“What the hell...?” I grumbled beneath my breath.
What kind of debauchery are they committing?I'm sure that they know exactly where they should be doing this. At this point, Jaxson should have realized that these two were doing this on purpose to sabotage his strategy.Perhaps if Jaxson chose to get drunk today, I would no longer look after him and instead get really frustrated with him.Even though I know he's hurt, he'll make a fool of himself if he gets hurt by what they're doing. Obviously they are just doing that for the show.As the two give each other greater pleasure, I shut my eyes in disgust.I gently pulled Jaxson's arm, hoping to get his attention in some way. After all, this is why I came to his workplace.I had no idea what was going on around me or what Jaxson's reaction was because I kept my eyes shut.When I felt my hand stretch as Jaxson continued to walk, my eyes widened. I attempted to look for Jaxson's eyes to look at it, but I couldn't see his face.When we eventually got inside the car, which had already been parked outside for a while, I took another look at Daniella and Lance's car.“Seriously, don't they have anything else to do?” I wondered aloud, before shifting my eyes to Jaxson. “Are you okay?” I asked softly.Even though Jaxson's sorrowful expression after what he had just seen was irritating, I couldn't help but be concerned for him.“Let's go and head to the resto, I feel like I'm dying from hunger.” He said with a feeble giggle.What he had just uttered made my head tilt slightly in disbelief.I'm not sure if this man is faking it because he's still chuckling after seeing his ex-fiancee making out with his stepbrother. Is this still the Jaxson I know?I expected him to send me home and get drunk again alone. Make himself wasted like always because of what he sees they’re doing.“The meeting ended so late,” Jaxson said again. “I wish I can still drive there and arrive alive. Are you dying of hunger too?” He said in a jolly tone.“Are you really okay, Jax?” I asked him again because I am just feeling really strange.He had just blown some air out of his nostrils. "I am fine. So, what do you want to eat tonight? Do you have a diet or a routine that you stick to? ”My jaw gaped open as I tried to fathom Jaxson's actions.“Well... I'm not on any sort of diet. I eat whatever is in front of me. I sparingly respond, noticing that I am gradually picking up on his mood.Perhaps Jaxson is trying and really giving it his all this time.Maybe this is just his way of forgetting about his fiancee's and their past. Seeing how Jaxson even tries to smile in front of me after everything that happened, he really wants to get back again and show them how unaffected he is.Is this also the best time for me to fulfill Fin's request and help Jaxson forget about Daniella, and finally get back on his feet.“How about a steak dinner or a seven-course meal for dinner?”“What kind of food are you talking about again this time?” I said as we both cracked a smile at each other when the car began to move and Jaxson's eyes went back to the road. “Plus, I don't want to eat that steak anymore. I can't bear the thought of being embarrassed in front of high-status class people for the nth time and being their rent free clown. I am so done embarrassing myself and nope, not anymore!” I exclaimed.Jaxson laughed heartily in response to what I said, possibly remembering that night at our first dinner, which made him laugh out loud every time he remembered it, while I felt like dying and wanted to bury myself with that memory.“How about I decide on our dinner tonight?” I said as I locked my gaze on Jaxson's face.He gave me a quick glance as he turned to face me. “Why?” he asked. “What would you like for dinner?”I let out a small chuckle before letting go of his eyes and focusing on the road. Just trust me. All you have to do is follow me when we get there. And I'll take care of everything! Consider it as my thank you treat to you. You will love it!” I exclaimed, my heart racing with excitement.“No, you're not footing the bill for me. Let me take care of those-”“Hmph!” I feigned to be cute, raising my palm in front of the side of his face. Leave it to me. Besides, it won't have as much of an impact on my wealth as you imagine.” I tried to mimic Jaxson's voice while acting nonchalant and mocking him.When Jaxson is in a good mood and joyful, he is a lot of fun to be around. And the smiles on his lips just makes his face ten times more charming. I only wish I could see him like this every day. Not the notorious, cold hearted Jaxson.“Fine,” he mumbled, still chortling. “I'll put my life in your hands then.”I withdrew my eyes from him, letting out a soft giggle after he gave me a meaningful glance, and returning my gaze to the road. I swung my body to the side and rested my head on my arm.I heard Jaxson play music, but there are no lyrics, just a peaceful melancholic sound that is really calming.As I watch the people outside the window who were now also seem to be going on their own homes, and the others were probably just about to go to work, I can’t help but recollect on their exhausted faces that I was in their shoes just days before. I would get up early to go to university, then return home in the afternoon as quickly as I can after my side line to the ice cream shop to care for my mother and Charles for a bit before going out again to go and work in the club.It is true, not all of our lives are supposed to be equal in this earth. But even though I feel that sometimes, the universe is not being fair to me, I still choose to battle and hope for better days to come to me. Even after going home with blisters on my feet from a long day run, I still take off my shoes with a smile. Because I thought, I am already content with my life. I used to believe that we didn't need anyone else in our life to be happy. I came to believe living with my brother and mother was more than enough for me. I do everything I can for them, and I don't look back on those moments with regret.But, after meeting Jaxson, I don't know what just happened to me. And what a person he turned me into. I came to realization, that being alone is not enough. That I still need someone who is not blood related to me, that I can be with to share a laugh with, being flustered by just looking at them, be sad whenever you see them not happy, and be there on their side when they need you the most.I just feel like Jaxson opened my heart and made me realize a lot of things I didn't even notice before. And now, I do feel like better and happy days are really coming for me. Not just pure exhaustion, not just pure pain and suffering, because there will be happiness as well.It's almost like finding happiness in the middle of the chaos.My eyes gradually shifted to Jaxson, who was still focused on the road ahead of us.I'm having such a great time with him that I'm beginning to fear the end of us.“Cattleya, you're pretty amusing.”The unexpected words that came out of his mouth made me flinch.“You have no idea how many times you have saved me.”“What are you saying?” I muttered with a tinge of confusion on my face. “I don’t even know if I am helping you enough after sending my mother and Charles abroad. So, what do you mean I’m saving you?”I gaped at him as Jaxson’s eyes were still fixed on the road.“Well, I guess I shouldn’t tell you about it anymore to keep my cool.” He uttered with a soft chuckle. “Just stay with me for now, and everything will be fine.”I wasn't expecting Jaxson to be popular not only at his company but also everywhere. And I have officially confirmed it after being met with glances as soon as we walk inside the mall. There were also security guards who approached us and offered Jaxson if he wanted security for safe shopping and lodging in their mall. However, he declined it, as I predicted. I am starting to feel conscious of how people gape at us whenever we pass by them. I'm not sure if it was because they know Jaxson and he is famous, or it’s his appearance and how he shines out in a crowd that they are acting this way. Honestly, I can't even deny that this man is quite attractive. “Wait,” I murmured meekly to the man beside me, who was still grasping my hand and the laptop he had gotten for me in the other. “Am I the only person in this country who doesn't know who you are? How come people know you everywhere? You're not a celebrity, slash a model, slash a chairperson… Are you?” I heard Jaxson's feeble scoff,
“Go grab yours,” I urged quietly to Jaxson as I lifted a tray full of food. But he just stared at me, puzzled, as if he didn't get what I was saying. “Why are you the one carrying that, Cattleya?” He asked. “Of course, Jax, no one else is going to do it for us. Now, hurry up and carry that so we can find a seat and make the customers next to us get their food too.” “Are you serious...?” He mumbled as his eyes shifted behind us, seeing the line stretched clear around the corner, so he had no choice but to slowly approach the tray of food and gently carry it as I said. “Can’t I just call some staff and ask for assistance?” I started laughing quietly because of how Jaxson ended up looking now. I tried my hardest earlier to contain my laughter so he wouldn't be embarrassed, but I couldn't help myself and burst out laughing at the way he carried the tray with a puzzled expression on his face. I caught a quick look at people secretly snapping photos of him and also trying to hide their
“Hey, you'll end up harming your throat if you do that. Bottoms up, this isn't an alcoholic beverage to swallow all at once-” I was interrupted by knocks on the window. I saw a little boy as I turned my head on my left side. The baby girl we met earlier was exactly the same age as this one. Why are we being targeted by children today? When the boy gestured as if begging for food, and rubbing his stomach, my heart was broken into pieces. I shifted my gaze to Jaxson to see his reaction, but he was just staring straight back at the child. I couldn't tell what was on his mind, so I just waited for him to do anything. I searched for any food on the table and found a piece of burger that I haven’t touched yet. I took it in my hands and began to rise from my seat, wanting to give it to the little boy through the back door. Jaxson surprised me when he stood up and began to walk straight to the back door near us because there's also an exit here that is closer to the boy outside. “Hey,” J
My feet were propped up on the bed's end seat. I just realized I haven't gotten any sleep since last night. I guess I unconsciously drank a drum of coffee because I didn't feel drowsy at all. I'm not really sure why I've remained awake and active till now. After going home from the mall, I'm currently here in Jaxson’s room. He had been silent while we were driving home. I kept asking him questions and assuring him that we will go back there and see if we can treat the child next time because he looked so disappointed. Jaxson was sitting on the sofa near the bedside table with tons of documents and a laptop in front of him, as I rested on his bed and watched him. “It's far too late, and you're still at it. You've just gotten home from work, yet you're still working nonstop instead of resting. You are so dedicated,” I commented. But Jaxson didn't even bother to look at me as he sipped his coffee and kept his eyes fixed on the papers. I was a bit disappointed, so I just decided t
[Catt, you are all over the internet. And people are feasting in your name right now. Are you in your unit? I’m coming over after my duty here in DeepBlue.]Ibinalik ko sa messages ang screen mula sa pagkakabukas ng isang article upang mag reply kay Lauren.[I am not in the unit tonight.] I clicked the send button as I began to type another message. [I am going to university tomorrow so you don’t have to come over, Lauren. I’ll explain everything.]“What are you doing?”I shrieked when I heard Jaxson’s voice from behind me.“What are you doing?!” I asked him back as I quickly moved away a bit because Jaxson was just right behind me and his chin was almost sticking to my shoulder.“I'm just looking at what you're doing. Who are you talking to? I didn’t catch a glimpse of it.” He asked me as his eyes were on the laptop that rested on my thigh. “I bought this for you for your studies, why are you just talking to someone? Who is it?”“H-Huh?” I asked him nervously even though I understoo
“Okay, now. Photos like this are really popular these days. Like the person didn't come prepared but the shot was very nice and natural!” I notice that the more I give compliments to Jaxson, the more he smiles and becomes confident in himself. So, I guess I should always come prepared to shower him lots of compliments.“Alright, let’s complete your profile and we're ready to go!” I exclaimed as I waited for his profile photo to be uploaded.“Can I see?” Jaxson asked as he slightly got up from the bed to look at the screen. “So, after the circle fills up. People will see my photo, right?”I nodded to him in response then I handed him his phone so that he could press friendsbuck by himself and so that he could learn how to use it as well.“There,” I muttered. “Your photo will now be visible for the public and I hope they won’t speculate it as another fan account. That photo I uploaded was exclusive!”“Yeah. Where can they find a photo of me lying in bed with a slightly unbuttoned shirt?
“Build Baby..? We went there?” I asked as I can’t remember that Jaxson and I went there earlier and why would we shop for baby supplies?“Yes, Ms. Daniella. You dropped by our shop about a week ago and shopped for your baby. The baby supplies are now packed well and are ready to be shipped. The only information we need to get is the delivery date that you prefer. It can happen either before or after you give birth.”“Ms. Daniella...?” I muttered aloud with a tone of disbelief.“Yes, Ms. Is there any problem?”“Did Jaxson also come to shop for baby products?” I said emphatically while waiting for the answer of the woman I was talking to on the other line. It seemed like she was surprised because of the sounds I was hearing on her end.“Yes, Ms. Daniella. You came with Mr. Madrigal to shop for your baby supplies together.” She answered with a bit of hesitation. “Is there something wrong Ms? You seem to be having difficulty remembering what happened just a week ago.”“This is not Daniella
“Build Baby ..? We went there? ” I asked as I can’t remember that Jaxson and I went there earlier and why would we shop for baby supplies?“Yes, Ms. Daniella. You dropped by our shop about a week ago and shopped for your baby. The baby supplies are now packed well and are ready to be shipped. The only information we need to get is the delivery date that you prefer. It can happen either before or after you give birth. ”"Ms. Daniella ...?" I muttered aloud with a tone of disbelief.“Yes, Ms. Is there any problem? ”“Did Jaxson also come to shop for baby products?” I said emphatically while waiting for the answer of the woman I was talking to on the other line. It seemed like she was surprised because of the sounds I was hearing on her end.“Yes, Ms. Daniella. You came with Mr. Madrigal to shop for your baby supplies together. ” This answer hesitates me. “Is there something wrong Ms? You seem to be having difficulty remembering what happened just a week ago. ”“This is not Daniella. It’