"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 are already a Madrigal, of course you can get what you want. I just can't let you do it. And believe me, it's not about you and your face. I am doing this solely to protect you.”After gulping down a glass of water it stood up and left my eyes in the air."Uhm... Okay then... I'll try to rethink it." I just said and then continued eating while I let Jaxson walk inside our unit.I'm sure he won't get lost in our very small house.Jaxson's mother is so amazing, for her to save the brand using her own talent in promoting the brand. I wonder how beautiful she is to make their brand really popular, considering that it is food and drugs and they sell mostly products for skin care, body, and hair. She must be very beautiful that even Mr. Madrigal fell in love with her. It's just sad how she left the world too early before I even met Jaxson and saw her personally.Although, I don't think that our paths will ever cross if he still has his mother right now and not Lance and his stepmother."Your room is cute."I turned to the source of the voice and saw him inside my room."When you say cute, you don't mean it's small, right?" I jokingly told him as I let out a chuckle."It looks fine to me, actually." He uttered. "The decorations look even better than our room in the mansion.""Eh?" I let out a fake laugh. "Are you trying to mock me? Your room is better than my room, It's not even one fourth of it! Don't you see? I have no moving couch, I don't have those crazy huge designs or whatever scary gadgets it is in your room.”"Yeah, but you have such beautiful wall decorations." He said in a soft tone.I frowned and then followed him inside my room to see what he was talking about."You seem to be a smart kid." Jaxson said as his eyes are pinned on my wall which is full of my awards and certificates since I was young.I kept it all posted in my room and my medals are hanging. My mother loves to see those too and she said that it always makes her smile."I am smart, I can't disagree." I'm bragging jokingly to lighten the mood because Jaxxson looks a bit sentimental as he stares at the wall. "And look at those photos. Every time I get an award we always make sure to take pictures and print it so that I can display it on my wall. Here, this is my father right here. The one holding my medal.” I excitedly pointed my dad at the photo and then showed it to Jaxson like a child showing off his favorite play toy. "You know what, I really tried to make my father go up on the stage and be the one to put the medal on me. He is usually so shy and doesn't want to be the center of attention and cameras, I probably even got that kind of trait from him." I said with a giggle.When I notice that Jaxson is still at the picture that I am pointing at, my smiles faded gradually."Are you okay?" I asked because he kind of looked shocked and confused.When he heard my voice he seemed to come back to his senses."What's wrong?" I asked him again and then put down the photo I was holding. "Did I say anything wrong" I said worriedly because it was suddenly driven."No," Jaxson whispered. "It's just that... Your father seems a bit familiar to me. But I can't remember where and when I ever saw him."I was shocked because of what he said. "My boyfriend is not a famous celebrity or model, so I don't know where you saw him. And as far as I know, my father didn't go anywhere other than to his work and home." Let me clarify, but this is not the answer that Jaxson is looking for because he seems to be in deep in thought as his hand leaned on the side table that I have."I am not very sure, but I really feel like I had seen your father one before. His face is really familiar to me.” He whispered while I turned my gaze back to my father.I don't know what Jaxson is saying and where he might have seen Dad. We may not even have ever been related to each other, moreover, our state in life is so far apart that it is impossible that Jaxson and I are somehow connected."Is it okay with you if I take a photo of your father and later on, I'll ask Aunt Elsie if she can remember his face? I really feel like I should remember him, but I can't.” Jaxson asked me to which I immediately nodded and I agree. I also want to know if it is true that my father and I have met once.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 stiff this much.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.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 stick 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.Because it was so quiet in the whole room, my loud series of sighs could be heard. I do not know what to do.What do newly married couples usually do on their first night except that thing?"Are you uncomfortable?" I heard Jaxson muttered in his raspy voice.Uncomfortable? I am dying!“U-Uh… H-Huh?’ I stammered because I don't know what to say. Of course I am too timid to say that thi
“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 cr 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 panis 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 screamed 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 see my bar
“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 play word 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
"Cattleya! I heard right and you are coming to visit."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 ask if you are s
When we finally arrived at the small garden where the event will be held later, I saw that Loren was starting to arrange flowers on the stage while Mr. Sol is talking to Sister Cherry who is another manager of this orphanage along with Sister Cordilla.I removed my hand from Jaxson's grip and then I picked up a flower and brought it to the stage."What's going on with you and Manager Sol?" I whispered to Loren with a teasing smile.Her eyes shifted to me, rolling upwards. "We're here to help the kids, Sister Cordilla, and Sister Cherry. That's all." She uttered defensively."But why is it that whatever you two say doesn't convince me? I've never seen you with our manager. And to think that you two became close and even going out together? Somethings going on…” I said softly as Manager Sol and Sister Cherry passed by in the back while we were setting up the stage."We only passed through here so that after that I will also go straight to DeepBlue for my duty. Manager Sol said he also w
"If someone by any chance sees me here serving people, I seriously don't know how to react, Cattleya. You know I am not used to this. I never even do this thing in my life.” Jaxson complained as he watched me set the tables."Come on, Jax. Your tired face won't lessen if you help even a little. You don't have to do it every day, just today." When I encourage him.He had been following me for a while and was only watching me put the sheets on the table even though he could have helped me."-Consider this as giving back to the people who do this for you. Like Aunt Elsie, you never heard her complain, did you?” I gently applied the plates and table design while continuing to convince him. I shifted my gaze to Jaxson and caught him staring at me. "Just help us, please? For me?” I stepped up my strategy and kind of did a puppy eyes as I waited for his response. "Yes!" I exclaimed happily when Jaxson took a step closer and grabbed the hem of the cloth I was holding."So, how do I do this th
Our kisses continued to deepen as we felt each other's body by caressing it with our hand. Jaxson's touch on my body is like a wood being thrown to the fire, making the sensation that I am feeling in my body rise up. His hand ran from my arms down to my chest. I felt my heart racing with its highest speed that very tender touch of his palm on mine. Slowly he moves as it makes space between our fingers and clutches my hand tightly.When we felt tired, we both let go of our kisses as we pressed our foreheads together with both grins on our lips and exchanged breaths.It took a few seconds before Jaxson slowly crawled his hand back to my chin and brushed his lips against mine very lightly and removed it in a fraction of seconds, teasing me to crave for his lips more. My hand motioned, returning it to the back of his head, caressing his hair as I kept an eye contact. I can see through his eyes the desire and obsession. I had my hands wrapped around him with my mouth hanging open, waiting
Silence enveloped the entire car.I turned my head to look out the window so that Manager Sol could not see my non-stop flowing tears streaming down on my face as I suppressed my voice from making any sound. I know that he already knows that I am crying now, but I still don't want him to see my tears.Even though we've been in the car for almost thirty minutes, the weight I am feeling in my chest still hasn't lessened and continues to linger. It is still as heavy as the moment Jaxson let those words slip out of his mouth and say it right in front of my face with no hesitation.I don't regret that I fell in love with him. I really don’t, and I don’t want to.I have no regrets for those moments when I am completely into him and ready to give the whole me, realizing how much I love him.But what I regret is that I believe Jaxson that he sees me as Cattleya. That he loves me the way I am even though it never came from his mouth. I thought he is different from his step-mother, but he sees