"ISEAH! Mery brought you something." Kesha bragged the book she was holding.
He didn't respond, instead, he continued walking until he reached the end of the staircase. "Are you done with your homeworks?"
"Of course, we're done!" Zia quickly said. She carried the luggage to their living room and placed it on the table.
"Stop that. Ready our dinner," he demanded at the two as his eyes never left me.
"Good evening, I heard you just came from your office. How's work?"
He remained mum while his eyes lingered at me, not minding the question.I asked a while ago.
I quickly glanced at Carding, he got the message and nodded his head before turning his back on us.
"What brings you here?" he asked after a few seconds of silence.
"I-I came here for a visit, I also have something for you..." I almost whispered.
I lowered my head a bit at the intensity of his eyes. I can feel the anger of his heart through them.
"Brin
WE DECIDED to follow Dad's suggestion. And just as I expected, the dinner went plain and boring. They only talked about business and politics that doesn't really interest me. Ellie and Dad exactly had the same goals in life. Even in hobbies, they're so much alike. They both like playing golf and tennis. It's not really a big deal to me since I know Dad always wanted to have a son, but building it up to Ellie? That's what I can't accept. "How was your trip to San Marcelino, hija?" Dad asked me. "Uh, good, I had so much fun!" I politely said. I wiped my lips with tissue to hide the stretched smile I was wearing. I don't want to show them how happy I was. "Hmm, so when will you be back at the office? Two months is long enough to ponder on thingd." His voice was serious. I sighed at that, I dropped the utensils I was holding lazily. Suddenly, I didn't feel like eating. "I think it's better if Ellie mentors you as the new president
Also, buying a ten-wheeler truck for our mining business was not a joke, even the two private planes used to export our products. There are also a few elf vans that are used to deliver the fabrics, and last but not the least, the armor truck we acquired for the safety of the sales from our jewelry shop and other businesses around Queensland. I understand that, I know it's a bit too much, but it's not bad to ask for something once in a while, right? I am the only child, soon, I'll be the president of our own company. With that being said, I still don't have a car to run errands with?! I know it's kinda childish and immature, my reasoning are not as concrete, but can't they let me have it just once? I was shaking my head while Ellwood's car arrived. It's almost seven in the morning and I'm running late on my first class. "What took you so long?!" I closed the door loudly and crossed my arms as I sat on the passenger seat. I didn't bother to put on my se
"WHAT are you so mad about, huh?" his lips lightly feathered mine. I opened my mouth to speak but he didn't allow me. My knees weakened as I held onto his polo shirt tightly, all the inhibitions suddenly vanishing into thin air. "Not here..." he muttered under his breath, pulling away from me ever so slowly I was fixing myself and combing my hair using my fingers before hearing a few steps getting louder. "Hi, Zeki! Hi, Meredith!" a student from beside my room said. "Hi..." I greeted back. I gasped after she passed through us. My eyes turned to Zekiah who had a smile plastered on his face. "I'll better be going." I threatened him using my eyes before walking up. I know he's still following me because my bag is with him. From a distance, I could hear my classmates' loud chatters, indicating that class was still yet to start. "Hi, Zeki!" Tyra and her social friends almost synchronized. I turned my head to him to s
I honked the horn before stepping onto the gas, finally accelerating forwards. "Woah!" I exclaimed as I maneuvered the vehicle outside our village. I'm sure Ellwood will be happy with the new car. I got my phone out of my pocket before dialing his number. "What is it?" he said in his bedroom voice. It's obvious that he just woke up based on his low voice. "Guess what! I'm on my way to your apartment," I excitedly said. "W-what?!" He sounded so shocked. "What's wrong with you? I gonna hung up the phone, bye!" I endes the call as I entered the village where he resides. I honked a few times in front of his apartment, after a while, he got out with just his board shorts. I got out of the car excitedly and greeted him with a hug. "I have a new car, Ellie!" He stumbled as he accepted my hug, unable to wrap his arms around me in shock. "Wear something! We're going somewhere!" I entered his apart
I pursed my lips together with her cold attitude. I suddenly want to go home, ashamed that they'll think I'll be eating with them. Zekiah got food and gave the platter to me. Albeit shy, I accepted his offer and smiled timidly. "We're sorry. The dish is just chicken feet adobo," Rupert said. I shook my head repeatedly. "It's fine, I also eat adobo," I shyly said. "But not chicken feet?" Julieta interjected, staring at me deeply as if reading something on my face. Instead of responding to her, I ate the dish. "Hmm, it's delicious!" I exclaimed. "Are you with Carding?" Zekiah asked after he got himself his food. "Nope, I brought my car." I heard Julieta snorted at that and whispered something to Badong. "You should've waited for me in the house," he stated. I pouted. I don't want to think of something not good, but is something wrong with me going here? Is it because Julieta is here, too?
"Mr. and Mrs. Echeverii has arrived," Mom announced their presence.I glanced at the new arrivals and smiled as I spotted Ellwood in his black suit."What are you waiting for, Emory?" Mom turned her scowl face at me.I stood up to greet them.Good evening, my dear friend! Happy birthday!" Uncle Geoffrey said, offering a handshake to Dad which the latter gladly accepted, also doing the same to Auntie Stella."Thank you," Dad returned a smile.Ellwood also greeted him and kissed both Dad and Mom on the cheek. "Happy birthday, Tito.."He then turned to me and pecked a kiss on my check. "Hi..." he whispered.I rolled my eyes at his grinning face. "Uh, Good evening, Uncle. Auntie!" I greeted them and did the same gesture."I'm glad to see you again, hija! You've been on vacation for a long time" Auntie Stella opened a conversation right away."Ah, yes! I returned for Dad's brithday.""Then, you still have plans to go back?" Uncle Geoffrey asked.Before
Meredith, open this door! Let's talk!" Mom shouted from the other side of the door. I didn't mind her. Instead, I fixed myself. I harshly wiped the makeup and lipstick on my face and pulled my hair into a bun. "Meredith!" The knocks were loud but I remained unbothered. I've never been disappointed in my entire life until I heard that fucking news. I can't believe they arranged me with Ellwood. He's my best friend since I was in grade school, for pete's sake! Haven't they even considered that my friendship with Ellie is at stake here? I don't want to think that Ellie agreed to this for money. I'm sure he's just forced to agree to this. I know him very well, he never once showed any romantic interest towards me. He's just naturally flirty so I know that those higs and kisses were just friendly gestures. And I know that he's a certified fuck boy! He has new girls with him everytime, and I don't give a damn about who's his girlfriend now.
"H-hello?" Shit! I bit my lip because of stuttering. "Meredith?! Finally, you answered my call! How are you? I was worried about you." I gulped and sat slowly on the edge of the bed. I can feel my heart stumbling and falling as I think of a response. "I'm sorry. I'm fine, Alessandra..." I merely whispered. "Oh, I missed you. Gabriel said you didn't inform him about your sudden leave, but he got your text so, when will you be back?" she asked without a pause. I held my forehead as I laid down my bed. I sighed heavily, "Yeah, I will be reporting on Monday. I'm sorry, there's an emergency so I had to go to Queensland," I said, lacking of energy. "Great! We're planning to go out of town, to Galla Via Island! I'm expecting you to be here with us before 10 in the morning," she said. I gulped, feeling my nerves starting to build as I think of meeting him in an hour. "Uh, I'm sorry. I just got here from a long drive. Ma