I couldn't help but glimpse at Alex's direction. I saw him nodded his head and gave me a half-smile. But, my brows arched when I saw who was coming towards him.    Liezel? Are they dating? I asked in my mind. I suddenly felt suffocated at the thought. I took a glass of red wine and drank it in one gulp.   So, he's really a liar. He told me that he only used Liezel to hurt me, but what are they doing now? Having a dinner date together? Liar, Alex! You're a great liar! I told myself while fiercely slicing the steak on my plate.   "Liar?" Laurence asked. &nbs

  My heart was about to stop out of tension. I was not able to respond right away. How could I tell him that I was here for the necklace?   I cleared my throat. "Hmm... I-I'm going to pick up my things. Yeah, that's right. Are my clothes still in your closet?" I asked as I looked anxiously at him, hoping that he believed my reason.   "Oh, I see. Yeah, I did not move your things. By the way, why are you there in the bathroom?" Alex replied. His lips twitched again as if he wanted to smile.   "Call of nature!" I said at once.  

  With the presence of Alex, I wanted to dig a hole and disappear right at that moment.   "T-thank you," I mumbled, not looking at him.   Suddenly, Mrs. Salcedo was called by the wedding coordinator. "Mrs. Salcedo, the wedding is about to start."   "Alright. I'll be there in a minute." She retorted. Then, she turned to me. "Hannah, I'll leave you with Mr. Ricafort in the meantime." Mrs. Salcedo said before she turned and left.   I didn't speak. I couldn't look at Alex as well. I was so ashamed that he found out

  Alex turned at me with a wry smile on his lips. I could sense that he was delighted that I chose him over Laurence. I rolled my eyes at him as I took a deep sigh. Then, I walked away without a word. However, he quickly followed me and grabbed my arm.   "And where do you think you're going?" Alex asked, his smile broadened into a grin.   "I'm going ho--" I was not able to finish what I was saying as Alex pressed his lips against mine. My heart skipped a beat while my eyes widened in surprise. I tried to push him, but he clamped his arms around my waist.   His kiss was demanding. It turned deeper and more passionate the longer it took. My mind was

  When I arrived at the restaurant, Laurence was already there, waiting for me. He smiled and stood up from his seat when he saw that I was coming.   "What do you want to talk about, Laurence?" I asked coldly as soon as I sat down on the chair.   He didn't answer my question. He just picked up the menu on the table. "Let's eat first. What do you want for dinner?"   "I'm full," I responded, crossing my arms as I looked at him.   I noticed that Laurence knitted his brows for a second, but he instantly shifted his