I NOTICED Hannah glancing at me. So, I withdrew the glass he was holding.
“I’m not yet drunk. One more shot, and I’ll go home.” I drank the glass of wine straight away and stood up at the same time, but I was so dizzy that I was able to hold his arm and stand up to support me.
“I’m fine, thank you.”
I broke his arm and smiled at those in front who looked up at the two of us.
“Thank you, guys. I’ll go first.” I turned to Hannah, who stared at me intently.
“Happy Birthday!”
I noticed that she didn’t respond. Zach and Skye are nodded at me. As well as the group of Lara and Peter.
“I’ll take her home,” Jeff said and starting to stand up in his chair.
“Don’t bother. I can take care of her.” Rex stood up quickly, as did Hannah.
“I’m coming. Maybe you can’t drive properly because you’re drunk
HE BACKED away slightly as if my words were still sewn into his mind. Until a smile flashed on his lips before shaking.“That’s never gonna happen, baby . . .” I catch the undertone of lust from his lips, and before I knew it, I was slammed up against the door.His lips bruising mine, shoving his tongue in my throat, not so gentle but more on hunger and thirsty, and here I am, kissing him back.His hand had locked itself around the nape of my neck, and the other is tracing my clavicle down to my peak.“Aaahh . . .” I breathed at him, trying to find the top.He stopped for a moment. He exhales sharply, chest rising and falling rapidly while his forehead rested on mine. ““Damn, your lips . . .”Before I could make a move, our lips clashed again. His kiss crawled up my neck further down my chest. He pulled down the strap of my dress, and he attacked my breast.My lovely mouthed open
“LET’S GET MARRIED, Cher,” he murmured softly.“What?!”I quickly got up and faced him. He straightened up, put his head on both arms, and stared at me.He looked down at me. And his lips curled a bit as he takes a look at my naked body.I quickly pulled out his comforter that was under the bed and draped it over my body.“Come on, I’ve seen all of this. You have nothing to hide.” He pulled on the comforter then hugged his arm to my stomach horizontally again next to him.“Rex!”“Hmm?” It was now pressed against my neck as his arm ran over my stomach.“I need to go. My flight is still early.”I never heard him answer. So I peeked at him at my side. I’m sure it’s not asleep yet.“I have to go. I can’t be late for my flight.”“I told you, we’re using my private plane, “ he
WHEN I GOT HOME, I went straight up to the room. After tidying up, I went downstairs. There I caught up with Dad talking to Rexon in the kitchen over coffee.“Ah, Dad, I’m sorry I didn’t come last night,” I say timidly.I noticed he glanced at Rexon before nodding.“I’m leaving, Dad, be careful. Don’t forget to take your medicine.” I hugged him tightly. It also takes a month, so I can’t get rid of my worries.“Be careful there.” He patted my back, so I hugged him even tighter.During the flight, I glanced at him from time to time. I wonder what Dad and Rexon talked about earlier while I was sorting things out?Whatever it is, I don’t want to know first. Because I knew for sure, Dad would disagree if he found out about Rexon’s offer to marry me.In the distance, I could see the reporters waiting for us to come down. I glanced at Rexon for a moment, whose atte
I OPENED the laptop Nicholas had bought me. I plan to greet Dad tonight. Due to time differences, it’s only five o’clock in the afternoon there while here it’s already ten o’clock in the evening.“Hi, Andrew, how are you?”“We’re fine, sister.” He turned to his back and adjusted the laptop to get a better view of the kitchen at his back. Dad Gorio and Aunt Melva were there to wave at me.“How’s Dad? Is he taking his medicine on time?”“Yes, sister, he has full of energy as always because Rexon brings him fruits every day.”My lips parted. I couldn’t speak right away.“You, isn’t there something you’re not telling us?”Sweat seemed to accumulate on my forehead because of the kind of look he gave me.“Tss . . . It’s just your imagination. All right, I’m early for the rehearsal tomorrow.”
“ARE WE really going straight to New York this weekend?!” Farrah asked Nicholas enthusiastically.We are in her suite now because he called a meeting. After all, we just finished our last fashion show last night.“So get your sweaters ready because it’s winter season there.” he made me think.“Right, Cherry?” said Nicholas to me.He has decided that we will not go home to the Philippines for a weekend vacation. What would you expect, Cher? Nicholas is not the type to waste money just on your whim!“Yeah, It’s a good idea. Ah, I’m going to rest. Let’s just talk tomorrow.” I was no longer holding back Farrah when she called me.I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes firmly. My heart and mind are debating whether to follow the plan or go back to the Philippines.Rexon was immediately the first thing that came to my mind. What if I lose him again? What if Hannah had
“Oh? How’s Hannah?”There was a moment of silence on the other line, and a few heavy breaths were released before replying, “She fine, how is your day? When are you coming home?”I was the one who could not speak. Ever since I talked to them, Dad, my mind has been arguing again.Again, the heavy breathing that comes from his mouth intensifies the thunder of my heart.Alright, I get it.”I firmly bit my lip because of the heavier sighs on the line.“I’m sorry, Rex. This will be my last show. I’ll be home after this. I just don’t want to disappoint Dad. You know this is his dream for me.”I heard a soft laugh coming from him, I stopped speaking.“I know, I’m not stopping you from what you want. If you’re happy with your decision and love what you’re doing, be it, I’m just here waiting . . .”I bit my lip again at his answe
TODAY is our flight to New York. I also don’t force Nicholas to take a vacation in the Philippines because our flight was already scheduled here.“Welcome, New York!” Farrah shouted as we got out of the airport.As Nicholas said, the climate is cold here because it is the winter season in the country.“Picture! Picture!”Farrah pulled me next to Nicholas, and the four of us took a selfie with Dillan in the back.“What’s that, trendy smile!” He showed me our shot while frowning.“Let’s be consistent because we’re both tired from the trip. It’s better to wait,” Nicholas said to Farrah.We were greeted by a foreigner in a suit and holding a placard. Nicholas immediately shook his hand after talking for a while.When he turned to us, he let us into the van. During the flight, Farrah’s mouth was restless with the amount of sight.“I used
WEARING the shiny see-through gown and feather wings, I barely smiled. But I quickly stood up when I saw Nicholas enter.I looked up as he approached me. His eyes were gleaming with amusement and with a lace of seriousness.It made my whole being look tired. He touched my two shoulders before smiling.“You’re wonderful tonight, Cher.” He rubbed more on my body before shaking and looking back at me.“Sir, it might dissolve!” Farrah’s point here.I did not answer. To this day, my mind is still full of why we need to lead like this.But Nicholas doesn’t take his hands off my shoulders, and the stares deepen even more even as Farrah told him to back off.“Can we have a moment, please?” he said to Farrah.I glanced at Farrah, who seemed thrilled to come out of my dressing room.“Nick, what is this again?” I chuckled a bit. I want to calm my heart, but I have mi