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Chapter 25
We arrived inside a fine dining restaurant. He led me into a private area and pulled a chair for me.
"Thank you," I said and scanned the place.
I've been in this place countless of times before with my friends because I love their Mediterranean food. The place is the same but I'm seeing it in a different light now. It's like the colors on the walls are brighter, the flowers are fresher to look at.
"What made you bring me out to a dinner, Von?" I asked while we're eating.
"No particular reason. I just want to treat you to a dinner," he replied in between eating and drinking wine.
"I just thought it's so random for you to invite me out. Anyway, I'm glad you were taking the initiative to ask me out now. We're friends to begin with given that you have a history with my family."
"I know. How's office? Are you adjusting well? How's the workload? Are you having a hard time?"
My heart went extra wide in girth at his question
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Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 26
I became speechless again for the second time. I became too appalled to know what other ways Von has suffered in the hands of that evil man.With trembling hands, I picked up the glass of wine to take a drink but I almost spill it up due to my unstable grip. Fortunately, Von was quick to help me."T-thank you." I took a sip to calm my nerves. Hearing all these horrible things from the victim himself is even more disturbing. My admiration for Von just went to the sky because of how he had overcome the difficult situation. If I were in his shoes, I could have been crazy now."I'm sorry. This is supposed to be a light dinner to keep you off from the pressure in your office but look what it turned out to be.""No, no. No need to say sorry. I'm even touched right now because you told me all of these. It means you are trusting me. It's hard to open things like this to anyone, let alone with someone like me. You know, we haven't know each other that much."
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 27
"You seemed to be extraordinarily happy for today."I looked up from what I am scrolling on my smartphone to see my mother on her usual office attire look. She is holding a glass of juice on her right hand."You going to the office? But it's Sunday today. Don't CEOs have rest days?" I put my feet up on the coffee table and rested my head on the throw pillow. It's a windy Sunday day so I decided to be lounging in the lanai area.Sunday is my rest day so I have all the time in the world for today. I'm planning to call Laurie for our mandatory spa and salon treatment day.My mother offered me the glass of juice which I received and then she leaned in and kissed me on the temple."I have a lunch meeting with the ambassador from Japan. Take care. Love you, dear."I didn't have a chance to respond to her because she already walked out on me. I sighed and drank the juice.I was just thinking to ask my mom to come with us. I want
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 28
"Jill!"My steps faltered at the sound of someone calling my name. I turned around and saw Von running to me. Upon seeing him, my tears began to fall again."Von..." I said in a croaked voice.He embraced me and caressed my back."Hey, it's okay. I brought a reinforcement. She'll be okay. Your friend will be okay. Do you hear me?"I nodded my head while still crying. I heard a sound of ambulance and men hurrying inside the condominium building.I wasn't able to call for an emergency hotline due to panic. I'm not thinking straight. I guess no sane man could think straight at that moment.Von brushed my cheeks that are wet with tears."Don't worry. Laurie will be okay. She'll be good."I nodded believing in him. Hell, I will believe anybody that will tell me that Laurie will be okay. I can't lose hope now."I wanted to see her Von. She needs me there. She will panic if she will not see me."I trie
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 29
The next day I am still laughing with Laurie and now I am mourning her death. She has been declared dead on arrival. The doctor wasn’t able to revive her. She has lost too much blood and the cut on her neck and wrist are too deep.I blamed myself for not realizing it sooner.She has not shown signs of breaking down and depression so I assumed that she’s doing great. Only now did I realized that a depressed person can look so happy one minute and felt like dying the next second.The authorities ruled out any foul play on Laurie’s death and the investigation I called was halted. Laurie has been laid to rest this morning and I have felt again that same feeling when I lost my dad. Everything is suffocating me. I can’t function at all. All I did the whole time after the death of my best friend is cry.Fortunately, Von was with me all the time. He is there for me whenever I need him. He ate with me, hugged me, and slept with me the entire time.
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 30
"Jill, how are you doing?"I closed my eyes and sighed to myself at the question of Cathy. It's been months since Laurie's death but the pain is still here. I don't know when I will be able to move on from the loss of my best friend.Maybe never. But life must go on.I adjusted my sunglasses and nodded at the guard who opened the glass door for me."I'm still in the process of accepting everything, Cathe. I missed Laurie so so much." I bit my lower lip to keep myself from crying."When will you be back here? I missed you so much, Cathy. I need you here.""I'll be coming home next month after I closed the deal here. I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you. Laurie has been closed to me too."I pushed the elevator button and it started moving upwards."I know. She's like a sister to us. How I wish you're really here with me. Good thing Von was with
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 31
Trigger Warning! Blood and Suicide."It's so quiet. Is Sandy really here? Did you call her?"Von nodded at me while reaching for the phone in his pocket.We are outside Sandy's house but it seems like there is no one home. The gate is locked, the windows are all closed and there were no maid or any people in sight."She's not picking up but I'm positive that she's inside. I keep her in check in case of emergency and they told me that she didn't leave the house since yesterday."He put back the cell phone into his pants and reached for the handle of the gate. It's not locked. The design is just an illusion that it is locked.Von motioned me to come first before he followed after closing the gate. We approached the front porch of the house while I heard the sound of clanking keys."You have her keys?" I asked while I watched him put the key on the keyhole."I always have this in case of emergency
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 32
"Do you knowwknow you are asking me to do? No, Jill. I won't tolerate you this time. Enough is enough. Let the natural process of law take place."I did not blink and stayed still and then I raised my head in defiance."I wasn't able to save Laurie. This time, I'll make sure to save Von even if it means finally letting him go."I bit my lips and let my tears flow."Please help me, mom. Just this one last time, please."She closed her eyes and sat on a separate chair in our living room. After the police ask me questions which I'm too pale and shocked to answer, my mom pulled out some tricks and brought me home. I asked her about Von but she didn't give me any good answer.I sat next to her and held her hands as tight as possible."Please, just this once. After this, I'm going to do anything you wanted me to do. You want me to work in the company forever? Fine! I'll do it. I'll do anything you say just please help Von. I can't tak
Loving Mr. Wrong Chapter 33
"Thank you."My steps faltered when I heard the voice of Sandy talking to Von inside the room. My hands fell to my sides and I abandoned the plan of pushing the door open. I didn't come in as I wanted to."Don't mention it. I told you already that I won't let anyone harm you."I heaved out a sigh when I felt my chest constricts in pain."I'm sorry, Von. I'm sorry about your brother. Believe me when I say that I tried helping him but he became out of control these past months. I'm sorry.. it's all my fault. If only I have told you before then it wouldn't go as far as this."Sandy sobbed uncontrollably."Shhh.. it's not your fault about what happened to him. You don't want it to happen either. No one wants what happened. You only protected yourself. It's a self-defense. Don't worry. Brad is already conscious. I'll make sure that he faced his remaining years in
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