Beat.My heart was pounding non -stop as I watched his chest. My eyes trembled as I struggled to study every corner of his scar-like tattoo here. I don't care if he would think I'm weird or what, but I am certain that he made this look like mine-- no, he copied my scar!Why? why would a person with an already perfect skin want to ruin himself? What is so special about my scar that he imitated it ?! is he mocking me? is this his way of reminding me about my past? so that when I come back here I won't forget what happened to me before? If so, he is very insignificant!When he noticed that I was staring at his chest for a few seconds, he woke up and covered his tattoo with one of his hands. I looked up at him and frowned when I met his eyes that seemed caught.He still held out one hand to me to offer the towel. I blew a sarcastic breath before no one looked as I pulled on my cardigan and there wiped my wet hand."No, thanks. I got myself." I uttered.He once blinked and silently watched
"I'm sorry .. I noticed it too late, I should've known sooner."She shook slowly and sniffed softly as she bent down and played with her nails."You don't have to be sorry, I know you're also recovering. Lea told me everything. I was so shocked when I heard that you flew to Australia because of him--""It's not just entirely because of him." I corrected.She looked up at me and smiled bitterly."See? You've got a lot of burdens too. If you're sorting them out alone, then I should fix mine by myself as well." She reasoned out.I heaved a sigh and transfixed my gaze in front. We are still here at the cemetery and we decided to talk about it. It's a good thing that the sun isn't that well up so the atmosphere is quite balanced."You're wrong." I said. "I may have wanted to fix myself alone, but I couldn't deny that I also needed some help at that moment. I wasn't alone, Moli. I got professional help from a friend, and I must say .. it was effective. The process was confusing and boring,
It was dinner time and I was in the kitchen to watch the maids cook with one of our chefs, when I heard older brother Loren’s familiar bugatti.I turned to the living room and greeted our family chef before leaving. I walked into the living room and secretly smiled as Kuya and his family got out of the car.He handed Guancio the car key so he could park it in our garage. They walked in as I folded my arms and watched them approach.When my older brother saw me, I smiled sparingly at him. He looks so hot with his navy bue polo shirt paired with black pants. His luxury watch also made itself noticeable for me.I did the same when my sister Celine and I met eyes. She's wearing a white short sleeved blouse and black trousers. She's holding a black Hermes bag, and hanging on her arm, is her black coat. She looks so cool and intimidating wearing her usual office attire. She smiled at me and walked elegantly as they entered inside the mansion."There's your aunt Sadie," Kuya Loren gestured m
"I was about to call you later .." I said as I got away from the table. I went to the kitchen because there is also a door here to get out of the garden and pool area."Hmm? Why?""I have a favor to ask. By the way, do you need anything?" I asked because I know he wouldn't call for nothing. I folded my arms and waited for him to answer."No .. nothing. I just called to inform you that I'm going back to the Philippines .."My eyes rolled and I was immediately excited. "Oh my God, when ?!" My question was full of joy. "Does Aunt Celine know? I'm with them now, and she didn't tell me,"I heard him laugh on the other line. "Not yet, you're the first one I called."I raised an eyebrow. "So you're going home? You're leaving Patricia there?" There is doubt in my tone."H-hm. That's where I'll continue my residency.""Why?""What, why?""Are you going to leave Pat?" I will ask.It was a long time before he could answer. "No."I took a deep breath and a smile slowly faded from my lips. "So you
"Go away," I whispered to my older brother because I could hardly breathe with the number of people who wanted to squeeze into our band.We've been sitting here at the medic station for a few minutes, I'm the only doctor here, neither nurses nor volunteers are there. The older brother said that it was still two hours before the red cross requested by the Mayor arrived because they were not from Cebu.I gasped because older brother Sage didn't want to leave me. I already told him that I'm fine here alone, it's even more bothersome that he's here because people are crowding and shouting just to get close to him. Even though we have guards blocking, they are obviously having a hard time controlling people, especially women."Who's with you here?" He is justified.I turned to him, "Why? Did I come to watch over you? I'm here to volunteer. You, go straight to where the bands should be. The influx of people here only adds to the heat. Maybe it can also cause people complications. " My answe
"Are you out of your mind?" I almost whispered as Luke hung up the phone while driving.He ignored me. He had just finished talking to their manager and I heard that he had requested that Jerimiah be expelled from the event! I don't even know if it's a request or an order. Does he have the right to do that? He was so serious that I was just scared to complain earlier.I can't believe that with all that has happened and my brainstorming that we have nothing more to talk about, I am now in Luke's car.After the incident earlier in the plaza, people nearby met Luke. Jerimiah immediately disappeared when the people began to gather there. At the speed of events, I just remembered that Luke and I were running as he dragged me straight here to the parking lot where he was going to ride."Where are you taking me?" I tried to raise my voice.I'm nervous. I do not know why. Is it because of what happened earlier? Fearing that it might affect her career and Jerimiah’s, or because of the fact we’
Even though I couldn't resist his stare at me while eating, I just forced myself to consume my food. We were both quiet while eating. Fortunately, Luke had bottled water in his car, because we didn't have any soft drinks, left at the station.We put your clutter in a single plastic afterwards. And before I could think of anything to say, he spoke."How have you been?" He asked while holding the steering wheel. We were both facing the parking lot exit, watching the people relentlessly flood in."Didn't you already asked me that before? And we're not here to catch up, where's Benjie?" I asked directly without looking at him. I even saw Moli and her lieutenant friend with a tall and masculine guy like Luke. I just didn't think of them at first."My men and your brothers' are on it. So far there is no lead so you have to be careful." He says.I was not satisfied. I did not speak. The amount runs through my mind. Why him? What is his motive? Is he mad at my mother? That is impossible. My h
I never finished the event. I went home to my companions first and did not wait for my older brother. He texted to attend an after party at the capitol where the Mayor's office is located along with other guests who attended.Apart from the fact that my heart was pounding, I also felt sorry for my body guards because I had caught them closing their eyes several times due to drowsiness so I decided to go home.The next day, the news broke that the canceled movie was still being plugged by Jerimiah. Photos of her flirting with various older actresses and even women with a passion for showbiz spread. I was even shocked to see in the news the testimonies of the women he had harassed at the bar, the artists and staffs he had molested as well as the news that he was involved in illicit drugs.My head ached at the thought that Luke might have been the mastermind. I know he said he'll tear down his career, but I never thought so! Where did this information come from? Are they even true? I can