I pressed my forefinger against my tragus while trying my best to walk properly towards the VIP couch where my friends are sitting. My other hand is holding my phone right on my ear but I can't seem to understand Kuya Sage's words from the other line."What ?!" I shouted, but my voice was overwhelmed with the loud music and plenty of screams everywhere."You- come- two-" I creased my forehead as I struggle to analyze whatever he wants to say. I'm already tipsy and the crowd is getting wild and wild every minute."I can't hear you! Call me later! Bye!" I shouted at my phone and stuck it in my back pocket when I finally reached the couch."Hey, Lea!" A guy from the same couch stood up to greet me. I don't know him actually, he wasn't here earlier when I left this circle. I arched my brow at him. "Ah, I'm Jeffrey. I'm from the college of business and finance." He lend out his hand for a handshake and smiled exposing his couple of dimples.I nodded and took his hand for a second shake bef
I threw myself on the soft bed. I blew a lot of air when I realized I hadn’t been breathing since I got out of Gavin’s car.I'm still wearing the dress and heels I put for the night out earlier, as if I don't want to move. My mind was too busy with what had happened. I just want to turn back time so I have never done that shameful move!What will he think? That I flirted with him even though we were cousins? But I didn't know! How am I going to face him tomorrow? I even heard that he will sleep here tonight. Shit, I don't want to see him again!Did he complain to brother Sage? those people at the bar who saw us, they used to see me like that at the bar, but what if they found out he was my cousin?My eyes widened at my own thought. Oh my God! I can't let that happen! I Immediately got my phone out of my pocket and dialed Adam's number. He's 24, but I don't call him brother. Seconds later and he picked it up."Yo Lea—""Fuck, Adam, I need your help." I sat down my bed and tucked my ph
I looked at him with dagger eyes as I walked down from his Aston Martin. He took me to Panorama Heights in Nivel Hills. I glanced at the simple logo of Anzani Restaurant above the entrance as we walk towards it. As far as I can remember, this is a Mediterranean cuisine.I wonder where did Kuya hold his celebration? Damn, Gavin Wyatt, you gotta feed me well.The staff welcomed us when we enter the place, I scanned my eyes around and to my surprise, I noticed that they've changed a lot of details in its interior. We were guided to an exclusive table for two and I must say that the ambiance became more elegant and cozy."Thank you," Gavin said to the crew who assisted us. We both sat down and fell silent. I crossed my arms over my chest and looked at the glass mirror beside me, but I can still see him in my peripheral vision.The waiter handed us both the menu. In my super frustration, I did not open it. "Homemade open spinach lasagna, and arugula salad. I want Dom Perignon for my champa
"Kuya!" I hugged older brother Loren as they entered the house. He was very handsome wearing a black button down shirt, black pants and black luxury watch. His clean cut also complimented his look."Ate Celine!" I also hugged my sister Celine. She's wearing a black turtle neck mini dress paired with a black stiletto and her hair straight down at her back. Perfect for her brunette skin."Lea, where's dad?" Kuya asked."At his office, are you staying here?" I asked back."No, we'll just drop by. We're on our way to the mall. Hon, stay with Lea for a while, I'll just talk to dad very quick." He said goodbye to his wife. Sister Celine nodded before my brother kissed her on the lips.My mouth formed a letter 'O' with excitement, my sister Celine was very embarrassed but my older brother didn't seem to care. Kuya Loren messed up my hair as he walked pass me and went straight to the stairs.I smiled at my sister Celine and invited her into the kitchen. "Where's Cohen?" I am specific to their
The last time I saw my mom, she told me I was special. Not just because I am her only girl, but because she look out for me the most.I used to be a crybaby and very fragile when I was a little. That's why they all observe their behavior when I am around and they never let me get hurt.I was not used to befriending just anyone because my instinct is telling me that they will leave me someday. Some will talk behind my back because of my personality, some will use me for fame and power, and there would be people who'll aim to put me in danger because I'm weak.I was taught to take precaution when it comes to socializing, that's why from being an annoying crybaby, I became too self centered and protective with my well being.I didn't notice that because of my desire to avoid being hurt, I became different from other people. I don't know how to get along with many and I am often entitled as 'ill-mannered brat' when I was in my freshman days in high school.They say I lack emotions, I don'
While on the way there, various scenarios came to my mind. I can't believe he's cheating on his girlfriend. Is he really just here for my kuya's wedding or to flirt?My every breath was heavy and my forehead furrowed as we made our way to the bar.When I got to the bar I quickly walked inside. I was greeted by the loud music and shouts. Someone else bumps into me but when it sees me it quickly pulls away.I rolled my eyes and looked for Wyatt around. I saw Cora with Brianna and Moli on a vip couch so I approached them."Lea! I thought you're busy?" Brianna greeted me with a bit of a hit. Maybe they've been drinking for a while already."Damn sexy, ah?" Moli commented on what I was wearing.I didn’t answer them and just turned to Cora. "Where's my cousin?" I asked even though I wanted to erase the word 'cousin'' from my vocabulary.She pointed Wyatt's seat to the far side using her pout and I saw that their coucj was filled with women and that they were still in the same position as in
Cw: Sexual harassment"You better give me my wallet." I said while panting. I put both of my hands on my waist while breathing heavily."Damn, bro, we hit the jackpot!""Look at that wallet if it's full.""'Nice, bro, even sexy.""Miss, can we talk to you? Come here first .."I raised an eyebrow at them, "We're talking now. I said give me my wallet, damn it!" I could no longer hide the irritation. Their faces are annoying, they obviously won't do any good.They laughed and the two approached so I backed away. "'Don't get too far, no one will help you here ..." said the bald man with no shirt.I've been here for second, but only now I'm getting nervous. As they got closer I became more frequent. I made a mistake in my decision to chase the snatcher, I made a mistake to even go out!I will run. That's right. I will run. I clenched my fists and closed tightly, my knees are shaking but I have to get out of here. Who cares of the cards and id, I have to save myself from these ugly creature
I was not on my own when I got into his BMW. I knew he was still angry because he wasn't paying attention to me, but I was more worried when I thought about what Luke said again.I shook and held on to my senses. I put my elbow on the car window and closed my eyes. When I noticed that the car was not moving, I opened my eyes and looked up at him.He was wearing a white dress shirt that was folded up to his elbow and had three buttons open at the top. The veins in his hand become obvious because of his occasional tightening of the handle on the steering wheel."What's your problem?" I irritably asked.He seemed to turn to me and I blinked when I met his evil gaze. What, are we both irritated?"What the fuck did you do with that moron, huh?" He asked in a low tone. I opened my mouth to explain, but I stared at his face. Why did you become a cousin? I sighed."Nothing .." I finally said.He sarcastically let out a sigh, "Why can I see pain all over your face then? Is it really your first
This is the last chapter. Thank you for supporting my stories. — Jojissi———"That girl's head is really stubborn, can you go after her? Just make sure she gets home before 2 because dad is coming home." I grab my jack and coke while looking at the woman who just finished dancing her ass off the dancefloor."Sure, send me her picture. I haven't met her for years." I reasoned, but the truth is, I really have no idea how does this Azalea looks like. I don't know if Sage knew about her true identity but I don't wanna meddle."Okay wait," Sage ended the call to send me the picture of his 'sister'. I heaved a sigh while looking at that woman, when she walked her way back to their couch while answering her phone, I followed her with my eyes as I took a sip on my drink.I just got here in La Cuevas because I received a message from Loren that I need to be here until his wedding day so I let engineer Torres to take charge of our project in Manila. Aside from that, I also wanna meet the girl w
"Why are you busy looking at nowhere?" I was startled when Cora suddenly appeared beside me. When I looked back at our companions inside I saw that they were busy talking to Tatiana. They were like thirsty people who saw water so I laughed.I turned to Cora and nodded, "Nothing," I replied.She just stared at me and sighed. We are now standing in the garden and I'm spacing out looking at the flowers. Luke is in the living room with kuya and papa. I still feel bad about him, but I really hope that El Nido would help him clear his mind."I can't believe it. Where is Wyatt? You didn't wake him up?" She asked.I smiled bitterly, "He's gone." I answer that he stopped."Condolence." I quickly frowned and slapped her on the arm. "Aw .. I'm just kidding!" He nodded and stared at me."You knock." I ordered so his forehead also knitted."What? You believe that?""Just knock!" I ordered so he did nothing but knock on the table near us."Oh that's okay? You want me to knock on all the doors here
"Your jaw just dropped." I said so Cora blinked and closed her mouth.They were making noise while I was telling a story and now no one wants to talk.Luke came out earlier to answer someone's call on the phone so we can talk freely now. I told them everything that had happened, from the harassment to me, to the fact that I was adopted, my real family, and I also told them about my relationship with Wyatt back then because I had no escape."I can't believe what you've done, isn't there a non-couple that kiss?" Cora asked so Brianna smirked at her."Yes bitch" he replied so Cora was stunned. "But admit it, did something happened to you? You've been here for a few days and you're only two, it's impossible not to!" She asked me an exaggerated question so I blinked."Of course not! i-I'm not like that!" I defended so their eyes narrowed. "Not really! Nothing happened!" I was still screaming and slightly remorseful because Luke might hear me outside."Even if you die?" At once they said."Y
Chapter 33I was just upstairs when I could smell the breakfast Wyatt was cooking. I went straight to the kitchen and folded my arms in the distance when I saw his figure. He didn't have any clothes on but he was wearing an apron, he had his back to me so I could freely examine his wide back.When he turned to face me I blinked and quickly averted my gaze. "Hey wife, you sit down." He said with a smile so I frowned."Wife your face." I said and frowned to sit on the high chair.He just grinned and sighed. "I wa just practicing, how rude.." He complained and put the dishes he had cooked on the plate.I secretly laughed and blew some air. As he walked closer he was carrying fried eggs, bacon and sausages. He laid it down on the countertop and went back to the kitchen.I smelled them and nodded softly. Not bad. He returned with two plates, and rice. He also took a spoon and fork. I have already put rice on my plate and none of my own I have also put his.It was too late when I realized w
"Have you guys met before?" I asked after Aries and Wyatt had removed the glasses from the floor. Eva was standing in the doorway and seemed unwilling to proceed to enter. Kiya Sage was next to me in the chair."Sit down Eva," I invited her but she just smiled hard and shook her head. "C'mon, you can't just stand there." I struggled and stood up to calm him down."But Lea ..." I didn't listen to her complaint and made her sit next to her who was just watching TV and folding her arms as if they didn't get along.I wonder if she's the girl he's always visiting here in El Nido? Is he right? But obviously Eva likes her older brother Aries. Hey, poor brother Sage. Maybe it was his karma for Wyatt and me to break up back then. Joke, I don't want to hurt him so I hope they can settle whatever their problem is."I'll leave you there first, talk to me." I said and my older brother's eyes widened as he frowned at me.I left the living room and entered the kitchen where Ate Celine and Tatiana we
We had just finished breakfast and my older brother said goodbye to su to take care of something in his office at home so Wyatt and I stayed here again.I would have liked to come, in but I was so attracted to the view and nice weather today so I decided to just stay and hang out outside the rest house.I no longer brought my cellphone and sat there in the lounge chair I sat in yesterday. I have no load and I don't know where to load it. There is also no wifi even though I want to keep up with what's happening now in our issue so I'm just satisfied with the view of the sea.I folded my arms and leaned back in my chair as I watched the waves roar. Every beat of them sounded like music to my ears and even in the morning I wanted to go to sleep.My peaceful thoughts were interrupted when Wyatt suddenly appeared in the other lounge chair and sat down. I turned to him and examined the side view of his face. I have always been amazed at his perfect jaw. There is nothing special about his no
"..I plan to formally ask your permission to court your child, I hope you will let me."I blinked a few times until dad spoke."Unfortunately, Aries already has a girlfriend .. and he doesn't like men, hahaha." It's like I want to drown in what dad said. I looked at my older brother who frowned as he folded his arms."I'm referring to Lea," Wyatt corrected and smiled slightly. Of course, who else ?! Duh?Dad laughed, "I know son, but that thing I can't control .. oh he, and you talk to Lea, when she agrees I have no problem." Dad answered so I rolled my eyes.I shook quickly as I looked at papa. "N-no yet, I don't--" I couldn't speak when papa left smiling and went upstairs.I turned to Tatiana who was also smiling, I held her hand. "Tatiana, don't leave me--""I'll still cook," he said and forced the grip of my hand away. He turned and walked straight to the kitchen.I walked over to brother Aries who was now carrying bags and baskets, "Brother help me!" I offered but he took the pla
"Whoa .." I couldn't help but gasp when I saw the entirety of the Rest house outside. It is brown and white, now my older brother brought me here so that I could see it in person.We were with Tatiana wearing a red halter dress that ended in a span from above her knee. I wore a white tank top and black shorts while my older brother wore a black v-neck shirt and pants.Aries entered first through the high and wide wooden door, it does not have a gate but a large set back from the concrete fence that surrounds the side and back of it. Tatiana and I followed and I learned that this was not the first time she had entered here. When I asked when he averted his gaze and changed the subject.I look around inside. I was still amazed as I observed the beautiful qualities of wood that make up its interior. The living room is large and the wooden floor is smooth. There is a white u-shaped sofa and a square wooden table in the middle. There is also a large screen in the front and a vase under it
I woke up early even though I didn't sound the alarm, I felt light and very comfortable in the bed I was sleeping in.I smiled as a little light flashed in my room coming from the still -closed window. It has a curtain but it is white so it is bright inside.I got up and walked over there to draw the curtains. Somewhat shaded glass of its windows, I opened them as well and saw there was the garden below if I peeked out. My room here doesn't have a balcony but I didn't need it then so it's okay.Dad was there watering the plants while singing. I smiled as I watched him, I heard a knock on my door so I approached it.It was Tatiana with her floral off shoulder dress, it looked like she was just taking a bath."Did I wake you up?" She asked and examined my whole being. I was still asleep and my hair was definitely messy so I was embarrassed to smile and grabbed my hair."No, I'm actually going to take a bath too. Ahm .. will we continue going to .. uh, m-mama?" Stuttering, I asked becaus