"An absolutely insane person. Jaxson, you are 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'll just 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 things inside the paper bag.
I just shook my head and then approached him to help.
"Where are these from?" I will ask.
"It's all from the party. You are so preoccupied that you didn't even notice the food at the reception."
I slowly nodded because of what he said. That is indeed true. I drank more champagne than food. Maybe that's why my stomach has been churning for a while now.
I followed Jaxson's gaze as he took a chair and then lifted it to put me and him.
I can't believe that I was just stunned by him because I didn't expect what he did.
"I'm trying to impress you."
I chuckled and accepted the plastic chair. "Well, so far so good." I muttered with a soft giggle.
The table here in our unit is small and it is only enough for the three of us, their mother, which is why the food that Jaxson brought hardly fit.
"It's amazing how you packed all this and drove here right away." I started getting plates and cutlery for the two of us to eat. I also prepared our drink and put it on the table.
Jaxson cleared his throat as he rubbed his palm on his thighs. "Actually, it's the staff who packed all this."
A faint laugh escaped my lips because Jaxson couldn't look at me and seemed embarrassed.
"-But the thought of bringing you food is all mine. Thought counts, at least. Right..?”
"It's okay." I said in the middle of chuckling. "That's kind of more realistic, to be honest." I handed him his plate along with the cutlery. But he didn't seem to know what to do, so I put it in front of him and spooned him food. "You are so not used to not having people do things for you, aren't you?"
“Huh?” He caught my attention when he stammered. "No. I know how to do things. It’s just that uh…”
"It's just that, what?' I asked, continuing to pour drinks on his cup.
"I suddenly remembered my mom. That's all." A bitter smile flashed across Jackson's lips.
"I'm sorry..."
"No, don't be." He interrupted me.
"You seem to really love your mom. I love my father so much. And just like you, I miss him all the time.”
My actions slowed down because of the sudden drop of the mood. I understand Jaxson for missing his mom every time for anything. Because he once lived with her in the same house. That's why in daily activities he will remember his late mother. Just like my father. It's sad that they have to say goodbye, but that's the way it is.
"Do you know why I am doing all my best to not let Ruegold slip off my hand?" Jaxson asked suddenly as his eyes drew up to mine.
"Sure," I uttered. "It's because you don't want people to see you as a loser to your step brother. You have told me that several times. Is that even a question.” I tried to shrug off the serious situation.
"Yeah, but there's more than that. It's because of my mother. She once saved the company when it's on its own downfall.”
I quietly listen to Jaxson and let him talk.
“-My mom met my dad when BavinGold, the previous name of our company, was about to go deep into mud. She offered to model the products of the company and sell herself so that in just a week of work, the brand will be known across the country again. Everybody doubted her, of course. Including my father. Because my mom was an employee of the other company and not a model. In fact, she never even had any experience at that time. However, my mother manages to convince them when they are left with no choice. They took him and fixed him up. And it was a classic fairytale that they realized that my mother was actually beautiful and had perfect skin, hair, and body, which Bavingold really needs. So, they took a photo of her, and they did everything they could to reach people with the photo. Until every bottle and package has been replaced with mom's face and it can be seen in many places. Not long after, my mother got a commercial for Bavingold and that really took over the country. It was when the company was at its peak. My father fell in love with mom, and so was she. Later on, they changed the corporation name into Ruegold, from my mother's name, Ruella, who saved the entire corporation even when everyone was doubting her potential at first."
"Your mother was so amazing... And I am certain that she is very very beautiful. She hooked the entire country with her beauty that drew them into your products. I mean, wow…” I muttered in amazement. "Their story even almost sounded like a real movie."
"My mother has a big contribution to Ruegold. And that's why I will never let Lance, or even his mother, Emily take it all from me." Rage in his eyes can be traced.
Now I am starting to see why he really treasures Ruegold. Because it's the only thing that his mother left to him.
"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 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 are a
This is the first night that I will sleep on the same bed with Jaxson beside me, and I don't know what just happened to my body that made me so stiff this much. This is also the first time that I’ll be laying in the same bed with some guy that’s not even my brother, Charles. I don't even remember how to breathe right now, all I can think of is that this man laying beside me, in my own little bed, is my husband and we are going to spend the night together.What will we do?The blanket almost tore because I was clinging to it so tightly to cover my entire body. My bed is so small that if I make a small movement our skin will touch together and when that happens, I don't know if my heart can handle it and if I will wake up in my right mind.I am breathing the hottest air in the entire planet as my body also feels the heat rising up from my feet.It is so quiet in my room that the only thing you can hear is my loud series of sighs and my heart beating as quickly as it can.I don’t know wh
Jaxson let out a feeble scoff. “You really look like my mother, Cattleya. Once we get home, I'll show you some pictures of her and you can tell by yourself whether you really resemble her.”“Uh, what do you mean… Once we get home? I am home.” I replied with a tinge of confusion flashed in my voice.Jaxson shut his eyes firmly, seemingly annoyed to me. “Cattleya. Why do you always have to ruin it? Why are you such a crabby?” he grumbled.“I am not.” I felt one of my brows rise up, looking intently at him. “This is the truth, Jaxson. I am home right now and you— are lying on my bed.”“Whatever you say, chippy.”My mouth fell open by the word he let out. “What did you just say to me?” I couldn’t stop myself from getting up because of how much he irritates me. “I am not being chippy, or grumpy, or whatever it is! Jaxson. I am home. And once we get back to your mansion, I will just temporarily be in your house together with your family. Not home.” I glared at him.“Hmm, sounds like I forg
“Oh, god! Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!” I whispered loudly and then I slowly got out of bed so as not to wake the sleeping Jaxson.I immediately ran to the comfort room to check my appearance in the mirror, and I was not mistaken. I look like a mess!I even smelled my mouth that smelled of bad saliva, I winced at the smell of my morning breath."It's a good thing that I woke up earlier than Jaxson. Oh gosh! He can't see me looking like this-""See you looking like what?"“AAAAAH!” I screeched loudly in my shrill voice as my hands flew to my face to cover it. "Get out of the room first!""What's wrong? What is going on with you now?” I heard him ask with a hint of surprise.I just shook my head while still not removing the cover from my face.It's impossible for him to see me as I look now. Even if I wanted to fix my hair I couldn't because I couldn't let go of my face. Even though I don't have lipstick, I didn't erase my make up last night because I am afraid that Jaxson will se
"But, why? Why do—” I stopped when I realized that we were not alone and that the Madrigals were with us in the car. I moved closer to Jaxson again to bring my mouth to his ear. "Why did you suddenly fall in love after our marriage? Or are you just playing with me?” I whispered, causing him to shiver.It seems that he imitated my movements and brought his mouth close to my ear."Seems like I have to show my wife that I love her and I don't want to lose her any minute now." Jaxson whispered in my ear as he gently took my hand and locked it with his. "The only problem is that I have no idea how to please a woman. Especially, that you are so different from all the girls that I have ever met."This time, I was the one who let out a chortle because of what he said.“Oh, please. We both know that you spent almost your whole life with Daniella. Of course, you haven't met many women." I whispered back to him in the middle of laughing."Well, let's call this day a special date for us to get to
“Cat?” Loren also called me back and questioned the moment she saw me."W-What are you doing here?" I asked him again, full of wonder. I didn't think I would see him here because the last thing I remember was seeing him last night when I left the reception. "And, why are you with our club manager?" I raised my eyebrows when I saw Mr. Sol. I greeted him with a smile before returning my critical gaze to Loren."We came here to visit the kids before we went straight to DeepBlue." Mr. Sol stepped into the conversation which Loren immediately followed with a nod."But, isn't it too early for Loren to go to DeepBlue?""How about you, KitCat? What brought you here?” He diverted the topic by passing me the question.I chuckled when I heard him say my name again. Since I started working at the nightclub, I can hardly count on my hands how many times he has called me by different nicknames.For a moment, my eyes returned to the two of them because their answers did not convince me enough as to w
"Cattleya! What I heard is right and you are really here to visit us."I greeted Sister Cordilla with a sweet smile and then gave her a big hug."It's been so long, Sister Cordilla. I'm sorry that I haven't visited the orphanage for a long time and I haven't been able to say goodbye to you here."Sister Cordilla flashed a beam. "It's okay, Loren has told us what happened and I felt sorry for you. I guess life lately has been good to you because you finally came back here with the same smile on your lips.” She caressed my arms as her eyes shifted to my back. "Now I see why. I thought you only came with Loren and her friend. But you actually came here with a boyfriend.”"Uh, he's my husband, actually." I clarified, as I extended my hand to let Jaxson come closer to me."He is such a fine young man. You have a good looking husband. I honestly thought that you will grow old because you have never been interested in any guy before. I remembered how many of our guests here at the orphanage a
"Do I really need to do all that? If you need some assistance I can just call for a staff and-”I pressed my fingers to his lips, cutting him off. "There's no fun if the staff will do it for you. Let's just do this for today and I promise to go out with you tomorrow night if you have some free time.”“Anywhere I want?” Jaxson asked with a smirk."Anywhere you want.""But what about my image? What if the guests who attend know me and they see me serving meals to people and fixin the decorations? My career will be in shambles.”“It's good publicity.” I just said before pulling Jaxson towards the venue again. I spent more time trying to please him than organizing the event. "It will be a great day, I promise.""It will be." He uttered. "But only if you give me a kiss each balloon I hang."I sniggered, half suppressing. “You are such a cringe-worthy person. I hope you know that.”When we finally arrived at the small garden where the event will be held later, I saw that Loren was starting t