Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V.“Yeah, I certainly knew about that thing, miss. Drey and I don’t keep secrets to each other, it will just ruin our relationship. The truth is I have always been blessed for having her in my life.”I looked at Aris and silently pinched his hand to stop him. But still, he continued praising me like I wasn’t sure if he was only doing that on purpose.“Look at Drey? A licensed engineer, a professional model, and an adept artist! What more could I ask for? She’s so talented that I couldn’t even blink when I looked at her. I should thank your boyfriend, right?” he said as he even held my hand tighter as he narrowed his eyes to Ivan. “But for now, I was thinking how could he avoid all the bad lucks that was already attached to him… for choosing an ounce of charcoal over a pound of gold!” Aris even scornfully winked at my so-called best friend.I was not seeing my reflection in the mirror but I was one hundred percent sure that what he said made me blush. I didn’t know w

Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V.“I’m currently in a meeting.” Obviously, I lied. It was a lame excuse knowing what I just did a while ago.“Fuck you, Aris! Don’t lie to me, bastard. I heard from the news and I even saw it with my own eyes that you’re with that top billboard model — Drey Laxamana! And you had the guts to say in public that she’s your girlfriend, huh? Were the two of you really dating? Since when? And what about me? What about us?” she yelled over the phone. I could see that she was gritting her teeth wherever she was. If she was in front of me, I could have put some packaging tape on her mouth.This woman literally gave me headaches and I wanted enough of her dramas. But of all the things she had told me, why didn’t I know that Ondrea was a top billboard model? If she really was, I wanted to see her billboard right now!“You already knew who am I with, then why do you still have to ask? I’m sorry, Carlene, but we’re already done here. Haven’t you notice my cold treatment for you

Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V.That was when I opened my eyes and was surprised with what I saw—Drey was now in front of me while drying her long hair with a clean cloth. A quizzical expression was evident on her entire attractive face as the two of us were almost an inch apart.“Fuck!” I groaned all of a sudden, automatically pulling my body away from her. I must admit that I wasn’t able to control my sudden outburst as if I saw a ghost.How could I be so numb without even realizing that she already went out of the bathroom?“Hey, do you really have to curse? But what’s happening to you? You’re sweating, Aris. Oh my God, are you sick?” She asked as she even went closer to me. Drey, placing her palm on my neck and forehead, only added to the strange sensation that I was feeling at the moment.I swallowed real hard trying to remove the lump on my throat. She was wearing her clothes but still, she was in her drizzly look. I didn’t understand myself anymore, that I harshly shoved her hand away fo

Aris Sandoval’s P.O.V. Drey glanced at me but I swiftly looked outside the window to avoid having eye contact with her. I then swallowed the sudden lump on my throat before I tilted my head, as I was still unable to construct a better continuation. Did I really say the last eight words? Am I that totally comfortable with Drey’s presence to think that I could have another road trip with her?

Drey Laxamana’s P.O.V. “I love you, Paul, and I promise that you’re the only man I would ever love until my life permits me to.” I was half awakened by abrupt pats on my shoulder. “Drey? Drey? You’re dreaming.” When I was still not opening my eyes, I heard him spoke again worriedly as he even hand-combed my hair ardently. “Hey, are you okay?”