"Fely, please prepare me a fresh apple juice. I'll be in the pool," I asked her when I saw her in the living room."Is that all, Ma'am?"I nodded at her.It was a Wednesday morning. I decided to dip myself in the swimming pool to kill time. I was wearing an olive green two piece swimsuit. I covered it with a black lace cover up.I placed my cover up in the sun lounger before walking towards the pool. I dipped my feet into the water. I tried to swim, moving my feet and my arms. I'm not even sure if I'm doing it right but I'm trying!I thought that I did it somehow but I didn't even move an inch in my place. I was catching my breath, shaking my head while laughing.I didn't go to the other side of the pool. I just stayed in the five feet part. Determined, I tried to swim but the result was just disappointing me. I slammed the water out of annoyance and frustration."Why can't I do it?!" I gritted my teeth.I glanced at Lusing who was holding a glass. I ignored her and continued trying
"Are you out of your mind, Taliyah Lavianna?!" Vicky's voice was filled with disturbance when I told her every detail that happened the night when Davien went here."Vicky, why can't you just be happy for me? You know how much I love him. Everyone deserves a second chance." I sighed and brushed my hair with my fingers. "That line is overused, Talianna! Just admit that you really are gullible!"My eyes widened, a bit offended. She doesn't usually talk like this not unless she's really upset. She groaned out of frustration. "Talianna, listen. I'm just worried about you. What if he'll do it again? You'll forgive him? He cheated! There's no justification for he did! I don't know how the hell he beguiled you but god, Talianna! You're worse than I thought!""I know what I'm doing, Vicky. If he would ever cheat on me again, there's no way in hell I'll forgive him again," I answered coldly."Yeah, right! Of course!" She snorted.I lazily rolled my eyes.Our conversation lasted for almost t
Nabrel really called me at 10 pm, at the exact time when his shift ended. And I can't believe I really waited for his call! I was looking at my phone to check for his call every minute and it's pissing me off when I received none! I understand that he's just following the rules about not using cellphone. What kind of management is that, right? What if there's an emergency at their house? How would he be able to know that if he cannot even touch his phone while working? Very irrational and unjustifiable!I told him to free his schedule this coming Sunday. He didn't hesitate to say yes. He told me that he has work on Sunday, though. I didn't ask. I will pay him so he wouldn't think that I'm bothering him.Davien didn't come back at the mansion. He texted me saying that he needed to go back to Manila because of the work he left. I didn't reply. That's what I've been wanting to happen. I really think we need to cool off. He should know to himself that's what we need. He's the reason why
"I'm good. School is about to start so... yeah." I smiled at Davien. He told me about his upcoming birthday. That's two weeks from now. It will just be an intimate family dinner. Of course, Dad and I will be there."Are you sure that you're gonna take Architecture? I thought you wanted to be an attorney?" he asked curiously. He was at the office. It's part of his training at the heir of De Luxrey."Hmm. I just realized that being an attorney is a tough job. And very dangerous. I heard that Tito Ludwig often receives death threats. I don't want that.""You're right. Having a dangerous profession will never make you happy. You wouldn't enjoy it."I pouted, zoning out for awhile.Davien and I... are okay. I guess. The past couple of weeks, he has been calling me nonstop. I could say that he really is making everything up to me. He often sends me gifts. Even without special occasion, I receive an Hermes bag or Saint Laurent purse out of the blue. Recently, he sent me Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Until Nabrel came back with two plates full of food, I was still in my reverie. I could hear him saying something but I couldn't make up of his words. There's only one thing that's running inside my head right now.I shook my head a bit, trying to erase that thought. I picked up the utensils, removed the tissue around it. I tried to taste the pork, but I failed. It was too bland, at least for my taste... or because of my bitter mood right now.. I glanced at Nabrel, who was silently eating beside me. When he felt my gaze, he turned to me. He chewed slowly as he stared at me. His eyes dropped on my plate."D-Don't you like that food?" he asked softly.I bit my lip, and tried to smile. "I like it. It's good." My voice was husky. I don't even know if I said it clearly. I was glad that I was able to stop my voice from trembling. If that ever happens, I would just wish to disappear. The image awhile ago was still playing inside my mind, drying my throat. I grabbed the drinks and sipped fro
"How are you doing in Belleza Eterna, Talianna?" I put down my red wine and smiled at Darius, Davien's father."It's fun. I've actually learned to love Belleza Eterna because honestly, I hate it before. Dad knows that but now I can tell that I've been enjoying it somehow." I chuckled a bit.His wrinkles showed up even more when he smiled widely. But despite of those wrinkles, he was still a good looking man. There's no doubt that he's Davien's father. They looked almost the same. His wife, Tita Lyanov, died because of cancer."That's good to hear. Davien is always asking me to let him visit you every once in a while. He doesn't want to be away from you, Talianna." The old man laughed heartily.I just smiled, dropping my gaze on my plate. I drifted my eyes to Nalya who was sitting beside me. She showed me her iPad that has an extravagant blue ball gown."Isn't it so pretty, Talianna? I want to wear this on my birthday! Daddy!" She showed it to her father."Nalya, please, put that iPad
I grabbed my chiffon cover up and immediately followed them to the guestroom. I was still severely trembling like a leaf, tears unstoppable. I was so scared. I don't think I would be able to sleep tonight. Nabrel puts down Blair on the bed. They were both dripping water. I stood behind Nabrel. I bit my lower lip while contemplating the right words to say. I sniffed quietly, wiping my tears. I glanced at my Dad who was looking at me with his cold eyes and crossed arms. He pursed his lips and cleared his throat. I averted my gaze. Regrets filled my insides, making me weak. I probably look stupid now. "Blair, I think you need to change your clothes first. You should rest for a while. You can leave tomorrow," Dad announced. Nabrel was sitting on the side of the bed, staring at Blair who had a small smile on her lips."Thank you so much, Sir. Uhm, I'm sorry. The bed is soaking wet because of me...""No. It's fine. Change your clothes. You might get sick." I swallowed before opening my
A typical first day of school. Few students were already in the classroom. I think we're just around ten in here and this girl beside me has been glancing at my bag every second. I raised an eyebrow, silently asking her why she is doing that."Uhm, your bag is just so beautiful. That's Givenchy, right? And it looks legit! That's expensive, isn't it?!" she commented in an exaggerated tone. Her voice caused some students to glance in our direction."Hmm. Not really. It's just hundred thousand." I shrugged.Her jaw dropped, eyes widening. "God! Really?! Are you serious?! That's more than my five years allowance!" Her wavy shoulder length hair emphasized her small face with some bangs. She looked like a Korean. She's kinda cute. I just smiled at her. "Uhm, I'm Camille. It seems to me that you didn't graduate senior high here. Your face doesn't look familiar at all. You went from where?" Her eyes squinted, scrutinizing me."I'm from Manila. My dad took me here because... because I like