ログイン“That was not a good suggestion, though,” Victor retorted. “Just because you are rich, Minerva, doesn’t mean you have to suggest a grand place where you can brag about your expensive contribution to the party.”“So this is all about me in the end?” I concluded and dramatically pointed at myself. “I just want the best for Kristine’s birthday party, and you are attacking me-““No, I am not attacking you. I am talking about how you are not thinking about-““A mere suggestion and yet you are now making drama-““It’s still not logical. Just one night. We cannot spend that much money, you know?”“Okay, fine. Where do you want to suggest, then? In your house?”“We have no pool. Everyone in this group has no pool in their houses. Do you have one?”I bit my lower lip to stop myself from speaking up again. They were all so silent, their eyes ping-ponged, alternately looking at Victor and me. He has a point, though, and I didn’t even realize that Victor was right. If no one in the group has a po
His response only deepened my curiosity. He didn’t like the question, much as he didn’t like me asking about his family. I just realized I have no idea who Karlo Rodriguez is, except as my annoying husband and mafia boss in his stupid organization.I hated that the morning came. It would mean that I have to face Karlo after he excused himself last night. When I sat up on the bed, I stared at the window glass that showed the sun rising barely due to the see-through curtains, wishing it would just go back to nighttime.Suddenly, my phone beeped. A text came through. It was from Karlo.Karlo: Breakfast now, queen.Oh!Without even thinking twice, I stood up with exuberance, almost leaping out of joy because of his text. I thought he wouldn’t talk to me anymore! My home slippers were so loud running up the staircase that I bet Karlo could hear them. When I reached the kitchen, I saw him stirring the two coffee cups that were plastered on the counter. There was also a plate of bagels, frui
“I expected weapons in your cabin because you told me last morning that you trained here with your family. Except for the guns we used to train in the shooting area, your cabin seemed pretty normal,” I shared with Karlo when we ate in the dining area after he served our lunch. “So, where are the weapons and a practice area? Did you train combat without equipment in the vast Bermuda grass or-““No,” Karlo answered abruptly while putting pieces of the chicken curry on my plate. “Eat.”That’s it?“Rest for a while, and we will be back in training,” he said.“Well, how did you train when you were young?” I asked furthermore, refusing to dismiss my curiosity.He continued eating. “We had a special place that is now secluded. I don’t want you there,” he said.“And… why is that?”“You don’t have to know, Minerva.”“But-““Please… I would rather not talk about this.”Irritation rose inside my brain, but based on his expression, he seemed uncomfortable with my question. Even though I want to f
“Wow,” I muttered in awe.The cabin is vintage brown. From what I could see, it is three-storey with glass doors and windows. I couldn’t see the interiors because there were white curtains from the inside. A terrace was on the second floor, filled with a marble table, two chairs, and flowery plants in all corners. The whole area was vast, covered with bermuda grass, a fountain in front of the cabin’s entrance, and a variety of plans that were perfectly arranged. There was even a gazebo not far from the cabin. Even though I haven’t seen everything in this cabin, I could already guess that it is very big enough to house two to three families. I was circling around the bermuda grass. My mouth dropped and my eyes wandered in every place of the area. I touched the water of the fountain with fishes swimming on it, and looked at the sun with its rays penetrating through the branches of the tall trees. It was so peaceful and refreshing. The wind played with my hair strands, so I closed my ey
Sheila and Christine introduced me to their party. I knew some of them from the classes I attended today, and the others were studying from other universities, but they know each other in the city. We were the same ages, and they were interesting to know. We had light drinks since we all have classes tomorrow. Our conversations were varied, echoed inside the VVIP room. I was laughing and talking all night, enjoying every bit of the minute, but I was also conscious of the time because my first class tomorrow is early.Karlo: Are you enjoying the party? Call me if you want to leave and I will fetch you there. I paused talking to Shiela’s group when my phone vibrated from my hand. Karlo’s text was revealed from my screen. While replying to him, my eyes crawled over the corner where I could see Victor talking to a guy. They were both sitting on the sofa - just drinking and having a small talk, observing everyone in front of them but seemingly not caring about what we were doing. Victor
Together, we went to the parking lot. When he let me inside the car, I immediately messaged my friends that I am now going to the party. They said the circles were already complete and I am the only one who is still not there. It’s not like their other friends were expecting me, but they wanted to introduce me to them, so it is merely courtesy for me to show up prepared early.“What time do you want to go home so I can fetch you?” Karlo asked in the middle of his driving.My eyes are still fixated on my Whatsapp, messaging my friends. “I’ll just call and text you,” I said.“Tsk,” I heard him hiss. “You’re a cheater, you know that? Kissing is not a combat skill.”Karlo failed to open up the topic about what happened a while ago in the training. I tried to act like it was nothing by clearing my throat and scoffing, but in truth, I was biting my lip and feeling my cheeks to be flushed in red by now while typing on my phone.“You only said that if I take you down, I win. You didn’t say wh
I keep looking at my phone during my training because the girls might text me any minute now. Karlo maintained his lecturing. Meanwhile, I am half listening to him and then taking my eyes on my phone that I put on the table under the canopy. We are in the backyard again of the building where we usu
Just like what Karlo said, he went to the university with me and dropped me off on campus. We didn’t say anything as I was just scrolling through my TikTok feed. Although I could feel his stares darting on my face from the driver’s seat and would just sigh at the very end.I liked my uniform becaus
It was so hard. My body was aching for the past days, while I was preparing for the start of my MBA. I don’t even know if Karlo would get interested in going outside since he was just too focused on our training. He would just call his secretary or the vice president of his company to check on the
As agreed, Karlo and I went to the university where I can process my enrollment to pursue an MBA. Most of the time, he was the one who took care of it, while I took pictures around the campus, where some places are just astonishing to photograph so that I could upload them to my Instagram account.







