“Hi! Is Trevor around?” I smiled at the attending girl outside Von’s office. I presumed she is the secretary. I scanned her appearance. She looks just an average office girl so I have no reason to get jealous. Even her face is mediocre. I don’t think she is someone Von would like to hook up to but then Sandy is also like her. I grimaced at the thought.
“Good morning ma’am. May I get your name please,” she said politely.
“I’m Jill. Jill Buenaventura,” I replied.
“Do you have any appointment with Mr. Trevor Scott ma’am?”
My eyes narrowed at her. I can feel my temper rising. “No. I don’t have to. I’m Jill of the Buenaventura Group of Companies.” I put a stress on my surname. A surprise expression crossed her face.
“Wait a second ma’am.” She reached for the telephone on her side and dialed. She must be calling Von.
I tapped my fingers on her desk to keep myself from barging into the door where Von’s name is written on a golden plate. It says CEO.
After a minute or two of waiting, the girl looked at me not knowing what to say. She is stammering.
“What? Can I come in now?” I gauged her.
She frantically shakes her head and fidgeted. “Mr. Scott is currently in an important meeting right now ma’am. Her secretary informed me to cancel all his appointments this afternoon.” She looked down after saying these.
I raised my eyebrows and crossed my arms. Now I’m really irritated as hell.
“Do you know me Ms. Assistant Secretary? Do you know who you’re talking into?” My voice is louder than ever before.
“I’m sorry Ms. Buenaventura but I can’t let you in. I really can’t ma’am.” She bowed her head repeatedly.
I let out a sigh. “Okay then, let me tell you one thing I overlooked, one thing I forgot saying.” I stared down at her in my most intimidating aura. “I am Von’s girlfriend, okay? I’m his girlfriend. Now tell me again in my face the things you told me earlier,” I coaxed her.
Her eyes widen and she looks sorry and regretful. “But please understand ma’am Jill that if I let you in then that means I’m going to be fired. Mr. Scott already issued a stern warning from me because there are also ten girls who came here claiming to be Sir Scott’s girlfriend. I’m really sorry ma’am.”
“What? Ten other girls? Shit! Now I have more reasons to talk to him!”
I marched my way into the door and held the knob.
“Ma’am, please.” The girl ran to me.
But it’s too late. I already opened the door and saw Von leaning on his swivel chair reading some papers with his eyeglasses on. He looked at me.
“Sir I’m sorry, I was not able to stop her.” The girl apologized.
Von looked at me intently before answering. “No, it’s okay Peachie. You can go back to work.”
“See? I told you,” I told the girl.
She just bowed her head and hurriedly went out.
“I thought we’ve talked about it Jill? You are not supposed to call me more so visit me here in my office.” Von looks everything but happy with my unannounced appearance.
Instead of answering him, I sported my most seductive smile and bite my lips.
“But honey I miss you. I want to see you that’s why I’m here. Waiting for your call is like waiting for crow’s feathers to turn white.” I sat on his lap and put my arms around his neck.
He sighed. “I’m busy can’t you see? There is a problem on the shipment of our supplies. It has been delayed so our clients here are asking for delayed fee.”
“I can help you. My mother has connections with the Bureau of Customs. I can ask them to expedite the process.” I felt sad for Von and felt bad for myself for thinking the worst about him.
“No, no, no. I can handle this. Besides, what would your mother think of me? That I’m a weak businessman? No. I need your mother to see me in an equal footing to earn her respect. I’m planning to make a business deal with her. Besides, I don’t want your mother knowing whatever is going on between us.”
I felt a pang of pain in my chest. Aw, that really hurts.
I smiled and teasingly bit the soft skin on his neck. “Let’s not talk about my mother honey okay? Right now, it’s just me and you in your silent office.”
I kissed his lips in a wanton manner but to my utter dismay, he did not respond. I withdraw and looked at him, my eyes questioning.
“Why? What’s wrong? Didn’t you miss me?”
He pulled away from my embrace and stood up.
“You shouldn’t be here Jill. You shouldn’t have come here. I told you I’m busy and I cannot talk to you right now. Sandy is coming over. You really have to go.”
My shoulders drooped down and my confidence is shattered again by none other than this guy.
“Sandy? Sandy again? Does she still have fever? I didn’t know your office has become a hospital now,” I said sarcastically.
“She is asking for help regarding my brother.”
I laughed almost hysterically. “Wow, since when did you become a love guru? That girl is really insensitive. She knows you love her and yet here she is asking for your help with her relationship with your brother. What a bitch!”
Von did not like a bit of what I said. I can see it in the reddening of his face and the gritting of his teeth.
“Watch your mouth Jill. Don’t you dare call Sandy like that!” He gasped for air to control himself.
“Oh, then what should I call her? Oh, I know, an insensitive bitch. Right! More fitting.” I laughed.
Von crossed our distance and grabbed me in my arms. He is holding me so tight that I can almost feel his nails on my skin.
“I warned you Jill. Say another word against her and I swear, you won’t like what I will do to you.”
A fear crept into my system right there and then. I have never seen Von like this. Sure, I knew him to be the impatient impulsive guy especially when we are in bed but this Von right now I’m experiencing is different from the Von of those times.
“H-hey, you’re hurting me. L-let me go,” I said in a small voice.
As if also shocked for what he had done, Von let me go and calmed himself. He brushed his hair with his hands and said something I could not understand. He went back to his seat after pacifying himself.
“Go. Just go Jill,” he urged me. “You know what I hate the most in this world are people talking one’s back,” he added.
I fought the tears from falling. No, I will never let you see me break down. I can’t let you use that against me. I want you to be mine because of who I am who is the strong unapologetic me and not the weak Jill who is on the verge of crying at the moment.
I smirked. Pretending to be nonchalant and unaffected is what I am always good at. “You’re kidding me Von darling. You don’t exactly hate people who backstab others. You only hate those specific type of people who say bad things behind Sandy.”
Von met my gaze. “Yes, you are right so why did you do it? What? To spite on me?” He is clearly mocking me.
Crossing our distance and sitting on the visitor’s chair in front of his desk, I crossed my arms and legs while staring at the face of the man I love.
“No, of course not. Why would I do that? It was just a slip of my tongue. You know I’m having another bad day since the night you left me alone in your condo. I expected a simple text from you but obviously you did not even bother to send me one. Even an emoji or sticker will do.” I let out a sigh. “Okay, I’m sorry for my words. It’s a bit insensitive on my part. I know how much you treasured her.” I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and smiled at him. I stood up and went behind his back.
“Relax okay. I promise I won’t say those things again, okay?” I said in my sweetest voice. I put my hands on his rigid shoulders and slowly massage them.
I need to keep my mouth in check when I'm with him. When I'm consumed with jealousy for Sandy, I always forgot that this man I wanted is clearly so into her. If I wanted to be on his side, I have to at least put a rein on my words as if him going all protective of his little Sandy doesn't tear me apart.
I kissed him fully on the lips to try to appease him. He responded and did not reject me this time.
I smiled bitterly against our lips. Giving up will never be in my set of choices when it comes to this man. I will always fight for my love for him no matter what even if it bruises me badly, even if I need to give him my all.
“I missed you so much,” I said the moment I got the chance after Von momentarily gasped for air.
Our breathing was still ragged from making out when the door opened. I took my time before I stood up. Meanwhile, Von buttoned his top.
“I-I’m sorry. I must have interrupted something,” said a soft sweet female voice.
I do not need to turn around to know that it’s Sandy, the innocent and pure woman according to Von.
Von cleared out his throat. “No, of course not. You’re not interrupting us. Jill is just coming by and she is leaving now right Jill?” Von motioned for the door.
Another wave of daggers pierced my heart. How could this guy be so insensitive? How can she make me feel so precious and then treat me like a ragged doll seconds after?
I fixed my disheveled hair and my wrinkled dress and then I looked at Sandy who is still awkwardly standing on the doorway in a too conservative dress. Behind her is Von’s secretary who cannot meet my eyes.
I thought he’s busy huh.
I smiled seemingly unaffected by his outright dismissal. “Yeah, I really need to go now. You know, corporate stuff,” I paused. “in someone’s bed to make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Something Von refused to give me today because he needs to babysit.”
Sandy looks scandalized while Von’s face is contorted of anger. Why? Does he not want me fucking other guys?
I walked to the door. “Oh hi Sandy! I heard about your latest foundation for stray dogs and cats. How’s it going?” I faked a smile.
Sandy returned the pleasantries and smiled to me. “It’s running great. You can drop by anytime Jill. I’ll tour you around,” she offered.
“Great! I love that! I’ll call you one day if I want to, would that be okay to you?”
“Sure! I’d be happy to assist you. It’s not like all the time you get to have an heiress to be your visitor.” She seems to be genuinely happy about what I said. Oh, wait till you hear the next.
“That’s good. I’ll bring my chef along.”
“A chef? Why?” she is obviously confused.
“You know I’m into exotic dishes today. I want to be more adventurous so I thought why not try to look for good cat and dog meat quality. What do you say huh?” I grinned.
Her eyes grew big and her mouth opened in disbelief. “W-why? Y-you eat dogs and cats?” Her lips quivered in impending tears.
“Jill! Stop that!” Von’s loud voice echoed through the room.
I just laughed. “Hey, I’m just kidding. Don’t take it too personally okay?” I checked my watch. “I better go. Bye!” I waved my hands at them and walked out of the door.
My hands are trembling from all the frustration and pain I’m feeling inside. It hurts. Damn this love! Why did I love a man who loves another woman?
Tears rolled down my eyes.
No, I refused to surrender now. The game is just beginning. It’s too early to concede defeat. What I need to do now is think of another way to lure Von to me.
Yes, that’s what I will do now.
That day, I left the building with a renewed heart believing the efficiency of the concocted plan.
"I need something to make a man stay. Something that will make him forget that other girls exist. I need that something whatever it is!" I shouted at my friend, Laurie.She just laughed incredulously, amused about my idea."Well, I think what you are looking for is a love potion, Jill. I didn't know you believe in stuff like that! That's outrageous but of course, I'm not judging you. I can't judge because I know that woman in love will do anything to get her man."I stopped from my relentless pacing on the carpeted floor of my room and then crossed my arms and shot her a beaming look."Wait, why didn't I think about that? Right! I need a witch to make me a love potion so that Scott will fall in love with me. My god Laurie! You're a genius!" I snatched my phone from her hand and dialed a number."And my god Jill! You are actually believing me? I'm just bluffing you! What a gullible human being you are! Stop it!" Taking long s
I made my way to Trevor's office like a runway model. On my hand is the cake while on the other is my dainty clutch. I didn't pause to stop by at his secretary's table and thank goodness she didn't stop me like last time because I can't promise to be nice even if I'm walking on cloud nine now. I'm not nice and never will I. Maybe I'll become nice when I can have Trevor Scott all for myself.I opened the door and saw him on his swivel chair again typing on his laptop. He stopped what he's doing and faced me. A knot formed on his forehead."What are you doing here again? I told you I'm busy this week so I can't go to see you. Let's just reschedule next week, Jill. Please." He put his attention back on his computer."It's okay. I just came by to say sorry for what happened the last time I'm here. That was really mean and it was inappropriate for me to act that way. I'm sorry." I sat on the chair in front of his desk and placed the cake on my lap. Von looked up to me.
"What do you do now?"I heaved out a sigh and looked back at the window car. The lanes are bustling with all sorts of cars. The day's too busy for my own liking."Go to him this instant. I have to know his condition. I can't sleep tonight knowing that I caused him harm."Laurie stomped on the accelerator. "Just don't appear to be wary enough to make him suspect you. Chill out. You can do this."We didn't waste our time and went to Von's residence immediately. We were stopped by the guard in the entrance of the exclusive subdivision but when I showed him my ID and business card, he apologized and let us in.We pulled off in front of a big Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the outermost part of the area. With my heart on my sleeves, I pushed the bell button."Jill, do you think it's the best time to visit Trevor? He's for sure trying to get some rest. Maybe we should just come back tomorrow. It's getting pretty late and I still hav
“You shouldn’t have come here.”I shrugged off the pain I felt when he said that and concentrated on peeling the orange fruit. It’s a good thing that I was standing on my back so it is easier to hide the pain from which I should be bulletproof from given how countless of times he has made me feel that excruciating emotion from the day we had agreed to enter this kind of relationship.“I was dead worried of you. I can’t sleep at night thinking how you must be suffering.” I faced him while wearing that familiar smile on my face and handed him the platter full of assorted fruits. “Here. Have some.”“Thank you,” he said but did not even take a single glance on the fruits I laid down on his desk.“Why are you already working? You should take a rest, Von. You just got out from the hospital.” I walked behind him and started massaging his shoulders.“Don’t be a nagger. It’s just a stomach upset. I’ve had more worst cases in the past.”
I felt his strong muscular arms encircled my shoulder and gripped it tighter. I gasped and my breathing became labored.I tried to stand and walk away but he grabbed my head instead and kiss me senselessly.The kiss immediately became hotter, wilder and wetter. Tongue to tongue. His lips on mine devouring them as if it's a delectable dish he can't get enough of. His kisses are rough and it turned me on. I responded by lashing my tongue and lips with his while my hands made their way to his neck caressing, touching it. I further opened my mouth to accommodate him. He immediately took it as an invitation to assault the inner recesses of my sensitive skin there. He tasted me. I felt heat surge right through my core. Need consumed me.He left my lips and trailed kisses to my ears down to the sweet spot in my neck. I shut down my eyes as the sensation felt overwhelming. A moan escaped my mouth.My hands s
This is the part of my bargain and I wish to uphold my end until he realizes I'm the one he loves.Trevor rolled over me with a heavy breathing."That was great. Sex with you has always been great," he patted my thigh and stood up still naked."Is that a compliment?" I asked trying to calm my senses. I fished for some tissue and wiped our combined essence in myself.He just shrugged his shoulders as if saying he doesn't care and looked around looking for something. "Fishing for compliments?"I laughed in a calculated manner. "Oh please. We both know I'm always flooded with compliments every single day. Besides, I haven't had any other guy in bed aside from you so that explains my curiosity. How can I just accept you saying it's great having sex with me when I have no point of comparison? You've got an advantage over me. Youre an expert in this field." I sat on the bed not min
“What did you did this time, Jill?” My mother removed her eyes on her monitor screen and eyed me intently.I raised my hands in annoyance and sat down on the couch inside her luxurious office. My mother like Von never failed me to feel extra worthless. Crossing my arms and legs simultaneously, I studied the interior of her office. From the vantage of a self-proclaimed fashion enthusiast and a professional model, this place looks entirely black and white except for a few colorful art pieces and sculptures situated in every conspicuous parts of the extremely large space.Never bad, I thought as I picture myself inside this similar vibe of office days from now.“Mom, I don’t like your office. It’s boring, colorless, and the vibe here is eerie. You will not stop me from getting myself a fabulous interior designer who will make every corner of my future office as flashy and as divine as me. Also, I need my own secretary and I want you to personally train me. I can’t rel
I should not have accepted my mom’s test. I should have not gone to her to discuss about my willingness to be her employee just to help Von on his new project. If I had not done such a drastic move, then I should have been in the safety of my fluffy covers in my bed snoring and enjoying my beauty sleep.By this time, I should have been in the comfort of the dreamland where I am happily living my life with Von.That’s what’s running in my head as I climb my way up to the 30th floor. The elevator stopped at 20th so I had to manually run through the arduous steps to get to mom’s office. My cute pink long-sleeve is already soaked with my sweat and I don’t have to look at my face to know that my make-up is all over my face. I blamed myself for not opting to use the water-proof make-up. I stink which has never happened to me for the last few months and I hated every second of it. I wanted to turn my back, rush back inside the car but my go