Phoenix never spoke to me after that. And I still stayed at the mansion the next day.
When he finally recovered, he locked himself in the room all day. He refused my help, saying that it was his fault from the start so he has to fix this.
He said that he’s the one to be to blame for everything in the first place so he is the only one who should fix it.
I sighed. He is really stubborn when it comes to his land.
I saw Lola Nanding cleaning the picture frames that were hanging on the wall.
She was gazing at one particular picture, and I saw tears falling from her eyes. She was shocked when she saw me and wiped her eyes. "Oh, you’re there, Sereia…"
She announced, smiling gently at me and fixed the picture frame on the wall.
Her eyes were red now. Why is she crying? I guess it was too personal for me to ask her about it.
"Lola Nanding, don't you want to hire a maid?" I can't help but
Nodding my head, I agreed.She then guided me to the dining table as Lola Nanding came to make us tea."Mom said that you're close to my son so I’ll just ask you something.”I nodded, "Okay, what is it?”She sighed, "Can you tell Phoenix that we need to talk to him? Please. How many calls have we had with him for the whole year, we just met. And I don't want this to happen to our family. Please, I hope he gives us a chance to talk to him. I hope he forgives us. "I sighed. ”You hurt him and he left so he can be free from you. But now that you’re asking this sincerely, I’ll do my best to persuade him.”She smiled at me, "Thank you."Returning to Phoenix’s room, I said. "Give them a chance.""Oh so now they sent you here to get me? How amazing.” He said sarcastically. “I know my parents. They wouldn't simply come here without needing s
I halted in my steps and looked around. Phoenix’s dad? Why is he calling me? No, how did he even got my number?"Do you want something from me?"That came out to me without thinking. It's kinda rude but I think they don't earn my respect, especially to the state of how Phoenix turned out to be because of them.I know that this is a family matter, and I should mind my own business, but I have to listen to his parents' side and don't be biased."I know your relationship with my son. Whatever it is, I demand you to stop it." He said, straight to the point. “He’ll get married soon.”Marry? They are still up to their deal with Phoenix no matter what he says?I couldn’t help but get angry. I really feel Phoenix’s wrath towards him."Excuse me sir, but who are you to stop us?" I said calmly. “It’s your son’s life.” I’m not sure what I am to
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