith.” Brian reminded me while I couldn't even look at him.

“I'm not starving,” I replied.

“You should still eat. I already bought our food,” he said and put down the food on my desk.

“Hey, these are important papers!”I exclaimed when he just placed the food everywhere on my desk.

“That's why you should stop working first and eat. Stop being stubborn,” I was about to speak when someone knocked on the door and Elijah showed up there.

I saw how his eyes shifted at the food that Brian was serving to me.

“Oh, is it not a good time?” He asked awkwardly.

“Do you need to see him now? You haven't eaten anything yet,” Brian heaved a heavy sigh.

“I'll talk to him outside. It will be very quick,” I assured him before I stood up from my seat and brought Elijah out of the office. I don't plan to make him stay here longer to even let him sit in my office.

“Are these the new designs?” I asked.

“Yeah,”

“Can I have it first? I'll call you if I choose one already,” I am so damn busy to even check all of this. I'll let him rest for now before I continue ruining him.

“Sure,” he replied.

I glanced at him, waiting if he had something to say because he remained standing there.

“Do you have something to ask me?”

He bit his lower lip, as if he was not sure if he should ask that question to me or not.

“Are you together? Is he your man?”

I almost laughed like a damn devil there when he asked that. Why? Because my plan is working. Oh, god. I'll ruin him for good, I swear.

“Brian?” I confirmed. He only nodded at me.

“If he is my man, what is it to you?” I wore that sly smirk.

“You're just my architect,” I added before I turned my back to him, leaving him with his unanswered question there.

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