I sat alone in a chair that was set back from their table. After telling the staff that I was Rexon’s personal assistant, they asked me to sit here.
Today is the launch of their new album, so many fans were flocking to buy Logistic’s limited edition album.
The function hall was packed with fans waiting in line to buy an album and have a chance to sign with the band. Unfortunately, the fans I saw outside didn’t get inside because there was limited space in the function hall.
If you look at it, the crowd was mostly women. Most of them were teenagers, and the others were still wearing their school uniforms. They also have a different attraction to the youth because of their looks.
I shook my head repeatedly. I was starting to get a severe headache. My migraine was getting worse. I also feel dizzy because of the noise and screams of people.
I glanced at Rexon, sitting next to the band, smiling at the fans and happily signing the album
“WHAT HAPPENED?” Jeff asked curiously. He stepped closer to us.“Her dad passed away.” His voice seemed powerless as he answered.I saw his limbs tightened due to intense emotions. The man that idolized by many and full of self-confidence suddenly gave up just because of one call.Who’s the lucky girl?I softly asked myself.“Let’s finish this first, so we can be there together,” Skye said to him.He did not answer but went back to his seat.“Where the hell is Dawzon? He’s the one who should be responsible for this. Especially now that he needs her as his wife!” Jeff’s jaw inevitably tightened as he spoke.I remained standing in front of them. My mouth fell open at the conversation I witnessed. Again, I said nothing.“So let’s start this again to finish early,” said Skye, who was already on the drum set.“Okay, l
MY HEARTBEAT was not returning to normal because Rexon was still holding my hand towards the table where the band members were eating.Instead of me taking care of Rexon, he was the one who put the food on my plate.“Thank you,” I whispered.He just shrugged his shoulder and started eating. I had only a few bites when Rexon left for a smoke. He didn’t even move his food.I slowly followed him with my gaze while taking a deep breath.“Hi!” Suddenly, someone sat on the chair in front of me.“Devon!” I said in shock.“How’s your food?” he asked while looking at my plate.“Did you eat already?” I offered my soft smile again.“Yup, in the servant quarters,” he replied.“I thought you had a lunch party?” I frowned at the question.“Yeah, if the book signing ended early. Maybe some other time.”I bare
IT’S BEEN almost a week since Rexon called me for work. I’ve also been fermenting here at home for a week.I want to apply for another job but I can’t. After all, Rexon didn’t give me a regular job.I haven’t talked to Calixto since that night happened at the bar. I also don’t receive any calls or texts from him.Even though I was in pain, I chose to ignore it. Perhaps he isn’t the right guy for me, and I should look for someone else.I want to forget Calixto. I want to bury my feelings for him, no matter how sick and hard it is.What I was worried about was our expenses and medications of my father. I need to find a real new job soon.“Dad, I’m here!” I chirped after buying some groceries for the whole week.But my feet stood still when I saw Calix talking to my father in our living room.“Cherry, your boss Calixto is here!” Dad gave me a big smile.
I GOT UP to start the search. I huddled with the dancers just to get through. There was a mixed smell around me, and I almost fainted from being squeezed by a drunk man.“Hey, miss. Wanna dance?” he said in a husky voice while scanning my whole body boldly.“I’m sorry,” I said softly and walked away, but he grabbed my arm.“Come on! Let’s just dance.”I closed my eyes tightly when I felt his palm on my back, then he squeezed my body closer to him.“Yeah, that’s what I want. No whining.” He grinned at me.“I’m sorry, I-I’m not going to dance.” I started panicking and grabbed his hand away from my back.“Don’t leave. You can’t run away, no one will hear you even if you shout.” His voice scared me.“I said, let me go!” I shouted, flying a palm to his cheek.Because the music was crowded and loud, no
“YOU’RE GREAT.” The girl teased him and glanced at me before raising an eyebrow. She’s now staring down at my body and drawing a smirk.“Is she your P.A?” she asked Rexon.Rexon did not respond.“As I expected,” the girl stated after laughing.I need to clear my throat to avoid everything I heard, but she keeps flirting with Rexon.I decided to drink the wine from my glass again before speaking.“Ah, excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom.” I immediately stood up, but I felt dizzy.“Hey, are you alright? Do you want me to go with you?” Jeff offered.“Shut up, dude!” I heard Rexon said as he was hugging his two girls.“It’s okay, Jeff.” I smiled at him before I glanced at Rexon, who suddenly rose back on the couch.I saw Jeff give Skye another high five before laughing. I started to walk away from them, and Jeff f
I TOOK big steps to get out of the bar and to get a taxi. Unfortunately, there was no vehicle passing by. I glanced down at my wristwatch only to find out how long I had been wasting my time here. I sighed and looked upon the sky full of regrets.The sky was tar-black, and the clouds were gloomy. “No, not now please . . .” I murmured.The wind rose up, and the tinkling sounds came to my ears as the first pearl of the rain dropped onto the floor.I looked around for shelter. I saw the waiting shed across the street, but it was already full of people. The rain was incessant. The wind whipped up into a frenzy, and it’s shrinking the hell out of me.I don’t have a choice but to run back to the resto-bar. I stood on the edge of the establishment, looked up at the sky, and hugged myself.“Miss, why don’t you come in first?” the security guard woke me up.“Thanks, but I’m fine here.” I gav
I JUST stared at him and pulled on his leather jacket again. But he firmly restrained me.“I’ll take you home.”This time his voice became serious that slowly pinning me at my chair. He turned off the engine before getting out of the car without saying a word.I wanted to stop him, but he quickly got in front of me to open the door. I met his gaze, and I couldn’t help but traveled along with his sharp features with my eyes. His dark eyes, which sat below his dark brows, were tiny and evenly spaced.As he stared at me, I noticed that he had a bridged nose that constantly hooked over in his soft lips, which were painted a natural red, and his jaw was set firm and clinched.“Aren’t you planning to go out of my car?!” he shouted at me while his face was wet because of rain.I got up from my seat, and he immediately snatched his leather jacket from me. My face warmed as he crept closer and wrapped his arm
“CHERRY,” he said again.I quickly flicked the light switch on, and a few moments later, I noticed him lying and curled up on a blanket, so I quickly adjust the air-conditioner.I looked at him. He’s hugging and clinging tightly to the comforter. I wasted no time and approached him quickly.“Rex, what happened?” I asked, lightly caressing his forehead. “You have a fever!”“This is all your fault,” he uttered shakily.I raised an eyebrow slightly at what he said. I wanted to answer him with a rebuke, but I resisted. It’s true, anyway. If I hadn’t agreed for him to take me home last night, this definitely wouldn’t have happened.“Have you taken your medicine?” I asked him instead.He shook his head as an answered, so I bit my lip very hard.“Just wait here. I’ll buy you a medicine.” I was about to stand up when I felt his warm pa