《Unforgiven Sins》


 Chapter 1:New Guest

    Prologue


    Cin¡¯s POV


    I am busy cleaning the house when someone¡¯s doorbell is on our gate.¡± Cin, open it first, maybe my guest is already there,¡± my mom said from the kitchen, while I am in the living room sweeping.


    ¡°Yes mommy,¡± I replied.


    I finished sweeping first because it was so close and put it aside. Because it¡¯s still morning but my mom has a visitor right away. I don¡¯t know who is that, maybe our near rtives.


    Sh*t


    ¡°Good morning mdy,¡± a handsome man in front of me said sweetly. His skin is white and his height is tall. He has a dimple on both sides of his cheek so when he smiles, every woman can adore him.


    But all of that is just a weird imagination. Stop thinking, Cin.¡±Good morning too. Who are you? I said with a smile.


    Maybe he just got lost in our vige but my mom said he is a guest here, or maybe he is our rtive or my mom¡¯s friend of mine.


    ¡°Oh, there you are, BenChua. Juste inside, I have already cooked our lunch. Kindly join us!¡± she said happily.


    ¡°Cin, join him in the kitchen.¡± Shemanded so I stopped thinking of anything and focus on the things that I need.


    ¡°Yes mom,¡± I said as I apanied BenChua in our kitchen area. But while we are walking I was thinking about his name. Liked really? I found it so suspicious about his name, imagine in one name there are two. His name is BenChua and I can say that his parents¡¯ brains are fat. I almostughed at what I thought.


    I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m assuming or deliberately true? He also thinks straight. I hope I¡¯m wrong because his looks are annoying.


    ¡°Are you okay? I¡¯m sorry? You can ask me if you want,¡± he said seriously.


    I first looked at him for about 10 seconds not because I was overwhelmed or anything. But because I thought carefully about whether I should respond to his question correctly or rather I should just despise him.


    But in the end, I just really got the answer. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m okay! Don¡¯t worry, BenChua.¡±


    He smiled until we reached the kitchen. I sat it down and took care of it. Hays! Why am I taking care of him? It must be Mark, my boyfriend. Honestly, at this point, mama knew nothing of our rtionship. Mark has been my boyfriend for almost 2 years. Before I graduated high school I had already awarded him my sweet yes.


    He is worth it to be loved because Mark is faithful to me but I can¡¯t say yet because his mom is my mom¡¯s best friend. Besides that there are enemies, Mark and I are the ones who are stuck or will be experienced the trouble. We both know about this, but how long will it be like this?


    ¡°Cinaaaa!¡± my mom shouted.


    It turns out that the water in BenChua¡¯s ss is spilling. I didn¡¯t even notice what I was thinking about Mark. Ugh! My fault because my mind is thinking about anything, again and again.


    ¡°Sorry, BenChua.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay don¡¯t think too much of me,¡± he said proudly.


    I almost hit him with the way he looked. He didn¡¯t know that I had a boyfriend.


    Besides, I have no intention of hitting him. I¡¯m loyal, duh! He can¡¯t seduce me. Whatever!


    ¡°H-ha? What are you doing ha?! You¡¯re not of my type you I ha-¡± I immediately cut off what I was going to say because I might slip. It¡¯s not that I¡¯m not proud of my boyfriend, Mark. I¡¯m just not ready to say it right away.


    And because maybe what else can I say, it¡¯s good that mama just spoke so I sat down so we could eat.


    ¡°Oh BenChua, you just ate a lot huh? Cin wille with you to your roomter,¡± she said while mama was still looking at me.


    ¡°Mom?!¡± I said annoyed because I don¡¯t want to be with this clingy and weird man anymore.


    ¡°Cin! Just do what I told you to do. You¡¯ll just go with him to our guestroom and after that, then give him to rest and leave. Another thing is to give him the duplicate key,¡± mama said seriously.


    I just nodded and my lips pout, because I don¡¯t want to apany this man, but I need. Ugh! My day makes him ruined. I hate it! I don¡¯t where he is from but mama said he is our guest without further exnation. Even though he is handsome, I have no intention of liking him what.


    We eat together and tried to calm down myself even though I feel embarrassed for him. Who is he? And why does he need to sleep with us? It would have been annoying after that, butter I will talk to my man so that this anger will be gone and it might lose the bad vibes I feel.


    ¡°Hey, beautiful? Are you okay? Are you angry with me?¡± he asked. I raised my eyebrows because I think this man is joking. He is running out of patience. Does he care if I¡¯m not okay or I¡¯m disgusted? Hays! It will be better if he leaves now! ¡°I¡¯m okay, just focus on yourself,¡± I said seriously.


    I just try to remove any bad vibes that I have and try to be formal with this special guest.


    ¡°Oh, before anything else BenChua, this is my daughter Cin, she will apany you so thatter you can rest,¡± she said gently.


    ¡°Yes, miss! Thank you so much!¡± he replied.


    Fortunately, I finished eating as well. And this crazy guy just smiles and thinks you won the lottery.


    ¡°You¡¯re too formal, BenChua. Just called me auntie okay?¡± my mom added.¡±Oh sure, auntie! Thank you for the food. It¡¯s so delicious!¡± he said happily it was as if he was just ttering.


    ¡°Oh my gosh, it¡¯s okay. Rest in your room, Cin will take care of you. Daughter, you¡¯ll take care of him, huh? Don¡¯t be rude to him, I will just do something.¡± mom reminded.


    I just nodded in her agreement. I can¡¯t do anything but follow my mom. Even though I¡¯m nervous about this man, I also feel the madness with him.


    He is just a guest, why do I need to feel this way? Okay, he is just nothing and a normal guest. No need to worry, calm down yourself!


    GUESTROOM


    We are currently here in the guest room because I apanied him to his temporary resting ce. I hope he¡¯s only here for a while because I don¡¯t what him to stay for too long. He will be ruined every day, and I don¡¯t be mad anymore. I¡¯ll try my best to approach him.


    ¡°This is going to be your room. Are you okay with that?¡± I asked while I looked around because it was clean. My mom, clean this just for him huh?


    ¡°All right, just rest! If you need anything, just know on the left door. It is my room. I¡¯m leaving,¡± I said goodbye and nodded.


    When I came out, I felt relief and I let out a deep sigh. What do you have and you¡¯re so attractive?


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª-


    Cin¡¯s POV


    I woke up because of the loud growl I was letting out.


    ¡°Ugh! That¡¯s enough!¡±


    ¡°Uhm¡­¡± my weak moan.


    Until I finally woke up because it was all a dream. Thanks, God! Honestly, I am so tired and annoyed yesterday, I forgot to eat dinner because I don¡¯t want to talk with him, rather I choose to rest in my room. Besides, I can¡¯t contact my boyfriend so I probably keep myself calm down and I sleep early.


    Until I thought of getting up and cleaning my bedroom. I feel hungry, so I do nothing but go out to my room. I¡¯m starving, hays! It¡¯s up to me not to pay attention to him. Even though there is a part of me that bes proud, I chose to just swallow it, I¡¯m simply wearing it now, simple pajamas and a t-shirt.


    As Ib my long hair, suddenly there was a knock on my door. I let go of who it was because I was about to finishbing, and maybe it was just my mother. But there was no voice and at thest knock, I approached the door.


    And I didn¡¯t expect what I see, it was amazing to see his 8-pack-abs crossed in front of me, I mean this man- BenChua. ¡°Good morning,dy, let¡¯s have breakfast,¡± he asked seductively.


    I don¡¯t know if I will answer or just ignore him. But I feel strange now, and I feel hot and my cheeks were bing red.


    ¡°Can you dress up now?!¡± I said and try to hide my eyes using my hand. It is early morning and I will be seen that kind of yummy body. Ugh! Stop thinking, Cin! You have a boyfriend.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to see my 8-pack abs? It¡¯s more attractive, huh!¡± he said proudly in my front.


    I just really raised an eyebrow at his look. He thought he was handsome, huh? We¡¯ll he¡¯s right but I don¡¯t want to say it because he will be arrogant. Also, my eyes, want to see his damn abs, I hate this because I be more sinner.


    ¡°You know, Mr. BenChua, I don¡¯t care if you have 8-pack abs! Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m going to eat because I¡¯m already hungry!¡± I shouted to his face, mmed my door shut, and wasing down. I walked down our stairs, a series of deep breaths that I did. Not because of a while ago scene, but I just really walked inside to stab that man.


    He¡¯s annoying! He just arrived yesterday but why does it seem like something strange, the impact on me is different immediately.


    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re already there, daughter. Come! Let¡¯s eat! Wait, why didn¡¯t you go with Ben Chua, I mean BenChua?¡± my mom asked consciously. ¡°Also, I remember me, the boy was always worried about youst night because you didn¡¯t have dinner. Why don¡¯t you call him? So, we can eat together. ¡±


    I almost drowned because my Mother wanted me to go up just to get that scream! Annoying, huh? You thought the prince needed to be fetched. But wait, is it true what Mother said she was worried about? Is what I heard correct?


    ¡°Why are you so stupid? Call me!¡± Mother shouted for me to wake up to the fact that I was stunned.


    ¡°Yes, mom!¡± I responded quickly and stand up. I was about to go up, but I see a man wearing a fitted ck shirt. Damn! His perfect body.


    ¡°Good Morning, Ma¡¯am Talia! I¡¯m here, Hi Cin!¡± It feels like nothing happened before, huh? He is always really in a good mood.


    ¡°Oh my gosh, good morning. Anyway, finally, you¡¯re here. Just sit down with her and go ahead, let¡¯s eat, I¡¯ve already prepared our breakfast.¡± My Mother cheered, and she take his ce in the middle.


    Two years after my Father disappeared, Mother sat in the middle. It¡¯s still lonely, but somehow, we¡¯ve received it all. But the events that I do not want to remember are still fresh in my mind.


    ¡°All right, let¡¯s eat.¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    ¡°Cin, please bring the hot dog to BenChua.¡±


    ¡°Cin!¡± Mother¡¯s shout made me conscious. ¡°Yes, mother! Here it is.¡± I handed to BenChua the te of hotdogs. It even made meugh. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Hey kid, are you okay?¡± Mother added, causing me to respond immediately, ¡°Y-yes, I¡¯m fine.¡± I gripped the fork tightly and stabbed the hotdog in front of me. This man makes me very angry.


    I just ate and let my mother and the man with us talk. I just nodded, I ate and ate because I was hungry until . . .


    ¡°BenChua, the water please!¡±


    He gives me one ss of water because I was choked by the food. I grab a ss of water that he gives because in the middle of my enjoyment of the meal I was still dazed. I didn¡¯t notice that I was so annoyed in front of me that I was sucking one after another. Mother also patted me to speed up the relief of my feelings, but I was still gradually depressed.


    ¡°Be careful, Vinyl! I¡¯m nervous about you.¡± Mother¡¯s sermon when I wake up.


    ¡°Okay mom, I¡¯m sorry.¡± My only response and I just bowed down because of my stupidity.


    ¡°Thanks for the food, I¡¯ll just do the washing.¡± The man in front of me replied. He is supposed to take care of the washing.


    I smiled because finally someone took the initiative and I could rest from my work.


    ¡°No sir, leave my son there. Just rest.¡± Mother replied while looking at me as if I knew what I had to do.


    But I was stubborn and disgusted with the man in front of me. So, I said, ¡°All right Mom! BenChua I will take care of the washing. He present, I¡¯ll do the cleaning and he doesn¡¯t think I have anything to do!¡± I exined.


    ¡°Yes, we will take care of your daughter Ma¡¯am Talia.¡± He added that my blood was boiling. Mother smiled and said, ¡°Okay, thank you. I¡¯ll rest in the living room first, huh? Cin, help BenChua, huh?¡± At the same time, she looks at me sharply as if I should help and guard the visitor.


    I just gave Mom a forced smile and nodded. But even if the two of us were going to take a nap, he would still do the washing. BenChua and I are now the only ones in the kitchen. I also put all the wash in the sink, so he could start.


    He approached the sink and started until he proposed to me. ¡°Thanks, Cin, can you put an apron on me, so I can¡¯t get wet, okay?¡± I even raised an eyebrow at his request, but I was able to answer right away.


    ¡°There it is, oh, kindly wash your hands!¡± I said annoyed and was about to go up when the madman suddenly sneezed.


    ¡°All right, I understand,¡± he said.


    I was still hesitant but continued because of Mother¡¯s shouting. ¡°Cin, be kind to him.¡±


    Even though I am totally mad because of this matter, still I need to calm down and be good to him. So, I approached him politely and put an apron on him. And I identally touched his abs. ¡°S-Sorry¡­¡± I exined, but the man just smiled badly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, thanks!¡± It winked and the washing started. I thought he was going to bother me but he still focused used on what he was doing. And as he stood, I couldn¡¯t take my eyes off his posture.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ¡°Did you need something or do you want to touch it again?¡±


    ¡°H-Ha?¡±


    He washed his hand and approached me. I felt a great pounding in my heart. ¡°Would you like to touch again?¡± with his seductive voice.


    I was devastated by what he said, but his voice was captivating. I pushed him and climbed to the top.


    And in those times, I no longer knew what had happened. I took a deep breath but I could still feel his presence.


    I remember hisst phrase, do you want to touch it again?

 Chapter 2: Sudden Problem

    Cin¡¯s POV


    UGH! I can¡¯t concentrate on what I¡¯m doing right now. He is annoying and that man has been confusing my mind since he entered our house. In addition, my heart was beating faster, as if horses were running at high speed.


    I was caught in my heart. ¡°Heart, can you please calm down first? I know you¡¯re just shocked but he doesn¡¯t suit you!¡± My mind screamed. I just chose to pick up my guitar. It¡¯s Saturday so I don¡¯t have a job because the office is often only open from Monday to Friday.


    I sit in my favorite red chair near my working and study area, touched it first, and thought of something to sing. I love music and when I¡¯m not doing anything I y, or I often choose to write songs just for fun. I also didn¡¯t fulfill my dream then, since my father passed away, I chose to just im my talent.


    It¡¯s sad but how do I get started? If on the very day I pursue my ns I have lost my special supporter and inspiration -my father.


    I stopped strumming and put in it a bag. I saw a picture of my dad with me nearby in my cab. This is the time when I was still in college, we often sing different songs, mostly old and rock, and yed together. It¡¯s funny to think of those days, it¡¯s nice to go back to every rhythm that is formed and the lyrics that are sung.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m missing you. I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t continue my dream, huh? I don¡¯t know how anymore, why-¡± I couldn¡¯t continue what I was going to say next because I felt a wet liquiding out of both sides of my eyes. I hugged Dad¡¯s picture and let out a series of sobs.


    Daddy¡­


    In my embrace of grief, I was startled to turn the door and open it permanently.


    I didn¡¯t even bother to fix my face, because this man didn¡¯t even tell me. ¡°STOP!¡± I said this angrily and stand up but I still kept adjusting myself.


    ¡°Are you crying? Are you okay?¡± he asked.


    I was still swallowed by saliva even though I was having a hard time because I had just cried, but I didn¡¯t want to make it public and I didn¡¯t want him to think I was weak.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°I-It¡¯s nothing. Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m okay.¡±


    I was about to be taken out of my room but he took my right hand and hugged me. ¡°Take it out, I¡¯ll listen. I¡¯m here, I¡¯ll sympathize with you.¡± During those times I almost turned to ice because I stayed in front of him, I did not hug but my shoulder fellpletely. I also couldn¡¯t estimate the heavy luggage I was carrying, it overflowed and exploded.


    I sobbed one after another, I also cried for him, and the liquid from my nose and eyes wet his clothes.


    ¡°S-Sorry¡­¡±


    But he just tapped me and handed me a handkerchief that I don¡¯t know where it came from but I used it too. What is this man doing? It¡¯s still toote, but I appreciate what he did today. Why do I see him so wrong?


    ¡°Come on, it¡¯s not your thing to cry. I¡¯m not in your position to say this but I know you can do it.¡± He smiled and kept patting my back as if to say that it was okay but it was okay to cry.


    I was devastated, I was just carried away by the emotion of the fact that I remembered my dreams for Dad. I know that Mother is still there, but you are still different and she is still the reason and will suddenly disappear.


    ¡°T-Thank you,¡± I said sparingly.


    ¡°Nothing, I know you¡¯re annoyed because I suddenly came in. I¡¯m just worried, go ahead and rest. Next time we¡¯ll bond, wait, you¡¯re ying the guitar?¡± His smiling response made me look at my guitar, of course, I won¡¯t be in. This cobra wants to get close to me. I just took away what I was thinking about him.


    I just replied, ¡°Sure! Yes. BenChua, thank you again huh? I¡¯ll return it after Iundry it. I¡¯m sorry to bother you.¡± I exined.


    ¡°Nothing. Don¡¯t do that to you, it¡¯s like you remember me when you cry.¡± It winked as if teasing and was about to pay attention.


    ¡°Oh wait, it¡¯s just a joke. I¡¯m just making you smile, Cin. I¡¯ll go to my room; rest then don¡¯t forget my request that we jam next time.¡± He smiled broadly and left my room. The door closed while I was sitting on my bed. I was touched by my heart; I could hear the speed of its beat again.


    ¡°Cin?¡± Its call to action caused me to stand up and look out the door.


    ¡°W-why?¡± I stammered in response.


    ¡°Can I borrow your guitar for a while? You know, my room is boring,¡± he said.


    I didn¡¯t think any thoughts, instead, I was pick up my guitar and handed it to him. His beautiful smile faded, causing me to be swallowed up in no time. He took the guitar from me and by ident, he grabbed my hand. ¡°Thank you!¡±


    But he did not pay attention to it but he just chose to leave.


    I was left speechless and let him walk into his room. ¡°I¡¯ll juste backter!¡± He shouted.


    But I remained a statue at the door until a few secondster I also woke up. I close my eyes because of the intense scene because I feel like I¡¯m standing there. I pped both of my cheeks to back in reality. ¡°Cin, that¡¯s enough! Wake up!¡± I shouted to myself.


    Then I woke up, and I saw on my bed a handkerchief he had given mest night. I stared at it. I smelled it and the scent, like expensive perfume or fabric conditioner that was used. I opened it and I didn¡¯t expect what I saw.


    Mr. Montevi? wait, this is my father¡¯s surname.

 Chapter 3: Identification

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I almost could wash my face using my hand because I am totally confused about what happenedst night. I suddenly let go of the handkerchief I was holding. I don¡¯t know why he has a handkerchief with my dad¡¯sst name. I was almost depressed by what I thought but maybe he just bought it somewhere with the samest name as me.


    I just chose not to say anything and just keep quiet. Iy down on my bed and rested. I¡¯m just thinking too much about what-


    I woke up to a series of knocking and calling my name. Instead of getting up, I chose to just cover my ears with a pillow. Who is knocking at this time? I looked at what time it was and noticed that it was past ten o¡¯clock at night.


    But, BenChua didn¡¯t seem to be leaving, so even though he broke my sleep I just got up and opened the door for him.


    A tight hug I immediately received, I was not on my own at those times and to my shock, I pushed him suddenly and hard.


    ¡°S-Sorry¡­ Why are you hugging all of a sudden? You¡¯ve already broken my sleep. You¡¯re still hugging me. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    I didn¡¯t even hear him yell or anything, but he only let out a sad aura.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Cin, I didn¡¯t mean to ruin your deep sleep. I¡¯m just notfortable. I¡¯m sorry¡­ I¡¯m sorry.¡± He pleased.


    I almost feel guilty for my evil. Suddenly I was also pushing the person who was passing by. I didn¡¯t want that; I was just shocked. His scene is surprising. I also don¡¯t want to push him that hard.


    Ie closer to him. ¡°Fine! Get inside, we will tall!¡± I said full of authority. I looked at his arm, and it is reddish with slight marks because of hitting him on the wall. Omg, vegetables! I guess my strength is over and I hurt him.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was just surprised when you hugged me. Next time, tell me first don¡¯t be surprised especially since I just woke up. Does it, hurt?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Cin. I¡¯m leaving too so you can rest. I just had a bad dream so I hugged you.¡± It exined that he was the one who broke my heart. Being OA I didn¡¯t know I was bing selfish.


    ¡°Hey no! I¡¯m sorry, are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡± I asked worriedly.


    ¡°Sure, thank you. I¡¯m sorry, again.¡± He got up and leave my room, but I immediately grabbed his hand.


    ¡°When you need me, just knock. I won¡¯t push you again. Promise!¡± I raised my right hand as an oath never to be repeated.


    He smiled before replying, ¡°Thank you. All right, good night. Have a good rest. I¡¯ll be back with your guitar tomorrow, right?¡±


    ¡°Sure. Just be careful. Good night too!¡± I said goodbye to him and got up to take him out of my room, even though it was only a few steps away and his room was on the left and end.


    It came out and I closed my door. I went back to bed and thought a little. I was disgusted with myself because I was naughty right away. Whatever he had dreamed of, I hope it will disappear from his mind immediately so that he can rest properly.


    I went to bed but I seemed restless and could not find sleep. So, I chose to just sit temporarily on my bed, I thought of a possible hobby to visit me drowsily until I remember my guitar and it was with him. I was saddened to think that. I don¡¯t like to read even though I like it because I keep my mind from getting addicted and it might even cause my eyes to blur.


    I thought of other things to do but I couldn¡¯t think of anything. I got up as if my feet were voluntarily contrary to what I was thinking.


    I went out and went to her room. The music he was ying and the man who was currently singing grabbed my attention even more.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    His voice is beautiful. He seems wise. Amazing. How is she? Iughed at what I thought maybe he was scared of his dream so he never went back to sleep so I¡¯m here now and have a bad n.


    Iughed a little because he might hear. I¡¯ll just try to find out if he¡¯s afraid of ghosts or what.


    I made noises that would make him nervous or disturb him to stop what he was doing. I did some chirping but he did nothing but keep on singing. I even tried to call his name scary but I almost ran out of saliva because I just ignored him.


    Eventually, I made that even more bizarre. Suddenly, the door opened and Ben, who had not been upstairs, came across me. I closed my eyes because of the bread that I could see. I mean, his fucking abs. Ugh!


    ¡°Hey get dressed!¡± I ordered it because it seemed like he was the only person here.


    ¡°I know it¡¯s you. I don¡¯t believe in ghosts. It¡¯s more frightening for a living person to kill.¡± It¡¯s a serious statement.


    ¡°But what are you doing here outside my room?¡± Add it once closer to me. I backed away until he cornered me against the wall.


    ¡°If you¡¯re the ghost, I¡¯d rather you visit me every night.¡± He seductively said the reason for me to swallow. And my eyes were straight into his eyes.


    Damn his brown eyes!


    It came closer and closer until I could feel his breathing and his strange smell.


    I bit my lower lip as he came closer. ¡°Don¡¯t y with me.¡± its serious whisper causes me to feel my feathers rise.


    Why is it like a child of death in front of me? Self what did you do! I couldn¡¯t get away and most of all I couldn¡¯t speak. Let me go!


    He smiled foolishly, touching his lips causing me to feel weak. He let out an intense and long kiss on my lips.


    ¡°The game will start now!¡±


    I couldn¡¯t understand his point so I decided to step on his feet. And he was pped brittle.


    ¡°I hate you!¡± I shouted and left. Fortunately, I stepped on his foot and finally disappeared. I hurried into my room.


    I hate it! That man is a pervert! My innocent mind and my virgin lips. I went straight to CR to brush my teeth together with my lips and wash. I don¡¯t want dirt to stain my virgin lips.


    It¡¯s your fault BenChua! I will be the one to finish the game you started.

 Chapter 4: You

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I rolled over in my bed just to fall asleep. I couldn¡¯t help but be annoyed because of what he did. Ugh! He is rude and I hate him so much! I didn¡¯t even retaliate against him.


    Tsk! Do you think you¡¯re handsome? An ideal guy? NO! I have a boyfriend. I got my phone on the top of my table, I contact Mark, my man. I dial it but it is always out of coverage area.


    Damn baby! Where are you?! I try to contact my boyfriend many times, but I only got no answer. I was annoyed and keep my phone on the table again. I just give a deep sigh and think something. Well, yes! He is handsome and has 8-pack abs, but wait, what am I saying? Incorrect! Annoying! I still have workter, but he¡¯s messing with me ¨C He¡¯s messing with my brain.


    Until I thought of taking a deep breath and just closing my eyes in case during those times, I can fall asleep as well.


    The next day, I woke up early because of the loud sound of my rm clock. I could do nothing but get up even though I was stillzy. Until I realized that it was Monday, I stretched first before moving and making my bed.


    I also looked at my watch on the left side of my closet upstairs. I still have two hours to prepare, it¡¯s a good thing and I¡¯m at the office at 9:00 in the morning.


    I was just a simple employee in the office of Spyanata Incorporation, apany busy conducting various kinds of business. We are in charge of providing advice for those who want to do business. I am very grateful to thispany because it has taught me to socialize and be stable. I¡¯m also happy because I¡¯ve been here for three years.


    I went straight to thefort room to take a shower but when I passed the mirror, I stopped and was touched by my lips. Next time, I will not allow him to kiss me again. Get ready, BenChua!


    I took a shower and got dressed, I only wore a simple white uniform and a ck skirt. This is how I always wear it in the office and I¡¯m used to it, I don¡¯t just ride a jeep or even a tricycle because there are a lot of lost people. I take double care when I wear this, so I often look for a car I rent to drive.


    A little tidy and I went out of my room as well. Okay self, forget your scene with that man. It doesn¡¯t matter, your day will only be ruined if you let it go.


    ¡°Good morning, Ma! What¡¯s for breakfast?¡± I asked in surprise while still kissing because I chose to be good vibes. I almost screamed because I was surprised by the person sitting, I was even holding my chest because it was probably his morning.


    ¡°Good morning, Cin!¡± It greeted me warmly with a wink.


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯re awake, huh? It¡¯s good that you¡¯re not a dog and a cat, if I don¡¯t, I don¡¯t know. Eat it, we¡¯re ready for breakfast.¡± Mom cheered. I just ignored BenChua¡¯s greeting and sat on the right side, and got some food. I prayed first before leaving the food in front of me.


    Then, Mama and BenChua ate as well. It looked like an angel had passed by. No one wants to fall into silence, even though I don¡¯t want to break it because I don¡¯t want to talk to the man in front of me.


    ¡°Do you have sses or work?¡± BenChua asked. But I just chose to keep quiet and pretend no one heard. But my Mother seemed to notice my throbbing, so she stepped on my foot.


    ¡°O-ouch!¡± I shout. ¡°Aren¡¯t you working at Spyanata Incorporation now? Maybe you just want to go with BenChua because I found out he has a car.¡±


    I was almost dizzy, so I quickly drank a ss of water next to me. ¡°Slow down, daughter!¡± reminded my Mother.


    ¡°Ohh, my job is close there. I can take her there if Cin will allow me?¡± Hearing it once smiled foolishly.


    I almost grabbed the spoon and fork I was holding. It¡¯s too early to break my mood. So, I forced a nod and a forced smile was my only response.


    You¡¯re too much, man!


    ¡°Is that all? That¡¯s good, take her, BenChua apany with her. Please be careful, you might fall!¡± My motherughed as if something was going on. I just choose to consume my food so that when I couldn¡¯t choose, I will stick this fork in front of me.


    ¡°Just a joke my dear Cin, oh she goes ahead hurry up and eat and you might even get caught up in your jobs.¡±


    And after Mama reminded me, I also finished eating. ¡°I¡¯m done!¡± I¡¯ll just take my stuff above.


    ¡°All right Cin, I¡¯ll wait for you outside,¡± Ben replied as a reason for me to raise an eyebrow at him. It¡¯s his fault!


    ¡°All right!¡± I answered sparingly and went upstairs to get my things.


    I could do nothing but deliver the madman, even though it was against my will I just obeyed. It¡¯s also a waste of money. He would just take me and I would have preferred not to think about anything else.


    ¡°You¡¯re so quiet. Are you okay?¡± He started talking while driving because we were currently on the road.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± I said.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to work, I¡¯ll just want to apany and drive you safely. I¡¯m just going to visit the cemetery today, I¡¯m still on leave.¡± He exined that I was very surprised. I didn¡¯t know someone died, maybe this is just his expression as if forced to smile.


    ¡°S-Sorry,¡± I replied.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    ¡°For what? For being quiet and don¡¯t want to talk with me? Ohh, It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m sorry aboutst night. By the way, you¡¯re beautiful today, it¡¯s not a joke but be careful. You¡¯re my cell phone,¡± he said as if my brain was confused.


    I¡¯ll put my number or just type it in, I¡¯ll pick you upter. You¡¯ll still be on the road.¡± He added that he made my heart fat.


    ¡°Thanks, let¡¯s wait¡­ I¡¯ll be home at 5 PM.¡± I picked up my cell phone and started kicking.


    I typed his number there and a few momentster I arrived at ourpany.


    ¡°We¡¯re already here, just put it away. I¡¯ll just wait for you toe hereter. Thank you and I¡¯m sorry again.¡±


    ¡°Nothing, be carefulter.¡± It reminded me and even helped me get out of his car. I nodded and smiled. It seems that the annoyance I feel for him is gone, but sadness and more understanding. I still wanted to ask him who he was going to visit but I chose to keep quiet and do it next time.


    ¡°All right,e on in, just pick you up, Cin.¡± It waved and finally hit his car. I went inside and took a deep breath.


    I hope I get to know you, and I hope I get to know you for the wless lies and pretense, BenChua.


    I went straight inside and walked to my office.

 Chapter 5: Stress Day

    Cin¡¯s POV


    It was early in the morning when I realized that I have a lot of work to do, but I neverined I just thought that all my hard work would pay off. I¡¯m just a simple employee here who encodes important details.


    I still have the papers on my desk but that¡¯s it! ¡°Hey, Cin, Sir Ronie is calling you to his office, can you go now orter? I¡¯ll have to go through the paperwork on the other side.¡± Amora nodded and left my room.


    I just nodded as a signal that I need to go to the office of Sir Ronie. He is the head here while the owner, I don¡¯t see him or her already because they say an owner is a busy person. Honestly, I haven¡¯t seen it personally, I hope to see it next time. I just organized myself and put away my belongings.


    I headed to the far end of his office. I don¡¯t know why in the multitude of ces Sir Ronie would like to be in the far end. I have no choice but to go there even if it¡¯s boring.


    ¡°Why this elevator Sir Ronie is still under maintenance or can¡¯t use it?¡± He just looked at me seriously. ¡°Okay sir, I got it! Let us use the stairs!¡± Even though I was annoyed, I walked every stair, I was still mad and tried to calm myself. I wish the elevator would be fixedter. After all, I might just choose to live in his office because I don¡¯t want this.


    I¡¯m not theinant, because I don¡¯t know why it needs to be broken now. Am I being punished? I almost cried at the thoughts I had. And as I walked, I just thought I was close so I wouldn¡¯t get tired and bored forever.


    And I finally arrived too!


    I held onto my chest out of breath, and I could see its office as well. You won¡¯t believe he¡¯s the only one here but that¡¯s the truth. He chose this because he was morefortable moving and doing what he wanted. I knocked first before finally entering.


    ¡°Come in!¡± he speaks.


    I went in and see him very busy with the papers he was carrying.


    ¡°Sir? What¡¯s the matter, why did you call me?¡± I asked as I watched what he was doing.


    It was almost a few seconds before he spoke.


    ¡°I know you are aware that our CEO is still on vacation but he reminds me that he needs someone to his assistant when he arrives.¡± He looked at it and stopped what he was doing.


    ¡°Oh, and you want me sir to be his assistant or rather secretary?¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡± he said with a high voice.


    ¡°Also, I¡¯m sorry you if walked because the constructor still fixing the elevator butter on you and our owner can use it, soon,¡± he added.


    ¡°Okay! So, you¡¯re the one that I chose to be his assistant or secretary because I believe that you deserve that position. Besides, you will earn a high sry.¡± He added that he surprised me. I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m going to celebrate or what because of what he said.


    Am I chosen? W-why?


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry she will be here by next week. She will also introduce herself because I know in a few years that she has been silent now is the right time for her toe back and introduce herself.¡± It¡¯s an exnation that gave me twitter. I wanted to ask but my tongue seemed to be cut off and it didn¡¯t want to go any further. It¡¯s better to keep quiet and just let what should happen.


    ¡°All right sir noted!¡± My only response was to agree so that sir would not have anything else to say.


    ¡°All right, you can go down and continue what you¡¯re doing. Don¡¯t worry because when the CEO is here, someone else will do your job. So please, show you¡¯re best Cin, and always focus.¡± A serious reminder that makes me nod.


    ¡°Yes sir, you can count on it. Do you need anything else?¡±


    ¡°Nothing. You can go out early today and do what you have to do tomorrow. Be careful when you go down, let me not go down the stairs next week.¡± Heughed and continued what he was doing. I was wondering about thest thing he said but I didn¡¯t ask because he said it himself. That was just right for me to rest early.


    And even though I had to go through hardship again because there was no elevator, I just swallowed everything I wanted to say and took my path again. This is good exercise but I know it is better to do it in the morning not in the afternoon because you will be visited by drowsiness and tiredness.


    Walk, walk and walk that I did until myst step to reach my office as well. I immediately sat up and took a deep breath. Finally, I am here! Seriously, this is a quick exercise if the elevator is still fixing. Ugh! I did it! I looked at my cellphone and saw his message.


    See you at 5 PM sharp! I¡¯ll wait for you in the parking area.


    Received. 3:30 PM MONDAY


    After I read that, I thought of going home at 4 PM because our manager Sir Ronie told me it was okay for me to go home early. Not because I was obedient but because his line was so favorable to me. I kicked and he replied.


    Hey, Ben! at 4 PM I¡¯m going home. Will you let me? See you. Thanks! Be careful driving.


    Pm Sent. 3:33 PM MONDAY


    And because I only have minutes left. I looked first at what I had left to do. That¡¯s just a little bit because I¡¯ve done more before I took a break and cleared my desk. For me, this is the most important cleaning your area; because it will represent who you are. Also, it is the power of love when you manage to be an organized person. Until my cellphone rang which meant I had received a message. I quickly picked it up and read it.


    All right, I¡¯m on my way. Just wait for me. Thanks!


    RECEIVED. 3:37 PM MONDAY


    I didn¡¯t waste any more load to reply to him. Not because I don¡¯t have to but because I think I¡¯d better just wait for him. He probably won¡¯t be there long and there¡¯s a coffee shop attached to the parking area that I also want to pass first.


    I left and logged out. Then I went to the S and J Coffee Shop.


    Simple ck coffee is what I thought of buying and their best-selling ensaymada. It¡¯s too much to sell to everyone who passes by here so I¡¯ve already bought three.


    I sat there first and drank my coffee but I was still waiting for bread, so maybeter I¡¯ll eat it at home. I also meditated first while watching outside. It¡¯s a beautiful day today because of the good weather. You also miss this way that you rx while sipping hot coffee.


    My cellphone rang again but now it was a call from an unknown number. I wouldn¡¯t have answered cases that might be important.


    ¡°Hello? Who is this?¡± I asked on the other line.


    ¡°This is BenChua, where are you? I¡¯m already here. This is my number with a caller. I ran out of one of my numbers.¡± It¡¯s a full voice response.


    I almost fell asleep drinking coffee because it was just him and I evenughed at my thoughts. It turned out to be rich and the other sim card was loaded.


    ¡°I¡¯m just at the S and J Coffee shop, I¡¯ll just get my ensaymada and go out as well,¡± I respond quickly.


    ¡°I won¡¯t pick you up there, wait for me.¡± he made a serious promise.


    I was about to speak but he suddenly dropped the call. It¡¯s different, it¡¯s too gentlemanly to lower me. And because of what he said I still took the ensaymada I ordered and added two choco drinks.


    I obey what he said and waited for him here. I¡¯ve also been waiting for my extra order so it¡¯s okay. He also won¡¯t have a hard time finding me because there are only a few customers now. After all, it¡¯s afternoon. There are as many people here in the morning and at night. So, it¡¯s only right that I¡¯m here now.


    Momentster I saw a stout man enter and none other than him. He looked for me because of the look in his eyes so I waved, he also saw me so he came closer.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go?¡± it cheers when it gets close to me.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going home too. Besides, the things I bought are also here. Do you want to buy something here?¡±


    ¡°None, I¡¯ll just ask you.¡± he joked.


    ¡°None, huh? It¡¯s up to you if there isn¡¯t.¡± I asked him out of the coffee shop. And even though I couldn¡¯t get his answer earlier I just let it go.


    We were already in his car as we drove home when he asked, ¡°I guess it¡¯s your morning today? What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°I was early because our Manager allowed me. That¡¯s in my favor, where are you from?¡±


    ¡°Just hanging out somewhere.¡± He answered sparingly and tricked the road because we were also close to home.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you the drinkster and you¡¯ll ensaymada here, huh? Just eat at home.¡±


    ¡°Nice! Sure! Thanks, for your gifts but I¡¯m allergic to ck coffee.¡± his response seemed to interest me.


    I would have asked if he had stopped the car. We were here in front of the house.


    ¡°Thank you, BenChua!¡± I thanked him and immediately opened the door to go down. But he came out quickly and opened the door for me.


    ¡°Wee! Later huh? I mean the ensaymada and choco drink.¡± he said sweetly.


    ¡°Y-Yeah!¡± I stammered in response and went inside first.


    He parked the car first while I went straight upstairs, I didn¡¯t see Mama now it might be resting because I got home early. I didn¡¯t have a hard time because I had my key.


    When I entered, I did not expect what I saw. There was a strange fragrance in the room and the red color spread from the rose.


    What is this? Where was ite from?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.

 Chapter 6: Mysterious Gift

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I walked around until I see arge flower on my table, it was a bouquet of roses one of my favorite flowers. The smell is different but I sense some fabric in the conditioner. But when check it, I found something mysterious, and the hair on my skin almost arise because I couldn¡¯t understand it and my eyes couldn¡¯t find anything that it is from my mother.


    ¡°M-mom!¡± I shouted and look into the other room. But I saw him there fast asleep, he suddenly woke up and hugged me. ¡°Oh, daughter! What¡¯s the matter?! Did you like what you saw in your room?¡±


    ¡°H-ha? You¡¯re the one who did it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, sweetie! I¡¯m sorry I fell asleep. I gave that to you as my advanced gift for your iing birthday.¡± She touches my face and greets me. I was almost fed up with what my Mother did. The surprise she had prepared was shocking.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯sing from you, mom! Thank you so much! You make me so nervous. But mom, the petals have fallen which makes me think that that bouquet of roses isn¡¯ting from you. Besides, my birthday will be on next Sunday and you¡¯re preparing too early, mom.¡±


    My mother took my hand and said ¡°I¡¯m early because I have a walk on your birthday. I need to take care of something, son. Get dressed first okay?¡± He kissed my forehead and I just responded with a forced smile.


    I gained all the joy I had felt from before, the speed faded as if dad had only been here on earth for a while.


    I said goodbye to change clothes and rest first. I sluggishly left Mom¡¯s room. And suddenly I saw Ben with a pure smile.


    ¡°Let me go inside first, just take the food from me but knock,¡± I spoke reluctantly and left as well. I saw her aura change because of what I showed but I just chose to leave and enter my room.


    I know the speed will change my mood, who will change the mixture? After greeting you all of a sudden there is a reason for all of them. As soon as I entered my room, I locked it, and a dozen flowers and a small red box immediately opened up to me. I wanted to approach that but I just ignored it and undressed.


    I just chose to get dressed and lie down on my bed as if I had lost my appetite to eat dinner this afternoon. What else will he take care of? Why would he even hit me on my birthday? I was still nning to make it a day off but I¡¯d better just go to work, after all, it¡¯s a waste of the money I¡¯ll be paid that day.


    I looked up at my ceiling and honestly this time, a lot of questions came to my mind again. I don¡¯t understand, it has added to the sudden arrival of Ben in our lives as well as Mother.


    I sat up until my eyes gradually dimmed due to the wet liquid escaping from my eyes. What is going on?


    In the middle of worrying about things, there was a knock on my door. ¡°Cin?¡± it called from outside His voice was full so I knew it was BenChua.


    I stand up to open the door. He suddenly covered his eyes with the right palm of his hand.


    ¡°Why are you without clothes? You forgot to wear your clothes?¡± I looked at my top and there was only the bra. Oh my!


    I suddenly closed the door and took my clothes off the bed. I close my eyes in annoyance because, in that scene, he saw my mountain.


    ¡°A-Are you still there?¡± I shout as I adjust myself. I was ashamed of my float but I just tried to be brave because it was my fault.


    ¡°Sure, are you okay?¡± he responds.


    I approached with what I knew he needed. I picked up the choco drink and an ensaymada I bought at the S and J Coffee Shop on top of my table where my Mom¡¯s gift was, but I chose to ignore that.


    I saw him waiting there as if worried. ¡°It¡¯s that oh.¡± I handed him the choco drink and ensaymada.


    I was about to close the door but it was blocked. ¡°What else do you need? I¡¯m going to rest.¡± I answered rudely.


    ¡°Nothing, thanks for this. Are you okay? Are you crying?¡± question its reason for others I look for he has not noticed.


    ¡°Is it? It¡¯s gone¡­ All right, there¡¯s nothing. Eat that because it¡¯s cold, I¡¯m going to rest. Tell Mom I¡¯ll eat tomorrow morning before going to work. Thank you for the delivery and pick me up.¡± I exined once the door closed. I couldn¡¯t wait for what he would say next. I don¡¯t know how I feel, I lost my temper so I just chose to rest.


    I just went back to bed but apart from worrying about what Mom would say, I was ashamed of Ben for what he saw. Even though my body was well-shaped he shouldn¡¯t have seen that. It¡¯s just really annoying!


    I meditated in my room; my eyes caught my mother¡¯s gift. I wanted to open it but my pride led me. I¡¯m really upset with him, because what is his walk and it seems like it¡¯s even more important than my birthday.


    And whatever I avoid, there¡¯s a part of me that wants to approach that and open up. I did a few more restraints but, in the end, I did nothing because all of that was ignored when I decided to approach that. I lost!


    What is this? The scent of flowers ah, oh roses!


    After I smelled the flowers, I picked up a small red box. What can it contain?


    I opened it and saw a shiny ne. My world almost stopped when I saw that, I took it out of the pouch and I remembered everything.


    FLASHBACK


    ¡°You know my lovely daughter; this is the ne I keep and when it¡¯s your 20th birthday I¡¯ll give it to you.¡±


    ¡°Really? But I remember that ne is from Grandma, and for I know that is her inheritance to you, right daddy?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Cin! I will give it to you because you are my only princess in our family.¡±


    END OF FLASHBACK


    A series of tears have happened to me right now, they are overflowing as if my cheeks are already wet. And I hugged the ne. Dad, I miss you.


    I could no longer calm myself so I let the resentment engulf me because until now, I still could not ept that he would be lost to Mother¡¯s uncle. It hurts so much to lose a loved one that sometimes you want to join but you have to stay behind to continue living.


    And there was another knock on my door, ¡°Please Ben, I¡¯m going to eat tomorrow!¡± I shout.


    ¡°Cin, this is mama. I know you can¡¯t stand me, but please, let¡¯s talk. Get outside of your room and eat now, if anything I said wrong before, forgive me. Open the door, please!¡±


    I was deaf to what he was saying, I was very upset even though she had given me the ne from papa I still didn¡¯t want to talk to her and after a couple of minutes, there is silence. I give deep sigh, finally, she¡¯s left!


    I have already put the ne inside the box. It¡¯s better to put it here so it doesn¡¯t get lost. I adjusted myself, not wanting Mom to see and know that I was crying.


    Not because I don¡¯t want her to worry either she might think someone made me cry or something, but the truth is I¡¯m really in a bad mood right now. Then, I decided to stand up, and the door opened. Mother had a key beside me. I could do nothing but greet her with a warm embrace.


    ¡°Cin, I¡¯m sorry if I said that before. It¡¯s just so important so I hope you don¡¯t feel bad anymore,¡± she exined while I am hugging her.


    But it hurts me so I just chose to keep quiet because when such emotions dominate me, I might say things I shouldn¡¯t.


    But to my surprise, Mom lost her hug with me. I was surprised at what he did next. He approached the table and saw the red box.


    ¡°D-daughter? Whose little red box next to the flowers I gave you? she asked in surprise, raising an eyebrow at me.


    ¡°W-what?¡±


    She pointed it out and took it so I could better understand her point. ¡°Mom, that¡¯s from you. Thank you for this!¡± I took it from her and hugged it as if my resentment had disappeared as well because of what I remembered.


    ¡°But¡­ I only put flowers here in your room? And when I grow old next week, I¡¯ll have another gift for you.¡± Her exnation seemed more confusing to me.


    ¡°H-Ha? But mom, they were here together before, your petals were even scattered before and then I smelled a strange scent.¡± I¡¯ll add more details because that¡¯s exactly what I got home.


    Mom hurried to peek out my window. I have a window in the room for him to slide that can be broken. It is closed but there is a possibility that I will be able to enter when it is open.


    ¡°Sweetie, I didn¡¯t give anything like that before. Whoever it was, I don¡¯t know who. I knew that from your dad but when his siblings and his mother informed me that he was gone, he never gave it to me.¡± my mother exined that she was not the one who gave me it. My heart is beating so fast right now, as if I don¡¯t know who, where, how, and why.


    ¡°Cin, I have something to tell you. But please, let¡¯s just have this first.¡± He reminded me that it gave my chest even more pounding.


    I swallowed and just nodded. Mother closed my door first, closed my window tightly, and blocked my thick curtain.


    We sit on my bed first and holding my hand tightly he did. At that time, mixed emotions that were waiting for me as if earlier resentment seemed to be erased suddenly.


    ¡°Daughter¡­¡±


    I looked straight at my mom when she called me, my attention seemed full because I didn¡¯t want to miss anything she had to say. But even though he didn¡¯t say anything, I was almost restless and I also felt like I was sweating from the cold.


    ¡°Mom, what¡¯s going on?¡± I asked worriedly.


    ¡°Daughter, I know your dad hasn¡¯t been with us for two years, and it¡¯s not a joke what happened to the two of us. I also didn¡¯t recover when I found out about his family. I don¡¯t know if that ne got here at home. ¡°And the fact that I left on your birthday is connected to knowing the truth.¡±


    Everything mama said didn¡¯t work for me right away, I seemed deaf and dumb at those times but all sorts of questions arose about what she was pointing at.


    ¡°Cin, I feel like he¡¯s alive. Your dad is alive¡­¡±


    It was as if the cold water had poured down on me when Mother released that word, the words were also repeated in my brain.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ¡°I know it was shocking, Cin but please let me know first. And I hope you¡¯ll always be careful; I don¡¯t know what will happen. But my princess, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± she added which gives heavy now to my feelings.


    I took Mama¡¯s hand away from me because I seemed to be stuck in a situation, I had no idea about. It¡¯s like the world is ying tricks on me now.


    ¡°Cin, please listen to me first. An-¡± I cut her words. Instead, even though I don¡¯t understand anything I choose an answer that I know I need right now. ¡°Mom, we¡¯re open to talking. Please give me time to think clearly. Please,¡± I answered with courage. He looked at it first and said, ¡°All right son, rest first. When you¡¯re hungry, just cookter. Or just tell me.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, but for now you can leave my room. I¡¯m going to rest.¡±


    I saw the sadness on Mama¡¯s face when I said that, I haven¡¯t heard anything yet. He came out of my room while I was left speechless and my thoughts increased even more.


    I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. But it seems like every day there is a mystery hiding in this household, in our family. Whatever it is, I will prepare. I will be prepared to find out that. I looked at that box again, I removed the ne and the little pillow that was there. And inside ¡®non, there is little paper.


    I read what was written there. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Cin.¡±

 Chapter 7: Shadow

    Cin¡¯s POV


    There is nomunication happened between me and my mother during our breakfast. Even BenChua was just quietly eating as well. His gaze was steady even though I honestly felt that he wanted to break the silence with us.


    ¡°I¡¯m done eating, thank you! I¡¯ming in.¡± I seriously promise I¡¯ll drink some water first and get up.


    ¡°Be careful, darling and I am sorry again forst night,¡± she said sincerely. I just responded with a forced smile and left. I don¡¯t agree that BenChua will apany me because it was embarrassing, I¡¯ll just wait for the car because I¡¯m wearing fitted pants with my ck t-shirt tucked in. Random clothes because now in the office so it¡¯s okay to do anything, just don¡¯t reveal.


    While I was waiting, I noticed BenChua¡¯s caring out. I think he has a walk, where does he work? Instead of thinking about them, I just focused on the road so I could park and ride as well.


    Until a familiar car hit me. ¡°You¡¯re on board, I¡¯ll take you,¡± BenChua said while looking in his mirror.


    ¡°Maybe you have a walk so you better leave now, I¡¯m still waiting for the car.¡± I refused and tried to drive him away. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to, I just don¡¯t want him to think that I¡¯m overdoing it by riding in his car for free.


    ¡°Look Cin, this is my offer and I am not busy. I am serious.¡± He opened the door and forced me to go inside his car.


    I was proud for almost a minute but in the end, I also agreed because I was going to miss what he was doing.


    ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t walk?¡± I will make sure while wearing the seat belt because I am currently in his car.


    ¡°Of course, let¡¯s go. It¡¯s okay, isn¡¯t it?¡± he asked, looking at me to see if I was wearing the seat belt properly. But it came to fix it, I saw her chocte eyes, her smell more than fresh flowers the fragrance, and her thick eyebrows enticing.


    ¡°I know I¡¯m handsome, but calm the stare lest I melt,¡± it said arrogantly with a foolish smile. I pushed because there was so much more to say.


    ¡°O-ouch!¡±


    ¡°Does it hurt? I¡¯m sorry! Because you¡¯re the one who says so much, I¡¯m just surprised.¡± when I changed the subject and pretended to show concern for him.


    ¡°My lips hurt so much like I need a kiss.¡± I pped his arm. ¡°Stop, BenChua! I¡¯m asking answer seriously!¡± I said with conviction.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°Okay! I am just kidding you. I¡¯ll be right here to drive you, so you don¡¯t gette.¡± He said seriously and focus on driving. Then, we became silence liked an angel is passing by.


    I hate silence so I will speak first, ¡°Why would you take me, I mean you don¡¯t have a job now?¡±


    ¡°Honestly, I am so busy person yet, next week I¡¯ll be taking care of something. But I want to have a rest for a while. Don¡¯t worry about this I am a pleasure to be with you. I am okay. I want to take care of you.¡±


    I was almost deaf to thest thing he said, was what I heard right? And for rity, I repeat. ¡°Y-you will take care of me?¡±


    ¡°I mean because I¡¯m going to shoot close to your ce of work, so here I am with you. Don¡¯t you want it?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s in my favor because at least I can save on the fare. You¡¯re no different from me so I¡¯m confident that you¡¯ll take me to my job.¡±


    ¡°Sure, where else will I take you? he asked seriously.


    I was devastated by what he said. ¡°You know you should be okay, just drive!¡± annoyed I said.


    I justughed and never spoke again. I didn¡¯t even choose to speak anymore because he might say something else. The amount of him is as well-known as nonsense.


    ¡°We¡¯re already here, Madam.¡± He politely said once the car had stopped.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± I said sparingly and removed the seatbelt I was wearing and got off.


    ¡°Be careful when entering, I can¡¯t pick you up because I¡¯ll be homete, Cin.¡± It reminded me that I was sad. It finally said goodbye and started working.


    Until it waspletely out of sight but I feel like I can¡¯t understand. Is this what they say? The more you hate the more you love, what I am trying to point out is everything has a reason and on some asions, you will meet someone, unexpectedly.


    I finished a lot of work again today, I stretched first before I finally put away my stuff. The content of my office is simple and I designed it aesthetically so that it is not boring inside.


    I was still yawning because I was so tired so I looked at my watch and noticed that it was about six o¡¯clock.


    I got up and turned off myputer, I also double-checked my surroundings to make sure I didn¡¯t forget anything or anything. While I was taking care of it I received a simple message from my cell phone.


    Hi! Always take care of yourself huh? I miss you, Cin. I hope that you forgive me.


    Received. 6:01 PM Tuesday


    I almost let go of my cellphone in astonishment and fear. I don¡¯t know who left the message because it only says UNKNOWN NUMBER.


    Who is this?


    I looked at the number but I didn¡¯t know who owned it. I also looked at these calls but nothing because I just now really received this kind of number.


    I just adjusted myself and immediately hid my cell phone in the bag. I feel mixed now but I just want to go home.


    I logged out and hurried out. I took courage and ignored that message, maybe because it was just the wrong send. I also looked around and I also made sure no one was following me.


    ¡°Hey sis, what happened? Are youing home, yet?¡± Ka asked as I saw her at the exit holding a cup of coffee.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay sis! Yes, sis, I¡¯m going home. Aren¡¯t you going home yet?¡± I asked so that he wouldn¡¯t have to think about anything.


    ¡°Soon sis, my boyfriend will pick me upter. Oh hey, be careful okay? Anyway, goodbye!¡± She left me and I breathed a sigh of relief. I walked where there were many traffes to get home as well.


    My cellphone rang again but I just ignored it, a series of sounds happened that seemed to give me nervousness and out of curiosity I first took it out of my bag and read it while I wasn¡¯t on board


    I received five messages from the person who called me recently because of the end of his number 56 which I remember. Then, I opened every message I have from that number.


    Received. 6:05 PM Tuesday


    Be careful.


    Received. 6:06 PM Tuesday


    Isn¡¯t he? Let me befortable next time that you are safe.


    Received. 6:08 PM Tuesday


    How are you?


    Received. 6:09 PM Tuesday


    Did you like my gift?


    Received. 6:11 PM Tuesday


    I miss you. See you, soon!


    I could almost cover my mouth because of thest thing I read. I tightened my grip on my cellphone until a car passed by. I turned that off and try to focus on the road.


    Even though I feel nervous and scared right now, I have to be careful and not think too much because I¡¯m on the road right now. I just told the driver to drop me off at Banukan where our Street is.


    I didn¡¯t pay attention to that message at first but honestly while the driver¡¯s car was moving, I couldn¡¯t be bothered, I felt like someone was watching me. So, my eyes are also worried becauseter someone just pulled me out of someone.


    I even reached for my payment before I could miss it because of my thoughts.


    My cell phone vibrated again to signal that someone had texted again. I didn¡¯t want to notice it but my hands seemed to agree to take it out of my bag.


    I was all holding back because actually, our house is still a bit far away, and maybe what will happen to me when I read this. I ignored it but took my cell phone inside and sent it off so I wouldn¡¯t receive any more messages.


    ¡°Who¡¯s down in the Banukan?¡± The driver shouted.


    ¡°Just next door, thank you!¡± He put it aside and I slowly went down.


    And as I finally descended I first chose to remove the ones that had bothered me from earlier from the office. The walk was straight and thoughtless and when I reached our gate, I noticed something strange that seemed to give me, especially nervousness. I hurried and entered the courtyard.


    ¡°Sweetie you¡¯re already here. What happened to you?¡± mama said in surprise when she saw that I looked strange with a streak of fear and concern.


    By the way, my dad¡¯s brother was there, because I see his car outside that was familiar to me.


    ¡°N-Nothing, good evening.¡± I waved to the two of them and said goodbye to go upstairs and rest in the room.


    I already heard BenChua¡¯s voice, and it looks like he had juste home and I was just a little ahead.


    ¡°All right, I¡¯m going up,¡± I said goodbye to them and BenChua arrived. I didn¡¯t wait for what would happen and I went straight to the top.


    And when I entered my room, I first sat at my study table there and turned on my cell phone.


    I have received many calls from the person who gave me the message recently.


    Wait, who is this and why is he feeling down?


    I stand up when I heard something break from below. What¡¯s that?

 Chapter 8: Comeback

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I get a hurry when I heard the sharp fall of what was until I saw my mother picking up a te that had fallen to the floor.


    ¡°Oh sorry, Cris! The te is broken.¡±


    ¡°Just be careful. I¡¯ll be hometer. Thank you for the food that you prepared. Oh, by the way, did my brother¡¯s daughter is big now?¡± he asked. I heard their conversation and the voice is familiar it is from my Uncle Cris.


    I was on the side of the stairs, I was surprised by the one next to me. ¡°So it¡¯s you!¡± shocked I said to BenChua next to me.


    I pped him for making the storage that seemed to give me nervousness at those times. ¡°Why are you here?! You look like a ghost!¡± I whispered as I looked at him badly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was just surprised that it broke. I thought your mom and uncle were hurt.¡± his monotonous exnation gave me calm.


    I was about to go up when he held my right hand. ¡°Just wait,¡±


    ¡°W-Why? We already know what happened to them I¡¯m going to get dressed,¡± I said and removed his hand from my right hand.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked.


    ¡°H-Ha? Y-yeah!¡± I sparingly answer.


    He was about to speak but I stepped back and entered my room. I don¡¯t want to answer his question because I honestly don¡¯t know the right answer to a simple question. On top of that, my brain was also confused by the mysterious text and call that made me feel. I didn¡¯t know who it was and how he found my number.


    I entered my room, I tied my long hair first and then got dressed. My window is closed when I¡¯m dressing inside because it¡¯s hard for someone to look.


    In a few moments I also finished changing clothes, I put myundry aside so I can wash it tonight. I don¡¯t doundry regrly, but when I wear them from work I wash them right away. on my bed for a moment and saw my cellphone already there. I almost stared at it but eventually, I also decided to take it, I no longer receive messages and calls. I tried to dial the number but unfortunately, I didn¡¯t have any load. I was saddened to realize that it had just expired.


    I just don¡¯t understand why he¡¯s only now feeling it. I always ride in the car but only now in the jeep because I¡¯m wearing pants. Honestly, I¡¯m not an artist, I just don¡¯t want my past to happen again because when I remember it I¡¯m stunned and cry.


    Memories that I try to bury in oblivion¡­ These memories that I wish I could turn back time so that it doesn¡¯t happen again. Why me?


    My door opened and I was surprised by what was spit out.


    I saw my mother seem worried. ¡°Cin, my daughter, are you okay?¡± she asked and raised an eyebrow in astonishment.


    ¡°Yes, mom. I¡¯m fine,¡± I said. I no longer have the contribution I have to her. Even though what happened yesterday was still a bit vague to me, I just tried to put it aside and think that my mother had a reason.


    Mother looked at my whole being, I don¡¯t know why she was acting like this so I spoke again, ¡°M-Mom? What is that?¡± She took a deep breath and held it to his chest. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re okay, just don¡¯t pay attention to who¡¯s texting you or even calling. Please. I¡¯ll talk to BenChua to take you and follow you.¡± It was a long exnation as if mama knew what was bothering my mind right now.


    ¡°M-Mom, do you know him?¡±


    Mom sit down first beside me and closed the door. ¡°I don¡¯t know son who he is, if I know why I would keep it a secret from you right? All I know now is he is watching and I don¡¯t want you to be in danger because the other day someone wasughing and texting me as well. I also tried to message him and call him but he does not answer, ¡± she adds.


    The information we have now is mixed, I feel like someone wants to surprise our lives. But who? And why now?


    ¡°Your uncle was left, he was just visiting us. But I feel differently, I know he has another reason for immediately visiting. So, Cin listens, always be careful okay? For now, trust me first. I don¡¯t want you to think about it too much because you¡¯ll still be confused. ¡±


    ¡°C-Confused?¡±


    ¡°Please, Sweetie I¡¯ll talk to BenChua first. I¡¯ll just call you again when we¡¯re done eating. Rest first. Don¡¯t pay any attention to that.¡± He tapped me on the shoulder and said goodbye, then left as well.


    As he left me dumbfounded and confused. What is going on? Does mom know anything?


    I just close my eyes because of the questions that bother me. It¡¯s as if there¡¯s a piece of my personality now that¡¯s missing the most, what¡¯s even more painful is the loss of papa and I¡¯ll know them.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    I looked again at the number that had prompted me since I came home. I looked at each end of the number but even if I flipped them over, there was no answer no matter who was behind it. There was not even a clue as to who he was. I stood and looked at the ne in my mother¡¯s gift that had note from her. I opened the little red box. I removed the ne and checked well if there was something there.


    But¡­ I was confused because there was only a piece of paper and it contained the words KEEP IT, CINYLA.


    I think he knows me, me and mom. What I don¡¯t understand is why is it in him? I don¡¯t know if what I have in mind is right. But he¡¯s vague¡­ Besides, papa is gone, he¡¯s dead.


    The questions and answers that I throw almost drive me crazy. In the middle of my questions, something falls under my desk.


    I pick it up and when I see and get it, it was just a piece of paper. So I just ignored it and suddenly there someone was a knocking on my door.


    ¡°Cin, this is BenChua. We¡¯re going to eat!¡± He shouted from outside my door.


    ¡°Yet, it¡¯s a show, let me know I¡¯ll be next. Thank you!¡± I shouted too and put the box and the ne in the cupboard next to my books.


    I also put my cellphone in the bag because I won¡¯t use it. I put them aside in my mind because my stomach suddenly boiled. I seemed to feel hungry, yeah I am hungry! I go down and forget all those things for a while because I will eat something heavy food.

 Chapter 9: Together with You

    Cin¡¯s POV


    A few days passed and that person didn¡¯t bother me anymore ¨C the person behind giving me nervousness and fear since he bothered me with the texts and calls that he do for all day.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°Hey, are you okay? You¡¯ve been stupid before, is there a problem?¡± Ben asked in surprise because I suddenly thought that¡¯s why he just disappeared like a bubble. It¡¯s Saturday and BenChua invited me to go out first because Mama is resting in our house so I agreed with him to absorb some good ambiance.


    ¡°Y-yes! I just thought of something,¡± I said while looking at him. We are here in Lyuirs Park where many people like to stay here to take a walk and hang out with their loved ones. I don¡¯t know why he thought of it, but it¡¯s good.


    He came closer and pinched my nose. ¡°O-ouch! S-STOP!¡± He touched my nose which turned to tomato now and was annoyed to face him. ¡°BenChua! It hurts so much!¡± I said giggling.


    ¡°Oh, Sorry just stop thinking about anything, I¡¯m worried. If he disturbs you again, I will kill him!¡± he exined.


    ¡°But I will give him a hard and damn punching from me and kick him, crazy!¡± he said proudly while giving some demonstrations.


    ¡°You know, you idiot! Stop it, you can¡¯t do that.¡± I cheered him up.


    He just sit down next to me and said, ¡°I know I have no knowledge and experience in karate, Cin. But I don¡¯t want anyone to hurt you.¡± he said sadly. It bent down as if giving pain to my chest. I don¡¯t know but what he said next seemed to make sense, whatever it was. I just don¡¯t want to think and hope anymore.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± I whispered. ¡°You know don¡¯t be sad anymore, I¡¯ve been emotionallytely, now you¡¯re done your deception!¡± I pped him to remove the strange presence I was feeling.


    But I stopped when he held both my hands. It was as if it had electricity because of the strange tension I was feeling right now. ¡°I¡¯m not kidding, Cin. I¡¯m willing to gamble my life just to keep you safe. No matter what happens, I¡¯ll do everything for you.¡±


    Right now I can no longer understand him, not because of thest thing he said but why he had to do everything. What words did mama did to him to be convinced and treat me like this?


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it, it¡¯s important that you know I¡¯m here.¡± He pulled my hand away and let me take him to where. It seems even more confusing when he mentions a few more words that I know he¡¯s aiming for, but I don¡¯t want to hope because I can¡¯t base our coborations. After all, if that¡¯s all, there¡¯s still too little for me to say if what he¡¯s saying is true.


    We stopped being dramatic and walked for a while. He took me to street food, I didn¡¯t know what we were going to do; I realized we are here to buy some foods to eat. ¡°Let¡¯s eat it!¡± He pointed to the man with his goods.


    ¡°Y-you eat that?¡± I asked in surprise because he looked like he was unlikely to eat them, besides, he looked like he had something so he just ran away and ended up in our house. But the truth is, I love all kinds of street foods.


    ¡°Of course! I also like all of that, get it because it is delicious!¡± he said amazingly.


    ¡°Really?¡± then, I follow what he said.


    I didn¡¯t miss anything, but I took it and ate because he would answer it andstly he offer it for free.


    ¡°Full, huh?!¡± heughed.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± I gave him a fake sweet smile and eat a lot of Kwek-Kwek which looks like an orange egg.


    ¡°The depth of what you¡¯re thinking, what¡¯s bothering you?¡± he asked why I stopped chewing.


    ¡°Nothing, you¡¯re the strength of your feelings! Just eat,¡± I whispered while biting him with a kikiam in his mouth so that he could no longer speak.


    OMG! The speed of my heartbeat is so fast! Why does he think this?


    I was swallowed up in no time because of the tension we both felt, but because of the extreme closeness, we both had. I chose to stay away because maybe something else would happen.


    ¡°S-sorry¡­¡±


    I just eat the food that I have until awkwardness begins with us. But in the end, we bothughed because our thoughts matched. And what we have in mind is pure nonsense.


    ¡°But you know what? I am happy to meet you. Thank you, Cin.¡±


    I was almost deaf to what he said, what am I? why But it¡¯s nice to hear, it¡¯s as if I¡¯ve only just heard such a thing.


    ¡°H-ha?¡± as if I didn¡¯t understand. But honestly, I¡¯m just holding back the thrill as well. I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s just a simple thank you but my heart is overflowing with joy.


    ¡°For this, I mean to thank you for epting me in your life and your house. I was homeless at that time, I need a ce to live first,¡± he said.


    Then he looked straight at the children ying with the kite and suddenly said, ¡°It¡¯s really hard for me to find a ce to stay as I know it because when my dad died two years ago, it was hard and my mom got a trauma until we found out that she had stage 4 cancer. It was very difficult, but because I have only one child. I need to be strong, I didn¡¯t suffer financially but I was drained physically, mentally, and emotionally. Untilst year it was my 24th birthday on March 9 and Mommy was brought back just in time. And that moment, my emotions were mixed. And that day is herst day. ¡± his sad exnation.


    I approached and tapped him, behind his sweet smile a while ago. It disappeared and was reced by a sad aura. I can¡¯t me him for his sudden change of mood, because what happened to him was also painful. Until I realized this day. Today is March 9 din, then I decided to greet him. ¡°OMG! H-happy birthday, BenChua!¡± I greeted him but he gave a forced smile.


    I don¡¯t know the next scene I did, my right hand spontaneously moved and pulled him so we could get in his car.


    ¡± Are we going home, now?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Yes! Unless we will go somewhere that I think makes you feel better. It¡¯s your birthday today, right? You need it!¡± I would dly suggest it to him.


    ¡°Where?¡± his innocent question.


    ¡°Just trust me! I¡¯ll be the one to drive.¡± I said proudly.


    ¡°You know?!¡± he asked with a shock and we were now in his car.


    ¡°Of course! When my dad died, he still taught me. He just sold his car because at that time there was a financial problem in the business. So no choice, I justmute. I don¡¯t want to buy it because even if I know, I want to still get used to riding. ¡± I will exin.


    ¡°So by the way, go ahead. Be careful driving.¡± It answered and I started to turn the steering wheel.


    @STAR CITY


    Colorful rides and it doesn¡¯t seem like a needle will fall on so many people but this is the one I look forward to going to again. It was a long time before Inded here in this ce because of what happened in my life and when that man left me¨C my ex. Honestly, I don¡¯t want to go back to it, but this ce makes me feel happy every time I am here. I was refreshed!


    We once walked through the crowded ce, ¡°Here we go!¡±


    ¡°Wow! Star City!¡± he said like a child.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think you like this as well as rides?¡± this question causes me to focus on him because I might think I¡¯m not with him and leave him to enjoy. ¡°Of course!¡± I answer quickly.


    I pulled him over and told him to ride the Ferris wheel as long as we pay first and buy a ticket. ¡°Because today is your birthday, I will give you a treat. You deserve it!¡± I¡¯m happy to offer it to him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t! Even though, I don¡¯t want you to spend.¡± It stopped and he handed me the money.


    ¡°bu-¡±


    He just paid for the ticket for the two of us and I did nothing but let go and just recoverter for our meal. I don¡¯t want him to be the only one to pay.


    ¡°All right, I¡¯ll take care of our food,¡± I said.


    ¡°Not either!¡± his quick answer made me pout.


    ¡°Wow! Both of you are a cute couple, huh?!¡± a saleswoman said while BenChua handed two tickets at the same time.


    I¡¯m almost shocked, what does she say?! We are a couple plus a cute couple, what?!


    ¡°We¡¯re not dating, miss!¡± I react quickly.


    BenChua suddenly pulled me onto the Ferris wheel. ¡°Why don¡¯t we just be honest?¡± joking while stillughing.


    I pped him right on his arm. ¡°Can I leave you here?¡± I asked seriously.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a joke, Cin. Let¡¯s go to the Ferris wheel. How many of us are there!¡± He pointed and pulled me again.


    BenChua and I just pulled and pulled hands so that we were lovers when we looked at each other, but the truth is that we are just friends. I almost ate the things I said before that I didn¡¯t like him, but in fact, I wanted him. But wait, I liked him as a friend, not as a boyfriend or crush. It¡¯s vague that this will happen.


    Wherever we rode so we could enjoy the rest of the time because tomorrow I want to go to church. After what happened, I need to be grateful and continue to ask for her guidance.


    The two of us almost got tired because about four or five rides were probably chosen and we both rode.


    ¡°It¡¯s tiring!¡± I shouted.


    ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s eat first.¡± I babysit here and we first went to fast food near us.


    I immediately asked him for a seat and said I¡¯ll treat him and I¡¯ll take care of the order. I lined up and looked at what we could eat. I was selective until I saw a familiar person.


    My ex is here. Of the many fast foods in the Philippines, this is where we met. I quickly evaded and immediately went to BenChua¡¯s waiting ce.


    ¡°Oh, your speed! Have you ordered yet?¡±


    ¡°Why do you seem to have seen a ghost?¡± I added.


    I sat down first and exhaled and inhaled before I could properly say what happened. ¡°First nothing, second he¡¯s here. Third, let¡¯s go!¡± I quickly offered him.


    ¡°Who? Wait, why are you in a hurry? Let¡¯s talk about food, who did you see?


    ¡°Hi, Cin!¡± A full voice greeted us.


    ¡°H-hello, Josh!¡± I said.


    ¡°Y-your boyfriend?¡± he asked and gave me a lot of questions because of his tune. To be honest, because of the power of destiny, I could do nothing but go with the flow. I approached BenChua and cling to his arm as if I were a couple. ¡°Yes! He is my boyfriend.¡± I quickly introduced him without thinking any thoughts, t because I wanted him to disappear from my sight like he was about to leave.


    ¡°Nice congrats, bro!¡± he said and feeling close to BenChua. Until a woman go in front of us and kissed him on the cheek. ¡°Love,e on! Let go there!¡± he said to Josh, my ultimate crush.


    ¡°All right, Cin! Nice meeting you here. Bye!¡± He said goodbye and left afterward.


    When they finally left, I immediately lost my grip on BenChua. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right! But wait, did I hear you right, I am your b-boyfriend?¡± he asked consciously.


    ¡°No! I¡¯m sorry BenChua because he is my ultimate crush. All right, order first. This is the money no matter what, he¡¯s gone.¡± I handed him the money but he did not stand up but annoyed me.


    ¡°Kiss me, babe, first,¡± he said seductively.


    ¡°Shall we eat or will I leave you here?¡± I asked.


    ¡°All right babe, I¡¯ll order. Just wait for me.¡± He finally stand up and kissed me on the forehead. I realized it was wrong when he finally left to order. While I was left here stupid and irritated.


    Ugh! Why is he kissing me? Ugh! BenChua is more annoying!


    I feel like an I am crazy because I whisper and whisper. Since I was being looked at, I just adjusted myself and took out my cellphone, and pretend I am reading something to avoid their attention.


    Ugh! This is your fault, BenChua. You will find the babe you are looking for!


    Until a few minutes I waited he arrived with food already.¡± Here¡¯s that babe!¡± he offered with teased voice. I ignored him but just let him go and get some food.

 Chapter 10: Unexpected bonding with Him

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I and BenChua are always been together, I¡¯ll admit he¡¯s okay with me, reliable, and sociable like him. My usations against him that he was a bad person werepletely false. I was based too much on misconceptions.


    ¡°Do you want to buy anything else before we go to the park?¡± he asked while continuing driving.¡±Maybe it¡¯s just snacks and drinks because it¡¯s bad if we always eat street foods, right? I mean, we also have to be careful with what we eat. When our health is damaged, we will regret it in the end.¡±


    ¡°Yes, even most of the time prohibited foods are delicious we should take care of our health.¡±


    ¡°Nice! Are you okay? It¡¯s really from you, isn¡¯t it?¡± I wondered because I can¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Well, I need to maintain my body fit and healthy. I¡¯m going to work out again, do you want toe?¡±


    He turned our path to buy at a store for our snacks and drinks. ¡°Just answer my question when I get back.¡± It wasing down and left me in the car first. Honestly, whoever will be his girlfriend is lucky. Be careful to take care of it, you don¡¯t have anything to look for.


    I meditate first while waiting for him. Until I see a handkerchief underneath. A small blue handkerchief with his name on the front. I took it and opened it, and on the back of it was ourst name.


    Montevi¡­


    Huh?! What is this?


    I covered my mouth and hid my hand behind his back when he came. I was swallowed up in no time because of the sudden incident, but I chose to calm down and act like nothing happened but I was just waiting for him.


    He went inside and put back the things he had bought. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked, waking up my system. I quickly replied, ¡°Y-yes!¡±


    He adjusted the steering wheel signaling that we were leaving, I also adjusted my seat and chose to leave behind me the handkerchief I saw on our feet recently.


    I don¡¯t know why my father¡¯sst name is there. I feel weird but on the other hand, I don¡¯t want to think that he is part of our past because I don¡¯t have any evidence until I realize that maybe¡­ Maybe I need to get to know him first before I finally fall for him.


    We got to the park safely, BenChua carrying snacks and drinks for the two of us. We were on thewn, and both were watching people talking, children ying and letting the breeze blow us.


    Until he handed me a big Piatos. ¡°Eat first, it looks like you¡¯re hungry. Are you okay?¡± It looked at me as if seriously taking into ount my condition while I was still thinking about what I had seen earlier. I want to ask but it seems like this is the wrong time to tell him about it.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, thanks.¡± I open it and eat. I choose not to think first and calm myself down and let go of the clutter in my mind first.


    ¡°I understand,¡± he begins. ¡°I don¡¯t know why your mood changed, Cin it¡¯s just shocking. If I¡¯ve done anything, please tell me because I¡¯m worried,¡± he said sadly.


    I don¡¯t know why I felt pain in my heart as if a needle was being slowly pierced. It doesn¡¯t hurt but there is confusion about how I feel.


    I turned to him and let go of the Pianos, I don¡¯t want him to be sad because of what I did, it was wrong. ¡°I¡¯m sorry if you¡¯re affected, maybe I¡¯m just thinking about what happened to me thesest days. You know, don¡¯t you? Then now it¡¯s gone, it¡¯s just surprising because the one who did it seems to have lost his temper.¡± I exined that even though it wasn¡¯t supposed to, it went through my mind. I forgot about the handkerchief in his car first, it was good that I hid it in my pocket, when he looked for it I would ask.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about anything, you must be safe. I¡¯m already here for you so stop thinking,¡± he replied once frowned and looked around.


    I smiled at his stretch, simple but touching. ¡°You know, you¡¯re so cute. Let¡¯s eat!¡± I handed him the snack that gave and we ate together. We came here to watch the sunset. I don¡¯t know why I have to wait, but since I saw that, I feel even better.


    ¡°See you near the sunset.¡± He pointed and looked at me.


    ¡°Yeah that¡¯s close, that¡¯s nice.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ you¡¯re better.¡±


    And as I turned to the right, our eyes met. It was as if time had stopped, people had disappeared and there was a slow song at those times. But I quickly focused my eyes on the sunset.


    ¡°What?! It¡¯s close, let¡¯s see.¡± When I changed it and it took out a device, his cell phone.


    I don¡¯t care what he does because I know he¡¯s just going to take the sunset, so here I am just waiting for the sun king to hide.


    Until his cell phone rang, signaling that he had taken a picture. ¡°Look!¡± I beg.


    Suddenly he was next to his cellphone to my surprise at what he did, I sculpted him. ¡°Look at me!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t, just look at me. There he is,¡± he said.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you show me your picture at sunset?¡± I asked.


    ¡°N-nothing. My picture is ugly, don¡¯t be naughty.¡± He was going to keep the cellphone but I quickly got it from him. ¡°Yehey! I got it!¡± I shouted enthusiastically. I moved away a little because he might grab me. He tried to pull me so I moved further away until I could open the gallery. I was surprised by the content of the pictures. This is not the sunset captured but thest shot is me¡­


    ¡°What is this?!¡± I hesitated to ask and face him.


    ¡°Let me exin, Cin,¡± he spoke seriously.


    But I didn¡¯t want to hear anymore so I returned his cell phone to him with annoyance, and he was about to walk away but he suddenly grabbed my hand.


    ¡°Cin, I like you.¡±


    My cheeks got hot and I couldn¡¯t move.


    ¡°I liked you since we first met, so you are the only content of my gallery because I like you. I don¡¯t want to miss you so I¡¯m sorry I put all your pictures in my gallery.¡±


    I wanted to speak but my mouth seemed to be sewn up and no words wanted to get out of it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Cin, I hope when I confess now, don¡¯t avoid me.¡±


    A few momentster I also had the courage and I woke up to all that he was saying, I also let go of his hold on my hand because I was counted as well.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, but I want to go home,¡± I spoke seriously and turned away suddenly, I couldn¡¯t wait for him to say anything. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t like what he said my heart seemed to jump but I stopped because it was shocking and why me.


    I went straight to his car and it followed, apparently until he got in the car and put on a seatbelt we both became quiet.


    ¡°Wear your seatbelt, let¡¯s go home.¡± He adjusted the steering wheel first and then adjusted his seat. Come on,¡± I said and he started the car.


    Silence and seriousness almost engulfed us but I can¡¯t me him because I¡¯ve been rude before, I didn¡¯t respond to his exnation first. Why the speed? Why in such a situation.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll delete it when we¡¯re home.¡±


    Is my action wrong? Why did you give up so quickly just because of my wrongdoing?


    ¡°All right sorry¡­¡± I said and he suddenly stopped the car for a moment.


    He turned to me and stared at me, ¡°Sorry Cin, I¡¯m wrong timing but what I told you is true. Whatever your decision, I respect it. But I hope nothing changes.¡±


    He started to drive the car again, while I remained confused by what he said. I looked at his side and asked in my mind. Did he like me already?

 Chapter 11: Memories

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Those memories are almost wless, they form over and over again in my mind as if they were a drama going on, and continuing over and over until they are perfect. It¡¯s just annoying because I don¡¯t know how to forget him, how to get rid of thest words he let out.


    ¡°I love you, Cin. I love you.¡±


    ¡°I love you, Cin. I love you.¡±


    ¡°I love you, Cin. I love you.¡±


    Ugh! It¡¯s exhausting!


    I was already hiding in the pillow because I felt when I was dted, he was chasing me. Why is he so quick to admit it? I don¡¯t even know if he¡¯s real or because he¡¯s drawn to our rtionship. I just took a deep breath and tried to erase from my mind what he said yesterday. I sat down first and adjusted myself.


    I also thought that I should distance myself from him first, I don¡¯t want to deepen his feelings and I don¡¯t want to fall for him forever. It¡¯s not right, and I don¡¯t want us to have a deep rtionship.


    I¡¯m just going downstairs to eat and since it¡¯s Sunday and I don¡¯t have school, I¡¯d rather have fun, than be overwhelmed by his words that I know are just lies. I didn¡¯t even know himpletely so he could say he loved me.


    ¡°Hi!¡± A greeting from a man whose name is BenChua.


    I ignored him but was just dead malicious and eating while watching TV. The restaurant because we have a big TV in front so that we can at least enjoy it, but mama forbids me to use a cell phone, especially when it¡¯s not important.


    It stepped aside but I just let him, I just thought that a strong wind touched my skin. ¡°Hey? Are you mad? Can Ie with you?¡± his sentence.


    But I was especially stubborn, and just focused on what I was watching and eating. I just ignore him until he gets tired and forgets about me. I¡¯ll be the one to avoid it, it¡¯s up to him!


    But time was too fast and he suddenly grabbed my hand and he turned my face to his face. ¡°Are you mad? You don¡¯t want to ignore me? Did I do or say something you don¡¯t want?¡± Its serious pleading caused me to stop and look at his gentle face. Why am I torturing him? Why don¡¯t I defend and face what he said yesterday? What am I running for?


    I let go and fetched water before he answered. ¡°No. I¡¯m not in the mood, please don¡¯t bother anymore.¡± And I was just done so I put away what I ate and went straight to the kitchen. I didn¡¯t even see his expression but he let out a loud sigh as if he was very sad because of my insult and disregard for him this morning.


    I¡¯m currently in the kitchen, wondering if it¡¯s still right to make him feel this way? Am I too bad? Or it¡¯s just that I¡¯m really scared to face the fact that we¡¯ll also end up in love but¡­


    ¡°D-daughter? Are you okay?¡± mama who was in the back suddenly asked. I didn¡¯t even notice because of the things that were bothering my mind right now. I don¡¯t know why I¡¯m losing this way now, it¡¯s just a question that I¡¯m trying to avoid and the answer I¡¯m looking for.


    ¡°No mom.¡± I sparingly responded and just washed the dishes.


    ¡°Cin, if there¡¯s a problem, I¡¯m just here, right? Always be careful and trust me.¡± My mom advised and she patted my back to calm down.


    ¡°Yes mom, thank you.¡± I first washed my hands to remove the foam and hugged it. Looks like I already know what I have to do. Nothing will happen I will just run all the time and reject BenChua. I knew he was shocked; I knew he was wrong to say that. He was just wrong.


    Mama left and said she has a walk now; I don¡¯t know mama where it is going but she promised to be careful with her every walk. We would have gone to church today in case I woke upte because I just woke up thinking about what BenChua said yesterday. And when I finished washing, I was about to go up to the bedroom to clean but I saw BenChua in the living room alone and as if heaven and earth were burdened.


    I approached and talked to him, ¡°A-are you okay? I¡¯m sorry earlier, I knew I was wrong and I¡¯m sorry if I was scared and chose to avoid you,¡± I said first.


    I was about to speak but he suddenly hugged me tightly. ¡°Please don¡¯t repeat that, please.¡± He added while still hugging me. I didn¡¯t know what I was going to do because of the fast pace, but on the other hand, I felt he was really real because of what he was doing now.


    ¡°Yes!¡± I respond so he calmed down.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, not anymore,¡± I added.


    He slipped out and embrace me and suddenly grabbed my hands. ¡°I know everything is happening fast but please don¡¯t repeat to avoid me like before. I know it won¡¯t take long, but I can¡¯t afford to repeat it. Please, let me first let you know that I love you. And I¡¯ll let you know. Aunt, she knows too. ¡±


    I seem to be dumbfounded by his remarks, it¡¯s a good thing mama isn¡¯t here but what if she¡¯s hereter or tomorrow? Am I ready to love again?


    He squeezed my hand; he probably noticed my silence and my response was just a nod.


    ¡°Cin, I know you¡¯re not ready yet. I also know you¡¯re scared. But I won¡¯t let you get hurt and when you trust me, I¡¯ll take care of it. I won¡¯t be in a hurry, but let me woo you.¡±


    ¡°But I don¡¯t know-¡±


    ¡°Shhhh! Don¡¯t even think about it, let¡¯s just go out and buy you the ice cream you want?¡±


    He knew one of my favorites, how did he know that I love ice cream especially now that it¡¯s so hot because of the weather.


    ¡°No mama, no one in the house. It¡¯s not possible.¡± I would excuse myself and just look at what he would do next.


    ¡°All right, I¡¯ll just buy you all the vors. You¡¯re just here, aren¡¯t you? I¡¯ll just go out.¡± He said quickly and with a smile and left. But honestly, I barely smiled because he had ways, I knew I didn¡¯t have to say more or anything.


    And as I watched hime out of the gate, I couldn¡¯t help but think more and more. Is it right for us to have a rtionship? But I saw ourst name twice in his belongings. What do you have, BenChua? Then, suddenly my cell phone rang and I stopped thinking.


    I quickly dug into the pocket of my shorts and took them and answered the call. ¡°Hello?¡±


    Someone answered on the other line, ¡°Hi, Sweetie!¡± It¡¯s good that you answered right away, maybe I¡¯ll go home at night because I met your Aunt Bellia. It¡¯s me, your mommy, okay just stay safe there. So, be careful BenChua okay? I¡¯ll just call him to remind him to take care of you too.¡±


    ¡°Where are you now, ma?¡±


    ¡°I am somewhere, don¡¯t think a lot. All right, daughter. Onlyter!¡±


    She immediately dropped the call and it was another addition to what I would think. But I thought about my mother-inw, and I remembered that I had a mother-inw living in Mandaluyong and that was Aling Bellia. But it would be a long way if he was still stuck there. I just told mama maybe it¡¯s important that she went there.


    And BenChua¡¯s car blew its horn, his speed! I adjusted myself because I felt like I was bleeding because of the ice cream he bought.


    But a few minutes passed and no BenChua came out. I wondered because who was that? I waited but there was not even a shadow of him. Until I received a text from him, and it stated that he would only pass by for a while but he would still buy me the ice cream he promised.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    So my heart beat faster because I¡¯m feeling nervous now. But I still mustered up my courage and went out, but I didn¡¯t open the gate, it¡¯s a good thing it has a small circle that you can peek outside first to see if anyone is there or not. But I never saw a car or a person but I looked below it and there was a big box.


    I don¡¯t know where it came from, but when I opened the gate I wasn¡¯t mistaken I saw a big box. I double-checked it first and saw my name on the side I looked for who it was from but nothing was tainted by another name.


    I took it and thought it was heavy but light. I brought it inside and immediately closed the gate carefully because it would be difficult for a bad person to enter me here, and I was alone.


    What can it contain? Where did the sizee from?


    I didn¡¯t make any more questions in my mind, because I might just have a headache. I just opened the box and I was surprised by what I saw. The meat is full of food and everything inside is my favorite. There were biscuits, choctes, and two ice creams ced in the Tupperware. It didn¡¯t soften because he was ced in a small box with ice, really well ced.


    Instead of picking it up and eating it right away I first chose to search each side of it to see if there was a letter or what but I didn¡¯t see anything. I¡¯m tempted to eat it but I don¡¯t want to because I¡¯m afraidter it will all be poisonous.


    ¡°It¡¯s a frog!¡± I shouted because my cellphone suddenly rang. I grabbed it in my pocket beside my chest and answered it immediately.


    ¡°H-Hello?¡±


    ¡°Hi, baby! This is BenChua, please open the gate. I am here!¡±


    And I look at who the caller was and it was BenChua. I didn¡¯t say any more; I didn¡¯t turn off the call but I hurried out and opened the gate for him.


    And when I saw him I quickly hugged him, I don¡¯t know why this is as long as I know I¡¯m scared right now.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± He said anxiously. I didn¡¯t answer but I didn¡¯t agree, I just answered with the expression on my face.


    We went inside first and locked the gate again. ¡°I¡¯m sorry just now, I had an ident so it took a while before I got home. My aunt texted she¡¯lle hometer. Wait, is it okay?¡±


    ¡°No! Why are you taking so long? And what baby?¡± I punched and pped him on his arm but it was only weak.


    ¡°Oh, here¡¯s my order, haven¡¯t you eaten yet?¡± he said in surprise and I was even more shocked because it was only from him.


    ¡°Is that from you?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. Who else? I missed something; I blew the horn earlier but I¡¯m just lowering it at the gate. I¡¯m sorry.¡± he exined.


    ¡°I hate you!¡± I pped him because he gave me so much nervousness. After all, he still has a mystery box that he knows.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, don¡¯t be mad. Let¡¯s eat. There¡¯s everything you want.¡± he said sweetly.


    I frowned at first because I felt bad for him. ¡°He took my hand and kissed it, sorry baby. Never again.¡± Her tenderness. But I took it off and just went to the table to eat. ¡±


    ¡°Shut up! Don¡¯t call me your baby, I¡¯m not your child!¡±


    ¡°But you¡¯re my future. Okay! Just try to eat all of that, don¡¯t expect that¡¯s not so expensive, but you will love it.¡± His tenderness said.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just eat, don¡¯t even think about it.¡± I¡¯ll excuse him so he doesn¡¯t think anymore.


    And in those times, it was a memory I wanted to treasure. Not because it¡¯s weird but, the first time I feel an effort I know from the person I will love as well.

 Chapter 12: Will you be my Girl?

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I was stunned by the absence as if something was waiting, but the truth was the depth of what I was thinking. It¡¯ste at night because mama came home from her walk, and what¡¯s even more surprising is that I haven¡¯t reached her this morning. We still n to go to church but I just look like maybe now.


    ¡°Hi, love! Are you okay? The depth of your thoughts huh?¡± BenChua asked as he brewed coffee.


    I looked at it badly andughed at him. ¡°Why do you call me love? The speed with which you think about what we call we don¡¯t even have abel!¡± I said angrily and took the coffee I was drinking and sat in the living room becauseter I will take a shower to get ready and leave.


    ¡°Hey, I¡¯m sorry, don¡¯t get angry right away. I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m just advanced in my thinking. Don¡¯t you want me to call you love or dear?¡± He came over and stood beside me as he mixed his coffee in front of me.


    ¡°No, I just don¡¯t want you to be so fast and decisive! It should be knowing each other first, before that call sign. Besides, you haven¡¯t even flirted yet, after all, you¡¯re like that. Wait, did you see mama leave again, or did someone tell you? ¡± I asked.


    He set aside his coffee first and approached me, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Its tenderness as it hugs me slightly. ¡°Go away!¡± I said angrily and it stopped immediately. ¡°No, I saw him this morning and he was crying. He came home toote, eh. Then when I came down, he just left and said to take care of you first.¡±


    ¡°C-Crying?¡± I repeat what he said.


    He nodded, ¡°Yes! I don¡¯t know because he suddenly entered the room. He noticed me here in the kitchen at 1 AM because I was thirsty,¡± he added.


    I thought about it and worried about mama, she didn¡¯t even text or call. It seems like it¡¯s always busy and there¡¯s something to hide. But if there is, what is it?


    Until BenChua tapped me, ¡°Are you going to church? I¡¯m just like you. Let¡¯s go to church.¡± This invitation is surprising because he is the one who offered it.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ¡°Are you going to church?¡± I said jokingly.


    ¡°Of course! I¡¯m also a devout person just in case I rarely go to church because I¡¯ve been really busy.¡± He bragged while still adjusting himself as if he thought he could pass me with actions.


    ¡°You know if you¡¯reing, just get ready and I¡¯ll take a shower first. Consume your coffee and I¡¯ll wash this ss.¡± When I order and stand up. I wanted tough out loud because of how he looked now, but in the end, I just chose to go upstairs to take a shower as well.


    There¡¯s a CR downstairs but I¡¯d rather just be in my room so I can call mama. I feel different now like something is wrong or I¡¯m just really worried. I¡¯m no longer happy with what¡¯s been happening these past few days.


    Instead of thinking about anything, I just chose to pick up my cell phone and dial my mom¡¯s number. But, I waited a few minutes and it just rang. Mom, answer me. Where are you


    I¡¯ve made a few calls but here, I only receive ringing. By the time I noticed the time, we were about to leave with only 30 mins left. I hurried inside and without hesitation, I hurried to take a bath.


    After I took a bath, I got dressed immediately because BenChua was waiting downstairs. He was refreshing, going to church. It¡¯s not that I¡¯m judging him or anything, it¡¯s just really surprising because it seems like in the past, he didn¡¯te with us. I adjusted myself when suddenly there was a knock on the door.


    ¡°Love? Are you done? What time is it oh, we¡¯re going to travel!¡± This cry caused me to smile slightly because of our situation.


    ¡°I¡¯m going down too, just wait. Thank you!¡±


    I hope it¡¯s just true that we¡¯re like this, and I hope I don¡¯t know anything else about him.


    And in a few moments, I wasing down as well. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± I said happily.


    ¡°How long have you been ?! What bath did you take, love? You didn¡¯t even take me with you,¡± he said innocently. I hit him using my hand, ¡°Hey! It¡¯s Sunday, let¡¯s go!¡± I just pulled his hand out because I would lock this door and the gate.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    He followed and opened the door of his car for me, ¡°Ride dear,¡± he said.


    I smiled at what he said and went inside. I don¡¯t know why I feel like this when he mentions the word love in English, I feel my heart jumping inside my body.


    I didn¡¯t realize it was inside and he immediately put a seatbelt on me. ¡°Thanks! But maybe BenChua I¡¯ll get used to what you say and do,¡± I said.


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll repeat it many times so you know I love you. Just, after our church, we¡¯ll go somewhere.¡± His voice was soft and he was already wearing his seatbelt. I just nodded and suppressed my trembling, is that right instead of shivering at the mass but it looks like him first.


    @PARISH CHURCH


    We have already arrived at St. Parish Church neatly, lots of people but it was also good and we found a seat. The mass was already starting when we arrived but thank you because we were still able to catch up.


    And as we listened, I couldn¡¯t help but turn to my left. He was sitting there and he was focused on the mass.


    Lord, is this the one for me? If your answer is yes, I will not refuse.


    ¡°Stop looking at me like that I know, I¡¯m handsome¡± Its weak voice caused me to look back to the front.


    ¡°N-no!¡± I whispered.


    He just smiled foolishly and immediately returned the focus to the mass, I didn¡¯t even look because I might me him for being naughty. I don¡¯t want to add my sin again because of my mind.


    We spent about an hour at church and when it was over we decided to eat fast food first.


    ¡°Where do you want to eat?¡± he asked as he held the steering wheel.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just go to KFC, my favorite American fast food to eat,¡± I said.


    ¡°Sure!¡± He turned the car on and we headed straight to KFC.


    And as he drove, he broke our silence. KFC is not far but we reached traffic. He stopped driving first because there was still traffic. In reality, the traffic was moving slowly. So first we need to extend our patience. And I didn¡¯t expect thest thing he said.


    ¡°Cin, my love, can you be my girlfriend? he asked which makes me surprised.


    I can¡¯t, I have a boyfriend but I don¡¯t have any news about him.

 Chapter 13: Tea Truth

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I can¡¯t sleep, until now I¡¯ve been thinking about what he said this morning. It¡¯s hard to ept, and I can¡¯t absorb everything. Ugh! But there is a part of me that I want to answer.


    ¡°Will you be my girlfriend?¡±


    Honestly, many sentences he can say, this is the one I can¡¯t answer right away. I want to know him more and I want to understand his personality first before saying YES, and I want to break with my long-distance rtionship. But, how? If until now, we don¡¯tmunicate with each other. As far as I know, he is busy, but this time it takes a lot of time.


    Instead of wasting time on that, I decided not to think about it because I might lose focus on what I¡¯m going to do right now.


    I¡¯m currently in front of myptop and checking my emails to see if I have anything important to take care of or have a new schedule. Although every week is constantly, it can be changed for a purpose; especially when our Head updates on Mondays about tasks, events, and schedules.


    Since there are no new updates, I chose to have breakfast. I go downstairs and go to the dining area to get some food to eat, but I remember something; Is mama home, yet? She didn¡¯t have any messages or calls for me since yesterday and evenst night. Until I could smell fried eggs and bacon. ¡°Good morning, daughter! Sit down next to BenChua so we can eat after it¡¯s cooked,¡± my mom said while cooking. She is already here.


    I just followed what mama said, even though I wanted to talk to her in-depth because she didn¡¯t even tell me what was happening to her.


    BenChua opened it with a sweet smile. I admit he is handsome, and damn his smile is adorable and he closes his eyes when he smiles. ¡°Good morning, love!¡± He greeted me warmly, I quickly became quiet because mama didn¡¯t know about us yet.


    ¡°Sweetie, I heard that. Let him do it for you. I already know that he likes you.¡±


    ¡°R-really? How mommy?¡±N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    She put the cooked dish on the table and said, ¡°He asked for permissionst night that he was supposed to be your lover. But I said there is no case against me but the decision is still up to you. Another thing daughter, sorry that I can update you yesterday I alreadye homete because my phone got drained. I am so sorry¡­ ¡°my mom exined and held my hand.


    ¡°Sorry baby! I already say it.¡± BenChua is already speaking and I am confused about what is happening to us.


    ¡°Yes daughter, we have a lot to talk about, but this time sweetie, just eat your breakfast now because your future boyfriend will take you to your workter. ¡± She said while putting some food on my te.


    ¡°Mom, I and BenChua are not totally in a rtionship. But, thanks for this! ¡± I correct her and eat my food because I feel hungry right now.


    While I look at my left side beside me is BenChua, smiling there while eating his food.


    Then suddenly, he speaks up. ¡± Yes, mom! I mean, auntie I will take care of her and I will do my best to achieve her precious, yes.¡± My momughed at why I be quiet because of what he did.


    ¡°All right, let¡¯s eat,¡± Mom announced because I will be gettingte if we continue this conversation. We ate together until Ben speak again, ¡± I will have work right now, and I am excited that you will know that,¡± he said which makes me think about what he talking about.


    A few moments, we also finished eating, we said goodbye to mama and so we go to work, of course, I also I want to know where BenChua working. Finally, little by little, I will get to know him more.


    We are currently riding in his car, and honestly, I always feel safe every time he is with me. It was like he was my second home.


    ¡°Where you are working, BenChua? And finally, I will know it!¡± I said while looking at the outside.


    ¡°You¡¯ll find outter,¡± he replied.


    ¡°H-ha?¡± I asked consciously.


    ¡°Just, you¡¯ll know me soonest and you will love me soba-¡± I cut what he say and said, ¡°Focus on driving, you¡¯re too noisy BenChua!¡±


    ¡°Besides, you are getting attached to me too fast so you are saying that you loved me already but the truth, no! It¡¯s all part of the affection, not true love.¡± I added.


    ¡°Nope! You¡¯re my only love, baby. I know it! Like the time we met, I can say I found my home,¡± he exined.


    ¡°H-ha? Bu¨C¡± he cut my words and speak again, ¡°Give me time, this is for you. You¡¯ll find outter.¡±


    After our chaotic conversation, I just chose to frown and keep quiet. He just twists everything I say, and no matter what I do, he doesn¡¯t even have a sensible answer. Ugh! My situation is so hard! So I decided to look outside, fortunately, there is no traffic now it looks like I will get to the office early.


    ¡°We are here!¡± He said cheerfully and parked his car in the parking lot. I checked my watch first and it was only 7:30 a. m. I still have a time allowance of 30 minutes. I don¡¯t gette because I want to be punctual all the time.


    I wonder why he is with me right now. Why he is here?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Miss Montevi,¡± he said seriously and I covered my mouth for what I heard.


    ¡°Good day, sir!¡± every employee greets him with full of respect.


    My eyes widened, but he just returned a sweet smile.


    ¡°Yes, I am!¡±


    ¡°YOU ARE THE CEO OF SPYNATA INCORPORATION ?!¡± I said in surprise and pointed at him.


    ¡°Yes baby, then I will be your husband, said proudly.


    ¡°But how?¡±


    ¡°Since when?¡±


    ¡°Really? For real?!¡±


    He just pulled my hand away and we went inside thepany? And as he held my hand-mixed emotions are what I feel now. Moreover, I don¡¯t know how, where, why, what, and when it happened.


    As we spell out every space in this corner of thepany every employee greets him cheerfully and all of them are working right now; because they don¡¯t know he ising unexpectedly. But I see some of them having second thoughts because BenChua holding my hand right now. I try to get it but he holds it tightly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mind them, don¡¯t worry a lot. I know everything. Just be yourself. You will be my assistant for now and my future girlfriend,¡± he said authoritatively until we climbed the VIP elevator. It¡¯s blonde that¡¯s just for her.


    ¡°BenChua, please take care of me.¡± I cried.


    ¡°H-ha why?¡± he asked worriedly.


    ¡°I¡¯m surprised sir, sorry.¡± I respect and still don¡¯t sink in with what happened. I feel the coldness of the ice because of thinking and knowing that he is my boss and the CEO. I really can¡¯t believe it.


    Until the elevator opened and we went through a wide and long space. ¡°This time, you will see the secret office of Spynata Incorporation, just be with me.¡± It winked and took my hand again.


    Honestly, I love what he does and makes me feel but I think about the events because I feel so fast that I have no choice.


    He brings me to his big office, I can¡¯t speak because I just saw it now. This is what our manager forbids us to go to.


    ¡°Soon you will work here with me,¡± BenChua whispered and wink at me.

 Chapter 14: My New Office

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I was surprised by what I learned about BenChua. I can¡¯t imagine after being our dormmate and bing my suitor, I am now a full-fledged CEO at the ce where I work here at Spyanata Incorporation. My future will be different! But kidding aside, I am not like that- I am not a gold digger.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked while looking at me.


    ¡°Yes boss!¡± I replied quickly.


    He touched my cheek, ¡°Very formal love, but I hope when we¡¯re at home love just call me,¡± he whispered with a soft voice.


    I hit him andugh at him because after what happened yesterday, I am here in his office with him. It¡¯s too big and it¡¯s innovative to act, but even then I have less work to do; because when he doesn¡¯t have a meeting or work, I¡¯ll just brew coffee.


    ¡°All right boss, I¡¯ll be at my table first,¡± I said goodbye and went back to my table, I didn¡¯t leave or go away because the CEO¡¯s secretary was also in his office. He just smiled and went back to what he was doing, and since he had just returned to work he was sure he had a lot to take care of.


    I looked around and noticed the cleanliness because you can only see ck and white, most of all I also noticed that he doesn¡¯t have much use. It¡¯s a big space because if I estimate it, I feel like there could be three offices here by chance. Now, the events are still a big surprise for me but instead of thinking about it when I think I want to ept this, at least I will get to know my future boyfriend better. I also didn¡¯t think that our manager, the CEO, was referring to him, sost time he said he was still hanging out, that¡¯s it.


    And because my future boyfriend and our boss are busy, I just chose to be familiar with the tools here and the things I should do to get better when I start.


    I went through the papers in front of me one by one, it was thick and when I opened it there were rules and regtions inside but Sir Kiel¡¯s top 3 rules came to me that caught my attention more because the words are in all caps.


    First, I don¡¯t like someone always beingte.


    Second, I loved chocte coffee. I can drink three times a day. Chocte coffee is the best for me.


    Third, the phone is not allowed in my office unless it is needed.


    I nodded because all of his rules are easy but I don¡¯t want to becent especially since I haven¡¯t worked with him yet, it¡¯s hard. I just remembered everything listed and cleared my table so he wouldn¡¯t have to say anything.


    It stood up and approached me to hand over a thick folder. ¡°Cin my love, check this I need this tomorrow morning and tomorrow you will be with me, I have a meeting with our investor,¡± he said seriously.


    ¡°Okay sir, noted!¡± I said politely.


    I also took the folder he gave me, I swallowed because it was so thick that I felt like I would be tested. I don¡¯t do this kind of work, I often just take care of the papers that are needed.


    ¡°The amount,¡± I whispered to myself as I unfolded it one by one.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± Sir Kiel asked, who was in front of me now and was very worried because he couldn¡¯t paint what it looked like.


    ¡°Y-yeah! I¡¯m fine,¡± I said politely.


    ¡°Sure? All right, I¡¯ll leave you here at the office first, I need to talk to someone first. I¡¯ll show you somethingter, study those first.¡± He kissed my forehead once and then left.


    I was shocked by what he did but when he finally left I smiled. Is this how a CEO loves? If so, I will never release him again! I just followed his order because I¡¯m sure he will show a lot that I think is part of my being his secretary.


    I put aside the folder I was reading recently, I stood up first and walked around it because I also want to be familiar with it every time I go out ande in. The real size of this office isn¡¯t it? Wait, are her parents still alive? He rarely mentions that to me, so I don¡¯t know anything about his life, especially about his family.


    I started walking around and I could see that everything was very clean and tidy here in his office.


    He also loves nts because there are big nts on each side, I approached them to find out if it¡¯s true or maybe it¡¯s just artificial but it¡¯s true.


    Wow, Amazing! It¡¯s rare for a man to love nts or else he just trips with something like this inside.


    I even circled myself around his desk. I saw there how she could be clean and organized because of its neatness and all the things she needed werebeled so you couldn¡¯t see what was ced in each little circle. But his photos caught my attention, I smiled and looked at them carefully. He¡¯s so cute here and most of all I see the old woman next to him, I feel like it was her mother because they look like the same eyes and nose.


    They were the only two I saw and nothing else. Maybe he is an only child or maybe they are really just the two of them together but where is his mother now? I still frowned at those worries. The door opened and a handsome creature came out of it- Sir BenChua. He frowned and almost crossed the path of his eyebrows.


    ¡°Good afternoon, sir!¡± I greet it as it gets closer and closer to me. I did not expect him to respond because he quietly approached me especially and hugged me tightly.


    ¡°I need you¡­ I miss you,¡± he said weakly and hugged even more.


    I don¡¯t even know what happened to him but I feel tired and sad because of the weight of his body. I slipped out of his embrace and looked at his face. ¡°Are you okay? What happened to you, sir?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Nothing, stop calling me sir. Love is better. Next time I¡¯ll just take you around here in your office. I know you¡¯ve been around but it¡¯s not over yet. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s still a lot of time this time I want to rest with you, after all, you¡¯re my priority.


    I was about to speak but he pulled my hand away and through the nearby ck door, we entered it. ¡°Where are we going-¡±


    We were greeted by a simple bed that was ssic in appearance because of itsyout and the designs on each side. Nothing has changed in color but what your eyes can see is only brown and dirty white.


    ¡°W-what are we going to do here?¡±


    He closed the door and pulled my hand away again and we sit on the bed. My heartbeat is so fast as if there were so many reindeer that having a series of jumps.


    ¡°S-sir¡­¡±


    Hey down and pulled me next to him and my heart beat faster and faster. ¡°Just give me an hour, love. I¡¯ll rest first and you¡¯re just here next to me,¡± she said. He also closed his eyes and I did not hesitate to speak because he needed to rest.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    I am currently facing him and feeling his whole being, the tip of his nose, and his red lips. I then bit my lower lip because of my thoughts but I tried to erase it because it was wrong.


    While the man in front of me was asleep now, I just memorized his whole face. Perfect so much that God seems so blessed.


    ¡°Stop looking at me like that love. I know I¡¯m handsome.¡± Speaking of which even with one¡¯s eyes closed.


    Did he fall asleep? I think he is not.


    ¡°Sleep now!¡± I ordered it and I waited for what he would say but I only heard faint snoring. I guess he is sleeping now, then I whisper. ¡°Sleep well. my love.¡±


    I moved my hand and waved it in front of him to see if he was still awake or what, but there was no response yet. It looks like my future is asleep. I just thought of turning a blind eye to apany him to rest, I hope it won¡¯t end¡­ If only it could be like this and I hope nothing will change no matter what we both go through.

 Chapter 15: Courtship Time

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    I woke up because of the fragrant smell, the smell of Palmolive shampoo and that is from Cin¡¯s hair. She was sleeping soundly next to me so I couldn¡¯t help but stare at her gentle face. I turned to her to see her perfect face since I saw how beautiful she is. I don¡¯t want to look anymore. It¡¯s just you, I hope it¡¯s you¡­


    I got up and just hugged her, it looks like she will wake upter. Honestly, I¡¯m not sure what I¡¯m going to do with Cin but her identity attracts me a lot. Because she is the most honest, mature, and awesome woman that I met. I never thought I would fall in love with her after he stabbed me every day. As the saying goes, ¡°The more you hate, the more you love.¡± She mentions that she has a boyfriend, but where he is? She is lying.


    I looked at her beautiful face and I remember something. We are really like dogs and cats because we are full of quarrels, and arguments and often end up being ignored. But I can only say one thing we are met to know each other. I brewed coffee first because I wanted to wait for him to eat well when he woke up. This VIP room that I have is just for me, she is the first girl toe and stay here. I don¡¯t know what she has that grabs my attention more, either because I¡¯m not interested in women.


    I sit first at the nearby table on the side of the bed. While sipping coffee, I remembered all the pain of my past. I hate my father for being a liar to us and f*ck I remember his bastard actions.


    FLASHBACK


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter and you can¡¯t introduce me to your parents, huh? BenChua is ten years old right now, don¡¯t you still have any ns? Even the marriage, you forgot!¡±


    ¡°Give me time to do this! You know I¡¯m doing everything but most of all, my reputation, my name. Besides, your requests are not easy.¡±


    ¡°Oh wow! So I¡¯m still really bad here huh?! Oh, because of my request? Do you love us? Or you don¡¯t value us, Paolo?! ¡°Wait, what¡¯s the request? It¡¯s your obligation. Why did I agree, why do I still love you!¡±


    ¡°Love, I care about you. But this time, it¡¯s not possible, you know, right?¡± The man holding my mother¡¯s hand pleaded.


    ¡°Damn Paolo! Of course, who are we for you? We¡¯re just here oh, there¡¯s no ce in your life because I¡¯m second only to your son! I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry if I¡¯m not your original wife¡­ ¡±


    END OF FLASHBACK


    I pressed my grip on the ss I was drinking choco coffee while my left hand was not restrained from moving away from the table, in the intensity of anger, I hit it.


    The girl in bed woke up because of the noise I made. I adjusted myself and let go of the coffee I was drinking. ¡°Good afternoon, baby!¡± I greet him here to make him think that there is just no such noise. I also didn¡¯t intentionally make any noise in case I remembered the bitterness of yesterday. ¡°A-are you okay?¡± it¡¯s questioned with a streak of remembrance to me. My heart became calm when I saw his innocent face, he was like this when he first woke up. She¡¯s so beautiful, especially.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    I came over here and caressed her face, ¡°I¡¯m okay. You, how are you sleeping?¡± I asked. She smiled which made my heart beat faster and when she opened her mouth it went even crazier as if something would fall when he stopped what she was going to say. ¡°I slept well, Sir BenChua. The sweetness of the bed is soft. Wait, have you been awake before?¡± she asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s good then, I¡¯m d to hear that. Not just now. Do you want some coffee or let¡¯s eat?¡± I offered him then I sipped my coffee that had cooled down because I hadn¡¯t drunk too much before. ¡°I¡¯m hungry too, let¡¯s eat.¡±


    We went out of my VIP room and I also wanted to surprise him so that he would know that I was serious with him. Luckily too and I remembered that I had an order of flowers and included her favorite choctes. Maybe I¡¯ll just give it when we get home so that at least I can give it to my aunt as well. ¡°Where are we going to eat, sir?¡± is a formal inquiry.


    ¡°Just at Hjian Restaurant, I¡¯ll treat you, and stop calling me sir okay? Just baby or love.¡± I whispered to her left ear and then I took her hand. I don¡¯t know why my fun is overflowing now, she is gorgeous in my eyes and I think she deserves everything that I have right now. The strength that I think I hit him.


    ¡°Sure! I need to be formal because you know there are many apples in the world.¡± excuse it and let go of my hold on him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mind them, I don¡¯t care what they say. Shall I still shout that I love you?¡±


    ¡°BenChua!¡±


    ¡°Okay baby, I will do that. Come on!¡± I took his hand and we headed straight to Hjian Restaurant. It¡¯s just a walking distance, there¡¯s no need to drive because it¡¯s next door. This is my restaurant, I built it next to mypany so that at least there is a restaurant nearby. And because I am half Chinese because of my grandfather, this Hjian is the name I thought of.


    We went in and I let him choose our orders. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s nice here! Wait, why does something seem weird?¡± Omg! Do you also own it? ¡°He said in shock.


    ¡°Y-yes!¡± He saw my picture on the side of the door, I was so busy that I lost my mind to remove it. So here it is, he knows right away.


    ¡°It¡¯s embarrassing, you¡¯re already the CEO and you still own a Filipino-Chinese Restaurant. It¡¯s shocking!¡± she snorted, causing me tough a little because of how scared she is now.


    ¡°Oh why are youughing?!¡± she annoyed. We are currently sitting and waiting for food. She couldn¡¯t order right away so I just chose what we could eat. ¡°Nothing baby. You¡¯re just cute! You¡¯ll take care of them too,¡± I replied. ¡°But¡­ it¡¯s just a trick because you¡¯re here. I¡¯m just in the mouth.¡±


    I took his hand and looked him in the eye. ¡°Stop! I love you and you¡¯re important to me. I don¡¯t care what you are, I ept you no matter who you are. Remember that okay? Besides, everything I have will soon be yours. So please, stop insulting yourself. It hurts. me, ¡°I exin. ¡°I will always do my best so you know I don¡¯t have all that. I will court you the way I know and I will make sure you don¡¯t think about it again,¡± I said boldly until our meal arrived.


    ¡°Yes, my Sir BenChua,¡± she said softly. ¡°Thank you!¡± she replied to the waiter and he offered me to eat as well.


    Honestly, I was full to see him eating but because I didn¡¯t want to mislead him I just went along and I will admit it was the happiest day of my life- to be with and see him more closely. While eating we just talked about various things. It¡¯s funny because after we became dogs and cats, here we are, happily exchanging stories.


    ¡°You know, even your mood is also talking to you, huh! But I didn¡¯t think that after being a stranger we would be like this,¡± sheughed as she stabbed the pasta with a fork. I ordered specialty pasta that we have that the ingredient of it is white and kinds of seafood. ¡°It¡¯s delicious, isn¡¯t it? Can we get some to bring home?¡± she asked and I smiled because she liked our specialty pasta. ¡°Sure! I¡¯ll have the chef make a new one for auntie.¡± I yelled at him because of his choking. I quickly reached for the tea juice because of what had happened.


    ¡°Are you okay, baby?¡± I asked. She first drank the tea juice that I gave to her and calmed down for a while. ¡°Slow down in moves, your speed! It makes me smile. Why is it like this? In all her actions, I find it cute even if she¡¯s pissed or disgusted with me.


    ¡°Hey! Stop that! You¡¯ve been watching before, baby.¡± She covered her mouth as she called along with the baby.


    ¡°I heard it, finally you called me baby. Damn, I loved it!¡±


    ¡°Ugh! Why did I slip¡­ It¡¯s all your fault, sir!¡± She whispered which made me smile because I could hear what she was saying even though her voice was weak.


    ¡°Okay sorry. Are you done eating?¡± I asked.


    She adjusted herself, ¡°Yes! I just want the pasta,¡± she reminded her of his request. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll just have it delivered to our house first,¡± I exined.


    She smiled and I saw my happy pill again, her smile that make me feel better and I would always want to see it on her lips.


    ¡°Come on? We¡¯ll take care of something,¡± I said when I saw the time on my watch had passed at one o¡¯clock.


    Before we finally left, I told the staff to cook immediately and before 5:00 in the afternoon they would be able to deliver to the address I gave.


    When we finally got inside my restaurant he hugged me. ¡°Thank you for lunch! Thank you for making me feel better this day.¡± She smiled again at me and give me a smacking kiss on my chin.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± once dragged by my hand to return to the office.


    I let her hold my hand, her hand with tenderness, and her kiss even for a moment, I want to repeat.


    I give up on you, Cin. I love you¡­ I will always love you.


    We¡¯re back in the office and then back again to the reality that work shoulde first. I am a hardworking person, so I can¡¯t just finish what I¡¯m asked to do. I make sure it is the best and concise. information and on time.


    Until I received a call, and because Cin was busy I answered it.


    ¡°How are you, my dear child? I am here in the Philippines. ¡°Why else would shee back? When is she here in the Philippines? No, I won¡¯t see her. Not now¡­ and I don¡¯t.

 Chapter 16: The Past Encounter

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Many days passed, and I could no longer understand BenChua¡¯s actions. He is always acting like a woman who has a period. He was hot-tempered with the employees but when I was talking to or in front of him, he was too much of a boss so sometimes he was afraid to approach. But we are in the samepany and one room because I am his secretary. So here, I need to take care of myself lest he bes a dragon in no time.


    I also always notice that his phone rings but he doesn¡¯t answer. What could be his problem? While I was busy arranging his schedule, his phone rang again but he didn¡¯t care, he seemed too busy with what he was reading.


    I can¡¯t help but look at his habit because it sounds repetitive but he just lets it go. Since I can¡¯t control myself anymore, I ask him. ¡°Sir? Won¡¯t you still answer that? It almost rings 10 times.¡±


    He look at me and said, ¡°This matter is not your business. Focus on your work!¡± I almost dry my saliva in my throat because of his extreme seriousness. I said I should just shut up. I gave him a forced smile and apologized. Your phone is so distracting. Steady sound, when that sounds and you don¡¯t have to answer that.


    I just chose to do what he said because I don¡¯t want to argue with him anymore. He¡¯s not like this when we¡¯re outside, he¡¯s just strict when we¡¯re in the office as if there¡¯s no one for him. When ites to work, work is a must.


    I looked at my watch and it was less than noon, but my stomach was boiling. Why are you self hungry in the morning? BenChua suddenly stood up and said, ¡°I need to go in the meantime Cin. You¡¯ll take care of it first. If you¡¯re hungry, you can take your lunch early okay? I¡¯ll leave.¡± He said goodbye and I just nodded to him and smiled in agreement with what he said.


    Honestly, he is so sweet and caring even though he is often rude he still proved that he loves me. I smiled when I thought of them. Maybe we are destiny because of the time he lived with us. My boyfriend Mark and I are LDRs, but the other day he didn¡¯t even have a clue so I¡¯m also confused as to why I let myself fall in love with BenChua.


    In the middle of my drama, my cell phone rang. I quickly took it out of my bag to answer because it might be important.¡±Hello?¡± I speak on the other line.


    ¡°Hi, baby! How are you? I wanted to tell you something, can we meet after school?¡± this question caused me to look at who I was talking to. It¡¯s an unknown number so I didn¡¯t recognize it, it seems to be his new number but his voice is familiar to me.


    I stand up and put the cellphone back in my ear, ¡°M-Mark?¡± ¡°Yes baby, I¡¯m Mark. I¡¯ll pick you up at 6 p. m so, we can meet. I¡¯ll be waiting for you outside. Just wait for my call.¡± Then he dropped the call before I could even speak.


    Wait, is heing here? What if BenChua found out! Ugh! Too bad he disappeared from my mind.


    I¡¯m almost sweating sticky, I don¡¯t know I entered. I know it¡¯s wrong, but BenChua and I are still totally having something romantic feelings for each other and before I answer him I will fix Mark and me first.


    I adjusted myself because the door suddenly opened and BenChua spat with a frown on his face. Iughed a little when I saw him but I didn¡¯t notice it because I didn¡¯t want him to get mad at me. Weirdly, he¡¯s angry, he just thinks it¡¯s exhausting.


    ¡°I can¡¯t deliver youter, I¡¯ll just take care of something. Just take care, Cin. Just update me when you get home,¡± he said seriously while sitting in his office chair.


    I felt a little pain in my heart because I couldn¡¯t be with him but despite that, he also didn¡¯t know I was going to talk to Mark.


    ¡°All right, it¡¯s okay,¡± I answered sparingly and when I saw the time on my watch I chose to say goodbye to him.


    ¡°Have you eaten?¡± I asked in surprise before finally leaving the office. ¡°Yes, I eat already. I¡¯ll ask you to do something else,¡± he said in the other line seriously, so there was another pounding in my chest.


    ¡°W-what?¡± I asked worriedly. ¡°Later. Eat first, I¡¯ll fix something,¡± he said.


    I just swallowed and adjusted myself, I don¡¯t know but I was suddenly nervous about what he was going to do. If anything it would have been just about my work with him as secretary. I just let it go because I don¡¯t want to think about it first. After all, Mark and I will meetter. This is another one of my problems, he doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s happening to me. I just went straight to the canteen and I didn¡¯t expect anything strange there. After all, there weren¡¯t too many people, which was surprising because by noon there should have been a lot of food.


    I just ordered something to eat and ordered a pickled dish. I also didn¡¯t go on a trip to eat a lot because of what I was thinking. I was eating when my cell phone rang. I received a message from Mark, I read it and I didn¡¯t expect it toe up to me.


    I want to see you so we can personally talk about what should be. I know I¡¯ve been busy and so have you. My conscience can¡¯t handle this anymore so I¡¯ll talk to you personally, Cin. See youter!


    It¡¯s simple and he hasn¡¯t mentioned anything yet but I¡¯m already hurt by them. I don¡¯t know but I feel there is strange and bad news that he will admit to me. Whatever they are I need to prepare, I also need to prove myself¡­


    I ran out of food because I wanted to go back to the office. I have nothing else to do there but finish the other tasks I have.


    ****


    UNEXPECTED CONVERSATION


    I have already returned to the office but BenChua is not there I feel, he is busy with what he is doing. If anything he would have finished that. I just went back to my table and took care of what I had to finish.


    While I was taking care of what I was doing on the table, I saw a white envelope there with my name Cin My Loves on the back with three more hearts at the end.


    I smiled when I saw it, I opened it because I knew it was from BenChua the man who makes my heart beat fast right now. Sentences came to me that made my heart beat faster.


    Hi Cin, I am sorry if I can¡¯t go with you. I am really busy and I want to apologize to you, my mom is alive and she wille this week. Maybe I¡¯ll say goodbye to aunt next week so I can stay at the mansion. This is really what I¡¯m going to say, I don¡¯t want to see you sad, so I just went through the letter. I¡¯m sorry, I have dinner with my momter so I can¡¯t stay long with you. Always be careful, I miss you, my future.


    -BenChua your future husband


    I almost cried when I finished reading his letter. I want to meet her mom but not now, I need to fix my problem with Mark first. I need to break up, I know it¡¯s wrong but I want to rify everything with him, soon.


    I set aside his letter and returned my focus to theptop. I fix everything because Mark and I will meet soon. I want to deal with him properly and be ready for our conversation even though I know I¡¯m the one who will have a hard time with it.


    A few more hours passed and I finally finished some of Sir BenChua¡¯s paperwork for his proposal for his ongoing partnerships. I didn¡¯t change anything, I just did more onpiling and revising the pieces of information. I stretched first and twisted my head because it was also tiring to focus on theptop for a few hours. I looked at my watch and it was only an hour and it was 5 pm but Sir BenChua never came back. This is how busy the CEO is. I thought it was just petty-petty.


    My cellphone on the table shed to signal that I had received a message. I picked it up and read an unknown number I received.


    UNKNOWN NUMBER


    I¡¯m here, Cin. I¡¯ll just wait for you outside. See you.


    Received 4:30 PM


    I know this message is from him ¨C Mark. So I cleaned my desk and tidied myself up. Because there was only half an hour left and I knew we would go hometer. I¡¯m nervous because of what could happen but I know we also need it to find out and say what should be.


    Half an hourter, I prepared myself and went out first for our attendance. Because in and out is important in work here to ensure your attendance as an employee. After that, I took a deep breath first and called the number that had called me earlier.


    ¡°Hello, Mark? Where are you?¡±


    ¡°Hi! I can see you right next to the parking lot and the ck car opposite the red on the right, that¡¯s how you can see me.¡±


    ¡°All right, just wait for me.¡± I dropped the call and went straight to the parking lot.


    I caught a glimpse of the ck car and saw the tall man standing there wearing a red t-shirt. He smiled at his cell phone as if talking to someone, I felt pain but I just let go and continued walking until he saw me.


    He straightened up and hid his cell phone in the back pocket of his pants. ¡°You¡¯re already there, let¡¯s just talk in my car.¡± Suddenly I agreed and got in front of his car. This is the fourth time that I met him, but this time I feel weird.


    We sat down but we were both dumbfounded and didn¡¯t know what to say. I adjusted my seat and broke the silence between the two of them. ¡°K-How are you?¡± Introduction I once think. to him.


    He replied, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ve just been busy with other things. Cin, I don¡¯t want to prolong it. I¡¯ll admit,¡±


    ¡°H-huh?!¡±


    ¡°Please forgive me, I love you, you already know that. But my conscience can no longer allow you not to know what I¡¯m doing. I hope you forgive me¡­ I hope.¡± It held my hand causing me to be even more surprised because I couldn¡¯t understand his point.


    ¡°Direct your point, Mark!¡± I said seriously.


    I bow and pause for a moment. ¡°What¡¯s up, Mark?!¡± I said confidently. But his words make me stuck in the position where I am right now. He said, ¡°I cheated on you, Cin¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry I don¡¯t want to be swallowed up by my conscience, so here I tell you personally. I can¡¯t fool you anymore, Cin. I¡¯m sorry if I feel bad because the truth is I already have someone else, so I¡¯m also here to personally ask for forgiveness from you, ¡°he said tearfully.


    But I didn¡¯t say a word because I don¡¯t understand my feelings right now. It is mixed emotions. But what did he say? Did he cheat on me?


    ¡°Cin, my baby, my love! Forgive me.¡± He begged while still holding my hands but I remained silent and could not move in my seat. I could not understand everything he said.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°I know I¡¯m hurting you now, so it¡¯s okay for you to p me and leave. You don¡¯t deserve me,¡± he exined.


    Unable to hold back, tears slowly poured down my eyes from earlier.


    I let go of his grip on my hand. ¡°Let¡¯s break up! Stop contacting me! I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll forgive you, but if anyone is your woman now, take care!¡± I got out of his car and that no matter how dirty I was because of my crying, I don¡¯t care as long as I can leave already.


    Why does pain love? Why does the karma I experience seem to be too much? Unexpectedly as I was walking in emptiness a car passed in front of me.


    ¡°Cinaaaaaa!¡±

 Chapter 17: Overflowing Emotions

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I woke up with pain all over my body and reflected the light that I could not understand. ¡°Where I am?¡± I said and I slowly sit down until there was a device attached to my hand.


    ¡°Lady, you¡¯re awake. How are you feeling?¡± asked the old woman who was currently in front of me. I know she¡¯s in his 50s but even though I can see his old age, he still dresses well and his face is a bit lipstick.


    ¡°W-where I am?¡± I asked because I did not understand what was happening.


    ¡°You¡¯re in the hospital right now. I didn¡¯t mean to hit you. My boyfriend brought you here, do you want to call your parents?¡± her presentation.


    I swallowed and thought about what she said because she mentioned her boyfriend had brought me here. The only thing I remember is that I was so upset with my boyfriend, I mean my current ex-boyfriend named Mark and I¡¯m here in the hospital because it¡¯s all his fault.


    ¡°Not anymore, maybe I only got a few scars. Thank you so much for bringing me here.¡± I said seriously.


    ¡°Are you sure, miss? I¡¯m Celina Barbara Wung. I¡¯m sorry for what happened, I didn¡¯t mean to. Why are you running suddenly on the road? Anyway, you need to rest. I¡¯ll just pay your bill here and I will ask anyone to bring you some food. I¡¯ll leave my calling card here if you need something. I¡¯m sorry I have to leave first. ¡± Her long exnation.


    Even though I honestly have some doubts about what is happening today, I still can¡¯t quite imagine that Mark has been fooling me for a long time. Who is her woman?


    Until someone came in and spat out the man I had been thinking about. ¡°I¡¯m here, babe!¡± He greeted the old woman enthusiastically he kissed her on the cheek. ¡°W-what?!¡± I shouted because I was shocked that she was his woman. When else did he love an old woman and hit a sugar mommy huh?!


    ¡°Babe, will you meet?¡± her innocent question.


    I just really raised my eyebrows at what was happening. ¡°NO!¡± I said quickly. ¡°Madam, if only you could leave. You better do it now! Take that man with you, too! I want to rest and I might not be able to control myself, I will use you of what you did to me. Please, leave me now!¡± I give an order to them. It would havee closer to me but I stopped it with my right hand and the man who caused my anger now said, ¡°Sorry Miss, we¡¯re leaving.¡±


    The two of them went out and closed the door. While I¡¯m here alone in the room and can¡¯t even move. I didn¡¯t even p that woman, ugh! But I chose to find my cellphone to call my mother. Fortunately, it was on the table near me. I quickly picked it up and called mama¡¯s number. I hope she answers it, immediately.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Hello, sweetie? Where are you?!¡± my mom asked full of worried because of her high tone of voice.


    ¡°Mom, listen! Just go here to Saint Dr. Avenue Hospital. I¡¯ll exinter. I¡¯ll wait for you.¡±


    ¡°What?! Okay, I got it! I¡¯m on my way, sweetie. Wait for me, Cin.¡±


    Then, less than a few minutes after our conversation. I just bit my lower lip and grabbed my cellphone. How can I tell these events? I don¡¯t like it, ugh! I hope mom believes. While waiting I saw a small piece of paper on the table there was the basket of fruits that maybe that old woman had given. AKA sugar mommy of my ex-boyfriend. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s karma or if destiny just happened to me. I just took that calling card and put it inside my bag.


    A few momentster, there was a knock on my door. ¡°Cin? This is your mom,¡± she said once the door opened and my mother came out very worried.


    It quickly approached me and hugged me tightly. He touched my cheek and said, ¡°A-are you okay? What happened to you? Who did this?¡± A series of questions caused my head to hurt.


    ¡°Just one at a time, ma. Sit down first and I¡¯ll tell you everything.¡± She sits down on the chair on the side next to me. ¡°He¡¯singter too, I told BenChua too,¡± my mother added and held my hand.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m okay. Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s my fault, I crossed suddenly so I collided. My bodies are a bit sore but maybe tomorrow I can go out. But it¡¯s my fault. Mark, my ex-boyfriend¡­ But please, don¡¯t quarrel with your kumara anymore because of this. I know it¡¯s my fault because I didn¡¯t tell you. So here, I was punished because I also kept it a secret. ¡±


    I bent down and tried to hide the tears that were already on both my cheeks. I bit my lower lip so it wouldn¡¯t fall off. But I got emotional and I couldn¡¯t stop it from falling, Mama took my hand and made me lie down. ¡°I know, his mom saidst week. He was the one I went to when I was busy and came homete. It hurts me but I know you love Mark, but I can¡¯t forgive him for cheating. That¡¯s why when I found out that BenChua was your lover, I agreed because he¡¯s the one you deserve. Mark isn¡¯t a cheater. ¡±


    ¡°Mom..¡±


    ¡°Shhhh! You don¡¯t need to cry for that worthless man! I wasn¡¯t wrong when I saw him with a woman in the past few days, but I thought it was just his aunt because that was old. So I¡¯m not sure either, but right now I can say my guts is true.¡± my mom exined.


    I was saddened to hear all that. Mama didn¡¯t even tell me all this, but instead of thinking I just wanted to forget right away. That¡¯s just the way it is with him. Annoying!


    ¡°Are you all right?¡± my mom asked.


    ¡°Yes mom, I¡¯m fine. My body just hurts.¡± I¡¯ll excuse myself for holding my arm at the same time, but the truth is, I¡¯m okay. Even though I was hurt, emotionally.


    ¡°All right, rest first. Will I wake you up when BenChua arrives?¡±


    ¡°Yes mom, but now it¡¯s time for me to rest, first.¡±


    It smiled and stood up, then kissed me. ¡°Oh hey, son, take a break. Be strong I¡¯ll find the one who hit you.¡± Mama made a serious promise but I chose to rest first. My eyes have also closed forever because of the tiredness, pain, and anger I feel now.


    ¡°Auntie, what happened to her?¡±someone shout.

 Chapter 18: The Power of Truth

    Cin¡¯s POV


    BenChua was very worried about me when I woke up. I also lost my negative thoughts on things that hurt me emotionally, who would be more dramatic if you see someone who is very worried about you and now everyone is watching over and taking care of you. I just don¡¯t want to think about my past, Mark¡¯s, and mine. I will forget him.


    I know it¡¯s not easy and I don¡¯t want to re-bound BenChua just because I want to forget. When I finally get out of here I will talk to him. I will be open to him so that he knows and even if this is what happened to me, life should still go on. Everyone deserves to be happy as long as you do the right thing.


    ¡°Are you okay, Cin? I¡¯m sorry I fell asleep. I¡¯m tired physically from the amount of work I¡¯ve been doing. But don¡¯t worry, I can still do it. Are you okay or are you in pain?¡± he asked. What he showed almost touched my heart. I smiled and said, ¡°Of course it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay. I want to get out. What did the doctor say? Can I get out now?¡± I ask here. My eyes also searched for mama because when I woke up the only one who appeared to me now was BenChua.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any news yet, my aunt came out for a while to buy our food. I also asked their cashier, if your bill has already been paid. Wait, what happened?¡±


    I bit my lower lip because I didn¡¯t know how to exin it. So I just made a scene that would deviate my exnation of his question.


    ¡°Ouch! My foot hurts.¡± I said tearfully while holding my right foot. I came from acting like the type he would worry about.


    ¡°Hey? Are you okay? Wait, I will call a doctor!¡±


    Because BenChua is a decision-maker and I¡¯m just pretending that I¡¯m feeling sick. I immediately pulled his hand away. ¡°No! Just stay here, I need you.¡± I slipped so he was calm and I could see his strange smile.


    ¡°Cin, I know you¡¯re a good actress huh? So who did it? Tell me ?!¡± it¡¯s a serious reason for me to be swallowed up in no time and to just bow down because there is nothing left, he already knows. I¡¯ll say it because I just don¡¯t want it now.


    Because his gaze was so sharp and he was waiting for my answer, I just said the part where I was hit by an old woman when I was crossing.


    ¡°What ?! An old woman ran her car against you? Cin, be careful when crossing. Where is she?¡±


    ¡°I kicked him out! He paid my bill, I know I was a fool crossing but I didn¡¯t see a car, I was tired then. If you¡¯re going to preach to me, just leave!¡±


    It came over and took my hand. ¡°No! I¡¯m sorry, babe. You¡¯re the one I¡¯m worried about. I¡¯ll take you to the next one but it¡¯s up to you or else I¡¯ll give you a bodyguard!¡± is a serious suggestion.


    ¡°What babe are you there ?! Don¡¯t. It won¡¯t happen again. Don¡¯t bother anymore, I don¡¯t want to have a bodyguard.¡± I frowned.


    ¡°All right, I¡¯m just your bodyguard.¡± I kissed my right hand and the door opened.


    It coughed slightly and said, ¡°Does it bother me to enter?¡± mama teased the food she was carrying. BenChua and I settled down because of the embarrassing scene. Mom, why did youe in right away, we even had a moment!


    ¡°It¡¯s not aunty, I just really reprimanded your son. I¡¯m reprimanding him,¡± BenChua excused himself with a silly smile.


    Mamaughed because of what she said and she received a weak blow from me. ¡°I¡¯m not scolding, that old man is in a hurry!¡± I irritate my tongue.


    ¡°Oh hey, don¡¯t argue anymore. Eat first. Besides, I¡¯ve already talked to your doctor, you¡¯ll be able to go out tomorrow morning. So after you eat, rest first.¡± Mama ordered and she put the food she was carrying on the table. BenChua also helped him with the care.


    ¡°Ben? You¡¯re here first, aren¡¯t you? Feed my son and you¡¯ll take care of him first. I¡¯ll just take care of something,¡± said my mother as BenChua and I left.


    I noticed that towing he called BenChua¡¯s name is notplete, it¡¯s confusing sometimes but that¡¯s his name. Mama had already left while BenChua and I were the only ones left. I looked at it and there was still a streak of concern on his face. Is this really how he should be concerned? Still handsome!


    ¡°Come on babe, eat now. Do you want me toe with you to make you like me?¡± He holds the food but the tone of his voice is seductive.


    He came over and handed me the food he was holding. It was just porridge because mama knew when I was sick I didn¡¯t eat a heavy meal.


    ¡°What are you going to eat? Stop calling me babe!¡± I said irritably. The name ¡®babe¡¯ is in my favor but of course, I don¡¯t want to get used to it and I have to fix the status of the two of us.


    ¡°I¡¯ll eat after you. I¡¯m okay, I¡¯m worried about you because you need to have a lot of strength,¡± he said seriously and suddenly his aura changed because of my being rude to him.


    I smiled slightly at what I thought. They say, when someone is so worried about you that they love you so much, it means they just don¡¯t like me.


    ¡°All right, I¡¯m going to eat, don¡¯t frown. You¡¯re losing weight.¡± I bowed because I slipped at what I told him. He is! I was still trying to eat until my stomach rang because I was really hungry.


    ¡°Are you? I¡¯m handsome?¡± asking this reason for him to smile now foolishly.


    ¡°H-ha? W-what A-are you saying?¡± I stammered.


    ¡°No! It¡¯s okay to eat oh, you¡¯re gnawing.¡± I Command it.


    I just obeyed hismand, before he swallowed he blew the hot porridge first. I couldn¡¯t help but look into his eyes, it¡¯s serious but you can see how thoughtful he is to you.


    ¡°I know I¡¯m handsome but maybe my handsome man will melt under your stare,¡± he said suddenly.


    I stopped in mockery and raised an eyebrow. You thought you were so handsome, but yes you are handsome BenChua.


    I just tried to chew it before finally responding to what he said. ¡°Where are you! I¡¯ll just eat, my hand can handle it.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s me. I know you want me toe with you.¡±


    ¡°Will you give it or I won¡¯t spend it? All right, go shopping.¡± I seriously promise because his head is growing.


    ¡°It¡¯s your throat when you¡¯re sick, or that¡¯s it. Eat well, huh? I¡¯ll just go out and buy you some water, maybe my aunt forgot earlier. You¡¯re just here.¡± He ordered and I nodded while sipping the porridge.


    BenChua left and I was left alone in the room, I noticed that I was about to run out of porridge when something came to my mind. How can I tell him the truth? What if he gets angry and leaves don him? The difficulty!


    With so many things bothering me now, I first chose to put the porridge on the table next to me and I felt thirsty as well. However, there were more questions in my mind. It¡¯s really hard to love, but it¡¯s harder when you¡¯re left in the air.


    As I waited, I couldn¡¯t help but think of what-what, honestly it¡¯s not easy like this. I thought that when we weren¡¯t talking, it was gone. I was socent, he disappeared and something came into my life but I wasn¡¯t sure either.


    I just gasped at my thoughts. In the middle of my deep thought, there was a knock on the door.


    ¡°Cin?¡± Someone called my name from outside the room.


    I don¡¯t know who that is, but it¡¯s familiar to me. The door opened and I saw who had called me, none other than ex. My ex-boyfriend Mark.


    ¡°What are you doing here?! I don¡¯t need you!¡± I shout.


    ¡°I won¡¯t bother you anymore, I just want to say goodbye and apologize to you again. I know someone is beating your heart right now and it¡¯s okay for me to know that.¡± He exins once reaching for a small paper bag.


    ¡°With or without, you¡¯re gone. I don¡¯t need that. Just thank you all!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m happy for you, always be careful, Cin.¡±


    I just turned around and ignored what he said.


    ¡°Get out of here!¡± I said out loud until another voice spoke.


    ¡°H-ha? I¡¯ll just get here, Cin. What are you saying?¡± thenguage is BenChua. I was confronted because Mark was gone. I bit my lower lip because well they didn¡¯t stretch and importantly I didn¡¯t mention any names.


    ¡°Ah no, that¡¯s just practice from what I sawst time. I just imitated, Go away!¡± I dramatize to distract him from things he shouldn¡¯t ask me.


    ¡°I thought what, here¡¯s the water you drink first. Auntie texted me,ter she¡¯ll be here so after you drink that, rest first.¡±


    I took the water he gave me and drank it as well. I just smiled and went to bed, I only ate a little so it was okay to go to bed again. Before I could close my eyes and finally rest I called him.


    ¡°BenChua, thank you!¡± I said happily and adjusted myself.


    It came over and pinched me, parting my hair. ¡°Just be strong babe, you need that. I¡¯m just here for you all the time,¡± she said softly so a sweet smile shed on my lips because of what she said.


    ¡°All right, take a break, just kiss me next time.¡± It¡¯s a joke. I hit him and turned around. ¡°As much as you know! I¡¯ll take a break.¡±


    Although I had a lot to say and ask him, I just chose to keep quiet I also heard his weakugh and sat on the small sofa that is here in the room. I just noticed that the old woman took the VIP room. I was sad when I remembered that, this is probably the reason for my ex. He just changed me financially and physically. It still has charm because I can barely remember its overall look and body. Compared to me, it¡¯s simple and there¡¯s nothing to be proud of.


    I just hugged myself and hopefully, when I wake upter I will forget the bitterness of the past, the pain of yesterday, and most of all the person who caused me to weaken like this.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    I just closed my eyes even though honestly, I can¡¯t sleep because I remember what my ex said when he confessed earlier. He is my first boyfriend and we have been together for almost two years, but everything is just imagination for me because of his infidelity.


    I tried to remove the weight from my heart but I could do nothing but ept it all. I didn¡¯t realize that wet liquid was falling on both of my eyes.


    Why is it so painful? I hope I never met you, Mark, and I hope BenChua just came already. This will be myst cry for the reason of love.

 Chapter 19: I am here for You

    Cin is having a hard time because of what her ex-boyfriend Mark did. Until now, she could not fully imagine that she had been fooled by it for so long. She thought that she is really bad but the person she loved so much did even worse.¡±Are you all right, daughter? You have been thinking deeply.¡± her mother asked in astonishment and she was also very worried for her because she had just returned home but she was also increasingly stunned by the absence. Moreover, when they returned home, the son became silent as if he were deep in thought.


    ¡°Yes, mom! I¡¯m fine,¡± he said sparingly and just gave his mother a forced smile. BenChua is currently there and has some of the girl¡¯s favorite foods.


    ¡°Hi, babe! Look, oh, I already brought your favorites. Eat it!¡± The young man cheered and handed him the food he had brought with him, including the fruits.


    ¡°Thank you! But I¡¯ll eatter, I¡¯m not hungry, BenChua. Thank you and please stop calling me babe!¡± I said in an angry mood. The mother saw the young man¡¯s sadness so she approached and encouraged her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry my son, maybe she¡¯s just going through something. Just let her go first, eat well, son. I¡¯ll just fix something inside.¡± Thedy smiled and then left the young man BenChua as well. The young man just sat down and tried to be calm and not think about anything.


    He stared at the food he was carrying and even he seemed to have lost his appetite. He couldn¡¯t help but remember the girl¡¯s whole face because he could feel her lethargy. He could not even understand why the girl¡¯s approach to him suddenly changed since she left the hospital.


    What is Cin¡¯s problem? Why is he so dull and acting weird now? What goes through the young man¡¯s mind until he decides to go up there to greet the girl, and let him know the real situation. He knocked and waited for the girl to open it but the surroundings were quiet so he tried to turn the doorknob and there he saw that it was just open. The young man entered and saw the girl lying on her bed and sound asleep.


    You are already asleep. You¡¯re beautiful even if you¡¯ve closed your eyes.


    Unselfishly, the young man stood beside the girl and watched her sleep. She even parted a few strands of her hair so that she could see its total beauty.


    ¡°Uhmm¡­¡± the girl muttered softly. He seemed to feel something strange but it was still close. The young man stopped and remained silent because he did not want to wake it up from its deep sleep. When he was sure that he was asleep, he kissed the girl¡¯s forehead and said words that the girl should have heard. ¡°Whatever you¡¯re going through, I¡¯m just here. You know what, I miss you so much so please wake up, your energy and energy will return when we are together and we talk ¡­ And I hope you are not like that anymore because I don¡¯t like it.


    The young man was about to get up to let the girl into her deep sleep but suddenly grabbed her hand and slowly opened her eyes.


    ¡°Just stay here, stand by me.¡± Please but the girl¡¯s voice is still the same, sluggish and as if no one ate breakfast because it is also straightforward.


    ¡°You need to wake up, and I am sorry. All right, take a break. Just check you here in your room and there is your food and drink on your table. I hope you eatter, ¡°said the man in front of the girl who is still sad now.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m sorry. I don¡¯t want to be treated like that. ¡± The girl sat down and faced the young man. ¡°Why did you get up? Just rx. It¡¯s okay with me, Cin. Just sleep again and take some rest. ¡± The young man exined and held out his hand.


    ¡°I am hungry. I¡¯m going to eat, didn¡¯t you say I should eat? so I got up. Thank you, BenChua. ¡± The girl hugged but as they both turned their backs, the girl could not stop herself from shedding the tears she had umted for a long time.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry BenChua, I know it¡¯s important and you love me. I know that. I¡¯m sorry to everyone. ¡°The girl burst into tears and hugged the young man tightly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, S-sorry¡­¡± he kept saying as if his guilt was too great. The young man patted the girl¡¯s back and tried to calm her down.¡±Shhhh! Cin, that¡¯s not the case with me. I¡¯m just here for you.¡±


    ¡°I can understand why you are like that to me. But this is too much, please don¡¯t avoid with me. I don¡¯t want you to walk away or be lethargic. I¡¯m worried, Cin. ¡±


    The young man was almost emotional in his confession but all the words he released were what he felt. He just bent down and tried to stay calm even though his eyes were threatened with tears.


    ¡°B-BenChua,¡± the girl said.


    The man looked at her but tears were streaming down his left eye. The young man has a mixed aura that could not be painted because of the pain he was feeling. The girl wiped a little wetness from the corner of her eye and forced a smile.


    ¡°You are important to me, BenChua so I will admit it to you. I can¡¯t keep it a secret anymore. I had a rtionship but we were gone because he cheated on me. He was the cause of my ident and then his woman hit me even harder. ¡±


    ¡°I know I deserve it because I also made a mistake but I hope when I admit to you what happened you will forgive me. Sorry, BenChua. ¡±


    The young man took her hand and embraced her lips with a sweet kiss. The girl was very shocked by what she did but for a while, she went with the flow. Follow the passionate kiss that BenChua gives him.


    A few minutes passed and they were both gasping for breath because of the kiss they had made. The girl was swallowed in no time and bowed down because of the shock and embarrassment of what happened. ¡°I don¡¯t care about your past, you are important to me. So I hope you don¡¯t repeat that. It¡¯s not just a kiss you will experience when you treat me like that again. ¡± authoritativenguage of the young man and it stood up.


    ¡°Eat your lunch then rest. I need to go. I will visit you tomorrow. Don¡¯te into the office first, I¡¯ll take care of it. ¡±Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    The girl seemed to have nothing to say and she just nodded at what the young man was saying. Before he finally left his room he kissed her forehead and let out three words that seemed to magically tickle him. ¡°I love you, Cin. All right, I¡¯m leaving. I will ask a favor, just eat. I will be back,ter to check with you. If not, I will call, for now, rest. I understand.¡±


    Cin replied with a forced smile and waved as the young man left. When he left, he felt a sharp pounding in his chest. It was still held and felt.


    ¡°What are you doing? Who do you think you are to make you feel like this? You¡¯re annoying!¡± The girl frowned as if she was very annoyed because of the scene that happened to them but she was able to touch her lips. She remembered the softness of BenChua¡¯s lips and only now did she also remember that the young man who kissed her recently was the first man to get her first kiss. Because her ex-boyfriend never kissed them.


    As long as she saw the food on the table and decided to just eat. She also tried to clear her mind of those who were bothering her.?

 Chapter 20: In One Blood

    The sky was cloudy and the girl could see the leaves dancing along with the windy surroundings.


    ¡°Are you okay? Is there any problem?¡± the man next to him asked in surprise, which made him conscious. The two of them went out first to somehow breathe the breeze.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t the sky beautiful? I hope it¡¯s always like this. The surroundings are kind of quiet and peaceful.¡± The girl looked at the sky while smiling. The young man could do nothing but watch what he was teaching. What is said is also true, even if it is emotional if you pay attention to it but I hope it is the same in all cases; no one thinks.


    ¡°Are you okay? You¡¯ve been like that before. Did you get a rest yesterday? I know I haven¡¯t been back yet. I have a lot of things to do, Cin. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m confused. It¡¯s so messy, I mean I feel like the world does not agree with me. What¡¯s wrong with me why do I have to ept this?¡± the woman asked in surprise and at this point, she turned to face the young man. The situation may be chaotic for the man but he thinks he already knows. He is not stupid or insensitive. It hurts because of what happened to him, even if he wants to defend it but who is he to fight the woman? He was just a stranger to her who suddenly came into the girl¡¯s life.


    ¡°Everything is still very heavy on me. I know I¡¯m wrong too, but I know the truth so I poured cold water on my face. It¡¯s depressing, BenChua. I¡¯m sorry I¡¯m if I like you. I don¡¯t deserve you.¡± The woman who had been smiling for so long cried. The young man felt so much pain that it was as if he had to do something. He came over and hugged her.


    ¡°Stop it, Cin. Enough. You don¡¯t need to exin anymore. Even if everything is messed up with me I will be here for you. Remember this, I¡¯m just here for you. I love you. I will keep everything I said from the beginning that I will court you. Even now, do I know if there is any hope or what? But let me do this so that I can make you feel that I love you so much.


    Cin couldn¡¯t take it anymore, her weakness had swallowed her up. It hugged the young man¡¯s back and there wept. He has mixed emotions. Even though he is confused by everything that happened to him he is still trying to fight back, but now he is giving up.


    The young man make her calm down even though the girl softly sobbing, it didn¡¯t say anything but she was chirping full of pain and anger at the world.


    ¡°BenChua ¡­ B-BenChua, why is that? W-why do I have to experience this, why did he betray me and cheated on me? ¡°Shhh! Your thoughts are wrong! It¡¯s not like that, it¡¯s just a coincidence maybe. I am so sorry, I was wrong to enter your life too but this time I know you need me, you need someone to make you feel better. Please, Cin stops this. Stay! ¡±


    The girl does not know how to ept what the man in front of her is saying now, as long as she knows that she has also be a traitor so she enjoys this-it hurt over and over again.


    He took a deep breath and wiped the tears that had been streaming down his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, BenChua. It¡¯s all my fault so this is how I receive it. I made a mistake. I was wrong¡­ very wrong.¡± To calm the girl¡¯s mood, the young man just hugged her. The young man gave her a big hug and chose to remain silent, he wanted to let the girl know that he was not alone. Cin couldn¡¯t help but release all the weight through her tears.¡±Just cry, I understand you. I¡¯m just here, I won¡¯t leave you.¡±


    At this point, the girl just let him hug the man who was calming her now. He didn¡¯t even want to show weakness like this, but he couldn¡¯t do it all.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    A few moments passed and Cin calmed down. BenChua handed her a handkerchief but the man still wiped away her tears and even though the little make-up he had put on his face was ruined he just let it be erased.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± the man asked her while still wiping her eyes, but Cin snatched the handkerchief and she just wiped it on her face.


    ¡°N-not really¡­ I am mad right now but I know it¡¯s all my fault. BenChua, I¡¯m so sorry. Sorry for everything. You still saw my filth but thank you, because the weight I feel has decreased. I don¡¯t want to be like this anymore but it¡¯s gone, I just have to ept everything.¡±


    ¡°I see. It¡¯s okay Cin, I know what you feel. You shouldn¡¯t experience that. I don¡¯t like everyone because I remember something. I don¡¯t like everyone who is a cheater and a liar.¡± BenChua was serious as he looked into the distance and changed his face.¡±Let¡¯s just go. But I appreciate your presence, Mr. BenChua. Thank you for your apany.¡± Itughed slightly and spoke again. ¡°S-sorry, I just remembered that the CEO was with me and I talked to him. I still can¡¯t believe what¡¯s happening.¡±


    BenChua suddenly pinched both of its cheeks as if bitten. ¡°Hey! Stop thinking too much. Whether I¡¯m the CEO or just an ordinary person, I¡¯m serious about you. After all, you¡¯ve said it in your past. I¡¯ll open mine too. Honestly, it hurts to know what you said. Who am I to be angry with you? It was my fault from the beginning. But I am serious about courting you because you are my first girlfriend when you answer me. ¡±


    Cin suddenly stood up because of her shock because of what BenChua said. ¡°W-what? Seriously?!¡±


    The young man nodded shyly but, surprisingly, he dared to exin. ¡°Yeah! It¡¯s true! I don¡¯t want to look for a girlfriend before because I¡¯m afraid to love, I¡¯m afraid to have a family like mine that is broken. I don¡¯t want my future child to experience that just in case.¡±


    The girl sat down and stood beside the young man. He felt her sadness because of what she had found out and told him today.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to be ruined and hurt anymore. I especially don¡¯t want anyone to get hurt. But when I meet you, I want to bet, I want to gamble even if there is no certainty that you love me or what. Then this will open me up with You¡¯re an ex-boyfriend, yes I¡¯m hurt and I feel mixed emotions but only joy. I still have doubts about myself. ¡± The young man nodded.


    ¡°So Cin, don¡¯t be like this. I just felt this you don¡¯t love or you want me to be gone. Please, don¡¯t just ignore me,¡± he added, causing Cin to hold BenChua¡¯s hand. Even though they were in a public ce, he just let it go as long as the girl wanted. He wants to know if Cin liked him or not.


    ¡°I am sorry for everything, I don¡¯t want to ignore you or hurt you. I don¡¯t like everything happening,¡± Cin said. There was a moment of silence between the two of them until Cin¡¯s cell phone vibrated in her pants pocket. ¡°Wait a minute, huh? I¡¯ll just read who left the message.¡± She spoke to the young man and then quickly picked up the cell phone. Its aura changed because of what he saw.


    ¡°Unknown number again?¡±BenChua asked that make him interested again. He approached the girl and read the text.


    Unknown Number


    I will not allow you to be with him. No way, no! I will show you at the right time. My Cin, I aming, soon.


    Received.


    The two looked around but all they received was a strong wind. Cin received another scented message.


    Unknown Number


    I wille back and exin to you. BenChua can¡¯t have you. Please, wait for me first. See you!


    Received.


    Cin¡¯s aura changed and she hold the hand of the man next to her. ¡°BenChua, I don¡¯t know him¡­ Believe me. I-I¡¯m scared.¡± The young man did not speak but just hugged the girl. ¡°I¡¯m just here for you,¡± the young man said and calmed the girl with his tight hug. They also decided to go home because someone might be watching them and they didn¡¯t know who they were.

 Chapters 21: Unknown Messages

    The girl¡¯s cell phone rang and even though she was still drowsy, she could do nothing but pick it up to read the messages she received whoever it was.


    There was nothing and he waspletely awakened by what she read.


    ¡°What! Stop me!¡± she remarked to herself because the one she did not know greeted her again.


    She just dropped the cell phone and tried to calm down even though her morning was ruined.


    Another text from him, who are you!


    It was ringing again and at this point, it called again and she quickly answered the one disturbing his sleep.


    ¡°Hey! Whoever you are, I don¡¯t care how you greet me. You ruined my sleep! What¡¯s your problem, huh? Who are you?!¡± Cin shouted and suddenly the person she was talking to spoke on the other line.


    ¡°Hello, Cin? What are you saying? I just called you because I already missed you. This is your best friend, Alpha Mae Gutierrez. Wait, who is your enemy, huh? But, I¡¯m sorry I was called at this time because I¡¯lleter so you might want us to go out first. Just promised before, we will have the best friend bonding only.¡± The woman scolded and when she looked at the name on her cell phone, it was her best friend who just called.


    ¡°OMG! Pardon me, my beloved best friend. Someone woke me up because of the wrong call, and guess he will call again. Liked it was early in the morning and it ruined my sleep. I¡¯ll just tell youter. Just go straight inside, just call when you¡¯re outside. I¡¯m still going to sleep again. I¡¯m still sleepy. See you,ter!¡±


    ¡°Oh, I see. Sure. Let¡¯s talkter, See you. Goodbye!¡± Cin waited for her friend named Alpha to disconnect with her first, and then it went back to her sleep. He just ignored what was bothering him because he thought it was just the wrong number with nothing to do in life.


    Two hours after she returned to sleep, the girl woke up and adjusted herself. She fixes her bed first and went straight to the bathroom to perform her ritual.


    She was supposed to go straight to BenChua¡¯s room, but she remembered that she didn¡¯t live with them anymore because she heard that she was going home to their mansion. Besides, the young man is also with his mother so he thinks that¡¯s just right.


    Instead of meditating, she went downstairs to eat his breakfast.


    ¡°Good morning, ma! Alpha and I will go to the mallter, my best friend for almost four years. ¡±


    ¡°Good morning too, my beautifuldy! That¡¯s better to reduce your stress. How are you and BenChua?¡± Her mother approached as if she was going to tell a story about what was happening to them.


    ¡°Ma! It¡¯s too early for you to be a gossip. There¡¯s nothing new, besides, he¡¯s my boss and I don¡¯t want to be us because that¡¯s an issue. You know what, don¡¯t you? I¡¯m still moving on.¡± Cin seriously exined while mixing her hot coffee.


    ¡°Oh,mon, Cin! I know that you are still hurt because of your boisterous ex-boyfriend looking for someone else. But, BenChua is okay, kind, handsome, and rich. You will love him, soon! Just kidding, I respect your decision, but if you want him. Go! Always remember that.¡±


    ¡°Yes, mom! Thanks! Let¡¯s eat.¡± The young woman urges her mother to change their conversation. They ate together and after a moment of silence, Cin¡¯s cell phone suddenly ring.


    ¡°Excuse me. Someone just called.¡±


    ¡°All right, maybe it¡¯s your Sir BenChua! Answer me right away.¡±


    ¡°Mama!¡±


    She just stand up and ignored who called instead she quickly answered it.


    ¡°Hello, sir!¡±


    ¡°WHAT?! Why sir? I am missed, huh! Joke! I am outside of your house.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry bestie! Okay, just wait for me. Just for a moment. Bye! ¡±


    Cin went out to fetch Alpha and a few minutester she saw her friend carrying a lot. He quickly hugged her and said, ¡°Bestie, I missed you!¡±


    His friend replied that even a lot of carrying was affordable. ¡°I miss you too, bestie! Let¡¯s go inside your house, it¡¯s hot.¡± Alpha¡¯s haste made Cinugh and just helped her carry her bags.


    ¡°Wow! You brought a lot, huh? Let¡¯s go inside. ¡±


    ¡°Of course, that¡¯s for you and to your mom.¡±


    They went straight inside to put the bags she was carrying on the table.


    ¡°Hi, auntie! This is Alpha, the pretty best friend of your daughter,¡± her smiles widen.


    ¡°Oh, Alpha! How are you? Anyway,mon let¡¯s go inside.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, auntie! I¡¯m sorry to visit you unexpectedly. Anyway, my purpose is to inform you, auntie, that I and your daughter will have bonding for a while in the mall. It is okay with you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good to know that you are fine. Thank you very much, Alpha. All right, just be careful.¡± Cin¡¯s mom reminded both of them.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. girl!¡± The girl said happily to her best friend Alpha. that the story was pure with her Mother.


    ¡°All right, aunt, it¡¯ll beter. We will leave first.¡± Politely say goodbye to the mother of Cin.


    The two girls said goodbye and went out of the gate. Her mother had taken them out. ¡°Be careful!¡± she added.


    The two nodded and went straight to the blue car. The car of Alpha, and the driver was Alpha. They are currently on a trip when the girl speaks.¡±Hey, bestie! How are you? I remember, what happened to you a while ago, you are so angry, why? ¡°Alpha said but she is focusing on driving.


    ¡°None, bestie! Just drive!¡± Cin¡¯s rude response to the friend. Alpha just nodded and because he was driving, he just did what his friend said.


    ¡°We¡¯ll meet bestie at the mallter, maybe we¡¯ll be able to get on the road. We still know each other, don¡¯t react. ¡± Cin said with augh as she looked at her friend who was currently upset because of what she said.


    ¡°Okay! I get it backter!¡± Alpha said.


    In a few moments, they arrived at the mall they went to. They were just going straight to the parking lot when Cin¡¯s cell phone rang.


    Unknown Message


    +63967867890


    I miss you. Enjoy your bonding with her. Take care.


    Received. 12:45 NN


    The girl swallowed and seemed to be sweating from the cold from what she saw and read, and Alpha¡¯s car stopped correctly because they found a parking area.


    Alpha looked up and held her friend¡¯s arm. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Alpha asked.


    ¡°Y-yes bestie! Why?¡±


    ¡°Okay bestie, let¡¯s go out! You need to tell itter!¡±


    ***


    The two friends arrived at the mall and went straight to a restaurant because Alpha was suddenly hungry. They didn¡¯t have a hard time because there wasn¡¯t much to eat there.


    ¡°Why are you frowning, bestie? Is there a problem?¡± Alpha asked and called the waitress to choose their orders.


    ¡°No bestie.¡± Cin¡¯s sparing response.


    ¡°Are you sure? All right, let¡¯s order.¡±


    The girl replied with a forced smile to her best friend and they took turns to say their orders to the waitress. Until Cin¡¯s cell phone rang, the reason to stop her from choosing.


    She took it out of his little ck bag and looked at it. She received three messages from an unknown number. She was shocked by what he saw and read.


    I am watching two of you.


    How are you, Cin, and your mom?


    I miss both of you.


    Her friend was almost confused when he quickly hid the cell phone inside his red bag. Alpha ignored the waitress for a while until she realizes the waitress is waiting for their orders.


    Alpha came over and tapped Cin on the shoulder. ¡°Hey, are you alright? Why are you blushing so much? I-is there any problem?¡±


    Cin quickly responded to her friend, ¡°We need to go home mow, bestie. Let¡¯s just take home the ones we ordered. I¡¯m notfortable right now. . . I feel different. . . Let¡¯s go!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Vinyl stood up and pulled her friend even though she was confused, she just went straight to the cashier to pay and take their orders.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you, Cin?¡± Alpha asked seriously as she faced the friend and waited for their orders.


    Cin quickly replied, ¡°LET¡¯S GO, BESTIE! About everything you need to know, let me exin itter, okay? I will exin everything when we are in the house.¡±


    Cin couldn¡¯t be bothered anymore as she looked as if she was being careful. His cell phone rang again and Alpha saw it. He quickly picked it up and read it.


    ¡°I know that you will be going home, much better. I will still be watching you.¡± Alpha covered her mouth because of what she saw and read, Cin quickly took her cell phone and was surprised by what she read.


    ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am! These are your orders.¡± Cin quickly took what the waitress had reached for as she pulled on Alpha¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°OMG! Who is him?!¡±

 Chapter 22- Fight for Love

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    I am now staying in our mansion for a few days ago left. It¡¯s refreshing to be back here but supposedly I¡¯m just missing something, I mean I miss someone. I can¡¯t understand myself. I¡¯m not like this before, but all I know is that every time I don¡¯t see her, I miss her a lot- every single day I guess every second. I don¡¯t know if she¡¯s okay or what.


    I became busy with ourpany and when we meet in the office, I cannot talk to her because she was often busy or sometimes ignore me. To be honest, I missed the time when I was with her when we are in the same house.


    ¡°Good morning, sir! Your breakfast is ready,¡± said one of our maids.


    ¡°Thanks! I will follow.¡± I smiled and then she left as well. I just hope I can eat properlyter because I heard that my mom is with her new boyfriend. I¡¯m not against who she wants to love. I don¡¯t know if he really loves my mom or just chasing her for the sake of our money. I know it, we are rich because we have in a Chinese race and we are good when ites to business. Like my dad, oh no! I and my mommy, only!


    I am still angry with him even when he died, I am still mad at him because he used us and he hurt us after all.


    I choose to fix myself and I need to see Cin right now. I need to hug her and she gonna pay for everything especially those times that she treats me so bad.


    I went downstairs and went straight to our kitchen. Our maids bow down to greet me because they see me. Our maids did this every time they greeted us. It¡¯s nice that even though I¡¯ve been gone for a long time, they haven¡¯t lost their respect for me.


    I was about to sit down but a man was sitting on the left side where my favorite seat was.


    ¡°Who are you?!¡±


    ¡°Hi! I am Mark!¡± he answered and gives me a warm smile.


    ¡°Okay but wait¡­ Why are you here? Ma¡¯am Jh, why there is a man here?¡± Then my mome immediately and smiled at us. I thought she would go straight to me to hug me, but suddenly approached this man and wrapped her arm around his arm.


    ¡°Good morning, son! This is Mark, he is my boyfriend!¡± she said proudly. I see her excitement when she introduces to me this f*cking man!


    D*mn!What kind of taste she has!


    ¡°W-what?¡± I asked in surprise because for the first time the one that she loved is so young now. Since daddy, died, he has been mourning for almost a year, so when she fall in love, I can¡¯t imagine that this young man will get her heart. I want her to be happy but this time, I don¡¯t think so. I¡¯m not sure because it just looks like it¡¯s unlikely to be trusted.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat!¡± she said happily and get some bread in my front.


    ¡°Babe, sit beside me because on the left side is the ce where my son sits,¡± she exined. Even though she cut my reactions, I am not fine with her new boyfriend. I will disagree with their idiot rtionship.


    I try to calm down because I will go to the house of my beloved Cin. So I did nothing but let them do what they want. I was starving too and I need strengthter.


    I just ignored them even though I was disgusted with what my mom was doing. I didn¡¯t even scar her wants.


    ¡°Son? How are you? You won¡¯t even talk to me?¡±I stopped drinking my coffee and looked at her seriously. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Just focus on him. Anyway, I¡¯m done. I¡¯m going to the office.¡± I said seriously and stand up and I never look back to hear her next words for me.


    ¡°I understand BenChua, butter I will talk to you. It¡¯s not right for you to be rude in front of your future dad.¡±


    I turned around and looked badly at the man who are now smiling. ¡°W-what? Why I am? A rude?! Oh mom, what did you say he will be my future dad? Why? If you don¡¯t even think about how I feel, then I¡¯m still wrong. I won¡¯t go to your wedding if you have a n.¡±


    ¡°Just be wise, mommy. Think about your decisions first and I hope you know this man! ¡± At the same time, I am now pointed to the man who was just sitting quietly next to her. My mom stand up and p my left face.


    ¡°How dare you tell all of that in my front, huh ?! You be selfish and unprofessional! Where is your manner future CEO of mypany, and you don¡¯t even respect me anymore, huh? I am still your mom. If you don¡¯t go to my wedding, please, just give me respect. ¡±


    I was now holding my left cheek where there I felt pain because of her p. I just smiled and left. I didn¡¯t even listen to what she would say next.


    Damn! Those f*cking love actions!


    I go outside and drive my car. I can¡¯t understand my mommy¡¯s mind right now. She was too quick to n and they already nning for their wedding right away. I will ept it if I already know her man, but no. I don¡¯t trust him so much and not the one younger than me.


    I was driving straight and I calm down when I see that there was no traffic today. Until I noticed that I was on my way to Cin¡¯s house. I don¡¯t even know if she¡¯s still here because she is early to go to our office.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    I missed her so much.


    She is my happy pill my lucky girl and I can say she is different. Is it true that I already love her? I am currently outside of their gate. I still remember the first time we met. She is wearing simple pajamas at that time, she is really funny because even if she¡¯s too haggard, she¡¯s still beautiful. She is rare- a goddess.


    I looked out the front of my car window and I see my cheek that now be like a tomato. W-wait, I was blushing? No! This is the mark on my mom¡¯s hand. D*mn! This is how she will meet me. Annoying!


    I just got out of my car and fix myself, then I take a deep breath and doorbell as well.


    I waited for a while until someone opened it. Her hair is shallow caramel with a clear ck eye. She has a perfect smile.


    ¡°Hi! Who are they?¡± she asked which makes me wonder why there is another woman there.


    ¡°Bestie, who¡¯s at the gate?¡± someone shouted and her voice is familiar.


    Until she came out and I see Cin who was now prepared. I don¡¯t waste any time, Ie closer to her and give her my immediately warm hug. Damn! This woman had been bothering me for a lot of days.


    ¡°Hey! Stop hugging my best friend!¡± said the unknown woman who opened the gate for me then she constantly p my arm now.


    ¡°Ouch! S-stop!


    ¡°Omg bestie! Enough! Hey, e-enough. H-he is my boss. Alpha, calm down.¡± Her best friend stopped pping me. I was almost paralyzed because apart from the cheek that I got pped early, now my right arm was also bruised.


    ¡°Damn! Who are you to punch my right arm?!¡±


    Cin help me and exined, ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, she¡¯s my best friend and her named is Alpha. She is a good friend and sort of being so protective bestie.¡± she exined while a little bitughing.


    Alpha looked at me shameless as Cin said and it gives a signed peace with me. ¡°Sorry sir!¡± she said innocently and bow for forgiveness.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry because I don¡¯t know you and why are you hugging him right away? Oh wait, tell me bestie do you have a rtionship, huh? Wait, are you now in a rtionship?! I almostughed at her reaction. She did not know that there was something with us already.


    ¡°Bestie! You know, just help my mom inside. Sir and I are going to the office right now.¡± She changed their conversation, which makes me sad because I wait for her response but nothing.


    ¡°Oh, sorry! You may go and take care. Sir, kindly take care of her huh? Wait, what¡¯s your name? Anyway, I will wait for your tea, bestie! Goodbye! I¡¯m going to go inside to help auntie.¡± She says goodbye and kissed Cin on her cheek.


    I wanted to kiss her too but she stopped me immediately. ¡°Are you my best friend sir and you can imitate me and kiss me?¡±


    ¡°Just one, can I?¡±


    ¡°No, sir! Besides, I¡¯m just your employee and you¡¯re your boss and our status has a big difference,¡± she exined which makes me weak.


    I choose to be silent, I noticed that when she found out that I was the CEO of Spyanata Incorporation, she change a lot even her treatment of me. I can¡¯t understand her mood swings even though her attitude changed also.


    ¡°I understand. I am sorry. Come with me, let¡¯s go together to the office.¡± I said seriously and I choose to fix myself in front of her. I just erased the excitement in my mind.


    She nodded and get in my car, then I followed.


    While she was wearing the seatbelt I started the car as well. Silence ensued between the two of us. I also lost my appetite to talk more. Because for her I¡¯m just his boss and have a limitation.


    I hope she loves me too.


    ¡°Sir BenChua? Are you all right? Because you¡¯re quiet, did I say something wrong before?¡± she asked.


    But I just calm down and kept driving. After a while, I also answered. ¡°Nothing.¡±


    I choose to keep quiet rather than tease her and to be noticed. Maybe I¡¯m just like this for her he¡¯s a normal acquaintance and trying to rewind.


    ¡°Hey, sir! Is there any problem?¡± Cin asked again. I choose to stop the car because of what she said.


    ¡°W-why did you stop?¡± she said.


    My whole face became serious and when I face her, Ie closer to her side and hug her tightly. ¡°S-sir,¡± she whispered.


    ¡°Please, let me do this for a minute. I just need you. Stop being innocent! I haven¡¯t seen you and been with you for a few days, then you ignore me.¡± I exined like a child.


    Cin parted my hair and there I feel peace, what she did was simple but the force of the impact. I still hugging her in the same position and I just want to stay like this. I miss her so much!


    ¡°S-sorry¡­ I thought you didn¡¯t want me anymore sir, I mean, after all, that happened so I choose to stay away and just do my job.¡±


    I am not okay to face her but I looked at her gentle face.


    ¡°I understand it. But you stay away and ignore me over and over again so that you stab me many times. I love you, I love you so much Cin. Please,e back your presence like before.¡±


    I cringed and didn¡¯t know what else to say. Is this how a person who loves for the first time should feel? Is this how I should experience the person I just loved too much but someone owns her heart?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go! I¡¯ll just take you to the office and I need to go somewhere, ¡°I said and started the car again. I didn¡¯t even look at her reaction and I don¡¯t want to hear what she wants to exin.


    I realized that loving someone hurts you so bad. But even though, I feel like this, I still love you, more. I want to love her even though I don¡¯t know if she will love me back¡­


    ¡°Sir, BenChua ¡­¡±


    I didn¡¯t look back but let her call my name. I will let her until she knows that I am hurt by what she did.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, BenChua. Yes, I admit it. I want you but I¡¯m scared, ¡± she exined. Until this is the reason for me to stop driving.


    ¡°W-what did you say?¡± I asked confusedly.


    Cin looked at me seriously in my eyes and said, ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard it or do you want me to repeat it? All right, I¡¯ll repeat. I want you, but ¡­ there are many, what-ifs, BenChua. ¡± After saying those she chooses to look outside, then I understand her point in for what she said.


    My heart beat so fast like a horse riding, but despite the joy that feels right now, the pain seems to be there in thest thing she said.


    What are her what-ifs?

 Chapter 23- Painful Memories

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I don¡¯t think it will all lead to us. I thought everything I did was okay so that he would leave my life forever but I was wrong, very wrong because if he hurts I hurt more.


    I can¡¯t imagine myself falling in love with a CEO. It¡¯s not in my dream, I just want to love itpletely but it was denied me and I thought I was the bad girl in everything because I was able to hide the truth, someone will do more than I expected and the more painful even happened was, my ex-boyfriend. l cheated on me when we are still in the rtionship.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Is this the reward of destiny for me? Why is my family¡¯s past repeating itself and is it happening to me?


    I loved him but my mind telling me to stop and my heart telling me, I need more of him and trust again.


    I just leaned on the bed because of what happened to me but somehow I was fine after I crashed. Every time I remember that I feel like I have no ally and I feel like I deserve it all. I don¡¯t even know if it¡¯s a blessing or a curse for a CEO to love me because apart from the fact that I don¡¯t know his whole personality, I¡¯m hurt. After all, I can¡¯t move on with my past.


    It¡¯s exhausting!


    ¡°Vinyl?¡± my mother shouted. I¡¯m still inside and trying to rest first but I think she needs me. It¡¯s Saturday and I haven¡¯t done anything yet, even with breakfast I have no appetite.


    ¡°Yes, mom?¡± I replied as I approached the door to open it for her.


    The door opened and I saw her serious face but it was tinged with concern so I approached him and hugged her.


    ¡°M-mom!¡± My shoulders fell on both her arms, I also felt tears falling in both of my eyes.


    My mom hugged me and there I felt at peace. ¡°Why is that? Am I not allowed to be happy? ¡°I asked her sadly.


    Silence surrounds us and I looked at her and she caressed my back. I also stopped what I wanted to say and there my tears flowed.


    ¡°All right, my daughter. You just cry over all that. I don¡¯t even see you when you¡¯re at work and you¡¯re busy. When youe home, I know the weight. You shouldn¡¯t be hurt like this. It¡¯s all my fault. I should have fought you with your dad before so that you wouldn¡¯t get hurt like this, ¡°she exined which was the reason for me to stop.


    I looked at mommy and her aura changed. It seemed to them that I was the only one who was very depressed because of the pain I was going through, but now the wind had changed and he was the one who was swallowed up by grief and remorse.


    ¡°You know my darling, I¡¯m confused too. Day and night I remembered our past. It was a mistake for me to just keep quiet. I know your daddy hid in a faraway ce and went with his mistress but I chose to remain silent and think of the best for you, but I put everything into lies. I thought it would be better to just let them go than to make trouble. But no, I neglected you my daughter because I chose to work and give you a good life. Vinyl, my darling forgive me¡­ Forgive me. ¡±


    ¡°M-mom ¡­¡±


    ¡°Cin, you shouldn¡¯t be hurt. I¡¯m also not sure about BenChua because I think he¡¯s a distant rtive of your daddy but I have no doubt that he might be the only child with his mistress. ¡±


    I was swallowed up in no time because of what I heard. I know mommy and I are going through something right now but what came out of her mouth today gave my heart a beating.


    I looked at her face and there I noticed tears falling on both cheeks. ¡°I am sorry my daughter, this is all my fault. I¡¯m sorry ¡­ ¡°she whispered and cried with me. Even though I can¡¯t understand anything, I hugged her tightly, the mother who needs my sympathy. I don¡¯t want her to me herself too much just for all the bad things that happened and the shorings. I know what happened to us, and it has been very difficult since he found out that daddy went crazy and had a child with his woman.


    ¡°Cin ¡­ You don¡¯t deserve this. You don¡¯t have to go through what I went through anymore. You deserve more, especially the love you need. The right treatment of the things I know should be for you, ¡± she added as her tears continued to fall.


    ¡°M-mom, please, that¡¯s enough. You don¡¯t have to me yourself. ¡±


    ¡°No one wants me to experience the same things you did before. That¡¯s enough, mommy! ¡± I sighed as I stroked her back.


    ¡°Sweetie, whatever your decision is, I will support you as long as you are careful. Take care of your heart. Take care of yourself, ¡°she reminded as she wiped away the tears with her palms.


    I felt pain because I could feel her words prate my back. I nodded after he mentioned his reminders. After she calmed down, she smiled at me, ¡°I am so proud of you Cin. I know in all the things you go through you always think about what is the best and you never lose your love for the people around you. But, do the right thing. Get some rest, I know you¡¯re tired. ¡± I stood up and adjusted myself. I just nodded and gave her a forced smile.


    ¡°Thank you, mommy,¡± I whispered as he left my room. I stared outside my door for a few seconds and a moment listened to the silence. Thank you mommy for everything. I know your sacrifices.


    I didn¡¯t realize that my tears were already falling, they wereing because I remembered the memories that daddy left us until now. I thought to myself, I thought I epted the events of our past but here, I still can¡¯t ept everything because in the present I am the one who likes destiny to torture and hurt.


    I bit my lower lip and I was close to the weight of what I was feeling. I don¡¯t deserve this. Why me?


    In my misery, I received a call. I didn¡¯t even look at who the caller was but I hurried to fix myself and answered it.


    ¡°Hello?¡± I speak from the other line.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Cin. I hope when we meet you can forgive me and ept the truth, ¡°someone admitted but it was a male voice. I don¡¯t know who he is but I guess he is an old man because his voice is a bit hoarse.


    ¡°Who is this?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Always be careful, take care of your heart as well, my beloved Cin ¡­ ¡±


    Until the other line disappeared and there I felt weird. Not fear but eagerness to know who was called. I called it but nothing seemed to have turned off the connection so I couldn¡¯t call him. I feel like he knows me very well and most of all he is part of my past and present.


    I stood up and noticed that my window was open. I was about to close it when suddenly I could see a man standing. It was wrapped in ck cloth and hurried away when I noticed him. I felt scared at those times. Opposite the table I have is a small window through which people can pass.


    I just tried to forget and ignore it, maybe it¡¯s just a wild person. I don¡¯t want to think too much because I need to know the truth. I want to know who BenChua is. This time, I need to be wise and know him a lot. I can¡¯t fall forever. I need to know the truth.


    I fixed myself and prepared. I need to find information about him. I need to know who he is.


    But my mind is trying to say something. I loved him already, but I need to take care of my heart now. I don¡¯t want to repeat what once caused me grief for almost a few years, I don¡¯t want to experience the things that came from my parents.

 Chapter 24- Investigation Begin

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Today is Saturday and I immediately go straight to the house of my detective friend that I know who can help me. It¡¯s not far from our house, in fact, it¡¯s just a short drive from us. He is Joshua Carl Gonzaga, the great detective I met when he was my ssmate in my second year of college.


    I am currently walking to ring the doorbell at his house, I no longer go straight to his house because there is often no one in his office. I just hope he¡¯s not busy so he can take care of me and he can do the things I want to know.


    He was the reason for me to know that daddy was fooling us because I thought the rumors I heard from the neighbors were not true but it was true. Not only is he really a rumor being spread, sometimes their curiosity is also caused.


    I pressed Joshua¡¯s ck doorbell and waited for him outside their house. Joshua was a young man and became my best friend after he found out about my daddy¡¯s antics. He is kind and handsome too. It¡¯s funny because he doesn¡¯t like women, he has had no girlfriend since birth. Not because he was so strong, but because he focus on his skill and talent. A few momentster, the man I was waiting for came out.


    ¡°Good afternoon, Cin! How are you? Do you have a problem?¡± he asked too much which makes me irritated and gives me a reason to cover his mouth.


    I ignored him and get inside his house so we could talk properly. But it looks like he knows already.


    ¡°I know you want to be investigated. I feel it is also close to your heart, ¡°he said, causing my eyebrows to rise.


    ¡°W-what? How did you know about this? Is that really your skill? I haven¡¯t even started yet. ¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s obvious from your actions. It¡¯s been almost a year since west talked to Cin. So I know that¡¯s how you came here. But what is it? Start now. ¡±


    He made me sit on the sofa first and there I took out the picture of BenChua. He was surprised by what I showed because he seemed to know what was in the picture.


    ¡°Ohh, that man! Will you ask me to investigate him? ¡± he asked and looked at me seriously.


    ¡°Yeah! Do you know him?¡±


    ¡°Of course Cin! That¡¯s a celebrity. He is the CEO of Spyanata Incorporation which you work for. Do not you know?¡± He took the picture and examined it carefully. I also took out the handkerchief from BenChua with myst name on the side of it.


    ¡°What is this? he asked.


    ¡°Honestly, before I didn¡¯t know. But now, I know he is our CEO. I don¡¯t want to fall for him forever Joshua. I want to know his background so I¡¯m here for you to help me. Besides, I also want to know the stranger who also harassed mest week. ¡± I exin while looking at what he is doing in the picture because I feel he knows what he should do.


    ¡°I see, I already know that you want me to investigate his background. I also think that handkerchiefs have a big connection to both of you. I don¡¯t want to say that, but what if you¡¯re brothers?¡±


    I almost fell into my seat in shock at thest thing he said. I don¡¯t know how he could have said that and was so straightforward. That¡¯s what I thought but I don¡¯t have enough evidence.


    ¡°I know Cin is shocking. But I have some guts about him. So you really have to get to know him a lot so that you know if what I¡¯m saying is true, ¡°he said seriously.


    ¡°That¡¯s why I came here for you to do the investigation yourself!¡± I promised irritably as my snout lengthened.


    ¡°Calm down! You¡¯re the only one I¡¯m going to do to provoke your boss right? You will be able to answer your questionster. Just get ready, ¡°he instructed, which made my heart pound.


    I don¡¯t know what he wants me to do but I¡¯m just nervous right now. Before I could think of anything, I took out my cell phone and showed him the number and text messages of the person I wanted him to know.


    ¡°Joshua, can you figure out who¡¯s calling and texting me?¡±


    ¡°Does that person often feel bad? Because if yes, I can trace it. It¡¯s also a bit risky because maybe when we know we¡¯re in trouble. But don¡¯t worry, I will take care of you. I mean, this case. ¡±


    ¡°Thank you so much, Joshua!¡± I hugged my friend and smiled. I feel like my chest has lost weight because of what he said. I really trust his words and actions. He is also a really good secret detective, he knows almost everything.


    ¡°No worries! You too! ¡± I said happily and also responded with a hug to me. ¡°Say Cin. I will inform youter, as soon as possible. Wait, do you have anything else to doter? ¡± he asked, looking seriously into my eyes.


    I was devastated by his stare but I didn¡¯t mind it, I immediately replied, ¡°Nothing, Joshua. Why? ¡±


    ¡°Can you join me for dinner, if you can go with me at 2:00 in the afternoon?¡±


    ¡°Of course, sure! I can and I want to rx. ¡±


    *****


    It was exactly 2:00 in the afternoon when Joshua and I went out, I didn¡¯t know what he was up to but I was nervous. I also don¡¯t know why I agreed, but the only thing I know is that whatever his intentions were, I would have responded, and then I would know that it was really true.


    ¡°Are you okay, Cin? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you fail. I¡¯m just behind you. ¡± He was encouraging me at the same time as he looked seriously into my eyes.


    ¡°I am hoping, Joshua. What exactly is the n? ¡±


    He approached me and there we discussed the n.


    ¡°Our n is simple. You will take his heart, even more, you will be beaten even more until I can start the investigation.¡±


    ¡°What if?¡±


    ¡°I said before, I was just behind you. Do your part, and I will do my part. I will pretend to deliver the boy any food. You have to turn off the CCTVs so that nothing will be a problem. I¡¯ll just get a few details inside his office and that¡¯s where we¡¯ll find out the truth. ¡±


    ¡°Oh, I see. But did you mention earlier that I would seduce him, right? How do I do that? ¡± I asked because I was still confused about his ns.


    ¡°Listen, Cin. You need some document that will prove that he has a connection with you but I will know that, just do what I tell you. ¡± I nodded at what he said and there I felt more nervous.


    Even though what he was saying still confused me, I had confidence in Joshua that I would also know the truth. Am I ready when I find out? As I thought about the possible scenarios, I also thought I would hurt BenChua.


    I know he already likes me and then I will do this, I will let him fall after I just leave him in the air.


    ¡°Can you do it, Cin?¡± I understood his question and felt a pain in my heart. What does this mean? I can do it! I can do it!


    Without hesitation, I answered immediately. ¡°Of course!¡±


    ¡°Good to know. Don¡¯t avoid him, he needs to be more attached to you and for you to know the truth better. Anyway, regarding the stranger who called you and texted you. I will just connect him to my device for when he calls and I can detect it.


    ¡°I request, always be careful and of course when there is a problem just text or call me. You know my number, don¡¯t you? ¡±


    I nodded and said, ¡°Yeah! But I only have your old number here, 789 is the end. Is that right?¡±


    He smiled and replied, ¡°Yes you are still saved it, huh? I never change my number.¡±


    I was surprised by what he said but I just ignored it. I just remembered everything he said because that¡¯s what was more important. It is important for me to know the truth so that I can stop thinking.


    ¡°All right Joshua, I¡¯m leaving. I¡¯ll just text you when I need something or say something else.¡± I smiled and stood up as well. I adjusted myself because I also had to go home early to rest.


    ¡°Sure! I brought you outside. I know you need to rest well. Just do what we talked about. Just always answer the stranger who calls you. I know you know him but he¡¯s just really hiding.


    Just click the record on the side of your phone and it will connect to my device. ¡±


    ¡°Thank you very much, Joshua.¡± I hugged the man in front of me and I heard something he said but I didn¡¯t fully understand.


    ¡°Are you saying something?¡± I let go of her hug and looked at her seriously.


    ¡°Nothing! Let¡¯s bring you, ¡°he said sparingly and held my hand. I just nodded and ignored that because I wanted to rest as well.


    ¡°Be careful, Cin. Be careful, ¡°he saidst until I finally left his house. As I walked to board the minibus, I was almost stunned and thought of thest thing he said.


    ¡°Miss, will you ride?¡± said a driver in front of me.


    I just went straight to his minibus and paid. I also tried to put aside the things that bothered my mind first. It is not right for me to think now. I really need to be careful.


    As the minibus I was riding in started moving, I looked around and saw a man wearing a ck hood who seemed to be watching my behavior. I looked back but there was no one else there but me in that seat.


    But he also removed the thought that maybe it was just in my mind so that¡¯s why. Calm down Cin, you need to concentrate.


    The mini-bus stopped and the man on my left stood up, he dropped an envelope in his haste. I was going to chase him but suddenly the minibus started running so I just took it and looked if there was a number to call but I saw something else ¡­ It was different.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    Finally, we met my beloved Cin. Soon, I will be with you and with your mom.


    I swallowed even though I was not drinking, I felt like I was blinded by the intense tension I felt because of the simple letter on the front that was ced on the envelope.


    The mini-bus stopped again, when I looked out the window I was with us. I go down while still holding the envelope I saw earlier. As I was walking slowly I received a call from mommy.


    ¡°Hello, Cin? Where are you? Go home. Faster!¡± Thismand makes me conscious. Mommy¡¯s voice was strange now as if something strange had happened.


    ¡°It¡¯s close, mommy!¡± I shouted and never turned off the call. I ran inside as quick I am.


    I hurried to open the gate and it wasn¡¯t locked yet. Even the door to the courtyard was already open. My heartbeat was so fast.


    ¡°M-mommy!¡± I shouted and hurried up to her room.


    But I was shocked by what I saw, I almost became a statue in my position. Why is he here?


    ¡°Sir B-BenChua?¡±


    ¡°Hi, love! How are you? I am so sorry to surprise you that I came here. ¡± He smiled at me while mommy suddenly left us for privacy.


    I tried to fix myself and I was about to leave but I remembered what Joshua said. Don¡¯t avoid him, take heart and that way you will get to know him.


    He came closer to me and hugged me tightly. I wanted to remove his arms because I am mad at him but I decided to hide my cell phone and envelope inside my bag.


    Then I remembered thew of Joshua. You need to win his heart and trust him. I responded to his hug as I thought and asked myself.


    Who are you, BenChua? Who are you in my life- in our life? Do I need to let you go or allow you in my life?

 Chapter 25 Love Matters

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    BenChua¡¯s POV


    I can¡¯t understand myself anymore. I¡¯ve been in a daze for almost a few weeks thinking about her- Cin.


    I miss you so much! D*nm this love! I looked at our picture saved in my gallery. Honestly, I just fell in love like this, the type that made my world revolve around him.


    But there is doubt that I am confused right now, I am currently here in the office and trying to read an employee¡¯s profile because Mr. Espio said Ang and Rio have great potential and they deserve to be promoted. But when I am looking for their resume to double-check their qualifications, the first thing I saw was different. I saw Cin¡¯s paper. I almost fainted because of the speed of my heart.


    Is this hisst name? I can¡¯t believe it. I almost went crazy thinking of something because we have the samest name. I don¡¯t want to think about it, but I remember my dad when they always argued with my mom.


    FLASHBACK


    ¡°Are you leaving again, huh?!¡±


    ¡°Babe, we¡¯ve talked about this. My daughter misses me too. I need to go home, it¡¯s hard for her mother to worry and think!¡±


    ¡°Fine! Come home on Saturday, because you and your wife still have a child! But remember, we need you. Go ahead and be careful.¡±


    END OF FLASHBACK


    I looked from my cell phone where he was also my wallpaper. I almost stared at it and melt my heart. I can¡¯t believe my love. It is impossible, very impossible. No matter what happen I will fight for you; I will be with you even at thest breath of mine.


    I fix myself when someone knocks on my door.


    ¡°Come in!¡±


    A man wearing sses entered. He is Leo, my investigator. ¡°Why are you here?¡± I asked.


    It looks different and he gives me a brown envelope. ¡°What is this?¡± confusedly said.


    ¡°Open it, bro. Everything you were looking forst time is there,¡± he said seriously.


    My heart beat faster again but I opened it straight away and saw some pieces of paper with a picture. I don¡¯t understand, I¡¯m confused but I have to see.


    I took it and my shoulders almost copsed at what I saw next. Cin is here with her family.


    ¡°Cin Brights Montevi is your step sister. Her father is Mr. Paolo Montevi.¡±


    I just bit my lower lip and almost held back my anger. I wanted to see him but suddenly that disappeared when I knew the truth.


    ¡°What are you going to do now? Do you still court and love her after this thing is revealed?¡± he asked. I almost pierced my heart with a big needle. What am I supposed to do?


    ¡°Thanks, bro! Leave me alone. I need to refresh and calm down. I don¡¯t know what to do yet. What a mess!¡±


    He patted my right shoulder, ¡°I am so sorry! I was also surprised by what I found out, but you need to know this and if Tita finds out, I don¡¯t know what will happen. Someone will get hurt if you continue.¡± ¡°Anyway, I need to go! Call me if you need something, take care, bro!¡±


    ¡°Thanks, bro!¡± I let out a forced smile and he left my officepletely. I took a breath and put aside the brown envelope he gave me, I hid it under my desk and I didn¡¯t even finish what I was doing. I have also lost the will to look for their resume.


    ****


    I drive by myself, even though I don¡¯t know where I go because of the pain that I have right now. Mixed emotions and my heart, telling me that it is wrong. We¡¯re not! We are not sibling by father side which feels like it¡¯s been stabbed me many times.


    Why me? Why us?


    As I drive along, my feet bring me to their house. It¡¯s like I don¡¯t know why I am here waiting for her toe out and don¡¯t know what happened, I don¡¯t understand.


    I chose topose myself and go to him, calmed down before finally ringing the doorbell.


    On my first doorbell, no one opened the gate, but on the second. His mother came out and she was smiling. My heart ached but I still faced him calmly. I waved and wished him good morning.


    ¡°Hi, BenChua! Come in!¡± We went straight into their living room.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry auntie foring without any say, by the way where is Cin?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s all right! Maybe she go to her friend. Do you want to wait for her? Don¡¯t worry she will go home now, ¡± she happily.


    ¡°Y-yes,¡± I stammered.


    ¡°Alright, just wait for her, I¡¯ll make you something to drink first. I just smiled in response to what she said.


    While waiting for Cin I got up and walked around. It seemed like I was looking for something but I didn¡¯t know what it was until I went straight upstairs. I went up without being told and it was my feet that had their own words and decisions.


    I went straight into Cin¡¯s room. I got in right away because it didn¡¯t have a lock, I slowly looked around and after a while, I saw his gentle face again because of his solo picture that was ced in a picture frame.


    You are beautiful!


    While looking at her picture, auntie speak. ¡°Here¡¯s your drink BenChua.¡± She gives me a one ss of orange juice.


    I received it and smile. ¡°Thank you, auntie, I¡¯m sorry that I went upstairs, my feet is excited to see her.¡± I joked even it ismon and corny but auntie smile.


    ¡°No worries! I understand you. Just to open, your attitude looks like her father because that¡¯s how her father do when he missed Cin. He totally go upstairs without talking. Anyway, I need to do something, just wait her here.¡±


    ¡°Sure auntie, if it¡¯s okay with you.¡±


    ¡°Yes dear! Kindly wait her,¡± I smiled and she leaves me.


    Until I heard footsteps that seemed to be hurrying. I see a gorgeousdy. Her eyes telling me something and her lips looks different, like I can¡¯t look too long then, auntie speak. ¡°Oh my daughter finally you are here. BenChua is here. I need to do something, talk to him now.¡±


    I realized that auntie is still there when Cine until shee closer to me. Wait¡­I can¡¯t speak. Why she is d*mn goddess!


    ¡°Sir B-BenChua, why are you here?¡±


    After couple of minutes I answer her, ¡°H-hi l-love! How are you?¡±


    Se sit beside me and answer me, ¡± I¡¯m good! Why you are here?¡±


    ¡°To visit you.¡±


    I want to borate my exnation and begin to ask her some serious matters and be mad in her. But instead of getting angry and questioning her about what I saw earlier and know earlier. I absentmindedly stand up and kiss her. ¡°I miss you, Cin.¡± My hug is tight as if it¡¯s not a day since we haven¡¯t seen each other. I thought he would avoid me but he hugged me back. What does this mean?


    ¡°I miss you too, love.¡± She hugged me as she missed me a lot.


    ¡°I am fine, how are you? Why are you here? Do you need something?¡± My heart beat faster again. She released me from my embrace and she looked at me with her confusing thoughts.


    I didn¡¯t respond immediately, why am I speechless and nk when ites to you? It took me a few moments toe back to reality when he touched my right palm.


    ¡°Love, are you with me? Are you fine, huh?¡± she asked and touched my head to check if I am still good.


    I quickly response, ¡°Yes, love!¡±N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    She just smiled and sat next to me. ¡°Do you want to eat?¡± she asked as she cares about me. I was confused about why she did this but honestly, I am d to hear this from her.


    ¡°Not yet, are you hungry?¡± We can go outside if you want. If not, I suggest you cook now.¡± Sheughed because she thinks I am joking but this is true, I want her to cook for me. The wind blew differently as if we were both worried about each other.


    But to be honest, he¡¯s the one I feel weird about. She wants me, she loves me now. But¡­ is all this true?


    He hold my hand again causing me to feel a war inside my heart. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the kitchen. Come with me to cook.¡± She pulled my hand and we were going downstairs. I smiled as she was doing now. I hope she¡¯s always like this. I don¡¯t want to think about what she has or her past.


    But¡­ Maybe soon I will know the truth.But no matter what¡­ I¡­ I love you, Cin even though I don¡¯t know if we met for a reason or not.

 Chapter 26: Wrong Affection

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I woke up early even though it is too early for my work. I sit temporarily on the sofa next to my bed. When I looked at the clock on the other table next to me, it was three in the morning. It¡¯s too early to wake up, but here I sit and think about that man.


    Why everytime I see you, you look so amazing? Why do you make my heart beat so fast like this? Unbelievable!


    I know he had a purpose foring yesterday to our house, but supposedly when I tried to tease him with my simple actions, I knew it. But my heart tells me something, I feel different, and my mind is also different. My heart starts beating so fast and I am now thinking that his love is genuine. I touch my heart. Wait, what am I feeling?


    Calm down, heart! You shouldn¡¯t fall for him significantly. Your ns will be ruined. It¡¯s like I¡¯m losing my mind to dictate my feelings and think that all being nice and sweet to him is just part of the ns.


    Honestly, I don¡¯t want to fall in love anymore after what happened to me, I feel like they¡¯re just as good at the beginning. They are good at promising, but when things get hard they cannot stand it, they will forget it. I decided to sleep for a while because the time was already 3:45 in the morning.


    ******


    I already get up when my rm was creating a loud noise, then when I look for it, it was already 7:00 in the morning. I take a bath for almost 20 minutes. After everything that I do, I go downstairs to say goodbye to my mom.


    ¡°Mommy, I need to go to work. Just keep safe here.¡±


    She stopped what she was doing and looked at me. ¡°It¡¯s too morning darling, aren¡¯t you going to eat?¡±


    I smiled before speaking, ¡°I am not a hungry mom, besides I want to finish my work right now. Alright, mom, I¡¯m leaving.¡± I waved and said goodbye. I directly went straight out to wait for a service.


    While waiting for a ride, I looked at my red car inside. Actually, it¡¯s been five years since I stopped driving. I also stopped because I feel like I could crash anytime, especially because I often think about something. To be honest, I didn¡¯t totally give up driving, I just didn¡¯t want to remember daddy who was one of the reasons why I learned.


    After a while, a car stopped in front of me.


    ¡°Hi Cin! Let¡¯s go, I will be your driver for now,¡± said Joshua.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± I asked because I didn¡¯t think he would be here and. ¡°I was just having a road trip, like I just want to have a rxing moment then suddenly I remembered your house over here. Then I saw you waiting here for a taxi, right? Soe on, get in.¡±


    Because it was bad to refuse grace and I also agreed and quickly got into this fabulous car because of its beauty.


    I was about to sit in the back but he said, ¡°Just sit here in the front next to me so I can talk to someone.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Just stay here at the front so we can talk.¡± he re-exined because I am having a hard time to understand of what he had said the first time.


    I just nodded and sat next to him because I had to get to the office. ¡°Thank you, Joshua.¡± I smiled while looking at him.


    But it only came closer because I closed my eyes. ¡°Always wear your seatbelt for your safety.¡± He put the seatbelt on me and I opened my eyes. My thoughts are shameful! I didn¡¯t think that was the only thing he would do. ¡°Ohh, thank you, Joshua. I¡¯ll fix it, you just drive,¡± I answered shyly and adjusted the seatbelt carefully around my body.


    He just smiled mischievously and drove off. ¡°Why are you here?¡± I asked seriously. ¡°Nothing, just someone who is going to go to a ce near your office. Don¡¯t you want me to take you, Cin?¡± I just swallowed at his simple question.


    There was silence between the two of us for a few seconds until he spoke on his own. ¡°Honestly, I just came here to visit you and I remembered that you have school. So I decided to just drop you off because that¡¯s where I¡¯m going.¡± It turned and I noticed that I was close to the office.


    ¡°Here we are, are you okay? You¡¯re so quiet,¡± he said and he pulled his car aside.


    ¡°O-Of course! I¡¯m just shocked but thanks for delivering it to the office. Don¡¯t worry, everything we talked about is clear to me.¡± I give him assurance because I know he is worried about me. Joshua is my closest friend in college and I know how thoughtful he is.


    ¡°You¡¯re always wee, Cin. Just do what I told you, I don¡¯t want you to get hurt.¡±


    I nodded and smiled at what he said. He is a true friend of mine, he is also very reliable at all times. I adjusted my seat and was currently removing the seatbelt that was on my body, but he suddenly came to stop me. ¡°Let me do it,¡± he said seriously. My hands seemed to have a decision of their own and let him do as he said.


    ¡°Take care always, Cin. Just if ever there is a problem don¡¯t forget that I am here. You are so gorgeous!¡± I think I was deaf from what I heard until my seatbelt was off to my body.


    ¡°Focus, Cin. Take care.¡±


    I forced a smile and nodded in agreement with what he said. I was going down and went straight inside but first I waved and then spoke. ¡°Thank you, Joshua.¡±


    Even though my ultimate crush was named after him, it is unlikely that I would like him but I can see how he would appreciate me.


    His car left and I went straight to the elevator because my office is still on the 4th floor, I have to move because I still have a lot to finish today.


    While waiting for the elevator to open, my cell phone rang. I received a text from BenChua.


    Who is with you? Go to my room now!


    Received. Monday 7:45 AM


    I raised my eyebrows because of his early rudeness until the elevator finally opened and I was so shocked that I screamed.


    ¡°S-sir?¡±


    He was the only person inside the elevator and he quickly pulled me inside. My heart beat faster and thinking that he would be angry. Until I received a tricky sermon from him. But when the elevator closed and we¡¯ve reached the 4th floor, he removed his arms in me.


    ¡°S-sir¡­


    ¡°Whoever he is, I don¡¯t want to see him with you. Don¡¯t be with him anymore. Cin, you are mine. You¡¯re are only mine.¡±


    I don¡¯t know his real point but I feel he is jealous to Joshua. ¡°Sorry¡­ It won¡¯t be happened again.¡± My lips spoke spontaneously and released the words that would calm him down.


    The elevator door opened and he pulled my hand and we went straight to his office. I was confused so I let go and stopped. ¡°Sir, I have something to finish.¡± I changed the conversation and he smiled mischievously.


    ¡°No love! Your task for today is having time with me. Finish all those paper works tomorrow.¡± He snorted and give me a cute version in front of me and hold my hand again. I didn¡¯t do anything and it was as if my heart softened and let him go. But the truth is when I heard what he said, I felt tickled. I also smiled a little because I finally have nothing to do but am I ready to do my ns?


    ¡°Are you sure sir?¡± I suddenly asked and he suddenly frowned.


    ¡°You always called me sir, I hate that! Call me by my name, please?¡±N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    Iughed at his reaction, he looked like a child.


    ¡°Go ahead, BenChua!¡± I called him and his smile widened. We are now inside his office, in the main where he is busy doing important things. ¡°Cin, please stop making me jealous, it¡¯s hard,¡± he said sadly, causing me to stop.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you with someone else, I don¡¯t want someone will hold your hand. I don¡¯t want someone to hug you. If only I could, I will only do it for you. Hoping I am with you all the time¡­¡± He bowed so that I could not see his sad look.


    I stopped at what he said and it was as if my heart was being pierced by a small needle. Why am I feeling this way? Why do your simple words hurt me? Are you really jealous?


    He came closer and saw her gentle face. ¡°Only me, just only me, Cin. The only one that you need to be fall love is only me, only me love¡­¡± He came more closer and give me a sweet kiss.


    ¡°You¡¯re only mine, only mine.¡± He whispered and hugged me again.

 Chapter 27: Mission 101

    Cin¡¯s POV


    A few days passed and the closeness between the two of us is getting more specific . Does it have to be like this? Why is the person who likes me so handsome? I can¡¯t understand my feelings right now, it is so difficult to determine. I feel like I¡¯ve lost my mind because of my thoughts. I just looked up and saw the beauty of the clouds, the beauty of their shape as if they were soft cotton. I hope I can reach them. I hugged my own arms when I felt a sudden strong wind blow. I also looked at the sky and see the hiding of the sun king. I hurry to the side where someone could take shelter from the sudden downpour of heavy rain.


    I¡¯m currently sitting on the hammock, the surroundings are very quiet because I¡¯m probably the only one up here.


    Today is Saturday and I choose to rx on our terrace. Honestly, a lot has happened in the past few days and I am always tested whenever he is around. I gently closed my eyes and choose to feel the heavy rain falling and cradled myself in this cold ce.


    After a while I heard my name being called.


    ¡°Cin¡­ Cinaaa!¡± my mom creamed.


    I shook slightly but kept my eyes closed. I ignored mommy¡¯s loud voice.


    A few moment as if there was an angel in my midst, and suddenly I sat up properly because of what I saw.


    ¡°S-sir?¡± I stand up without doing anything just in a hurry since I totally shock that he is here right now. I didn¡¯t realize that he was in front of me.


    He came and hugged me tightly. I tried to get away from his hug but I am now here giving him a chance to do it, wondering what was happening. Why is he here? What is his problem?


    ¡°I miss you so much, Cin. Can I stay here with you even just one night?¡± he asked with his lovely voice. I seemed dumbfounded by his question. I don¡¯t know why he is weird right now. Whatever his problem is, I don¡¯t care. But I am here, allowing him to hug me.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± He broke away from the hug when he saw that I was serious.


    ¡°I am so sorry. I just miss you, I can¡¯t do anything, I just think of you. Do you still see that man?¡± I raised an eyebrow at his question. That means he has no rest because of what he thinks about me and Joshua. I can¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°No,¡± I said curtly and went back to lying on the hammock. He is overly weird right now, he just came here to ask me that simple question and I know he is just jealous. I can¡¯t imagine that¡¯s what he really came here for.


    Until there is silence because I slowly closed my eyes in my annoyance because of him going. When I looked to see if he was still standing in front of me, he was sitting beside the swing.


    I looked at his face, he was totally fatigued. I came closer to him, his soft face was removed. ¡°I know that you missed me too,¡± he said while holding my hand. ¡°Huh?¡± I said innocently. He smiled slightly as he thought his prediction was true. But when he said those things, I couldn¡¯t understand how I feel now. Until I realized this scenario is the best to win her heart. To be honest, I don¡¯t know why I still thought about finding out the truth. I am still wondering and confused if ever we are siblings by father.


    I sit next to him and tried to do what I thought. I need to get his full attention to facilitate my ns. I know he is getting jealous of my close friend Joshua.


    ¡°Regarding your question a while ago, yes I agree. After all, you can stay here on weekends. You can use the guest room like before so you can rest too.¡± I smiled in front of him and made him feel that I care even though the truth is that everything I do next is just part of my n. I need to know the truth. I don¡¯t want our feelings tost any longer, even if it hurts to know the end of it, but it needs to be cut off as soon as possible.


    I stand up and pulled his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go, rest in your room. The rain is getting stronger. I know you are tired, Joshua and I don¡¯t have a rtionship. He is my close friend. So, Sir Ben Chua tell me, are you jealous of him?¡± I wonder why his mood is different. He acted so cute when he snorted in front of me, I wanted to pinch him but I stopped myself. Stop, Cin! You shouldn¡¯t be put off by his handsomeness and cuteness.


    ¡°Of course not! Why would I? That brte man is more handsome than me! Why do you want him?¡± he answered as if he was getting something from his question.


    ¡°W-what? Is it really not or are you really jealous?¡± I teased him but he ignored it and just turned his back. ¡°Nothing, Cin. Let¡¯s go to your room.¡±


    My eyes widened at his response. What room do I have? He is stiff! I came closer and preceded him. ¡°You are not going to rest in my room, the guest room is right next to my room and you are there. Don¡¯t wait for me to send you out,¡± I said gruffly and left the terrace. He is not far from the room but there is a door on the left side where you go out and it opens to my room.


    ¡°Okay fine! I get you. But let me remind you that I don¡¯t want to see him with you. I¡¯m disgusted.¡±


    We are currently in my room and I stopped when he said those things, he bowed and the aura changed. I fell silent and felt my heart beat faster, but at this point the reason for the speed was not thrill but pain. He is now standing in front of me as if holding heaven and earth. I can¡¯t bear to see him like that, it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen him jealous like this.


    He looked at me and came closer. He held my hand and said, ¡°I admit, I feel jealous about thest time when I saw both of you. I¡¯m hurt, Cin. It hurts. It hurts so much, you know that I love you, right? But why are you hurting me like this? Don¡¯t you like me?¡± My heart almost broke when I heard the broken tone of his voice. I also noticed that there was a tear on the left side of his eye.


    Why are you like this BenChua? I don¡¯t want to hurt you but I feel like I¡¯ve hurt you like never before.


    ¡°I am so sorry for expressing my feelings and thoughts to you right now. I just feel very heavy and I¡¯m tired, but thank you for letting me stay here again. Alright, I¡¯m going to rest.¡± He left my room and didn¡¯t even listen to my reaction or answer to what he said. A few seconds passed and only the breeze touched my skin and the shaking of the heavy rain. I was beside myself sitting on my bed.


    Presently I sighed and left my bedroom door open. Untilter, my cell phone rang. I slowly calmed down before taking it from the table next to my bed on the left side where it was near the door.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    I take it and read it.


    JOSHUA


    Your Mission 101 is starting now. I know that your boss is with you. Do our n, you will know the truth.


    Received. 10:30 a. m


    My heart beat so fast and my hand getting cold when I read his text. How did he know that I was with BenChua? I raised an eyebrow because of the detective skills he has. But maybe he is watching, until I receive another one.


    JOSHUA


    Calm down, Cin. Don¡¯t think a lot. Focus on our goals. I know everything. I¡¯m watching over you. Don¡¯t worry all of this will be safe for me. Just be careful. Don¡¯t fall for him.


    Received. 10:32 a. m


    I sighed after reading his text messages. I can¡¯t me him, he knows what happened. I¡¯m the only one who doesn¡¯t want to believe him. I am totally freaked out because I want to see before believing. It is not easy to believe when there is not enough evidence.


    Instead of thinking, I just closed the door. Iy down on my soft bed and looked up. How long will I be like this? I got rid of my ex-user, but I am trapped for a man that I don¡¯t know if he is part of my past. I just closed my eyes softly with my thoughts. I don¡¯t know what to think and do. Until someone knocked on my door. I stopped and got up in no time.


    ¡°Ciny?¡± BenChua called me from outside my room.


    I don¡¯t know why he was looking for me, but instead of speaking, my body seemed to make its own decision and opened the door for him.


    As soon as I opened the door, he quickly weed me with a hug. I feel something strange, I feel something is happening.


    He stopped and said, ¡°I am so sorry to shock you, I am really upset and I want to be with you for this time until at night.¡± My heart beat faster as if there was a chase of horses to the finish line.


    ¡°W-why?¡±


    ¡°I need you. I miss you¡­¡±


    I was almost dumbfounded and deafened by the tenderness of his voice. Is this the perfect timing to make my ns? But when I remembered the ns, my heart immediately broke. Every time he shows his gentle face, I want to deny and forget whatever there was in our past. To be honest, I feel that I am so bad, if I ever do those things. But I want to know and face it, too much is happening and entering our lives to form andpletely end the past.


    I bit my lower lip and tried to think of something to say to him. The surroundings were quiet and he was right there in front of me waiting for what I had to say. How do I start? It¡¯s annoying!


    ¡°Are you okay? If you are not okay with me staying here. I will just go home, I don¡¯t want you to get into trouble like that.¡± His aura changed as if he caught heaven and earth because of his sadness.


    He was about to leave my room but I quickly grabbed his hand. ¡°Wait¡­¡± I quickly let it go because of the electricity I felt. ¡°S-sorry. You can stay here, sorry it took me so long to reply. But yeah, it¡¯s okay with me as long as you fix it.¡± His smile widened and his face brightened again. He came closer and hugged me as if today was thest time we met.


    ¡°Thank you, Cin. Thanks a lot!¡± he said happily while still hugging me.


    I just tried to hug him because I really miss him, I miss the way we used to be. How our rtionship started as a simple fight that now ended up in love.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s rest. Don¡¯t mess around, okay? You¡¯re over there on the left and I¡¯m over here on the right.¡± I pointed to our ce because I didn¡¯t want that to be a reason for the two of us to get closer again. He was smiling now as he was already positioned on the bed where the two of us would sleep.


    He held my hand. ¡°Thank you, Cin.¡± A sweet smile appeared on his lips and hey down. I thought he was going to stop his nonsense but he just turned around and rested. ¡°Good night, Cin. Rest well,¡± he added. I didn¡¯t answer what he had to say because I was still thinking that he might say something else or something, but I got nothing but silence.


    I just straightened up and looked up in my ceiling. Whydo we need to meet like this? What is really between us? I try to stop overthinking between us and focus on my n. I need to think of the best n that will reveal the truth.


    I will know it, BenChua. We will know it, soon. I just closed my eyes and chose to rest¡­


    ¡°Cin¡­ I miss you.¡±

 Chapter 28: First Date

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I slowly stretched my hands and noticed something strange on my bed. It¡¯s spacious and it seems like there¡¯s no one next to me. I don¡¯t know where he is, all I know now is that I¡¯m watching as if I¡¯m looking for someone.


    Where is he?


    I just fixed the bed and ignored what was on my mind. It¡¯s not good if I think about him. I just made my bed when I heard a knock on the door.


    ¡°Wait, let¡¯s get out!¡± I shouted after arranging the pillows in front of me.


    ¡°I need to go home, Cin. But I wille here in the afternoon.¡± I raised my eyebrows when I heard BenChua¡¯s voice. I couldn¡¯t help but open the door and see his healthy abs again.


    ¡°Can you please wear your t-shirt!¡± I ordered him while covering my eyes with my hand.


    ¡°Oh sorry, I don¡¯t know. Okay, I will leave. I just woke you up.¡± He wears his blue t-shirt in front of me. I don¡¯t know if his answer meant anything or if he was just trying to seduce me. He was still in the middle of my door as if he wanted me to see his eight-pack abs.


    ¡°You know, if you¡¯re going to leave, leave. You¡¯re not like that, you¡¯re s-so, ugh! Get out now!¡± I shouted.


    ¡°Huh? What?¡± He came closer as if he wanted to do something more. I actually pushed it so that itpletely moved to its nearby door, which is in the guest room.


    ¡°You are so strong. Alright, I¡¯m really leaving Cin. I will pick you up this afternoon. I don¡¯t know the exact time but I¡¯ll pick you up.¡± His aura is now serious because of his full voice and direct gaze. Sometimes I really don¡¯t know what kind of man he is. Most of the time he is more like other girls that can change the mood instantly.


    ¡°Why do you want me to pick you up,ter?¡± I asked while looking into his speaking eyes. His pure brown eyes tell me something and the curves of his lips are really awesome because of their natural redness.


    ¡°Just be with me, I¡¯ll take care of you. Wait, is there something wrong with my face?¡± he asked suddenly and grabbed his face because he thought it had dirt on it. But the truth is, I don¡¯t even know why I¡¯m staring at him like this. I was amazed by his perfect face.


    ¡°Hey! Are you still with me?¡±


    ¡°Cin.¡±


    Until I realized that he is still here when he called my name. I don¡¯t know why I stare at him for so long. ¡°Y-yeah, I am here. S-sorry. Okay, go ahead, BenChua. Just text me if you¡¯re going or not.¡± I speak as better as I can and gave him a serious aura. It¡¯s embarrassing for what I did earlier, he might even think that I¡¯m fantasizing about him.


    It¡¯s a big NO!


    He said goodbye and finally, I was able to breathe properly; because honestly, my chest was pounding too hard when he changed hours.


    Then, a few minutes past I decided to go down my eyes looked for my mommy, but I didn¡¯t see her shadow. Where is she?


    *****


    @Faith Restaurant


    We are currently here at a 5-star restaurant known in Laguna. I don¡¯t know why we are here and I just noticed that there are few people. I also wore something simple because I didn¡¯t expect such an event. I am just wearing a red dress and 2 inches of ck sandals.


    The surroundings are golden and the nts surrounding the restaurant are varied. Before we could go inside there were two guards at the entrance. We went straight and BenChua just handed two small papers to a guard on the right.


    ¡°What are we going to do here?¡± I asked as we were about to go inside.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m dating you.¡± He whisper into my right ear which caused me to be shocked.


    He took me to a VIP ce because of the big wall that have written ¡°VIP ONLY¡± there at the bottom of the table. Its shape is curved and in the middle of the table, there is a long candle and roses around it. It also only has two seats and the angle is front. He allow me to sit first and said, ¡°Calm down, Cin. It¡¯s just a simple date, okay? Don¡¯t you like it?¡±I was surprised by what he mentioned and I feel pressure to answer him. Because he didn¡¯t even tell me earlier because he just followed me and I let him. But honestly, I also want to be with him. Self, what are you doing? Speak now!


    I tried to calm down and focus. ¡°I am so sorry, sir. I¡¯m just surprised that you didn¡¯t say this earlier. Do we have a meeting here or it is just two of us, I mean a date with me?¡±


    ¡°Stop calling me, sir. It¡¯s okay to be a babe.¡± He even winked, causing me to raise an eyebrow at him.


    ¡°Oh calm down, Cin. The surprise was what I thought and I didn¡¯t regret it because you also prepared.¡± I was almost speechless at his answer. Am I really prepared? Couldn¡¯t this really be what I¡¯m wearing?


    I deny it. ¡°Of course not, I just thought we had an important meeting. Stop assuming, Ben Chua. Let¡¯s just eat, I¡¯m hungry.¡± I¡¯m going to change the conversation because I feel that the answer between the two of us will be long.


    He just grinned and called a waitress and just then a woman came to us and took our order. BenChua spoke to the woman who stared at him intensely. I don¡¯t know if I will be annoyed orugh at what is happening because it is also strange for me, still gossiping and this woman isughing constantly and right in front of me.


    ¡°Miss, did you get all our orders? Can you please get ready?¡± I seriously asked the woman who was also stopped because of the tone of my speech. Who wouldn¡¯t be annoyed? For almost a few minutes he kept asking questions about what BenChua and I were going to eat. This guy next to me, still grinning. I just raised my eyebrows as the woman just nodded and left. He must have been ashamed of the scene he made.


    ¡°Are you really hungry? Or are you jealous of that girl?¡± he said that causing me to look at him and raise my eyebrow. What? Me? Will be jealous of that waitress? Of course not! I am just mad because of his actions.


    ¡°What are you saying? I¡¯m hungry, okay?! You¡¯ll just say our order because you¡¯re still flirting. I hope he¡¯s the one you brought here!¡± I said annoyed and looked away. I don¡¯t understand how I feel now because honestly, I feel heavy. Am I really jealous or maybe I am hungry?


    A few minutes passed and silence prevailed around us. There weren¡¯t too many people in this restaurant because our seat was VIP.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you really jealous?¡± he asked again because I should avoid him and wait for the food. I didn¡¯t think about what he was saying because I didn¡¯t want to think about my true feelings.


    After a while, our food arrived. It¡¯s not too much but the waiter also brought two trays and I didn¡¯t recognize them because just by looking at them you¡¯ll be hungry.


    ¡°Thanks, bro.¡± He handed over a white envelope causing me to wonder what he was doing. I let the waiter leave before asking him. The man smiled so I wondered what he was reaching for.


    ¡°What did you give to him?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡± A tip.¡±


    ¡°Why? What for?¡±


    ¡°I can only give money for a trip. Go ahead and eat, maybe it will cool down and your head will warm up again.¡±


    I just took a bite of food because it¡¯s bad to wait for food. But Iughed at thest thing he said that he just wanted to give money. In fact, he is well-known and has a lot of money, so that¡¯s what he thinks.


    ¡°What else are you thinking about? Talk to me.¡±


    I stopped chewing pasta because of what he said. I don¡¯t know if he has powers or if he really feels what I¡¯m really thinking.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± I said curtly and pissed him off because I ate again and let him. Just look at how far he¡¯se!


    ¡°Cin? Do you still love me?¡± I almost threw up the pasta because of his question. What¡¯s up I¡¯m always shocked every time he asks simple things.


    I stopped what I was eating and even what I drink too. I calm down first and took a deep breath that he wouldn¡¯t notice.


    A few minutes passed and I spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t know. My situation is messy, our situation is.¡±


    It seemed as if I felt a storm at the speed of its changing hours. The previously goofy and soft voice became serious.


    ¡°I understand. I am so sorry for asking you this kind of question. But let me remind you, I still want to court you¡­ I still love you.¡±


    I was stopped by thest line he said. Are his feelings for me really true? Maybe he¡¯s just doing it because he hasn¡¯t seen another woman yet, but if it goes on he¡¯ll get bored.


    ¡°I am not like your ex who is crazy to hurt you. I know this is the first time I will love it. But I know in myself that I am true for you, Cin.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the first woman I bring here, not anyone even my mom. I am serious, Cin.¡± I stoppedpletely when he said that he only brought me here. I don¡¯t understand¡­ I don¡¯t understand anything. Every word that I heard is just like a problem that cannot function in my mind.


    ¡°Yeah, I know that you think so. But that is true, Cin. That¡¯s why in every action I admit I¡¯m impulsive but I¡¯m serious with you. I just don¡¯t know if you, do you like me too or are you just letting me do these things to you.¡± As people pass by outside where I can see through the window, I don¡¯t know what I should say to him now. In fact, he was the only man who brought me to this restaurant. The real surprise was unnned, unsaid, and unsolicited.


    ¡°I am sorry, I am really sorry BenChua,¡± I said. I finally had the strength to tell him. Honestly, I want to exin, but I prefer to hold back what I have to say because I don¡¯t know where our conversation will end. This day should be our date, but it seems like it was a simple meeting that was all about saying bad feelings. He doesn¡¯t deserve this.


    He holds my hand which makes me feel something like there is electricity in his soft hand. I try to hold it, even literally I am shaking because of the nervousness and after a while, he kissed my right hand which makes me feel surprised. Until he speaks, ¡°Stop saying that. I¡¯m not asking and hoping that you love me back too. I¡¯ll just wait for you to be ready. But take this day as our simple date. Many more days to be with you. That¡¯s enough for me, Cin.¡± Thest thing he did was a forced smile, he straightened himself up and let go of my hand.


    He take some food and tried to pretend that nothing happened. I just fixed myself and took the water next to my food. Actually, water is enough for me every time I eat whether heavy meals or not.


    ¡°I¡¯m really sorry BenChua, I really don¡¯t know what to say now. But thank you for this date, this simple date that you prepared. You don¡¯t have to do this. Although you already confessed and exined, all I can say now is thank you and sorry,¡± I sadly exined to him while stabbing the pasta.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay Cin. I understand it was a mistake to enter your life. Also, stop doing it. Your delicious pasta will beg for you, don¡¯t hurt them like that, just eat them.¡±


    After what he said, I stopped what I am doing. It is embarrassing so I stop and fix myself. I look at him and exin, ¡± I¡¯m sorry because I was thinking too much and I don¡¯t know what I am doing,¡±


    ¡°S-sorry. Anyway, I am done eating. You? Are you still going to eat?¡±


    ¡°No. I am almost full. Do you want us to walk or go somewhere?¡± he asked, which caused a strange pounding in my chest. I don¡¯t know why I feel this way but even though it was just a simple question, I felt happy and excited about where we were going.


    ¡°I know you want to go somewhere, let¡¯s go! I will buy you something.¡± He pulled my hand to make me stand up. He left the payment first and we hurried out as if the mall was about to close.


    ¡°Let me introduce myself to you by doing these things. Let me love you by giving you gifts and bringing you to unforgettable ces,¡± he said with joy and we crossed to new streets and the left side where I saw a familiar person.


    A man wearing a ck cap with a red hood. He is looking at our ways¡­ He looks so familiar. Wait¡­ He is my dad.

 Chapter 29: Mission 102

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I¡¯m currently at home after buying two choco vors of milk tea at a store near us, I just chose to rest. I went straight to the terrace because I have time to rest today. I hope so.


    I immediately looked for a good spot after I saw the hammock on the left side and I just chose there. Apart from the beauty of the light, the beauty of the sky is even more obvious. I stared dumbfounded at the milk tea I bought at Milkias Shop. I only bought the medium size because I wouldn¡¯t be able to use therge one. But I was even more shocked when I saw that I bought two. Why two? I don¡¯t know why I bought it, it looks delicious but now I can¡¯t even move to drink it.


    I slowly closed my eyes and screamed. Why is this happening? I¡¯m not in focus!


    Later I received a call from Joshua. I quickly reached into my left pants pocket and pressed the green icon to answer his call.


    ¡°Hello, Cin! Good morning! I am below your house. You go down first.¡± I quickly stood up and looked at him from below. He was standing there with the cell phone in his left ear.


    What is he doing here?


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going down. Wait for me,¡± I responded to this and hung up and did not hang up on him. I don¡¯t know why he¡¯s here, but I suddenly grabbed my chest as if he was going to tell me something strange.


    I reached the bottom and he was just smiling at me while he was still holding his cell phone. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Joshua that you came to visit?¡± I asked directly because I also wanted to know his purpose immediately.


    ¡°Can I go inside? You need to know this before you know others.¡± I raised my eyebrows at what he said and at the same time my heart beat faster. It was beating faster and faster as if it would explode at any moment. I clutched my heart to try to calm down even though I didn¡¯t know how. ¡°Y-yeah s-sure. Come in.¡± I answered calmly even though I was trying to calm down even though it was difficult.


    I let him inside and suddenly mommy came out from the kitchen. ¡°Oh, you have a visitor. What is his name, he is so handsome. Go ahead, sit down in our living room and I¡¯ll get you some food and drinks.¡± Instead of nodding, Joshua approached mommy which surprised me.


    ¡°Good morning, auntie!¡± he said politely and cheerfully ande closer to my mom asking for a blessing through my mom right¡¯s hand. This is a cultural thing that we do to show our respect to adults.


    Mommy smiled and said, ¡°Thank you, handsome man, for your kindness. Alright, sit down in the living room and I¡¯ll also get the food and drinks. Vinyl, you take care of your guest, okay?¡±


    ¡°Yes mommy, thank you.¡± I immediately pulled Joshua¡¯s hand when mommy went straight to the kitchen.


    ¡°Hey, what are you doing here? What will you say?¡±


    He took the milk tea I was holding and I didn¡¯t realize that I had brought it.


    ¡°Can I have this? My favorite is chocte vor at Milkias Shop.¡± While drinking in my front.


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s yours, I have another one upstairs. It¡¯s a shame for you, you grabbed it before you said goodbye.¡± I responded irritably while sitting on the sofa.


    ¡°What are you going to say, again?¡± I repeated the question to him.


    He stopped drinking and looked around. I raised my eyebrows because I couldn¡¯t understand what he was doing now, but I felt a pain in my heart. I held onto that part and thought. Wait, I feel like he wants to say something that I need to prepare.


    He held my hand and put the milk tea he asked me for on the table. ¡°Can we just be there in silence? I mean in a ce where it¡¯s just the two of us.¡± His question made me think. He rarely gets serious unless the conversation is about cases. But now, my hunch is not good.


    ¡°Wh-what is that?¡± I stuttered. He looked around first and approached me slightly. ¡°Your father is alive.¡± This whisper caused my hair to rise in shock.


    I was almost deaf from what I heard but it was impossible. Besides, daddy was gone for a long time. There are many questions in my mind what, when, where, and how is he still alive?


    I clung to him because of the sudden dizziness I felt. ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I am so sorry, I know you are not ready for this matter. But after a couple of years, I found out that your dad is still alive.¡± We both looked ahead when we heard a crash. ¡°W-what?¡± asked my mom who made me lose my trance even more.


    I bit my lower lip at what he would say and especially at what he would feel. ¡°Mom, we will exin.¡±


    ¡°Mommyyyyy!¡± Joshua and I ran together when mommy suddenly fell to the floor.


    ¡°Wrong timing!¡± Joshua said annoyed and he quickly picked up mommy andid her down on the sofa next to us. I promptly opened the electrician¡¯s because apart from the heat he might need some air.


    ¡°Mommy, wake up. Mommy!¡± I called her but she was still unconscious no matter what I called and did. Until I heard someone¡¯s footsteps.


    ¡°Hey, what happened?¡± asked a familiar voice.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± When I saw who it was, I stood up because of his sudden arrival at the house.


    He quickly approached mommy and double-checked her breathing with his two fingers.


    ¡°She¡¯s still breathing. Did something happen?¡± He looked at me which almost woke me up because of the seriousness on his face.


    ¡°He passed out because of the heat. He just needs rest. Joshua, help me carry mommy to the bedroom.¡± I looked at Joshua and he got my point.


    ¡°Let me do it,¡± BenChua presented but Joshua already picked up mommy. ¡°I can do this, bro.¡± The two looked each other in the eye, but I stood between the two of them because I didn¡¯t want everyone to end up in an argument.


    ¡°Just Joshua BenChua, I mean sir. Just wait for us here. Sir BenChua did nothing and Joshua and I went straight to mommy¡¯s room on the left side near the kitchen.


    While we were walking, many things were bothering my mind. But it was sir¡¯s hour that I remembered the most.


    ¡°Aunty needs to rest first, it¡¯s not good for her to fall on the floor either. But don¡¯t worry she is okay. Soon he will wake up.¡±


    ¡°Hey, are you listening? I¡¯ve been talking for a while but you¡¯re an idiot.¡± Joshua tapped me on the shoulder because he noticed.


    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go,¡± I said quickly making himugh.


    ¡°W-what? Never mind Vinyl. Anyway, I am sorry regarding earlier but I know your dad is alive. Tito Paolo is alive, he is here.¡± I immediately covered her mouth because someone might hear, especially mommy who lost consciousness.


    After a while, it moved and I quickly removed my palm from Joshua¡¯s mouth.


    ¡°Mommy!¡± I immediately hugged it because I was so worried.


    ¡°What happened, daughter?¡± she asked which gives me rm and make my mind panic because I don¡¯t know what to say to her. Should I tell her what she heard and what I found out or should I ignore it and say differently?


    ¡°Nothing, mom. You passed out from the heat. How are you feeling?¡± I changed the conversation because I don¡¯t want her to think about that when she woke up, especially since I don¡¯t have enough evidence of Joshua¡¯s words is not enough as my proof.


    Until I remembered that Sir BenChua was still in the living room.


    ¡°Mommy, if you are still not okay. Please rest for a while. Because Sir BenChua is here now. Joshua, you¡¯re going home too, aren¡¯t you?¡± I looked at Joshua¡¯s behavior and smiled while my eyes said yes, I¡¯m going home.


    ¡°A-ah yeah auntie. . . By the way, sorry for the trouble. I have to go anyway,¡± Joshua answered while smiling. It¡¯s good that he bit what I did and he immediately thought of what to say.


    Mommy smiled and held Joshua¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re handsome Joshua and you¡¯re big too. Thanks for visiting even though I don¡¯t remember what happened. Getting old is hard.¡± Joshua just grinned and said, ¡°That¡¯s nothing, aunty. Rest now. Always be careful.¡± Joshua reminds mommy of a son preaching to his mother.


    I pulled his hand. ¡°Alright mommy, he¡¯s leaving.¡± I pulled him quickly and mommy just said goodbye to him and I also closed mommy¡¯s door so that she can rest well.


    ¡°We will talk about what you said next week. Now you have to go home first because Sir BenChua is here.¡± I looked at him seriously and when we looked into the living room, Sir BenChua was just there waiting for us.


    He took my hand and kissed it and then said something but in a low voice. ¡°Mission 102. Prepare it.¡±


    I was surprised by what he did but the words he said made me think more. His words were weak but clear. What¡¯s the mission again, that?


    I quickly removed my palm from his hand. I also raised my eyebrows hoping that he would understand what I wanted to convey.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°I have to go now bro, please take care of Cin and aunt. I just came here to visit them because it looks like I¡¯m busy too. Hopefully, we can meet, soon.


    ¡°Wait, who are you?¡± Sir BenChua asked irritably.


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m so sorry. My name is Joshua. Childhood friend and batch mate of Cin from first to fourth-year college. Anyway, I¡¯m leaving,¡± he approached Sir BenChua and patted his arm.


    ¡°Sure bro, by the way, my name is BenChua,¡± he said seriously while Joshua finally left us, He just waved his hand as a sign of letting go.


    Joshua had already left and it seemed like an angel had passed through the sudden silence between Sir BenChua and me.


    ¡°Why is he here? What happened to your mom?¡± he asked seriously without looking at me straight forward but his eyes were telling me something.


    I was almost dumbfounded by what I was seeing but eventually, my spirit woke up, and thankfully I quickly woke up to the fact that it was the third time he asked about what happened to mommy.


    ¡°Just visiting, my mommy is okay now. The weather is just really hot. What are you doing here with us?¡±


    ¡°I just came here since I miss you already. Maybe it¡¯s better that you always have work to do.¡± My ears almost perked up at thest thing he said. But I quickly asked him. ¡°W-why?¡±


    ¡°So that he won¡¯t visit anymore and I can always be with you in the office. I told you earlier, I missed you so much.¡±


    Suddenly, my heart beat faster as if I was going to explode at any moment because of the bullets attached to my chest.


    ¡°I¡¯m jealous, Cin. I¡¯m jealous of your closeness with that man named Joshua.¡±


    ¡°What makes you jealous? He is my childhood friend and batchmate, that¡¯s all, believe it or not,¡± I exined.


    It¡¯s still serious and looking at me badly. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in his mind. Above all, he must not be jealous because we don¡¯t have one.


    ¡°I know Cin, but I know the ways of man. So I hope if there is a problem, you call me and not another man.¡± I just cringed at what he was saying. But his face looks so cute every time he is jealous. D*mn! What is this feeling?


    I don¡¯t know what to say because of how he looks now. I feel like a tomato from both my cheeks.


    I bowed down and soon it came closer. He holds my hand and says, ¡°Even without us, I love you and you are only mine.¡±


    I bit my bottom lip because of thest thing he said and I guess I was speechless because until now I couldn¡¯t say anything. For a few moments, I dared to break free from his hold on my hand.


    Just as I let go of his hand, my cell phone rang. ¡°Excuse me, I just went to mommy¡¯s room. Let¡¯s talkter, sir,¡± I excused myself but the truth was I wanted to check my phone. I quickly went straight to mommy¡¯s room and saw the sadness on her face, but I ignored it because of my strange feeling.


    I got my phone in my pocket and I read a messageing from Joshua.


    Mission 102 is aplished.


    But the news is true and your boss is jealous because of me.


    Received 10:56 am


    I don¡¯t know if I will be happy with what I read. All of this is his n, all of you are just ying with me.


    All of you make me innocent and a robot that needs to follow and believe all of those f*ck*ng lies.

 Chapter 30: Mystery Voice Call

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Apparently, sir didn¡¯t stay long yesterday either, he thought of going home because he knew I would take care of mommy. Also, Joshua give me hope and confusion because of telling me that my dad was still alive. Is that true? Do I hope that I will see him again since he has been gone for almost 3 years since he had an ident on the very day of my birthday?


    I really just breathed a sigh of relief while mommy was mixing milk. I always do this so mommy can rx and calm down. I remembered before when he and daddy are going to rest, I see my dad doing this. He will mix mommy¡¯s milk and then kiss mommy on the forehead. Those sweet memories that I still treasure until I found out that daddy is cheating with my mom. It¡¯s very painful and hard on mommy¡¯s part.


    I finished cooking and went straight to mommy¡¯s room. I see her reading a book. Until now, this is still his passion. While dad can do both reading and writing mommy really admires him until the worst thing that he did. I can¡¯t believe it.


    ¡°Hi, mommy. This is your milk, drink it first so you can rest.¡± I approached him with a smile and handed him a ss of milk.


    He took it from me and thanked me, ¡°Thank you, Cin. Get some rest. I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m just too shocked by what happened earlier.¡±


    I sit next to him and held his right hand. ¡°Mommy, don¡¯t think about it anymore. Daddy has been gone for a long time, I don¡¯t even hope that he is alive. If he is alive, you know he has a family with his woman,¡± I borated.


    ¡°I know, my lovely daughter, but you have forgiven your daddy, haven¡¯t you?¡± mommy asked suddenly, causing me to let go of her hand and hit my chest. Should I forgive him after he lied to us?


    So many questions came to my mind. One after the other as if there was a QA going on. To be honest, I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m not sure if my answer is yes or no. ¡°C-Cin?¡± Mommy called me I just woke up to the reality that I was stunned.


    ¡°S-okay mommy, get some rest. I have a walk tomorrow. Goodnight and I love you, mommy!¡± I spoke energetically andpletely left his room. I quickly broke the door and I knew he was going to say something more, but thankfully he didn¡¯t hesitate to say more. I¡¯m not yet ready. I don¡¯t know. I don¡¯t even know how to answer his question. It¡¯s been a while, but everything is still clear to me.


    I¡¯m still standing outside mommy¡¯s door and I¡¯m out of breath.


    I looked around, and from the old style of our surroundings, I suddenly remembered everything. I walked and hugged myself. I almost panic this time, not because of fear but because of the mixed emotions, I feel now.


    I chose to go straight to the living room as if my foot had made its own decision and brought me here.


    What am I going to do here?


    Even though I don¡¯t know my true purpose, I just sat on our red sofa. I leaned on it and just tried to close my eyes.


    I felt a little peace and I took a deep breath. After a while, the phone next to me rang.


    I quickly took it and answered the call. ¡°Hello?¡± I said on the other line. My heart was beating one after the other without knowing the reason.


    ¡°How are you? I miss you so much.¡± his voice was familiar but I knew his thoughts were vague.


    ¡°W-who are you?¡± I stammered on the other line.


    The voice man slightly reacts like he is smirking because of its strange tone before finally speaking. ¡°You¡¯ll know in the next day or month. Now, I¡¯m d you¡¯re doing well. I¡¯ll be back, soon.¡± I wanted to speak immediately but all I heard was a broken line.


    I don¡¯t know how I should react. I slowly sat down on the sofa, it¡¯s a good thing I was very tight or I might have fallen to the floor. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on. Who is he? What is his purpose? Why is daddy his voice? I¡¯m confused!


    ¡°Cin, are you okay?¡± asked mommy who I didn¡¯t realize was right in front of me.


    ¡°O-I¡¯m fine ma, why are you still getting up?¡±


    ¡°Because I heard you scream, I thought you were gone. Are you really okay? Wait, why are you still awake and not resting?¡± He asked one question after another which confused my mind even more.


    I stand and carried out my mom. ¡°I¡¯m fine mommy, let¡¯s go rest again. Just imagine it, I¡¯m just resting in the living room and I¡¯m going to sleep.¡±


    I showed him that I¡¯m really okay even though I¡¯m not really because now, I¡¯m thinking about the one who called. Who is that, and what is there in the return he says.


    Mommy didn¡¯t even scream, she just followed what I said and what she did somehow made me feel better. He doesn¡¯t want to worry anymore. I don¡¯t want him to think about those things anymore, it¡¯s pointless because I don¡¯t know if what I know is true or not.


    I took mommy to her room and she went to bed right away. ¡°Good night, mommy. Sleep well, don¡¯t get up yet, okay? I¡¯m really fine.¡± I gave a forced smile so that he would think that there was no problem. Although the truth is, there are many things that are bothering my mind right now.


    Mommy held my hand which surprised me. ¡°Rest well, Cin. Thank you for your understanding and care.¡± My heart almost fell and my whole mind focused on what he said. ¡°Mommy, rest now. That¡¯s okay, remember everything I do is for you and you are all I have.¡± My voice was almost hoarse with thest words I said.


    I must admit that I felt pain because, for the past few days, I have noticed mommy¡¯s weakness. So as much as possible I don¡¯t want to give him any problems or headaches. So I often want to just solo everything.


    He smiled and spoke again. ¡°Alright, my beautiful daughter, get some rest. Go up to your room and go to sleep. Thank you again, daughter.¡± After he spoke, I came and hugged him tightly. Self, don¡¯t cry.


    I control my emotions too much because I feel that they will fall at any moment.


    ¡°Alright mommy, I¡¯m going upstairs. You rest now.¡± I finally left mommy¡¯s room. I don¡¯t want to take it any longer because I know my eyes can¡¯t take it anymore.


    I was able to breathe properly when I finally got out of my mommy¡¯s room. I went straight upstairs to rest. I also put aside the things that were bothering me ¨C especially the one who called earlier.


    I am currently in my room, I went straight to my bed and looked up for a moment where the big clock was posted on the wall. It¡¯ste, but why isn¡¯t sleepiness visiting me?


    I quickly looked at my bed as if my body was looking for it; but before I could feel its softness, I looked at my cell phone.


    I took that and I didn¡¯t expect so many missed calls. who called


    When I opened it, there was only an unknown number on it, which made me feel heavy.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    I also opened my inbox messages because two texts grabbed my attention.


    Unknown Message


    +63967867890


    See you soon my love. I miss you and your mommy.


    Received. 11:11 PM


    Unknown Message


    +63967867890


    I hope I can recover, I hope you can forgive me. Sorry, everyone.


    Received. 11:13 PM


    I wake up in bed when I read all of them. The number that left me a message today is the number that called me. I grabbed my heart, it was beating so fast that it felt like it was going to attack me. But first I closed my eyes to stop my feelings and also took a breath afterward.


    Whoever you are, I hope you¡¯re not the one on my mind. I hope I¡¯m wrong. I chose to put my cell phone away but before that, I just deleted it because I didn¡¯t want to think about it.


    My eyes suddenly turned to the picture of me and mommy and daddy. I stared at it until I smiled slightly and think deeply.


    Daddy, I miss you. But if it¡¯s true that you¡¯re still alive, I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m ready to see you or not. I don¡¯t even know if I can forgive you. I don¡¯t even know what my reaction will be or are you really alive? But why and how?I tried to voice it out loud inside my room like I am talking to someone else, butter on, I decided to rest.

 Chapter 31: DNA Results

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    A few days passed and I just chose to do the important things. ¡°Hey, did you finish my work for you? Did you know the truth?¡± I couldn¡¯t stop myself from asking one question after another. I am here in the office while Dr. Shawn Felizus. But he took a nap and gave me a brown envelope. I was almost silent at what he did. I couldn¡¯t take it from him because of the speed of my heart. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s happening to me.


    ¡°Hey, Mr. Ben Chua are you okay? You can read everything in that envelope. I don¡¯t know if you will be happy after you know it.¡±


    I try to show nothing and calm down, even honestly, I can¡¯t believe it. Until I decided to speak with him, ¡°Thank you for this. I am ready for the result.¡± I replied with a smile and took the envelope even though inside I was sweating from the cold.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s okay to say this, my first test I don¡¯t know why they matched. But when I double check anything, I found out that he is also TYPE O, the same as your daddy,¡± he said in a long sentence that stopped my world.


    What did he say? TYPE O? Who?!


    ¡°Anyway, I need to go Mr. BenChua if you need more tests or to investigate more. Tell me, but for now, I need to fix myself since I have a client because I will go to my office.¡±


    He is my trusted doctor since I was a child. Honestly, he is the only doctor known in Felizus Hospital and the childhood friend of my father.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Feliz. I will contact you if ever I need something more regarding this.¡± I only gave a forced smile and led him out of my office.


    A few moments passed and he left while I was just looking at the envelope on my desk. I walked slowly and sat down at my table.


    I looked at the envelope and a lot came to my mind. what if we are brothers? What if it¡¯s true? What would I do if he was my brother outside?


    I sighed and took the envelope. After I took out some papers that were inside it, my hands almost stiffened and my eyes seemed to hurt from what I read.


    Mrs. Cin Brights Montevi is Positive Type O.


    Mr. BenChua King Castro Montevi is Positive Type O.


    ¡°What the hell is this?! Is this true? No way! I can¡¯t believe this.¡± I sound like a crazy person talking to myself, but it is still too vague for me that we are both positive and have the same blood type as Cin.


    Maybe it¡¯s just a coincidence or maybe something is wrong. I need a second opinion or test for this. Not allowed! You really can¡¯t.


    I just put the envelope together with the paper inside of my cab, I have had to hide it for a while since I am not sure what Dr. Felizus discovered and I need to investigate more. I also do not agree with what I found out today. It¡¯s very vague, maybe Dr. made a mistake.


    I just leaned back in the chair and tried to get rid of the things that were bothering me. I can¡¯t be like this now, especially since I have a meeting to go toter.


    A few minutes passed and I thought about leaving my office first. But as I stood up I received a message. He gave a message to my chest.


    Unknown Message


    +63967867890


    Everything will be fine, Beny. Just take care of Cin but never fall in love with her. See you soon!


    Received. 2:00 P. M


    January 7, 2021


    I almost dropped my cell phone from the nervousness I feel right now. This is so weird! Only one person can know and call me. Beny no one else. He is the only one, the only man in my life-my father. But. . .


    Someone knocks on my door that makes me go back to reality. ¡°S-sir BenChua?¡± a soft voice called my name.


    Why is she here?


    I quickly put my cell phone in my pocket, took a deep breath, and adjusted my polo shirt. I feel that my environment has warmed up because of what is happening to me.


    But I got up and went straight to the door because Cin was outside.


    ¡°Hi sir, this is the report for the overall schedule for this year.¡± My jaw almost dropped from what I saw. Cin is hot now because she wears a fitted ck skirt with a red blouse that she was tucked in.


    My heart!


    ¡°S-sir?¡±


    ¡°Y-yes! Thank you so much. ¡± I couldn¡¯t help but thank him as he spread his sweet smile in front of me.


    ¡°No worries, sir. Just let me know if you need something or more,¡± she said with a seductive voice. I almost swallowed what he said. I don¡¯t know if she¡¯s flirting or if her voice is natural.


    ¡°Yeah! I got it. Just put the folder you¡¯re holding here on my desk.¡± I arranged my things while seriously focusing on what I was doing just so he wouldn¡¯t notice that I was worried or thinking.


    He quickly followed and I noticed his smile as if he had a different day today. She is so energetic and positive today.


    ¡°Here sir! Just read and understand, if you need me just call my phone. Have a great day, sir!¡±


    ¡°Thanks!¡± I gave him a short answer and a few seconds passed and he left my office. I took a deep breath when he finally left. I also took the white and red folder he was carrying. I looked at that and it¡¯s just my schedule for this month until next month. The days are so fully loaded as if I have to make the most of my few rest days.


    ¡°This is too much! I need to have a break,¡± I said to myself as I slowly drank the small cup filled with chocte coffee. I hadn¡¯t noticed it before until I noticed a small piece of paper attached to the front.


    Wear your smile, sir! Have a great day!


    I felt a strange tickling in my stomach like butterflies are flying inside of me. I felt better and smiled a little. I drank it like I was out of my mind. Until I noticed a small sticky note inside the folder he was carrying.


    I read that which gave me a strange feeling.


    I hope you like it. I made your chocte coffee. I know you will be stressed for this whole week. Fighting, sir!


    I don¡¯t know why Cin is doing this immediately, I think something is wrong with her. But, I like what she has done for today. I wish he was always like this though. . . there are many buts. I don¡¯t even know if it¡¯s right or if I should stay away when I find out the truth.


    Until I noticed that I almost finished drinking the chocte coffee. His blend is delicious. I seem to have a favorite drink now- her creation, chocte coffee.


    After a couple of minutes, I see myself in the mirror of my desk and I am smiling. But it was a little while then suddenly disappeared. I was saddened by the memories and thoughts I had. I liked Cin but after this result, I don¡¯t know what I should feel. Is all that true? Maybe Dr. just made a mistake. Feliz. Weirdly, we have the same blood type. I don¡¯t understand.


    Until my phone vibrates inside my pocket pants. I got it and received a message from him-Dr. Feliz. Is this good news or not?


    +63998905675677


    You need to know this, Mr. Ben Chua. See you tomorrow at the Feliz Hospital by 4 pm. Be ready.


    Thank you.


    Received. 11:00 a. m


    My heart beat faster after I read his message. One after another, strange questions formed in my mind. But, I better close my eyes and calm down. I need to know the truth and make sure that all the resulting results are correct.


    I put my cell phone aside and didn¡¯t hesitate to reply because it was still open. I need to rx my mind and think about the best n. I stood up to fix myself. I needed to take my lunch then suddenly Cin came up in front of me.


    ¡°Hi, sir! Can I join you during your lunch break?¡± Her eyes blink which makes me quiet.


    D*mn! Her brown eyes!


    ¡°Y-yeah sure! Are you been there a while ago, waiting for me?¡± I replied while trying to calm myself down.


    ¡°Not at all, sir. I¡¯m almost there in just a minute, are you all right?¡±


    ¡°Of course! W-why?¡± I said quickly and tried topose my voice.


    ¡°No sir, let¡¯s go eat.¡± He pulled my hand causing me to feel strange electricity from him. She acts so differently right now. He is very sweet and thoughtful.


    I let him pull me until we reached the elevator. He pressed it and it opened for us to enter. He put it on the 2nd floor where we went down there were many choices of restaurants.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat at Shai-ai Restaurant, sir, or do you want to go somewhere else?¡± This question is a reason for me to think properly.


    ¡°Anywhere or just there. No worries. I¡¯m hungry too,¡± I excused myself because I didn¡¯t want him to think about anything else.


    He just smiled and the elevator opened just in time. What is wrong with him why is he so chill and weird now?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, sir!¡± He pulled my right hand again as if I was his child that could be taken anywhere.


    ¡°W-wait!¡± I will stop him. He stopped and looked at me seriously.


    ¡°W-why?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± I held his hand as if he and I were one. I want to be sweet with her even just today. Because I know the day wille when everything will change too. I want to keep these memories with him.


    She smiles at me which makes me smile too. He tightened his hold on my hand and directly entered the Shai-ai Restaurant.


    I hope it¡¯s like this, I hope Cin and I will be like this until the end. I wish. . .


    While we were looking for a good spot, I noticed that he was carrying a small attache case.


    ¡°What is that for?¡± I asked after we finally found a ce for us.


    ¡°This?¡± He pointed to the red attache case he was carrying in addition to the small bag he had.


    ¡°Yes!¡± I said monotonously.


    ¡°This is just a reminder kit. Sir, I have finished many reports so at least they can be reduced. Anyway, I need to go to thefort room. Go ahead and order.¡± He said goodbye and stood up directly and looked for thefort area.


    I nodded but before I called the waiter, I couldn¡¯t lose sight of the attache case that Cin was carrying.


    I get it and check it for a while while he is gone.


    What is this?


    I don¡¯t know what reaction I should give to what I saw. She has a paper on DNA results that I have. I don¡¯t understand why she has this copy, too.


    I quickly put it back in her bag because she might think that I am doing something I don¡¯t want her to think suspiciously. I called the waiter to have an order for us before she came back here.


    But to be honest, many things came to my mind when I saw that we were holding the same copy. This is what Dr. Felizus will tell me.


    ¡°I¡¯m back, sir!¡± Cin said and sit beside me.


    Who are you, Cin? What is the connection between the two of us? Are you part of my past?

 Chapter 32: Plan B is the Best

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    I still can¡¯t believe what I found out. I also don¡¯t understand why even though the result is like this every time I see her, I feelcent and secure. But, I don¡¯t want to let it fall andpletely make me feel better about Cin. I don¡¯t want to lead to the opportunity to be enved by love.


    At this time, I chose to ventte outside my room where I could see the calm color of the water and its silent waves every time there was a breeze. I am currently sitting on the couch and just watching the vastness of our swimming pool. I am only here in the mansion, my mom was not here again. She is always busy with everything, if there is a special asion, we just count on my hand that we meet.


    I just sighed at my thoughts. I need someone to talk to but I don¡¯t know who and where I can find that person.


    Until I received a message from her¡­


    I was to open my iPhone 14 when nanny Dian came up and said, ¡°Sir, someone is looking for you outside. She is Cin. Shall I let you in?¡±


    I was shocked when my nanny mentioned her name. Why is she here? My heart beat so fast that it seemed to lose its ce.


    ¡°Sir? Sir BenChua?¡± Yaya Dian waved so I was rmed and I quickly straightened myself up.


    ¡°W-what did you say again, Yaya Dian?¡± I looked at her seriously and showed that what he said was not clear.


    ¡°You have a visitor, it¡¯s Cin. I remember that she mentioned her name sir, she is Cin Montevi.¡±


    I bit my bottom lip before letting out the words, ¡°I see. Just let him in, nanny and please bring us some drinks and food.¡± Nanny immediately nodded and left in front of me.


    The pounding in my chest subsided, but now I was wondering what his real purpose was. What is he doing tonight? What will he say?


    While waiting for her, I check my phone and I read the message.


    I will go to your house now. I need you.


    Her words are impactful. It¡¯s just 5 words but my heart is now beating so fast. Why does this girl make me feel this way? And why do you need me? For what?


    ¡°S-sir?¡±


    I was stopped from my thoughts when I saw him walking towards me. Her eyes are blinking and her cheeks are like a tomato because of being reddish. I stood up and approached him.


    I want to speak but now I can¡¯t move and it¡¯s like I¡¯m suddenly speechless. She came to me closer and hugged me so tight. I was surprised by what he did but my hands quickly responded to his embrace.


    ¡°I know sir that today is your rest day. But I can¡¯t take this, I want to talk with you. I miss you.¡± Her voice softened when she said thest three words which made my heart beat faster. Why does he feel this way?


    I tried to calm down because I was too shocked and confused by what he was doing. She makes me crazy!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    He let go of the hug and said, ¡°Sorry sir, I¡¯m just shocked. Am I toote and I¡¯m disturbing you while you rest?¡±


    I don¡¯t know why he¡¯s acting so weird now. But I admit, this personality is what I really like the most.


    ¡°Not really Cin. Anyway, what¡¯s the matter, and why are you here?¡± I act like a normal and serious one in front of her. I don¡¯t want her to think anything is different. I don¡¯t want to be clingy and think that I am her suitor and lover and be rejected again. It¡¯s hard to hope and even harder to just get hurt in the end.


    ¡°I just came here because I want to talk to you, and honestly I want to ask you how are you. I know these few days a lot has happened between us. I mean, we are totally having a misunderstanding and mess trouble. I am so sorry,¡± she said while looking at me like a childish baby girl.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, don¡¯t worry about me. Don¡¯t think a lot, but it¡¯s toote and I don¡¯t understand why you want to go here to my house. Do you need me? I mean you need something, right? Anyway, you need to rest and you¡¯ll have other things to take care of tomorrow.¡± I exined but she hugs me that I don¡¯t know the real reason for it.


    While we were currently walking, there were some strands of her hair left on her shoulders that caught my attention. I get it and try to put it inside my pocket so I hope it doesn¡¯t get lost. Her hair is a little bit blonde. I thought I could use it to find out what¡¯s true-I hope it¡¯s not true that we¡¯re siblings.


    I let go of her embrace, not because I didn¡¯t want her to think I didn¡¯t. Honestly, I love the way she makes me feel but, there are many buts. Most of all, I want him to think that I was hurt by what he did in the past with his indifferences.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry sir, I¡¯m going home. I just came here to really say hello and give you a hug. Have a great sleep and goodnight, sir.¡± She let out a forced smile and walked away from me.


    ¡°I¡¯m going home. Thank you for your time,¡± she added as if slicing my heart. I don¡¯t want to be rude but I don¡¯t know what to do. Cin turned to leave but I quickly grabbed her left hand. ¡°You too, take care,¡± I said to her seriously.


    Also, I approached her and quickly hugged her. ¡°I miss you so much,¡± I whispered in his ear and felt a sense of relief. This reciprocated as if it was refreshing because he had been breaking free ever since. Why do you feel this way, Cin? Why are you so different from now?


    ¡°I miss you too, sir.¡± My world almost stopped at her answer. She is literally weird but sweet right now. Should I shout? Or should I pray more often because of what I am doing and feeling now? I can¡¯t believe it. This is true? I am just having a fantasy.


    ¡°I am sorry, sir. But, thank you for your time at least for a moment. By the way, I know I disturbed you so you better rest¡­¡± I cut her off and said, ¡°Stop calling me sir, just call me BenChua and that¡¯s enough.¡±


    ¡°Sure BenChua.¡± She smiles sweetly which makes my heart beat so fast again.


    After he smiled, hepletely left. I didn¡¯t hesitate to call him because I was holding myself back.


    I felt regret, but I couldn¡¯t do anything because my feelings for her might be deepening. But I saw the sadness in his eyes when he finally left me to go home.


    Am I bad? Did I do something wrong?


    Until I remembered what I put in my pocket. I quickly groped for it and luckily it was still there. I want to be sure, I want to know the truth. I love you so much but¡­ there are many buts¡­

 Chapter 33: The Letter

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I woke up early after what happened yesterday. I don¡¯t know why my feet took me to Sir BenChua¡¯s house. It was toote but I still chose to go even though I knew he might just get angry or something.


    In the end, I didn¡¯t even talk to him properly. I don¡¯t really understand myself, it wasn¡¯t in my n but nothing happened.


    I am currently sipping a chocte drink here on my balcony. It tastes really good!


    Today is Sunday and I decided to go to church. My mom is not here since yesterday, she said she went to visit grandma. I hope his trip was safe. Until I receive a texting from her.


    My mom


    Hi Cin, I¡¯m here at your grandmother¡¯s house. When you leave, lock the house well, right? Take care of that, love you.


    Received. 8:30 A. M


    I smiled after reading mommy¡¯s message. She is really sweet even though she is a bit old and doesn¡¯t lose her personality.


    I finished my chocte drink and then looked around. I leaned slightly on the sofa couch was sitting on and looked up. The sky is really awesome. Today is a beautiful day and hopefully great for me.


    I checked the time on my phone and it was almost 9 in the morning, so I got up to take a shower.


    After 20 minutes, I got ready and did what mommy said to close the house well. I make sure that I have also removed the outlets in the bedroom and kitchen to reduce the electricity bill as well.


    After I locked the door, I directly opened the gate to get my car out. It¡¯s still early since my church starts at 10:30 in the morning.


    I was currently getting out of my car when I noticed a folded piece of paper on the side of our gate. What is this?


    I just took it and put it in my bag and I finally got out of my car. Then I go down and lock the gate.


    I was currently driving and remembered the paper. But I didn¡¯t open it because I wanted to get to the church right away.


    There are many people in our church because it is one of the most famous and big churches here in Man.


    After 4 hours in church, I chose to go home immediately. I¡¯m d I wasn¡¯tte and got there before the song started. I¡¯m just sad because I¡¯m alone. I am now driving when I realized the paper inside my bag, I was about to take it when I feel hungry. I just focused on driving and looked for something to eat.


    But in the middle of my drive, I was overtaken by heavy traffic. It¡¯s annoying, I¡¯m hungry! I just hit the steering wheel because of annoyance.


    Until I remembered the paper I put in my bag. While I was waiting for the traffic to clear, I took it and opened it. I was surprised because it contained a letter.


    Dear Cin,


    How¡¯s everything? I miss you both. I know you are ady now and independent. I am so happy to see you soon. I have a lot to tell you that I know will surprise you. I just hope you can ept and forgive me. Always be careful, mdy. Soon, we will meet soon.


    -P. M.


    After I read the letter, I suddenly dropped it, because of the next car honking.


    ¡°What are you still not doing?!¡± It screamed so I quickly started my car and even though it was going home, I just let it go. I didn¡¯t even argue with that old man. But instead of thinking about that, I remembered the initials on the letter. It¡¯s so familiar and I¡¯m trying to remember where I saw it.


    Until I got outside our house. The surroundings were quiet and the sun was shining because it was past one in the afternoon. I lost my hunger and when my car stopped, I took the paper and looked at the initials P. M. below it.


    Who could have left this letter? Who is PM?


    After a while. . .


    FLASHBACK


    ¡°Daddy, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°Daddy just signs some papers for work. What does my princess want?¡±


    ¡°Can I have this daddy? I saw it in your room area. You bought this to mommy right? But it so many choctes.¡±


    He smiled and suddenly the folder fell. I quickly took it to hand it to daddy.


    I saw his signature with P. M. He took the folder from me and put it on the table next to him. He picked me up and squeezed my cheek.


    ¡°Sure baby! Your mom doesn¡¯t like dark chocte. Do you want those?¡±


    I smiled at what he said. ¡°Yes, daddy! These two are mine now! Thank you!¡±


    ¡°Sure, my princess. Go to your room now, daddy has some things to finish.¡± He kissed me on the forehead and was putting me down.


    ¡°Bye, daddy!¡±


    END OF FLASHBACK


    My heart beat faster, I don¡¯t know if it was real or maybe it was just the same. I looked at the paper, but I was disappointed because it was typewritten, not handwriting so I wasn¡¯t sure. But now, I don¡¯t know what I really feel. They are a mess in my mind.


    I just folded the paper and tried to calm down. I took a deep breath and let a few minutes pass. Until I thought about getting out of the car, but I pulled back because I saw a paper bag. I slowly approached and took it. The paper bag is pink in color and contains food ced in two tupperware.


    I was hungry for its flesh because I like; spaghetti and fried chicken. Who is it from?


    Until I saw a small piece of paper inside with something written on it.


    This is for you, mydy.


    -P. M.


    I looked around because maybe someone was watching or the person who left it was still there. But I could see no sign of anyone¡¯s presence.


    I don¡¯t know if I will eat this food because I don¡¯t know whose it is from.


    I better go inside and cook some food. But before that, I let the car inside to make myselffortable. This is the only treasure I have. This car is from my dad, this is a gift for me when I learned how to drivest 3 years ago.


    Until I received a call from Thea.


    Thea is my childhood best friend, she is a really kind and super adorable woman!


    I put the pink paper bag down on the table and answered it. ¡°Hello, Thea?¡±


    ¡°Hi, Cin! What¡¯s up? I just called to say hello, I passed by your ce earlier but no one was there. Where are you now?¡± this question surprised me.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Thea. Why did you pass by earlier? Is the paper bag outside the gate yours?¡± I asked while looking at the pink paper bag.


    ¡°Nothing baby! I just got called. It¡¯s like you didn¡¯t miss me, I¡¯m your best friend.¡± she said from the other line.


    ¡°Huh? I didn¡¯t see any paper bags there. But I saw an old man wearing a hat and left something. I didn¡¯t see him because he just passed by and didn¡¯t do anything.¡± she added that hit my chest.


    ¡°W-who is he?¡± I whispered scared but Thea also heard what I said.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, are you okay? I¡¯ll pass you by, I have something to greet you.¡± this is a happy answer.


    ¡°Ah yes, beb! Go ahead and make sure I¡¯m satisfied with what you brought, right?¡±Okay bye for now! I¡¯ll just wait for you here.¡±


    ¡°Okay beb! See you!¡± I hung up and hold my heart.


    Who is he? My dad died almost 2 years ago. How can it be possible that he does this?


    I ran to the living room and looked for my bag. I looked for the paper in its envelope. But there was no sign of anyone. There was nothing written on the outside of it, just the same paper that I had read earlier in the rush of traffic.


    I sat down and looked at the letter again, but I couldn¡¯t think of anything the only thing I could feel was daddy.


    I just sighed because of my thoughts. It¡¯s really impossible that daddy did this. Until I receive a text message. My hand was shaking when I opened it because there were three consecutive text messages from an unknown number.


    +639887056792


    I am here. Open the gate.


    Received. 1:30 p. m


    +639887056792


    Hey sis! I¡¯m here. It¡¯s hot!


    Received. 1:32 PM


    +639887056792


    Beb, this is Thea. Sorry, I just introduced myself now haha I lost my mind by the way this is my new number. Please save it!  But, where are you? Come here now!


    Received. 1:34 PM


    I smiled slightly and the nervousness in my chest disappeared. I quickly stood up and went straight to the gate. He was there and he was frowning because it was so hot, but he was able to wear a jacket.


    ¡°Open it, beb! It is so hot here!¡± she said loudly.


    I hurried and opened it. ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re still wearing a jacket! Why?¡± I asked innocently.


    ¡°Huh? W-what are you saying beb?¡± she nodded. It is just a style now.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Oh pardon me! Anyway, don¡¯t you have a car with you?¡± I asked her since she is just with her alone.


    ¡°Nothing, I just took a taxi because my Toyota Avalon was still at the car wash.¡±


    ¡°Nice! Long time no see beb, huh? Where is my wee?¡± I changed the conversation because I felt my hunger again.


    ¡°Wee, beb! Anyway, this is my stuff for you. Your favorite food! Here!¡± At the same time, she handed me the food he brought in a brown paper bag.


    I pulled his hand so we could talk and eat in the kitchen.


    ¡°Wait, what was your question earlier? Have you seen a pink paper bag? Is that it?¡± this sudden reminder. And grabbed the pink paper bag on the table. I didn¡¯t keep the pink paper bag.


    ¡°O-yes! That¡¯s what you¡¯re holding,¡± I said quickly even though I honestly didn¡¯t know what to answer.


    She looked inside it and found a letter inside. ¡°Oh, gorgeous, beb! There is a letter inside. Wait, we have the same thing? You¡¯re an admirer,¡± he said as he opened the letter.


    I was surprised by what he said and the letter he took out because earlier I didn¡¯t notice any paper inside but only the tupperware.


    ¡°Hey beb, do you know P. M.? I seem to know the initials, but what?¡± I immediately cut off what he was saying and quickly took the paper he was holding. I seem to have lost my appetite and my heart is beating fast.


    I read it and was even more nervous about what it said.


    hi, mdy,


    Eat your spaghetti and your favorite fried chicken. Don¡¯t worry there is no poison there. Also, I am the one who prepares for it. Eat well and enjoy. I miss you both.


    -P. M.


    ¡°The scary baby! Who is PM? Is that uncle?¡± I quickly covered Thea¡¯s mouth. He never really had a brake. How can it be possible that my dad is still alive? It¡¯s very vague because it¡¯s been 2 years.


    ¡°My father is already dead. You know that baby! I don¡¯t know who he is. But I know someone trying to y with me. I don¡¯t even know who he really is but I don¡¯t want to eat this. It¡¯s hard, it¡¯s blurry!¡± He nodded and I felt that he also agreed.


    ¡°Fine beb! Whoever did that is kinda a horrible! Gosh! Anyway, eat what I brought it will be cold and not good to eatter.¡± Her order seems to have disappeared from my mind when she actually brought food.


    ¡°Where is it from?¡± I¡¯m different from the conversation.


    ¡°I¡¯ll cook it, sis! Because I¡¯m going to see you and I thought that¡¯s all we¡¯ll eat. I also brought coffee jelly with me for dessert. Taste it, hurry!¡± He ordered while still helping me pick up the paper bag he was carrying.


    ¡°Alright, beb! I¡¯m going to eat, thanks for this, right?¡±


    ¡°No worries! Shall I throw this paper bag with the fooding from your admirer?


    What he said almost made me cry. ¡°Come on, sorry baby! It¡¯s water, oh, take it slow.¡±


    I quickly took the water from her and drink it slowly. ¡°Because you are crazy! That¡¯s not my admirer, it¡¯s a bad person who did that! And I can¡¯t miss that.¡±


    ¡°Calm down sweetie girl okay? Calm down your heart. Go ahead, eat it. I will throw it away maybe there is some poison with it. Just move on. Let me do this and eat there.¡± A reminder of this while taking the contents of the pink paper bag that I really don¡¯t know who left outside at our gate.


    While she was throwing away the paper bag together with the food inside of it. I just realized something that I think we really need. Also, I think it will solve my problem.


    I need to put CCTV here. Right! I have to install CCTV and ask the help of my detective friend.


    I will also know you, I will also know who you really are!

 Chapter 34: The Secret鈥檚 of Cinyla鈥檚 Mother

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I noticed that mommy often left, sometimes evente to tell. But I won¡¯t think about it first, I need to fix things first, especially the problem I¡¯m facing while he¡¯s gone. I know he is safe now.


    I am currently in the room. I also called someone who will install CCTV outside so that I can at least know who he really is.


    While I was also fixing my room, my cell phone rang. I stopped cleaning and quickly took the cell phone from the table and answered it.


    ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Cin, my daughter, I¡¯ll be home tomorrow at noon time. Take care okay? I¡¯ll just bring you some food.¡± It reminds me of being in a noisy ce.


    I raised an eyebrow because if he was at grandma¡¯s house, it would be quiet there because it was just the two of them. ¡°Where are you, mommy?¡± I walked out of my room because my signal seemed to be getting weaker.


    ¡°Alright Cin, goodbye!¡± She suddenly hangs up. I stopped and thought, I¡¯m going to text mommy but I noticed that my cell phone is only 2 percent. I didn¡¯t do anything but go back into the room and charge.


    **********************************************************************************


    I don¡¯t want to keep it a secret from Cin, but it¡¯s necessary and I did all this for her, and our family. ¡°Son, have you said goodbye to Cin? How long are you going to hide what you know? My grandson is poor, but there is no secret that cannot be revealed. Remember, he will know and he will know that too.¡±


    My heart almost beat faster and I felt sad when my mother said those things. I know this too will be revealed in time. If it everes up, I¡¯ll make sure I¡¯m ready to exin it to him.


    I only gave a forced smile to Mother, I knew she was just worried about me, especially Cin. I can¡¯t me him either because I¡¯ve known the truth for a long time but here I always make excuses and just go with the flow.


    I better finish what I¡¯m doing, shopping. I¡¯m currently here at the mall and there are a lot of people because I bought things for Mother¡¯s needs in the new house where she is staying. I just sighed after seeing the red mug I saw. It¡¯s medium size and unexpectedly I saw someone very close to my heart.


    ¡°Hi! How are you? I know it¡¯s too long since to see each other. How is my niece? I heard she¡¯s grown up and a young woman, are you alone?¡± Diego asked myte husband¡¯s brothers one after another.


    ¡°Hello, Diego! You¡¯re here too. Yes, she¡¯s okay, she¡¯s just at home now. Actually, my mother is with me. Anyway, I¡¯ll go first and take care of you and your wife.¡± I¡¯m in a hurry. But he just smiled and spoke.


    ¡°Until now, that¡¯s what you thought, anyway, I don¡¯t have a wife or girlfriend after what happened before. Don¡¯t worry Talia, I am happy. I just went here to have groceries and shopping alone, take care, aunty. God bless! ¡± He waved and pushed the cart he was holding.


    I was able to breathe well and suddenly Mother came with a biscuit. He put it on the cart we were carrying. ¡°Come on, Talia. Buy a wee gift for my grandson. We need to get home and I¡¯m tired of walking here.¡±


    I just nodded and followed what he said. I don¡¯t want to reveal to Mother that Diego and I met. I don¡¯t want to think about what happened or what rtionship we had before. It was a long time ago and I forgot about it.


    We went straight to the cashier and stood in line. It¡¯s a good thing that Mother and I were third in line because if it was long, mypanion might have gotten bored. While we were waiting, Mother spoke.


    ¡°Are you okay? Are you constantly looking around, is there a problem, Talia?¡±


    I swallowed at Mother¡¯s question, I didn¡¯t think she would notice me looking around.


    I faced Mother and answered her. ¡°Sure, no problem. Go ahead, Mother, go ahead of us in line, we¡¯ll be next.¡± Fortunately, the cashier called us and I didn¡¯t have to exin. Parents feel really strong.


    It ended and a few minutester we were back home. First I helped Mother get to her room and brought her drinking water.


    ¡°Shopping is really tiring, thank you son for taking care.¡± He smiled and took the water I reached for.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing, Mother. You can rest and I¡¯ll be in the kitchen first to prepare the necessary things. I¡¯ll just wake you up when we¡¯re about to eat dinner.¡±


    I returned to the kitchen, and sit on the chair for a while. I¡¯m not ready, I don¡¯t even know what to do when the timees for the truth toe out. Not yet. Father and son will never meet again.


    ******************************************


    The line suddenly cut off and I don¡¯t understand why mommy¡¯s ce seems to be so noisy. I just put my cell phone aside, I also thought that maybe he and grandma were shopping for things at the mall.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, I¡¯m almost done with it. Where should I put thest one?¡± asked the man I had CCTV outside the house and inside as well. He is Mang Kanor, we have known him for a long time here in the subdivision who does technical issues, or even at home he can do it.


    ¡°No Mang Kanor, you can just call me Cin. Catch it here in my room and can it be here in the living room? He has three cameras.¡± I asked while looking around to see if I was talking about the right angle.


    ¡°Alright, Cin, that¡¯s fine. I¡¯m just used to being called that by everyone who hires me. Alright, no problem. What happened and you thought of putting cameras outside and inside your house?¡±


    I was still holding my breath because I didn¡¯t know how to share the events here with Mang Kanor.


    ¡°It¡¯s a long story, Mang Kanor. Above all, it¡¯s good, right? At least, everything is safe, and I know what¡¯s really going on if something goes wrong.¡± I exined as I ced the food on the table.


    ¡°Just eat and drink after you¡¯re done. I¡¯ll just take care of someone upstairs. You¡¯ll get together in the living room first and then have a snack.¡± I smiled and he just nodded. He took his equipment and thought about where to ce the small camera.


    I just asked him to be simple and normal when he entered our house. I also want to be quiet and don¡¯t want to be stressed about that secret person! It¡¯s been a few months since I¡¯ve been quiet and suddenly he¡¯ll start feeling again. I thought it was gone, but not yet. I went straight to the room to fix and set up theptop, as well as the phone needed to connect the CCTV¡¯s.


    Until I thought about whether it was better to go to my room or mommy¡¯s room. So while I was thinking about my final decision, I went out and went to mommy¡¯s room.


    I hadn¡¯t even made it inside yet when I heard a noise downstairs. I couldn¡¯t do anything but hurry because the bad guy might have entered us. Poor Mang Kanor.


    ¡°Man Kanor? Man Kanor!¡± I shouted as I walked down the stairs. Until I saw that Mang Kanor was on the floor. I rushed to help her and saw a man who I don¡¯t know why he was there.


    ¡°W-what is that old man doing here?¡± he asked with a serious face.


    ¡°Sir? You¡¯re the one I should ask about that, why are you here in my house and why did you punch him? He¡¯s Mang Kanor, okay? He¡¯s here because I told him to and he¡¯s the one who installed the cameras.¡±


    I stand up slowly and still supported Mang Kanor. Fortunately, he was not punched too hard. ¡°Are you okay, Mang Kanor? Please forgive that one. That¡¯s my boss, he¡¯s just too overprotective.¡± I apologized because Mang Kanor didn¡¯t want to think about it. The old man grinned as if he was nning to annoy us.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Cin. But, your boss punched really hard.¡± Sir BenChua scratched his head because of what Mang Kanor said. He is always in a hurry. I looked at Sir BenChua badly.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m sorry. Rest here in the living room. I¡¯ll just talk to my boss.¡± I tried to give a smile but now I feel really ashamed.


    Mang Kanor nodded as if he agreed with what I said.


    I immediately approached my boss and pulled his hand to the kitchen.


    ¡°Hey, where are we going?¡± he asks consciously.


    I didn¡¯t speak until we got to the dining area next to the kitchen.


    ¡°Why are you here? Besides, why are you suddenly punching?¡± I opened my eyes to him seriously and looked him eye to eye.


    He bowed and his eyes became clumsy. Shems! He is especially handsome!


    ¡°S-sorry¡­ I didn¡¯t know that you still knew me. I was worried about you and you had no clue. I came here because I am totally worried about you, then I saw that old guy who I thought was a thief. ¡± This exnation seemed to break my heart. He did have a point, I also left the gate open like that.


    We were currently standing like a married couple having a deep conversation.


    I don¡¯t know what to say because of his exnation.


    I took a deep breath before responding to what he said.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, but I hope you don¡¯t punch me right away. It¡¯s a good thing Mang Kanor didn¡¯t get too much. By the way, I¡¯m fine, I just chose to install cameras in the house for our safety. Especially I¡¯m not happy with what¡¯s been happeningtely.


    He looked at me and seemed to have many questions ying in his mind, also based on the change in his aura.


    ¡°What happened?¡± He held my hand and his eyes seemed to be round because of so much worry.


    My heart beat faster as if there were horses racing inside it. It sped up even faster when he looked me in the eye.


    ¡°Oh, I am so sorry¡­¡± He let go and looked around until he thought of sitting down first.


    ¡°Can we sit down first? Besides, what really happened to you? Is there something you¡¯re feeling?¡±


    We both stopped when we heard mommy¡¯s scream.

 Chapter 35: The Kiss Gone Wrong

    Cin¡¯s POV


    After what happened yesterday, I was able to rest in bed. I wondered what happened to mommy because of her screaming yesterday. However, she was just surprised because she thought which old man was sitting on the sofa and sleeping is someone, a stranger.


    It¡¯s already dark and I¡¯m just here in bed and my only light inside is thempshade. I¡¯m also used to it not being very bright, I think it¡¯s better for me to just dim the light because apart from saving on electricity, I¡¯ll get used to everything.


    Right now I¡¯m lying in bed, staring into nothingness. I gasped at what I thought. ¡°Cin, are you still awake?¡± Mommy called my name while knocking.


    ¡°Yes mommy, just wait.¡± I stood up and put aside the things that were bothering me. When I opened the door, mommy¡¯s worried look dawned on me.


    I approached, ¡°Hi mommy, why?¡± She quickly hugged me tightly when I surprised her.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong mommy? Are you okay?¡± I didn¡¯t immediately hear an answer from her, but my mom¡¯s hug tightened even more.


    A few seconds passed and she released her hug from me.


    ¡°Mom, are you really okay?¡± My serious voice.


    My mom just smiled sweetly, I didn¡¯t understand what she was getting at but I felt it was tender.


    I just hugged her again. ¡°Mommy, you know that even though I¡¯m older I am still your baby girl. You are always wee and free toe to my room and we can talk.¡± I pulled mommy¡¯s hand into my room.


    ¡°You¡¯re still really clingy, Cin! You haven¡¯t lost that attitude like your daddy.¡± Her voice was sad and crack as if she remembered daddy.


    ¡°Mom? Did you miss daddy?¡± I asked like an innocent child.


    ¡°Of course darling. I miss your daddy, even though he gave me a lot of pain.¡± I feel sad for my mom.


    ¡°But don¡¯t worry baby girl, mommy is fine. I have forgiven your daddy. I have a question Cin, what if you have a brother or sister, will you ept him or her rather?¡± I almost felt a big thorn in my heart when I heard that question. What will I do when I find out that I have a brother or sister outside?


    I thought for a few seconds but I only gave mommy a forced smile. ¡°I don¡¯t know mommy, I¡¯m not ready to find out more. If he or she exists, I hope I never meet him or her. ¡± After I said that, I saw mommy¡¯s appearance change but she hold my right hand.


    She looked at me and said, ¡°I understand you, my darling. I know you have many questions and you will feel angry with your daddy. But he no longer exists, sweetie but I know he had a child or children with another woman. I hope you learn to forgive. I¡¯m not asking it right now, but I hope you can too. We don¡¯t know that he might have had a child outside.¡±


    My chest pounded and many what if¡¯s entered my mind. If it¡¯s true that I have a stepbrother, that¡¯s up to me. But I hope I don¡¯t meet him anymore because I don¡¯t want to. I don¡¯t want to relive my past.


    Mommy tapped me on the shoulder. ¡°Alright my beautiful daughter please rest now. I¡¯m sorry for saying that, I just wanted to say hello and know how you feel. I¡¯ll greet you tomorrow, you just have to see it. Good night, Sweetie my girl!¡± He smiled and stood up.


    ¡°Alright mommy, good night.¡± I chased her and led her out the door.


    Do I really have a stepbrother or stepsister?


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    I woke up early even though I had an 8:00 a. m. rm. My body clock must have gotten used to it so I was awake at 7:30 a. m. I looked at my clock from the table to remove the rm that I was madest night.


    It¡¯s also nonsense.


    When I got up, my cell phone suddenly rang. I quickly looked for it and answered the call.


    ¡°h-hello?¡± I answered on the other line.


    ¡°I am here, please open the gate it is so hot here.¡± When I heard Sir BenChua¡¯s voice, there was nothing and I stood up to look through the window to see if he was there or not. I saw that he was there and was hot.


    ¡°What are you doing here, sir?¡± I asked while still looking down.


    ¡°Just go down here, please.¡± He begged. I just hang up, adjust myself a bit and quickly get off.


    ¡°Oh Cin, it¡¯s too early. Where are you going and why are you in such in hurry?¡± I couldn¡¯t answer mommy¡¯s question. I¡¯m almost faster than a rabbit on the way down but also careful because I might fall.


    Until I realized I wasn¡¯t wearing a bra. I quickly looked for another towel before Sir BenChua opened the gate. Until I heard a series of doorbells.


    I open the gate for him and the smile of the fool was strange.


    ¡°Finally, you¡¯re here.¡± He smiled while looking at me. The hand is holding the gate.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    ¡°You look like a prisoner there! Let¡¯s go, your art in the heat still has vitamins.¡±


    He just went straight inside as if he was alone and didn¡¯t hear me.


    ¡°Hey! I am talking to you!¡± I shouted here in case someone heard me.


    ¡°I hear you, would you please go back to your room again and fix yourself? You distract me.¡±


    I raised an eyebrow at what he said, besides where he was distracted. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with what I¡¯m wearing?¡± I asked her while still meowing.


    ¡°Nothing, just fix yourself.¡±


    ¡°In the morning, then you will tell me to fix it. why are you here Besides, why are you being distracted in the first ce?¡± I asked one question after another because he touched my lips. Gently but quickly.


    ¡°It¡¯s also a good morning for you. Get dressed, because I don¡¯t want you dressed like that. Besides, I¡¯m sorry I rushed you. I just miss you.¡± I almost got a meme from his answers. I don¡¯t even know what spirit he has. I didn¡¯t do anything but go upstairs to fix it. I removed the towel that I had wrapped around my future, and I noticed where he was going.


    While I was fixing myself I touched my lips. I sat on the bed for a while and thought about something.


    The softness of his lips. He is my first kiss!


    I touch my chest and covered my mouth because I didn¡¯t want to scream anymore. I just realized that he was the first to steal my kiss.


    I went straight to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face, I wanted to get rid of what happened earlier. I brushed my lips one after the other and almost drowned my lips in water, but nothing would change because it had already happened.


    I looked in the mirror and stared at my lips. ¡°Why did you be my first kiss?¡± I said nkly while looking at myself.


    Until I heard a knock on my door.


    ¡°Cin, you areing down. Your boss is waiting for you. Are you gonna take long?¡± mommy asked. I quickly wiped myself with a towel and fixed myself. Changed to something better than what I was wearing earlier.


    ¡°I¡¯ming down too, mom!¡± I screamed.


    I briefly look in the mirror again and whispered to myself. ¡°Forget it, forget the kiss.¡±

 Chapter 36: The Revelation of Mistress

    Cin¡¯s POVContent (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    A few days passed and I noticed that Ben and I became closer, I don¡¯t know if it was right or maybe we were just being carried away by our feelings.


    ¡°I have chocte coffee here, you want?¡± he asked while offering it to me. We are here on the rooftop, I was just getting some air and he saw me and joined me.


    ¡°Sure!¡± I answered quickly and took the chocte coffee. This is especially true in the cold breeze.


    ¡°Thank you, sir!¡± I chase after smelling and sipping the chocte coffee he gave me.


    ¡°No problem! There you go again, you can call me Ben and I like it. Especially when you call me that yourself.¡± He smiled as if he wanted to point out that it was okay that I can¡¯t call him sir or boss.


    ¡°Sorry Ben, I just got used to it, especially since I¡¯m your boss. Why are you here? I know you have a lot of meetings, right?¡± I stopped drinking chocte coffee especially when I remembered that he had many appointments.


    He just smiled mischievously causing me to raise an eyebrow. ¡°Don¡¯t think about it, Cin. I already canceled it but my mom said she will be my sub. Maybe next week, you can finally meet my mom. Hopefully,¡± he said while giving a huge breath.


    I just looked at the sky because of the beautiful clouds and their strange shapes.


    ¡°Are you with me, Cin?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Nothing. Do you have a problem, why are you here on the rooftop?¡± I looked at him, why am I here? I didn¡¯t get an answer right away. He sat next to me while sipping ck coffee. I guessed it because of the smell.


    ¡°I think you have a problem. You can share, I will listen here.¡± I don¡¯t know whether to smile or be saddened by what he said.


    ¡°Thank you, sir, but I am fine,¡± I said briefly while sipping my chocte coffee and noticed that it was gone. It runs out fast!


    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t, don¡¯t tell me, I know. Also, stop calling me sir. I¡¯m disgusted. BenChua or Ben will be fine. Do you like chocte drinks?¡±


    ¡°I really don¡¯t have anything to say, Ben. There, Ben just needs to make you feelfortable.¡±


    Honestly, I want to say a lot, but it¡¯s better to hide it than for him to know everything about my life. Who am I to take care of? Nothing.


    He suddenly held my hand causing my heart to beat faster. What will he do? W-what happened?


    ¡°I¡¯m just here, Cin. I am always here for you even if I know you are part of my past.¡±


    Hearing thosest-line words makes me feel confused.


    What is he saying?


    ¡°Huh?¡± I stuttered.


    ¡°Nothing Cin. By the way, I need to go. My mom messaged me.¡± He winked and stood up.


    What did he know and why does something seem strange, what is our rtionship in the past?


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    ¡°I am honored and d that after 25 years I am here again to see your sess. Well, I am so proud of my only son for the back-to-back victories that he has done for us. Congrattions!¡±


    Everyone cheered after the 38-year-old woman spoke. She was smiling now and she watched us. Because I arrived toote for the meeting. I didn¡¯t do my part because I didn¡¯t notice the time.


    She is wearing a simple ck coat with an inserted white shirt. While her bottom is a fitted red skirt. His ck heels are about 4 inches high.


    I was just sitting here at the end when Sir BenChua came and kissed this girl on the cheek. Is she his mommy? I was almost covered in shock. I didn¡¯t notice because he didn¡¯t look like him. I will keep thinking about his daddy because if not from the Mother he will inherit for sure from the Father.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Mrs. Barbara is still great and very beautiful,¡± Sarah said who was right next to me while looking ahead. They were shaking hands because the meeting had just ended.


    ¡°Mrs. Barbara?¡± I asked her.


    ¡°Yes! She is Sir BenChua¡¯s mommy, isn¡¯t she beautiful? Sir didn¡¯t really get it but only by nose and eyes, for sure he got all his assets from his daddy. Don¡¯t you know her? She is Mrs. Celina Barbara Montevi. I thought you were rted because you have the samest name.¡± I almost gasped at thest thing he said. I thought it was normal to have something inmon, but now I¡¯m wondering.


    ¡°Hey Cin!¡± Sarah patted me for my stupor.


    ¡°Huh?¡± I only said it because my thoughts were getting deep. I don¡¯t understand anything because all I can think of now is theirst name. But they are better known by Barbara than by their surname Montevi.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, whatever you¡¯re thinking. Don¡¯t expect you to be siblings! It¡¯s a long way! Maybe it¡¯s just a coincidence that you have the samest name.¡± I just nodded and tried to calm my mind because I didn¡¯t want to be a floater.


    A few momentster, Sir BenChuae to me.


    He looks so stunning and very handsome in his gray coat, even with his hair gelled. What he is wearing is clean and very appropriate.


    ¡°Hey Cin, have you been there before? I was still looking for you. My mom is here. I will introduce you.¡± My eyes almost widened in surprise.


    ¡°W-what?¡±


    ¡°N-now, s-sir?¡± I asked him stammeringly. I was also suddenly nervous and my heart beat faster.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my mom is kind. I will not introduce you as my husband yet.¡± He whispered and bit his lip.


    I just swallowed and stopped. My blood suddenly rose due to its mischievousness.


    ¡°She¡¯s here, Cin. Meet my mom. Mom, she is Cin, my personal assistant.¡± He smiled while introducing me to his mom.


    I prepared my hand and forced myself to stand in front of him. ¡°Good afternoon, Mrs. Barbara. I am Cin. Nice to meet you,¡± I said politely and she smiled like an angel. His mommy is beautiful!


    ¡°Hi Cin, I am happy to see you here. How is my child, are there many girls?¡± He whispered softly but with a little force that his son could hear. It surprised me but I saw Sir BenChua¡¯s hand pulling his mommy¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Mom, stop it! I don¡¯t have girls. If I have a lot of women while being busy in ourpany, I cannot manage it, maybe it is already gone,¡± his grumpy answer made his mommyugh.


    ¡°Look son, I am just asking. Why are you so defensive, huh? Or else you are brought girls to ourpany? Don¡¯t ever do a mess, okay?¡± her serious words as if it¡¯s scary but the voice looks like an angry one.


    ¡°Oh sorry Cin. This is how we talk, anyway, I am d to meet you. Hopefully you¡¯re doing your job very well.¡± She came closer and suddenly whispered softly and suddenly said. ¡°Don¡¯t ever flirt my son. I have high standards for his future.¡±


    I almost swallowed what his mom said. The person in front of me was strange as if she changed the day because of the serious tone of her voice.


    After a while, many photographers entered. I don¡¯t understand anything because it¡¯s strange now, Sir Ben doesn¡¯t like this. What¡¯s happening? I didn¡¯t know that they had hired photographers, but there were also many big businessmen and CEOs in attendance.


    ¡°Hi ma¡¯am, excuse me. Can I take some photos of the three of you?¡± someone asked while holding his camera. He is dressed formally in a white necktie and seems to be well versed in taking pictures; also because of his reminders that we should do.


    ¡°Yes, sure!¡± Sir Ben¡¯s mommy answered enthusiastically.


    ¡°I guess ma¡¯am this handsome man should be the center so that the acquisition is bnced and give your best smile.¡± It taught and we have already arranged a ce. I am in the right corner while Sir Ben is in the center, and finally, her mom is on the left side.


    ¡°Okay ready?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± The three of us answered.


    ¡°1. 2. 3¡­ Smile!¡± We smiled based on what the man said and after a few seconds, we were taken. He handed us one copy each.


    ¡°The speed! Thank you,¡± I said to the man who gave me a copy of the picture of the three of us.


    ¡°No problem.¡± He smiled and said goodbye to us. But Sir Ben¡¯s mommy¡¯s aunt also talked to him.


    I looked at the picture of the three of us and I was ashamed of the overall oue because we looked like a happy family.


    I bit my bottom lip to hold back a smile. Why am I thinking like this at this time? Until I realized that Sir Ben is on my side. It was smiling as if it had been watching me for a while.


    ¡°Is it a perfect family?¡± he teasing us. Everywhere he give apliment.


    ¡°Huh?¡± I guess I didn¡¯t understand what he was saying. There are so many people today but he still manages to joke like that.


    ¡°Never mind, Cin. I am happy that you finally met my mom. Anyway,e with me and I¡¯ll have you do something.¡±


    My eyes almost widened at what he said. My mind!


    ¡°I need you to fix my schedule and to know my other important appointment forter.¡± I felt better when his exnation became clear.


    ¡°Sure, sir!¡± I took out my green folder where sir¡¯s notes and schedule are and of course a ballpoint pen because every time I walk, I have to write down the important details that he will say. Role of being her secretary!


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    It was almost night when I got home. Good thing I don¡¯t have school tomorrow. I hadn¡¯t even gotten inside the house when I suddenly forgot my own key.


    ¡°Why now?! Is Mommy still awake? Wait, what time is it?¡± I looked at my cellphone, it was already past 9:00 at night. I couldn¡¯t do anything but dial Mommy¡¯s number and hope she was still awake.


    But before that, I rang the doorbell. Good thing we have two doorbells, one outside here by the gate and one inside the door.


    I pressed it almost twice and I waited for a few minutes but no one opened it. I tried to rummage through my bag but I couldn¡¯t find anything, I couldn¡¯t find any keys. So unlucky! But I lost my annoyance when I saw our picture earlier. Why am I feeling this way?


    I just put my thoughts aside and chose to call Mommy, I dialed the number and prayed that she would wake up.


    Mom, please answer my call. I¡¯m getting bitten by mosquitoes out here. I can¡¯t sleep in the car. It is crazy and creepy!


    No one answered but I never give up. I dial it again, this time I made four more calls. I¡¯ve been waiting for almost ten minutes and just called.


    After a while, he also answered the call.


    ¡°Hello, Cin? Are you there yet I¡¯m sorry I took a shower, you don¡¯t have a key, what? You left it on your bed. When you were really young, you were too young to forget!¡± I don¡¯t know what mommy ate and gave a sermon before letting me inside the house.


    ¡°Finally Mommy you answered too. Yes, Mom, I forgot it. I am so sorry, but please open me up. It¡¯s cold outside here and I¡¯m peeing.¡± I asked and I heard no response. Suddenly the door opened and Mommy hurried to open the gate for me.


    I hung up while he was opening the gate. ¡°My son, what time is it? Come on, park the car inside first.


    ¡°Yes, Mom! You can scold meter. Here¡¯s my bag and hold my phone.¡± I gave Mommy my bag and cellphone.


    He pulled over and took what I gave him and immediately got into my car to put it inside.


    I also took a few minutes and noticed that Mommy was staring at the picture, it was on the cellphone and I didn¡¯t put it inside my bag.


    ¡°Mom, are you okay?¡± He looked at me and said, ¡°Who is this woman on the left?¡± He almost cried because of his raspy voice.


    ¡°She is the mother of my boss mommy, Mrs. It¡¯s Barbara. I am not sure and forgot the full name since I just met him.¡±


    Suddenly, Mommy came close to me and there were tears in her right eye.


    ¡°C-cin¡­ Please stay away¡­ She is the mistress of your father.¡± When he directly said that, it was like hot water was poured over my whole body.


    What? Is he rted to Daddy? S-he? H-how?


    ¡°Come on, sweetie, let¡¯s talk.¡±


    I stupidly followed and Mommy put the picture of us earlier and my cellphone inside my bag.


    Is she the mistress?

 Chapter 37: The Experiment

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Absentmindedly kicking away at myputer. Bit by bit even though I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m doing.


    ¡°Hey!¡± The woman who touched me screamed loudly. I stopped what I was doing andposed myself. I looked at what I was doing and what am I typing on theputer. There was no direction and what letter did I press?


    ¡°That¡¯s it, girl! You¡¯re always thinking about Sir BenChua. Oh are you dating, already? That¡¯s different!¡± Teasing by Coleen, one of my best friends here at thepany.


    I quickly answered, ¡°H-huh? No! I didn¡¯t really notice that my datatype was different, I was actually asleep.¡± I apologized, hoping that my vague reason would convince her.


    ¡°No! Stop that! I¡¯m not a shunga so I don¡¯t know! I have ears on the outside and eyes on the back.¡± She thenughed and hit me some more. This woman is really different, she has strong senses.


    ¡°Not really! I fell asleep.¡± I insist because of him.


    ¡°Are you serious? Sleeping with your eyes open? Is that a new technique just to avoid what I¡¯m saying, sis?¡± She teased me more.


    I just snorted and scolded her.


    ¡°Take care of that, Coleen!¡± I just turned off myputer and thought of making chocte coffee in our pantry.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry! Come on, not anymore. What was going on with you earlier? You seem out of your mind,¡± she asked, seeming to worry too much because of his gentle face.


    ¡°No, sis!¡± I answered Coleen quickly and ignored her sentence. Because she won¡¯t stop until she knows what really happened.


    Coleen is a good friend of mine. She has long hair and has a height that is exactly 5¡¯2. I¡¯m taller of course! But, one thing I admire about this girl is that she is very thoughtful.


    I faced Coleen and raised an eyebrow at her. ¡°You know, sis, even if I exin it to you, you won¡¯t understand. Even I¡¯m confused about what¡¯s bothering my mind.¡±


    She frowned as if he was more confused by what I said.


    ¡°I told you, you¡¯ll be more confused. That¡¯s okay, sis because you woke me up from my silence in my seat earlier. At least, I woke up to the truth and stopped my stupidity on myputer, right?¡± I added to make her stop thinking.


    She didn¡¯t want to think about that. I¡¯m just not reallyfortable telling or telling stories.


    ¡°Fine Cin, but always remember that I am your friend here okay?¡± Coleen smiled as if she really meant what he was saying.


    I smiled back. ¡°Yes, Colleen! Thank you, I really appreciate it.¡± I hugged him and rubbed his back to let him know that everything is okay.


    ¡°Come on! Let¡¯s make some coffee in the pantry.¡± I invited him. He nodded and we left my office.


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    It waste at night when I realized I was still up. I don¡¯t understand, why I am here on the couch and looking at our picture. She was totally beautiful and I can say she really looks like Paolo.


    I smiled slightly as I remembered Paolo¡¯s handsomeness. I really admire and love him. But then after a while, my heart tightened. Many things came to my mind that made my heart skip a beat so fast.


    I sip my coffee and try to calm down and rx my mind. Can¡¯t be stressed. It is also unclear whether their path will be calcted.


    I just put aside the picture I was holding, leaned on the couch, and slightly closed my eyes. ¡°I hope you are still here. I hope that ident has not happened. I miss you, babe. I missed you so bad! You never got to witness Ben¡¯s growth. He is a great man and overly responsible at all. He is the one who manages thepany. But I wish it was just me, I wish it was just us.¡±


    I can¡¯t stop saying everything. Maybe I¡¯m just exhausted. I also went to many meetings because my son was really busy. I got up to go to his room.


    As I walked I couldn¡¯t stop myself from slowing down. I remember a lot. I remember our bad and good memories. Really miss it!


    Until his door opened. ¡°Hey Mom, why are you still up? Do you need something?¡± He asked worriedly.


    I approached him. ¡°None dear. Did I disturb you? I was just walking.¡± I exin.


    ¡°No Mom, I¡¯m really tired to drink milk. I can¡¯t sleep.¡±


    ¡°Why? Do you have a problem son?¡±


    ¡°A lot of Mom! But the biggest problem that I cannot solve is her.¡±


    I was surprised by thest thing he said. Her? Something is wrong. I didn¡¯t know that he liked someone.


    ¡°Can we talk?¡± I asked him.


    ¡°For what Mommy?¡± he asked and closed the door to his room. ¡°Let¡¯s talk in our living room, Mom. Season me with milk.¡± He caressed.


    ¡°Sure, dear!¡± We were going downstairs and I told him to wait for me in the living room, I went straight to the kitchen and gave him the milk he wanted.


    I am currently in the kitchen. While mixing his milk, I smiled slightly. I can¡¯t imagine after 24 years my son will be falling in love with someone. That girl is lucky. I didn¡¯t finish brewing the milk but just took three bottles of wine. I¡¯m not going to get my son drunk, I just want him to confess.


    Actually, he is not a story to me. He never shared anything even though he was too young before. He always went solo and handled everything.


    ¡°Mom? Where are you?¡± It screamed. I seem to have been here for a long time. I arranged what I was carrying and put some snacks on the tray I was holding now.


    ¡°Hi, son! I am so sorry for waiting for you so long. Do you want to drink?¡± I asked and showed him the wine and snacks I brought.


    ¡°Sure Mom, it¡¯s been a long time since ourst bonding. But it¡¯s almostte at night Mommy, don¡¯t you have a meeting tomorrow? Tomorrow is my rest day.¡±


    ¡°All my meetings were canceled. So it¡¯s okay to restte, besides it¡¯s only once Ben. And you need to share a lot.¡± I joked with him and I also sat next to him. I put the snacks and the two wines on the table.


    He drank immediately and I felt that he was going through something heavy. It saddened me to think about it. My son needs me now, who is that girl?


    ¡°Mom, when I fall in love is it okay for you that she is just a simple woman?¡± I almost raised an eyebrow at his strange question. Honestly, I want the girl he¡¯s going to marry to be like us. My standard is not high, but I want him to have a better life. We are not a loss to thepany but he deserves more.


    ¡°By the way Mom, why is there alcohol? Where¡¯s my milk?¡± he asked as he finished almost half of the wine I gave him.


    I gave him a forced smile at first, I knew he knew why there was alcohol. Because he won¡¯t really tell the truth unless he has something right.


    ¡°Nothing son, this is just one time. I just want you to tell me a story.¡± I exined while observing his bright eyes. Every time I see his brown eyes, I remember his father. His dad has bold and bright brown eyes. Even more handsome when he smiles because of his dimples. Thrilling!N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°Stop looking at me mom, I know you remember him- Daddy. I missed him, Mom, he is really dead? Until now, I just want to think it is just a dream. But no, he left us! I miss him off the Father.¡± He stopped sipping the wine and looked down at the floor. I see in his eyes the sadness and heartbreak destion.


    I approached him and rubbed his back. The n I made was not really a waste. He is not drunk yet but he is now telling his pain. I really know him.


    ¡°Are you okay, son? I understand the pain. Even, I really missed your Daddy. But it hurts more, Ben that he left with someone else.¡± I bit my bottom lip to stop the tears from falling into my eyes. Ben just doesn¡¯t want to see me weak, he never saw me that I am crying. I want him to know that I can do it.


    ¡°I think Mom I already know my step-sister.¡± My world almost stopped when I found out. When did he know?


    There was a moment of silence between the two of us.


    For a while, I tried to break the silence between the two of us.


    ¡°When and how?¡± I asked him directly with a serious face.


    He didn¡¯t answer me right away, he just poured another bottle of wine and drank it.


    ¡°M-BenChua?¡±


    ¡°Yes mom?¡±


    ¡°You already know your step-sister? How and where did you meet her?¡± I asked him one after another.


    Until Ben was about to close his eyes, but took a bottle and opened it, and drank.


    ¡°W-what Mom? What did you say?¡± I don¡¯t know if he got something right or if he just didn¡¯t understand me. I just repeated what I said. ¡°I said, how did you know that you have a step-sister, when?¡±


    It didn¡¯t answer immediately. But the second wine he was drinking was consumed. Actually, it¡¯s just San Miguel beer so it¡¯s not too strong right now, I don¡¯t know. He didn¡¯t move the snacks I put in.


    ¡°Ben?¡± I called his name.


    He didn¡¯t seem to hear anything but suddenly he spoke. ¡°You know what Mommy, I really liked her. Ohh, not exactly like but I loved her already. But why¡­ why our destiny is like this, veryplicated. Also, I can¡¯t imagine that I fall in love with her.¡± He confessed while drinking again the San Miguel beer.


    He added more. ¡°I don¡¯t believe in that f*cking DNA test. I don¡¯t understand why it happened. Liked wow, I¡¯ll only live once, and then I¡¯ll know it¡¯s not possible because he¡¯s part of our past.¡±


    I was almost dizzy with what he was saying. He is actually weird right now. He was just saying that he knew his step-sister, but now he is telling his lovely girl. I don¡¯t understand anything.


    I took the wine from him because I felt that he was no longer well. ¡°Hey Mom, I am not done. Give me that! I will finish drinking it.¡± He tried to take it but I didn¡¯t budge from his strength. I just made him sit on the sofa because I knew Ben would tell more stories.


    ¡°Enough, Ben. You¡¯re already drinking a lot. Can you rest?¡± I asked but he still told me that he can.


    I just put the wine at the bottom of the table in front of us, because now it¡¯s going to close. He is almost drunk already. I made the mistake of giving him a drink.


    ¡°No Mom! I want to talk to her. I want to see her.¡±


    I raised an eyebrow because he kept repeating what he was talking about. ¡°Which girl do you like, Ben?¡±


    He just smiled at my question. Who will answer soberly, if the other person is already drunk?


    ¡°Nothing, Mom.¡± He even smiled as he walked happily. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of you, Ben. Tell your story tomorrow. I need to know who is your stepsister and that special girl who owes your heart.¡± I am already supporting him because he will surely rest in his bed.


    While we were walking, he kept saying ¡°why¡± and it was always cheap. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because of the drunkenness or if he¡¯s really in love with someone. A few momentster we also reached his room. Good thing he didn¡¯t gain weight. I also took him to his room.


    ¡°Rest, Ben. I am so sorry. But I hope I can know the truth by tomorrow.¡± I whispered.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡±


    He was currently lying down when he called me.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t hurt her. Don¡¯t be mad at her,¡± he said.


    ¡°W-who?¡± I asked confusedly.


    ¡°Her¡­ Cin-¡± until he falls asleep without mentioning the name.


    I stood up and hugged him while many things were going through my mind.


    I also left his room and sighed.


    Who is that woman that you really loved right now? Who is your step-sister?

 Chapter 38: The Agreement

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I and BenChua deal with our n for a vacation in Tagaytay. Actually, this is for the whole vacation of hispany. I don¡¯t know why he thought having this kind of rest, however, this is a good idea to rx and to build goodmunication with his employees and staff. Also, unforgettable bonding for each of us.


    Meanwhile, I decided to be absent today because of the pain that I have experienced right now. I don¡¯t really understand myself when I have my period, apart from being irritable all day, it¡¯s hard to act or do something,


    It¡¯s a good thing that Ben agreed to my suggestion but to be absent for a whole week is a big NO! Hence, I realized it is my advantage to rx and think about myself. I got up even though I felt bad, I went straight to the kitchen to get some of my cravings which is chocte and cheezy snacks.


    After I got what I needed from the fridge, someone suddenly rang the doorbell outside.


    It¡¯s too early for anyone to visit me.


    I fixed myself because I don¡¯t who is that person and I am not wearing proper clothes. I am just wearing a thin white shirt and red shorts. Suddenly, someone continues clicking the bell.


    ¡°Just wait, it¡¯s on its way!¡± I yelled outside and I am now mad because someone was continuing pressing my doorbell.


    When I opened the door, I was surprised by what I saw. ¡°Please open the door, I bring something for you,¡± he said.


    ¡°What are you doing here? You¡¯re in the office, right?¡± I asked as I opened the gate.


    When the gate was opened, he dropped the two paper bags he was carrying and hugged me tightly. ¡°I miss you, how are you? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?¡± I let go of his embrace. ¡°I¡¯m fine, your hug is tight. Why? I¡¯m fine.¡± I looked at what he brought. ¡°What are you carrying, Sir Ben?¡± I added.


    ¡°Foods and napkins, you might need them. I¡¯m sorry if I got all the brands since I don¡¯t have any idea what you used,¡± he exined and handed me the two paper bags.


    I don¡¯t know how to react if I willugh or be annoying to him. I noticed the two paper bags that he was given, I just wondered if he just did this just for me. To all girls, they will be amazed and proud if their boyfriend or husband do this thing.


    ¡°Wait sir, aren¡¯t you going to work today? I mean Ben. Also, I am really fine. Besides, thanks for the things you brought, you¡¯re still bothering.¡± It seems that I¡¯m still kidding but he made me smile with what he did. This is too much. What are we? Sometimes, I¡¯m gonna think for once that I¡¯m your girlfriend and it¡¯s vague. Unlikely to happen.


    ¡°Nothing. I set my day to rx and be with you. I mean, I can¡¯t be bothered because of your condition. Based on my research, what you are going through is difficult.¡± I don¡¯t know why he says this, but I just feel one thing right now. Romantic excitement. I didn¡¯t think he was concerned about this matter.


    I put his things aside first. We are currently sitting on the long sofa and since I am not rich, I just opened my two stand fans for him. It¡¯s embarrassing because the CEO of thepany is putting up with this in my little house.


    ¡°Are you okay? Sit here. Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m used to it. Even though I¡¯m rich, I know how to get along. Besides, I didn¡¯t train myself to be artistic in other things.¡± It¡¯s a defense that you think I¡¯m judging him.


    ¡°You know you, you¡¯re too defensive! It¡¯s not like that. Maybe it¡¯s because you¡¯re hot, so I just opened it. Besides, I can do it. I just need to rest now and not move too much because my stomach hurts.¡±


    ¡°I know. I just exin myself here. You don¡¯t have to think about that. Sure! Don¡¯te in even for a week. You¡¯re still paid.¡± I almost stood up at what he said. ¡°S-seriously?¡± I stuttered.


    He smiled and answered. ¡°Yes! I am telling the truth. I understand your situation. I don¡¯t even have a brother but I said a while ago that I really researched about your monthly period. Besides, you don¡¯t have much to do because I¡¯m not there. Besides, after this week we will have a vacation.¡± He exined and I sat down next to him, I grabbed my stomach because it suddenly throbbed.


    ¡°Hey Cin, are you okay?¡± He supported me because I was already holding my stomach and my face could hardly be painted.


    ¡°N-no. Do I look okay?¡± I¡¯m rude. He smiled foolishly as if he was even happy that I was challenging him. ¡°You¡¯re so cute!¡± It¡¯s ttering.


    I hit his arm in annoyance. ¡°Stop! Just go home because my mood is changing now.¡±


    ¡°No! I will stay here. I¡¯ll take care of you first. I will take care of you. You want to take me to your room.¡± I raised an eyebrow and it seemed that the pain I was feeling doubled.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°W-why?¡± I asked as if something had entered my mind.


    ¡°Did you think I can do that?¡± it whispered in my left ear causing my heart to speed up. Throbbing as if it wanted to leave my body.


    I didn¡¯t answer right away. I¡¯m already feeling a mixture of emotions, adding more pain to my heart.


    ¡°Stop thinking, Cin. I wouldn¡¯t do anything else. Make up your mind. I am here to take care of you. Rx!¡± I also breathed a sigh of relief because of his sincerity and I also thought that I did have one.


    I just nodded and tried to smile. I don¡¯t even know what else to say. I was also embarrassed because I was the one who thought of such a thing.


    ¡°Anyways, have you eaten yet? Do you want me to cook for you?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Not yet sir, I mean Ben.¡± Heughed when I made a mistake because he really doesn¡¯t want me to call him sir when we¡¯re together or just the two of us.


    ¡°You know what, I understand why you always call me sir. But I hope you get used to just being Ben or love if you want.¡± It was a joke that made me cry.


    ¡°Just never think about it. I am just joking. What do you want? Do you want rice or pasta? Just in case you don¡¯t have stock in your fridge.¡±


    I raised an eyebrow because he thought maybe my fridge was empty. Even if I¡¯m here alone, I can¡¯t lose my stock.


    ¡°Just go to the kitchen to find out. Heavy meal is not good for me especially when it¡¯s the first day of my period. You can cook spaghetti or carbonara, everything you need is right there.¡± I exined and forced myself to stand up because I felt like my napkin was full.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Are you stilling? I¡¯ll just change, do you want to see?¡± I¡¯m teasing.


    ¡°No, thank you! I hate blood. I was traumatized by that. I¡¯ll just cook.¡± He just stood up and went straight to the kitchen.


    I was left alone and thought about thest thing he said.


    He has a trauma about blood. Why?


    ******


    Three days passed and Ben came back and forth to my house. It¡¯s not really necessary because I¡¯m already moving, but he¡¯s naughty, he wants to take care of me and watch over me. He was about to get me a nanny just to monitor me, but I refused.


    I¡¯m currently drinking lemon tea, it¡¯s breezy and cozy around here. There are also many new fruits of different types of flowers.


    Until I heard a horn. I stood up and peered at it from below. What is he doing here? Why is he here again? I looked at my cellphone and today is Saturday, there is no school and he should be resting with them.


    I didn¡¯t receive any text or call from him either. He rang the doorbell so I got down too.


    It only took a few moments for me to get down because my house is not very high. When I opened the gate, I couldn¡¯t imagine what I saw.


    ¡°Good morning, Cin. Flowers for you.¡± He smiled and handed me the red tulips.


    I couldn¡¯t speak immediately because I was shocked by hising and of course what he brought.


    ¡°G-good m-morning t-too. T-thank you for this,¡± I stammered and let him continue inside my house. I don¡¯t know why he still has flowers, whatever his reason is. I feel giddy!


    ¡°I am sorry to bother you this morning, Cin. I just want to check with you now. Because by Monday, thepany¡¯s vacation continues. I want you to be there so you can be closer to Mommy. Don¡¯t worry, she is really nice,¡± he exined as if a thorn pierced my heart. Besides his news is surprising, I don¡¯t know what could happen there.


    ¡°I see, Ben. But you don¡¯t need to bring me flowers. What is it for? What is there?¡± I couldn¡¯t take it anymore so I asked him.


    ¡°Nothing, I just want to give you flowers. Also, I miss you.¡± I almost swallowed what he said because maybe he was impulsive.


    He held my hand causing me to be even more nervous.


    ¡°I want to court you again, I want you to know that you are still in my heart. Will you give me another chance?¡± He put my right hand on his heart. I felt its speed that seemed to keep up with the pounding of my chest.


    ¡°S-sir Ben¡­¡±


    He put aside the flower I was holding and ced it on the sofa next to us. He hugged me and didn¡¯t say anything more.


    ¡°If I was fast, sorry. If you are not ready, I am really sorry. But remember this, I will wait for you. I will be here for you. When you¡¯re ready when you can. When it¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll date you.¡±


    After he said that, he just give me a warm hug. I am just looking from afar. I just hope I¡¯m ready, I just hope we can be.

 Chapter 39: The Vacation

    Cin¡¯s POV


    This is what we have all been waiting for. We traveled for several hours, it was cold and noisy inside. There was heavy traffic because Monday was exactly the day we left.


    ¡°I heard that the resort we are going to is a nice one, does it have a nice swimming pool?¡± Lea asked Emman.


    ¡°Oh Lea, you immediately think of the pool. Why did you bring a swimsuit?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Of course! There are even three sses because I can¡¯t choose.¡± He evenughed loudly causing him to be distracted.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for my noise. He also stopped because our colleagues looked at him. Lea and Emman are long best friends in ourpany so I¡¯m really familiar with their noise and voice. In fairness to Lea, her body shape is beautiful, she has a future and is white. So get used to fighting sexiness.


    I just looked outside. We have passed many trees but we still have a long way to go. Our colleagues here also have their own. I sighed and thought. What if I¡¯m in the car with Ben? How was our trip?


    ¡°Hey girl, you¡¯re an idiot again! Eat, you¡¯re just hungry.¡± Ruby handed me snacks and water. Even if this woman really needs to ruin my moment. Ruby is my close friend in thepany, we have been working for almost the same amount of time because we were hired at the same time 3 years ago.


    ¡°Thank you, Ruby,¡± I said curtly and just took what he handed me. I just killed maliciously because I didn¡¯t want him to think anymore. It¡¯s still nasty.


    ¡°Wee friend! Even if you don¡¯t say it, I know what you¡¯re thinking. You¡¯re ate girl! Why did we go here on the bus, you can go in Sir BenChua¡¯s car. There you can find him alone.¡± He whispered andughed a little as if he was thrilled by his thoughts.


    I hit his right arm and covered his mouth. ¡°Stop that! Don¡¯t be too loud, okay? Besides, Ruby can¡¯t be with her aunt, I mean her mom.¡± I exined and slowly drank water. When this girl is really next to me, you will be really nervous in no time because of what she says. Still whispering afterwards, the strength.


    He made a peace sign and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, you¡¯re too obvious girl! You are strong in the part that she is your aunt, right? Tell me a story, sir, what do you have? Are you flirting already?¡± His voice got louder causing me to p potato chips in his mouth.


    ¡°Stop Ruby! Don¡¯t talk too much.¡± I disobeyed and looked at him intently.


    He chewed what I gave him first and made me cute. ¡°Your hands are nice, aren¡¯t they? I¡¯m sorry, Cin, okay, I¡¯ll make youughter. Are you visiting?¡± it¡¯s a strange question.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry Ruby. As for you, it¡¯s actually over. It¡¯s not because I¡¯m grumpy, you¡¯re making noise because you know there¡¯s a lot of gossip and gossip here, what else can those people say and think.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Cin. I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll be quiet. Justter, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, as long as you keep quiet, we will be close. Just eat there.¡± I handed him the potato chips to keep him quiet. I looked out the window and could see the resort we were going to.


    ¡°Did you bring a swimsuit, Cin? I heard that we are going to the resort in Cebu for 3 days, 2 nights and 1 day, right?¡± you suddenly asked while chewing potato chips.


    ¡°Is it required? Not sure if I put it in my bag. I just hope we can rest here. The one without stress. We¡¯re almost there.¡± Manong driver turned around and I pointed at Ruby. I also saw the resort where we will stay.


    My eyes widened at the big letter A in front before we finally went inside. Spyanata Wung Resort.


    ******


    Our trip was tiring. The trip took almost an hour and a half with the traffic. The capacity isrge and wide. The oblong swimming pool on the side and therge fountain in the middle immediately appeared to us.


    After we got off at the resort, some staff took care of us. They took our stuff and gave us the key. There were many of them lined up as if they were ready.


    ¡°Sir¡¯s resort is very luxurious!¡±


    ¡°Hey, we¡¯ll be thereter, there¡¯s food already prepared. I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    ¡°Take a picture of me here, babe!¡±


    I heard different lines and they are all their own. Meanwhile, I was with Ruby, who I hardly knew where she was, marveling at the surroundings. It¡¯s as if you¡¯ve been made a celebrity just at the entrance because of the red carpet that¡¯s been prepared. There is also a big statue here whose name I don¡¯t know but Jung Chua Wung. Great work!


    ¡°Hey Cin,e here quickly!¡± Ruby pulled me to the left side where there was a hangout. You can do all kinds of games. There are billiards, chess, bowling, and so on. On the right side of it is arge room, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s in there but when Ruby opens the door. The books appeared to us as if they also had a reading area.


    ¡°Great Cin! There are many books, but here are my favorite books by William Shakespeare.


    It ran to the end and searched. ¡°Hey, Ruby, take it easy, it¡¯ster, let¡¯s find our room first.¡±


    But he¡¯s far away and won¡¯t really stop the search. I couldn¡¯t do anything but follow him. Ruby is a book lover and loves to read no matter what kind. Until my phone rang.


    I easily took it from my small ck bag.


    I saw his name so I moved away from Ruby and quickly answered it.


    ¡°Where are you? Are you there? Mom and I are close. See you.¡± He immediately hung up. Crazy will call at the same time he will alsoe down.


    ¡°Hey, Cin, what did you do there and who are you talking to?¡± he asked as he held the thick book, it must be what he was looking for.


    I quickly hid my phone in my bag. ¡°N-nothing, I just looked at the time, did you find what you were looking for?¡± I will change the conversation.


    ¡°Yes! But let me go back, I talked to thedy guard here and she said they are open 24/7. It¡¯s crazy, isn¡¯t it? Come on, let¡¯s find our room. What¡¯s your Number?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°Because I¡¯m 38, third floor.¡± It added.


    ¡°I only have O1.¡± I answered looking at the key I was holding.


    Ruby came to me and looked at the key I was holding. ¡°Why are you so far away? Besides, this is your only room on the second floor.¡± We looked at the left door and my room was almost opposite us.


    ¡°Yes! So, how are you? I¡¯ll put my things inside first and then I¡¯ll just apany you to your room.¡± My presentation He calmed down and held my hand. ¡°No Cin, I can go alone. Rest and take care of that first. There¡¯s an elevator, I¡¯ll take care of it.¡± He then smiled.


    ¡°Are you sure? I¡¯m here and I¡¯m going to change my clothes.¡± I went to our neighboring door where my room is.


    ¡°Sure Cin. I¡¯ll be first, right? See youter.¡± He waved and went straight to the elevator. I looked at it until he reached the elevator. It¡¯s just honest so it¡¯s obvious.


    I also opened my room. The door is white marble and there is a number in the middle of it. It¡¯s a modern style but it¡¯s ssic.


    When I opened the door. The size and fancy furnishings in the courtyard stood out to me. It seems to be the size of a whole family and can fit three people.


    ¡°Nice!¡± I said to the wind because I was amazed at what I was seeing. I immediately put my stuff and suitcase to the side and sat on the soft bed. But a white envelope caught my attention. I easily reached for it and opened it.


    Hi Cin,


    I hope you like your room. It¡¯s a VIP for you to enjoy our vacation. See youter because we are just next to each other. Don¡¯t worry I can¡¯t sleep next to you. Enjoy!


    -Ben


    My eyes almost widened when I read thest thing he said. That¡¯s why the number is far away from Ruby because it¡¯s VIP, it¡¯s just surprising because it¡¯s on the second floor. Instead of giving my head a headache from the thought, I decided to take a shower and rx in the bathroom.


    I just hid the envelope he gave me because Ruby mighte downstairs and see it. I don¡¯t want to tell her anything yet. But I know her, she is a good friend. A very close friend of mine. But, I still don¡¯t want to befortable with anyone. All people close to my heart, leave me. I don¡¯t know why it¡¯s always like that. But still, I am blessed because my Mom is still here for me.


    But Dad, he already left us with another woman.

 Chapter 40: The Party

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Noisy, crowded people and different colors will surrounds you. Many types of food and drinks are also lined up on the right side where there are a few staff standing there and watching.


    ¡°Wee ma¡¯am and sir!¡± Happy greeting from a female staff at the door. Never tire of greeting and smiling at people entering.


    ¡°Wow! That¡¯s a lot of food and drink. Is that for us?¡± asked mypanion Anna. I can¡¯t catch Ruby. Where is he?


    ¡°Maybe. But I know we¡¯re really having a party this time, did you see Ruby walk by?¡±


    ¡°Not yet, but maybe it¡¯ll be hereter or you can just call. It¡¯s too big and there¡¯s a lot of people, we¡¯ll have a hard time,¡± she suggested.


    I just took my mobile phone from the small ck bag I was carrying. I will try what he said.


    I dialed her number but the result is that it cannot be reached. Where is that girl?


    ¡°Just call himter Cin, let¡¯s get dessert and a drink first. I¡¯m hungry,¡± Anna invited. I couldn¡¯t do anything but agree because even I was hungry.


    While we were waiting in line and looking for something to eat, I could hear a strangely familiar voice.


    ¡°Cinaaa!¡± A woman screamed in the distance and called my name. I turned around and saw Ruby.


    It quickly approached me. ¡°Sis, you left me. You said we would wait right outside your room. Then, since you didn¡¯t choose me, I just went to your room, but you weren¡¯t there. But why was it open? Did you leave it?¡± I asked this because I was surprised.


    ¡°Hey Ruby, you¡¯re there. Let¡¯s eat first,¡± Anna invited as her mouth was full.


    ¡°Go ahead and eat, Anna,¡± Ruby answered as if she was still waiting for what I had to say.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I lost my mind, Anna and I met here and I¡¯m hungry too. I know I closed it, did you?¡±


    ¡°You can forget it, Cin. Yes, I just closed it, I know you have the key, right?¡± I nodded because when keys or any cards are needed because I really remember. I also make sure they don¡¯t get lost in my bag.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, thank you for closing the door to my room.¡±


    He smiled ¡°Let it go! Let¡¯s just eat becauseter there will be more people in line,¡± he said enthusiastically and he also got in line behind me. We were just the first customers here because the very beginning of the party was 4 p. m.


    Anna almost took all the food in front of us, from the entree to the dessert.


    ¡°Can you finish that?¡± I wondered because he was holding almost two tes right now.


    ¡°Sure! Just send me some juice, you know I already have it.¡± I don¡¯t know if I canugh at the look now, he immediately looked for our ce. He chose his seat


    on the left where a person is and you just turn and the food will be opened for you. Anna is really greedy.


    ¡°I¡¯m really interested in you Anna, even if you¡¯re greedy, you¡¯re still sexy! The point, right?¡± Rubyplimented us with teasing and ced the food and drink she was holding on our table.


    ¡°You know so much, Ruby! Just eat, as long as you know how to bnce everything. It won¡¯t make you fat.¡±


    ¡°You two know, just eat until you¡¯re full.¡± I will wean them. They can¡¯t really be together because if it¡¯s not noisy, they¡¯ll argue.


    Theyughed after I said that. ¡°You know, Cin, you¡¯re really a viin. Yes, you¡¯re the only one who likes you-¡± he quickly covered his mouth because he was the only one who knew.


    ¡°W-who?¡± Anna wondered.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing. Let Ruby do it.¡± I apologized and gave Ruby a bad look. I whispered to the wind, get readyter.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with what I¡¯m saying.¡± Heughed like crazy because he wanted to disturb Anna. I just hope Anna lets go of what she said.


    ¡°Ruby is just really hungry, just let her be Anna,¡± I added and took a bite of the carbonara because I didn¡¯t want him to think it meant anything. Ruby¡¯s mouth was never silent anywhere.


    ¡°You guys, get your lives in order. Be careful with that, sir.¡± My heart beat faster when I heard what he said. ¡°Wait, is there really going to be a party here? Why are we the only people, what a waste of food.¡± Anna changed the conversation.


    Ruby¡¯s mouthful was steady as she listened as if she was really hungry. ¡°Maybeter, they just prepared early so we can eat,¡± I exined but I suddenly thought of what he said earlier. What could he mean to Sir Ben?


    ¡°What are you talking about sir, Anna?¡± Ruby asked finally being the only one to ask.


    ¡°That¡¯s sir BenChua, sir! I mean, I¡¯ve heard a lot of people in ourpany who tried to seduce sir, but in the end, it didn¡¯t work!¡± Annaughed at the story while eating shanghai.


    ¡°Seriously? How can you do it, Anna?¡± Ruby asked.


    ¡°Literally picky, Ruby. It¡¯s like everyone is there in front of him and he doesn¡¯t care. I didn¡¯t really hear that he had a woman in thepany or at least outside. Because he never brought one or anything, sir really just does work. So look how much ourpany is growing.¡± I was almost amazed at Anna¡¯s exnation. It¡¯s true that he has a crush on her and no one has yet be a girlfriend. But why me?


    ¡°Hey, Cin! Cin are you okay?¡± Anna approached me. ¡°Hey, stupid girl!¡± He shouted right in front of me.


    I coughed, ¡°W-what?¡± I stuttered.


    ¡°Are you hungry? Or are you thinking about something else? You¡¯re so stupid Cin, I¡¯m constantly talking about it. Admit it, you have a crush on sir?¡± he teased.


    ¡°W-nothing! Nothing at all.¡± my defense


    ¡°You can absolutely refuse, right? You¡¯re too defensive,¡± he said.


    Suddenly, Ruby got upset. ¡°How are you? Anna asked worriedly but she also brought him a drink.


    ¡°Take it easy, Ruby we have a lot to eat.¡± Anna¡¯s reminder.


    I rubbed its back to recover immediately. ¡°Be careful next time,¡± I said.


    It only took a few moments before it started and BenChua was there in front with his mom. I don¡¯t know if his eyes are focused on me but his gaze is melting.


    ¡°Good evening everyone! I hope you are ready. Let¡¯s begin the party,¡± he said with a smile while still looking at me.


    ¡°Later we will have a dance,¡± he added, causing everyone to shout.


    Is he looking at me? I asked myself because he didn¡¯t take his eyes off me until I got off.


    ¡°You alright?¡± asked Anna.


    ¡°Y-yeah!¡± Then I took a sip of juice because of the tension I was feeling.


    His stares disappeared and I was able to breathe properly. I just hope he doesn¡¯t do anything, I really hope!

 Chapter 41: Big Dinner of Spyanata

    Cin¡¯s POV


    Everyone is prepared and has their own table.


    We are in the center of the resort where there is a big gold fountain. It also has long tables that seem to be divided into three columns. Everything was set up as if we were the only ones waiting. The speaker is also loud and there is also a DJ in front.


    Before we got here, I also saw some of our colleagues, they were sitting with their close friends.


    They are enjoying the food andugh while having a noisy sound because of loud music in our background. Eventually, we are now waiting for the real ceremony.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time!¡± Joy said annoyed at the other table.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s time to start, and we¡¯ll all I think everyone is here, yet he is not here,¡± Ruby speak while eating her first dish.


    Honestly, I don¡¯t understand Sir¡¯s setup either. Last time it was a quick event and we thought it was thest but it wasn¡¯t.


    ¡°It¡¯s also unfair to Sir, he takes great care of his employees and staff. Imagine that the entirepany has a three-day vacation at his resort. He¡¯s really smart!¡± Ruby¡¯s eyes almost sparkled as she told us this. It¡¯s a good thing we¡¯re a little far from the speaker because otherwise, we¡¯d probably just be shouting.


    ¡°That¡¯s true! Sir, he will be paid on time, nothing less, nothing more. Exactly and when he deserves, more! That¡¯s why no one is resigning from thepany, because of his goodness,¡± Lea said who was just behind us. I was surprised by his appearance.


    ¡°But do you think you have a girlfriend, sir?¡± Joana asked who was in front of me. I don¡¯t know why he suddenly asked us this. Maybe because they don¡¯t see a girl or even a girlfriend.


    ¡°Maybe there is, but he doesn¡¯t let us know because we are gossip!¡± Beaughed after she told them.


    I don¡¯t interrupt their conversation, I just observe and listen to them. Not because I know anything, but because I just can¡¯t absorb everything I hear and know. It makes me think that the woman who makes his heart beat is very lucky. That¡¯s me!


    I just sipped orange juice and chose to remove the things that were bothering me.


    ¡°You¡¯re so quiet, Cin. Are you okay?¡± Ruby noticed me so I straightened up and smiled. ¡°Of course! I¡¯ve only been in thepany for a year, so I¡¯m just listening to you guys. It¡¯s also surprising that he doesn¡¯t bring any women to thepany, I mean that¡¯smon for our handsome boss.¡± My mouth was covered when I mentioned that he was handsome.


    ¡°Oh, bestie, you admit that you¡¯re in love with our boss, right?¡± it asked with a hint of teasing.


    ¡°Yes! Do you have a crush on sir?¡± teased Lea.


    ¡°No, Lea, you¡¯ve been dipping, haven¡¯t you? Maybe you bet sir.¡± Ruby snapped that it annoyed her.


    ¡°Just participating but I don¡¯t want anything from you, sir,¡± excused Lea who seemed to be still sniffling and looking down.


    ¡°No. I¡¯m just his secretary, but no one intervenes between us,¡± I answered.


    ¡°Are you serious? But your reaction is suspicious and anyone here not saying that there is intervening between you and sir, okay?¡± Ruby whispered and their conversation already reached me.


    ¡°Stop Ruby. That makes no sense, sir, he¡¯s gay. He doesn¡¯t really like women that¡¯s the real reason.¡± Ruby looked at me like there was something wrong with what I said.


    ¡°Who¡¯s gay?¡± I heard a familiar and serious voice from our behind.


    ¡°Who told you that I don¡¯t like women?¡± he added with his husky voice.


    Mypanions were almost silent because even they didn¡¯t know how to speak.


    I slowly turned around and saw Sir BenChua¡¯s handsome and serious face. He was wearing a ck tuxedo and his hair was still gelled. He is fine now.


    Why did hee so suddenly? Besides, I¡¯m just kidding.


    I¡¯m also almost silent and I don¡¯t know the right words to exin.


    ¡°Anyway, enjoy the dinner.¡± He smiled and left. I don¡¯t know if he was serious or if I hurt him the way I did.


    ¡°Sir is really handsome, isn¡¯t he? But Cin, you didn¡¯t say anything to his question. Sir is very hot!¡± Lynnpliments.


    ¡°I was surprised when he came, I didn¡¯t say anything because my exnation might lead to something else,¡± I apologized while sipping orange juice. Ruby suddenly coughed as if what she did meant something.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± Lynn asked handing her a ss of water.


    She easily took it and straight down his throat. ¡°T-thank you,¡± she responded briefly and thanked her for what she did to divert the conversation. I looked around and looked for his presence, but the hotel was too wide and big to look for him. I couldn¡¯t even exin it to him properly.


    The sound on the stage is different now as if there is a fancy banquet. Lynn and Lea didn¡¯t bother me anymore. I was able to breathe properly and I just signaled to Ruby that she should take care of talking to all gossiping next to us.


    I said goodbye to them first and that I was going to take a bath. It¡¯s a good thing no one came with me because the truth is I¡¯m going to find Sir BenChua. I need to talk to him, I need to apologize to him.


    I stood up and pretended to go straight to the restroom. I went straight to the left side where the stage was near so they wouldn¡¯t think where I was going. It¡¯s hard that they might ask me something again.


    In my search, I have almost all the employees of thepany. I know almost all of them not because I¡¯m a friendly person, but because I often talk to them and because I¡¯m also a secretary. Every time I bump into someone, I just smile and keep looking for him.


    I have almost gone around every side and corner but I still can¡¯t see where he is.


    ¡°Where could he be?¡± I said while I was still spinning until I felt tired. So I just stopped because I almost went to all the ces he could possibly go to, but he might be busy.


    ¡°Am I the one you¡¯re looking for?¡± I almost screamed because of his sudden speech. But I stopped myself. When you¡¯re not really looking for it, you¡¯ll see it all of a sudden.


    ¡°N-no, where are you,¡± I apologized andposed myself and didn¡¯t make it obvious that I was looking for him.


    ¡°I know, it¡¯s your fault. I just can¡¯t tell everyone that you¡¯re my girl. Not just my girl, the one I love.¡± He didn¡¯t have a brake on speaking so I decided to pull him to where there weren¡¯t many people.


    ¡°Can you stop being like that, put a brake on what you¡¯re saying,¡± I said while the fool smiled.


    ¡°Why are you smiling?¡± Until I noticed that I was holding his hand too much. I quickly let it go.


    ¡°S-sorry,¡± I uttered and tried to face him strongly.


    ¡°I am sorry, Cin. I understand, but if you miss me, you can say it¡¯s not like this, you¡¯re going to take me to nowhere just to be alone with me.¡± He smiled and looked at me ductile. I did raise an eyebrow at him.


    ¡°Excuse me?¡± I said because his words are too much now. I looked at him from head to toe.


    ¡°Oh Cin,mon stop thinking of me and looking at me like that. I know I am so hot,¡± he added which seemed to make my blood get to my nerves.


    ¡°You know, just eat, I¡¯m going back to our table, and might be looking for me. Besides, I¡¯m not looking for you, don¡¯t assume!¡±


    I decided to walk out when suddenly he pulled me, I leaned against the wall where there was no one but the two of us.


    ¡°I wish I had just nned for the two of us, I wish I could have singled you out.¡± His face was so close that it seemed anytime we can kiss each other. I calm myself but his breath is fragrantforting me now.


    I swallowed one after another. What will he do?


    It came close to my ear, ¡°I miss you, don¡¯t be angry, it¡¯s not right for you. Do you want me to shout to them that I love you?¡±


    I pushed him so that he moved aside and I could get out of his way. ¡°S-sorry. But, don¡¯t do that. It¡¯s not possible, I don¡¯t deserve it, just think about what others and your mommy do,¡± I said emotionally. Whether I like it or not, I know where I will end up, besides I don¡¯t want to fall and especially I don¡¯t want to get hurt.


    ¡°I see. I know you don¡¯t like it. But I am serious, yet I am still thinking of you. I think about what you will feel more so I don¡¯t do it. I let them think what they want to think, but let me remind you Cin. Once everything is fine, I will do what my heart beats.¡± He pointed to his heart as if it had been nned.


    ¡°Let¡¯s end this conversation, fix yourself. Go back there and eat. I am sorry again.¡± He adjusted his necktie and then left.


    I was the first to back out but he won. I hate him!


    I just chose to leave and return to our table. This is so draining. What he said was too serious and strange, and even one of them I don¡¯t know what I really feel right now. It¡¯s a mess, it¡¯s a mess.


    When I reached our table, I noticed their noise andughter. They just stopped when I sat down.


    ¡°How long, sis? What happened to you?¡± asked Lea.


    ¡°Yes! You were gone for almost 30 minutes,¡± Bea added.


    ¡°I got lost, it¡¯s too broad as I thought I¡¯d memorized it,¡± I would say as an excuse to pass and not think of another excuse.


    ¡°Ah! In terms of things, even I will get lost! But you and sir are unfair together!¡± Seline teased that it was already here at our table. Marites indeed!


    Until I caught my eyes on him, he was on the left side with his Mommy. There were only two of them there and someone was serving their waiter.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s just a coincidence.¡± Try to smile and drink water. ¡°How are you? What are you talking about?¡± I¡¯m different from the topic.


    ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m just wondering who Sir¡¯s woman might be. A while ago I saw him pull someone to hide in the other corner. I don¡¯t know because they were arguing, you look like Cin. I was almost silent when Bea was telling her story.


    ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong, huh? I was looking for the restroom earlier and then I noticed a woman holding sir¡¯s hand. I don¡¯t know who it is, because she has her back turned. But I know if it¡¯s sir,¡± he added as if it was a big issue for them.


    I calmed down for a few minutes before speaking, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s another woman. Sir and I are far away together because I¡¯m in the restroom.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s unlikely to be you, maybe another girl. But he¡¯s lucky!¡± Bea answered as if she regretted and thought about that girl. I drank water again and took a bite of the Shanghai. I just hope he didn¡¯t see us.


    ¡°Stop being gossiper let¡¯s just eat.¡± Ruby¡¯s invitation seems to have saved me from the hot issue again.


    Bea kept quiet and just ate and the conversation changed. Ruby is my savior! Sir is too much like an apple!


    It simply smiled at me. ¡°Ruby, let¡¯s get dessert, would you like?¡± I purposely invited him so that I could talk to him properly, just the two of us.


    ¡°Sure!¡± he answered quickly and we both stood up. No one came with us because they still had food.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    As we walked, Ruby was already muttering but still looking straight ahead.


    ¡°You Cin! Admit what happened to you?¡± He seemed to be thrilled while asking me that.


    ¡°Nothing! Besides, don¡¯t be noisy, I¡¯ll tell you the storyter.¡± We went straight to the Dessert station.


    We hadn¡¯t even gotten close enough when someone came up behind us. ¡°Hi girls, how are the foods?¡± Sir BenChua asked as if I didn¡¯t know if he intended to obey or wanted to point out.


    ¡°Hi sir! You¡¯re there, it¡¯s delicious too.¡± Ruby turned around and smiled widely.


    All I did was try to smile.


    ¡°Enjoy eating, enjoy your dessert Cin.¡± He looked directly at me and winked. Ruby almost shuddered and even jumped at what sir did to me.


    I pulled his hand and waved to sir as a goodbye. ¡°Alright sir, we¡¯re leaving.¡± I hurried to make Sir stop what he was doing.


    ¡°Hey Cin, wait! Too bad, you guys are so cute!¡± ttery caused me to be even more annoyed, I took a wine next to the chocte fountain.


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy!¡± Ruby teased again.


    ¡°Stop Ruby, stop it!¡±


    ¡°Okay fine, calm down! Rx, let¡¯s get our desserts so we can go back to the table and you can tell what you have to tell.


    ¡°Next time, let¡¯s just get some food, I¡¯m hungry.¡± I hold my stomach to be realistic and believe him.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± Ruby followed and remain quiet.


    While we were walking and standing in line for dessert. I thought of his face again. I can¡¯t forget his words, so deep but meaningful.


    Ugh!


    It¡¯s your fault, everything is your fault!

 Chapter 42: Red Party

    My face can hardly be painted. I don¡¯t really understand what I¡¯m feeling right now, and he is always a problem for me.


    I feel like Cupid shot me a reason to look for him now. I¡¯m out of my mind looking up and I¡¯m also constantly looking at my cellphone.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± asked Ruby who was just behind. We are currently in my room together, he is not used to being alone. I agreed to his favor because I knew he would not ignore me.


    ¡°Sure,¡± I said quickly and forced myself topose myself.


    ¡°Are you serious? You¡¯ve been quiet sincest night, you¡¯ve forgotten to tell me a story. Besides, Cin, tomorrow is ourst day. Let¡¯s make the most of the vacation if you¡¯re still thinking about sir. Stop it now, okay? Maybe there¡¯s a girl out there that he is interested in. ¡± She looked back at the magazines on the left table. There are many magazines ced on my table beside the things we need such as toothbrushes, towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. It¡¯s reallyplete.


    ¡°Their magazines are nice, aren¡¯t they? Besides, they¡¯re updated,¡± Ruby added while flipping through them.


    Instead of looking at what she was doing, I just shook my head. His serious and white face. His red lips look like red lipstick but are very natural in close proximity and his fragrant breath.


    ¡°Ouch! Why did you hit me, Ruby?¡± I grabbed the left side of my head and closed my eyes because of what she did.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if you are really okay or if you are fantasizing about our sir. Admit it, has something happened to you?¡± I stood up and covered her mouth.


    ¡°What are you talking about? Stop it!¡± I whispered before removing my hand from the girl¡¯s chest. Even though his mouth was never really open, fortunately, there were only two of us and we were here in my room.


    ¡°So what is it Cin? Admit it! Is there something between you and Sir BenChua huh?¡± She is smiling while continuing to give annoying things, subsequently, I sit down and sighed.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± my quick answered.


    ¡°Gosh! They say when the person you¡¯re talking to can¡¯t look at you directly and the answer is short, often the answer is the other way around. This is my best friend, I think she¡¯s in love,¡± Ruby teased while tickling me.


    ¡°W-what the hell! Stop me!¡± I wasughing as she continued to tickle me and after a while, she stopped.


    ¡°The difficulty of getting older is that I can¡¯t tickle for long,¡± she said while catching her breath.


    ¡°Because you¡¯re naughty, you said there¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe you, Cin. We¡¯ve been friends for over a year and we¡¯ve always been together even though it¡¯s sir who¡¯s been with you.¡± she is joking then suddenly crying now.


    ¡°Stop that! It¡¯s not like that, Ruby. It¡¯s really just work and nobodyes between us. I¡¯m looking into your eyes, that¡¯s not fake. I¡¯m serious.¡± I tried to pretend because I didn¡¯t want to tell anything, not because I was embarrassed or because I didn¡¯t want to see his reaction or his opinion. Because the truth is, it¡¯s not possible and I¡¯m not sure of my feelings.


    Most of the time, feelings are inconsistent. We feel that we want to but the truth is not sure because it is only a temporary pleasure. Above all, love is yful. It is not true that Love is genuine, love is everything.


    ¡°Okay fine. As long as I¡¯m here, okay? If you like sir, I can only advise you one thing, be careful and always use your mind and not your heart.¡± She smiled and held my hand. I feltfortable and her squeeze made me nervous.


    ¡°You know Cin, it¡¯s okay for us to have a crush on you, sir. But it¡¯s hard when we cross the limit.¡± I don¡¯t know how I should feel about Ruby¡¯s lines now and I don¡¯t know what trip he¡¯s on and he¡¯s ying with my palm. It closed its eyes and continued to grope.


    ¡°Open the hand. Tell me the truth, and if yes give me the sign. If not, let me know. Open the hand!¡± I don¡¯t understand what Ruby is doing now.


    ¡°R-RUBY, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!¡± I raised my voice to make her stop tripping.


    She opened her eyes and smiled, my chest heaved even more.


    Ruby suddenly hit me which surprised me. ¡°Your voice is so loud, sissy! Calm down, I¡¯m just kidding, but I know there¡¯s something about you.¡± She insisted and even touched his chin as if he was thinking deeply.


    ¡°You know, just put it to sleep, Ruby. Let¡¯s get some rest, I¡¯m tired of our teasing.¡±


    ¡°Yes ma¡¯am, this is it.¡± Ruby adjusted the bed and spread the nket in front of him. We are next to each other now because the bed is big. Iy down and tried to smile at her. ¡°Good night, Ruby,¡± I said goodbye to it but it just turned its back on me.


    ¡°Are you asleep Ruby?¡± I asked her but ten seconds passed and I heard nothing but a loud noise from her mouth.


    I sat down and peeked slightly and he was fast asleep. ¡°You fall asleep so quickly,¡± I said to myself and straightened up in bed.


    But before I closed my eyes, the ck envelope on the other table near the bathroom caught my attention. I didn¡¯t get up because I felt like I forgot something or that envelope was really pulling me.


    I looked at my partner before finally taking it and he was fast asleep. I still chose to take it easy and take a moment to look before opening it.


    Normal envelope but looks like it will be loved. It was small and had paper inside. I opened it and the time and events for tomorrow unfolded before me. GET READY FOR LAST NIGHT. ¡®RED PARTY¡¯. What caught my attention was the highlight of the event and its time which was past 10 PM.


    It is not an invitation but a schedule with reminders. I even looked for an envelope because I knew it was for both of us and he had to have it too. I went over to the bed to check on Ruby, but she was still sleeping peacefully. I just put it on the small brown cab next to us so I can easily see it the next day.


    I just shared the same room with her and she snores really loudly.


    ***********


    I woke up as if someone was videoing next to me. I slowly opened my eyes and could not believe what I was seeing and hearing.


    ¡°Good morning, sissy! Let¡¯s get up and have breakfast.¡± While she focuses on the mirror while applying foundation to her face.


    ¡°What time is it?¡± I asked while stretching.


    ¡°6 A. M.,¡± she said sparingly. I went back to bed when I knew the time.


    ¡°You¡¯re so early in the morning, Ruby, I thought it was noon.¡±


    She is currently brushing her hair now. ¡°I¡¯m sorry Cin, I¡¯m hungry and I¡¯m really early because I¡¯m a morning person.¡± Her excuse was that she thought I might have slept wellst night. I¡¯m actually still yawning.


    I just got up and fixed myself. ¡°You were really downst night. I thought you were still awake, you put me to sleep right away. Wait, Ruby, did you receive a ck envelope?¡± I rememberedst night so I decided to ask because I only saw one envelope.


    ¡°What are you saying, Cin? I don¡¯t have a ck envelope, what is it for?¡± My heart almost gave out because of its fast beating.


    ¡°Do you know that thest event wasst night and then we rested in the morning? There is no event yet, sir, is there still one?¡± Ruby asked while putting red lipstick on her lips.


    I hurriedly stood up to show him what I sawst night. But I couldn¡¯t find anything, not on the table and there in the small brown cab.


    ¡°It¡¯s just here, it can¡¯t be lost. Didn¡¯t you notice an envelope here Ruby earlier when you woke up?¡± I continued to search even though I could smell myself.


    ¡°Cin isn¡¯t there. Whatever was clutteredst night, that¡¯s just what we both used,¡± he exined while looking at what I was doing.


    ¡°What envelope are you looking for? What does it look like?¡±Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    I almost looked under but I couldn¡¯t see anything. ¡°It¡¯s small and ck, with a little paper inside for what happenster and a few reminders.¡±


    ¡°Are you serious about that? It¡¯s nothing, maybe it¡¯s just a dream of yours.¡± Sheughed a little to my surprise.


    ¡°That¡¯s not a dream Ruby, I know and I¡¯m sure I touched a ck envelopest night. There¡¯s even a red partyter, the time of the event is 10 P. M.,¡± I said seriously.


    ¡°If I were you, Cin, I¡¯d get ready first and take care of myself. There¡¯s no ck envelope, okay? Calm down.¡± He came closer and patted my shoulder. ¡°Take a shower and we¡¯re going downstairs,¡± he said and pushed me into the bathroom. It¡¯s just a few steps to the right before our bed.


    I just followed and nodded to what he said. But I can¡¯t just ignore that because it¡¯s true that my eyes touched, saw, and read. I just don¡¯t understand why it suddenly disappeared like a bubble or as if someone entered our room. I was chosen and entered the bathroom.


    I grabbed the bathrobe from the back door and went straight to the shower area. Maybe it¡¯s all a dream, maybe I just need to take a shower and forget what I saw and readst night.


    As the water poured over my body, I couldn¡¯t forget what I read. I held my heart and could feel its fast beating.


    ¡°Cin, I¡¯ll wait for you on the first floor, okay? In the food area, you know that, right?¡± Ruby shouted outside the bathroom door. I turned off the shower first to answer what he was saying.


    ¡°Ciny?¡± she calls my name.


    ¡°Y-yes, I¡¯ll follow you and have coffee first,¡± I simply replied.


    ¡°Alright Cin, see youter.¡± I heard it leave because of his footsteps. I just took a deep breath when Ruby left. I just chose to feel their warm water.


    I let their medium-sized blue soap rub over my body.


    Twenty minutes passed, and I heard footsteps. ¡°Ruby, did you forget something?¡± I screamed but no one answered and I was too close to myself to close the door. ¡°S-who is that? R-Ruby are you there?¡± I asked again even though only silence answered me. I quickly rinsed myself and my hair as well. I almost did it for one minute, I just finished right away.


    I took the bathrobe from the side and wrapped it around my body.


    ¡°Ruby, are you still there?¡± I asked again. I was walking when I saw the ck envelope on the table in the bathroom again.


    I swallowed hard and my heart sank even more. The paper was red in color and I immediately took it and there was something written on it.


    Hi Cin,


    I know that you and he have already been together. I really miss you, but I have to wait for the right time. I changed my mind to have a red party. The venue is too big for me to introduce myself. I am so sorry if I went inside. Next time, take care and close the door.


    Enjoy yourst day, mydy.


    -P. M


    I don¡¯t know if I should scream or what. I quickly went out to check the door but it was locked. I closed my eyes and held the door for a moment. I tried to calm myself down and got dressed.


    I put that letter out of my mind and hid the envelope in my bag to make sure it wouldn¡¯t go out of my mind and I could exin to Ruby that I wasn¡¯t dreaming or that it wasn¡¯t an illusion. All of that is true.


    While I was fixing myself I remembered that Ruby was waiting for me and suddenly my phone rang.


    I took it and answered the call. ¡°Hi, are you okay?¡± a familiar guy is calling right now.¡±


    ¡°Sir Ben Chua?¡± I wondered on the other line.


    ¡°Yes I am, I am so sorry to call you so earlier. Did I wake you up?¡± the tone of his voice was serious but obviously worried.


    ¡°Nope. I was awake a while ago, why did you get called?¡±


    ¡°I guess it¡¯s your morning, nothing. I just want to know that you¡¯re safe.¡±


    I thought and took a deep breath. I didn¡¯t know if I should say what was happening or just let it go.


    ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not okay now. Someone came here while I am in the bathroom.¡± My body was really treacherous and willingly told him. After a while, the door opened and the man I was talking to slowly approached me.


    ¡°W-what are you doing here?¡± I asked as I slowly put down my phone, I managed to fix the ck dress I was wearing and fortunately, I finished getting dressed.


    He closed the door first and hurried to me. ¡°Are you okay?¡± What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    ¡°Answer me first, how did you get in?¡± I asked annoyed. Even though I haven¡¯t fixed it yet, I just let it go.


    ¡°I have your duplicate key. I know your room number and that¡¯s why I was called because actually I passed by the hallway of your room and I want to talk to you, but Ruby left your room so I didn¡¯t go in. Until I decided to go to my room. I think it was almost 25 minutes when I left the room to eat breakfast. Until a mysterious guy is walking around, a man passed by just now. He is wearing a ck jacket and has a hat. I didn¡¯t even see him up close or face him. He walked fast, maybe he would notice me.¡± After he told his story, my knees almost went weak. BenChua quickly supported me.


    ¡°Hey Cin, are you damn okay, huh?¡± He is now freaking serious. While I am now confused and scared. But I tried to calm down even though I didn¡¯t really know what was going on.


    ¡°I¡¯m scared.¡± He hugs me tofort me right now.


    ¡°Calm down, I am here. What really happened?¡±


    It takes me 5 minutes before I let myself calm down and exin. ¡°I think he is here. I don¡¯t know sir, I am taking a bath a while ago and Ruby already left the room because she was hungry and she was going to wait for me on the first floor near the food area. Yet, I heard footsteps and it seemed like someone came inside but nothing happened to me. I got a red paper with a letter.¡±


    We are currently sitting on the bed as I calm myself down and he holds my hand. My feelings are mixed now and I suddenly remember Ruby.


    ¡°What time is it?¡± I asked him. He looked at the watch. ¡°Almost 7:30 A. M. Why? By the way where is the letter?¡± he asked. I immediately pointed to my ck bag and quickly stood up to look at it.


    He immediately saw the red paper and frowned as he read.


    ¡°WTH!¡± He shouted.


    ¡°How did he get into my resort? You have toe with me or you can always be with Ruby until we get home. It¡¯s not possible!¡± He said seriously and held the paper tightly in his fist,


    ¡°I will ask my staff here to check all the CCTV and also I will hire more bodyguards.¡± He came closer and looked me in the eyes.


    ¡°Thank you for letting me know. My hunch was right that he passed by. I thought he was quiet. I don¡¯t understand his letters. I feel close to the two of us, but I don¡¯t have any idea who he is! Are you now, okay?¡± His eyes are pure and looks like a worried husband. It would be nice to think but it¡¯s not possible.


    ¡°Ciny?¡± He tapped me and I woke up to the fact that I was an idiot again.


    ¡°Y-yes, I¡¯m fine now. Thank you, sir.¡±


    He held my hand. I can feel the softness of his palm again with his fragrant and loving perfume and his red lips as if they are hurting me.


    ¡°For now, fix yourself. We need to eat, I¡¯ll just take you until you see Ruby. Don¡¯t object, okay? I need to be sure you¡¯re safe. I need to know if Ruby or whoever you work with is with you. Please, follow.¡± He almost didn¡¯t want to say more so I chose to just nod.


    ¡°No one will hurt you, Cin. I am here.¡± His words make me safe and his smiles make me feel calm.


    ¡°Thank you, sir, thank you foring.¡± He just smiled and touched my cheek.


    ¡°Stop calling me sir, no worries. You¡¯re my priority, I¡¯ll wait for you outside. Hurry up and don¡¯t beautify yourself. You¡¯re all mine and you¡¯re already beautiful.¡± My cheeks almost felt hot from what he said, it came out and I could breathe properly. I immediately looked in the mirror and talked to myself for a moment.


    ¡®Calm down, Cin. Get ready, someone is trying to get into your life, you¡¯ll still be thrilled!¡¯


    I fixed myself andbed my hair. I only put on a little blush, lipstick, and foundation. I wear my white sandals. Face and turn to the mirror again. ¡°Perfect!¡±


    He knocked. ¡°Are you done?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Yes! Let¡¯s go out, sir,¡± I quickly replied.


    I took a deep breath and cleared my mind of what was bothering me. My small white bag was taken with my retouched makeup and my phone.


    I also got the key and put it inside my bag with the card needed to enter this room.


    The door opened, and the man waiting for me was looking at me seriously.


    ¡°You¡¯re so gorgeous and sexy¡­ This is something you¡¯re good at. Anyways, are you ready and hungry?¡± he asked while we were walking.


    I didn¡¯t immediately answer his question, he gave me amonpliment but it has a big impact. I swallowed before I could speak. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯m a bit hungry and I need to find Ruby,¡± I said in our conversation until we reached the food area in just a few moments. It¡¯s just on the left side and it only takes 5-10 minutes to walk.


    ¡°I know when you see Ruby text me, okay? I¡¯ll just send the food to the office.¡±


    ¡°O-office?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. This is my resort and I have an office here too. I need to know who is that damn man who goes to your room. By the way, I see her. Message me, Cin.¡± I saw Ruby and she was waving. Anna, Lea, and Bea are with him. I just hope he didn¡¯t see us. I would have thanked him but he was gone.


    He left quickly.


    I go to their table and I thought that he would know who he is.


    ¡°Hi! Sorry Ruby took me so long,¡± I apologized while sitting beside her.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, let¡¯s go and eat. Let¡¯s get some food.¡± Bea¡¯s invitation. Everyone nodded and we got up to get food.


    I look outside but Sir BenChua is already gone.


    ¡°I saw you,¡± Ruby whispered.


    ¡°You and Sir BenChua are together,¡± she added while we were getting our food.


    ¡°Tell me a storyter,¡± she added while taking bread and hotdogs.


    I didn¡¯t answer her but thought of something to say to herter. Sir BenChua it¡¯s your fault.

 Chapter 43: Unknown Code

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    I wish Cin could get to her friends¡¯ ce. But I couldn¡¯t be bothered even though she sent me a text message that she was fine and she was along with Ruby.


    I just don¡¯t understand how other people can enter my resort, it¡¯s exclusive and I have a lot of security guards.


    After sipping my hot coffee, I went straight to the CCTV office. I wasted no more time, I had to find out who that man was. How did he get in here and what is his real purpose?N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    It¡¯s close to my office but the main office is right on the ground floor; because to see everything betterpared to the other side my ess is limited. The road is wide, and I also have many CCTVs around because I want to keep the entrances and exits to my resort closed.


    I entered the white room where I saw the unconscious security guard. ¡°Mr. Diego!¡± I shouted and he stood up quickly and forced his eyes open. ¡°Y-Yes sir!¡± He was adjusting his clothes and looking at me.


    ¡°Sorry sir, I don¡¯t want to fall asleep during my duty. I know you¡¯re angry and it¡¯s too early to rest, I¡¯m sorry. The coffee I drank earlier had a strange effect,¡± he exined, seeming to give me a clue.


    ¡°What do you mean? Where did you get coffee?¡± I asked her while observing therge screens in front of me that I didn¡¯t see anything unusual.


    ¡°It¡¯s just there in the pantry, sir, there¡¯s no one else and before I brewed, I exchanged with the new security guard, Mr. Gelo Santiago.¡±


    It made me think because before bing a security guard here at the resort itself, everyone passed by me first. I am the one who will say yes or no if the person that I will hire is qualified or not.


    ¡°Who is Diego Santiago? When did he start and where is his destiny?¡± I asked Mr. one after another. Diego.


    ¡°Just now, sir, he always said he was at the entrance. Is there a problem?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Nothing. Did you eat your breakfast? If not, leave me here and bring me 1 bottle of water after you eat. ¡± I gave him the opportunity to eat first because I feel that I need to explore this CCTV area by myself to find out more. I know what really happened. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust my security, I also know that he¡¯s hungry.


    ¡°Really sir? Alright, I¡¯ll just eat, and I¡¯ll be right back with your water. Thank you very much,¡± He left smiling. When he finally left, I quickly faced the t screen of our CCTVs. From the top to the middle, I check those who enter and exit my resort.


    I was slow to y the video and was careful to look. Nothing unusual but I feel different about the new security guard. I have no recollection of receiving such a name. Instead of thinking that unknown man, in thest screen in my front on the right side. I noticed something, there was a man walking and he was wearing the uniform of my security guard.


    I focused on this video, because at first, he was talking to the security guard at the entrance, but the strange thing is that this video seems to be broken.


    Damn! What happened?


    I tried to start the video again, but nothing seemed to change the speed of the conversation and in the middle, a security guard actually came up.


    ¡°Hi sir, this is the one he¡¯s asking for. Is there a problem?¡± I stopped and looked at my right side. ¡°Oh, Mr. Diego you are here. Nothing, thank you for this water.¡± I smiled and stood up.


    I acted normal because I didn¡¯t want him to think there was a problem, I can manage this. ¡°Alright sir, thank you very much for watching and I¡¯m sorry.¡± I patted his back. ¡°No worries, sir, I also have a check and I know you need to eat too. Don¡¯t worry next time there will be two of you here so that your duty can be conversational.¡±


    It almost fell to its knees in overwhelming gratitude. But I didn¡¯t let that happen because I care too much about all my security guards. Almost all of them. I smiled, ¡°I need to go, Mr. Diego, thank you and I will check for a new security guard.¡± He nodded and Ipletely left holding a bottle of water.


    As I was walking I noticed something strange about the tissue stuck to my water. I stopped and it seemed that something strange was written.


    ! 4 #{3{ 5*\


    I didn¡¯t understand anything because there were only numbers and symbols on it, I just put this tissue in my pocket. I will find someone who can read it. I took a deep breath and continued walking to the 2nd floor.


    **********


    I am currently here on my sofa bed; I was fitful with the random code that I have seen in the tissue this morning. I was almost ovee with hunger until my phone on the table rang.


    I immediately got it and touched the answer button.


    ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Hi Ben, how are you? I am so sorry to scare you, but I just came there a while ago to check both of you. Both of you are young now.¡±


    I stood up to the man speaking, I don¡¯t know him, and I check the number and it is from a stranger.


    ¡°Who are you, man? If you are insane and calling the wrong number. I am so sorry; I am not in the mood to answer all your questions!¡± I try to calm down even if I feel that I will hit a high level of angry mood.


    ¡°Answer me, who are you?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to know me, Ben. Soon, I will be there. Take care,¡± he said and ended the line without allowing me to say a few words.


    WTH! WHO IS HE?


    I almost dropped my phone somewhere but chose to take a deep breath to calm myself down.


    I hadn¡¯tpletely calmed down when my phone rang again. Instead of taking it and answering easily, I decided to go straight to the bathroom to calm down. At the same time, a tissue with a letter from the bottle earlier fell to the floor.


    I took it and tried to think, but no matter how hard I looked I couldn¡¯t understand anything. I just put it on the table. I will call someone who knows about this, or I will ask Cin if maybe she knows something.


    Because I thought of Cin, I checked my phone if she texted me or called me. Until I see three missed callsing here.


    ¡°No! She called a while ago, damn BenChua!¡± It was one call after another, but I didn¡¯t answer because I thought the wrong caller was the one who called in my mind just now.


    Then I received two messagesing from her. I read it and she spoke.


    Hi Sir BenChua, are you busy right now? Can we meetter at your office? I need to say something.


    My heart almost skipped a beat, as if there were horses running inside and I was frozen for a moment.


    And herst message to me.


    See youter sir, I hope you can. I need to see you.


    I sat in the chair next to me, holding my heart and many questions seemed to y in my mind.


    What would you say, Cin? I hope it¡¯s good news, I hope it¡¯s about us.

 Chapter 44: Red Tulips

    BenChua¡¯s POV


    It was seven in the evening when I decided to meet her. I brought a bouquet of red tulips that I asked for my staff here since I have a garden.


    I just texted her a while ago that I will wait for her in my office. She will not be lost since my office is on the 2nd floor on the left side where the door has a big sign of Big Boss. I have a ck and white curtain with a big chandelier in the center of the living room, everything is prepared and I am hoping for good news.


    I looked at the mirror preparing myself. I adjusted my cor carefully because it was tilted and I had sprayed my Dior perfume.


    I walk around like I have worms in my stomach because I¡¯m restless. Until someone is knocking. I think it¡¯s him.


    I immediately opened it and I saw her. Her eyes are serious but I can sense something is wrong. ¡°Are you okay?¡± I asked. He didn¡¯t answer, he took a small step towards me and kissed me quickly. I felt the nervousness and it seemed like some horses wanted to break free because of the pounding of my chest.


    ¡°I-I am so sorry sir, I¡¯m just shocked. I can¡¯t understand what I¡¯m feeling anymore, I think I¡¯m going to explode.¡± I seem to want him to continue with what he has to say because my mind has a strange response that It is about us. Will you admit it to me?


    She just gave me a deep sigh and smiled slightly.


    ¡°I hate this sir, I hate the feeling that I need to be careful and pretend for everything. I really can¡¯t¡­¡± She suddenly stopped when she saw the bouquet of red tulips on my table. I stepped back and he went straight inside.


    ¡°R-Really, this is yours sir? Can I have a piece of a red tulip?¡± His eyes twinkled as he folded his hand as if asking for chocte.


    ¡°Y-yeah, that¡¯s mine. Why? Do you like it?¡± I asked while looking at her precious eyes and pinkish face.


    ¡°Yes sir, these red tulips are my favorite flowers before until now. It¡¯s beautiful to look at, very simple but when you touch and see it, its elegance is extreme. Why do you have that?


    ¡°I see. I didn¡¯t make a mistake in what I wanted to get. I understand now why most of the time I see you in our office scrolling about on Pinterest.


    She looked away from me as if he paid more attention to the flower, even smelled it as if it were a perfume he loved.


    ¡°I think I need to go out sir, it looks like you have a date then I¡¯ll just bother you.¡± She dropped the flower and seemed disappointed.


    ¡°What are you saying? I don¡¯t have a date with anyone. I bought that just for you.¡± I get on the table and give it to her.


    Cin almost didn¡¯t answer because he thought the flower wasn¡¯t for her. She just doesn¡¯t know that she is the only one I want, the one I love.


    There was a few minutes of silence between us. Almost no one wanted to talk so I chose to spoil it.


    ¡°Cin, if you don¡¯t mind I know what you want to say?¡±


    I saw her looking into my eyes and her tomato-like cheeks. He also couldn¡¯t stop biting his lip before speaking. ¡°Ahm, regarding that sir actually it is a serious matter.¡± He sat on the sofa next to him and the bouquet of tulips was at the bottom. I secretly smiled because of what he did.


    I also sided with him because I want to know about what happened to himst time.


    ¡°Honestly, everything is still a puzzle to me, sir. I mean, the letter and the way he came into my room this morning are very weird. Because if he has bad intentions towards me or you, why does he always do things like this? he, just covertly,¡± he began while recounting the incident earlier. Who doesn¡¯t think about the fancy resort that can be entered by which person?


    I held my chin and tried to understand every detail but I couldn¡¯t understand, or maybe I was distracted by her gorgeous face.


    Her nose is small and slightly crooked and her face is beautiful to look at especially when she smiles, her right dimple appears.


    ¡°Sir, are you listening?¡± I was waking up in my beautiful fantasy when he tapped me on the shoulder.


    ¡°Y-Yeah,¡± I apologized even though I didn¡¯t follow what else he was saying.


    ¡°Anyway sir, I know you are tired and thinking too much. Please, rest too, are we going home tomorrow?¡± He changed the conversation while staring at the tulips I gave him.


    ¡°No worries about me, sorry if you think I am not listening. Yeah, I am still thinking that insane man even in the CCTV footage I don¡¯t see anything. I think everything was nned. Yet, I will know it. I will hire a great detective. Regarding tomorrow, I will extend your vacation here. Just you, they will go home.¡±


    ¡°W-what?¡± It was almost deaf to thest thing I said.


    ¡°I mean sir, I don¡¯t understand. I can just go with them.¡±


    I held her hand, ¡°I am serious Cin, I am doing this for your sake and to protect you. I don¡¯t know who did it. Please, trust me.¡±


    I felt his resignation but she also nodded.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Thank you, sir, I know that you are taking care of me. But it¡¯s up to you to exin to your staff and employees, I¡¯m not ready for a big issue,¡± he said which almost made me sad because right now apart from the fact that they don¡¯t even know what¡¯s needed first hide it not because we are not sure, I know many will feel and be affected. Especially him who I know doesn¡¯t totally know what he feels for me.


    ¡°I¡¯m different, sir, wha -¡± I immediately interrupted what he was going to say. She always repeated calling me sir, I don¡¯t like it.


    ¡°W-why sir?¡±


    ¡°Stop calling me sir, just say BenChua, or Ben nor Chua. Just don¡¯t call me sir, I don¡¯t like it.¡± It made meugh.


    ¡°You know, I thought you wouldn¡¯t notice that. I know you don¡¯t want to be called sir, but that¡¯s you and you have to get used to it or we.¡±


    My shoulders almost dropped because of what he said, how difficult this is. Why can¡¯t I yell at you?


    ¡°It¡¯s okay Ben, it¡¯s okay now? But it¡¯s as unprofessional as your name alone. Anyway, sir, I mean Ben, why do you need to hire a detective? For what? What case do you want to be case closed?¡± He asked one question after another.


    ¡°I received a paperst time, there was a code that I couldn¡¯t crack. I need to understand that, I have a strong hunch that he is connected to what happened earlier.¡±


    ¡°Really? Can I see that? I have a close friend who is a detective.¡± Her request makes me feel bad.


    ¡°Close friend? A guy?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Y-Yeah, why Ben?¡±


    ¡°Nothing.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Ben. So, what¡¯s your n?¡± she asked while her two eyes were focusing on the tulips.


    I am d that she really likes it. Her eyes tell me something sparks and she really wishes to have it. Before he could think that I was watching him, I looked for the paper with the code written on it.


    ¡°Stay here, I¡¯ll just look for the paper with the code. If you want to look here, don¡¯t go away.¡±


    ¡°No Ben, I will wait.¡± She smiled and I decided to go to my room.


    It is in the left corner with a ck background and has an aesthetic design in the center of my bed. While in the middle, there is a table with myptop and my bag.


    I took it and looked for the paper. Where is it? I almost took everything out of it; because all I had in my bag is a receipt. Yes, I saved all the important receipts because I want to make sure that I am doing a bnce expense.


    Until I see a ck envelope, it is small that I think I put it there. I open it and I see again the code


    ! 4#{3{5*\


    I hurried out to show it to Cin. ¡°Ciny¡­ I see it.¡±


    When I go back to my living room, I see her reading a book. I think she has it from the mini library that I put here in my office. Yes, the book is my therapy every time I feel alone or stressed.


    ¡°You¡¯re here sir, I am so sorry. You have so many books over there. I¡¯m sorry, I couldn¡¯t say goodbye but I only took one.¡± he happily exined and showed me one of my mystery book collections which I was very happy about. I think she loves reading books, too.


    I approached him and handed him the paper with the code written on it.


    ¡°No worries, it¡¯s a good thing you got. The murder book. If you want it, it¡¯s yours first.¡± I offered.


    Cin smiled, ¡°Really? Alright, let me check this paper with the code written on it. I will call himter maybe he is avable.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± I asked.


    ¡°My close friend, Joshua is the detective I¡¯m telling you about.¡±


    ¡°I see, I hope I can meet him soon.¡± Even though I feel differently, I want to know who he is and who he is in Cin¡¯s life.


    Then I see her looking at the paper seriously.


    Does he know what that means?

 Chapter 45: Brownies or Him

    Cin¡¯s POV


    It was an amazing and unexpected moment. How did he know that the tulips are one of my favorite flowers? He is one point again. I seemed to be beside myself watching what he gave me. I smelled it again and wished that the smell would not go away. It just happened yesterday but I feel like it was just a while ago. I stood up and walked around, Ruby and others are already back to their home while I need to stay here. What else does he need to know?


    Until I remembered what happened yesterday, I rushed to my bed where my ck bag was.


    ¡°Is it here? Where is it?¡± I almost spilled the contents of my bag just to find it.


    Until I see a piece of paper. ¡°Finally I find you. I got it!¡± I waved the piece of paper in the air and stood up.


    What could this be about, besides, is it possible that it¡¯s was connected to the man who entered my roomst time? I was confused now until I realized that I needed to call Josh.


    I got my phone from my bag and dialed his number. After a minute, he answered. ¡°Hello? Cin?¡± he said from a distance.


    ¡°Hi Josh! Yes, this is Cin. Are you busy? I really need you right now.¡±


    I don¡¯t know if the right words came out of my mouth or if I was really direct in my aim and I just hope he doesn¡¯t give me malice.


    ¡°Oh, what happened? Yes I¡¯m free I¡¯m just reading some cases book here.¡± He exined while I was looking at the piece of paper.


    After saying it, I immediately found a seat and prepared myself.


    ¡°Are sure? I mean did I disturb you, Josh? I hope your connection is okay and tomorrow because I will tell my boss that we talked.¡±


    ¡°Huh? What do you mean?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Okay, let me exin first Josh. Actually, I¡¯m still here at the resort in Baguio where we vacationed but suddenly a mystery arises here. I need your help, I mean we need your help.¡±


    ¡°Because you are the only one I know who is familiar with codes and ciphers. It¡¯s so weird, because I think the person who make me weird and fear before is the person who creates some mysterious right now. I hope you can help me and understand me. Hello, Josh? Are you still there?¡± I stopped being emotional and checked my cellphone to see if the line is still connected or if he got disconnected.


    ¡°Yes, I am still here. Go ahead, tell me the code.¡± I could almost catch my breath when I heard his voice.


    ¡°Sure the code is ! 4#{35*/. Did you get it?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I got it! I wrote it in my paper, I will repeat it and let me know if what I heard is correct. ! 4#{35*/, is that correct?¡± My eyes were focused on the paper until I also answered. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right! Do you know what that means?¡±


    ¡°This is basic code. Detective code. You need to be careful, Cin. I think the person who wrote this is the father of your boss. Is he still alive?¡±


    My heart almost gave out, swallowed in no time. ¡°W-What?¡± I stuttered to him because my mind wasn¡¯t functioning properly.


    ¡°The code that you mentioned means I¡¯m here son. This is weird, Cin. I don¡¯t understand the purpose of that man. But you said you are in the resort right? Can I go there so I can further investigate?¡±


    ¡°Yes of course!¡± I stood up and was happy with what he asked. This problem should be resolved.


    ¡°I¡¯ll just text you the address, I¡¯ll just go to see sir first. Thank you, Josh.¡± Even though he was far away, I smiled because he never let me down. He knows everything. He is the greatest detective ever!


    ¡°Anything for you, Cin. I will wait, be careful. Be careful.¡± This reminded me that my heart rate seemed to speed up again and I felt a chill.


    ¡°Noted, Josh. Goodbye!¡± I ended the call because of the strange coldness I felt. I check the air conditioner but it is not open. Why am I cold and sweating?


    I just close my eyes for a while and breathe. I was suddenly scared and a lot of things were going through my mind right now. I was hoping it would end.


    I didn¡¯t leave my room, I just called Sir Ben. He needs to know this. I quickly looked for his contact number and called it.


    ¡°Sorry, the person you are calling is out of the coverage area.¡±


    I try to call him again but I hear the same reminder from automated agent. Why can¡¯t I call you now? Answer me!N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    I¡¯m already circling inside my room, I will try for the third time, fourth time until someone knocks on my door.


    I bit my lower lip and slowly approached the door. I didn¡¯t open it, instead I checked it first. Since I am still in resort, the door has a super small circle that you can see if who is the person outside.


    I hurried to open it. ¡°It¡¯s you sir, I am so sorry.¡± I hugged him. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer? I¡¯m scared¡­¡± While I was hugging him, he closed the door and hugged me too.


    ¡°Calm down, I am here. My phone is drained. I know you will call so I better went here to say that you can¡¯t call me. What happened?¡± he asked and touched my face. I didn¡¯t realize that my eyes were wet. ¡°Hey, why are you crying?¡± he asked again.


    ¡°No sir, I was confused. I was totally scared of especially that you didn¡¯t answer my call. I called you many times but you never answered.¡± I act liked a child and reporting to her daddy.


    ¡°Ohh, I am so sorry for that. My phone is totally drained a while ago. I almost just put it in the outlet when I went to see you today. What happened.?¡±


    ¡°Did your father know this ce? Is he still alive? I am so sorry to ask this, I know this is not the right time.¡± Even though I know he no longer has a father, I still ask him. I hope he will not be mad.


    ¡°W-what?¡±


    I repeated the question to him but this time I was looking into his eyes so he knew that I was serious.


    ¡°He is now in heaven, just two years ago,¡± he exined while his eyes were on the floor.


    I couldn¡¯t speak. It¡¯s like I¡¯ve been taped and my mouth won¡¯t move. This is so unbelievable. We have been the same since my dad died two years ago.


    ¡°I am so sorry, but I don¡¯t think that is my father. He is almost dead. Who is that detective? I want to know him, Cin.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, I didn¡¯t know he was gone. That¡¯s what Josh came up with, I¡¯m here son.¡±


    The color of his face almost changed. ¡°Really? Okay, I¡¯ll send him over so we can find out the truth and who is that man who entered your roomst time. Where is he?¡± he said seriously while looking at his phone.


    ¡°They are at home, actually want toe here to investigate further. I know he can solve it. I will send you his full address so you can pick him up. I will message him to be aware of him.¡± I smile to change the vibe around me even though I feel like something is different.


    I also noticed that he was carrying a paper bag, what was it for? I just focused myself on something else because maybe I was just assuming.


    ¡°Here, get this. Eat it after we take our breakfast. I know you will like it.¡± He reached for the white paper bag that I noticed earlier. I raised my eyebrows but simple words came out of my mouth. ¡°Thank you, sir. I mean, Ben.¡±


    I peeked inside the white paper bag and smiled. How did he know that I love cookies?


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± I guess he noticed my weird reaction.


    ¡°Nothing, how did you know that I loved eating cookies, Ben?¡± He just looked into my eyes preciously and smiled.


    What is that for? His smile is so precious.


    ¡°Actually, I just remember my dad. When I am looking around at my store on the 5th floor. I saw that cookie and I bought it. My dad brings me that whenever I feel sad,¡± he exined which makes me feel conscious.


    ¡°Do you also like cookies or just your daddy loved doing it?¡± I asked and put the white paper bag I was holding on the table next to me.


    ¡°Not really but it makes me feel happy after eating it. What about you? I just now really know that you want that?¡±


    I swallowed in no time. Why did I say that earlier? I prepared myself first because he might be surprised by what I say. ¡°My dad and I loved this. We ate cookies every weekend-like one of our bonding time. So I was surprised when Ben mentioned it a while ago. Like, we have the same exnation. Even this is not totally my favorite, but we have the same point.¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s wonderful! Well, I think we really loved our dad.¡± Heughed a little as I sat up on the bed and rubbed my eyes.


    ¡°W-Wait sir,¡±


    I rubbed for a few seconds as if sand had entered my right eye.


    I heard his footsteps. ¡°What happened? Let me see and blow that.¡± It stood beside me and helped me.


    He blew my eyes and I felt a strange tension between us. He looked at me after I was recovered. I felt a strange body heat and I felt like I was melting in his eyes and his lips were naturally kissable lips.


    ¡°I think I am okay, sorry I went to bed suddenly.¡± I immediately diverted the strange scene between the two of us. I don¡¯t want this to turn into something I¡¯ll regretter.


    It also stood up and distanced itself from me. ¡°Y-yeah, pardon me. I just want to see your face closely. Anyway, just text me about the message. I¡¯ll just deliver your food. Don¡¯t worry it¡¯s not poisonous or anything. I don¡¯t know when we can go home. I need to settle this first.¡± He went straight out of the room and I just nodded. I also followed to lock my door.


    I turned around and held my heart. The speed of its pulse, the speed of events.


    Do I still care for him? I close my eyes in the meantime and take a deep breath.


    ¡°Okay Cin, breathe. Exhale, Inhale, exhale inhale.¡± Until I feel calm and remove the distractions from my mind. I just went to the white paper bag and opened the cookies. I took one and slowly tasted it.


    I closed my eyes slightly while savoring its taste. This is tasteful but I want him.


    I immediately covered my mouth and I don¡¯t know why I suddenly thought of that. I finished the piece of cookie in my hand.


    I just put aside the cookies in front of me. ¡°I think it has a strange mixture.¡±


    I just got my phone on the table and texted him about Josh¡¯s address. Instead of paying attention to my feelings, I chose to fix what was right.


    I also texted Josh that someone will bring him here. I just hope that when they meet, they wille to an agreement. Until I heard a bell from my door.


    I went straight to the door and peeked through the small hole to see who was outside. There was ady outside with a cart and food on top. I immediately opened it, ¡°Good morning, ma¡¯am. This is your next breakfast. Can Ie in?¡±


    I nodded in agreement to his question.


    ¡°Enjoy your food ma¡¯am. I also bring hot coffee and water.¡± She smiles and leave me.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± I chased after him and closed the door.


    I went straight to the table and a paper caught my attention. Paper that looks weird. I took it and read it.


    Hi Cin,


    Enjoy your food. Sorry for the weird thing that happened earlier, I don¡¯t mean anything about that. Yet, you¡¯re still gorgeous. I hope soon, we can have our time to show our feelings again.


    143


    ¨C Ben Chua


    I bit my lower lip. I almost went nk at what he said. I also thought about the number. I know this, but is that the meaning, right? Is that what he wanted to say?


    143 means I love you?

 Chapter 46: The Visitor Detective

    Cin¡¯s POV


    A hot sun wakes me up. The silence of my room gives me peace and trying to make mezy and feel asleep but I need to wake up early sinceter Josh will be here.


    My big bed wants me toy down and beziness for whole day and trying to tease me, but I was totally up when someone knocked on my door.


    I quickly stood up but noticed that I was just wearing a sexy red nightdress. So I didn¡¯t open the door instead I checked it, and I noticed a man wearing a ck hood. I stepped back. I don¡¯t know him but he is an old man with a ck facemask.


    It looked right and left andnded three roses and a basket of hersheys. For a few seconds I looked at what he was going to do. But I was taken back when he suddenly stood up and looked ahead. I don¡¯t know if he can see what¡¯s inside, but what¡¯s inside can see what¡¯s outside.


    ¡°Did he see me?¡± I don¡¯t know what I feel now. I could hardly move and my hair was strangely tall.


    I was hugging myself too but I tried to calm myself down. Peeked through the small hole in the middle of the door again and looked for the man who was standing earlier, but neither shadow was there.


    ¡°Where is he now?¡±


    I quickly went straight to bed and looked for my phone. I try to find his number so fast. He needs to know this.


    I dial his number but suddenly he is not around. He is so busy for this morning. I sat down and tried to dial his number again. The third time, still nothing. He still cannot reach really.


    ¡°Answer me Ben,¡± I said irritatedly to the wind.


    Until Josh is calling. I immediately answered it. ¡°H-Hello Josh?¡±


    ¡°Where is your room? I am here,¡± he answered.


    ¡°Huh?¡± What he said didn¡¯t work right away as if I had to stop and think.


    ¡°Hey? Are you still there? I¡¯m waiting. Your boss sent me to pick you up but I want to go in your room first, where is your room?¡± he asked me again.


    ¡°Y-Yeah, I¡¯m still here. My room is on the 2nd floor. 001 is my number. Where are you now?¡± I asked when I came back to my senses.


    ¡°I¡¯m close. Are you okay?¡± it asked. I didn¡¯t answer him, I quickly approached the door as if my body had made its own decision.


    I opened it and saw him close by with his earphones on and his cellphone in his hand.


    I hugged him for nothing. I felt a sense of peace, my heart rate slowed and he stopped. ¡°Hey Cin? Are you okay?¡± he asked me while I was still hugging him. I think I did that for a few seconds and then I felt the wind blowing differently. I let go. ¡°I-I am so sorry, just shocked. I am scared, Josh.¡± My shoulders almost dropped and I looked down. I don¡¯t understand how I feel now.


    ¡°What happened?¡± He removed the earphone from his ear and I looked at him. A serious face appeared to me.


    I looked around, to the right and to the left. It¡¯s like I¡¯m hiding something. I held his left hand and pulled him into my room.


    I immediately locked the door. ¡°I will text sirter that you are here. Sorry for being weird Josh, but someone went here. The flowers and basket at my door disappeared. Did you see that?¡±


    ¡°Huh? I- I don¡¯t understand you, Cin. What happened earlier? Yeah, your actions are very weird now.¡± I sighed and looked directly at him. Take a deep breath before exining.


    ¡°There was a man wearing a hood earlier, he is outside of my door. I see it. He brought a basket with choctes and 3 roses. He was standing outside earlier.¡± I pointed to my door and tried to exin to him everything that happened earlier.


    ¡°Really? Who is it? This is a private resort for I am not mistaken. Besides, there are many guards outside. I don¡¯t think anyone else cane here. But, if there is any it will be seen in the CCTV besides I didn¡¯t see anything outside your door. Anyway, calm down okay? Let¡¯s sit down first. Call your boss, your boss might be looking for me with his bodyguards.¡± This order and he sat on the adjacent sofa on the left side of my door.


    I followed his order. ¡°Alright Josh, I¡¯ll get you something to drink too. Just a moment.¡± I first entered the other room. I took my cell phone from the table and saw BenChua¡¯s many missed calls.


    I quickly pressed his name and dialed his number.


    I wait for a second until it is now ringing. ¡°Hello? Is Josh in your room? My bodyguard saw him.¡± BenChua asked me an open question.


    ¡°Y-Yeah. I¡¯m sorry I just said it now. Can you go here? I need you. I mean, we need to talk something important.¡± I exined that he might think of what else I said that I need you.


    ¡°I¡¯m almost here, open your door.¡± I quickly left the room and opened the door.


    A handsome creature appeared. His face is serious as if he is about to fight someone but his aura is very chill.


    He hung up my call and ended the conversation. I just put my cell phone in my pocket and let him inside.


    ¡°Hi Josh, finally you are here,¡± he said and quickly shook Josh¡¯s hand. Josh stood up. ¡°Hi bro! I am d to be here. Sorry for going straight to Cin¡¯s room. I feel different.¡±


    I was in the middle of the conversation between the two of them. I feel something different.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Ben Chua asked.


    ¡°Someone guy came here, Mr. BenChua. Are your bodyguards really awake?¡± I swallowed Josh¡¯s strange question. The way he looks now, it¡¯s like he¡¯s going to spew fire out of his annoyance and anger.


    ¡°W-What? All of my bodyguards are awake 12 hours. But I make sure to provided their needs with high sry. I hired them because Cin needs security.¡±


    My eyes moved to Josh. ¡°Is that serious? I know because this is a big resort but how did this strange person get in here?¡± Josh asked and it seemed that he was still annoyed with BenChua.


    ¡°Can you stop fighting in front of me? The noise you promise! We don¡¯t need your doubts and hot heads. If you have trust issues both, I¡¯m worse. The guy who went here earlier is the guy who entered my room while I was in the bathroom. Just focus on that, not your questions.¡± I silenced them and stopped them from pretending. They are acting immature, constantly ming and questioning.


    I walked over and sat on the solo sofa. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Minutes passed in silence when Josh spoke.


    ¡°I am so sorry, Cin. I¡¯m just wondering. I didn¡¯t even know this was happening to you. I¡¯m just worried. Aunt also told me to keep an eye on you.¡± My heart beat faster when he mentioned Mommy. I almost forgot her, I lost my mind to send a message or call her because I didn¡¯t want her to worry. I stood up, ¡°How is Mommy?¡± I asked Josh.


    ¡°She is good, I visited you yesterday and she mentioned that you were extended here at your boss¡¯s resort.¡± At the same time looked at BenChua. I raised an eyebrow because there seemed to be a hot tension between the two of them.


    ¡°She needs to stay here with me to fix things. You only got here because of your ability.¡± BenChua answered quickly.


    ¡°I know bro, I am here to solve your problem. Oh sorry, what I am trying to say is the mystery here in your resort.¡±


    ¡°Josh enough.¡± I will stop him. ¡°We won¡¯t end anything with your stares and looks. Please, unite first. This is a serious matter. I want to know that weird stranger guy. This is too much,¡± I exined.


    Josh smiled at me. ¡°I can fix it Cin, this boss of yours is the only one whose blood is warm to me.¡±


    ¡°Josh please, that¡¯s right.¡± I looked closely at Josh and he remained silent. ¡°Sir, can we check the CCTV? I want to know what that man¡¯s purpose is.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± this is a serious question.


    I sat them down first and started telling stories, I saw the seriousness of the two. But inside of me, I¡¯m having a hard time exining why there are two handsome creatures in front of me?


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t see the fullness of the man because he was wearing a facemask and a ck hood. But I feel like he was the one who entered my roomst time,¡± I added while Josh was now writing.


    ¡°What are you doing, bro? My boss BenChua asked while looking at him with a weird reaction.


    ¡°Just taking down notes. I need to write important events. That¡¯s important for me to know what he really means.¡±


    BenChua just nodded and I spoke immediately.


    ¡°Honestly, I don¡¯t know why he was here and how he knew I was here. What he does is really strange. He doesn¡¯t hurt me, it¡¯s like he wants to say something but he passes it by being a mystery.¡±N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ¡°I think that man is really close to both of you. This is weird cases, but based on the clues you gave me before, Cin, you are really close.¡±


    The three of us stopped when we heard three knocks.


    I swallowed and the three of us looked at each other. The two were having a serious conversation and BenChua suddenly stood up. My heart beat faster when he opened the door. It picked up someone outside.


    ¡°What did you see?¡± Josh asked.


    He is now holding a short brown envelope and he brought it closer to us. But, when he was already with us he opened it.


    There was a paper inside that read Wee Detective Josh! It is written on red paper.


    I swallowed hard and my heart sank even more while Josh grinned.


    ¡°Wow! You¡¯re weird stranger knows me huh? I think he is aware that I am here already. Can I see?¡± Sir BenChua gave him the paper and envelope.


    ¡°He didn¡¯t write anything unusual. But something is wrong here, he used red ink that makes me think something more.¡± Josh added while holding the paper. While I just kept quiet on one side. I can¡¯t understand what¡¯s happening.


    Sir BenChua approached me. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked while his brown eyes were looking at me seriously.


    I looked at him. ¡°S-Slight sir.¡± He held my right hand. ¡°Stop worrying, Cin. We will also find out who is doing this and the mysterious things he is doing to us will be over.¡±


    Josh coughed a little and said, ¡°Excuse me!¡±


    I removed my hand from Sir BenChua to see what else he would think.


    ¡°I am so sorry to interrupt you both lovers, but I think we need to think something to trap the mastermind. I know he is here and he is watching over us. I don¡¯t know what he wants to get from you but he is so yful.¡± Josh walked around in front of us while saying that. Sir BenChu just sat next to me.


    ¡°But now, we need to be careful. Sir Ben Chua, I need your help here. We need bodyguards outside to watch over Cin. I also need to see your CCTV to know what the man who enters and exits your resort looks like.¡± He suggested while we both listened to his exnation.


    ¡°Yes Josh! I already assign more bodyguards in this area,ter they will also be there outside the door. I even added just to be sure. I hope you can double check and trace it. Last time, I checked our CCTV and there was no suspicious man in and out of the resort. And that¡¯s so weird!¡± Sir Ben Chua exined.


    While they aremunicating and trying to think something n. I decided to go to kitchen and get some water but before I got up, I said goodbye to them. ¡°Just wait boys, I¡¯ll just get something to drink.¡±


    I went straight to the kitchen to get two broken sses and I lost my mind even more when I saw a big box on the table.


    I dropped the two sses with a picture of the three of us on them.


    ¡°Cin, what happened?¡± Josh asked as Sir Benchua quickly approached me.


    ¡°What happened? Don¡¯t walk here Cin you will drown.¡±


    I stopped and saw that I broke the two sses I was holding just now.


    I taught them the reason for breaking the two sses.


    Josh walked slowly and approached the box with a photo of the three of us on it.


    ¡°He is here. He monitors us.¡± Josh said.


    He watched closely and peered through every window.


    ¡°He just left, he ran after putting this box and photo.¡± He pulled open the window. I don¡¯t know how the man fit in the window because it was so small.


    ¡°Cin, are you okay? Rest first. Don¡¯t worry I will also find out who is doing this.¡± Josh confirmed.


    ¡°Thank you, Josh. I just don¡¯t really understand his purpose. Besides, his movements are so good that it¡¯s like he knows everything.¡±


    ¡°He is not smart, he is skillful. He knows the ins and outs of my resort. Josh, are you okay that we will check the CCTVter?¡± Sir BenChua asked Josh looking at me.


    ¡°Yeah. But wherever we are, we must take Cin with us or someone will watch over her. I don¡¯t feelfortable with him here either. That man is going back and forth here.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯lle with you,¡± I said. Even though I feel differently now, I also want to know who is doing this.


    ¡°It¡¯s better to have me with you in the ns and you will do it. I can¡¯t be bothered, can I?¡± I asked them both.


    ¡°Nope. It¡¯s better to have you by my side, Cin,¡± Sir BenChua said with conviction.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay with me, Cin so we can see and know you¡¯re safe.¡± Josh answered.


    ¡°I think we need to stay in my guest room. Don¡¯t worry I have three rooms there just for the three of us. I will also clean your room, Cin.¡± BenChua growled as he pushed me away from the pot because I almost stepped on it.


    ¡°We need to be ready.¡± Josh said seriously while looking at the picture of the three of us that he was currently holding.


    We need to be ready. We need to take care of ourselves. We need to be united.

 Chapter 47: Mystery Gifts

    Cin¡¯s POV


    It was almost past six when the three of us left my room. Sir BenChua has also called his assistants to clean my room. Before we left, I got my suitcase and a small bag because all my valuables were in there.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take that.¡± Sir BenChua asked and took my suitcase.


    Josh just looked at me thinking he was going to say something but then just smiled.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Josh invited and after the three of us went out, I saw the four bodyguards that Sir BenChua was talking about. His body is big and he is wearing shades.


    ¡°Good afternoon, sir!¡± They greeted at the same time when they saw Sir BenChuae out first.


    ¡°Good afternoon! Leo and Kevin, please stay here. Watch until the two maids finish cleaning the inside, okay?¡±


    ¡°Yes sir!¡± Two men agreed. ¡°Miguel and Manuel,e with us. Watch as we walk to the guest room.¡± He reminded the two strong men in front of us.


    I was surprised because the things I brought were given by Sir BenChua to the two bodyguards who would be with us.


    ¡°Allow them to bring your things.¡±


    A few minutester, two women wearing ck maid uniforms arrived. ¡°Good afternoon, sir! We¡¯re going to clean up inside,¡± they both said.


    ¡°Go ahead, angels! Make sure to clean the mess, okay? Close all the windows too. If something goes wrong, let me know. Leo and Kevin will be apanied by both of you.¡±


    ¡°Noted sir, thank you,¡± they said together and then bowed.


    ¡°We¡¯ll go first. Oh, Leo and Kevin will take care of you. Please be aware and be observant.¡± The two nodded and the two women were next to them who seemed to be waiting for us to leave before they cleaned up.


    We did walk and in the middle where there was an elevator nearby, the five of us entered.


    A bodyguard did press the elevator and he chose the 7th floor.


    ***


    We have arrived where we are going. Arge space with ssic things two women greeted us and they are wearing white fancy dress uniforms, they bowed and greeted us. ¡°Good morning!¡± They say hello. We also know the bodyguards who are like bodyguards. This is far from Sir BenChua¡¯s office because the equipment is fancy and only ck and white in every part, even the expensive equipment is ssic and organized.


    ¡°Feel at home to my resort Josh,¡± he said while my eyes were busy exploring every ce we passed.


    ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± he answered politely which made meugh a little because his answers were not suitable for him. I saw Sir BenChua smile casually. I just saw the beauty of his resort with the 10th-floor building.


    ¡°Is it all yours, sir? Since when?¡± I couldn¡¯t hold back and spoke.


    ¡°Well, I think since birth?¡± This quick answer caused me to stop. ¡°W-What?¡± I shouted. The maids, staff and even the bodyguard looked at each other. I covered my mouth and apologized to them.


    Heughed and his two dimples appeared on his right and left cheeks. ¡°I am serious, Cin. I am the only male child in our family and mommy¡¯s brothers and sisters all have female children. So my grandfather said, it will go to me so that I can grow up. I can¡¯t let him down, I didn¡¯t let them down.¡± We are currently walking until we get on the elevator.


    Pressed by a bodyguard at number 9th floor. I looked at his face and I thought he was Manuel, as I remember. But I looked at the two because of their conversation. ¡°I am happy Josh that I finally met you here. I hope you can help us to know who is that damn man! I just don¡¯t understand how he can enter my own resort with his smooth actions. Like damn, who is he!¡± Sir BenChua exined at length.


    While Josh was on my right, who spoke. ¡°Me too sir, this is weird but I know you have a connection or someone sabotaged you. I mean, someone trying to y with you. Not only was I happy, but Cin also felt sorry.¡± He looked at me for a moment as if he wanted to say something.


    ¡°Yeah, dude. Stop calling me sir. Well, me too. I just want to know and know who he really is. I killed him!¡±


    ¡°Calm down, dude. We¡¯ll get to know him too,¡± Josh said as if the closeness of the two of them was shocking and suddenly the elevator opened.


    The two bodyguards came out first and then they gave way. It bowed and they looked at us.


    ¡°We are here.¡± They said together.


    My eyes widened when I saw that I couldn¡¯t step on my feet, as if the sandals I was wearing had glue on them.


    ¡°Nice!¡± Sir BenChua was supporting me and I didn¡¯t turn around but tried to step forward and look around us.


    The decorations are colorful and the furniture seems to be inherited from an ancestor but you can see it as a pet because of its shine.


    ¡°This is my xiuxi di difang,¡± he said as if giving me a puzzle. He uses hisnguage.


    ¡°Huh?¡± I asked as we continued walking.


    ¡°I mean ¡®Rest¡¯ in English, I¡¯m the only one who cane here because it¡¯s my exclusive ce. But because we have to be careful and n, this is where I thought we¡¯d go to discuss what¡¯s needed. I have my all sources from CCTV in my secret room. You¡¯ll see thatter. ¡°I didn¡¯t think he was hiding something like this, he¡¯s really rich. I looked at Josh¡¯s ce, he was quiet as we walked inside.


    What can it think? Why is he so quiet? I can hardly take my eyes off of him, because he is not like this when we are together. I kept thinking that he was outnumbered or maybe he just wasn¡¯t good at it. But¡­


    He suddenly looked at me so I quickly took my eyes off him. ¡°I am fine Cin, I am just familiarizing myself and observing the ce,¡± he exined. I swallowed hard and forced a grin because even though I didn¡¯t ask, he knew right away. He is a detective.


    Suddenly a tall man was wearing a formal ck polo shirt. I think this is also a guard here but with a high position, he quickly approached Sir BenChua as if whispering something.


    ¡°W-what?!¡± My heart beat faster when he screamed because of the big box the man gave him.


    ¡°How? I mean, how did you get something like this into my resort?! Who epted this, Mr. Lanny?¡± In his hour now, he is like a lion about to eat, because of his serious face.


    ¡°Sorry sir.¡± The man next to him bowed and showed respect and apologized. ¡°We only saw it outside, we didn¡¯t open it because it was for you. It has your name on it, this is also the paper you need to read,¡± he added, making Sir BenChua fall silent.


    ¡°Okay, Mr Lanny. I am so sorry for yelling at you without your exnation. Just bring this to my office, and we¡¯ll go there.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± He ordered us so we followed and behind us was a guard Mr. Lanny was carrying the big red box.


    We just go straight until we reach the big office on the right.


    ¡°Good morning, sir! and good morning, visitors!¡± Two women immediately greeted us wearing a formal uniform- cks and white long sleeves with a red necktie.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    ¡°Shi and Jean, please bring us food and drinks here, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Then add coffee as well.¡± It followed and the two nodded.


    ¡°Anything else, sir?¡± asked a tall woman with fair skin.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Sir BenChua answered sparingly and sat down in his big chair in the middle.


    It was like we were facing the king now because of our position and the size of the one he was sitting on was more dominant.


    As I observed the environment, I noticed that Joshua was quiet.


    ¡°Hey? Are you okay?¡± I touched her and looked her in the eyes but her response was just a forced smile.


    Until Sir BenChua ced tworge white paper bags on the table. Joshua and I looked at it.


    ¡°I am sorry to interrupt your conversation but we need to see this.¡± The wind blew differently when he spoke as if our conversation with Joshua meant something.


    Instead of paying attention, I just gave my attention to what he was doing. He first opened the medium-sized paper bag containing the box.


    He took it out and we didn¡¯t expect its contents. ¡°What?!¡± The three of us were surprised by what we saw because it was just a ck envelope.


    ¡°I think the person who sent it is crazy. But maybe the box is still full?¡± Joshua came over and helped Sir BenChua but the first box he opened was empty.


    I just sighed and breathed a sigh of relief knowing that it was just an envelope. But Joshua stopped me from reading its content.


    HI EVERYONE!


    I KNOW ALL OF YOU ARE TRYING TO FIND ME, BUT THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT TIME. TO MY BOY AND GIRL, SEE YOU SOON.


    -3AM3


    He finished reading the letter but it was silent.


    ¡°What happened bro?¡± Sir Ben Chua asked.


    ¡°This letter ising from your father.¡±


    I sat down and felt as if I had been bathed in cold water because my whole body trembled. What does he mean?


    ¡°Huh? Are you serious? My daddy has been gone for a long time. Let me see the paper.¡± He grabbed the paper from Joshua. My eyes were almost alternating between staring at the two of them. Looking forward to the next event.


    ¡°His name is not here. This is just a weird and wrong letter! Troye here, throw these gifts outside.¡± He ordered his staff and they nodded and epted the two paper bags of medium andrge size.


    ¡°We don¡¯t need to waste our time. We need to know if the man who entered my hotel is real and how he got in.¡± I feel the sensibility and annoyance of sir. Joshua sat next to me.


    ¡°I know how to find him but there are some pieces that connect to both of you that he wants you to figure it out. So I am here to help and I need some evidence and the gifts that you threw away is one of the keys. You shouldn¡¯t have thrown that away!¡± Joshua¡¯s irritated sentence.


    ¡°WHAT? But they are nothing. You saw it, didn¡¯t you? Besides, we¡¯re not sure what the benefits of those gifts are. They¡¯re just garbage!¡± Sir BenChua answered seriously while looking into Joshua¡¯s eyes. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s normal or if there is a conflict between the two of them.


    ¡°Then get it with your angels and bodyguards! That¡¯s evidence, sir. We¡¯re close to the truth.¡± Joshua¡¯sst line seemed to be pierced by a sharp needle. I feel everything he says is true.


    ¡°How can I believe in you? And by the way, I don¡¯t get your point that everything is connected to Cin and me. How can it be?¡± he asked Joshua busy staring at his paper.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Sir BenChua approached him and looked at what he was doing. I also got closer and saw his notes with a code I couldn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°I can answer your question when I get the gifts again. This is a serious matter, sir. I am not here just to rx. I am here as a detective to investigate and find the mastermind.¡±


    I interjected and asked him. ¡°Don¡¯t you have any conclusions to reduce the things that are bothering us now, Joshua?¡±


    ¡°It is possible that you are brothers. You may have the same Father,¡± he said without hesitation.


    I stopped and was stunned.


    Are we siblings? Is it true that we have one Father?

 Chapter 48: The Hidden Book

    Cin¡¯s POV


    It was quiet and no one wanted to talk between the two of them. I feel that what Joshua said also made him think. It¡¯s messy and as time goes on, many pieces of connection must be made. But, I didn¡¯t understand what Joshua was saying yesterday.


    You are connected to the past.


    Anyone can think and choose to find the truth about the past.


    Sir BenChua just chose to let us rest today, he also tried to get all the gifts he had thrown away from his staff.


    I am currently leaning on myrge and wide bed. It is bright and airy throughout. I was in the other room, in unit D. Meanwhile, Joshua was in unit F. I slightly closed my eyes and looked up, letting out a deep sigh. Is what he says true? Is there a connection between Sir BenChua and me? Is Daddy still alive? If yes, who is the corpse in his grave?


    Whatever came to my mind. The feathers almost rose on my strange questions to¡¯


    yourself. I also thought that I had been here at the resort for almost a week and until now, we still have a lot to take care of.


    Will it end? What is happening in my life? Besides, what did Sir BenChua and I have in the past?


    Iy down my whole body and felt my soft bed. I looked at the white ceiling and slightly looked at the window. It was windy outside and the sun was shining. I would like to go out because I¡¯m not familiar and maybe something else will happen to me and it will be even worse.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    I took my small white bag from the right table and took my cell phone. ¡°It¡¯s only 10%, wait, I¡¯ll charge it first so I can update Mommyter.¡±


    I have already pped my iPhone 11 on the outlet and then I chose to lie down on the bed again. It is soft and looks like a queen size bed because of its size.


    I just looked around and felt a sense of peace when I saw the different floral design of the room I have now.


    The flowers on its side are natural and real, different kinds that seem like when you love them, your thoughts or problems will disappear somehow. I smiled slightly, watching them closely. ¡°I hope I¡¯m just a flower, thinking nothing but staying on the side and just being beautiful.¡± I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m saying now, where ites from.


    I stood up and walked around the room, it would be a shame if I couldn¡¯t explore my resting ce because of our worries.


    ¡°You are really rich! At your young age, maybe it¡¯s in your name. I can¡¯t help but admire their wealth, I admit that apart from being blessed on the outside, their wealth is millions or maybe more.


    I walked around and ended up in the mini living room. It¡¯s not big, it¡¯s not small, but it¡¯s just right for two to three people.


    Its designs are simple with a vintage-like style, the expensive vases and tables are perfect, and even here, the things to be ced have been thought of.


    His taste is also really different. He is not only fond of expensive things but all kinds of equipment that he has here are original.


    I stopped observing, took a deep breath, and talked to myself.


    ¡°How long can we be here? What did we have before? I mean, is it true that our parents had a rtionship back then? It¡¯s a mystery to me but I don¡¯t have enough evidence. Daddy, give me a sign oh, I know you¡¯re up there. But, is your child alive outside?¡±


    This time, I was thinking about something. Until someone rang the doorbell.


    I stood up in no time and looked to see who it was.


    ¡°Sir, that¡¯s you. What do we have?¡± I asked when I saw him outside the door.


    ¡°Come in,¡± I said and he also entered and immediately sat down on the nearby sofa.


    ¡°Can we talk? I know we are both curious right now. I don¡¯t even know what¡¯s going on and I¡¯m even more confused because of what your friend says. Is he a detective?¡±


    I thought about what he said, but I trust Joshua there is no reason for him to y with the two of us.


    ¡°Yes, he is a true detective. He is good and I know what he says is true and for a reason. But sir, even I was shocked by thest words he said. But if it¡¯s true, I don¡¯t know what to do next.¡± I exined and looked at the floor. I felt suddenly heavy with those thoughts, not because of the what-ifs but because I wasn¡¯t ready yet. I also don¡¯t understand what Joshua is saying that Daddy is still alive.


    ¡°I understand, Cin. I am sorry for asking you this matter. By the way, Joshua asked me to go home by Friday. He needs to finish something. I thought we were going home. Nothing is happening, we are just stuck here. I think it¡¯s gone, we are safe. But I will double-check first, this time rest well.¡± He smiled and held my hand. At this point, I started to smile too. After a while, he let go of my hand.


    ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± He stepped out. ¡°No worries, I want you safe. Dinner will be ready at 8 in the evening. I¡¯ll just call you. I need to go now, Cin.¡±


    I nodded and he left my room.


    His presence is my safest ce. I hope we don¡¯t have a rtionship, I hope Joshua is wrong.


    It¡¯s already 8 in the evening, and we are all here in the dining area. The table is wide and oblong in shape. The color of the tablecloth is ck and white. There are also different types of food in front of us.


    So many!


    ¡°Good evening! We can eat now. But let¡¯s pray first. Let¡¯s bow down our heads and close our eyes.¡± I bowed and obeyed his order. He is also God-fearing.


    ¡°Thank you O God for this food and thank you because we are safe. Always guide us and protect us. We are also full because of the many foods in front of us. Thank you, Lord. Everyone say, AMEN!¡±


    ¡°Amen!¡± Joshua and I answered at the same time. There are only three of us here in the dining area because he has already fed his bodyguards and angels. I can¡¯t imagine he has that kind of mindset. While the two of them were eating, I was still looking around. I am so wondering what he shows before we eat.


    ¡°Go, eat your food now.¡± Sir BenChua looked at me as if he wanted me to eat, because he knew I was hungry for the food in front of us.


    Instead of eating, I put down my spoon and fork. ¡°Is there any problem, Cin? Didn¡¯t you like the food served?¡± Sir BenChua asked so Joshua looked at me who was currently tasting the fried chicken in front of us.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like that, I liked all of this. But are we the only ones to eat them?¡± I¡¯m asking because I think the other dish might go to waste, especially since there are only three of us at the dining table.


    ¡°All of these foods are for us. Don¡¯t worry about what I cook, their food is the same. They¡¯re doing their job very well every day and they deserve the best.¡±


    I was silent when he said, I didn¡¯t think that a boss like this who is so rich has a good heart.


    ¡°Wow sir! So, are they lucky for you? It¡¯s delicious, isn¡¯t it? Maybe it will make me eat more.¡± Joshua took a lot of chicken and even though his mouth was full, he was full of words.


    ¡°I am blessed to have them. They are rare and faithful. Anyway, let¡¯s eat.¡± I did eat and while sir was taking his food, a guard suddenly approached him.


    It leaned over and whispered. ¡°A book? Bring it to my office, Rey because we will finish our food first,¡± said sir simply, and the man named Rey nodded. He was wearing a white polo shirt and pants and he was tall.


    ¡°After taking our dinner, I need you both to go to my office. Someone bring a book.¡± Joshua and I stopped eating.


    ¡°What kind of book, sir?¡± I asked suddenly while looking at him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any idea, we will seeter. Besides that, we will also return to Man on Saturday,¡± he added.


    ¡°Noted sir,¡± I continued my food again and Joshua nodded to him.


    As I savored the afritada, I couldn¡¯t forget the book he mentioned. What can it be? Is that connected to our personality or our past?


    ***


    @Office of BenChua


    I am currently here in his office, I think I was first, wait, where are they?


    ¡°Finally you are here, where is your friend?¡± I heard a familiar voice and when I turned around I felt better.


    ¡°I thought he was already here, maybe next. Let¡¯s just wait for him,¡± I said and sat in the left seat on the side. I swallowed when he came closer and faced me, then looked into my eyes.


    ¡°W-why s-sir?¡± What is he going to do?


    He just fixed my hair and smiled.


    ¡°Nothing Cin.¡± It was a modest answer and suddenly approached my left ear.


    ¡°I miss you.¡±


    I clung to my pants and tried to calm myself down.


    Suddenly the door opened and I felt him leave.


    ¡°I am here, sorry I just did something.¡± Joshua sat next to me and looked at me.


    ¡°Have you been here before? Have you seen the book?¡± this question after another.


    ¡°I just arrived, Joshua. Not because we waited for you.¡±


    He nodded and we both looked at the table as sir put down the book he was talking about earlier.


    ¡°This is the book that Rey received. I don¡¯t understand why someone brought this here. I feel it¡¯s just a wrong delivery but there is no other information inside.¡± Sir Ben Chua exined.


    It was just a gray book, it was not thick but thin. He opened it and at the first page, I stood up out of curiosity.


    ¡°The first page is about greetings. It says here, Good day to the three of you! I watch all of your steps, the days areing and both of you will be with me. I am excited to see you. I don¡¯t want to scare you but it is happening. You will know and understand once I reveal it. Take care and remember that I am here and please, take control of your heart and do not cause any harm in the future. See you, both. From Unknown,¡±


    Sir frowned and he moved to the next page. It was empty, so on the third shift I backed out. Joshua came closer and looked at it.


    The content of the third page is a picture of me and Mommy, I felt pain and nervousness in my heart. What does this mean?


    ¡°What is this for? This is you Cin and aunt. How can he have a picture of the two of you?¡± I sat in my chair as if lost in myself.


    ¡°C-Cin, are you okay?¡± Joshua asked innocently.


    ¡°Stop asking, Joshua. He doesn¡¯t know anything because he doesn¡¯t know who gave it.¡± Sir came to me and held my hand. While Sir calmed me down, Joshua held the book and turned to the next page. On the fourth page, we didn¡¯t expect that because it was taken by sir¡¯s family. There were three of them, but his daddy¡¯s face was removed from the picture.


    ¡°Sir BenChua, is this you and your Mommy?¡± I haven¡¯t even seen it in full but I know it¡¯s him because of the hairstyle and the whiteness of both of them.


    ¡°W-what! Yes, that picture is my family. This is not a good joke! This is too much. Who did this and how did he get our family picture and remove Daddy. He will be in hell!¡± Sir made a fist with his left hand and by his appearance now he is ready to fight.


    But I thought about the book that Joshua is looking at now, what is it for? What¡¯s the meat?


    ¡°It¡¯s exhausting! Let¡¯s rest for tonight. You¡¯ll take care of that, Joshua in the book you¡¯ve been looking at for a while.¡± Sir Ben Chua exined.


    We¡¯ve been talking to each other and the book that Joshua is holding is still a puzzle to me.


    He left first and sir sent me to his bodyguard because he wanted me to get to my room safely.


    I hope it¡¯s over, I hope we can find out and recognize the person behind this nonsense.

 Chapter 49: The Sunset

    Cin¡¯s POV


    It¡¯s beautiful to watch the sunset. I will never get tired of watching you. ¡°You are always beautiful. Dad I miss you.¡± I whispered to the wind as I watched the Sun King hide. I sipped my hot coffee and faced him.


    ¡°You¡¯re beautiful, aren¡¯t you? I mean, the sunset is always perfect,¡± said Sir BenChua who was right behind me. I didn¡¯t notice he was here. I¡¯m currently on the Balcony, and we decided to rest today because of what happenedst night.


    ¡°Yeah, this is so perfect sir. This is also Daddy and I¡¯s favorite view.¡± I smiled while telling him that. That also disappeared when I could remember all our pranks. I missed him so much!


    ¡°Anyone, you know what it is weird but maybe it was a coincidence. My Dad really loves the sunset.¡± He sat next to me while looking at the setting sun.


    ¡°He said before, this sunset symbolizes peace and goodbyes. It¡¯s quite scary to think but meaningful.¡± As he slowly told the story, I felt my heart beat faster. I don¡¯t know what it means but in his stories, I feel like he is going to Daddy.


    ¡°Sunset conquers his worst day from work so he always looks forward to it when we are on the rooftop. After we wait for the sun to set, we will drink wine and talk for a serious matter.¡± He faced me which made me stop looking at him.


    I looked at the sky and took my mug.


    I blew it and didn¡¯t let him know.


    ¡°I knew it. It¡¯s okay. You like coffee, what kind of coffee is that?¡±


    I wanted to ask a question but it seems unnecessary and I must answer his new question to divert our conversation.


    ¡°I prefer chocte coffee or most of the random vors. Why?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Nothing. I noticed Daddy before, he loves chocte even in his coffee too. Anyway, this is so random. Are you okay? I am so sorry if we are still here. I want to make things right. You know that our lives aren¡¯t safe right now.¡±


    I took a sip of my drink before speaking.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay sir, maybe Mommy doesn¡¯t miss me either. It¡¯s nice to know that your Daddy and my Daddy have the same chocte vor, weird but maybe if they¡¯re still alive they¡¯ll get along.¡± Iughed a little but then became serious. ¡°I¡¯m here alone because of Mommy,¡± I added.


    ¡°What happened to your mom? Is she okay?¡± He asked with worried eyes. I looked at the sky and answered his question. ¡°I am still waiting for her text or even a call, but she can¡¯t even say hello to me. I am worried about where she is, I am so worried right now, I tried to call her but her line cannot be reached .¡±


    ¡°Try again, maybe his signal is weak.¡± He encouraged me. I put the chocte coffee I was drinking on the round brown table on our left. I nodded and started dialing Mommy¡¯s number, hoping that was just a signal problem.


    It rang on the other line, so a strange joy and hope came to my lips, but it soon disappeared and now my heart beat faster. I swallowed in no time and stood up. ¡°Wait sir, I will try to call Mommy again.¡± ¡°Sure! Go ahead, I will wait.¡± I saw sir¡¯s sincerity but I thought more about Mommy now. I hope he¡¯s okay, I hope nothing bad happens to him today.


    I tried to redial his number but the second time, I failed and my shoulder slumped. ¡°The dial that you have been trying to reach is busy, please try againter.¡±


    I sat next to sir and I don¡¯t seem to understand what I¡¯m feeling now.


    ¡°Cin, calm down your Mom is safe. Maybe her phone is low or maybe she¡¯s just busy.¡± He tried to think of possible reasons but I couldn¡¯t stop myself and my tears began to flow.


    Sir came close to me and held my hand. I felt the electricity but my sadness and worry for Mommy was heavier.


    ¡°Hey, she is okay. I will talk to my staff to check your Mom in your ce. Don¡¯t cry. It doesn¡¯t suit you.¡± It suddenly teased and smiled annoyingly.


    ¡°Sir, it¡¯s not like that.¡± I looked at the camera of my cellphone and it didn¡¯t suit me like a child who was robbed of candy because of my inexplicable appearance.


    ¡°I am just joking, Cin. I don¡¯t want you to be sad or cry. You know your value to me, right? You are more than my life, Cin.¡± His words are different now, my heart beat faster as if there was a ball bouncing inside me. His eyes are serious and his lips, no this wrong thinking.


    ¡°T-thank you, sir. ¡± I stammered but I quickly removed his palm from my hand and took the coffee chocte. I also stood up and said ¡°I¡¯m okay now, sir. Thank you forforting me.¡± He also stood up and came to me, I stepped back and felt the strange warmth of the air around me.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Suddenly the mug I was holding disappeared from my hand, and he took it. ¡°S-sir¡­¡±


    He came even closer and he met me when he suddenly bent down and quickly touched my lips. His soft lips linked my inner lip and he gently made a move. I close my eyes until he gives more aggressive French kisses. I bit his lip because of what he did but he ignored it and after a moment of truth he smiled. ¡°I miss you, Cin.¡± He whispered in my right ear which made me freeze in my ce.


    I couldn¡¯t say anything even if I wanted to hit him or p him. It¡¯s like I was left out of the scene earlier.


    ¡°I am sorry, Cin. I didn¡¯t mean to, I am sorry.¡± I took a step back and now I have woken up to the truth.


    ¡°Sir, excuse me,¡± I said sparingly because my feelings were mixed now. I ran as fast as you would think it was in a running activity until I reached my room.


    Iy on the bed beside myself and slightly touched my lips. Damn! My lips!

 Chapter 50: The Letter of my Dad

    Cin¡¯s POV


    I just chose to forget what happened the other day. It¡¯s a good thing he doesn¡¯t say anything about it because it¡¯s embarrassing. Why did he kiss me? Why is his moves so fast? We are currently in the main room. Today is Monday and nothing makes me feel strange anymore, I hope it doesn¡¯t.


    ¡°Are you ready? We¡¯ll eat first andter you can go back to your room to pack. The other one didn¡¯t do anything either, I thought it would be over and we¡¯d know who was threatening Cin.¡± Sir BenChua listens to Joshua looking at him.


    I hope they don¡¯t fight in front of me.


    ¡°It¡¯s not easy to recognize the mystery maker, especially if we¡¯re just here inside your big pce,¡± Joshua answered as if he wanted to say something else. Indeed, we don¡¯t know, especially since there isn¡¯t enough evidence and the man who makes me feel like a mushroom.


    It¡¯s true, it¡¯s not easy to know someone who doesn¡¯t want to introduce themselves to us.


    ¡°Okay fine, Joshua. Let¡¯s end here, it¡¯s better to go home to Man. I have so much work to do, right Cin?¡± He looked at me as if I should immediately agree.


    ¡°Y-yes!¡± I answered quickly because I didn¡¯t want to have more


    intense tension between the two of them.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s better that you go back to your room Joshua.¡± I pulled his hand out.


    ¡°Let¡¯s leave first sir, we¡¯ll juste back after fixing the things.¡± I forced a smile and left the main room.


    ¡°You know your boss, guess who it is! I¡¯m the one who helped because I know my instincts are right and based on what I gathered.¡± We stopped halfway. Fortunately, there were no bodyguards who followed and our room was closed.


    ¡°What is your answer to everything, Joshua?¡± I asked and looked at him seriously.


    ¡°I know someone is intervening between you, Cin. I also understand that you have fallen in love with him. But your Daddy is alive. Based on the initials and the tricks he does. That is the strong reason for those you ask. Your pasts are also rted.¡± It¡¯s a long exnation that I don¡¯t understand more and more.


    ¡°How can you say that our pasts are rted? You¡¯re not a fortune teller, Joshua,¡± I said jokingly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll also admit that I can fall in love with sir, he is also a broken family. It¡¯s funny that we can often rte to things. But yes, he¡¯s also annoying sometimes. But it¡¯s unclear that we¡¯re brothers if that¡¯s what you go.¡±


    Joshua sighed and held my hand.


    ¡°You know Cin, I admit that you like him. But as a friend. Always be careful with your decisions and actions. Get to know him well, before you let him into your life. That¡¯s why I chose to be here, I want to protect you. I am here because I am worried.¡±


    I smiled at what he said. I don¡¯t always get along with him, but he¡¯s a true friend. But is it just friends?


    ¡°Thank you, Joshua. Alright, we¡¯d better pack up and talk about important thingster. I¡¯ll remember everything you said.¡±


    I also let go of his tight grip and we were embarrassed for a few seconds. I bit my lower lip. It¡¯s awkward!


    Silence seemed to prevail over both of us. I swallowed and started to break the silence.


    ¡°Alright Joshua, I¡¯ll go into the room first. See youter.¡± I waved at him, he smiled and I didn¡¯t wait for him to speak. I just tapped my card to get inside.


    When I entered the courtyard, I took a deep breath. I immediately went straight to the bed to fix what I had to do. But something seemed strange, I felt a cold wind. The window and the air conditioner are closed. My heart beat faster as I looked at my white bed. I saw a red envelope.


    I swallowed hard and clutched both my hands. ¡°What is it? Hello, is there anyone here? Hell-hello?¡±


    I¡¯m like a crazy person talking to the wind. I waited a few more seconds and looked around.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    I spoke again. ¡°Is anyone here?¡± I plucked up the courage and took the envelope. Nothing shows but an envelope is left behind.


    I opened it and there was a letter inside. I read it and my heart beat fast like there was no tomorrow.


    Hi Cin,


    I know you¡¯ve been thinking, especially you. I miss you. Miss you miss, let me show up soon and meet you. I don¡¯t want to scare you, sorry if it got to this point. It¡¯s not easy for me either. Please talk, don¡¯t fall for BenChua. You can¡¯t. I will not agree either. Just listen to Joshua. Always be careful, be careful when you go home.


    I love you.


    P. M.


    I let go of the letter I was holding and it was as if I felt electricity and suddenly shivered.


    ¡°Who are you? Who! Why are you writing like this?¡± Even though I have no one to talk to, I keep talking.


    ¡°Stop me, stop using Daddy¡¯s initials. This is not yours! You have no right to use it. My Daddy died 2 years ago. That¡¯s right!¡± I said out loud. I was shocked when the door suddenly opened.


    ¡°Are you okay Cin? I¡¯m sorry I came in. I was about to knock but I heard your scream. Are you talking to someone?¡± Joshua asked in shock. I quickly came to him and hugged him tightly.


    ¡°Joshua, thank you foring here! I don¡¯t know who sent the letter. I¡¯m so scared. This time, what he sent is creepy. I don¡¯t know what to do.¡± I said crying.


    ¡°Calm down, I¡¯m here now.¡± He patted my back to calm me down because my whole body and personality were still shaking because of the creepy letter I read.


    Later I was fine. ¡°Thank you, Joshua. Sorry, I was just shocked.¡± He just smiled at me and ruffled my hair. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m d I heard you. Where¡¯s the letter? Can I read it?¡± it asked.


    ¡°Sure! I let it go because I was nervous and scared.¡± I quickly looked for it until I heard Joshua reading something like what I read earlier.


    ¡°Is that it, Cin?¡± he asked and showed me the letter.


    ¡°That¡¯s it! Where did you see it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s here at my feet, sorry. The content of the letter is not good. Besides, his initials are like your Daddy¡¯s signature, right?¡± this question caused me to be confused and raise my eyebrows.


    ¡°How did you know, Joshua? I didn¡¯t tell you but how did you tell Daddy that?¡± Many questions want to pop into my mind right now.


    ¡°Yes, you didn¡¯t mention it to me but before I did research about your Daddy. Based on my research, every letter that has written has his initials as his signature.


    He also gave a clue because his letter stated the name Paulo. My chest heaved even more and I looked at the paper because there was no Paulo written there.


    ¡°Huh? Where? I didn¡¯t see anything earlier.¡± I tried to look but there was nothing.


    Joshua showed me the one with big letters. I covered my mouth because I didn¡¯t notice it. I thought it was on purpose, but the capslock letters mean something.


    ¡°This is not a joke, right? But it could be because Daddy has been gone for a long time.¡± Because of the letter I received, I feel like I¡¯m losing my mind. This is not good. It¡¯s impossible that Daddy is still alive. But if he is alive, why is he doing things like this? Besides, why didn¡¯t he show up with Mommy? Where is he? what is he doing?


    I sat on the bed. I gasped and closed my eyes because I was so confused. ¡°Hey calm down! You might be upset, it¡¯s better not to understand that. But we need to say this to your boss so he knows you received a letter.¡±


    I just nodded to him. I can¡¯t do anything either. Even if I mumble here and think about whether it¡¯s true or not. I can¡¯t get an answer. This is so frustrating. I do not know.


    ¡°Sorry Joshua, it¡¯s still making you think and feel about it. Let me be okay, and yes we¡¯ll tell Sir BenChua about it too.¡± I forced a smile and he held my hand to reassure me that everything would be okay.


    A few momentster, someone suddenly entered my room. I let go of Joshua¡¯s grip.


    ¡°S-sir?¡±


    ¡°What do I need to know and why are you two together? What happened here, Cin?¡± a serious voice made me feel nervous.


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