“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
TWO WEEKS passed swiftly after I got back from New York.I’m not staying home, even though I’ve already filed a resignation letter with Nicholas ‘office. I frequent Calixto’s Bar and Restaurant and sleeps in Jacky’s home sometimes.I didn’t hear anything from Rex after that fashion show in New York. I also didn’t have a chance to explain to him that kissed because they said he was still in Europe for their world tour.I tried to follow his track, but I couldn’t talk to him due to his tight security. I think he was really just avoiding me, so I decided to come back here and wait.“How many more do you have?”I looked up at Calixto, who was in front of me at the Bar. He shouldn’t be the one in the Bar, but since I’m here for the fourth time, he’s the one who confronted me.“Why are you asking me?” I smiled at him after I dropped the brandy I was drinking
IT’S THE SECOND week of December. It’s only a few days before Christmas. Just like the weather, my heart is as cold as it is.I heard a noise from the living room because Andrew is putting up a Christmas tree. I got up and took a shower. I received a message from Ms. Cindy.“Oh, our queen is awake!” Andrew smiled broadly at me as he faced the Christmas tree.“Are you leaving again?” Aunt Melva asked.I glanced at Dad holding some garlands to attach to the Christmas tree.“Yes, Auntie, I just have an appointment today,” I say goodbye here.I stepped closer to Dad and gave him a kiss on the cheek, “I’m leaving, Dad,” I said.“Won’t you have breakfast first?”“Not anymore, maybe at the meeting.” I turned my back on them and walked out.I went to Cindy’s boutique. It’s been a while since we saw each other, so I decided
I LOOKED UP at the five-star hotel that Cindy told me about.“Are you sure this is the venue?” I asked as we walked down the hallway.“Yes, they’re in the function room.”Before we entered, she first took me to one of the suites to get dressed.I have seen some models smile at me. They are wearing the work that Cindy herself did.I looked down at the black corset dress I was wearing. Its chest contour was slightly low, so my chest almost popped out when it tightened the ribbon on my back.“Perfect!” Her wide smile commented on me.I glanced again at the models next to me, who were wearing far away from me.“Ahm, is this really what I’m going to wear? Isn’t it too sexy?” I hesitate to ask.“It’s the groom’s request. You’re the main guest tonight, so you’re great because he’ll give you a big tip to make sure.” She re
“REX,” I say, barely more than a whisper.“I’m glad you still remember my name,” he says under his breath and kisses the base of my neck.Of course! Even though it was slightly hoarse, I knew his voice very well. Gradually my shoulder shook as I could no longer hold back the tears.Damn it, why am I still acting?“A-What are you doing here?” I ask. I wiped the tears with my hand.I’m going to face him again. I immediately swallowed and collected the remaining energy when I look up at him. Damn! Why he’s so gorgeously hot wearing his black suit? His sensuous, sexy, statuesque body shape made my heart overwhelmed with surprise.I’m too stunned to penetrate the feeling inside me. Is this how I miss him so much?“Why? Are you not happy to see me? Are you expecting someone else besides me?”I closed my eyes and shook. Wrong question, Cher.“When did
I REMAINED standing while biting my lip. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away.That’s it? Is that it? Will he not confront me for what happened, or the worst thing is to break up with me?I quietly lay down next to him and glanced at him with his head turned to the other side of the bed.I breathe out heavily. What should I do to make him lose his temper?I leaned over and examined his wide back beside me. His strong back and broad shoulders are one of the most beautiful parts of his body. I won’t get tired of staring at it and touching it when the opportunity arises.I exhale sharply, then courageously caress his back gently.“Rex?” I mumbled softly.I moved a little and just squeezed into him. I could smell his scent and the softness of his skin underneath me.“Are you asleep?” I ask in a low voice.But there was no answer from him, so I squeezed even harder into
I WOKE to the chirping of a bird to be heard from the young man. I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Rexon’s bed last night. It was no longer by my side, but the smile never left my lips.It’s hard to believe what happened, but there’s only one thing I know is true. He is no longer angry at me.I pulled out the clothes that hung on the closet door and walked out the door onto the small veranda.My lips agape when I notice the Island right in front of me. The sandbar also seems to be an advantage of the Island.“Wow!” I couldn’t help but say.“You’re awake.”I turned to Rexon, who now seemed ready to tour the entire Island. He was wearing a white polo shirt and khaki shorts dyed with brown topsider shoes.He immediately hugged me from behind and kissed me on the neck.“It’s nice here, Rex,” I said softly.“You’re much more beautiful than thi