I was busy for the next few weeks. Sage visits me at the condo regularly. We can't go out much because my schedule is hectic. On top of that, I also avoid the media so I can’t go to crowded places. I didn't hear any complaints from him, though. I also lost my fear of Lyka because they were already locked up and Sage made sure that they could not get out again.
I was shocked when Lyka's mother asked for an appointment with me. He talked to Rita and since it seemed like he had no bad intentions, I agreed. It was true, she didn't mean any harm. In fact, he met with me to apologize for what Lyka had done. She said, it was her fault she didn't guide her enough to be a good person. I said it wasn't his fault. It was Lyka's choice to take the wrong path.
We always have a choice to be good or bad. That is not the fault of the people around us. It is our own will to choose what we want. And sometimes, we tend to do things we know could hurt oth
We're accompanied by the bodyguards on our way out. Before they boarded Luke I told them to go first to their suites because we were going to have dinner at the hotel restaurant."A private room, please," Sage told the restaurant attendant. The woman there guided us into the room. Two waiters came with us eventually. I picked a not so heavy meal."Uh, I'm sorry if you still have to come here. You have work tomorrow, right? You're going home after dinner?" I will ask."I'll stay for the night," he said."But your work is still early tomorrow, isn't it? You might take a long time," I said firmly."I'll be late, then."We ate quietly. He was giving me cold glances. He didn't say anything but I had a different feeling. I asked him a few things about his work and he answered all of it seriously. He asked nothing. Or maybe he's just tired? Did he realized now that
"You think any woman can steal my attention just like that? I'm not that shallow, Kaia."I adjusted the hem of the robe but when he kissed my neck again I let go so I finally fell. He stopped kissing me and looked at my half exposed chest. My left shoulder was exposed, and my right chest was almost completely visible. His eyes drifted at the valley of my breasts. I was about to fix that because of the embarrassment when he lowered my clothes even more. My lips parted and he took the advantage to claim my mouth again.A soft moan escaped from my lips when his warm hand covered my breast. I almost bit his lip when he played with the top of it. He flicked it gently and I felt so hot and needy. I feel hot all over my body. His calloused fingers felt so warm, I can sense the sensitive bud of my breast erecting so hard.He kissed my neck, down to my collarbone and then he crouched more to reach the valley of my breasts. His ot
When we went out, our breakfast is ready. Sage took a bath and got dressed. Though, I wonder where did he get clothes?My gaze lingered on her as I adjusted the belt of the dress. His t-shirt is white and his pants are gray. His damp hair is now a bit longer. It was brushed up, but there were a few strands left at the side of his forehead.I stared at him more while he was busy on his phone, looking so snobbish and cold. Is that how he always expresses himself every time he works? He's too serious and arctic.When he looked at me, the coldness in his eyes faded. Her eyes widened as I walked closer. He pulled my hand and I almost ended up sitting on his lap. My lips protruded in my way of hiding a smile as I pulled my hand and sat across him."Did you bring a dress?" I asked."Yup. I actually planned to sleep here before I left Manila.""Oh." I nodded.
After the show, we returned to Manila and Sage took me to the condo. He said he would pick me up at six o'clock tomorrow. Although he assured me that his family will surely like me, that didn't ease my nervousness.I know I have achieved so much. But I still can’t get over the thought that many women are more deserving of him. He's holding two of the companies under their empire, if he chooses a woman in line with his track, he has a partner in management. To think it was easier for him then. It's an advantage he didn't take."Kaia, answer me, will you? I've asked a question here before but you don't answer me!" Luke sighed as he followed my movements.I was busy finding an appropriate dress while he was prying around. Of course now that we're on our own he hasn't missed it yet. I'm sure he was very eager to ask me earlier. Only now was given the chance so I wasn’t let go."Are you really? Something happened to you? How
I can't relate, though. Fortunately, Maddy was talking to me so I wasn't too bored."I heard William Lacson is going to run in the senate election. What do you think about that, Philip?" Tito Anton asked."I don't know him that much but I like his overpass project. Won't his children enter politics?""I really want that Patrick, e. Case doesn't seem to get involved in politics. Besides, I heard he's out of the country with his family–""I'll be the first," Markus said firmly together. He didn't wait for anyone to talk and immediately left. He hadn't even finished the food on his plate.My forehead creased. Sage followed the cousin's gaze. So is Maddy who now seems to have changed her mood as well. Morris tapped her shoulder silently."Has Markus had a problem lately, Revo?" Tita Odessa asked.Revo cleared his throat."He's just in the process of dealing something, Tita. Let'
"Congrats! Another successful concert!" Luke hugged me at the same time, while Rita was still in tears by our side."You're really good, Ma'am!"Many more greetings happened backstage. Rose and Brenda, who had a banner before, didn't give up. It wasn't the first concert I had, but it felt like the happiest. Not because there were more spectators, but because they were waiting for me below the stage.When I entered the dressing room, I did not hesitate to find him. He was leaning on the small table, staring at the gifts I received from the fans.I slowed down and stared at him intently. He's now staring darkly at the boxes of chocolates. His brows were furrowed, seemed so annoyed at the innocent chocolates."You like?" I taunted.He looked up at me. I walked a bit faster and he immediately snaked his arm around my waist when I got closer."You're friends with Caesar Ferrer?" he asked.
The elders laughed at her enthusiasm. Even the Sage laughed as well."Looks like you're the one getting married, ah?" Revo said."I'm just excited! I always dreamed of you all getting married. Now, it looks like I'm just waiting for Kuya Markus. You still don't have a plan, Kuya?"Morris, Sage and Revo stopped laughing. Markus's face was serious as he turned to his cousin. Maddy bit her lower lip subtly like she just realized she did something wrong."I don't think I will settle down anytime soon, Maddy. Do you mind waiting a little longer?" he said softly like he was taking good care of his cousin's feelings. But his eyes reflected darkness, one that is cold and too deep to be understood by anyone."Okay ..."A moment of silence prevailed over us. It was like the latter part of the topic created tension between the young Mongrecos. And I think their intense connection to each other is too strong to be sha
"Oh, Kaia is here." Jonas pointed to the girl wearing a pale pink dress. She was staring at the piano with her curious innocent eyes.His candle-like fingers traced the space in front of the piano. The amazement was etched on her pale face. Looking down, his long lashes were sharpened. Those have little curls at the end, making her eyes look so soft.Her hair is longer compared to previous visits. Although I heard she's only nine, the way she looks and move told me she's older than that. His demeanor was refined even as a child. And she has that paper white skin that I always notice every time it turns to pinkish white, when it's sunny or when from tiredness every time she helps her Mama."She's so pretty, isn't she? I'll make her my girlfriend once she's thirteen or fourteen," Carson said to me immediately."Why don't you prioritize your project? You're not here to fancy a little girl, Carson.""Ow. You sound like you