The new guy winked at me. Eww."Long time no see, mi amore!" BENEDICT greeted cheerfully despite my shock. The man bent down and grabbed me by the arm to stand up but I swatted it away."Mi amore? You're disgusting, dude!" I snorted in his face. Yay! I'm terrified."Tsh! You really amused me to no end, Nicky. The NEW you is refreshing!" said the man softly but emphatically. I sensed danger behind his words and saw a glint of doom beneath his blue sapphire eyes. I don't know, but his eyes convey a strange message."BENEDICT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! IN ALL PLACES, AT MY TERRITORY?!"Bennet's voice echoed throughout the universe. My eardrums almost cracked from the loudness of his scream. You're the best, he's just behind me. I think all the decivels caught my ear.Awww!After a while, it was Bennet who pulled me upright. His face was evil when he turned to me."And you! Why are you so lazy?!" he snorted in my face."Sorry. I think I'm lacking in calcium supply..." I just said. Bennet
We stopped walking when we came across an open door.I immediately saw President Gunford in the room talking to some members of the GTE Board and RedSphere. But he turned to the door and saw Bennet and me.When our eyes met, I was surprised when the President smiled. It was a kind of warm smile. A smile I used to see from my father. My heart fluttered as I returned the smile. This time it's real. Not a fake. Whatever the fight that happened to me before with President Gunford, I think it's gone."Bennet, come over here," called the old man next to me.I heard Bennet jump lightly before removing the arm that was around me and turning to face me. He stared at my eyes."Wait for me here. We'll go home together. It's easy, okay?"I nodded. "I'm just here," I answered.And Bennet entered the room. I was left at the door. I sat by the door and just looked at Bennet talking to old Gunford.Hmmm. I think something is missing. I wonder where the phyton had gone. Caroline. Is he still shocked t
We no longer interfered in Bennet's nephew's affair. My husband and I just went for a walk again. This time on a mini-safari.We saw lots of dry land animals like giraffes, lions, cheetahs, etc. I'm enjoying myself to death. I also missed the outside world. For the past three months that I have not been with my National Geographic Team, I have missed a lot. I am too amused by things. I used to think that I wouldn't be able to leave the iguanas, tigers, zebras, hippopotamus, and others that I take care of at work.Well, I guess, Bennet is a more interesting animal than all of them.Bennet Leofwin is a roaring lion, king of the concrete and modern jungle. And I was like a tiny mouse, smitten by his power, scared at first but loving him as the time went by, not afraid to die even on his deadly paw.Tch. Mahal. The irony of it. So dumb."I'll go buy some food," Bennet said after a while when we finished looking at the Safari."Stay here," he added.I just nodded. I can't say anything. Fir
Nicky expertly held the tiger with the help of some Animal Control Unit officers."Where did this albino come from?" Nicky asked the officer."From the jungle of Zambia.""Zambia?" Nicky repeated as he slowly injected the tiger with medicine. He used to be a professional."Yes. She was caught by the locals and brought in by the black market. Luckily, she was saved and delivered here in California just a few days ago," explained the officer."So... it's a girl! Geez. So ferocious, I thought she's a boy," Nicky said with a smile, patting the tiger on the head that was now slowly closing its eyes. Effect of sleeping pills."Thank you for your help... Miss Nicky Alphonse, right?" the officer also said smiling.Why is that? Does the officer know Nicky's name? No. They seem to have known each other for a long time."No sweat. I suggest you transfer this little fellow to a cold weather environment with lots of natural trees. Not these bunch of trash," Nicky pointed to the trees. "It would be
I roamed around the dark hallways of the house until my feet found its destination...Nicky's room. I'm standing right in front of her door.I slowly turned the door lock and opened it.Amidst the darkness of the room... I can see an outline of a figure lying on the bed. A figure of a woman I long to touch at night.Due to the rush of warm feeling inside me, I looked around the room. I stepped my feet into Nicky's room.Her room was small. I purposely let her use the smallest room because I know Nicky is used to luxurious rooms. Her discomfort is what I want. Because I want to give back.But I was surprised that I didn't hear a single complaint from him. Sometimes I even saw him sleeping on the floor as if he was more comfortable lying there than a soft bed.That's when I started to wonder who the real Nicky was. Which to this day still amazes me.Just like Nicky... the room is simple. He didn't even bother to put up decorations or anything. I just saw two picture frames resting on th
Cole's POVThe ride from Vendomme to Silicon Valley was quick. Germany is also the driver and he drives smoothly.I was a little nervous because I didn't know what Bennet was calling me for. And why does it need to be in RedSphere? He can just tell at home if he really is.It must be something about business. That's the only conclusion I have.We arrived at RedSphere, earlier than I expected. Germany immediately dialed with his cell phone as we walked into the big company."Ma'am, President Leofwin is still attending a meeting. Do you mind if I send you to his office? You can wait for him there," Germany replied.I just nodded. My anticipation level is increasing making me nervous. Plus, some employees who happened to be passing by were even looking at me.What? Am I ugly? Do I look like a witch? I looked at myself. Not at all. I just look... normal.Germany and I took the elevator to the 110th floor. When we got there, he took me to a large, fragrant and very clean room.Office of th
I turned around when I heard Bennet's voice behind me. And my smile grew even wider when I saw the permanent wrinkle on his forehead. He was frowning more than ever. so cute"What in the world is your problem?" I said.Bennet snorted and approached him. I noticed that he was ready. He was already wearing his jacket.I was a little surprised when Bennet came directly to me and wrapped his arms around my waist without warning before placing his chin on my head."I'm afraid..." he whispered."Huh? Afraid what?""I'm afraid... Mana is mad at me...""Eh?" I was surprised. Mana, mad at Bennet? "Why?"I heard the man sigh. "I don't know. Maybe sulking. I was talking to him earlier, he turned his back on me.""Eh?""Joyce said that Mana is sulking at me because... I'm going to take you home to the Philippines. The old man is sad."I was shocked by Bennet's words. Mana... sad because I'm going to be gone? Ooooowww. It was as if something suddenly closed in my chest. A hot thing. And I remember
Are we going to stay the night at your parent's house?" I asked as we exited the elevator."Do you want to?" he asked back."Do you want?" I asked again.Bennet shrugged his shoulders again. "I wanna go home. With you."Oops. My heart is regodon-de-honor again."To Sephiroth?""Nope. I have a house here in Verona of my own."Oh, I don't know that. I just nodded.We were greeted by Bennet's other staff who immediately bowed when they saw us in the lobby. They said "good evening Sir" to Bennet in unison. The man is just a Dedma."That house, when we have our firstborn. I will name it after him," Bennet added as we boarded the limousine car.It was as if I was touched by what Bennet said. Firstborn. Our first child. He's talking about our supposed firstborn. My heart just can't take it. It's good to hear that it hurts too much. I remained silent because something was blocking my throat."I just hope he will be a boy. I've been dreaming of a boy first born then a girl after him. Wouldn't