Chapter 40

I could hardly say that i don't specifically know if what's going on with my life right now. . Everything is already messed up. It turned out like i can't almost handle everything.

Years ago, i was happy and contented with Geu. And now.... I sighed. I can't count on my fingers if how many times a sighed since i encountered again with Reige.

I don't understand at all. Everything. If Reige isn't tired of his wrath towards me, then i can't do the same thing. All of me is literally tired. And like i said,i don't want to run again.

I will face him. No matter what. His choice is to let me endure everything of his wrath, then fine!

That's his choice, and this is my choice too.

This time, i won't decide for myself and Geu. I will let fate decide for us.

The day after that event, i made myself busy by doing some random things. I Work out and many more to distruct myself from thinking some negative things.

I checked my social media account while sipping my coffee.

Usually, i made coffee with cream, but these past few days i used to make dark one.

"Mommy! Kiss!" Geu extended his arms to reach for a kiss. I landed the coffee i was holding at the top of coffee table and lifted him from the floor to carry.

"As you wish baby!" i happily said. I kissed him in his cheeks which made him giggled. I chuckled from his reaction.

I spent the whole day with him. Jeoffry didn't call me and i don't know where he goes every now and then.

Last time we talked, he just told me to take good care and Geu and after that, i didn't hear any follow up calls.

My phone rang. I was a bit surprised when i saw Jeoffry's name on the screen of my phone.

"Jeoff! Where were you?" he haven't called me these past few days and i don't know what's up into him.

I heard him sigh on the other line. "Are you alright?"

I frowned. At first i never never what he meant by that question. But when an idea came accross my mind, probably he's worried about what happened in the event.

"Don't worry about me, i'm fine. Please calm down." i assured him. I don't want him to think that i'm his responsibility.

"I'm worried Cath." he sighed heavily. I don't have to ask what he meant because it's really obvious what it is.

Wherever or whoever told him about what happened in the event, i don't have time to ask for it. And i don't mind too.

"Thank you for everything Jeoff. You've been such so nice to me and Geu. You've been part of our loves for many years and i'm truly blessed for that." i smiled genuinely, even though he couldn't see it.

"What if something gonna happen?" he sounds so worried.

My smile suddenly faded when my thoughts about Reige's capability to do something towards me.

"Hey. Stop thinking too much, alright? Don't worry about it. I can handle it. Just go on thinking about your coming wedding. That is more important. Alright?" i didn't hear any response but i only heard some sighs.

I ruined Reige. I hurt him. But, does the pain i gave him was too much for him to do and have some revenge like this?

" Don't worry alright? Why do i feel like you don't seems to know me at all?" i chuckled.

"Tell me if you want some securities-" my god! He's really this kind of serious. Damn.

"I don't want anybody to come and watch over me. I mean me and Geu. Well. Expect you and my friends.I want to live anormal. Life Jeoff. I want Geu to live anormal life without any complications. I don't care whatever Reige would do. I'll face it.i don't care! "

" I just want to assure your safety. Especially Geu. " he gasped.

I put down Geu in the sofa and switched on the tv.

Geu likes cartoon movies,so i looked for the one that he usually watched.

" Thanks Jeoff, but i've decided already. Thank you for all the concerns and helps. "

I spent tge whole day with Geu,and got decided that maybe it's about time to take Geu in some other places.

We're already staying here in philippines for about six months already. And yet, i haven't took him to any other places.

" Maybe for his coming third birthday." i silently talked to myself.

I took a rest for a bit. Then after, i decided to take shower and changed my clothes for my appointment.

I wore a simple maroon dress which perfectly on my body. Even the color of my stilletos are the same. Maroon.

The coffee shop isn't that far from here. But still, i need to go on a rush to be there on time.

I also bring my umbrella just in case it will rain.

As i reached the coffee shop, i noticed the busy workers entertaining their guests.

I roamed my sight around the whole coffee shop. Mixed of feeling were all i felt inside as i did that gesture. Fear and shame.

Shame because maybe i came late than the client. Damn.

"Table for two maam?" the waiter asked as he approached me.

"I'm with my client. Any reservation with Miss. Cassy Legaspino?"

"Oh! Here this way maam. Pardon." the waiter entended his arms gesturing its way through the exclusive part of the coffee shop.

The place were looking so comfortably good. The room had also one table. Exclusively for the person who'll going to occupy for it..

" Here maam. Please take your seat." i nodded and smiled a bit. I landed my purse in the other side of the chair as i slowly bent down to sit.

"Thank u." i smirked at the waiter after i finally seated.

I wondered how this Cassy Legaspino looks like? Is she prim? Talkative? Sophisticated? Does she looks like a daughter of a tycoon too? Well, her name suits well to be the one.

I felt thirsty. So i drank the wine that the waiter have poured on my glass earlier.

"Thank." as i landed the glass.

A woman approached me. She had blonde short hair. And if i'm not mistaken, she's probably in mid-40 of age? Oh well, i thought she's young.

She smiled at me genuinely. The reason why i immediately feel like she's some kind of accomodating person. This client is approachable.

"Hello! I'm Cassy Legaspino. Cass for short." her smiled made me more feels like comfortable to deal with her.

"Hi! Cathy Gomez." i lifted my body from my seat and extended my hand for a shake. We ended up sitting on our individual seats after exchanging some pleasantries.

"Pardon for waited you for so long."

"No. Don't be. I jjst came in time so it's fine." i was surprised when i noticed an envelop she was holding.

She called the waiter while opening the envelope and handed it on me.

"Can i have some wine please?" the waiter nodded.

"Off course Miss. Legaspino." i wondered why she's not yet married.

I wondered too if she came often here in this coffee shop as i noticed how the waiter comfortably talked to her.

Miss. Legaspino caught my attention after that by tapping the paper in front of me. There is also a ballpen in it.

I frowned and looked at her. She looked busy and seems like she's also in a hurry as well. Like she wants to end this meeting as soon as possible.

"I want you to sign this first." she said and handed me tha ballpen.

Sign?

"Contract?" she looked hesitant as i asked her but i don't mind it.

"Yes Miss. Gomez. Your contract.Won't you mind if we may now proceed to the contract signing? After that, i will gonna explain you everything. You can also ask me random question related to this matter."

"Really? This fast? C-can i just read the contract first? I mean, i'm pretty sure the the owner won't asked you to handle this if your not worth to be trusted. I have no doubt on that but-"

"Off course you can. I understand your concern. You can read the contract. But i think you shouldn't have to. Aside from this agreement is legit, i can assure you that there's no harm about on it. And let me remind you that the company owner is willing to explain and answer your questions thoroughly and personally any moment later. " i frowned.

Company owner? Is this means that this woman is not my client?

" You mean to say that you're not my client? "

" Uhm, yes Miss.Gomez.But don't worry. He is on his way in here. "

He's on his way!

So obviously, my client is a typical business tycoon?

Probably right?

"But before he will come, he asked me to let you sign the contract first because he has some important meetings to attend to before he going on here.Surely,he'll explain everything once he arrived. Anyway, can we talk first about the terms? I know your professional. " the woman chuckled that made me laugh.

" Off course! "No matter how approaching and accomodating she is, i can still feel the sense of professionalismfrom the way how she negotiate me.

I wondered how long she's been into this kind of job.

I took out the ballpen and signed the contract i was holding without reading it.

I trust her. So i think there's no need for me to read the contract as well.

"Mr. D.R will give you the photo copy of the contract once he arrived. Including your whole payment for the contract."

"Mr. D.R?" who she meant?

"Oh. I mean the owner. I used to call him in that way and not by his first name or last name basis." i nodded slowly but the woman only chuckeld.

"Uhm, may i know the name of my client is? I mean, do i know him?" if he's an elite bachelor, maybe i already know him.

"Off course. Like i said, he's on his way in here. Maybe he countered some traffic or what. He asked me to come earlier for some business matter to attend like what i've told you. Anyway, i haven't formally introduced myself with him. I'm the one of the board member of his other business. And i'm just helping him out to get through in this. " the woman smiled.

" And i'm also an architect. So... "

" Really? I really thought that you're my client mam, im sorry. " she chuckled by my sudden answer.

" I bet you both knew each other. I mean you and my client knew each other. And... Wait..." Miss. Legaspino took out her phone feom her purse when it rang and answered it.

She's very dedicated to whatever she's been doing.

I saw how her eyes widened before she could say anything in her phone.

" Oh. There he is. " she was looking from afar. And to my curiosity, i followede to wherever her eyes goes in.

Only my eyes widened when i saw Reige standing from afar and looking straight to where we specifically located at.

He smirked, but i was not.

Dammit.

What is this asshole doing here? Wait... Don't tell me...

Don't tell me that he is my client?

Fuck!

Reige is annoyingly surreal. I can't believed about his logic in this thing.

And i don't fucking believed for myself that there is a part of me felt happy while looking at him walking towards my direction.

Is it because i'm going to deal with him or what? If this so, then i can have the chance to tell him about Geu.

I can't imagine how he once became my real partner in life that begins from fictitious fiancee years ago.

Oh. Damn.

"Sorry for being late. I have attended some important meetings. I'm sure everyone is aware." Reige baritone voice break the silence between us.

I can't help but admire the his manly voice and at the same time the way how he looked right now in front of me.

" No worries Mr. Del Rio.I've already told Miss. Gomez about that matter. "

What the fuck is happening with you Cathy?Why you aren't say anything?

You're so fucking obvious!Damn.

I looked at Reige and saw his playful smirked.

What the hell?

Geu! Baby. You're dad is here in front of me.I can't promise but i try to talk to him about you once we're cool?

I don't know.