Chapter 36

The launching of Amdel tower buildings was held at Del Rio's Group of Companies building.

Of course, Reige is the owner of that building, so it is appropriate for him to held the launching event of his new project, on his own company building.

I never got there even once.

And even when we were together before.

This is the first time that i'm gonna witness how his company looks like.

Three years ago, i planned to visit him in his office. But it didn't happen because of my sudden disappearance.

I worn a colored creamy long gown. And a formal make-up including formal hairstyle is fit on my outfit.

As expected from thr most famous business tycoon in the counter, Reige company is big as hell.

The style of his company is unique and yet screaming of wealthness.

I came here to meet some suppliers.

Especially the one who offered me to design the unit of the famous painter. Steven Ochea.

Fortunately, i recieved a lot of emails because of my designs too.

And in that, i got more works.

How can i rest and spend time with Geu if this so?

"This is Mrs. Chavez." i extended my hand to the owner of one of the biggest company of sofa beds in the country.

"Mrs.Chavez,this is Miss. Cathy Gomez. The designer of all the units of Amdel tower buildings."

Mrs. Chavez became formal.

She looked at me from head to toe before she congratulate me about my work.

"I heard your a famous model. And now a great designer too." i nodded.

"Yes,mam.Thank you"

I got busy talking to some suppliers and guests, until i saw Reige went in.

He's alone.

Unlike from what i expected.

He's not with Shane either, that i expected to be with him for this event.

He's only with his bodyguards, if i'm nkt mistaken because they worn some civilian but formal clothes.

And both sides of him was some businessmen and board members.

We haven't talk after i went out from the hospital. And he didn't confront me about how he caught jeoffry with other woman.

He didn't bother to call me too afterall.

What are you expecting for him to do Cathy?

God! You're getting paranoid Cath.

Stop thinking about this kind of non-sense issue. Jesus!

Fuck.

The nervous i felt that spread on my nerves right now, is unbearable.

I'm fucked up.

Dammit.

I thought he'll with Shane and come along together in this event?

I continued talking to some suppliers, and many of them tried to talk to me too.

I didn't regret for coming here.

"If you will get my furnitures, then i will give you a discounts even if you won't take all of the items i have." the one of the famous supplier said.

"Thank you. I will surely consider your design. But it still depends on tge clients of what kind of designs they wants."

I talked a lot of them, and made myself busy.

I don't know where is Reige, but i caught some reporters who were invited too.

The waiter who brought some tray of wines in his hands passed by in front of us.

I chased the waiter who held the tray of wines to take one glass when i saw Reige from afar who watching me with intensity for what i'm doing.

I startled and stopped when i noticed his blood shut stares.

He looked at me savagely but with softness.

I frowned.

How long he's been watching me then?

When he started walking to where i was, i stopped chasing the waiter and moved a step backward.

Shit.

His jaw clenched and his eyes became darker from my opposite movements.

Fuck.

I know what he wants.

But i won't let him come near at me.

For what then? To ask me? To ask for my explaination?

Huh! No way. It's pointless.

Reige looked annoyed while watching my every steps away from him.

But i stopped moving when a woman called me.

"Miss. Gomez! Hi! I am from Archi-Designs magazines." the woman said and showed me her I.D.

"Can i schedule you for an interview please? We wanted to make a cover for you. And we also wants to feature your designs-" i cut her off and looked at Reige who came closerd toward us.

The impatience from his expression is very evident.

"Uhm.. I'm sorry, but i don't think i can do that. Honestly i would love too, but i think it is better for me if-" i answered without cutting off my eyes from watching of Reige, but she cut me off.

"Oh! I understand your concerns miss. But i promise you that my interview is purely about your work. No personal issues involve." she cut me off.

My body is shaking, and my knees are trembled.

Shit.

The woman smiled at me.

Seems like she already know where to catch me, just to make me agree of her invitation.

" Alright. If it's purely about work, then.. " the woman smiled widely.

She asked about my schedule and asked me a pardon too, for approaching me in this event.

"I could have called you for an appointment. Sorry for this unpleasant gesture of mine miss." i shook my head,just giving her the idea that it's just fine.

"Good evening aunte!" i heard a voice behind me.

I turned, to check it out of who it was.

A woman in a simple dress greeted Mrs. Chavez.

Based from what i heard from the way she called Mrs. Chavez, it is obviously her aunte.

"Oh! Glad to see you both came! Where is tristan?" Mrs. Chavez asked with a bit worried in her tone.

My throat went dry when i saw Reige her,and with a man, i don't who are they actually.

Just now i saw them.

But when i checked the man who's with Reige, he has some similar features about Reige.

Is he some sort of his relative then?

Some othe businessmen is with them too.

"He is with mom and dad's residential house. We didn't bring him here because he wanted to stay along with his grandparents. Good thing because some of his cousins was there too. So he won't get bored while we're not around.." the man beside Reige answered. if i'm not mistaken, they're referring to their child?

I guess so.

" Oh! So your parents must having fan with her grabdchildren right now. Knowing that there's a lot of baby there. "

" Yes aunte. " the woman chuckled.

I noticed her simplicity but it makes her even more elegant even though she's just wearing the simpliest gown i've seen here in this event.

" Happy for you both. Zi and les. You're so lucky. "

Mrs. Thomson interupted their conversation, who was also there.

I didn't notice her presence because my thought was occupied by Reige.

Dammit.

"How's your new house?"

"It's just starting aunte. Actually i'm looking for an interior designer. And leslie wants a new designet to handle the design." the man beside Reige said.

So these two are couple.

"Yes! Because i want a designer who has a lot of ideas. I mean, someone who has unique ideas. That will be our resthouse. So i want it designed perfectly."

"Oh! Really? I know a good designer. Wait. I will call and recommend her to you."

My eyes widened when i heard what Mrs. Chavez said.

I was hoping that what i was thinking was wrong.

But unfortunately, i was right.

My doubt was right.

The woman from Archi-Magazine left when Mrs. Chavez called me.

And it was just in time that she already took my number.

The moment Mrs. Chavez called me, the man name Zian say something.

"Cathy?" Mrs. Chavez called.

I closed my eyes.

Dammit.

I kept on avoiding myself to be with Reige closer, but here it goes.

I end up facing him this time.

Dammit.

"Oh, Reige! Congrats dude!" Zian chuckled and glanced at Reige mockingly.

When i turned to Mrs. Chavez, my eyes immediately met Reige dark gaze.

He is already beside at the two person who talked to Mrs. Chavez earlier.

"Cathy! Come dear. I want you to meet my niece and her husband." i frowned.

Niece? Who?

I forced myself to stepped towards them.

The more i step, the more i got nervous.

Fuck.

This is so fucking awkward.

"Cathy Gomez?" the name Leslie called me, and closed her mouth with her one hand.

Seems like she can't believe that she's seeing me.

"Hi." i smiled simply.

It's not hard from them to recognize about me,because i am a famous celebrity.

So there's no doubt why her reaction like this.

"I'm Leslie Chavez. And this is my husband, Zian Martinez. And.. Uhm, Reige Del Rio. My husband's cousin." i can feel that she was hesitant to introduced Reige when she mentioned his name.

I nodded.

Reige' s Cousin. Another part of his family member that i didn't know.

" Nice meeting you. " i saif and looked at the man named Zian Martinez.

If this is Reige's cousin, so obviously his mother is Reige's aunte.

And Reige's father is his mother's sibling, right?

God Cath,why are you giving so much thought about their family?

"And you too, Mr. Martinez." i formally stated.

Zian chuckled and tapped on Reige's shoulder.

"Cut the formality Cath. Let us call each other buy our first name bases. You can call me Zian." he smirked and looked at Reige.

The reason why i payed attention to Reige too.

Zian whipered something on him, but his eyes is only focused on me.

Without a blink.

Damn.

I don't know more about his relatives exept for Vince.

Of course,i met Vince at the police station before where Reige was about to put me in jail.

And of course becausr of Trexie too.

From the way how Zian and Leslie talked to me, i think they knew something about, between me and Reige.

It is really obvious.

They maybe knew me because i knce committed to Reige years ago, and nkt just because i'm famous.

"I like your sense of fashion.Reige said, uhm... Well, how are you anyway?" there is something from the way she wants to talk but she didn't continue it.

Fuck. I sensed it.

"I'm fine." i smiled genuinely.

"She designed the whole units of Amdel tower buildings... Right, Reige?" Mrs. Chavez said and glanced at Reige.

"She's really good in designing. If you're looking for a good one, then i will recommend her."

"Aren't you contented with your designers Les?"

Reige asked coldly without cutting his stares against me.

I swallowed.

What is he doing?

Seems like i did something sinful from the way he stared at me.

Fuck.

Now, my body is shaking.Big time.

" The designers are busy doing their jobs at the company, Reige. And besides, this is something personal. It is not related to business. That's why i want a new designer." Zian smirked.

"Well, then Cath? Can we have you, then?"

All of them waited for my answer.

Damn.

This is so fucked up.

It's a shame if i declined them.

I can't say no either.

Fuck.

It is really hard for me to refuse them, though i know it won't be easy.

" Well.. Uhm.. If my schedule is free." i said in hesitant.

"Wow! It's surprising that your schedules are full. I told you she's really good..." Mrs. Chavez praised me more.

"We're hoping that you can get clear of your schedule, so you can insert us." Leslie chuckled.

"What about you Reige? How's your new house? Do you have any designer already? I'm sure you won't run out for a designers." i felt like there is something lump in my throat.

This scenario with them, and the fuck that Reige is also here, is really freaking awkward.

Reige chuckled, but eith no humor.

He seemed like mocking at me.

Dammit.

His dark gaze is still focused on me.

"Why don't you get Cathy as the designer of your new house? She's good.I'm sure you've proven that. If she can design our house, then she can design your new house too." Zian suggested. But i can sense the sarcasm on his voice when he said it towards Reige.

This things is clear for me.

They knew me, i'm sure for that.

" I already have a designer. So no need. " Reige voice was cold as ice,or maybe more than that.

"Come on Reige! This is your big opportunity! It's a good idea if Cathy will be the designer of your new house. You can get satisfy to whatever the designs that you want for your mansion." i don't know if Zian meant it, or he just want to tease Reige.

Reige's eyes met mine.

I don't think it's a good idea, but i think i can deal on that.

Damn.

I promised myself that i will take a rest after this because of Geu, i'm not surely decided about their offer.

"I'm going to take some vacation, so i'm not pretty sure if i can-"

"Yeah. Besides, she's married. So we won't expect her to be available anytime." i know that Reige was just trying to catch me.

If i didn't know that he caught Jeoffry at the restaurant with his girlfriend, then maybe i will add something about what he said right now.

Dammit.

I sighed.

The sarcastic on his voice was very evident, but i clearly noticed how his jaw clenched while telling thosw words.

Huh!

I know you Reige.

Fuck.

"I'm surprised how you got this project? If that so, then your husband isn't strict?" I don't know if Leslie us just pretending or she's just this innocent.

I glanced at Reige again. I know that he waited for my answer.

Fuck.

I got nervouse from their personal question.

Seemed like, if i give an answer in a wrong way, then they would know that i'm lying.

But, shit.

Jeoffry didn't tell him when he caught thrm but i know that he already concluded if what's going on between me and Jeoffry.

Knowing him.

Crap.

"There's no harm on this. Besides, i only take this as my past time. Especially now that i already quit showbiz."

Both Leslie and Zian nodded.

I didn't look at Reige again.

But i can still feel that his full attention were all on me.

Thinking about his serious and dark expression while staring at me, made me trembled.

His eyed were pitch black especially when he is angry.

"May request all the board members, especially the owner of Amdel tower buildings, Mr. Reige James Del Rio to please take your respective seats? Together with the board members? Kindly please be seated at the presidential table in front." the speaker suddenly announced.

The launching is already started.

I heaved a deep sigh because of relief,especially Leslie and Zian left me to go on their respective seats and table with Mrs. Chavez.

They asked me to join with them but i refused.

Thank god because they didn't forced, or even ask me about it.

I met some more suppliers from the launching event.

I don't know if i can get a long vacation.

Now that the company offered me a bid discounts if i will take some items of their products.

Mr. Servantes gave some inspirational speeches for Amdel tower buildings.

I even clapped my hands many times upon hearing him.

I even had the guts to glanced at Reige where he seated.

The board members gave some speeches but Reige is obviously unattentive.

He is present physically.

But his mind is mentally not focusing to whatever the board members are talking about.

He was just there, seated. And yet his eyes remained where i literally placed.

I stopped clapping and watched him.

He crossed his arms under his chest while watching me intently.

His dark and serious expression made me feel uncomfortable.

And he's not even smiling or what?

The event was done at around eight o'clock in the evening.

In that time, i've met even a lot of suppliers more.

Good thing tgat i accepted this work from Amdel towers.

It really overwhelmed me.

I got more clients because of this.

"Some clients are contented with your designs Cathy. And some of them wants to have project with you. I'm expecting you to be always available just in case." Mr. Servantes said.

I nodded.

I already promised him that i would do the best i can be for this job.

Besides, i owed this all from them.

God, i really got so many clients now.

" Hi Cathy. Were planning to hang out in a bar... Somewhere. Scarlet perhaps? Are you... Uhm... Free to join with us?" Leslie invited me, after she suddenly found and approached our table.

I immediately nodded.

But when i saw Reige's coming, i took it back and shook my head for disapproving her invitation.

I've been very busy for the past few weeks, and i didn't have almost time for Geu.

Now, i'd rather go home home to my condo and stay with him than go out somewhere else.

I won't miss this cahnce to be with my son.

"I'm sorry, but i have something to do." Leslie snorted and pilut her losen hair behind her ears.

"Really? Fine. Maybe, next time then?" her saddened expression is really obvious but i don't mind it.

"Sure... Uhm... Next time."

I saw Reige is nearly closer to where we were, so i bid my goodbye to her and started to stepped away from her.

I still followed Leslie's steps towards on their table as she walked through in there.

I wonder why i didn't notice Vince here, or even Trexie.

Motherhood changed Trexie a lot.

She's not already the brat Trexie i've known.

The party goer brat was already gone.

I smiled. And glanced at Leslie again where she approaching nearly to their assigned table.

She obviously told them that i can't go with them for a hang out.

They called Reige, the reason why i glanced to where at Reige.

He didn't get the chance to approached me because he's talking to a businessmen.

Or was he trying to approached me earlier?

Or it was just my wilf thought who assumed that he will going to chase me and make me explain.

God. Stop hoping Cathy. Nothing will changed even if you'll do that.

Dammit.

Reige was talking to businessmen but his eyes remained at me as i continued walking away from them.

And then later he roamed around the whole area.

Is he looking for someone?

Or, is he waiting for someone to come then? Perhaps, it's Shane who he have been waiting.

From there, i finally moved and step away from his event and went out.

I don't want to give and change my mind.

As i parked my car inside the parking lot of my condo building, my mind is occupied of so many possible thoughts.

Reige wasn't that interested about me, because if he does, he will find ways to talk to me in this event.

Just like before. He always had so mamy ways to talk and made me explain.

Dammit.

I wonder if he's still living in his condo?

He said, he built a house.

Does it means,he already dislikes his huge and very convinient condo?

Did he left his condo after my disappearance?

Or maybe he's doing this for a change, because he's getting married soon.

For real.

My chest is aching for a thought about it.

I took a deep sighed to ease something pain inside of my chest.

Fuck.