WE WALK back to the hotel. I was so tired because it wasn’t a joke how far we walked. And ever since then, Devon has just held my hand.
“Devon!” The woman’s loud voice made us turned. I spotted Logistic staff Zoila and Lorelei approaching us. The amusement in their eyes was not safe for me either, noticing that our hands were still together.
I quickly pulled my hand away from Devon and slightly avoided looking at them.
“Hey, where are you from?” Zoila asked as she approached us.
“Dating.” He has no hesitation in his answer. My eyes immediately widened, and my cheeks flushed at what he said.
“Aww, you’re sweet!” Lorelei’s words didn’t stop either.
“Just kidding! We actually just had dinner and went for a walk,” he countered back.
The two seemed convinced because they just nodded. I couldn’t help but sigh because of the situation.
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“ARE YOU allowed to drink tonight?” Jeff asked me, but his gaze flew to Rexon.I laughed at his question. “Of course, I do! I would love to drink.” Then my gaze crossed to Rexon, who was just leaning forward on the couch.“She can’t drink. Give her a root beer instead,” he said, and he slightly raised the glass he was holding.“Come on, Rex, let’s her enjoy the night,” Skye replied.“Why, isn’t she enjoying herself already?” He gave me a crudely insulting stare.I wait for Jeff to say something, but he does not. Damn! Why were they so afraid of this man?! I wrapped my palms tightly over my thighs and held my breath for a while before thinking of what to say.“I’m fine here, thanks.” My hands gripped the bottle then raised my eyes to him. We stared at each other for what seemed like a second until he finally dropped his gaze.I sipped the be
THE SUN started rising from the ground, and the orange light gently covered the indigo and purple sky.I observed some tourists who woke up early to go jogging and even some who were already submerged in water to take a swim. I drew a deep breath and slowly paint a smile.“Hey, are you ready?”I looked up at Devon, who was wearing complete jogging attire. He was ready to run after stretching.I stood up and slightly stretched my arms and hips.“Ready!” I assuredly said.I prepared myself to run and straightened my gaze to the east.“We do the basic running for now,” he said before I ran with him.As he said, we were just slow. I knew he could speed up the run if he wants to, but he didn’t.We ran along the beach, a few meters away from the seashore. This is because the road was flatter than right by the sea.I feel like my blood was flowing well in my body. My sweat also d
I WOKE UP early the following day to take a shower. I have prepared what to wear and the resume that I will need to apply for work.“Dad, I’m leaving!” I quickly drunk the milk that Aunt Melva had prepared for me and pulled out my shoulder bag.“Be careful!” he said after I kissed him on the cheek.I chose a cream pastel skirt that didn’t reach my knees, a white top shirt that I dyed with a cream-colored ring blazer. I also decided to wear flat black shoes because my height might be overwhelming if I wore heels.I was just thankful that Dad didn’t notice what I was wearing, nor did he ask me where I was going today.I got out of the jeep and looked up at the luxurious building in front of me. I will try to apply as secretary today. I was actually nervous because I had never applied for a job related to my business management degree.I’ve regretted the reason why I have no experience in such kin
He got up and started walking out. At first, I was hesitant to follow him. But I had no choice but to follow him.“Ah, Dad, we’ll just talk outside,” I said goodbye to my father, who was sitting in front of our house.“Alright, be careful.”I followed Rexon, who was the first to get in his car. I took a deep breath first before opening the door and boarded.I had no idea what we were going to talk about, but I couldn’t help but think that he might charge me for my debt. I sighed deeply because of what was running through my mind. I was starting to think where I’m going to get the 2.5 million he lent me.The car ran for a few minutes, but he said nothing. Even though I wanted to fit myself in looking out the window, I didn’t seem to be able to appreciate what I saw because Rexon had occupied my mind.I was leaning on the backrest when his car entered a restaurant. Out of curiosity, I watched him
I WALK through the front of the mansion. The white colors were everywhere. The house has gables, dormers, and balconies. The exquisite garden, an elegant gazebo, and a standing garage were among the highlights. This is the type of house that most Filipinos dreamed of.I tried to stand up to look for him again. “Cherry, where are you going?” Feli stopped me.“You know where I could find the comfort room?” I asked instead.“Just turn to your right,” she told me.“Okay, thanks!” I went inside the mansion to look for Rexon. I couldn’t help but feel uneasy because of the effect of the liquor I had drunk earlier. There were also many people inside the house, and it’s hard for me to find the right path.I was caught on the staircase because my vision was really getting dark. Until I saw him with some group of men and women talking.He was holding a glass of wine while laughing. But m
HE PICKED UP the blouse that was on the floor and handed it to me. I don’t know what to feel anymore. It is not the pain; it’s who it came from.I said nothing. I just took the clothes and put them on quietly as he stood there watching. I could feel the warmth of my two ears, as well as the shedding of tears in my eyes. My words were stuck in my throat. These feelings of swings from most loved to most hated would be the end for me. I guess.“Look, I’m sorry,” he sincerely said like there must be some mistake happened.I feel like my tears will flow any moment because of what he said. Why am I hurting? I feel like my heart was squeezing.Come on, Cherry! Don’t play victim to circumstances you created. You’re the one who said you will not fall for someone like him, but why do you seem to eat everything you said? Most of all, I didn’t think I would get hurt a second time.“It’s okay.
I QUICKLY finished the meal and said goodbye to my father. I went straight to Cindy’s boutique. Even though I was nervous, my decision to refuse the offer was final.“Are you really sure about this?” Her question crept up on me. Obviously, she’s disappointed with my decision.“Yes. I was sent back to work by my boss. I’m sorry for the inconvenience I’d caused,” I said shyly.“Is it about Rexon?” She leaned back in her swivel chair and looked at me.I quickly bowed and could not answer.“Maybe I can ask him. After all, Carrick and I are his friends. You can work here as a part-timer, yes?” she convinced me.My face lit up at what she said.“My boutique is always open in case you change your mind.” She gave me a handshake that I reluctantly reached for. She also gave me her contact number in case I had any questions.After I talked to Miss Cindy,
I’VE BEEN facing the full-sized mirror for a few minutes, and it was as if I didn’t want to close my eyes.I tilted my face and slowly touched my skin with care. The pink blush added a touch of shine to it. My brows were precisely aligned, and my naturally red lips become scarlet red, giving me a powerful and elegant look.My hair has been colored a dark mahogany hue. I took a closer look at the red velvet gown I was wearing. I was taken aback once again. I can’t believe how much this makeover has changed me.“Wow! As in wow!”I turned to Cindy, who was just entering the dressing room where I was. She quickly reached for me and grabbed my two shoulders.“Seriously, you’re so beautiful, Cherry! You look like a goddess!” Her eyes seemed to twinkle as she uttered those compliments.“Thank you, Miss Cindy,” I replied, a little embarrassed.“Let’s go upstairs. The gown