"How many times do I have to say that you can always call me Richard."I laughed awkwardly because of his opening words to me. My gaze returned to Loren and Mr. Sol and feels the situation. An uncomfortable silence enveloped us for a moment.We are not that close because of the manager and owner of the club I worked for, Mr. Sol. Even though he told me a few times that I could call him by his name it seemed like I couldn’t do it because of the invisible fence between us. But I really appreciate how he came first to help me when he found out I had nothing to pay for my tuition. He allowed me to ask for an advance salary so I saved my education.The ice broke in our midst because of Uncle Joe’s fake throat cleaning. Maybe they also felt the unusually awkward situation. I don't even know why Loren brought him here. They are not that close to each other either.“Oh well, since your friends are already here, maybe it's better if we go out first to greet and get to know your future wife. We
I am overwhelmed when the big door of the church opened in front of my eyes. I was met by so many people and all their attention was on me. At the same time, a romantic instrumental tune that I requested from Charlotte as the theme song for my walk down the aisle.I slowly took a small step. I hold the pink and gold bouquet in my hand. I can now feel people's eyes on me, but I can't give them a look because my eyes are only fixed on one person.As I watched the man at the end of the aisle, it still hadn't sunk in to me that the day had come when we would marry each other. That the wedding that I have been dreaming about since I was a child is really happening today. It seems like the other day I met him but now I'm getting married to Jaxson Madrigal. If I was saying that I would marry the man who only met me three days ago, I don't think that it is really a short time. I feel that those three days were too long for us. A lot has happened between the two of us, and if you ask me, that'
"What are you doing here?""Joining my wife in his little party, I guess?"I jumped back in shock because I didn't realize that Jaxson was already here and he found me on the balcony.“Well, you shouldn't be here. Come on, Jax. Look around. There's no people that can see us. You can stop acting.” I said with a tone of annoyance as I gently pushed his chest away from me.Jaxson can stop pretending in front of me. He can just stop by fooling other people, and not include me. I know he's been dying to mingle with Daniella at this time. Well, too bad for them because I don't think that the people are gonna leave any time soon now."What do you mean pretending?""Oh please," My eyes rolled up as I turned sideways to not face.[“Catcat? Hello? Who are you talking to?”]My attention returned to my phone when I heard Charles' voice from it. I haven't answered the call yet and my brother is still on the other line and can hear what we are talking about."Hello? It's just someone I know. I'll c
"You are seriously so immersed by your acting, aren't you?" I pushed Jaxson hard and gave all the strength left in my body to push him and he was far away from me."I am." He said with a giggle. "Why are you being so cheeky to me suddenly?" He asked before taking a seat next to me. We were only a few inches away from each other so I moved back a little to catch my breath.I can't answer Jaxson's question directly. He pretty sure knew very well why I have been acting so distant to him ever since I saw Daniella in his office. I just don't want to meddle with whatever it is that they are doing. If they are still having an affair behind all of this, sure they can. Even if I honestly dislike them for doing that, I don't think I should care more."What's on your mind?"I looked at Jaxson as he gently laid down next to me while I remained seated."Come on, Cattleya. You can tell me.”My eyebrows slightly raised because of the drastic change in his attitude."Why are you acting like this, Jax
"The ruler can always change the rules." Jaxson whispered to me as he brought his lips to my ear.I was speechless at what he said because I couldn't believe that he was thinking about that. Because that only means that he is also considering keeping me on his side. It only means one thing to me, Jaxson is starting to see my presence."So... are you now going to treat me normally again after I cleared things up?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.I couldn't stop laughing because of what he said.Is it a good thing that he's actually paying attention to me more than I thought he is?"Can I at least get an answer?" Jaxson asked again that's why I just nodded as I chuckled. "It's a good thing that we understand each other. After all, you will be living with me starting from now. And there's no way that I'm going to sleep on the sofa again.""I never told you to do that." I defend myself. "I didn't know you were sleeping on the sofa. I always wake up later than you so I really have no idea.
"An absolutely insane person. Jaxson, you are so getting on my nerves. I mean, not negatively, you know. But today was too much already, and-” He didn't let me finish and went inside the unit, passing me.The bright side is, the person who knocked on our door in the middle of the night was not a bad person, and I did not commit a heinous crime. However, the downside is that, I came here because I don't want to spend the night with Jaxson. And now he is here."So, where can I put all this?" He asked as his eyes roamed the entire space of our house."There, there is a table in front of you." I said slowly and then the door was closed again."Oh, this is the table.""Wouldn't it be better if you went back there and rested at the hotel? You know you don't belong in this place Jax. This is a simple house which you never use. See, you're just going to have a hard time-" I couldn't finish what I was going to say when I noticed that he wasn't listening to me and just started putting his thing
"So, what do you think if I model your brand too?"Both my brows raised as I waited for what Jaxson would say because his eyes just stared straight at me."That's not the reason why I told you my mother's past.""I know, but don't you think I can't do it? You don't trust me too?" I uttered as I held my laugh trying to pull a joke on him.I don't think that Jaxson caught my joke as he just stared back at me as if wanting to pull my soul out of my body."I see your potential and I trust you too much that it's making me afraid of allowing you to be out there."I was taken back by Jaxson's words. I did not expect those words to come out of his mouth. It even feels like the Jaxson I am spending the night with is not the real one."T-Then... If you trust me, why don't you just let me try? You know, you can actually say straight to me that I'm not the one you are looking for your brand and you need someone that has experience.""No." He answered me quickly without wasting any second. "You ar
My eyes were left in the air, still processing the words she just let out. Her words were too much for my intellect and reflexes to absorb, and even though I watched both of them get up from their seats, my body didn't appear to be able to work normally.My very first project as a Miranda model would be alongside Daniella? Who was Jaxson's previous fiancée? I mean, does it really have to be her out of all the models they have throughout their agency? Am I being played, or does life plainly want me to be his plaything? Good grief.I admit, I could perhaps care less because I already assume that she is one of their biggest models and this is not exactly a surprise at all. Besides, she is not actually that deleterious. However, what really concerns me is that engaging in a collaboration with her would be so bewildering and would undoubtedly generate a lot of attention. In this industry, I am nothing compared to her. To Daniella Yves' stardom, I am nothing. I don't want to dishearten mys