In their conversation Livius mentioned there the upcoming birthday of Sage. I want to interfere and ask the date but I bit my tongue to stop myself. Jonas looked at me with a raised eyebrow. He seemed to notice my restraint.
"August 19 is Sage's birthday. You don't know, Kaia?" Jonas asked casually, grinning. "For sure Tita Valerina will organize a big celebration for him. I'm sure he will invite you."
I'm almost dizzy. Jonas was so tactless! I haven't even told Mama about Sage and me but this one doesn't know how to feel.
I drank water and sneezed.
"It's in Manila ... far away." I can't take it anymore. But somehow, I am glad that Jonas spoke.
Because of that I found out when Sage’s birthday was. I want to give him something, at least. I don't have money to buy a gift but I can make my own gift. That way, it will be more remarkable. So even if I can't attend her birthday, it's okay as long as I can give her at least a gift.
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What Sage wants is for the two of us to celebrate his birthday alone. I didn't like idea so I said no. With that, he just decided to invite me to his birthday celebration.I can't say no because it's his birthday. And he wants me to be there. So a week before that I asked Mama for permission.She didn't say no. In fact, she even helped me choose clothes to wear. It's a semi formal party so I can just wear one of my dresses. There is something that hasn't been used there yet so that's all I'll use.Three days before Sage's birthday, Tita Alandra visited. He was with Georgia. They talked a lot Mama. He said they really suffered there in other countries when Tito was still sick."What's your course?" Georgia asked as she helped me prepare our snack in the kitchen. They Mama were there on the patio and still talking."Accountancy."She nodded. "I know the son of the owner of a well-known accounting firm in Manila. After you pass the board, I can
I fall back into bed. I am weakened by the extreme fear for myself and Mama and pain because of what I have heard lately. Tania answered Sage's phone in the middle of the night. That means ... My mouth watered and tears flowed. Not just because of that but also because of my situation now.Four men are in front of me with a full masks in their heads. I didn’t recognize them because of that. And I'm not in the right frame of mind to find out more. All I am thinking now is to escape from this place!"What are you doing here? Why did you come in ?!" my voice trembled but I tried to stop my tears. "Help! Help–""All right, you'll still scream and you might not be able to catch your mother alive tomorrow."I grew cold when I heard the familiar voice. But I was even more frightened when his companion pulled out a gun! I covered my mouth and lost myself."Baldo, keep an eye on his mother in the other room. When you hear her screaming, hit the
The white ceiling was the first thing I saw the moment I opened my eyes. The pain in my cheek and headache I endured and blinked to correct my vision.I closed my eyes to remember why I am in such place. I moved my hand but I realized something was attached to it. Then I heard voices. Those were familiar but the void didn't vanish. I didn't feel safe."She's awake ..." said a voice I'm sure from Tita Alandra."Oh my! Kaia!" One hand held my arm.I opened my eyes and there I saw who was in that room.Rose was sitting on the side of the bed and crying as she held me. Beside her were Tita Alandra and Georgia. Both of them have weary eyes while staring at me. Tita's nose was red as if she had just started crying. At my feet stood Aunt Susie and Brenda with both puffy eyes."A-What's going on?"Brenda's eyes widened.I got up and leaned back on the bed. I closed my eyes emphatically.When I opened my eyes again I felt nervous
"T-These ... these are all lies! How come Mama is dead? We're still together! We're just together for dinner! Why is this happening? No! These are all make believes! I don't believe! Why are you lying to me? Ha "I'm just with Mama! That's impossible! It's not true! I gave up to protect her ... So why are you saying that? I don't believe it!" My voice trembled in every word I said."Everything I said was the truth.""Georgia!" awat ni Tita.I shook my head, refusing to take it all. Why is Mom gone? Impossible! I did my best to keep her safe! I fed myself to Damian so how come he's gone? I do not believe! I can't ... No. I still have dreams for us! There are so many more things I want to do with him!How many more contests I wanted to join when he was there and watching me! I want to make achievements with her! So I can't ... Mama can't leave me. I can not do it.But I guess luck was never been on my side. Destiny cursed me. And I don't know why. I d
"K, your phone has been ringing for a while! Answer it!" irritated Luke said as I returned to the table. I put down the glass of milk and picked up the phone."Who's that? Zeus?" Luke asked and sipped his coffee. He smirked when I shook his head. I answered the call."Rose ...""Good morning Miss Popstar!" it opened me up at once laughing. "I'm going home! It's only an hour before my flight. Aren't you excited?"I smiled. "Why would I be? I didn't miss you. Were you only there in Boston for a few months? Two months? If you could talk like we haven't seen each other in two years.""The harsh one! I have a lot of chika with you, eh! I met someone here in Boston then ..." And here she goes again with her escapades. When he travels, how many more are there this year?"I can't pick you up at the airport later. I have a shoot. Let's just meet later tonight.""Alright! That's where I'll sleep in your condo, ha! Oh, by the way, please tell Lu
I visited Aunt Alandra's mansion the following week. I only talked to Tita because Georgia was too busy. She's in her last year in law school. No doubt why she's very busy with her studies.I am a licensed accountant. I just didn’t use what I learned there because I focused on the career. Tita didn't go against my plans and all. He advises me but does not interfere with my decisions.She respects my decisions so she supported me when I said I would be excluded. That was two years ago. I was also in their house for four years. And I've been depending on them financially when I wasn't making money on gigs and modeling."It's good that you visited, hija! I'm so bored every time I'm in the house!" madramang said Tita accompanied by elegant laughter. She's on her satin robe with a champagne flute in her hand.He gestured to me on the couch. She also called a servant to get me some snacks."Georgia is in her room, as usual, studying! She's so hard
The next month, I'm busy with a new single. That’s what I focused on so I didn’t accept offers first. The music video shoots were held in Palawan. We stayed there with the production team for three days. But eventually I decided to extend.Luke wanted to stay with me in the resort. But I said he would be in Manila first. I would have asked Rita to go with him but he strictly told Rita not to go home and go with me. I told him that I'm fine with only my bodyguards and I can attend on my needs. But he was persistent.I don't know why Rita follows Luke even more even though I'm the one who pays her."Ma'am, are you going to have lunch at a restaurant? At the seaside or in the west? But people might just beat you up when someone knows you. We can also just bring your food up.""Let's eat downstairs, Rita. I'll cover myself so as not to be noticed. There are only a few guests now and most of them are tourists. I bet the tourists won't even recogniz
They ordered another set of drinks. I, on the other hand, drank slowly while the three of them were all drunk. I'm sure they will end up sleeping at my condo tonight. I just let it go because I wouldn't have a problem if they got drunk. I have my driver and bodyguards to help me with them. No worries."Your chill ah! You drink too, hey!" said Rose, her face flushed. Rita and Luke were laughing about their topic. The three of them are tipsy. I also think that Rita will get drunk soon."Let's Dance!" Rose pulled me upright so I could almost drop the glass. I sat down again. But she just pulled me up again, laughing.This time, I could no longer appeal because he pulled me hard onto the dancefloor. I just handed the glass to a waiter because Rose wouldn’t let me go. I think it would be okay because the light on the dancefloor is dim. People here are from the high society so they would care less if they will recognize me. Also, many artists and models come her