“So you are Kevin Thomas? Laurene’s boyfriend?” after Sofia and Kade greeted us, Kevin take a look at Sofia when she called him. “Y-yeah. And you are Sofia? Lola’s cousin, right?” Kevin adjusted himself as he tried to stand up to shake hands with Sofia. They introduced themselves to each other. “Nice, to meet you, Kevin..” they are smiling at each other while they are at that moment. I heard Laurene intentionally cough making them stop shooking their hands. I tried to glance at Kade and he just heaves and sighed, avoiding his eyes and not looking at that part. “Oh, sorry for that..” I heard they just chuckled. Sofia diverted her eyes to look at Laurene for a second and I saw she tried to show her fake smile to her. Yeah, actually I know what Laurene feels right now, especially since Sofia is here. Speaking of Sofia--Yes, she doesn't like Sofia’s attitude. Even though Sofia is my cousin, Laurene told me before that she doesn’t trust Sofia as there’s a lot of things changed about S
I smirked as I mumbled to myself. “Don’t you want to join us?” mom frowned, wondering as Sofia and Kade were getting ready as looks like they really wanted to leave now. “Like what Kade said aunt and uncle--yes. We have to go to the airport now to pick up and meet Kade's dad...” she’s showing a pout expression and I know she’s just showing that so that she will look something pitiful. Tsk. What the heck! My god! I saw dad and mom glance at Kade who was just listening to Sofia and my parents' convo.“Is that true, Kade? Leon will come back here right now?” dad asked with a bit of astonishment, his figuring out it for assurance. “Yes, Mr. Richard…” he paused for a moment as he put his hands in his pockets. “I know why he just come back here because of his business. You know..” he rubbed now the back of his neck for a moment when he added that. “Oh, I see but that’s good to know! Besides, you’ll be with your dad again..” dad said with a smile. Then he took a glance at us one by one
I get outside of my car as I am already in the parking area. I just fixed myself and put the key to my car inside my bag. Afterward, I start to walk now going through the entrance of the mall. Yes--actually I decided to go here at this mall this morning as I’ll visit the orphanage that I was helping later. And speaking of it--I was looking for other orphanages that I wish to help other than the five orphan centers that I was still helping until now. While thinking about them, I noticed that I was inside the mall now as I passed the entrance. I feel like became comfy as I was inside. About why I am here right now, as a matter of fact, I came here as I am the one who wanted to buy clothes for them--for their personal stuff and buy something for the nuns who take care of those children. Before I came in first to the clothes shop, Aira Quinn, a sales assistant, greeted me. “Hi, Ms. Lola! Welcome to AV Clothes Shop..” she smiled as she gave me a gesture using her hand for me to come
Yes, I just want her to dine in food with me after I stroll myself alone here, and she wanted to be with me when I’ll visit later the orphanage center after strolling here at the mall. Ugh! But good idea? Right? And about also to my four silly friends--well, as I remember, they mentioned to me that they’ll just stay here in the Philippines for a month because of their businesses. Yes. It’s not about their men but they are finishing some stuff, that’s why they’re here. Recalling my exhibition, even though they did not come at that time, I am happy as I could still see my silly friends, without doing any effort just to travel for them outside this country. If you will ask me about this-Yes, I actually love traveling around the world but in the meantime, I feel like staying here in the Philippines. Of course. Maybe next time. As I paid the cashier for those schooling and drawing materials that I bought, using my card, I put them all in my cart from this store. I walked now outsid
“How's your shopping? Are you done with it?” I sipped chocolate chip frappe as my drink before I uttered a word to her. The same as what she was doing. “Well, I enjoyed it. Except..” I said reluctantly and a show that I’m not feeling well. “Except what? Don’t tell me you really enjoy it if I am with you while shopping?” she said and I heard a laugh coming from here. I gazed at her while raising my brows. Does she really think it is? My god! “Of course, not! I just really enjoy right now with you..” after I said that a bit sarcastic, I rolled my eyes and act like I’m hating her. I just sipped my cup of drink that I was holding in my right hand. And for a moment, I heard her again laughing in an evil way. What’s wrong with this girl? Maybe because she was hungry, she did not act normally. Ugh! The heck! After she laughed, I heard a silence between us. She was shaking her head and making herself calm. After a few seconds, I looked at her when I tilted my head to her. “What?” I sa
After a minute, Candice and Jane were now there. Our food was now assisted as it was now on top of our table. By the way--they informed us that they’ll just stay here in the Philippines for weeks, as Trisha, who owns VIP catering events, will open their branch here in the Philippines this coming week. Talking about this, Heaven decided that he wants Trisha to handle that event. He actually invited us for launching a product for his business. That’s why Trisha, Jane, Summer, and Candice stay here for weeks, probably because of that. Yeah, you know...I know this is one of the reasons also why they are still staying here in the Philippines because I know they are eager to see Heaven again. Damn! Maybe Heaven gives them a drug to take that’s why they’re like that. And well, I don’t want to open it right now because I know, we might spend the night here from where we are. Throwing those thoughts, I heard Summer open up something. “You know guys, I remember the last time we dine in he
“Thank you, Ms. Lola..” his warm smile showed me when I gave him a plastic bag that has personal stuff for their making art and necessary for their studies. “You’re welcome..” as I said that, the girl behind him stepped forward in front to take what I am giving. My friends--Trisha, Candice, and Laurene were busy talking, giving them their personal needs inside a bag. While Summer and Jane play with those children. After a minute of doing those things, we take our seats at the long table with sister Amy, and mother Isabella. “Thank you Lola for revisiting us again..” Isabella paused when she give me a look, her face seems so happy as I know I give hope again to this orphanage as I heard before that they don’t receive any support from the government because of having a problem with the government-making to postpone a weeks-giving the necessary things for the children. And it makes the foundation drags to close, besides, there’s a crisis right at that moment. Yeah. And as for my visi
“We’re so sorry for that. I think she just choked..” Jane abruptly breaks the silence after what Summer did. All of our eyes we’re still on her. “That’s fine. We understand..” sister Amy said. She takes a deep breath and tries to show her smile. And not knowingly, at this moment, Candice bit her lower lip. Seems that she’s trying not to laugh. Yeah, we know why Summer did that. She just wants to show how silly she is. My god! Summer! If I just knew that this would happen, we just didn’t let you go with us here! I sighed as I mumbled to myself. After a second, just like what I’ve said--we just found ourselves laughing because of Summer. Mother Isabella and sister Amy just laughed with us also. After having a serious and become very enjoyable moment because of Summer, we spend a little time playing with those children as we are doing our own thing. We also cooked vegetable porridge food and gave it to them for a quick break after playing with us. And for this, after a couple of mi
"A-Adam," I uttered, my gaze fixed on him, and my body felt like a statue. I couldn't quite explain what I was feeling, especially when I laid eyes on him again, and now our eyes briefly met."L-Lola, how did you know I was here?" I quickly composed myself and avoided letting him see what I was feeling at the moment.Ugh! Goodness, Lola! You should act normal! You don't like that person, right?"O-ohh, sorry. You're wealthy, after all. You probably saw me on the CCTV," he sighed deeply. I noticed his Adam's apple move as he briefly scanned my entire body, then he slipped his hands into his pockets and averted his gaze from me.I couldn't help but chuckle softly, slightly lowering my head before speaking. "U-Uhm, actually, I saw you on the balcony... so I came to find you." I gestured with my eyes toward the balcony, and suddenly, his gaze shifted there too.After he saw it, he averted his eyes again. He scratched his head and let out a soft laugh.Suddenly, the surroundings became qui
Of a sudden—I turned my body again, facing the ceiling. I focused my gaze on it for a moment. I sighed deeply and tried to blink my eyes.At that moment, my sleepiness seemed to vanish when Adam suddenly crossed my mind as I opened my eyes again.And here—I tried to place my hand on my chest, where I could feel my heart beating strongly.While still doing this—I felt something strange in my stomach, and I found myself smiling like a crazy person while still staring at the ceiling, with thoughts of Adam popping up in my head—especially about what happened between us earlier and the days we've spent together.Ugh! Crazy, Lola! Why am I thinking about him? What's happening to me? Why do I feel this way about him?!As I realized this, I stopped smiling. I tried not to think about him and quickly closed my eyes.But after a few seconds, I still couldn't. I opened my eyes again when he crossed my mind."What's wrong with him that I'm feeling like this?! Am I falling in love with that man?!"
Afterward, I just focused on what I was eating, and suddenly I heard Dad cough."Oh, Heaven, you're here.." I heard Dad's voice say it.H-Heaven? Is he here? Did I hear it correctly? Is he here?And there—I noticed that Dad and Mom stood up. I didn't realize that Sally and Minda had finished eating and were no longer in their seats.About them—I quickly noticed that they started walking and turned towards someone. I noticed Dad and Mom were now back in their seats, adjusting themselves.Suddenly, I heard a soft cough in front of me.Regarding this—when I lifted my gaze, I saw Heaven standing before me.At that moment, my heartbeat suddenly quickened, and the surroundings seemed to momentarily quiet down.W-Wait—what? Why is he here? Is there something I don't know? Or is there something I should know? I asked myself while he was now seated in front of me.*************I slumped onto my bed as I entered my room after dinner and took care of myself. I feel tired and my body is somewhat
"Oh, Lola! Come on, your mommy and daddy have been waiting for you since earlier.." As soon as I stepped out of my car, Nanay Sally greeted me right away, and it seemed like she had been waiting for my arrival."Where are they, Sally? Did they just arrive?" I asked as she walked alongside me toward the entrance of the house."Yes. They were waiting for you in the kitchen. I told them you went to see your friend," she replied, and I nodded in confirmation.Speaking of them, I suddenly remembered that they were coming home, and it was almost eight o'clock in the evening when I arrived. Well, that's because my nosy friends, especially Laurene, didn't spare me from their questions about me and Adam.I told them what really happened, but they seemed disappointed because they thought something was going on between Adam and me. They honestly told me that Adam and I looked good together, and they would support us if we ended up together.Goodness! They are crazy girls.But talking about that
"Oh, Lola, you're here! Why did you take so long?""We've been waiting for you since earlier...""Yeah, we've been here for a while..." Laurene, Jane, and Summer asked in succession.I took a chair from the dining table, placed my purse on the table, and sat down. Summer was sitting on my left, busy with her makeup, while Jane was on my right, eating an apple.Meanwhile, Candice was busy looking at dresses, probably for Laurene, who seemed occupied with her cupcake.Speaking of this—what time did I arrive that they're reacting like that? They were probably here earlier, and I was the one they were waiting for. Ugh!"I-I got stuck in traffic, so it took me a while..." I made an excuse because they might interrogate me if I told the truth. These friends of mine are such gossip, and they might tease me about Adam.Speaking of Adam—suddenly, I felt a surge of joy in my heart, and I realized I was smiling.At that moment, I was snapped out of my thoughts when I noticed they were all lookin
So now he wants to be with his sibling because he doesn't want to be apart from him anymore, and he also wants to be together with their father whom he hasn't visited in a long time because he has a job that can provide for their family.So now, even though Tyler doesn't accept it, he waits and hopes that they will be okay. Adam believes that Tyler's heart will soften and he will understand because he knows Tyler well, after all, they are siblings.Yes, Mother Isabella and Amy know everything about this. They became the guardians of Adam and Tyler when Tyler stayed at the orphanage. So whatever happens, they are ready to accept Adam's decision, especially since Tyler has a loving family.I sighed and temporarily put those thoughts aside when I heard Adam speak."Thank you, Lola," he muttered, and without hesitation, I reached out my hand to shake hands with him.He reached out as well, and our hands met briefly.And suddenly, while we were doing that, it felt like an electric current
But wait, I tried to sneak a glance at Tyler and Adam, and there seemed to be a difference in their faces. I also realized that there was something about them that I couldn't understand or comprehend.Ugh! What's going on in my mind? All I know is that they are siblings and maybe I'm a part of that too.For now, I set aside the thoughts in my mind.Going back to Tyler, he has somehow grown dear to me. I don't want to neglect the child, especially after what I've heard and what happened earlier.At this moment, he immediately looked away, and I did the same, slightly lowering my head.*******"I'm sorry again for what happened earlier. And I hope you and Tyler can..." I trailed off, my head slightly bowed as I spoke those words to him. I heard him sigh."Thank you. I hope so too," he paused for a moment, and I tried to glance at him, but he was looking into the distance."Also, you don't have to worry about Tyler anymore. He was checked at the clinic, and he's fine," he added unintenti
"A-adam, if you would allow me, let me take him to the hospital for a check-up. He might have wounds or bruises. And I'll take responsibility because it's my fault... I caused the accident, so I should be blamed for what happened..." I humbly said as Adam and Tyler stood in front of me, with Tyler avoiding eye contact with Adam.I'm still not asking what the real reason is, but for now, I need to have Tyler checked by a doctor. I don't want to just leave what happened to him. Besides, it's my fault for what happened earlier.But I can't understand why Tyler seems to be avoiding Adam. Maybe it's about what happened earlier? Or is there another reason?And what is it? Ugh! Yeah, I'm confused.He briefly glanced at Tyler and then looked at me. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted, and I felt that his expression became serious as he looked at me and spoke."Thank you, but it's not necessary. He's okay considering the circumstances," he said, then he turned his gaze towards Tyler, who was now
I am driving my car towards Laurene's house because she asked for my help in preparing a surprise for Kevin tomorrow night. It's their sixth anniversary, and she also wants me and my friends to come up with ideas for what she can do tomorrow. It's almost ten in the morning, and I'm still on the road. The drive has been peaceful so far. It's only a few hours of travel, and I'm getting closer to her house.Suddenly--Sofia suddenly came to mind when she called me using a different number earlier.Yes, honestly, I'm prepared for whatever negative words or anything she throws at me. I just can't quite figure out if she's really being deliberate or if she's just teasing and trying to provoke me.Especially when she mentioned that it was her boyfriend Kade's birthday this coming Friday. It will take place at 6 PM, and she invited me to go there. As for this, I started wondering about my friends. She didn't mention if she invited them too, and I have no idea if they'll be going.Yeah, maybe s