Chapter 4

Patricia's POV

"Ouch!!"

My morning dawned with a heavy and throbbing headache. I closed my eyes and held my head when it throbbed again when I sat on the bed. I don't know how I got home because I just remember that I’m with friends drinking at the bar.

I removed the blanket wrapped around my body and saw that I was still wearing the black dress I was wearing last night. I quickly went to the bathroom and my eyes almost widened when I saw my face in the mirror. Messy hair, disheveled clothes and makeup that almost spread over my face. Hell, what happened to me! I was almost sick of smelling the alcohol on my dress.

"How did I get home last night?" I patted my face.

Even though I was confused, I still took a half bath to get rid of the smell of alcohol from my body. After that, I immediately dressed in simple shorts and white shirt before leaving the room. I saw my brother Jordan in the living room, sitting and reading something.

"Good morning!" I greeted with a smile.

My smile immediately disappeared as my brother looked up in anger. What? What have I done?

"You were even able to smile after what you did last night?" he came to me before smelling me. "Thank god you don't smell alcohol anymore. You look trouble last night!"

My lips parted. "How did you k-know? How did I get home-"

"Your friend brought you here. It's good that our parent were asleep last night and I didn't report you,"

He walked to the kitchen so I followed him.

"Are you referring to Tyrone who took me home? Until to the bedroom?" I asked cautiously as he opened the fridge.

"Yeah, that friend of yours. He looks devastated because one of your friends puke on his car, hell!"

My eyes widened. "It’s Jess!"

Damn, I don't know how to deal with Tyrone. Shame!

"I brought you to your room. Next time, don't drink too much if you can't handle it"

I just scratched my head.

"Here, drink this for your head ache. I also cooked for you,"

I smiled as I accepted the glass of water and medicine he gave along with a plate of food. He really knows how to comfort me. He's really the sweetest brother. I ate it while he’s watching me.

"Daddy went to the company,"

"Huh? Why? He's not good yet-"

"He's doing well, sister. He went there with mommy and he was ready to work again" he frowned. "I heard earlier that they were talking about having a meeting today with the Velasquez, I wonder what they are going to talk about,"

I stopped for a moment. "Velasquez?" I repeated.

"Yeah, from Velasquez Industries. Aren't they currently the biggest company here in the Philippines?"

I nodded and thought of something.

"That's pretty cool! They're so rich!" my brother sounds so amaze.

I don't know but I suddenly got nervous. Why did I forget my problem?

After I ate, I go back to my room to sleep again. My head still hurts. Since it's weekend again and we don't have upcoming exams, I'm free to sleep in bed in the afternoon.

I just woke up because my phone kept vibrating on the side table. I saw that it was quite dark outside. I immediately looked at the time and saw that it was six o'clock in the evening! I slept that long?!

I picked up my phone and saw Jess calling.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Have you read the new release magazine? Articles?!" I was almost deafened by Jess's loud voice. "Your marriage to the heir of Velasquez Industries was included in an article!"

"What?!"

I immediately took my laptop and immediately searched online. Many articles appeared and my jaw almost dropped from what I read.

The eldest son of Velasquez Industries owner, Callum Teo was about to get married to unknown woman who is also a daughter of a business man! To read more, here's the link...

"Oh my gosh…" I stuttered in shock. Why is there something like this?

"It's a good thing you didn't get recognized! Besides, why does it have to be released to the media?!"

"I-I don't know, Jess. Maybe I'll talk to mommy" I added before ending the call.

My heart began to race, and I was astounded by the various articles. Perhaps since I wasn't really prepared, I felt anxious again.

Tears began to flow down my cheeks. I can't stop crying. A soft sob escaped my mouth until I couldn't hold it in anymore and it got louder. I couldn't do anything but bury my face in the pillow and cried more. I can't help but feel this way. I'm going to get married soon since it appeared in the articles.

Instead of going down and eating, I just didn't go out my room. I poured out the pains and tears on my pillow. At almost eight o'clock when I stopped crying, I looked at myself in the mirror and it was obvious that I had cried because my nose was red and my eyes were also swollen.

I immediately fixed myself.

It was quiet downstairs and I went straight to the kitchen to eat. I only took a few bites of food and immediately stood up because I really lost my appetite.

A maid came to me. "Mam Patricia, your mommy wants you to go to the living room,"

I replied with a nod before following. I saw mommy and daddy there, talking.

“Patricia-what happened to you?" mommy held my face. "Are you okay?" she looks worried.

I silently nodded before kissing him. I sat silently.

"I've seen the articles about that marriage" I said coldly.

"Huh? Uh-maybe...because we already talked to Velasquez about it and that would be next month"

I didn't react. I know they will really rush the wedding.

"Sorry for the articles. It's also inevitable since the Velasquez’s are famous people, son. The spot light is always on them"

"I know"

"Mrs. Velasquez already set a dinner for tomorrow. To discuss the wedding with you and Callum," she spoke carefully. "I can request them to keep your wedding private to avoid controversy" she added.

"Yeah, I just don't like what I see online anymore" I remained emotionless.

"We're sorry for bragging you into this" daddy said. "We also found out that Raven is still…pursuing you?”

"I don't entertain him, dad. Besides, Raven is a nice guy" I insisted because how did Raven get involved in this?

"You still don't know him completely. I just want you to know that they are the Velasquez's most rival when it comes to business. They have many issues,"

"I'm getting married, aren't I, dad? I can no longer choose a man for me and let Raven alone. He's out of this" I said intently.

"I'm just saying that-"

"I'll go to sleep. I still had class tomorrow" I said before standing up.

I stopped when mom spoke again.

"Don't forget our dinner-"

"Yeah, I'm going to that dinner, mom. Excuse me" I interrupted and left directly.

I went to my room with a heavy chest and immediately laid down. I want to sleep but I can't help but over think. I think about my situation tomorrow in front of the Velasquez, I feel like I'm shrinking myself. They are a big family and it's a shame because I don't have anything to be proud of yet. I have yet to prove anything and it is depressing that my future husband has a lot of success in life. I just look ridiculous.

I kept thinking about it till I didn't notice that I was falling asleep.