At six o'clock Rose's car arrived to pick me up. I told him that there was no need for a case, he was really insistent. Mang Kanor is the driver. I already knew him because when Rose and I went home together, they would pass me by. She smiled when I opened the door.
"Thank you."
"Are there many guests at the party?" I asked while Mang Kanor was driving.
"I'm sure there are many, hija. And I think only the rich will attend."
"I hope I don't stay there. I'm not rich," I smiled slightly.
"But you're Rose's friend so you should just go there. And then you're something there. Alas, I immediately remembered my son. It was a dream to attend the parties of the rich."
"How old is your son?"
"Maybe he's just your age. How old are you?" he said while glancing in the rear view mirror.
"Nineteen ..."
"You're only a year apart. It's already twenty."
Because of my conversation with Mang Kanor, I didn't realize that we had arrive
"Harris, this is Kaia, my best friend. Kaia, meet my cousin, Harris."An amused grin plastered on Harris' face. We shook hands. But that was only quick. The guy is handsome. That was the first thing I realized. He has a fair complexion. Her black hair is quite long with brown highlights. Overall, he looks dashing but somehow, playful."He studies in Manila and is rarely here in Lucena so you don't know him," Rose whispered to me."Nice to meet you, Kaia," Harris said.I kept raising an eyebrow. That look. He was so arrogant that it seemed as if he could tame all women."Harris," Kenneth whispered. He followed us. He was still holding a wine glass. He looked at me, one eyebrow raised. My forehead furrowed."Ken, long time no see!" Harris smirked.We barely moved away from the two men."That cousin of yours is a playboy, Rose," I whispered. "I'm sure there are many of those women in Manila so don't make the mistake of taking me t
"Harris, this is Kaia, my best friend. Kaia, meet my cousin, Harris."An amused grin plastered on Harris' face. We shook hands. But that was only quick. The guy is handsome. That was the first thing I realized. He has a fair complexion. Her black hair is quite long with brown highlights. Overall, he looks dashing but somehow, playful."He studies in Manila and is rarely here in Lucena so you don't know him," Rose whispered to me."Nice to meet you, Kaia," Harris said.I kept raising an eyebrow. That look. He was so arrogant that it seemed as if he could tame all women."Harris," Kenneth whispered. He followed us. He was still holding a wine glass. He looked at me, one eyebrow raised. My forehead furrowed."Ken, long time no see!" Harris smirked.We barely moved away from the two men."That cousin of yours is a playboy, Rose," I whispered. "I'm sure there are a lot of women in Manila so don't make the mistake of taking me there.
"What are you saying?""I thought you like Livius? Now you have a boyfriend, huh? Where is he?" once look at the hall."What are you saying, Sage? Where did you know that?" I don't get him. I don't even accept lovers after having a boyfriend? Am I a joke to him?"Someone called using your phone and introduced himself as your boy," he said darkly. My eyes rolled.Meaning...He was the one who texted earlier!"You're the one I sent here. I want to meet that boy of yours. What type of guy is he? Is he like Livius? Those are your types, aren't they?"His tone. The irritation was obvious there. It was like he's just suppressing it."If that's the case, what's the matter with you? You're out of my personal affairs, Sage. So I'm not obligated to answer your questions. And why did you say I was the one you came here? Don't even say that was ordered by Livius? " My gaze deepened on him.He averted his gaze and did not speak. He l
"Eat well, Kaia," Mama said and laid the plate down in front of me. My gaze passed over Livius and Jonas. They're here for a visit."Did Brenda come here earlier?""Ah, yes. It's her morning, eh. Do you have a conversation?""She's going to help with Ericka's costume," I pointed out to her younger sister who will be participating in a pageant."I'll just take him to them later.""Your carbonara is really delicious, Mom!" and Livius. Mom smiled."Yes, it's delicious!" agrees Jonah."Oh hey, you eat a lot."The two nodded almost simultaneously. I smiled and continue eating. They were the only two to visit this month. I tried to talk to Livius about Sage. But he just didn’t listen and said it would be better for me to have someone deliver at home. For safety it seems. I insisted I could. But he just said they already had an agreement.It's been two days since the party. On Monday, Sage just sent a driver because
"The fuck with that!" Brenda yelled when the group left. I breathed a sigh of relief as they left but when I remembered what Damian had said I was devastated. He said he would visit me!"When he visits you, don't talk to him! That man didn't do any good! The arrogance you thought was all in him! Eh, do you know that Cindy, his ex-girlfriend, moved school because he beat her up! Cindy's parents just couldn't get along because her family was influential! Oh, avoid that Kaia if you don't want a complicated life. It's dangerous! ""Even if you haven't said it yet, that's really what I'm going to do Brenda."Like what I expected, Ericka got the Miss Teen title. He also bagged special awards. We had so much fun coming home because it was worth our hardships from the costumes, to training her, to making her props for the talent portion. There was a little party at Brenda's house. Of course, Mom went too. It was past eleven o'clock when we got home. Exhausted, I went st
"We're going to eat at the grill after the shift. Are you sure you're not really coming?" Rian asked as I immediately asked. I don't have plans about it. Also, Mom ordered me to go through the supermarket before going home. I still have things to buy so I won't be coming."Because Mama ordered me. It's just you, Rian." He smirked at my refusal. I just chuckled and left her to accommodate another customer.Rose visited me that day. She told a story about the new man she met. He was hopeful there again and he seemed to have forgotten recently when he cried because of Baldo's deception. I warned her about this guy she just met. But he said that he was kind and that I had nothing to worry about. Even so, I can't help but get worried. That's what he always says. Then in the end, nothing either."Don't worry. On our next date, we'll visit here so you can meet him. I'm sure you'll like him, Kaia! And oh, he mentioned that he has a male cousin. I'll include that too for
"Aren't you busy? You said you're still in Manila for a week?""I can work even I'm here," he replied, eyes focused on the road. When the red light came to us, he just looked at me."What's the name of the bastard?" he asked. My forehead furrowed, eventually also understanding who he was referring to. Bastard. That seems to matter to Damian."Damian.""Last name?"I leaned back in the chair. "That's not necessary, Sage." Why is he still trying to find out Damian's last name? What is he planning? Whatever it is I think, it shouldn’t be."Just tell me.""What will you do?"He did not answer and started the car again. I didn't even speak. When we arrived at the supermarket, I told him that he could just wait in the car. But he insisted that he'll come with me. Eventually I just let him do what he wanted to happen."You can wait there. You just got back from work ..." I was going to get a cart but he got ahead of me.
"What did you say?" Sage lowered the cup to the table and looked at me intently as if unable to believe what he heard. I felt like my cheeks are burning. Realizing how I said it, I noticed how scandalous it sounded."I mean, you can sleep in my room. I'll just put it next to Mama ..." I bit the insides of my lower lip subtly. The wrinkle on his forehead was gone, now enlightened. But he didn't seem to agree with what I said."Sounds good. But I don't want to rob you of your bed. I've lost a bit of sleep because of the coffee. I'll just drive.""Are you sure? I can really be in Mama's room. I'm too busy for you tonight. It's embarrassing if I just let you go like that ... But if you insist, go ahead. Just be careful when driving ... "If he doesn't want to, don't! I will not insist.The side of his rose for a smirk. It was as if someone had noticed something good."Yeah. I should go now. Maybe I'll be sleepy again and ..." he trailed off and