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DEAL
I woke up around six o'clock on the evening, I sat down on my bed, i leaned against the wall, my eyes half-closed, as i tried to stay upright 'I'm still sleepy,' i said on my mind while pouting my lips.
I glanced at the clock and was surprised to see it was already six o'clock on the evening, I forced myself to get out of bed and shower, even though all I wanted to do was sleep.
My phone kept ringing, but I tuned it out and went to take a shower instead.
After a few moments, I finished showering and wrapped myself in a robe. I left the bathroom and headed to my walk-in closet.
I opted for the heart-neckline mini dress, which fit me perfectly, accentuating my curves.
The length hit just above my knees, showcasing my smooth, creamy legs. Although it was a bit revealing, I couldn't resist the dress's charming design, so I decided to save it for later.
I completed my outfit with my 4-inch black killer heels from Louis Vuitton, and grabbed my black Louis Vuitton purse.
I had already applied light makeup to my face and was about to leave my room when my phone rang again.
My fingers drummed impatiently against the dresser as I waited for the caller to leave a message. I let out a deep sigh and rolled my eyes as I reached for my phone. My brow furrowed, and I felt a familiar tension creeping up my neck. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should just ignore the call.
I glanced at the screen to see who was calling, and my expression turned sour when I realized it was a unknown number."Hello?"
[Hey, it's me. Papa asked me to remind you that dinner is at 8:00 tonight as planned. His business partner, the one he owes a lot of money to, will be joining us. Please come, Papa will be really disappointed if you don't show up. Be careful, we'll be at Cruzx 5 Star restaurant tonight.]
"I thought it was scheduled for next week?"
[Same here, I thought so too. But Papa said they moved the schedule because his business partner might be busy next week.]
"Okay. bye,"
[Please go, okay? Don't let Papa be disappointed in you. Take care.]
I let out a deep breath and turned off my phone, then slipped it into my bag before leaving the room and closing the door.
I glanced at the watch on my left wrist and saw that it was almost six thirty o'clock so I quickly headed downstairs. I ran into Aleesa, who was also on her way downstairs.
She had on a really tight dress that looked like it was squeezing the life out of her, especially when she bent over. Her dress was way shorter than mine!
"Hi, let's go downstairs?"
Agad na kaming bumaba. Pagkababa pa lamang namin, sumalubong na agad sa amin si Mama, na bahagya namang nakangiti sa amin.
"Aalis na kayo?" tanong nito.
Tumango si Aleesa, nauna na akong umalis sa bahay dahil siya nalang daw ang magpapaalam sa aming dalawa.
Dumiritso na ako sa garahe at pumili ng gagamiting sasakyan.
I took a glance at the black porsche on the right side of the corner, I smirked on my own thought.
Aleesa arrived at the garage and walked straight beside me."Is this the one your using?" she asked.
I nodded at her before getting into the Porsche. She also got into another car, which was pink.
I started my vehicle and drove ahead. When we reached the main gate of the village, I placed my card on the gate's sensor, and it automatically opened. The system also tracks my departure and arrival times.
While I was on my way, my cellphone, which was inside my bag, suddenly rang. I pulled it out of my bag and checked the caller ID.
My mind went blank as I tried to process the unexpected call.
"Kali?" napapalibutan ako ng kakaibang katahimikan habang naghihintay ako ng sagot mula sa kanya. Naririnig ko ang kanyang mga daing na tila hindi mapigilan, na sinundan ng mga mahihirap na paghinga.
[Keyla, si Darcy. Nawawala siya, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin ko. Help me, please, please Keyla. Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya naglayas, basta na lang siya nawala. Kahit sina Daddy, walang alam.]
"Ha? what do you mean, teka ano bang nangyari bakit siya naglayas?!"
[Ewan ko! Basta pag dating ko sa mansion, may kausap na si papa na mga pulis, wala silang sinabi sa akin kung bakit naglayas si Darcy!]
"It's okay, all we need to do now is pray for her safety, don't worry i will help you to find her as soon as possible,"
[T-thank you, balitaan mo agad ako,"
I turned off my phone and put it back on my bag, maya't maya lang ay agad na kaming nakarating sa restaurant na sinasabi ni Aleesa, nakita ko agad ang kotse nitong papalapit sa aking pwesto, pinarking ko na agad ang aking sasakyan ay hinintay na lamang si Aleesa na iparke ang kaniyang kotse.
I took a glance on Aleesa, she looks disappointed on something, I wonder why.
"Keyla, ma-la-late ata siya ng dating," wika nitong habang papasok kami sa isang restaurant, tumango lamang ako sa kaniya biglang sagot, I glanced at my surroundings. I must say, the owner of this restaurant has a keen eye for elegance.
The ambiance is replete with opulent decor, featuring gold vases embellished with gems, and others made from pearls and various luxurious materials.
The employees here are very friendly and courteous, and it's clear that they're careful and attentive in everything they do.
May kinausap si Aleesa na isa sa mga staff, Her eyes widened as she glanced at me, I smiled back and walked alongside Aleesa. Aleesa invited me to go to the VIP room after she finished talking to the staff of the restaurant.
The VIP room was incredibly elegant, with large C-shaped couches that were long and spacious enough to accommodate six people.
The table was made of luxurious rich, dark wood, the light of the room were in a dim color
Naisipan ko na umupo sa gilid ng couch total malaki naman ang espasyo nito.
The door swung open, and there i saw a woman's silhouette, Aleesa came with a small smile formed on her lips, she sat beside me she offer me a drinks but i declined it.
Minutes past but there's no trace of her boyfriend even just a shadow, she kept looking at her phone every minute.
I looked at her boredly."You sure your boyfriend is coming?!" i asked her.
she took a glance on me before answering."Oo, ma-la-late lang daw siya,"
Before i could answer her, the door swung opened, and there was a man silhouette on it, my brows furrowed while glancing at the man.
"Hi," the man spoken up behind my back.
Napahinto ako sa paghinga habang nakikinig sa boses na nagmumula sa likuran ko. My heart beats fast, my hands were sweating while i was gripping the armrest of the couch.
"Gael?!"
Nilingon ko ito, agad na nagtama ang paningin naming dalawa. Malawak itong ngumiti sa akin, at walang pag-aalinlangan na tumabi sa katabi kong upuan.
Gulantang na nakatingin sa amin si Aleesa na pa balik-balik ang tingin nito sa akin at kay Gael na ngayon ay nakatingin lamang sa akin.
"Gael," tawag ni Aleesa.
Gael glance at Aleesa,"What?" he asked.
Aleesa's raised an eyebrow, conveying a hint of annoyance and confusion. Gael laughed on her,"You forgot? you agreed to me."
Aleesa's face was in shock while looking at Gael,"Agreed on what?" she looked annoyed on what is Gael saying.
"That I am the one who's going to meet your sister," he smirk on Aleesa before glancing on me.
"What?! Gosh sinabi ko yun kasi akala ko kasama mo siya!" naiinis na wika ni Aleesa.
Hindi ko na lamang pinansin sila at tinuon ang atensiyon ko sa aking selpon. May tinitipa ako rito kanina pa, dahil tinetext ako ni Ate Isabela. Nangangamba siya na baka hindi ako sumipot.
Nagpaalam muna si Aleesa sa amin na mag ba-banyo lang daw siya kaya kaming dalawa nalang ni Gael ang natira rito.
"Told you, magkikita tayo," he proudly said.
Inismiran ko naman ito at inikutan ng mata,"You didn't told me." tinawanan naman ako nito bago may kinuha sa bulsa niya. it's his phone i looked at him with confusion."Ginagawa mo?"
"Vi-videohan ko lang," wika nito sabay tingin sa akin.
After he took a short clip of video his phone rang, I was just looking at my phone and scrolling on my social media.
I can see on my peripheral vision that his pointing the camera on me but I stay stilled acting normal that I didn't notice what was he doing with his phone.
He was stunned to speak when I glance at the camera and smiled on it. After that he turned off his phone we start talking dumating rin maya-maya si Aleesa may kasama na siyang dalawang waitress. We order our food and wait for it to be served on us.
"Where are you going after this?"
Nilingon ko siya, agad na nagtama ang paningin naming dalawa kita ko sa kaniyang mata na nagtatanong ito,"May pupuntahan ako." wika ko, tumango naman siya at hindi na nagtanong pang muli.
My phone rang, I picked it up and stare at the caller. Tiningnan ko muna si Gael bago binalik ang tingin sa selpon.
"Gael, sasagutin ko lang to, I'll be back after this," paalam ko sa kaniya tumango naman ito sa akin, agad na akong tumayo at umalis sa VIP room.
I sighed in irritation."Hello?" i answered Ate Isabel's call.
I'm now at the balcony of the restaurant, I could see from here the beautiful scenery of city lights, the restaurant had twenty floor and different branches of food, like Filipino food, Italian style, Spanish and all.
[Ke, papunta ka na ba?]
"Yeah,"
[Make it sure! Anyways papunta na ako, don't be late]
"Okay,"
I rolled my eye and goes back at the VIP room were I left Gael. Pagpasok ko sa loob ay naroon na si Ate Aleesa kausap si Gael nang maramdaman nila ang presensya ko ay agad silang tumingin sa akin. Bumaling ang tingin ko kay Ate Aleesa na katabi ngayon si Gael,"Ate, mauuna ka nang umuwi, tell Mama may pupuntahan lang ako." wika ko
Kumunot naman ang noo nito sa sinabi ko,"Ha? Saan ka naman pupunta, gabi na ah." nginitian ko lamang siya bago umupo sa kaliwang bahagi ng upuan."Basta,"
The dinner went well, we had a lot of fun, we talked about a lot of things, Gael was fun to be with. Pagkatapos ng hapunan namin ay hindi na ako nagtagal pa agad na akong nagpaalam kina Gael na mauuna na ako tumango naman sila sa sinabi ko.
I'm currently driving to the Cruzx Five Star Restaurant. As I was driving my Porsche, a woman suddenly crashed into me. My eyes widened in shock as I realized what had just happened.
"Oh my gosh!"
I rushed out to check the damage.As I stepped out of my Porsche, my legs felt like jelly beneath me.
I stared blankly at the crumpled hood, my mind struggling to process the sudden impact.
My breath came in short gasps, and my hands trembled as I reached for my phone to call for help.
Panic set in as I struggled to process the chaos. I dropped to my knees, my eyes fixed on the woman who was flailing in a pool of her own blood.
The woman, likely in her mid-30s, locked eyes with me, her chest heaving with ragged breaths as she struggled to speak.
My hands shook and my voice caught in my throat as I stared at her, rendered speechless by the horror of the moment.
I immediately called the hospital's emergency number.
I stood there, frozen in fear, my eyes fixed on her as I trembled uncontrollably. Unable to calm down, I glanced around, taking in our surroundings. We were in a secluded area, surrounded by tall trees that blocked out most of the light.
There were no houses in sight, only the moon casting an eerie glow over the desolate landscape.
The woman reached out to me insistently, and without hesitation, I took her hand, despite trembling with fear. She gave me a wide, reassuring smile."Thank you," she whispered.
She cast a nervous glance around us, and then her eyes locked onto mine, her expression pleading for me to get her out of there, to leave that place behind.
She tried to move her entire body, but she couldn't manage to do so due to the intense impact of the collision. She gazed up at me, her eyes locking onto mine with a hint of resignation, as if she were silently conceding defeat, her spark fading away.
"Pakiusap, nakikiusap ako sa iyo, umalis ka na. Iwan mo ako rito. Tanggap ko na ang aking kapalaran, at alam ko ito na ang aking wakas. Huwag ka nang bumalik pa dito. Nasa paligid lang natin sila, at ayaw kong mahuli ka. Umalis ka na, iligtas mo ang sarili mo. Iwan mo ako rito." pakiusap nito sa akin habang marahan akong tinutulak paalis sa lugar na iyon.
Still frozen in place, she reached out and gently took my hand, pressing a white envelope into my palm."Pakiusap, ibigay mo ito sa aking anak na si Levi, sabihin mo sa kaniya na mahal na mahal ko siya at hindi ako magsisisi sa sakripisyong ginawa ko,"
As soon as she handed me the envelope, her eyelids began to droop, and her breathing grew shallower, as if life itself was ebbing away from her. Her life was suddenly taken away.
The ambulance arrived too late, the woman had already lost her life. After the incident, I accompanied her to the hospital to settle her papers.
I was also summoned to the police station because they had a few questions for me. Fortunately.
I wasn't charged with any case since it was an accident, but I still voluntarily shouldered the hospital expenses for her.
I arrived at the restaurant around 8:50 PM. I wasn't sure if they were still there, but I decided to check anyway.
I couldn't shake off what happened earlier, and I had so many questions swirling in my head.
What was she doing there? What did she mean when she said they were close by? How did she end up in that situation? And what did she mean when she said she didn't regret what she did? I knew it was a private matter, but I couldn't help but wonder.
Earlier at the morgue, they found a wound on the woman's chest. The wound looked like it was inflicted with a knife or a sharp object.
It was marked with an 'R' on the front, and on the back, the letter 'C' was scribbled. My skin crawled as I read the marks on her body.
The wound on her chest, the R on the front, and the letter C on the back... It was as if a cold wind had seeped into my bones.
The moment I stepped into the restaurant, as Ate Isabel had instructed, a waiter immediately greeted me. His eyes met mine with a professional gaze, accompanied by a subtle, polite smile that hinted at a warm welcome.
"Hello,ma'am! We've been expecting you. Right this way, please."
I nodded at him and smiled, and he began walking ahead of me, so I simply followed him.
As i step through the gleaming glass doors, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of opulence and refinement. The restaurant's interior is a masterclass in elegant design, with soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and walls adorned with rich, velvety fabrics.
The floor is made of polished black marble, reflecting the soft glow of the candelabras and the warm, golden light that spills from the intricate moldings. The air is filled with the sweet scent of fresh flowers and the soft hum of discreet jazz music.
We came to a halt before an imposing doorway, adorned with a gleaming gold sign that proclaimed 'VIP Room' in majestic letters. The 'VIP' itself was crafted from delicate, sparkling crystal, adding an extra touch of luxury and exclusivity to the already-opulent setting. The staff opened the door for me, and as I entered, I immediately saw Ate Isabel, who was smiling warmly at the guests.
The moment I entered the room, the atmosphere shifted as all heads swiveled in my direction. Tita Bella's eyes narrowed, her piercing stare boring into me, while Papa's face fell, his disappointment palpable.
Ate Isabel's eyes widened, her lips parting in surprise, as if my arrival was the last thing she had anticipated. As I scanned the room, my gaze fell upon a man roughly Papa's age, his eyes fixed intently on me. His wife, seated beside him, wore a startled expression, her eyes wide with surprise.
I walked towards them with my head held high, exuding poise and self-assurance. Ate Isabel's jaw dropped as she gazed at me.
I flashed them a cheeky, taunting grin. "Didn't expect me to be here?" i said to him with a sly, mischievous grin.
"Keyla, you're seriously late! What's your excuse this time?" Tita Bella's voice was low and even, but her eyes flashed with a warning. Papa scolded her before she had a chance to speak again.
Tita's eyes flashed with anger, her gaze piercing me like a dagger after Papa scolded her. I just rolled my eyes, raised an eyebrow, and gazed at her with a sarcastic grin.
"That's none of your business. Tita, stay out of it." i answered her without hesitation.
"Keyla!" Dad's voice was low and even, but the words trembled with suppressed rage.
"What?"
The tension between us was diffused when someone suddenly spoke up. I turned to look at the man, roughly Papa's age, who had been intently listening to our conversation.
"So you are?"
"Keyla Brielle Dela Fuentes, Don's youngest offspring. Alexie Valverdi Dela Fuentes, the lawful heir." I said as i give him a sarcastic grin.
I'd already caught the sound of applause when I glanced at the woman beside the man facing me, and she was grinning at me as she continued to clap.
"I'm loving your attitude, ija, you're absolutely killing it!" she said while grinning on me. I just smirked on her.
"You're indeed Aleena's daughter."
Tumingin ito kay Tita Bella na ngayon ay nagpupuyos na sa galit. "Diba, Bella, kuhang-kuha niya ang kaniyang ugali kay Aleena, pero mukhang mas naging triple ang pagiging cool nito?" wika nito bago marahang tumawa.
Hindi naman sumagot si Tita Bella rito nanatili lamang siyang matalim na nakatingin sa akin.
The VIP room door suddenly swung open, and a tall man suddenly emerged from it. I just stared at him as he approached us.
He loomed over me, his towering figure casting a long, ominous shadow that seemed to stretch and twist, like a living thing.
His eyes gleamed with a cold, calculating intensity, boring into me with an unnerving scrutiny.
His sharp jawline and chiseled features were set in a ruthless expression, his lips curled into a sneer that seemed to dare me to cross him.
His presence seemed to fill the entire room, making the air feel thick and heavy with an unnerving sense of power. Every move he made seemed deliberate and menacing, like a predator stalking its prey. His voice was low and gravelly, sending shivers down my spine as he spoke.
I felt tiny and insignificant in his presence, like a fragile insect trapped in the grasp of a merciless giant.
"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's get started with our discussion?" wika ng lalaking matanda.
"Have a seat ijo," the man sat down beside the elderly man, who was around my father's age, which meant we were now facing each other.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I sensed a pair of eyes on me. My skin prickled with goosebumps, and I couldn't help but scanned the room for the source of the unsettling feeling.
"Okay ka lang?" napaigtad ako sa biglang pagbulong sa akin ni Ate Isabel, tiningnan ko siya bago tumango.
"So Aziel, they are my children. One of them will soon become your spouse, as agreed upon by your parents and me." Dad said seriously while gazing on us.
She shot Ate Isabel a glance before turning her attention back to Aziel."This is Marietta Isabela Dela Fuentes, my eldest child, twenty five years old. She's currently working in our company, managing all the funds coming in because she's highly skilled in handling finances. During her college days, she took a Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting." Dad said proudly while looking at Ate Isabel who's now bowing down her head maybe because she's imbrassed.
Aziel's mother was just staring at me, as if waiting for Papa to say something about me. I shot them a look of intense irritation, wondering how Tita Bella could so blatantly favor Ate Isabel, making it obvious that she wanted Aziel to choose her as his wife. Well, that's actually fine with me.
"How about your other daughter, Alexie?" natigilan naman si Tita Bella sa biglang pagsalita ng ginang, nakangiti lamang ito habang nakatingin sa akin.
"Keyla, she's very-"
"Bella, watch your word,"
"What, I was just saying na mas maganda na ang pakakasalan niya ay si Isabel dahil-"
"Shut up!" Dad scolded her again before she could have a chance to speak again, I just rolled my eyes, raised an eyebrow, and gazed at her with a sarcastic grin.
"I'm sorry about what happened," paumanhin ni Papa.
"So let's get back to the topic. This is Keyla Brielle Dela Fuentes, my youngest daughter, twenty-two years old. She's currently in her practice as Psychology. She graduated as Suma cumlaudi. She also got the highest latin honors when she was in college. She's also double major too. After graduating with a degree in BSA, she's also studying Psychology."
Tita Emma's lips were parted in shock while looking at me,"I didn't expect you to be that smart, Keyla." she smiled at me.
Daddy apologized for what happened earlier during our argument, and he and Aziel's parents were discussing their business.
I kept glancing at the clock because Joyce told me that Sevirous would be giving me the documents about La Vista Hospital, which is owned by the Castillanos, today.
Biglang pumasok ang dalawang staff ng restaurant, nakasout ito sa kanilang uniporme agad na nanlaki ang aking mata ng makilala kung sino ang isa sa mga lalaki na maghahatid ng aming pagkain.
They approached us and placed our ordered food on the table. Papa thanked them, while I just stared at him in wonder. He caught my eye and winked at me, making me laugh at what he did.
Pagkalabas na pagkalabas pa lamang nila ay agad na akong nagpaalam na may pupuntahan lang, dali dali kong sinundan si Jake buti nalang talaga ay agad ko itong nakita.
"The fuck, Jake? anong ginagawa mo rito?" hinila ako nito sa may sulok,"Don't think of me, I'm fine. Ikaw?" he hold my hand as I hugged him.
"Buti at pinayagan ka ni Tito na lumabas," tumawa ako sa sinabi nito,"He did but he give me a death glare." pati ito ay natawa sa sinabi ko.
Our laughter was interrupted when someone suddenly spoke up." Cheating behind my back huh!" my face changed expression when I heard his words.
"Aziel,"
Rinig ko ang mahihinang tawa ni Jake sa aking likuran kaya tinampal ko ito,"Who is he, Eyla?" kunot noo'ng tanong ni Jake halos gusto ko na siyang sapakin dahil sa pagpapanggap nito na wala siyang alam sa mga nangyayari.
"I am her fiance, back off," his eyes were darken as he watched me and Jake exchange glances.
"Fiance?! Hello, your fiance is Ate-"
"You,"
Hindi ko ito maintindihan kung ano ang ibig niyang sabihin
"You're not allowed to talk to other man," he said before he grasped my hand I felt his hands holding me tightly as we walked.
I glanced back at Jake, but Aziel pulled me back, and I ended up pouting. I caught the sound of Jake's voice laughing while calling out to me as Aziel dragged me away.
As we walked, a few people caught my eye and called out to me, and I would turn to look, but then Aziel suddenly became possessive, grasping my waist and pulling my body closer to his. He wouldn't let me go, he was always by my side.
As we entered, the room fell silent, like something terrible had just happened, I angrily pulled my hand away from his and took a step back, I went back to my seat, which was right beside Ate Isabel's, but she didn't even look up, she just kept her head down and ignored me.
I curiously glanced at Papa, but he just smiled at me. I was getting frustrated because none of them seemed willing to talk.
"Anong nangyari?" inis kong tanong sa kanila. Aziel's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze soft and unwavering.
My phone suddenly rang loudly, I was about to pick it up but Aziel snagged it before I could.
"We'll go for now, you two need some privacy," wika ng ama ni Aziel na sinang-ayonan naman ni Papa, ayaw pa sanang umalis ni Tita Bella ngunit pinilit siya ng ina ni Aziel habang si Ate Isabel naman ay malungkot lamang na tumingin sa akin nakakunot lamang ang noo ko habang nakatingin sa kanila, ibinalik ko ang atensiyon sa aking selpon na hawak-hawak ngayon ni Aziel.
Madilim ang mga mata nito na nakatingin sa screen ng aking selpon kukunin ko na sana ito ng itaas niya ito bago matalim na tumingin sa akin,"Gael, ha? How the hell you two meet?"
"Ano bang pakialam mo?! sino ka ba sa tingin mo ha?" sigaw ko sa kaniya, his eyes narrowing while looking at me, I raised a brow and rolled my eyes on him.
"I am your fiance, nakalimutan mo agad?"
Inis ko siyang tiningnan bago dabog na kinuha sa kamay nito ang aking selpon,"Shut up, I'm fucking single I'm not engage to anyone!"
He sarcastically laughed at me," Well for your information, you're not single anymore and you're engaged now." wika nito.
My phone rangs again, he look at me warningly but I didn't mind his warning,"Don't you dare answer his fucking call." inis nitong wika ngunit huli na dahil sinagot ko na ang tawag ni Gael.
Dahil sa inis ko sa kaniya ay sinadya kong i-loud speaker ang tawag nito."Hello," i said.
[Hey, are you home already?]
Aziel's eyes narrowed as he watched me calling on the phone with someone else. His jaw clenched, and his fists tightened as he saw me answering the call. I playfully grin on him.
"Nope, I told you diba may pupuntahan ako,"
Aziel's step forward on me so i step back so he won't be close to me.
[I was worried, anyway are you free for tomorrow? same place my treat,]
Bago pa man ako makasagot rito ay padabog na kinuha sa akin ni Aziel ang cellphone ko at agarang pinatay ang tawag.
Nakaawang ang aking labi habang mariing naka tingin sa kaniya na ngayon ay masama ang tingin sa akin.
He slowly walks towards me I kept stepping back because I'm getting nervous of his stares, he pinned me against the wall before he slowly pressed his face towards me, his eyes were narrowing while looking at me he gently hold my chin up and stare at me darkly
"I told you, don't answer his damn call, but you didn't listen to me!" his voice was full of rage but he manage to keep his self calm while talking to me despite of the deadly stares his pointing on me.
We argued for about an hour dahil hindi ko matanggap ang naging disesyon nya ayaw naman niyang sabihin sa akin ang rason kung bakit ako ang pinili niyang pakasalan.
Habang kumakain kami wala ni isa ang gustong pumutol sa nakakabinging katahimikan.
I was pissed on him the whole time.
He kept gazing on me while he's talking with my dad and her dad as well.
Tita Bella was talking with Aziel's Mom while Ate Isabel was silent the whole time, Aziel always gazed on me and throw some dead stares everytime he would saw me texting on my phone.
The dinner didn't went well, I got so stressed, I can't believe that I am now engaged with someone I don't even know.
Nakakainis bakit pa nila ako binuhay kong ganito rin naman pala. Akala ko makakawala na ako sa dati kong buhay. I wonder, ¿Sabía mi papá, el rey de España, sobre esto?
Ate Isabel is ignoring me the whole time, tangina akala ko ba okay lang sa kaniya kung ano ang magiging disesyon nung Aziel.
I tried to talk to her but she wouldn't just let me.
"It's your fault talaga," nanggagalaiti kong sigaw sa harapan ni Aziel na ngayon ay panay lamang ang ismid sa akin.
"How come?" masungit na sagot nito.
I raised a brow and rolled my eyes on him,"You're so pabida kasi, look. Ate Isabel didn't pansin me it's your fault, I really hate you." aalis na sana ako ng higitin ako nito.
"Look, i choose you because I know you don't like me, and I know to my self that i wouldn't fall for someone like you..."
Sinamaan ko naman siya ng tingin,"Then let's make a deal." hinila ako nito paupo sa lamesa't upuan na may nasa balkonahi ng resto.
"Yeah, we should," wika nito ng maka upo na kaming dalawa.
Magsasalita na sana ako ng biglang may dumating na waiter, nakatingin lamang ako sa city lights habang nililipad ng hangin ang buhok.
Aziel gaze on me before he give the waiter his order." Don't ask her, yun na lang din ang sa kaniya," he said agad namang umalis ang waiter.
"Landi," he murmored silently,"Anong sabi mo? Malandi?" halos gusto ko na siyang sapakin sa kinauupuan niya dahil sa inis." Wala,"
"Alam mo kanina ka pa e noh, I should be the one who will order my food, pabida ka talaga,"
"Anyways, let's make a deal,"
"Sure, go ahead,"
I give him a list of paper that i made last day. His brows furrowed while looking on it. "What the fuck is this?" he groaned in irritation.
"It's a deal and also rules," i said irritatedly.
"What the-"
"Wag ka nga magreklamo,"
After he read the deals and rules i make, he looked at me with his intimidating eyes,"Now, it's my turn. First, don't fall for me. Second, let's fake being affectionate when our parents are watching and third, no one should interfere with each other's lives, and also when we're finally living together in the same house, even if we're next to each other-no touching, no kissing!" he said coldly.
As if, makikipaghalikan ako sa kaniya!!
"Deal." i said without hesitation,"And also I want to make another deal with you." he said, kumunot ang noo ko rito my brows furrowed while looking at him.
"Hindi pa yun sapat?" sarcastic na wika ko sa kaniya, sa dami ba namang sinabi niya sa akin gusto pa talaga niyang makipag-deal.
He scoffed before gazing on me,"Who ever fell first we'll give one-hundred million dollars, deal?"
Nginisihan ko naman siya at inilahad ang kanang kamay upang tanggapin ang kaniyang alok,"Deal." hindi pa din mawala-wala ang ngisi sa aking labi habang nakatingin sa kaniya.
Ang gulo niya, he said don't fall for me, tapos ngayon who ever fell first!! tanga ba siya?! well, whatever at least magkakapera ako.
He give me a creepy smile," Now, that's everything is settle, we just need to pretend to them." kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi nito.
"Pretend to what?!"
He give me a death glare," Remember the rule number two?" bored niyang wika, oo nga pala nakalagay nga pala roon na magkukunwari kami kapag anjan ang mga magulang namin, bakit ko nga ba nakalimutan 'yun?
Hanggang sa pag-uwi ko ay hindi pa rin mawala-wala ang ngisi sa aking labi, one-hundred million, ha? anong tingin niya sakit madaling mahulog sa mga patibong niya? Tsk.
Hindi ko nga alam kung bakit naiisip nun na gumawa nang ganung klaseng deal, pero sa bagay kapag natalo ako, magkakapera siya at talagang mangangapa ako kung saan ako hahanap ng ipangbabayad sa kaniya, pero hindi, alam ko na kahit kailan hinding-hindi ako mahuhulog sa kaniya, sa pisikal na anyo pa lang nito halata nang babaero.
Gwapo siya, hindi lang basta gwapo, subrang intimidating ng dating niya yung tipong mapapalingon ka kapag dadaan siya, but he still holds the dark aura kahit sino naman ata matatakot sa kaniya. Palaging magkasalubong ang mga kilay nito, parati rin siyang parang naiinis sa kung ano na para bang isang kalabit mo nalang ay sisigawan ka nito. Nakakatakot siya.