CHAPTER 4

Chapter 4

It was a tired day for me. Imagined! I just followed him all day!

Even his things, he even carried them. A very gentle dog, that brute!! I still thought that after we ate, he wouldn't hang his things on me anymore! But it's not! Everything I thought was wrong. It was even more because we went through the Mall again, and I bought something that I don't think he really needs.

For Christ's sake! I'm a woman, I'm not a bully, to do that much.If I could really throw away his stuff, I would have done it. He's annoying! Why is that? It's like this. I guess I still hoped. I blew air, to reduce my irritation, so that even when I entered our house, I would not be visibly stressed--I was angry.

Somehow, I calmed down. I made a fake smile, while entering the house. I was in the living room, when I heard voices coming from the table.I peeked in to see who was talking. And then their, I saw dad. Happy eating with? No this can't be happening.

No, Am I dreaming. Who tried to eat him?. It's not that my mouth is rude, to even say that in front of him.My eyes stayed on the man who was now eating with Dad. I was just slightly surprised when he looked at me, but luckily he didn't notice my surprise

"Rose, is that you? Are you home already?" Dad said happily, now looking at her. He must have noticed that his male guest was no longer looking at the table with food. Of course, he was looking intently at me.

"Good Evening?" My greeting was questionable...I don't even know what to call him, after everything that happened! Or should I address him, something nice?

"And yes, Dad. I'm home already" I replied with a smile to what Dad said earlier.His guest? It was none other than the Father of the man who annoyed her earlier.

His Dad is one of my biggest bashers when we were still together. There's nothing to hide from him, especially the reason he gave me before why he didn't like me was because he didn't know what the real state of my life was. I admit that it was all my fault then, especially since I was still in the process of accepting, that Mom would be gone from us forever.

I was depressed, in freaking hurt, so I decided to leave the house first. I don't want to see the house, I wish I could, I trained myself to be independent, since I left the house, I don't want to remember even the slightest detail of this house, because in this very house, my mommy lost her breath, and while I was living here, I was hurt again and again.

Shh, and now. He had the courage to show up in front of me, and even in our house.

"Oh! I forgot to introduce him" he said referring to that person. I want to rolled my eyes, and mock him instead I chose to raise my eyebrows, and look seriously with this so called 'visitors'.

"No need Dad! I already know him. You're Engr. Fuentes? Right?" I even asked, even though I already knew. I act like, I didn't know, any single details about him, or should I say I just fvcking not to remember her and any single detail of his life, including his son.

"Mmm." he could only nod in response, because his eyes suddenly widened when he realized or remembered who I was. Acting like you don't know me, huh? Playing the same tricks I was using, good thing I have the ace card, while you're not.

Seriously? I was here a while ago, but he didn't recognize me that fast? Seriously, I've really changed like that. I mean, am I just like that to surprise them even more? Well? That's good, at least they know, what kind of people I am now.

I'm pretty. I already know that.

"Can I join? I was being called, so mind if I join you?" I said, looking at the two of them. I was very kind in this kind of state, talking nicely while his sweating of what? nervous? or because he felt a sudden fang of guilt. I'm sure, he's not feeling that. Afterall I saw what kind of people is he.

"Of course, darling. Besides, that's nice, because he's son is taking his way here!" Dad said excitedly. There's a reason of his smile, and I don't what it is.

I'm not surprised by that, where else can I be surprised, if his father is here! It only means two things, either he will come here, or he won't come. So, even if he says he will sleep here, I might not care. Let him do whatever he wants, I won't care. Besides, he has his own decision, he's grown up.

I'm just his secretary when we're in the office, but when the both of us, step out from that building we're just a mere acquaintances? or maybe a stranger will do?

Shh, don't fool yourself. I know you care! I scolded myself. Well, I admit. Maybe just a little, not that much. But my damn mind, says the opposite. What the hell? I should act coldly in front of him, but why the hell, I'm shaking... of what? his presence?

I was in the middle of my meal, when suddenly we hear the gate opening, and someone park a car. Shh, he's here. I just focused my attention on the plate with rice and dish in front of me. I don't really eat a lot, but I need to focus on what I ate, right now.

Oh, c'mon. Don't, don't look at him. You're eyes will always on the food only. I wanted to close my eyes tightly when I heard his voice. Why is it that every time I hear that, I just remember something I can't forget .

"Am I late?" I heard his baritone voice, which made me gasp and I couldn't stop my head lifted to see him. Then that voice that I can't really forget no matter how many times I lose it

I'm freaking shocked. God, can you tell me, what is happening to me now. Because, I don't even know what's going on

Calm down, woman will you. said the left side of myself

When I talked to myself, even though I knew I was in a "Shock state!!" why is he talking suddenly while I'm taking my food?

It's a little slow, because he's not the one to talk about.

It's delicious. But because I'm very kind, I won't do that! not like him. But, his face is too thick. He was kind when they were in front of each other, then when it was just the two of us, I could see his real him. Two sided jerk

"So, mind if I join you?" he asked. I want to rolled my eyes again. God, all I want is a peaceful dinner, but why the hell?

"Yeah, you can sit. Besides, no one stopping you," I answered sarcastically. But, only him noticed that.

"No need to be sarcastic, I'll just eat with you." he answered, almost whisper, just enough to hear him. Acting like a good one, huh? Mm.

I heard him move his chair, which I didn't look back. That's up to him, if he eats. I don't care.

Besides, he's at my house! We're not in the office so, I'm the boss here, not him. So whatever I may want to do here now I have no business there.

Ain't my problem, anymore.

...

Fortunately, they didn't last any longer, and left already. The one he bought earlier, he will give it to Dad, and to his Daddy. I was even surprised because he only bought alcohol! That's for adults.

They're very loud talking about business. Of course, they're already drunk, except for Mr. Vice President.

Speaking of Daddy, I suddenly remembered why the Fuentes father and Son were here earlier.

I immediately went to his office the next morning! Because I won't ask, I'll just get more annoyed. Hey.

"Dad? Are you here?" I said, knocking softly on the door. He have this personal space in the house, like mini office. Or do I even nice to say 'mini' because it's pretty huge, but not like as his office in the building.

I knocked a few more times, before someone spoke inside. The door wasn't locked so I quickly got in. And I'm not rude enough to just open the door without permission, but if it's an emergency and it's really necessary, I'll do it, even if I look rude.

When I entered, I saw him at his beloved table, wearing glasses and busy signing.

"Darling, if what you came here for was about the dinner? I'm not going to tell you?" he immediately said, I haven't even mentioned anything yet he already said it.

What? change of plan. Let's change it, he doesn't want to say that.

"No Dad, Not That. I went for something else" even though that's really it.

"How many years has Kyle been V.P at the company?" I ask politely.

"It's been about four years. He was still studying then, when he finished, according to him, his daddy left his position, besides he also graduated as an Engineer." so Engr. Turns out it's also the nail.

And, his Daddy used to be a VP, how dare he hate me, he used to work for us. It's great, if only I had known then, I might have retired earlier. See, I'm not bad, I just think that maybe he was stressed, that's why he always hated me, and for return I wish I had known, I retired early.

"Maybe for life when the VPs become Fuentes, I mean can they still be replaced?" I suddenly asked, I sounded a bit like rude, but my question was true. I was just asking.

"Did the Fuentes do something bad to you? I don't think so, you wouldn't be so bad as to ask. And, Fuentes is a good business partner. They are good, and can handle responsibilities, I wouldn't trust them like this if they weren't there, would I?" he explained calmly, but it was obvious from the tone of his speech what he wanted to convey.

He didn't want to lose the Fuentes from the company. I understand, but why? I need more information, or even a fvcking history just to fvcking understand why the hell he didn't want to lose the Fuentes from the company? Is there any reason behind it.

"And I hope darling, that when you are in charge of the company, I hope you don't remove Kyle from the company or from work, especially in your life. I know that you went through a lot of pain, but almost everything has a reason, and believe me, he doesn't like it. He doesn't like to hurt you, he didn't mean it." there was something in Dad's words, which I couldn't explain.

It's like there's a hidden secret in every word he says, and if I'm not mistaken, why doesn't he want Kyle out of my life.

"Good morning Dad. I love you" even though I was confused, I managed to tell him that.

"I love you darling and good morning, too" then he just smiled at me. My mind was filled with questions, what should have been the only question I would ask him earlier, was increased by various questions. The only thing I should have done there was to ask why the father and son were here earlier, and it almost felt like their home if they could stay.

But why do I feel that he wants to say something, I don't know, but I feel that he knows something, he doesn't want to say it. He didn't want to tell, or tell me. Maybe those three are conspiring together, or maybe I'm planning to arrange a marriage, SO THEY DON'T lose being the vp of the company.

Oh, calm down. I have no proof, you have no evidence, so don't conclude by your thought, learn to find!

To be continues.