Chapter 34

Trexie smiled at me apologitically.

I frowned.

"Ahm..are.. We waiting for... Someone? Or anybody?" i finally found my voice to asked and looked at them both.

I glanced the vacant seat beside Geu.

I can't make myself comfortable.

Vince expression was unreadable so i can't keep calm.

He moved a step away from us and took his phone from his pocket.

I watched his movement.

He dialled someone and put the phone in his ears, but seemed like the other line was unattentive.

Vince put down the phone and dialled again something in his phone and again put it back in his ears. But still,the person he wants to talk was maybe unavailable.

Shit.

He looked tense.

Now, this is really something strange.

Dammit.

I can't stop thinking of what's going on. Their gestures were really obvious.

Later on, Vince stopped to whatever he's been doing in his phone and walked towards us.

He sat back on his seat where he seated earliiler and sighed before he say something.

"Sorry Cath.But, I invited Reige to come tonight. I planned to tell him about Geu. He's my cousin. Sorry for meddling about this.. But.." he said without warning, and without hesitation.

Then after, he sighed and looked at the other partition of his house.

I was shocked.

"What? Come again?" i asked even if i heard it clearly. But still, i want to clarify it.

"I invited Reige to come." he coldy said.

My eyes widened even more.

What the hell?

I put down my phone i was holding earlier, and focused at Vince.

Okay, Cath. Just fucking relax.

I was about to inform Daisy and Grace that we're already at Trexie's mansion, but because of what i heard from Vince... It was all gone.

" Are you kidding me? Jesus! We already talked about this issue!"

I spat and stared at Vince with intense.

But he only gave me an intense look too.

"He deserves to know. Your son deserves to know about his father. They both deserves. " Vince 's voice was obviously annoyed.

"I don' really get it. I thought we already talked about this issue. And besides, I know what's the best for my son!And i know who he deserves to be with.

" Cath, please calm down." i didn't mind about what Trexie said.

My fucos were all on Vince.

Trexie sighed the reason why i glanced at her.

She looked at Vince.

"Vince. Can you let this issue go? And can you let Cathy handle this? Let's not interfere about it. Let's give her time. I'm sure she will tell Reige about Their son eventually. Soon." Trexie asked Vince while holding his arms.

Damn it.

I can't make myself calm knowing that Reige will come and meet his son from me, in any moment now,

Shit.

I heard Vince sighed violently.

Maybe he can't refuse Trexie that's why.

" Cath i'm sorry. "

I lifted my head and brushed my hair using my finger because of frustration.

Trexie know when i'm angry, so it's really obvious for her that i'm literally angry at this time.

I looked at my son beside me, who got busy eating his pasta.

Trexie prepared pasta especially for him, because she know what's the favorite of my son.

"Until when are you going to hide about this from him?" Vince asked after a while.

"I will be the one to decide,when and not any of you will going to tell him."

Dammit.

"Mam,Trexie. Zamiah woke up." their housemaid approached us and informed.

"Oh!sorry.Cath can you give me a minutes? i will just look for my daughter."

I nodded and glanced at Geu who 's still busy eating his favorite pasta.

"Mommy! Pasta!" i smiled and touched his hair.

"Eat baby, ok?" Geu smiled.

God. What if Reige will take him away from me once he'll find out that i'm hiding him his son?

I can' t take it if he'll do that.

Shit.

"Fine. I won't tell him.But think well if what Reige can do especially if he will find it out by himself and without you telling him. Don't think any longer before he could find out." Vince finally said, the reason why i glanced at him.

I didn't even know that he's still around because of my thoughts about Reige.

I thought he also walked out when Trexie left for their baby.

But before i could answer him, He left us after he said it and without saying any other words.

He only glanced at Geu and smiled.

He's really determined to tell Reige about Geu.

Shit.

What am i gonna do?

Dammit.

"Sorry, i need to give milk for Zamiah that's why i took so long." Trexie explained when she came back. I nodded.

She glanced to where Vince's seated earlier but she didn't say anything when she noticed Vince's disappearance.

Maybe she already know what's happening.

Reige didn't come, and i don't know why?

Good thing he didn't,the reason why i felt a sudden relief.

I don't want to stay longer.

After dinner, we did a little catch up and go.

I told her about Grace who moved in,and Trexie promised to pay us a visit once she won't get busy.

After few minutes we decided to go because i need to finish all the sample boards.

I finished the sixty designs that Reige asked me to do..

Tired and lacked of sleep was what i've got afterall.

I even got sick,the day that i need to present all my designs.

"Clarry, will you please let Geu eat his meal? I am sick, and i don't want him to get sick too." i said while eating my pourage in the table.

My head ached.

I was thinking that maybe i can feel better once i take a nap, but i was wrong.

The pain in my head's stay still.

And it became more painful even after minutes have passed.

I don't even know who i'm going to call.

I don't know if could it be Clarry or Could it be Grace that i want to ask for a help.

But Grace is probably in her office right now. She's probably working at this time.

"Hello, Dais."i finally decided to call Daisy.

I put my phone on a loud speaker while i was changing my clothes.

" Yes Cath? What made you call suddenly? "

" Are you gonna free later? "

" Yes. Why? What' s going on?"

"Nothing..uhm.i don't want to bother you this time because i know you're working. But Grace didn't pick her phone. Ahm, I have a presentation today for the real estate. And i planned to visit some companies after the presentation. And after i will maybe go to hospital too..." i paused a bit.

" Can you please drop by here later after your work? Can you please visit Geu for me? "

" Of course i can. Grace is in the conference room. They're having a meeting about the new project. But wait, what are you going to do in the hospital? What happened?" i can hear the sincerity of Daisy's voice.

I smiled.

" I am sick for about three days already. That's why, i want to go to the hospital after, and ask the doctor for a check up. "

" Oh! Sure! You can go, make yourself check by the doctor. Are you going with Jeoffry? You could've cancel your presentation for this day. There's a lot of time for you to present that. "she hyterically said.

" No it's fine. I also want to finish this early,Because i want to rest and spend time with Geu after. Thank you Dais and sorry for disturbing you this time. "i said.

" No worry. It's always fine. You can always count on me. Take care okay? And don't hesitate to call me if you need anything. Especially when it's all about Geu. You know i'm always ready. " she chuckled.

" Thank you so much Dais. I'm not also sure if Grace will come and sleep tonight here that's why i called you. "

" I said it's fine. Your like my sister Cath. So don't worry. If you want me to go with you in the hospital then tell me, so i can prepare myself to leave the office now. "

"No it's okay. I'm fine. I called only for Geu. Thank you."

"No worry. Just call me whenever you need anything."

I put down my phone after the call.

The reason why i got late for the presentation was that, i got too much pain in my head.

I almost ran in a hurry through the conference room as i reached the building.

"They've been waiting for you for hour already." the secretary informed me as i reached in there.

"Sorry i'm late." my apology as i went in, at the conference room.

"Thanks for wasting our time Miss. Gomez." Reige's annoyed expression greeted me.

"I-i'm sorry for being late. It was traffic." my only excused, and started to feel the coldness from my body.

I almost lost all the confidence i gained just for this presentation because of my condition.

"Here are the sample boards." i directly said and gave them the clearbook i prepared.

I fixed my own laptop and opened it.

They opened the clearbook one by one and checked all my designs.

"I'm fine with the designs. This is amazing. You made it Cath. Even though we only gave you a short time to finish it." Mr.Servantes finally said after he checked my designs.

"Thank you sir." i simply answered.

And immediately started my presentation.

I felt dizzy so i sat down for a while.

I looked the client for loft who will going to do the last floor of the tower.

"I like your designs. Actually i want to put a new designs for my condo. So, Can i hire you as my designer too?" Steven Ochea suddenly asked.

Reige's directly glanced and looked at the famous painter using his dark gaze.

Steven's muscles tightened when he crossed his arms under his chest.

" Sure Mr. Ochea. I already asked your secretary to set up a date for our meeting, so that we can discuss more something about your unit. Please, Try to ask her." he chuckled.

"Please cut the formality Cath. Call me Steve or Steven. Call me whatever you want to call but please don't include the word "Mr". It sounds old for me. It would be great for me if we call our name basis. ." i was spaced out from what he said.

I heard someone's cleared the throat violently the reason why i came back to whatever i need to do.

" Tss. " i heard Reige said in anger voice.

" I'm sorry. " he murmured something but i didn't mind him.

I checked the presentation i prepared.

"Have you contacted already all the companies for the furnitures that you used for your designs?" Reige asked with intense gaze.

"Yes. Actually i'm waiting for your approval before i will contact them again for the confirmation."

"Design number twenty is too blue.I bet this is for a teenager design again. We talked already about this before, right?" he gave me a raised of brow.

I'm so full of him.

This beast is getting into my nerves since the day i started to stepped in, here.

Dammit.

He always mocked or even insulted all my works.

Shit.

Why does he need to do this for me.?

"Some clients like that. I would probably think that maybe some clients choose that designs for their home. Even me. And besides, after the launch, i can still give you some follow ups for the other designs, right? I just did this so you can have something to present on your launching day. " i explained.

I felt like my world stop and seemed like my head rotated.

" Miss.Gomez,our clients are classy, so we need to think and give priority to whatever our clients wants. "

I closed my eyes and opened it again when i felt more dizzy.

"I am thinking about your client too. Mr... Del.. Rio."

Shit.

My head ached even more.

God. Not this time,please. Let me please finish this first.

"I was thinking of some posibilities that maybe some business tycoons are having some daughters or sons. And eventually, maybe he or she will prefer to choose my designs and deal with what i prepared for them. At least i gave them some options." my hands became cold even more and my world stopped again.

I closed my eyes and held the table when my eyes became blurred.

I can't almost see clearly.

When i glanced at Reige,he looked unaware from whatever i felt. And Instead, he kept on asking me.

He doesn't care at all, or he just don't mind even if he noticed it.

"Fine." i heard him said.

"Just continue." i remained seated when i showed them the sixty designs i've made for this presentation.

I told them about all the details.The manufacturers of furnitures and about the materials where i need to order and why i chose thosd designs including the different sizes of the units.

I lost all my energy, afterall.

Reige asked some difficult questions about my design, and i wonder how i answered him properly.

He tested me. I know. And thank god i answered him with all i might and with satisfaction.

When they gave me a clapped, i stood up.

I saw him closed his clearbook but he didn't give me a plause.

He didn't look at me either.

I greeted everyone and shook my hand with them especially to those clients and businessmen. Except Reige.

I can't dare to do it.

After the meeting, the two designer will need to presents their designs too,and even the architect.

The architect stood from his seat and replaced me.

I was sweating cold.

I also felt the hot temperature from my body.

I fixed my things and sat at the back when i stopped when i felt dizzy again.

I made myself relax and tilted my head.

God. Let me go home first please.

But before i could move again, my sorrounding went black.

I felt my body shut down the floor.

But before i could fall down, i felt a strong arms wrapped around my body and held my back to avoid falling.

"Cathy! Open your eyes.Jesus!" i felt the panick from a man's voice who saved me.

I didn't answer.

I slight opened my eyes to checked who it was,and saw Reige's nervous expresion.

When he saw my eyes slightly opened, his expression replaced with full of concern.

He cupped my face using his left hand, while the other one supported my back so i won't fall.

His face became even pale, and i can also feel the shaking of his body.

I recognized Steven's voice too. He also asked someone to call a doctor.

I can't move. I'm too drained.

But before i came into my unconscious state, i heard Reige's cursed firmly.

"Fuck! dammit! you're so hot?"

I felt like i was lying from a soft bed.

"Dammit! Do something!"

I heard a loud cursed. I'm not sure where i literally was.

"She only got fever, and why she didn't wake up yet? I will close this fucking hospital if she won't wake up with in five minutes." i don't need to stress myself for thinking who it was.

From the way he spoke like thunder, i already recognized Reige's barritone voice, so there's no need to guess.

" Please calm down Mr. Del Rio. We're trying our best. "if i am not mistaken, it was the doctor who talked to him.

" Don't fucking try! Do it! Shit! " i moaned and moved a bit.

I started to open my eyes slightly, as i moved a little.

The familiar image around, greeted me.

I stayed for a week in the hospital when i gave birth to Geu, so i don't have to ask where am i literally right now.

I'm obviously at the hospital.

Reige stepped towards me, when he heard my moan and my eyes slightly opened.

"Don't move yet." he said when he saw my conscious state.

His barritone voice gave shivered down my spine.

Damn.

He's the one who brought me here.

Last time i checked, he caught me using his strong arms.

If it's not because of him, i might fell down on that floor and might not yet get conscious at this moment.

I looking for him and found him standing right at the edge of the hospital bed.

His long sleeve folded at his elbow.

Unlike when he was at the meeting earlier, he worn his office suit as far as i remembered.

I tried to lift up my body from the bed, even if i still feel some pain.

"I said, don't fucking move Cathy! You're still stubborn!" he said while gritting his teeth.

"How many hour i've been sleeping here?" i said, ignoring his rant. I got panicked when i realized something.

"God. I still have some companies to visit. I need to confirm some of my furnitures." i held my head.

Reige walked towards me.

I got a sudden panicked seeing him walked closer towards me.

Dammit.

I can't even look back at him because for sure my heart will betray me if i will do it.

Shit.

" Can't you do that for tomorrow? Or until you feel better?" he asked gently.

I frowned.

"I have no time if i will do this tomorrow. I only have few days to do it before the launching of your tower. Besides, i need to confirm the companies about it. I can't waste my time just because i'm sick or i fainted earlier. This is just a fever. I'm sure there's nothing serious about my state. " his lips pursed into a thin line because of pissed to what i've said.

He looked at me annoyingly but then he smirked.

" Give me the lists of the companies that you're going to visit and i will be the one to go. " he said with finality.

" No need. It's my job. I can do it."

"Give me the fucking list Cathy." he said in a firm and hard tone.

I got pissed. I have so many questions for him like why he insisted to do it by himself anyway?

I don't want him to help me.

I want him to see that i can do it alone even after he insulted me.

Damn.

" For what? I don't need you! I don't need your help either! I don't want to owe anything from you! I don't want you to meddle anything about me! And why did you even bring me here? You could've asked someone to do it. Why are you doing this? You hate me right? Then why are you here? You don't like me that's why you're doing this in purpose! That's why you're making everythings hard for me! Can't we..... "i stopped a bit and took a breath.

" Can't you just forgive and forget everything? Let's... just please move on. " i added.

I saw how he got surprised by my sudden outburst.

His eyes was blood shut because of anger.

But He became calm after a while and i don't know what he's thinking.

Maybe i'm just still guilt from what i did years ago.

And the truth is, i am just the one who can't really move on. While him,he did. He already did.

He didn't make it hard for me,it was just me who assumed something like that.

It's just that, it's part of my job.

And as the boss and owner of this business, it is really necessary for him to put and apply the rightious thing which can benefit for his business.

I am just guilty that's why i'm thinking this damn much about this thing.

For sure they won't waste billions just to make the project fail.

He brought me here because i fainted and not for any personal purposes.

It's just me who assumed something beyond after he helped me. .

That's just it. I don't have to think of any conclusion about him bringing me here.

Dammit.

I tried to stand again but i felt dizzy, the reason why i sat harshly at the hospital bed again.

I watched him moved closer to the intercom and called the nurse for our room.

His jaw clenched and his teeth gritted upon staring at me with intensity.

"Who do you want me to call from any of your friends? Or you prefered me to call your husband."

He asked coldly.

I shook my head in disbeliefs.

He really thought that i'm married already.

He really believed that Jeoffry is my husband.

You stupid asshole.

" I will be the one to call Jeoffry. " i looked at the door when i heard someone knocked from outside.

Reige nodded and stepped away from me.

I don't know where he's going because after the hospital nurse went in, he immediately walked away from my room.

I even saw his fist clenching when he left.

"What happened Mr. Del Rio?" i heard the nurse asked him.

"She's already awake. Kindly check her status conditions, and call the assigned doctor for her? Her husband will be here any moment."

"Yes,Mr.Del Rio." the nurse answered politely, before Reige finally left us.

I don't have any idea where he's going to, but i felt a sudden nervous after he was gone.

Dammit.

The hospital nurse approached me.

"Mam, please make yourself calm,and Stay relax. I need to check your status condition." the nursed politely informed and glanced at me.

I nodded at her and let out a heaved sigh.

She checked my status.

"How do you feel right now? Are you feeling better?" she said after checking my blood pressure.

She reached the intercom to call the doctor.

"I think it's just a simple flu." i said.

"Mr. Del Rio asked us to check on you thoroughly. And besides, you need to undergo some tests too." i bit my lower lip.

I don't exactly know if what i'm going to feel after i heard it.

"Mr. Del Rio's future wife would surely be so lucky of him. And At last, he will getting married soon at the end of this year, or maybe before the end of this year." the nurse said, after a while had passed.

I frowned.

"W-why? H-how did you know?" i don't think she know about my past relationship with Reige years ago from the way she said it.

And from the way how she smiled at me after she said it, i don't think she has some idea.

"Didn't you hear it? It was trending all over the news since last week. It stated that maybe the next coming months will be the schedule of their engagement party.But it's not fix yet. The date of their engagement party was not included in the news, so maybe they're planning a perfect date for it. And after that, the wedding date should be followed. " what?

What the hell?

How long he's been thinking about getting married soon?

My jaw dropped, and my chest really hurt big time.

The tears from my eyes started to burst.

I bit my lower lips so i could stop it for falling.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Dammit.

What do i need to expect.?

He's commited already so as expected,he will probably going up to that level soon.

"R-really?" i stuttered.

Damn.

The only word that came out from my mouth after i processed to whatever the nurse have told me.

The nurse nodded.

"Mr. Del Rio is a big catch. Handsome and rich. And much as well as Miss.Sandoval." she added.

I nodded bitterly.

Before, i was hoping something between the two of us, even after what happened and i won't deny the fact that he was still in my heart even after years had passed.

I still fucking love him.

The nurse closed her mouth using her palm when maybe she realized something.

Maybe she already recognized me.

"Sorry mam."

Now, i don't give a damn hope in something which is so impossible to happen.

And i won't use my son either.

I remained dumbfounded even after the nurse left me inside of my room.

I tried to process everything i learned about him.

Dammit.

Why i didn't hear the news about it?

Am i that busy that i didn't even notice it?

I was thinking about what happened years ago, after i left him.

Did he really tried to find me after i left?

He did. Like what everyone said.

But If that so... I sighed.

I wanted to get up and go home in my condo.

I missed my son.

He's my only reliever for a moment like this.

I want to go home and cuddle my son with me while having some rest.