But Phoenix still didn’t listen to me and he still persisted, "Is that an emergency? I'll drive you." He offered and I shook my head no. "
He sighed. "Sereia doesn't be naughty, just let me drive you home so you can arrive home safely," He said. I wanted to refuse but I can't help it since there are no cabs outside.
Mom texted me and said that they took my grandfather to the hospital. Phoenix then drove me to the said hospital as it was one hour away.
The whole ride was quiet. When we reached the hospital, I went to ask the receptionist for my grandfather’s room number and when I reached the room I saw mom outside, crying.
"What happened, mom?"
Even though mom didn't say a word, she just sent me inside the room.
“Take Phoenix with you.” Said mom.
I looked behind me and saw Phoenix was following me.
He looked at me curiously and I dragged him to the room without a second thought. H
“Sereia, Phoenix had been calling me.” Mom said. “Don’t answer his calls mom,” I said, decorating my room. “I don’t even want to ask how he got your number.” Mom sighed. “Why are you avoiding him? Did something bad happen between the two of you?” “Nothing. I just lost interest in him.” I answered and she just nodded her head, leaving me alone. After leaving work for almost a month, I decided to settle everything at home and when I was ready, I was back at the clinic. Nothing had changed that much, but it felt different. “I’m sorry about your grandpa.” I heard my assistant, Ruth, saying as she gave me a bouquet of red roses. I smelled it and looked at Ruth in confusion. “Red roses are not something you give to someone who just lost someone, Ruth.” I scolded her. She shrugged, “That’s not from me.” “Then who?” She giggled and pointed to the man ju
It was the weekend and many customers came to get their pets treated. I was at the clinic all day and didn't even notice that the sky had already turned dark. I removed the mask from my face and squeezed the senses in my head. I sat in the swivel chair and just closed my eyes in exhaustion. There were sudden footsteps in the background. I didn't bother to open my eyes thinking it was my secretary. After an hour, I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep and just woke up with drool in my mouth. There was the sound of a chair squeaking and I saw a man. "Awake already?" I jolted in surprise. Clearing my throat, I fixed myself and wiped the drool in my mouth, "Sir?" Goodness. It’s embarrassing for my boss to see me with drool in my mouth. "Good Evening, Sereia." He smiled. "You seemed tired so I didn't bother waking you up." I nodded. "It's okay Sir Theon. When did you return sir?" I remember that Ruth said he was on
“Are you okay?” Asked Ruth.“I’m fine. I just haven't had a goodnight’s sleep.” I answered, massaging my temples and feeling a headache.I hate to admit it, but I felt guilty about last night.Too guilty that I wasn’t able to concentrate on my work.Just then, Ruth stood up and gave me a cup of coffee. "Someone wanted to give you this,” she said. “Gosh, the power of Sereia Philomena Isolde for boys! You really are quite a charmer that men always chase you!” She exclaimed happily:I winced in pain, feeling the headaches worsen from her loud voice. “Who gave this?”"I don’t know. It was just placed outside the door.” That was all she answered.I grabbed the coffee and noticed there was a note taped on the cup.“Don’t let yourself get hungry. I’m still waiting for your answer.”
Well, it’s not exactly a breakup since we were not officially together but he doesn’t have to know that I lied to him about Phoenix being my boyfriend last time. “Yes.”“Did he hurt you?” He asked. I could sense his tone changing into anger. “Tell me so that I could kill that guy. I swear, I warned him that-““I’m fine, Eion,” I said, stopping him from bursting out. It’s really hard when he gets angry. He literally explodes. And I don’t want trouble. It’s partly my fault. “It’s just…things changed.” I continued.He sighed. “I see…Grandpa died and I feel bad for having a wedding.. and now you are not going to come?” He asked. Now I feel guilty.“Fine. I will come, stop making me guilty.” He sighed in relief at that and bid his goodbyes before hanging up.Since tomorrow is the weddin
I gasped at that. Before I could even protest more, he hung up on me.I shook my head and returned to our table. I saw the squad had finished dancing as they returned to their seats.Hannah noticed me smiling. “You were talking to someone? Who was it?”I sensed Phoenix staring at me but I ignored him."Just a friend," I replied.I waited for fifteen minutes and I was just surprised when I saw Theon at the door.He really wasn’t kidding when he said that he was really on his way.His eyes scanned around, obviously looking for someone... I stood up quickly and turned to them. “I better leave now. Tell my cousin I wish them good luck in their married life.”Saying that, they all just nodded and I excused myself from everyone.I was about to walk away from the crowd when I felt strong hands stopping me.I turned to look at him and wasn't surprised it wa
I couldn’t answer him and keep quiet. I feel like a child getting caught from sneaking in some candies.Phoenix beside me smirked. He grabbed my arm and locked it with his. Theon clenched his jaw at the sight, “Why are you holding her hand?”“Why? Because I want to.” Phoenix cockily replied.I shook Phoenix’s hand away from me.“I remember this man..I saw him waiting for you at the clinic…and the both of you are all over the news last night.” Theon said to me.Phoenix glared at him and turned to me, “Oh, so he’s Theon? You’re boss? Is he the reason why you’ve been avoiding me, Sereia? Because you found someone new?”Theon took a step to him and looked at him with menace, "Yes. I'm the reason. And I’m courting her.” He then turned to me, “Is he your ex?”I shook my head. &ldq
“I’m waiting for you to stop me, Sereia. One word from you and I’ll risk it all for you.” I glared at him. Theon then appeared after that and I grabbed his arms, “Let’s go, Theon.” Theon’s lips curved into a smirk at that and he raised his eyebrows at Phoenix mockingly. Phoenix looked at me in disbelief, “You’re choosing him over me?” I glanced at Theon and shook my head, “No, I’m choosing myself.” And with that, I grabbed my bag, held Theon’s hands, and dragged him away from Phoenix. “I knew you would choose me,” Theon commented as we reached his car, his chin held up high proudly. “I’m choosing no one, okay? Stop boasting about it.” I answered back and went to my own red sports car. Hopping on it, we decided that I’ll drive ahead of him, with him trailing behind me. I saw Phoenix standing outside the villa as he watched us drive away. His face was now stoic, and I bit my lip. 
I bit my lip, mustering up all the courage, and said,” It’s me, Sereia.” Silence passed for a few minutes before he asked, confused, “Sereia? Why are you calling me?” “I have something important to tell you,” I said. “You have guts for calling me after what you did to our family.” He said, sneering at me. I raised my eyebrows, “Oh, are you going to bully me, Uncle Arthur?” I asked. “Don’t you remember that I am your niece now? I’m going to tell mom and make sure grandpa will hunt you down in your dreams.” I heard him panicking, “Stop! Okay, what do you want?” “Where is Phoenix?” I asked, straight to the point. He paused, “Oh, he didn’t tell you?” “Tell me what?” “He’s already in the US. You called too late. He was waiting for you but you didn’t come for him.” Oh…I muttered a curse under my breath. Well damn. Now what? Hanging up on him, I called another p