Chapter 26

I remember how i cried a lot of tears inside the plane while leaving the country.

Until it landed at the airport of US.

I didn't even cared if everyone can hear about my sobs inside.

When the plane was already landed, and i got out from the airport,a different temperature from the said country immediately greeted my sensitive skin.

Jenny immediately hugged me, when she saw me.

And beside her was her children who was cheerfully staring at me.

"Hai."

Her son james greeted me shyly.

I topped his head and kissed him on the cheeks.

His face turned red because of embarrassment.

I smiled.

How cute?

"hello po. I'm caster."

My small smile became wide.

God. I like them already.

I hope i can have children as cheerful and as handsome like her sons.

I pinched their cheeks.

And I chuckled when i noticed their embarrassments after i hugged them.

But not too long, they hugged me back.

"Your sons are very adorable Jen."

I genuinely said.

She nodded.

I made myself enjoyed by talking with her sons, even though her eyes were looking at me intently.

"How are, you cath.?"

She suddenly asked.

I knew she noticed my puffy eyes.

I know where this question headed to.

"You can continue your modeling career here, if you want to. My husband rocky can help you in that thing. I will tell him. He has a lot of connection."

Her suggestion, after i told her everything that happened about me after we parted our ways when she got married to her american husband.

I told her about Reige.

And the agreement i had from him.

I didn't miss every details to tell her.

And All the reasons about my sudden leave from the country.

She hugged me.

She looked worried about my situation.

"We've been through a lot, Cath. But god has a plan for everything. I know one day, the right one will come and knock on your door. To be into you."

She sincerly said.

I nodded.

I immediately open my social media accounts when we arrived at her house.

I checked my bags where her housemaid put at the top of the sofa.

Looking at the room where she prepared for me, it looked luxurious.

Well, having a wealthy and rich men like his husbamd its inevitible.

As i opened my messenger, trexie's call immediately registered in my phone.

"Hello, Trex."

I greeted after i accepted her call.

"What made you call?"

"What made my call? You really have the guts to asked me that question? Your Reige looked miserable. He went to station! If you just seen him! My goodness!"

I sighed when i heard her rant.

Seemed like my heart skipped on its beating for a while.

I closed my eyes and didn't say anything.

I just continued hearing his random talks.

" Everyone was surprised when he came to ask about you. Nobody knows your plan aside from me. Shit! He came and thought you had an early shoot. If you just seen his expression when we told him that we didn't know where were you, shit!"

My eyes widened when i heard trexie's information.

My jaw dropped.

Unable to say something.

" D-did he believed? "

I stuttered and closed my eyes.

" He didn't. He didn't even stay away from me just.... just so he could get any information about you.But i stand from my word. I told him i didn't know where were you! Goodness, Cath. He looked wasted."

Damn it.

"I'll call you back Trex."

I said.

Shit.

I can't take the pain in my chest.

My heart seemed like it queezed.

This is what i don't want.

I was full of determination to leave him.

And now, i felt like i want to go back to the country and stay with him, after i heard those things from Trexie.

But, i need to continue this.

I need to be strong.

I don't want to be like my mother and grandma.

I don't want to be used by him and after dumped me, when he got satisfied.

Even i didn't see Reige, his expression right now flashed in my head.

Like how Trexie explained about him.

I leaned my head on the headboard of the bed.

And later, stood up and walked through the terrace of my room.

This room is so huge for one guest.

Jenny prepared a very convinient room for me.

Thinking about Reige, i need to erase him in my system.

I need any divertion to forget him.

And looking for a job is a great idea.

Maybe i can continue my modeling career here, right? And accept projects as an interior designer?

Or perhaps freelancer for the main time.

Maybe this is the right place to use the course i proudly finished.

"Shit! I think your Reige hired someone to watch over me. I feel like i'm a criminal who escaped from a sin and the law chasing for justice. Jesus!"

Trexie's rant when i called her back after staying for one week in U. S.

"He's not that overacting you know. You're just paranoid Trex."

"Like you seen him now, right? Huh! If you just seen him, Cath. He looked like he didn't take his bath for one year just to find the love of his life."

She said and laughed.

I sighed as i continued listening to her rant.

"W-why?"

"I told you. He looked wasted. Miserable."

I rolled my eyes,

Even if she can't see it.

"He broke the abstract painting from his room in his condo. And he fired so many employees."

What?

What the hell?

He reached in that state, just because i left?

Damn him.

Seriously?

Don't tell me, it's a big deal for him?

For the record, He can easily replace me though.

" Are you serious trex? "

Trexie sighed.

"That's what vince told me. And Vince started to doubt about my answers Cath. He know me. All Reige cousins including vince did everything just to stop him, but they can't. "

What the hell?

Damn it.

"Sorry Cath, i can't promise to hide this from Vince."

I closed my eyes intenly.

I want to make so many excuses for my life.

That maybe, i don't deserve anything.

And for all the things i've done.

My thoughts was clouded with so much thought about Reige,almost everyday.

Especially when i learned about my pregnancy.

Yes, i'm pregnant.

Three months after i came in U. S, i learned i something about it, when i got fainted and Jenny immediately took me out to the hospital for check ups.

I know i made the wrong decision to leave Reige.

But i can't take seeing him ruined his own name because of me.

And i want to convinced myself that it's because of that.

In fact, i was very convinced at that time that's why i did it.

"What! Are you serious?"

Trexie's sudden burst out when i told her that i'm pregnant.

"I'm so happy Trex. Even without Reige. I have our child."

It's true.

Even without him, i felt happy thinking about my child from him.

She asked to help me but i refused.

It's enough for me that she knew.

She's been with me the whole time since then, until i left, and until now.

So, she has the right to know.

I smiled at all the people around me.

I'm one of the famous actress and model here in U. S.

After i gave birth to my son, Geu. i decided to look for any opportunity just to raise him.

The spotlight i left in the philippines,was the only spotlight i need again to raise my son here.

Jenny and his husband was a big helped.

They helped me to find a good modeling agency.

And i also accepted offers as a freelancer for extra income.

The crowd roared as i stepped out from the curtain.

This is the dream i wanted to have before, but now is out of my interest.

I can feel the whole building trembled,as the people jumped up and down.

They were so happy seeing me.

I waved,and the crowd screamed my name even more.

Seemed like there's an earthquake because of their screams.

I can see the happy faces of the people right in front of me, but in return, i felt nothing.

I thought i'd be happy seeing him succeeded alone.

And without me.

But, i was wrong.

I maybe sacrificed my happiness beacause of him.But then afterall i'm not happy, and yet miserable too.

But i need to stand for that.

I did already.

So, there's no way to step back.

If i can just only turn back the time, then i will surely do that.

Without any second thoughts.

But,why i can't?

It's been three years since i left the country.

But i never been happy. Not until Geu came.

At first it wasn't really easy, but thank god that there's always jenny together with her family who willingly gave their support.

And as much as Trexie too who always asked about my situation especially after i gave birth to my son.

"Good decision Cath."

Trexie said after i told her about my plan on leaving the showbiz.

I also told Jenny about this and she supported me to whatever my decision.

"I'm not decided yet, Trex."

I answered when she asked if i will go back to philippines now that i left showbiz.

"You can accept project as an interior designer or continue as a freelancer even if you quit showbiz, you know. By that, you can focuse Geu, and you won't get bored. And another income of yours as well."

She said.

That's what i'm thinking.

I also do painting whenever i got bored.

Geu should always be with me if i decided to go back.

I didn't expect i can be pregnant though.

We only made it, once. Jesus!

I stopped gathered information about Reige after i learned about my pregnancy.

Even though i've seen him often on tv because of his success and popularity.

I don't want to heard anything from him.

It's unhealthy for me.

Trexie visited me in U. S twice a month, after i told her about my pregnancy.

She also told Vince about me.

Maybe Vince can't do anything, So he just let it go.

She's very happy when i asked her to be the godmother of Geu.

I asked Jenny too.

"I'm sorry for the hassle jen." i said heading back to her house from the hospital for a monthly check up.

That was the hardest part of my motherhood.

Morning sickness because of my pregnancy wasn't really easy.

"It's nothing Cath. You're a sister to me. So please don't."

I smiled.

"Thank you so much."

Jenny and Trexie became close friends because Trexie stayed in her house when evrytime she payed a visited for me.

"Will you be fine?"

Trexie asked the first time she visited.

One week before her flight back to philippines.

"I'm not alone Trex."

I mocked.

"You're not. But most of the time."

She checked the whole house.

I'm not leaving alone, i'm with jenny's family anyway.

And i felt shame for that.

Seemed like i was a big burden.

"I'll be fine, promise."

She nodded.

"Call me okay?"

The sincerity in her voice was very evident.as much as the expression from her eyes.

I nodded.

Even if i'm doubt to do it.

Trexie married Vince Dela Vegas last year.

I got busy with my own life so i didn't asked her about her personal life though i always got updated.

Becausr i focused on Geu most of the time.

What a small world.

I didn't have any news about Daisy, Grace and especially to my manager.

A week after i came here, i called them to explain about my sudden decision to leave.

But not literally the reason that it's because of Reige.

Maybe they knew but they just respected my decision and didn't ask anything.

My manager tried to convince me to go back, but i'm too determined to stand by my decision to stay here.

I felt even more hurt when i saw Reige with her different woman.

He looked so happy, more handsome, and more successful than before.

He expanded his company in spain.

And i felt more insecure for that.

I can't reached him before,how much more now?

I sighed.

Insecurities hit me when it comes to Reige.

"Cath, this month will be the christianing of Zamiah. Vince wants an early baptism for her. She's two months old so.... I want you to be one of his godmother too."

One time when Trexie called me and i was

Busy feeding Geu.

I was a bit surprised.

" Trex, as much as i want to, you know i can't-"

" I know. But, i already talk to vince about this. And he made sure nothing will gonna happen something's not good for you while you're here."

She said. Trying hard to convinced me.

"And besides, Reige is already in a relationship. He moved on Cath. Well... Ahm... Maybe.So,please..."

"You know the reason why i left showbiz Trex, and i can't promise to remained silent if anyone will learned about my son. He had no father in papers or in reality."

I said because i don't want that anyone will mess my son's life.

Only few friends in showbiz knew about Geu.

And i didn't exposed him mostly often .

" Yes, i know. Besides vince asked me about this. "

I frowned.

" Vince? "

" What do you mean?"

Why do i felt something strange when i heard about it.

"After you got here, he'll gonna tell you something."

"Trex? Tell me what is it?"

My voice sounded like i warned her.

"Please say yes. Well, it's like business proposal i guess? But he'll explain it to you soon.

I took a couple of minutes before i got decided.

Damn this brat.

I sighed.

" Fine. "

I can't say no for this brat.

" Really? My goodness, thank you, Cath. See you soon."

Damn it.

I was thinking, what if i'm going to meet Reige again after three years.

What should i do?

Shit.

It made me felt nervous thinking about it.

Goodness! This kind of feelings.

One more thing i was thinking was that, i can't keep Geu, forever.

But i don't want Reige know about him.

I looked at my son.

He's the child version of Reige when he was still a baby.

Geu only got my milky skin and a thin shaped of my lips.

You can easily Recognize Reige in his features once you drifted your eyes on him.

He slept peacefully in my bed here in my condo in U.S.

I already have my own condo.

I decided to leave from Jenny's house and bought my own condo when i got so many project in some movies and shoots.

I earned more than what i need so i need to be independent.

Only Jenny, and his family knew about Geu, Trexie too.

And some closed friends in showbiz, but not that much.

I don't know if Vince knew about my son.

I didn't bothered to asked Trexie, and she didn't bothered to tell me.

I'm busy with my own life so i don't have time to even asked about it.

But i asked Trexie to never tell Vince.

So i was hoping she did.

The news about having secret child didn't spread because they didn't seen my son often.

And i didn't also publicized anything about him.

I want him to leave a peaceful life though.

"I booked ticket for your flight Cath."Trexie informed.

I rolled my eyes.

She's this excited for me to come home in philippines huh? while i....

Damn it.

When she got pregnant, Vince didn't allow her to travel due to some complications during in her pregnancy period.

So maybe she's just excited to meet me again.

That's why she acted this way.

Damn.

"Okay."

I sighed heavily.

I stood to take something and sat back.

Geu was in my lap, and looked at the camera of my phone while still talking with Trexie through video call.

"Father really liked son."

She chuckled.

"Stop it Trex."

I warned.

I don't want Geu can hear anything about his womanizer father.

"He's just two years and two months? Or three? So literally, he's just a baby. He don't know anything even if i mention his father's name."

I sighed and closed my eyes. Intently.

I can't really stop this brat.

"Even so. I want everything's settled for his security."

She sarcastically laughed.

"Do you think you can secured him all your life? Not to mention if Reige would know about him. Knowing his beast father. He can be as him when he grow up."

Trexie laughed even more.

"Vince told me that every month he changed his taste of woman. Maybe he can't find a woman like you? He can't forget the night before you left? And what would he do if He'll know about your child with him? A hidden child of a CEO."

He laughed evilly.

I was thinking about this too.

I planned to hide Geu from Reige. Once i get back in philippines.

But i don't know how long.

And if Trexie can't keep her mouth shut, Reige will eventually know about my son soon.

Damn.

Geu clapped his hands and smiled.

I stood up and carried him for a night bath.

But before we reach the door of my room, my eyes accidentally drifted on a flat screen tv at my sala.

Shit!

The news was about Reige and...... Shane Sandoval.

"Country,'s famous bachelor, Mr.Reige Del Rio and the only one owner of numbers of company worldwide was spending his week vacation in one of his luxury resort in palawan, philippines. Together with his ex-girl friend. Miss. Shane Sandoval. The only heiress of Sandoval corporation industry, worldwide. Both elite bachelor came from elite family. Are they getting back together? Would it be the signs of a wedding bell? "

My body trembled.

My tears started to pour from my eyes.

Shit.

My chest felt so freaking hurt like someone stabbed it.

Damn it.

I know he have seen me often on tv because i'm a famous actress and model.

Not just in U. S, but also in philippines.

I got plenty of supporters there too.

So it wasn't hard for him to know.

I thought i'm already okay.

I've seen him often in magazines and he got featured with his different woman but i felt nothing. Not until i've seen him featured with Shane Sandoval.

Same woman i used to get jealous and felt some insecurities as before.

But, damn it.

I'm still totally fucked up when it comes to it.

I deserved this.

For leaving him without telling him my fucking reasons.

All my photos were everywhere.

Not only in social media but also in magazines.

But he didn't even bothered himself to message and congratulate me.

Well, how stupid of me?

Of course he won't.

After that night of pleasure, and left him after.

And went to other country just to hide from him, goodness, who would have the guts to message and greet for my success?

Like what Trexie said. He maybe moved on already.

He can easily forget me though.

And from what i've seen, maybe he did.

Did he really make a big deal about my sudden leave years ago?

Or it was just part of his ego.

Knowing him.

I don't know.

My son's security is all that matters for me now.

I closed the tv and continued walking inside my room to do the bath for Geu.

Seeing his photo with Shane made my chest really hurt.

I thought i've finally moved on, but i was wrong.

Same woman i got jealous with him before.

Same woman i got used to insecure for myself.

I need to focused on my son.

He's my everything to me.

I can't have and be with his father but i can surely have Geu for the rest of my life.

"God! I can't wait to see you too. Especially Geu. I'm sure he'll love playing with his cousin."

Trexie excitedly said on the line.

I chuckled.

One week from now, will be our flight going back to philippines.

"Trex, how about my condo?"

After i left the country, i asked her to take care of my unit while i wasn't there.

"Yes. Everyday, my housemaids cleaned your condo. And finally, their efforts won't be wasted this time because you're coming home."

She chuckled.

And started to talk about Reige but i just averted the topic.

"You still love him Cath. You're just scared and confused especially now that you have Geu from his blood and flesh"

Our conversation lasted for a couples of hours.

She said so many random thing like about her plans on the coming baptismal of zamiah.

Zamiah, her daughter resembles Vince.

While my son Geu resembles Reige.

Cousins.

Geu was on my bed.

He messed the clothes and i just let him.

Because i got busy packing our things to bring back in philippines.

Jenny went in my room. She came out from my toilet room.

She visited me today and left her sons in their mansion together with the nanny.

Just to be with us.

She looked worried and sad about my decision but good thing is, she respected it.

We can still pay i visit if we decided to stay there for good.

She lifted Geu high up and shaked his body.

I love the way she treated Geu, even before when i gave birth to him.

He treated us like her own family more specially to my son.

She treated Geu like her own son too.

"Cath, Geu's...." he smirked and looked at my son.

"I know."

I nodded and smiled heavily.

I know what she meant.

My son is a spitting image of Reige.

He's just two years and three months, but i know who he could be look alike when he grow more.

Every bit of my son resembled Reige.

Exept for the milky skin he got from me, and the thin shape of my lips.

"One look from Reige to Geu, he can easily recognize his son, Cath."

She happily said.

"I won't let that happen Jen. I won't let Reige touch my son. And i won't let myself be involved in his life again."

Her smirked faded.

"You can't keep him away from his father. You can't keep him forever. You can't keep this. What about his photos? Friends? They eventually know and meet Geu soon.?

She sincerely asked.

" I'm going to keep a low profile. And he's just a child Jen, i will not allow anyone to make them Geu be the center of any issues especially when it's about me."

"Can't be for you, but can be for anyone."

I hate to admit it but jenny has a point.

But they will experience hell first before they can do that.

I asked Trexie to find a new housemaid for me.

I can't bring my housemaid to philippines.

I want from there.

I hope i can find nanny like his nanny here.

His nanny don't want to come back in philippines even if i'll double the salary.

So i asked Trexie for a help.

"His first plane ride."

I said while boarding inside the plane.

"Plane!"

Geu said while looking outside from the window plane..

I sent pictures to Trexie.

"His first plane ride."

I felt like more excited than my son, Geu.

He slept silently while i was awake the whole journey of our trip.

Maybe because after three years. I finally come home.

After three years i come home and with my son.

After we travelled for almost fifteen hours, i finally seen the image of manila city,from the highest building above.

My body trembled.

Seemed like my heart skipped on its beating, especially when the plane landed. That means, we're officially under the land of philippines.

Geu was already awake and just like me, he also enjoyed the view of the city.

Trexie told me that she'll personally pick us from airport and send us directly at my condo in makati.

She wanted me to drop by in their mansion at manila porbs. But i refused.

I'm not ready to face Vince. If he'll there and see me carrying his cousin's child.

I held Geu in my right hand. While my other hand push the cart with our laggages.

I checked the people at the waiting area for passenger's arrival and saw immediately Trexie.

I went through her way when i felt like my world's stopped moving.

I felt like my face turned into pale when i saw Vince standing next to Trexie.

He looked at my son first gently and after at me.

My steps became slow as we walked through where they waited for us.

My head clouded with so many thoughts now that he seen my son.

Shit.

I drifted my eyes on Vince and saw he shook his head like he can't believe.

I was dumbfounded as i reached them, and i can't almost find the right words to say.

"Trex..."

I gently greeted her.

Never mind her husband's presence beside her.

She smiled but not reached until in her ears.

"Sorry Cath. Vince insisted to come with me. And i let him."

I sighed and nodded.

I lifted and looked for Vince who watched me intently.

"How are you, Cath.? U. S suited you." he smirked.

I smiled back. "Thank you. I'm fine.Happily married?"

He nodded and smiled.

He looked at my son and reached the cheeks and caressed it.

"Hi big boy. What's your name?"

He attentively asked my son.

But Geu move behind my back and was about to cry.

"Baby, don't be rude. They are your aunte and uncle. Greet them well."

I bent down to talk to Geu because he's a little scared specially to Vince.

And this is his first time in philippines.

"He.. Yo.Am eu jams omez."

I smiled when i heard his voice greeted to trexie and vince.

I stood up and faced them.

Vince looked serious.

"You didn't let him use his father's family name?"

I shook my head. And sighed.

For what then? Even if Geu didn't clearly introduced himself,vince knew.

"He deserves to become Del Rio Cath. He deserves the name of my cousin. And Reige deserves to know. And if he'll know about this..."

He shook his head.

"I won't let him touch my son Vince."

Shit.

This is what i've been thinking days ago before our flight back here.

"Welcome home, anyway. But knowing about Reige. Maybe you know already his capability about anything. You've experienced that."

I nodded.

Damn it.

"You know the beast will always be a beast."

I closed my eyes intently.

Vince was right.

Reige was a beast even now.

Even after years since i met him.

But maybe after i left him he became more than that.

I don't know if i can deal with him this time.

For sure no. And i don't have plans.

Damn it.

Vince silently drove his car silently on the way to their mansion.

While Trexie silently seated beside Vince.

We're seated at the back with Geu beside me and he's busy playing with his plane toy.

My plan to go directly to my condo from airport has changed.

Vince suggested me to drop by, in their mansion and i can't say "no".

"Cath,you can stay on our mansion for tonight.We'll drive you home tomorrow at your condo in makati."

Even if i want to.

I can't.

Reige is Vince cousin.

A very close cousins.

I'm not ready to encounter him this way all at a sudden if he'll suddenly come to pay a visit.

Damn it.

Never in my wildest thought to meet him again.

Shit.

I can't think well.

He's already happy with his girlfriend.

With Shane Sandoval.

And i don't want to interfere just because i have a son from him.

But if he will know about Geu, i will give him his rights if he'll ask for it.

But he can't take my son away from me.

"Thanks Trex. But we're fine at my condo."

She smiled and nodded.

"Anyway, i found a new housemaid for you. As you requested. I will sent her tomorrow?or you want tonight."

I smiled and shook my head.

"It's fine tomorrow Trex. I'm not in a hurry."

I nodded.

After i gave birth to Geu, i didn't spend too much of my money.

I only spend for our neccessary needs.

Even if i earned more than for our needs, i still need to save for his future.

I lived like nobody around.

I raised him in my own ways.

I looked at Vince and saw he's looking at us from the reflection of the mirror in front of him.

He looked serious, but i can sense that there's a ghost of smile in his lips.

He just hiding it.

Shit.

Is he planning something?

Why do i fell like i'm in trouble.

Goodness.

We arrived already at their mansion.

Numbers of maid greeted us, as we went in.

"Hi, mam Cathy. I'm shella. Your avid fan since i watched your first movie."

I smiled at her.

She looked innocent.

"Thank you."

"Cath, feel at home, alright?I will just check zamiah"

I nodded and looked at Trexie.

She smirked.

I roamed my eyes around the mansion.

I've been so many mansion for some gatherings in U. S, and this mansion really looked alike.

It Really cost of fortune.

Like as much as trexie's parents mansion too.

Well, normally from a Wealthy people.

I wonder if Reige has a mansion too.

He's as reach as hell too.

Damn it.

I continued checked the whole furniture.

I was thinking if Vince parents are here?

"Cath, I want to talk to you something."

Vince suddenly talk.

"About what Vince-"

"Let's eat our dinner, Cath. After, we'll send you at your condo."

Trexie butted in and carried their daughter.

Geu hugged my leggs when he saw Trexie's daughter.

He smiled.

"Mommy... Bibi"

He cutely said and pouted.

"Later baby, you can play with her but we need to eat first. Okay?"

He nodded and pouted his lips.

My son's really adorable.

I pinched the tip of his nose.

I' m going to die baby if your father will take you away from me.

You're all i have.

We went to their dining table for dinner.

I carried Geu and pulled a chair for him to sit.

I saw Vince pulled a chair for Trexie too.

How amazing while looking at them so in love together.

I smiled at them.

And Vince smirked.

We started eating our dinner.

But i can't concentrate on my food.

I'm itching to go back home in my condo.

I was thinking what i'm going to do when Reige Suddenly come and caught me here with his son.

Damn it.

"Cath, i know this is not the right time to ask. But..."

Vince suddenly talk in the middle of our dinner.

I Asked the one of their housemaid to feed Geu so i can focuse to whatever Vince will going to tell me.

He thrilled, so i frowned.

What is it?

" Vince.. "

Trexie's warned voice caught my attention.

Why do i feel something strange about this?

I want to pay attention to whatever Vince wanted to say.

"What is it about Vince?"

I calmly asked.

Didn't have any clues about of what he's going to tell.

"He's not getting over you, Cath."

He seriously stated..

I laughed.

Even if they noticed that it sounded sarcastic, i don't mind.

Is he kidding me?

I don't know what i'm going to feel but i won't deny that i felt a bit of hope when i heard it.

"Is that all you wanted to say Vince?"

I stopped and laughed even more.

"It was an ages ago Vince. We moved on already. He already moved on. And that's for sure. And seeing his photos with his girlfriend, i know he's happy beyond his expectation."i added.

I don't want to be sound bitter but i can't help it.

"He's not."

He persistently said.

Like he's really sure about this.

He put down his fork in his plated and took the glass of water beside his plate and drank it.

Trexie became silent.

She let Vince deal the topic with me.

"I know Reige very well. He's my cousin after all. But i know he became worst and i think you know the reason, why. But this time, i want to propose something. Because i know you can help. Big time."

I fake a smile and put down the bread knife and fork in my plate too.

He caught my full attention so i lifted my body a bit and sit properly.

" Is it about business proposal? "

The sarcasm in my voice was evidently heard.

He smirked.

Damn that smirked.

"Sort of. Let's say, that way. A business proposal."

I was surprised by the tone from his voice.

Like his dealing with some business investors using his business tone.

I glanced the glass of water beside my plate and took it.

"I want to make myself busy while staying here. And i need income too for Geu. And if that proposal can help,then,why not right? Hm... What is it all about?"

I looked at Vince straight in the eyes.

And i only seen his serious expression.

He looked at me intently.

While Trexie grinned.

God, i used into that.

Damn it.

I held the glass of water and started drinking it.

Waited for Vince's answer.

"Be his secretary."

I almost released out the water from my mouth when i heard his proposal.

"What!?"

My eyes widened.

What the hell?

Is he serious?

What the hell is he thinking?

Jesus!