When Loren finally left, I was stricken dumb for a moment before I started to turn around and walk towards where Jaxson and Finn is waiting.
I did not utter a word and silently approached them and they intentionally quit their conversation when I was finally able to draw near them so I did not have a chance to hear what they were talking about. They look very serious and I am wondering what it is.Jaxson's gaze just hovered over me before handing me the bouquet again without saying anything.My lips parted as I was about to talk to him, but I was astounded when he turned his back to me and walked away straight into his car. My lips slowly shut down again, baffled at what just happened.Is Jaxson mad at me?But, shouldn't I be the one who resents him?When he banged the door closed really loud without even saying anything, I just veered around my eyes to Finn with my mouth hanging open.“Couples really have some quarrel before the wedding so make sure to still show up at your wedding tomorrow.” He let out a faint laugh.I have a feeling that Finn was just trying to comfort me.“What did you two talk about while I was with Loren?”“Nothing. I also informed Jax that I have some things to explain to you about the contract so he knows that you will stay here with me for a few more minutes before I send you to the office for the wedding coordinator meeting.” Finn spoke out before taking a step ahead.“Before we talk about Lance, is it true what you said earlier that modeling also makes a lot of money and all I have to do is take my pictures?” I asked as I followed in his footsteps.As we were walking other people were staring at us. I hope they don't look at me and think that I'm here and another man is with me. I even noticed that Finn is also famous on friendsbuck and there is a possibility that he also has fans that can secretly take a photo of us and spreads online.“Well, yeah. You look pretty good on camera. But you honestly have to work on your confidence and learn not to be camera shy. If you convince Jaxson about pursuing modeling, I can pull a string and contact a company that handles influencers right away and help you get it. I think it will be a great strategy to start off as an influencer first and build your confidence in front of the camera before you strive to become a professional model.”“Okay, but why do I need to convince Jaxson? I can do it already if I really want to. I’ll give it a shot and try to talk to him to ask for the reason why he is acting like that to me and stopping me from doing this.” I spoke out with a whiff of irritation in the tone of my voice."You don't have to ask him why, Catt." Finn answered back.“I was right. Wasn't I? All of those reactions were all because of his ex-fiance, Daniella.” I muttered as I began to lay down the flower again.Finn and I entered a different place which is a cafe next to the restaurant we have dined at. This place serves sweets, pastries, and coffee.“Somehow, it is.” He replied that it caught my attention. “But the major part is I think because of his mom.”"What about his mother?" I raised a question while grabbing a seat without staving off my gape from Finn even though I didn’t have his attention and was instead on pies.“Jaxson’s mother, Mrs. Ruella Madrigal was once a model when she was still living in this world. She wasn’t just a model actually, she was very popular. Let's say an icon in her time.” Finn hung back for a moment to speak to the staff who came upon us to pick up our orders."Only caramel macchiato for me, I am still full." I said.When the woman finally walked away and fetched our order, I darted at Finn with big spherical eyes because of my curiosity about what he knew.“Jaxson’s mother was a model, and so was Daniella. So why would he be upset if I try such a career too? It doesn't seem to be related—”“He might be scared.” Finn sliced me off.“Scared of what?” I quickly tossed him a question. “What should he be afraid of me being a model? Does he think that I don’t fit the model industry or what? And just scared that people will make fun of me, including his family?”Finn's mouth shut down and unlocked a lot of times as if he was hesitating to say something so both my eyebrows rose along with my palms.“I can't.” He voiced. “You are right. You better ask him yourself.”My chest dropped as if disappointed because I didn’t get the answer to my question. The only information I got from Finn is that Jaxson’s mother was also a popular model like Daniella in today's world.“So, shall we talk about his stepbrother Lance instead?” He added that I simply answered back with a nod.I’ll make sure to ask Jaxson about this modeling case as soon as I get an opportunity to speak to him.Though, I know it will be harder to get that chance because he appears to be ignoring me right now. Which, I don't get because I should be the one who must be upset."So, after I have asked my father last night, he told me that one thing he can always remember whenever he hears his name, it is the day that Lamce and his mother arrived at the Madrigal manor that night after Jaxson’s mother passed away. And he also mentioned about Lance’s hiding rage in his eyes”12. 2006 [THIRD PERSON POV] “What’s with the hasty call?” Keegan Campbell raised a question as he folded his dripping umbrella. He ironed his coat by running his bare hand as it got a little wrinkle and damp from the downpour. It was already so late at night and it was raining strenuously when he received a call from the Madrigal that he needed to go in the manor as soon as possible. Keegan Cambell was presently appalled from the death of Matienzo Madrigal's wife, Ruella Madrigal after he finalized taking care of the documents that he requested. “Mr. Keegan Campbell, Mr. Matienzo Madrigal is already inside the headquarters waiting for you.” He gave a simple nod to the man that welcomed him before he quickly walked towards the Madrigal's headquarters. Keegan Campbell spotted young Jaxson on the stairs near the headquarters door. He is hugging his own knee as its eyes look out the window and he seems to be watching the raindrops. “Jax…” He called softly. Even though he was in s
“Elsie, is Jax already up in his room?” Matienzo turned his attention to Elsie who was in charge of the helpers, obviously avoiding the conversation. “No, Mr. Madrigal, not yet.” She answered politely as she gently put down the hot tea cups on the table. “Jax is waiting for you outside and he is silently sitting on the stairs. Shall I take him up to his room?”Matienzo shook his head which made Elsie scowl. “I- Uh… Honestly worried about Jax, Mr. Madrigal. He has been sitting outside for hours and doesn’t talk to anyone. He seems to be lost in his thoughts and I think Jax really needs to get some rest.” “I’ll be outside in a few minutes and send him to his room. Keep him safe.” Matienzo spoke very calmly.Elsie just nodded as a response before she left the room.“You have a son with another woman!?” Keegan was so shocked that he couldn't stop himself from screaming. “How did you manage to keep all of this to your wife, Ruella? Don’t you feel guilty of lying to her face? What was the
15. 2007 [THIRD-PERSON POV] “Jaxson, baby!” A young woman named Perry shouted as she approached the young Jaxson while carrying a large number of paper bags in her hands. Keegan Campbell and Matienzo Madrigal were distracted by her shrill voice and the annoying sound coming from her heels stomping on the floor. Perry is one of Jaxson’s cousins and belongs to the pure blooded Madrigal side. She also resides in the manor. Keegan and Matienzo get back to their conversation after Perry walks past them. “So, what I’m concluding here is that Mr. Yves offered you a huge help to save Ruegold at the moment, and in exchange for the largest share percentage of the company?” Keegan raised a question. “Yes. He paid me a visit earlier today to have a conversation about his offer and I already accepted it. The only thing left is the paper signing.” “I beg your pardon?” Keegan ejaculated. “Campbell, I have no other choice left and you know that. I was already lucky enough that Mr. Yves cam
I was startled when someone swiftly yanked my hand and tugged me. I turned to see who it was, and there was Gunther.He did not take a moment to glance at me and just continued pulling my arm with a restrained face. I am not sure where he's planning to take me, but my body deliberately stopped resisting and simply allowed him to drag me inside the elevator. I don’t know why… But I seem to be waiting for Jaxson to start chasing me as the elevator closes.Yet I know damn well that will never happen.I solely turned my eyes away when the door eventually closed. As soon as I felt scorching tears running down my cheek, I hurriedly crouched down to wipe it and hide from Gunther.Why does it hurt this much… Why does my chest feel like someone is clutching it strenuously, giving me an excruciating pain resulting in overflowing tears..? I don’t like how this feels… I just came to the realization that my tears kept on coming to the point that it was difficult to hold back them. The moment the
He simply nodded to me in response. I felt my jaw drop as my eyes widened.“So… If that’s the case… Then I don’t have to pretend in front of you just like whenever I am with Finn?” I exclaimed gladly as I felt like another rope on my neck was untangled. “It’s a good thing that you are aware of it.”I really thought that I messed up letting those words slip through my mouth. Even though I feel completely upset with Jaxson, the agreement that we signed will never change.“And, you have all the rights to feel emotions because you are a person. You have a heart, and a brain that controls it to feel love. Sometimes, we just have to accept that the person we love could never love us back the same way that we do.”“Hmmm,” I grinned. “Where in the depth of your heart are you pulling those words, huh?” I teased him with a laugh as I poked his shoulders. “Do you already have someone you love?” I asked in curiosity.“I do, but you know what? I can only be her lover. Just like you. She’s already i
“Cattleya, Hija!” Uncle Joe’s voice reverberated across the dressing room. I saw the beaming smiles of the people from our apartment that also shouted my name at the same time. “Come in, come in,” I said politely, before Gunther let them walk inside the room reserved for me. “Uncle Joe, Aunt Marie. Thank you guys for coming!” I was relieved when I finally let my bottom breathe by standing from the chair. I was sitting for almost three hours for hair and make up preparation. It feels flatter now than it used to be from too much sitting here while I have been staring at myself in the vanity mirror where I can see my face being doll-up.“Wow, Catt. You look spectacular! Ha-ha! That wedding gown is amazing, and I just want to mention how obvious it looks that this is expensive and only rich people like you can afford it!” Aunt Marie exclaimed as she ran her hand on the gown that I will wear. “Take a look at its fabric as well as the stones and diamonds attached to it. You’ll be a million
“Hey, how many times do I have to tell you that you can call me Richard?” I let out an awkward laugh because of what he said as my gaze slowly moved back and forth to Loren and Mr. Sol, trying to digest the situation. An uncomfortable silence enveloped us for a moment.I don’t think that it will ever be normal to me to call him by his first name. Besides, we are not that close either, considering that he is my manager and the owner of the club. Not to mention how I didn’t last for a year working under him. So, even if he tells me so many times to call him by his name, it seems like my lips couldn’t utter it because of the invisible wall between us. However, him helping me and the very first person to approach me when he found out about my overdue bills and tuition fee is what I am really thankful for. He allowed me to get an advance payment to save my education so easily, which never happened to me with my previous bosses. The ice broke in our midst because of Uncle Joe’s fake thro
[Cattleya]I was overwhelmed as 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, holding the pink with tinge of gold bouquet in my hand. I can now feel people's eyes on me, but I couldn'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 feels like last night that I just met him and now I am getting married to that man named Jaxson Madrigal. Though we met in only three days, it doesn’t really feel like a very short time. It's almost like years of getting to know him as a person. A lot had happened between us, and if they’ll ask me