Chapter 30

After i left from Reige's office, i made myself hurry going to his condo and packed all my things.

I called Trexie to asked vince if they can send their private chopper to pick me up.

Trexie didn't asked me anything.

She didn't ask the reason why i suddenly wanted to go home.

Maybe she knew already even if i won't tell, but she didn't want to bother me.

Not too long, their private chopper arrived and i got in, without any hesitation.

This maybe a rushed decision, but should i do?

I won't chase the person who doesn't want to be chased.

I left him for the second time around but, this time i have my reasons.

I felt totally drained when i got arrived in my condo.

My body, brain. Everything about me was totally drained.

I didn't call Clarry, or even Geu as i got in.

Because They were both fell asleep.

So i went directly to my room and changed my clothes to go to sleep too.

I lied down on my bed after i changed.

I spaced out thinking aboit what happened since yesterday after i kneeled in front of him.

Damn.

Geu is all i have.

Don't worry baby, we have a lifetime to spend together.

I will make sure of that.

I was thinking about Reige.

For sure he's angry again

But i don't care. He just proved on me, what his friend called me years ago.

Whore gold digger.

Damn.

This time, i won't hope again..never.

Before i fall asleep, i called Trexie and Daisy to visit me in my condo whenever they're free.

"Of, course! We have so many things to catch up, Cath!"

Daisy excitedly said when i called her after Trexie.

"Of course! Surely. I'll set a specific date with Daisy for us to visit you. Shit.!i'm so excited to meet Geu!"

Grace said.

I chuckled.

How lucky of me to have this kind of friends?

Feeling exhausted ,i immediately fell asleep.

"Oh my god!"

Daisy exclaimed when they finally visited us.

She immediately saw Geu.

They were really excited to see my son personally even before they pay a visit.

They can't stop themselves for admiring my son.

I sighed and smiled.

Geu just woke up,early at sunday morning.

I didn't stop them both to pay me a visit in this early because i wanted to catch up with them too.

"God! He's so heavy Cathy!"

Grace said when she carried Geu in her arms.

My son extended his arms for me.

I smirked.

He didn't want to mingle yet.

"Hi, Geu! You looked like your father.!"

Daisy said and grinned while holding my son.

I glanced and looked at her intently.

But seemed like she didn't care and just played with my son's hands.

I sat ang poured juice in their both glasses.

It's been one week since i came from palawan.

I didn't hear anything from Vince and Trexie after that.

Good thing because i don't want to talk about it, too.

I don't mind at all.

I'm sick amd tired of his beast mode.

We were on the terrace and talked about many random things.

"I know what's you're going to say.Please, Let's not talk about him."

They laughed. "Defensive Cath?" Daisy said and laughed even more.

"Come on! It's been three years Dais, i don't mind okay? I just don't want to talk about him especially in front of Geu."

Grace snorted and put down my son to sit in her lap.

"You will not tell your son who's his father, am i right?"..

"No. I can raise him alone even Without Reige. I love my son more than anything, Grace. And it would be enough for him. So he won't ask for his father' s presence."

I can see their saddened expression.

So, I drank the juice from my glass to ease the tension i felt, but they continued the topic.

" Even so, Cath. Okay, Let's not involve Reige. But don't you think that you're such being unfair to Geu? He deserves to know.He deserves a father. And besides, one day he will ask. And what if he will ask you about his freaking wealthy father? What would you do then?"

I landed the glass of juice at the top of the table.

Last time when i recieved a call from Trexie,

I remembered how she laughed when i told her about what happened in palawan.

The reason why i left.

" Cathy Comez in bended knees for Reige Del Rio."

She chuckled.

"Dammit. He's a beast."

She can't stop herself laughing.

Damn it.

She promise to pay a visit once she won't get busy. But i don't know when.

No specific time at all.

But i asked her not to tell to Vince about it.

Damn.

"How about Jeoffry Cath?"

Yeah, she know about Jeoffry too.

One time jeoffry visited at my condo in U.S, and it was so happened that she was there too.

I even told Daisy and Grace about Jeoffry too.

Jeoffry is just my close friend, and i didn't expect that they would put some malice because of our close friendship.

I was thinking about Grace's opinion about Geu.

But for now, i want to leave with my son, peacefully.

After what happened years ago and in palawan, i don't think i'm going to approach him again.

Damn it.

It was my wrong moved to go there just because i was guilty.

And just because i left him three years ago.

Now, i don't mind.

I have my son with me, and that's all that matters the most.

My son is still young and innocent.

"Reige didn't want a child. And i don't want Geu feel unwanted." i shook my head.

Both of them looked at me intently.

Daisy gave a smile to Geu when he started smiling at her.

"How did you know that he didn't want, then?"

Grace asked.

"His name and business is more important for him. Come on! Knowing him, and a man like him?"

I remembered how we got into frictitious relationship three years ago.

I remembered how i agreed on him about that agreement,

For the reason that i ruined his name from that sin i've done.

So if i expose Geu. His beloved reputation would ruin again.

Big time.

So thank you. I don't mind telling him.

I know what's the best thing i can do for my son.

"Still we can't judge him just because of that."

I don't know.

I just didn't say anything.

I'm not also ready yet to face that kind of situation if that so.

I just wanted to enjoy simply the life i have with my son, for now.

They played Geu while talking about my plans for the coming days.

"Do you want to accept the offer?"

Daisy asked. She raised her brow.

I told them about architect Jim Alonzo's offer.

And it's so happened that he's working at Vince company and not in their family company.

Last time we chat, i thought he designed something for their company.

But Now that they told me, god.what a small world.

I don't want to work outside.

I want a job inside of my condo so i can check on Geu most of the time.

"I can't decide yet."

"You will refuse it? "

I shook my head.

I can earn more income from that so maybe i'll accept it.

"If that so, you will design under architect Alonzo's designs?god! He's famous designer too."

I nodded.

This is an opportunity, so will grab this.

Besides, i won't take too much risk in this.

I don't need to travel so far. Unlike when i was still an actress and model in U. S.

" Are you invited for the ExPa event? "

I frowned.

"Expa event?"

Daisy smirked.

"It's an event for a cause."

I shrugged my shoulder.

I didn't know about it but i think it's kinda interested.

I want to attend.

"Do you know that Shane Sandoval is into designing too? And she painted as well."

I shook my head.

"It's inevitible Dais. Mostly when it's really her passion. So in That kind of event, she'll probably go."

I didn't mind about Shane's sense of passion years ago because i was busy minding my own feelings and jealousy towards her for Reige.

And now, i can say that she's really lucky.

Wealthy family, boyfriend, and all.

"I've seen her closer one time from a party event for the country's famous business owners, and unexpectedly, we got invited too. I don't like her you know. Soon, you'll meet her again after three years. Once you're invited."

Daisy shrugged her shoulder.

I asked the chosen housemaid to take Geu from us.

I asked her to played with him because we need tocontinue our discussions about work.

They told me about the event.

Moment later, Grace took something from her bag and handed it for me.

"What's that?"

I asked with confusion.

"This is an invitation about exhibit painting. You painted right? You can paint and present three to five paintings. As many as you want. Present it in art gallery. Some international artists will attend too..it's an event that participated with some artist like you and some interior designers like you too. "

I can't say something.

Painting?

I got interested into painting when i was in U.S until it became my passion.

My son changed a lot of thing about me.

" Why don't you post your portfolio of your designs? Who would know. Someone will choose it!"

"Is that legit? I mean... God!.. I can't believe it!"

I love paintings and designs.

And hearing about this...

Shit.

This is really an opportunity.

I bit my lower lip.

"It is. And some architects you've known would be part of it. If i know that you're interested, i should've sent you an email before you came home"

Shit. I'm really interested.

"You should do your paintings here. So it's not hard for you if whoever wants your designs."

"That's what i'm thinking. Now that i've heard about these things from you."

"So you'll attend the exhibit?"

I nodded.

"Sure. Why not?"

Her face brightened.

Seemed like i gave them some expensive gifts.

I rolled my eyes.

"Shane Sandoval is into paintings too. So for sure, she will attend the exhibit."

"Yes. But never mind.The important thing is, you will attend."

Daisy asked me for an assurance.

"Okay!"

"I'm not sure if i can do regular work. You know, i'm worried about Geu."

I looked at my son. He's busy playing with her new nanny.

He love painting too.

"Maybe architect Jim will understand if you choose freelance."

"He don't accept freelance right?"

"He accepted. Before, His project under Dela Vegas architectural designs was freelance anyway."

"Really?"

I was thingking about being a freelancer if i pursue this for my son.

I want to personally take care of him that's why, i don't want a full time job.

"And if they like your designs, you will sign a contract to provide a designs to those in needs."

"But i can't work full time-"

"Chill. You're not going to work full time. They will only take the designs. And they will only give some projects so you don't have architect Jim as your boss. If they chose you."

I realized everything.

Daisy has all the list of executives who will be the guests for real estate.

I won't be surprise if Del Rio will be part of it too.

Reige was included in the guestlist.

Of course, Trexie and Vince was part of the list too.

"For those who will scout, where?"

I asked about the list.

"There."

Daisy pointed the big company.

I let out a deep sighed.

Del Rio won't be part of this because Dela Vegas claimed the designs what they wants for their real estates and hotels.

Thank god!

"We can't assure you that Reige won't be there. He's in the guestlist. He can go whenever he wants to go. Especially if Shane Sandoval would be there too."

Daisy immediately closed her mouth with her palm.

"Tss.So? Well, they're into relationship. So..."

I know that they're just worried about my reaction. But i assured them that i'm fine.

I'm fine, really.

I didn't heard anything about Reige after i left him from palawan.

It's nothing for him so... it's fine.

And Vince didn't call me either, to talk about it.

I had no chance to talk to Trexie too after her last call.

She's always got busy for their daughter.

I checked my phone when a message from Jeoffry top up in the screen.

"Can i meet you Cath?"

My eyes widened.

Is he here in philippines?

Shit.

He didn't informed me!

"W-where are you? And wait! Philippines?"

"Yup? Just arrived few hours ago."

Shit.

I didn't expect this.

Last time i checked,she didn't reply my message. And i didn't message him again for the thought that maybe he's busy, or he won't come earlier than my expectation.

"Sure! At GBC?"

I agreed without second thought but he refused.

"Send me the location of your condo and i'll be there."

It's more convinient so i won't have to go out.

Only few minutes had passed and then he came.

I hugged him

"Whoah! Let me breath Cath!"

He chuckled.

"I'm just happy and i missed you!"

"Like how you used to feel whenever i wasn't around?"

I laughed.

"Crazy."

We've talked so many things.

I told him about Geu's father.

And i told him about what happened in palawan. But not the kneeled part.

I explained to him how i got to go there.

And he laughed at me.

"Your prince charming is an asshole.Don't worry, I'll be staying here for a couple of months. I don't know maybe a year or maybe forever.My parents wanted me to handle our business. While staying here,i can be your fake boyfriend if you don't want Reige will bother you."

I laughed.

But, i think so.

I don' t want to be involved again in his life.

So it's maybe a good idea.

But he already thought that i'm in a relationship with him, like what Vince told me.

So...

" Will you be fine here"

Now he looked serious and worried.

He asked me as i put Geu in his colored blue bed.

He leaned at the door.

His long sleeve folded at the elbow.

And his hair was slightly messed too.

I smiled.

He just arrived today and he thought of meeting me up, after he arrived.

How thoughtful.

He was so busy the day before our flight.

So he had no time to talk with me and spent time with Geu.

Geu even called him daddy because he visited us often at my condo in U. S.

And since there's nothing wrong about that,so i let my son called him that way.

"Don't worry. We will be."

"I'm going to visit you the whole week. Everynight. As long as i'm not busy."

I snorted.

"Come on, Jeoff. Enjoy your stay. You just got home. And besides, what about your girlfriend?"

I said because i caught him one time when he was in his phone and talked to someone.

But i didn't asked him about it.

That's too personal.

"I told you Cath. I don't have girlfriend."

He firmly answered.

"Fine.As you said."

I chuckled and saw him checked his wristwatch.

His offer sounds good.

I can't feel something special towards him.

But only being a brother.

It's just a pure love about being like a brother. Nothing more.

Though he kept on showing me and telling it to me what he really felt for me, still i can't accept it.

He deserves someone else.

Jeoffry's true to his words.

Everynight he visited us.

He also caught me painted everynight while Geu played beside me.

I can't express how thankful i am for having such a real and true friend like him.

What i appreciated the most about him is that, he treated Geu like his own flesh and blood.

Even if i have Clarry with me to take care of Geu too, still felt better if i handled my own son.

Andit is more convinient to have someone who can help me to do some simple things.

"Geu really love pasta. Just like his daddy Jeoffry."

He chuckled.

I sat on the highchair of the counter table.

Geu has his own chair and with a small bowl.

In front of me was Jeoffry who looked at Geu while eating.

"More mommy! More!"

He said and extended his arms with fork in his hands to reached Jeoffry.

"Yeah." i smirked.

I took a fork and tasted the pasta i cooked.

"But he shouldn't eat too much of this."

I nodded.

"You really know what he wants and what he don't want, jeoff."

I chuckled.

Jeoffry waited until we got in bed before he left.

I let him.

I'm really glad that he's here.

At saturday, i felt nervous.

This is the first time that i'm gonna attend an exhibit.

The media would cover it.

And this is my first exposure since i arrived from U.S.

What would i expect about Reige?

Well..nothing. He already has Shane.

Even inside the car, i kept on retouching my make-up.

God! I could keep myself relaxed.

I'm wearing all black terno.And I just let my hair loosen.

I went out from the car and locked it.

"Cath? How are you? Finally, you're home!"

My colleagues in showbiz years ago approached me.

"You became more famous especially when you left for U.S.I thought you'll stay there for good."

"Yup. But it feels better to be in your own country."

I smiled.

"What happened? Why you suddenly left?" her curious question.

This is the question that i avoided to hear. Because of my invalid reason.

It was my stupid act.

Shit.

And it would be pointless even if i could have the chance to turn back the time.

" I grabbed a better oppprtunities. That's all."

The elevator opened and i saw the red carpet headed to the venue.

The click from the cameras flashed,and i immediately saw some artists, business tycoons, models, celebrities, politicians and all.

And there were some reporters in every corners.

Even how people dressed up, was an issue.Damn.

As i stepped the red carpet, Daisy and Grace approached and greeted me.

Wearing their formal attires.

I suddenly smiled as i scanned their postures.

Two celebrities in their formal dresses.

Damn.

It's been a while since i last saw them wearing like this.

Simple, but yet elegant.

"Is that Cath Gomez?"

I heard a voice from a gay reporter behind us.

Shit. It was Sean.

Daisy and Grace immediately placed beside me, so i won't catch anyone's attention that much.

But too late. Sean already caught and approached me.

They can't do anything about it.

"Cath. It's been a while."

He gave me a cheek to cheek greeting.

"Sean,... are you still on that magazine?"

I asked.

"Yup. But i'm working as an anchor too, at the same time. And I'm with a tv station as well.

I nodded and glanced at Daisy and Grace.

"You painted too? I didn't know about that talent of yours! How blessed you can be?"

He said and reached his phone.

He recorded all my answers.

And there's some cameras behind me too.

Shit.

"Ahm, yup. When i stayed in U.S, I started paintings. It became my past time whenever i got bored or no scheduled for shoot."

I smiled and looked at the camera.

"Shit! You looked stunning as ever, Cathy Gomez!and now, even more! Mind telling me about your dress?"

"I just bought this one under channel. I didn't ask any designer to design my dress for this event.,so.."

"But still classy! Wait, you suddenly left the showbiz without anyone knew the reason, why? What really happened? Mind telling us?"

Damn.

Because i was insulted by Reige's elite circle of friends from a bar one night.

Dammit.

"And your Ex-Mr. Del Rio, is recently dating with Miss. Shane Sandoval. You were committed with him before you left, right? Was there any third party between you?"

Damn. Damn. Damn.

"Sean, we should go. We don't want to be late."

Daisy, butted in.

I held Daisy's hand to stop me from dragging away.

I want everyone to stop these issues between us.

It's over.

He moved on already.

And for sure, Reige won't mind whatever my answers are.

I realized that he's not that interested about me.

"Yes, i left. But there's no third party involved. It's just that i need to grabbed the better opportunities for me. And i'm happy for him. He finally found his happiness."

Happy my ass!

"If they will set the date of their wedding, will you come if they invite you?"

Damn this question.

I didn't expect this!

"If i won't get busy, then why not?"

Shit.

I want Reige to see this interview.

After what he did in palawan?

Damn him.

Cathy Gomez kneeled.

"I believed that too. Afterall, you're a professional model and actress. Worldwide famous celebrity, especially here in our country. So attending your Ex's wedding won't be a big deal for you"

I smiled.

"But, let me ask you one more question.After three years, you came. You came back for good, then?"

I smirked.

"If i can get a better opportunities here, then maybe.And please, i don't want to give life from the past event of my life. It's done. It's part of the past. It's over. Let us move on."

"But, are you both still friends?"

Shit. Dammit.

"We haven't seen yet since i came. But if there's any possible event that we'll meet again, then of course!"..

We haven't seen, my ass!

I just kneeled in front of him in palawan, and he left me hanging.

Dammit.

I almost gasped.

Shit.

" Sean, please. We need to go. "

I sensed Grace's voice was a bit annoyed.

" Oh! "

Sean's brow raised, like he caught some secrets.

I sighed.

I need to put an end about this issues.

"We haven't seen yet, but i'm not saying that we can't be friends anymore-"

"So, you're saying that if you'll meet soon then, you'll be civil towards him?"

"Sean, why are making this as a big deal?"

Now, Daisy got annoyed too.

But Sean didn't mind her at all.

"Of course, i will! Why not?"

I faked a laughed and glanced at Daisy and Grace.

"We need to go. I need to check out my works."

"Thanks for the time Cath! And, goodluck!"

Sean smiled genuinely and let us go.

I let out a heavy sighed.

Many were tried to approached at us because of what Sean did. But because we didn't stop our steps, they didn't pursue.

We're already at the entrance of the venue of the event.

And we've seen some different paintings.

We walked directly to where my painting are.

I encouraged Daisy and Grace to go in their booths or to roam around but they didn't want to.

I called Trexie before i came here, but i think she's too busy to accept my call.

So i bet,Daisy and Grace will be with me in this journey.

They're both single.

I turned again and looked at the double doors because i noticed how the cameras clicked because of a man's entourage. Together with some business tycoons.

My eyes widened when i recognized who it was.

God. It's Reige!

He came. Dammit.

He looked so dashing.

Unlike when we were in palawan, now he looked like...Shit.

He became more handsome in his cleaned cut hairstyle.

More... Intense... Damn!

He towered over the reporters and ran his fingers towards his hair.

I saw how the women turned their heads towards him because of his gesture..

They're all drawn because of him.

I'm sure of it.

He's handsome as hell, and intensed as... Shit!

His aura was different when he was in palawan.

His chiseled jaw, pointed nose, broad shoulders and long powerful legs, would shame all the gods of mount olympus.

Damn him.

Only his smile gave brightened to his dark facial expression.

I put my hair and glanced at my paintings.

Dammit. I'm oviously trembled.

After three years, we met at his resort in palawan.

And after one fucking month, we met again in this event.

Now i realized how fate unwanted us to be together.

I bitterly smiled at the thought.

Dammit.

I thought i have all the couraged to face him once again.

Shit!

"Where's for architect Jim? Shall we go there?"

I asked Daisy and Grace.

Damn it.

Damn this feelings.

God!