Chapter 27

Shit?

I can't almost processed in my head about vince proposal.

Is he even serious?

I faked a laughed to ease the tension i felt.

But when i glanced at them, i made myself properly seated as i looked at their serious expression.

I stopped my laugh and cleared my throat.

"Y-you're kidding right? Trex, what's this?"

Trexie didn't answer.

She just took the glass of water beside of her plate and drank it.

"I'm not Cath. And i will never be this time." Vince answered me in a serious tone.

"Jesus! Do you know what you're asking me to do?... God-.. I need to deal with your cousin Vince. I need to deal with Reige! Is this the specific reason why you asked me to come home Trex?"

I said and glanced at Trexie.

And gritted of my teeth because of annoyance.

I'm all serious now.

My head almost cracked about thinking on meeting Reige again after years.

Shit.

It made the whole of me nervous.

Damn it.

Never in my wildest dream that we'll meet again like this way.

I looked at vince straight in the eyes.

But, he's all serious too.

Really?

And he looked back at me too with intense.

"Like what you said Vince, he's mad at me,right?And you're giving me this kind of proposal?really? How can you jump into this kind of idea? "

I glanced to another partition of his dining room because of annoyance.

Jesus!

All my thought now was about my son.

God!

How can i deal his father if i agree about this thing?

Shit!

"Let's say, you're doing it in favor."

My eyes widened.

"Favor?"

I frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Curiosity hit me.

He smirked.

This idiot like his cousin smirked like hell.

"He fired a lot of employees after you left. He fired every secretaries i hired for him in less than a week. And i'm tired of hiring any qualified from time to time just for him. I'm also busy of my own company." Vince calmly said, like there's no big deal about his offer.

"It's not my problem. Why you don't ask her girlfriend to be his secretary then? You can do something about it, without me being involved.! "

I stated.

Trying hard to convinced him for his change of mind.

Damn it.

Vince smirked even more.

What the hell?

"Stop being selfish Cath. You've done that years ago. Do you think i would bother you to do this if i know there's another thing i can do? And knowing, that you have your own life too, especially now."

He said and glanced Geu.

I closed my eyes.

"I won't ask you if i know that Shane can do something about it."

So, they're really in a relationship.

The news about them was not just rumors after all?

And from Vince answer, he confirmed it for me.

Even if he didn't specifically said. Still yet, it's confirmed.

Damn.

My chest hurt, deeply.

I still love him. But, I just denied it.

He shook his head.

I frowned even more because of annoyance.

This idiot has a point.

I let out a deep sighed and brushed my hair using my fingers.

I need to relax myself.

Damn it

" Why me, then? "

I asked.

If he'll give me a satisfying answer then, i'll do it.

"I told you. He's not getting over yet from you. And you know, he's an asshole. I know what's running in his mind. And i know that only you can tame his beast mode."

I sighed and shook my head in disbelief.

I can't believe how determined he was about his proposal.

" I know that i'm at fault Vince. But don't you think that maybe it's not a good idea?and what if, it won't work? " the tone of my voice became calm.

Seemed like there's no way out from this.

Damn it.

" It will work. And if it won't, then i won't ask for another favor again. I will let him deal with his own life too.Reige doesn't have parents Cath, and i'm sure you knew that. So... "

Shit.

So what's the point?

I will baby seat him?

Fuck.

" At least you could have told my cousin why you need to leave. The poor boy was devastated after he learned that you intentionally left him. "

He added and chuckled.

I rolled my eyes.

How sudden of his mode changed?

Damn it.

" Did he know about my come back? "

He shrugged his shoulder.

" You're famous. ... Maybe. I don't have idea..But one thing i'm sure about is..... "

True. I'm famous. But i made sure that nobody noticed about Geu especially when we got out from the airport earlier.

And i didn't exposed him often because i don't want the media mess my son's life.

I don't know if Vince hired some men so nobody noticed our arrival or what.

I just noticed that there's no even one reporter around there.

He maybe knew about Geu since then, so maybe he made sure the security of his nephew when he learned our come back.

I raised a brow when he stop and thrilled what he was about to say.

"He bumped into conclusion that you're in a relationship with Jeoffry Samaniego, He thought you're in a relationship with him."

He smirked.

"What? We're just friend. He helped me big time when i was still carrying Geu. Even after i gave birth."

Damn it.

"I know. He's stubborn too. So i let him believed what he wants to believe. And that made him more devastated. After a year of investigating about you... Well..."

Year?

So probably i gave birth already to Geu when he found me.

But why he didn't approached and asked me anything about it, then?

Damn it.

So he knew where i am all these time?

" H-He was in U.S t-too? "

I'm hoping for a positive answer.

He unnoticed my pregnanct, and i'm sure about it because whenever i got out for my monthly check up to my O.B gyne, i secured myself.

And mostly, i asked my O.B gyne to privately visit me during my monthly checks.

He didn't care at all.

"No. He was busy by that time on fixing her company. The Del Rios yatch was almost in trouble because of his unsure decisions. So... And i was with him the whole time. But i don't know where he found out that, and i didn't asked him either."

What's happening again?

Is there any other revealation aside from this?

"Don't worry. I made sure he didn't know about your pregnancy."

Vince continued explaining and i just listened to him.

Well,so what?

He has Shane Sandoval too, so it doesn't matter.

Bitterness poured me, thinking about him and my son.

I looked at Vince and saw a ghost of smile from his lips.

God. What is he up to?

Damn it.

And while i was hiding from everyone years ago, during my pregnancy, i didn't know they found me already too.

Not until i continued my career there in showbiz.

"He closed the station you were working at before, Cath. I don't know how he made it. Knowing that it was one of the biggest station in the country for years. Many employees lost their job."

What?

What the hell?

He closed the station?

What happened to Daisy and Grace.?

I know, i lost my communications with them because i got busy with my own life.

But i didn't know it happened.

Trexie didn't tell about it too.

"I didn't tell you Cath because i don't want you to stress out yourself. You were pregnant to Geu that time too."

Trexie finally talked.

Shit!

What the hell i did?

"Don't worry with Daisy and Grace. They're working at Vince's company now. They visited me often mostly after i got pregnant.Most of the time they're here and we talked about you too. And i told them about Geu also. But they're just waiting for you to come home to pay a visit personally and chitchat. "

Trexie added.

For so many things happened in my life, i don't know how to process these all things that revealed.

Damn.

" I'll give their numbers so you can talk to them and you can schedule a meeting together. If you want to talk to them personally."

I nodded.

This is all my fault.

Guilt really hit me this time, after i heard everything.

I didn't bother to asked about my manager if what happened to her also because i don't want to hear any negative things.

Shit.

This is really are my faults.

"Fine."

I sighed.

Do i need to pray everyday?

My goodness.

Vince frowned at my sudden answer, but when he realized what i meant, he smirked.

And even Trexie too.

"When Can i start then?"

"Prepare yourself as soon as possible."

Jesus!

Prepare myself?

Is he going to kill me if he'll saw me?

Seemed like i'm near at my death.

Damn it.

Shit.

I'm nervous.

Thinking about meeting Reige soon made my whole body shaking.

" When can i start? And... send me in his office? ."

"He's not in his office. He's now in his rest house. In His private resort in palawan. He has a branch office their and he payed a visit every after three months to personally update many things for his company. And stay there for a while. So probably, you'll go there. If you're ready. Then i'll asked my men to send you there. "

What the hell?

Is this real?

Jesus!

Help me.

I'm doing this for a freaking favor.

Favor my ass!

Damn it.

" Give me a week. I need to Teach the new nanny about some important things to do for Geu when i'm not around. " Vince nodded.

" Don't worry. We'll pay a visit often. Once you'll start your job."

I nodded.

I'm still not convinced about my decision but what should i do.?

Vince and Trexie sent us in my condo.

I asked them to drop by but they refused because of Zamiah.

They want to get home as early as they can.

When they left, i tiredly closed the door of my unit and roamed my eyes around.

It's been three years and now i finally came back again.

I checked all the things and seemed like it's just yesterday.

Everything's properly put in order like how it looked like when i decided to leaved from here and moved to Reige's condo.

Geu fell asleep.

I set aside the laggages i brought and carried my son inside my room.

I'll maybe fix all my things and put this tomorrow inside my cabinet.

I wiped Geu with wet wipes and changed his clothes into comfortable one and lied down him in my bed.

After, i walked out from my room and went inside to my kitchen to take some water,

I took the glass and poured the cold water i took from the fridge inside of it and went through the sala.

I felt tired.

My head drained for all the things i've learned tonight.

I saw the tv remote above the table and decided to take it and open the tv.

At first there was i promotion of some clothing brand but later, a news update appeard on my tv screen.

The lost heiress of Sandoval corporation was finally found. The CEO owner of the said company Mr.Sandoval together with his respected wife Mrs.Sandoval, didn't gave any update about her lost daughter but made some assurance to call a press conference once everything settled.

The reporter from a tv network.

Lost daughter?

So Shane Sandoval has a Sibling?

For the past years when i was here, i only knew about sandoval's corporation was like they're into different business too.

And they're also one of the most successful business elite worldwide just like Reige.

I didn't pay too much attention about it.

So i switched it off.

I opened my social media accounts and saw a messages from Architect Jim Alonzo. Yeah we kept in touch even if i was in U. S.

He was one of my Suitor architectbefore i left the country.

We met at one celebrity event and unexpectedly, he was invited too, because of his family.

We exchanged pleasantries at first, until we got up on exchanging our numbers and so on.

He liked me and courted me as well, but i politely refused him.

But 0still, we eventually became friends even after i told him about my priorities.

Jeoffry Samaniego messaged me too.

Architect Jim:

Cath, it's me. Jim. How are you? You're finally home. Welcome back!

Jeoffry Samaniego:

How's the flight?i got busy so i didn't have the chance to send you at the airport. I'll be home too. See you soon and Geu.

Jeoffry will be home?

Really?

Jeoffry became one of my closest friend in U. S.

We met at the hospital he's wroking at.

It was a coincidence meeting when one of my friend in there brought me in the hospital where he worked.

Though he's wealthy too, he has also some personal issues that he wants to set aside for his passion.

He was the Surgeon of me friend chelsie.

That was our first meeting until we exchange pleasantries everytime chelsie asked me to court her to go there.

And later on, he asked my number. Until we met often.

He was even the one who also helped me out to find a good O.B gyne when he found out about my pregnancy.

I sent a message to architect first.

To architect Jim:

Thank you architect. I'm fine. 'bout you? How' s life after then?aren't you busy this time?

After a minutes he messaged back.

I wonder if he's not that busy. He's an architect though.

Architect Jim:

I told you, Cut the formality. Call me Jim.I draw some designs for my project. But not too busy to can't even pay attention on your message.

To architect Jim:

Ok. Thank you. But, Really? Can you check mine too?

I typed a message for Jeoffry.

To Jeoffry:

It was fine. I had some jetlag. Need to rest early. Chat you tomorrow. Are you really coming home? When? Just excited.

I smiled and saw a message from Architect Jim.

From architect Jim:

Really? You're into designs?

Oh. I remember i didn't tell him about me as an interior designer.

I didn't used it though. I was focused on my modelling career. And we hadn't talk about it too.

To Architect Jim:

I started my career as an interior designer in U.S. After i learned about my pregnancy. And it continued even after i gave birth to him, and at the same time i looked for some opportunity to be in showbiz again. Without anyone notice about Geu.When i was here, my schedule was hectic, way back then. But even i got so busy, Architectural was really my passion when i started showbiz.

So i studied until i finished it while still on showbiz. But didn't had the chance to used it.

Not until i came in U. S.

From architect:

Really? You amazed me. Can't reach you even more. But hopefully, i can have some cup of coffe with you one of these days.

I smiled.

To architect:

No. I'm still the Cath you've known. Ok. I'll set a schedule for our meeting for chitchat.

From architect:

I'm looking forward for that. And send me your designs. And i'll check on that. I'll handle everything for you to be part of my project.

To architect:

Really? Wow, i'm looking forwards too on that. See you.

We ended our conversation after.

My thoughts about Vince's proposal suddenly erased in my mind for a while because of Architect's offer.

Jeoffry didn't reply. I was thinking if he got busy too. He's a surgeon, anyway.

So probably.

I roamed around my unit and looked for the right place to do my painting.

Yes, i'm into painting too.

Many things happened.

So many changes about my life happened too for the past years, since the day i left three years ago.

I learned what literally my passion aside from modelling.

Modelling is a job and my passion.

But When Geu came., doing some paintings became my past time until it became my passion too.

I scrolled down my phone and remembered Trexie gave me Daisy and Grace number.

So i dialled Daisy's number to call.

And in just one ring, Daisy immediately answered.

I smiled. Because of her confused voice.

"Hello? ."

I smiled and felt happy when i heard daisy's voice after a years.

My god!

I couldn't believe how happy i can be hearing my friend's voice again.

Damn it.

"Daisy, this is Cath."

At first she didn't answer.

I was thinking maybe the line was cut, but when i heard her shouted on the other line, i confirmed that she's still on the line.

Damn it.

She's still the same Daisy i've known.

"My god. Where are you. Where's your son? Shit! Cath. You became more famous. Shit. I want to meet you. Shit!"

I chuckled. When i heard her voice.

"I'm already in philippines. I just arrived hours ago. Trexie informed me about everything you and Grace. And..... About what happened? I want to meet you two soon Dais, i'll call you when it will be. But for now, i will just need to fix something."

She agreed. And told me to inform Grace about our plans of meeting up soon.

I made a promise to meet them one of these days but i need to do my job first about Reige. Then Maybe after, then we can get a chance to meet.

I didn't give her a fixed date but i promised.

We talked random things but she prefered to meet me personally for the many stories to tell.

Damn it.

We really need to chat something about.

Mostly about the past.

After that, i decided to go inside my room to take some rest.

I'm really too tired.

I need to refresh myself.

The next day when i woke up, the housemaid that trexie promised has arrived in my condo.

With her.

I didn't fixed myself when she came with the housemaid.

Because i just got up from the bed.

"I was thinking Cath, what would be Reige's reaction if he'll see you there.? I mean, i know that he knew your come back. But surely he won't expect to be his secretary."

She said and chuckled.

I rolled my eyes.

"I have nothing to do. I agreed to Vince already. There's no turning back."

She smirked.

"Welcome back Cath. To your bodyguard's arms."

She teasingly said and laughed.

"Tss."

She didn't stay longer because she didn't bring Zamiah with her.

She wants to be with her most of the time.

And i understand her.

I'm a mother too, so i know the feelings.

When she left,i asked the housemaid she hired for me to clean first.And put my important things inside of my cabinet.

Including my clothes and for Geu too.

Her name is Clarry. And that sounds good.

Not hard to express.

After i taught her what to do for my son,and what i want about the works, i decided to go inside my room and check Geu.

He's awake already but he didn't get up.

Maybe he's tired too.

I approached him on the bed and kissed him on the cheeks.

"Goodmorning baby!"

I smiled when he startled.

I hugged him.

You're my everything baby.

God. I don' t know what i'm gonna do if you're not here.

"Mommy!"

He extended his arms to hugged me too.

And that's everything for me.

The whole week since we got home from U. S, was kinda smooth for the both of me and Geu.

I always reminded Clarry what to do if i'm not around.

And i think i can trust her.

Until the day that i'm going to leave for palawan.

Vince really remembered my promise. And the day before i leave, he made a call just to remind me.

"I started packing Vince, don't worry."

He chuckled.

I was nervous and trembled the whole time i was riding the private chopper of Vince with his men.

What should i do if i'll see him later?

And what would be his reaction too?

Shit.

The beautiful spots of his resort caught my attention.

I roamed my eyes around.

Shit.

This is really a true difinition of beauty from the nature.

Sorrounded with green trees and plants.

How attractive the place.?

Damn.

"Hi. Miss beautiful. How may we help you?"

I turned and smiled to the two guys who approached me.

My attention were all for them.

"He's Jay and i'm Jerson."

They introduced themselves voluntarily when they noticed my silence.

Seemed like i returned to life again when i saw Jay extended his hand to me for a shake.

"Oh! Sorry! Ahm... I'm Cathy Gomez. Ahm.. Reige-.. Is Mr. Del Rio's around?"

Jay and Jerson's eyes widened.

What! Is this the first time that someone's asking for their boss's name?

Because i'm pretty sure this is not the first time that many of Reige's woman were asking about him.

Damn it.

" M-miss. Cathy? The famous model, right?"

Oh! There. So that's why.

That name Jay asked.

I smiled and nodded.

How famous of me, then?

"Mr. Del Rio is in his villa,Miss.Cathy.how we may help you?"

"His cousin Vince De La Vegas sent me here for important matters. So i need to meet and talk to Mr. Del Rio."

They frowned and their eyes drifted on my laggages beside me.

"Oh!"

The name Jerson answered.

I sensed that they want to ask some more questions but when i called Vince and talked with them, they eventually let me in.

Was that the only thing they've known about me?

A famous model?

Didn't they heard that i once became Reige's girlfriend years ago?

And it was public huh.

Damn it.

Well, maybe.

Knowing Reige, he changed his women every now and then, so...

I sighed.

Thinking about his woman made me pissed.

Shit.

Here i am again in this state when i heard something about him and his woman.

But i'm not that impulsive anymore.

I have nothing to do against that.

That's his nature anyway.

I'm just doing this because of my guilt.

Damn.

Vince persistently asked me to come here even though i can wait till Reige's get arrive for manila.

Damn.

I'm willing to do this because of guilt.

So there's no turning back.

"Reige lost his last secretary weeks ago. And i didn't hire for any replacement. Knowing it's useless. And, good thing you're home."

According to Vince when we had our last talks.

"Yeah."

I sarcastically answered.

Why do i feel like they planned this.

Damn it.

I rolled my eyes.

It was not my decision afterall.

It was him.

He was the one who made that decision and i can't believe Trexie didn't do anything.

Or suggest any other way.

She agreed to Vince all along.

I was really thinking that maybe they planned all of this.

And because i'm guilty about what happened, then i need to fucking do this.

Damn.

"Fine!"

I willingly agreed and nodded.

People who suffered from Reige's wrath, didn't deserved all those shits from him.

Vince lips pursed into smile.

After that day we talked, i stayed at my condo with Geu and his new nanny.

And finally got here.

His resort in palawan.

I left Jay and Jerson and walked through the receptionist area.

"Excuse me. Ahm-.. I'm Cathy Gomez-"

"Oh! Mr. De La Vegas informed me about your arrival maam."

She cutted me off.

But, wait.

Maam?

I heard it right?

She called me maam?

Didn't she know that Vince hired me as the secretary of His beast boss?

"Ahm, yes. Ahm, can you tell me if where's the vacant room for me first, please?"

I politely asked.

I don't know if she know me,but i don't care.

And it's a good thing if she don't.

The receptionist was beautiful too, but literally not Reige type.

How do i know then?

Damn it.

Maybe she got hired for presentable purposes only.

God!

What am i thinking.?

I roamed around while waiting for receptionist's answer.

I was thinking if Vince has a resort too?

I saw their wedding event on tv last year and the venue was on a resort too.

I was thinking if it was his private resort too?

Or here?

I don't have time to think about it though.

I turned to the receptionist ang glanced at her when i noticed her silence.

She didn't answer me though.

When i faced her, she frowned and shook her head.

Don't tell me Vince didn't informed her about my stay?

Isn't it ovious that i brought, laggages, and it's just beside me.

So probably, i will oviously stay.

"Sorry maam, but Mr. De La Vegas didn't informed me about your room to stay. He just asked me to guide you through Mr. Del Rio's room where he stayed whenever you arrived." she politely explain.

"What!?"

I swear the tone of my voice was really loud because of a sudden surprised.

What the hell?

I reached my bag and took my phone inside to dial Vince's number.

It rangs three times before he accepted my call.

"What is this Vince! Are you kidding me? You want me to stay with him in just one room? Are you out of your mind?"

I immediately bursted out and didn't wait for him to greet me.

He chuckled.

Damn it.

Damn this cousin of Reige.

Damn this all!

I sighed.

I need to relax.

God. I had past from Reige and... Well... yeah he was my first. But maybe after i left, for sure he's harmless.

I'm sure he won't even linger his fingers on me.

Right!

"Don't worry. He's harmless. He won't touch you. Not unless-"

"Even! God! I need a separate room from him Vince! Jesus!"

Vince chuckled even more.

"You don't have to stay far away from him, Cath. You're his secretary after all. You will help him in everything. But, if you'll insist, i'll gonna tell your-ahm... Reige to give you the second vacant room for you to use it. I will inform him about that."

I swallowed and nodded even if he didn't see it.

I can't do anything, so there's no point of turning back.

It's useless. I'm here already.

Damn it.

I ended the call and put the phone inside my bag.

" Is Reige around? "

I asked the receptionist when i turned at her again.

Her jaw dropped half open.

She looked nervous.

I know she's surprised when she heard my conversations with Vince.

But, i don't fucking gave a damn.

I was pissed then.

And my thoughts now is all about Reige and me in the same room.

Jesus!

I sighed.

"Y-yes m-maam. He's here." she stuttered and yet gave me a nod.

God!

I looked at her straight in the eyes and smiled a bit.

"Call me Cath. Don't call me maam again. I'm Mr. Del Rio's new hired secretary. So we're even. And surely soon, i get fired too. So cut the formality and pray for my luck."

I said and left her.

But i saw how she slowly nodded at me, while her jaw still dropped.

I glanced at my laggages.

And noticed.

Seemed like i brought even the cabinet too, from my condo.

I sighed.

I don't know how long i'm going to stay here, but. This is just in case if i can stay here longer.

God.

I left Geu with his new nanny Clarry inside the condo and i asked Clarry to do those thing i taught her for Geu.

And she gave me an assurance.

I gave my son a hugged and kissed on his cheeks before i left.

"I love you baby. Mommy will come back soon. He hugged me too and kissed me."

God, i will really going to miss him.

I even left Clarry some money to buy something if they'll get lack of stocks even if i bought a lot for them both.

I am not even sure when i'm going to come back though.

I asked too, to don't go out without my permission and that she needs to call me first.

But Trexie and Vince assured me that they'll visit my son often.

And that made me more relieved.

I can assure the security of my son with them, i know.

I don't know where to start and what to do first.

I'm already here outside the door of Reige's villa. And waited for him.

Do i need to wait for him to come out?

Or i will open the door and go inside without his permission.

Shit.

I'm truly trembled. And nervous.

Damn.

This is our first meeting after years. After everything. And it' s... Literally normal to feel this way.

And thinking that i'm at fault made me more nervous.

Seemed like my heartbeat's fast than its normal beating.

Shit.

This is not going to be easy.

I know.

Because i am pretty sure that he's angry towards me, like what vince said.

But i need to try.

He's too devastated against me. And that's for sure.

Can i really do it?

I sighed heavily.

And in the end i knocked to the wooden door of his villa.

I glanced at my colored pink laggages and my Louis Vitton handbag.

I wiped the sweats in my forehead and put some of my losen hair strands behind my ears

I knocked, but nobody answered.

So i knocked again.

Isn't he around?

But the receptionist informed me that he's here.

Is he in his office then?

Where's his office here by the way?

Do i need to ask and go there?

I looked at the light above where i was standing and checked the window beside.

Nobody around?

"What are you doing here?"