Lucas felt his forehead as he looked at the participants in the interview. Is sitting in a chair where Theo belongs? "Why the f*ck am I here again?" he muttered. "Sir?" Thaddeus' temporary secretary called him. "Let's begin," Lucas said, and the secretary nodded to him. The interview starts. Lucas didn't know; Theo was still in high school and was the most immature of the three of them. He understands, because of the three of them, this is the youngest. But of course, he didn't think that his cousin's demon status would end up like this. You'd think he was the one assigned to interview his newly hired secretary. He was indeed chosen by their grandfather because he is said to be good at handling business. Is it true? Not! If his grandfather knew this, what is his favorite grandson doing? Lucas shook his head, and when he came forward, he was surprised to see that the applicant was pale. Lucas tasted it. "Continue," she said, surprised and nervous at his sudden shaking. Since he's her
Lucas thanked Theo's maid. Lucas was sitting in front of Thaddeus' couch. Lucas looked at the other side of the stairs when he saw the boss coming down. "Sir, I'm leaving." Thaddeus nodded. "All right, be careful on the way home." "When Mama asks if I'm bringing a girl here, say yes." Lucas laughed. "A-Alright sir..." stammered the maid. He was upset because that's actually what Theo's mom was asking him. to which she answered nothing. But because Sir Theo said that there is, that is probably what she will say to his mama now. even to an innocent child. "When you are a demon, you land." Lucas commented that the maid had already left. Theo frowned and lazily looked at Lucas, while Lucas noticed that Theo looked like he was on a bad trip. "I’m pissed, Leonardo." He said. "I see," Lucas answered. "Come on! Don't sit pretty there! It disobeyed him. and tortured him; Lucas just shook his head. Since their cousin Azeria is already in Manila, Android will be left on Theo's pad for a wh
"Your Papa Horace and I didn't know each other that well, dear." Mama Serena spoke to me when I asked how her friendship with Papa started and how she and Papa Horace met for the first time. I just ignored Rezoir who just shook his head next to me. "My first meeting with Horace was a bit glitchy and hilarious, sweety." She smiled at me, a smile that reminded me of the past I know where it started. She then started telling a story. The reason is the one that changes a person, who at first did not believe. How can you say that the word 'reason' can change someone? When I heard that from a stranger, I didn't take it seriously. But when tragedy happens, and I remember those words, maybe it's true. Reasons can change people. "Are you sure, Serena? How are you studying?” my cousin Erman spoke worriedly. I was not surprised by this question, I made my decision though I'm not yet sure if my relatives on my father’s side would agree to it. "I'll stop first, I don't think I can focus after
When Azeria said goodbye, I looked up at the sky. Reminiscing what happened next. "Serena? I know you're awake." Loreto's voice. I'm fucking damned! So effin' damn! "Can't I leave right away? I'm already on my way to Tablas." I said with a snort. "Do you still have a hangover? I said we're going to Sibuyan." frowned when Loreto said. "Still sleeping, bro." Benito laughed and said that's why I made him suffer. Why do they think it's normal for them to be with me, as if they were me, I know that alcohol tolerance is higher. Last night it was time for me to confess, that I was the girl who fought with Horace at the bar. I know they are still in their right mind, as for me being naughty and stupid in front of the ancient son of the Hillarchs. It was alcohol that brought it, not Serena's person. "Grandfather has already arrived at the resort where Don Sebastian's birthday celebration will be held. So you can't go and not show up, Serena. Also, Don Sebastian is expecting you." said Erm
"Are you kidding me?" Dalea laughed at him. I tried to touch her, but she immediately pushed me away just enough for me to back off. I look at Nashe, my cousin, and I almost beg, but like Dalea, his ears are also closed.My tears fell completely when Dalea's palms landed on his cheeks. My heart chose to love someone it should not have."Seriously Rezoir?" Dalea said sarcastically. "You're not just a fraud, you're really stupid!"His eyes were still on me even though in front of him was my cousin Dalea, who was seething with anger. His face was very tired—maybe tired of what was happening between the two of us. I looked away, and I cried on my palm. Honestly, I would have accepted more if he had let go. I can do better if he says my decision was right.Because if I'm asked, I can't do that. If he were to say those words to me now, I would accept them. It's not because I don't want to; that's the right thing to do. It was the right thing to do for both of us, and I didn't budge or compla
My father told me that my mother died when she gave birth to me. Sadly, I grew up without a mother. Dad didn't fail; he stood up like my father and mother. So even if I tripped once in school, I was able to overcome all of that. I don't want Papa to see that I'm weak; he says I'm his strength, so if I become weak, he will lose his strength too. That's why I keep getting stronger. We are going out of Manila on mom's death anniversary. Manila is where my mother was born, where she grew up, and where she was laid to rest. We only visit her because she has no relatives living in Manila; that's what mom told dad. It was surprising and confusing that I didn't ask Dad anymore; visiting her at least once a year was enough. But this time I wasn't with Dad; he was left at the hacienda because he needed to fix the problem. So, my cousins Red, Theo, and Lucas are with me; the three are currently living in Manila, and another one is also working here. That's good because I only visit the cemetery
I did not realize that my purse had fallen, and just as I was about to reach for it, another hand went first. I was still staring at his arm; the bulging veins on his arm were obvious. I was stunned and returned to my senses when I tasted it. I immediately reached for my purse in his hand and looked at him to thank him. "Thank you." That's all he stuttered. He stuttered because of that. That's one reason, but I stuttered because of the way he was staring. It's not because I'm in awe of his cloud-like eyes; they stare at me intently like a storm coming in the dark. As far as I remember, I just saw him, but the way he was staring at me would make you so nervous that you would think you had sinned against him. Yes, that's how it feels in his gaze! So, I bowed before I thanked him. I immediately turned my back on him and sat down. That's why I could tell the nervousness in the flight attendant's voice earlier because the person behind me was very nervous. Even though I observed and star
As my mother, Roda, said, she did not let me travel. That's why I traveled in the afternoon; it was already dark when I arrived in Manila. Visitor hours are over, so calling my cousins was the only update I got from the hospital. If that's the case, I'll be able to see my dad tomorrow. Lucas was watching over dad when he was on the trip, and he told me to go straight to his unit. He also told me the password for his unit, so I was able to get in easily while my two cousins just visited the hospital. They are also busy, so it's a good thing, and even though Lucas is also busy like them, he decided to stay with the papa, so somehow my fear was alleviated. "I'm not sure why the hospital didn't call you, which is understandable because you're far away in an emergency like this, they'd look for someone relatively close by," I inquired. "They say that Uncle's companion has a couple; that's why I'm wondering." The woman said that she should call me because her son is not in Manila. which i