When Lucia woke up, she was alone on the huge bed. There was the sound of water coming from the bathroom.She sat up against the bed frame, her mind turning blank for a good few seconds. Then she began to register her surroundings.
As she looked at the unfamiliar bedroom, it dawned on her that she was not in her room.Then she raised the blanket to look at herself.Her clothes were gone! How?Her memories came rushing back. She went pale as she remembered what happened the previous night. She bit a handsome mans hand. Then she said..... "...!"What has she done?!While she was still immersed in thought, the sound of water in the bathroom ceased.Lucia quickly hopped off the bed and hurriedly put on her clothes, before tiptoeing out of the room quietly.Lucia had just closed the door behind her when the door to the bathroom was pushed open.Leon walked out clad in a bathrobe, looking devilishly handsome . His toned chest and broad shoulders were visibly seen under the loosely tied robe. His hair wet with a towel in hand rubbing it lightly, giving him a casual look. He swept a glance across the room and was stunned for a moment when he realized that the messy bed that had a woman on it was now empty. He moved to the living room to check but found no one. He hooked up his lips and smiled faintly. So she left. He then walked back to the bed, picked up his phone from the side table and called one of his buddies. The called was picked up after a few rings. A lazy voice from the other end of the line said “ Bro, what got you taking the initiative to call me for a change ?"Leon ignored his teasing and went straight to the point. “The woman in my room last night , she's gone."The other end went silent for a few minutes. The man on the other end of the line shot up from his bed upon hearing the news. “W-What did you say? Master Leon, did I hear you correctly?" wait, have you and the woman ..… done it?” Leon simply ignored his question."stop asking questions and help me find out who she is. What family she comes from and what happened to her last night.” Ivan took a deep breath, trying to digest what he just heard. He then turn his head out the window, looking to see if the sun rose from the West. “Heck! you've always acted indifferent towards women for years, what happened this time. I remember the last woman to enter your hotel room has practically gone missing , Bro!"Leon went quiet for a few moments before saying, “She’s different from the rest. My body doesn’t feel repulsed by her. In fact, I liked it when she got near me .” The woman last night did not make him feel revolted at all.Moreover, he even liked her faint fragrant scent.He couldn’t help but want to get closer to her.He didn't touch her last night. But he was drawn to her which is something that has never happened . He didn't feel uncomfortable around her at all. Though there's a story behind the reason why he was indifferent towards women , he didn't think it as enough reason to avoid them .He’d never experienced anything like this. He's never felt close to a woman since that year.“And…” Leon looked down at the messy bed and hesitated before saying, “I slept for six hours last night. I didn’t wake up in the middle, nor did I have that nightmare .”Ivan was extremely surprised. “What’s going on here?”Leon rubbed his temple and his voice went a little hoarse. “I wouldn’t be calling you if I knew. I’m wondering, if it has got something to do with her?”Ivan teased, “The woman who took your virginity?”Leon went quiet.Ivan stopped his teasing and got serious. “If you want to know whether it’s got something to do with her, then that’s simple. Just get into contact with her again and let's see .”Leon was still silent. Ivan said, “ Bro, I’m not kidding with you. If it’s really something about her, she might just be your savior.” Savior? His world had been dark and gloomy for 20 years, he thought he’d long been used to it. If he hadn’t felt warmth or seen light, he’d have continued getting used to this life.But after experiencing what he did last night and having known that there is a woman on this earth that finally hasn't made him feel uncomfortable , he was unwilling to return to that darkness.If she really was his savior, then he had to have her, what ever be the case. --------------------------------PA Ignacio picked up the phone and heard a low, clear voice. “Find out who the woman in my room last night was. Right now." " Yes president .”Lucia on the other hand dragged her fatigued self out of the hotel.She didn't fully understand what happened last night. But she was certain that she spent the night with a man. But as to who and where the man is from, she has the least idea. And this thought gave her a headache.As she thought about this, a taxi stopped by her and she got in, giving her destination to the driver.She’d just sat in a cab when Renata's phone call came in.“Sister,” Renata gently said on the other end, “let’s have a talk.”Lucia gripped her phone tightly and took a deep breath. She said coldly, “ There’s nothing for us to talk about. ”Renata knew she was going to say this. “ Is that so? ” she smiled and said through the phone. “ What if it concerns Pablo ? Wouldn’t you want to talk about it?” Pablo ?Lucia's expression changed immediately and she clenched her jaw. “ Renata, what are you talking about?” Renata did not answer her. She simply said, “Sister, I’ll be waiting for you at Silver Dor Hotel's restaurant. See you there." then she hanged up. She knew that Lucia would definitely come if it concerns that useless sick brother of hers. She's going to use Pablo to threaten her to cancel her engagement with Johnny. With this thought in mind, she smiled sinisterly as she prepared to go meet her.When Lucia reached the restaurant, Renata was already sitting in the private room awaiting her arrival.She had on exquisite makeup and donned a body con black dress. Her hair was slightly curled and a pleasant perfume fragrance surrounded her.Seeing Lucia, she smiled and said, “Come, Sister. Have a seat. ”Lucia stood by the table and glared at her coldly. She didn't sit but looked down at her, asking ; " just tell me why you called me here. "Renata did not appear bothered at all. She gracefully took a check out of her purse and placed it on the table.“Sister, here’s 10 million dollars. I believe it’s enough for you to live comfortably for some time. If not, it could save you from the stress that your brothers medical bills is putting you through "" As things stand now, I don't think Johnny would still be footing those bills and heart surgery these days is expensive. " She looked up, and on her face was a clear look of arrogance and superiority. “I know that Pablo's illness requires a
After listening to his apology, Lucia felt extremely cold and disappointed. She just wanted to laugh now. She couldn't believe that all these years of being in a relationship could just end with " I'm carrying your child!" She would have gotten pregnant first then. In the beginning, he had said that he would stay with her for a lifetime and would never let her down.He had also said that he would only love her in his life. But now, what was all this? He just confessed his " love" for Renata.It was like she's been awoken from the illusion she had been in all these years.Renata looked up from Johnny's embrace and smirked slightly, revealing a smile of victory.Her lips moved, and although no sound came out from her mouth, Lucia understood what she was saying.She was saying: Sister, I won again. Lucia looked at the two embracing each other, the disappointment and sadness fading and being replaced by scornful laugh. After a moment of silence, she nodded. “Okay, Johnny.” She looked at the fa
Her mother died of cancer as well when she was in middle school. Pablo was just a toddler at that time, so he has no impression about their mum.He was discovered to have gotten cancer when he was in his final year in grade school. He loves athletics very much that he joined the schools athletics club.One afternoon she was called to come to the hospital by Pablo's school teacher. That was when she was told that Pablo fainted during their physical education activity. And that they've discovered that he has cancer.The first time that they found out, they thought that everything is over and that Pablo would end up dying just like their mother. But he has been able to fight it for two years now. And thank God that he is still young, and he exercises often the doctors said if he gets an operation and goes through chemotherapy, everything would be fine. And she was going to make sure he gets surgery this time. At this moment auntie Pam entered the ward. Holding a thermos flask. Lucia, you
As Lucia was about to leave the hospital, auntie Pam decided to walk her out." auntie Pam, there's no need to. I can go on my own."" who says am walking you all the way to the hospital gates. Besides, that's a form of excise. " auntie Pam said as she held arms with Lucia and walked out.As soon as they stepped out, they met a group of doctors and nurses just infront of Pablo's ward about to enter the as well." what..." Lucia recognized the person in front. It was doctor Gabby whom she had spoken to not long ago. She looked at the group of people in shock and frowned slightly. “You…” " Doctor Gabby, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"“ Ms Lucia, we are here to transfer Pablo to a single ward.” He was very polite and even respectful. Though he has always been, this attitude is way beyond polite. It's like being reverend.Something surely wasn't right. And she didn't make such arrangements." transfer? Why? ”It seems that Mr Carlvastan already knew about her break up with Johnny
Pablo had no idea that Lucia and Johnny had broken up. So he thought Jonny was doing this for his sister. He was really glad that at least there was one other person who could make Lucia happy aside from him." I would have to thank him later. He hasn't been here yet today."Since Lucia didn't want to add up to the young boy's problems, she didn't tell him about she and Jonny." I'll tell him for you when I meet him."As they talked about random stuff, Pablo fell asleep. Lucia looked at him sleeping soundly and sighed.She had to look for the director personally. With that she told auntie Pam." aunt Pam, I'll leave first."" okay. you take care of yourself out there. ""okay" With that she walked out of the ward.okay" With that she walked out of the ward.Lucia went back to doctor Gabby's office and knocked on the door. A nurse opened the door and asked her to enter.Doctor Gabby look up from his folder and smiled when he saw Lucia again.This young lady really was admirable. Though a
Lucia walked out of campus and hailed a cab." to the Panda B club please. "As the car moved, she looked out the window at the scenery. It was sunny at the moment. The car drove for about an hour and a half." we're here ma'am." the driver said." oh... thank you." she paid the fare and got down. As she looked at the magnificent building before her, for a moment she felt like going back to campus. As she thought that, Pablo's face surfaced in her mind as well. She mastered courage and entered the building. As she neared the reception area she could see the clubs lounge right behind it. And there where a group of people gathered there,talking probably about business.As she got nearer to the receptionist, she could feel a lot of eyes on her. And she was right. They do not know who among them noticed her first, but as they were chatting, one of them raised his head to look in the direction that Lucia was coming from and then he became quiet all of a sudden. The rest of the men sitting w
After the meal, Lucia both men and left the club. She had one more person to look for in order for Pablo to have a successful surgery. And that person was very crucial to this surgery. She took in a deep breath and exhaled all the stress stuffed up in her. Then she hailed a taxi into bustling city centre.Back in the restaurant, Guston was on edge." second brother, do you think that your plan would work?"you know how indifferent first brother is towards women."Ivan looked ahead in deep thought. He also knew that Leon was a bit blank when it came to relationships. It was going to be hard for him to keep Lucia by his side. But he knew Leon very well.Knowing that Lucia was the only woman he could get close to without been repulsed, then he'd do anything to get her by his side." He's going to make her his wife soon." he said to Guston." second brother... " He knew Leon very well. He also believed that he'll be able to make Lucia his woman. But interacting with Lucia for a few minutes
Leon who was looking through some files in his offt was stumped when he heard that an unknown person came to look for him at this hour. “Miss Lucia, who?” “ Lucia Carlvastan" PA Wilson replied.“Her?” he asked surprised.“Yes. President, would you like to see her? I heard she’s been waiting for two hours.” There was a few seconds of silence.“Bring her up.” “Yes, President ” " And get rid of the receptionists. I don't want such people in my company. Then he hung up.PA Wilson looked at his phone and shook his head. This people didn't know better and offended who they shouldn't have. Then he made a call to the security department. " come and get rid of the front desk personnel." After that he put his phone away and walked towards Lucia.He politely called her, “Miss Lucia. ”Lucia looked up when she heard her name and saw a young man in suit walking towards her. She stood up as she thought it was Leon. “Mr Leon …”" No, you're mistaking. Wilson said, “I’m President Leon's assistant.” “Y