I moved away from him and walked straight back to the dining room. He followed me and sat right next to me, something I just ignored.
“Thank you for coming here tonight. We really missed your regular visits every morning,” said Aunt Melva to Rex when we started eating.
“I will visit more often. I’ve been busy these past few months.” He glanced at me first before eating his food again.
“It’s fine. Your work is more important.” Dad refused to take a look at my behavior.
“I don’t have a problem with that. As long as I don’t have a problem with Cherry.” He kept looking at me, so I couldn’t help but warm my two cheeks as he openly showed interest to me in front of Dad.
“How about your girlfriend? Wouldn’t that make her angry? What’s her name again?” Andrew looked at me with his eyebrows still slightly raised.
“Ha? Ah . . .” There seem
I WOKE UP early the following day because today is my flight to Singapore.I reached for Dad facing the table while reading the newspaper.“Good morning, Dad,” I greeted him after going straight to the coffee maker to make coffee.“What time is your flight?”I looked at him and sat across from his seat. “At ten o’clock in the morning,” I answered.He didn’t take his eyes off the newspaper, so I started eating my breakfast that’s ready on the table. I’m sure he cooked it for me.My gaze rose quickly to him as he dropped the newspaper in front of me. That’s when my gaze fell on the headline written there.My lips almost trembled as I stared at the photo Rexon and I took last night. They caught how I slapped Rexon’s face and pushed him away. Our argument was very clearly captured.“Was that the reason why you were not in the mood yesterday?” he gen
“IS IT OKAY for you to ramp wearing a two-piece?”I arched an eyebrow at him and observed him. When I realized he was serious, I shook my head.“Why?” I asked, lowering my eyes down to my plate.“One of the requirements for the festival in Europe. This is your chance to get to know you better internationally. Besides your fashion show tomorrow night will be your ticket to the Europe festival, but it’s better if you give them a preview to spice up the night.”I thought for a moment what to say. I honestly don’t have a problem with that. But what was on my mind was what Rexon would say. I bite my lip hard. After all, he has nothing to say about anything because we’re done. I will consider the argument we had last night as a closure. If he can do whatever he wants, well, so do I.“All right. I will,” I answered boldly.That night didn’t end with dinner just because he toure
MY FEET seemed to drown, and I could no longer walk. Then, he slowly stepped closer to me.His eyes were darker and ruthless now. He just looks straight at me as if life can swallow me.“What are you doing here?” I asked under my tight lips.Because of his towering height and massive body, I was unprepared for his approach, so my gaze gradually fell to the floor.Damn! Why am I seem so scared now? Why am I even more nervous than him?“Where’s your suite?”I immediately looked up at him with my eyes wide opened. I couldn’t suppress my astonishment right now. Still can’t believe he followed me here in Singapore.He seemed eager to concentrate on the room from where I was entering. He held my hand with his firm yet gentle palm.“Let’s talk.” His voice has authority, and I don’t want to be affected by it.I quickly squeezed my hand, but there’s no way he
A WEEK passed swiftly. While waiting for our flight to Europe, I work for Nicholas’ company. Went to work in the morning and went home in the evening. My car was always at the back door because management can’t stop the reporters from lurking outside the establishment. “Hmm, what’s wrong? You seem to have a bad day today.” I glanced sharply at Farrah, who pulled out a swivel chair to sit next to me. I didn’t answer and distracted myself with the papers in front of me. “Fine. I’ll just see you later, huh?” She quickly stood up and left me so that I could no longer refuse. If I could just really decline their invitation, I would have done it. But it’s Dillan’s birthday today, so I can’t refuse their invitation. After office hours Farrah and I go to our favorite resto-bar—Pete’s & Han’s Restaurant. I bit my lip, knowing that Hannah is the co-owner of this restaurant. “Cher!” Jackilyn waved at me next to birthday boy Di
I WALKED along with the tables regardless of the sharp look by some customers at me.Even before I turned into the hallway, someone blocked my way.“Well, well, well. The two-timer, slash the personal assistant and the starlet model,” said the woman blocking my path.I pursed my lips. I just wanted to ignore what she said, but she blocked my path again when I tried to continue.“How dare you come here after you cheated on our Rexon?!” Her brows twitched like a bitch.I gritted my teeth. “You are Candice, am I right?”Her eyebrows rose again, and he looked at me from head to toe.“It’s good that you still know me. I still remember you too. You’re that stupid waitress at Calixto’s bar, aren’t you?!”I licked my lower lip and gasped frustratedly. I glanced at the stage. The band was starting to play again with Rexon and Brigette on stage. They’re singing
IT’S NOT HAVE BEEN EASY for me to get everything back to normal. After what happened at the resto-bar last Sunday, I still haven’t gotten off to a good start. Everything he said kept haunting me.After a long day, I went straight home. I was always silent at the table. Dad Gorio would often ask me about Rexon while Aunt Melva would not interfere with my personal problem.I was getting ready for bed when I heard a series of knocks on my bedroom door.“Oh, Andrew, why are you awake?”He smiled sparingly as he held in his hand the laptop that I bought for him from Singapore.“Hey, I can’t sleep yet . . . can I come in?”“Of course.” I opened the door wide and guided him to sit on the bed. He climbed up and sit next to me. He opened his laptop, and I saw him head to social media.I finally laid down on the bed and pulled out the book I had been reading for several days.“H
MY BLOOD boiled up as my cheek turned red. My lips parted in shock. “Who’s that?” Rexon’s face quickly peeked over Hannah’s shoulder while holding the wine bottle in one hand. I had to swallow hard. My heart almost died as I saw them both inside his unit. I want to regret why I even went here. “Cherry!” The astonished voice of Rexon roared me back to reality. “I-I’m sorry . . .” I quickly turned away from them and took big steps towards the elevator. “Cherry, wait!” I quickly pressed the button to the ground floor, but he was quick to step inside. “Cherry,” he said breathlessly as the elevator moved down. I could do nothing but leaned against the pillar and bowed. It was a big mistake for me to come here. He quickly approached me, placing both hands on the pillar to confine me there. He looked down and stared at me. “What are you doing here?” he asked in a hoarse voice. I couldn’t help but look at him be
I BLINKED and quickly wiped the falling tears from my eyes.“Dude? What the—” Jeff barely finished what he was supposed to say when he saw me.I glanced at Hannah, who was right next to him. She looks surprised too. She also looks back and forth at Rexon and me.“Cherry!” Jeff finally came inside, so I cleared my throat and tried to paint a smile.“We’ve been looking for you. Hannah has allegedly followed you down.” Jeff hit the elevator up to the 50th floor.It’s too late to protest because the lift is going up again.“How are you? Why are you here?” Jeff kept looking at me.I glanced at Rexon for a moment, who was now talking to Hannah on the left side of the elevator.I chose not to answer Jeff’s question so that the conversation would not continue. It’s also not healthy to talk about the issue here.The elevator was too small for me to hear