I left home with more thoughts. I don't really need a bodyguard, but what else can I do? I want to complain and don't let my guards go with me, so I can't do anything because they don't want to follow me in what I want. They said that's what Dad instructed them to do and that they will follow what I want as long as I don't send them away. I can't help but hide and sigh. I'm going to the restaurant where Stella and I will meet. I used my car, and behind me was the car of my two bodyguards. What they even wanted was for them to drive for me, but I didn't agree. Daddy only ordered them to watch over me and not to drive, so they didn't do anything about it. "Stay far away. I don't want anyone to see that I have bodyguards," I instructed the two. "Alright, ma'am. We'll take care of it," Romel answered me. "I'm going to the restaurant, and you can order what you want. You eat first, and I'll take care of the bill," I instructed them. They agreed to my order. When I got there, as soon a
"No! We already talked about not meeting and talking again. He agreed with that, but something happened last night," I told Stella. I told her about Cristiano helping me, and Stella was very happy because she felt that Cristiano liked me. I don't buy into what she says because I don't want to be attached to that man. He's so kind to me, and I admit that he's the only one who can make me happy with little things. I don't want it to continue because I know it will only hurt me. We just talked when Stella talked there until a group came to the other table, so we looked at it for a moment, but I immediately looked away because I focused more on Stella's stories. "Caroline and I need to see each other again. There are many rumors that she misses," said Stella. I nodded because Caroline had already missed a few events that we weren't at because she was busy with her work. "Let's set that date," I replied. When Stella and I finished our main dishes, we ordered desserts. While we were w
"Why don't you just ask her personally? She's at the other table," Regina added. In less than a few seconds, our table was so crowded that my heart was pounding. I'm not afraid to be asked about that; I'm just really surprised because I didn't expect it. "Architect Scott, is it true that you are the mistress of Mr. Reyes?" "What exactly did you do at the hotel where Mr. Reyes was?" "Is it true that it exploited you?" I don't know their other questions because they are one after the other. Someone pointed their camera and phones at me. Romel and Benz are trying to keep them away from me and make sure they don't stick to me. "Lily, you don't have to answer them," Stella told me. I nodded at Stella. Even though there was a part of me that wanted to speak there, I didn't. I want to explain everything to them, but I don't think that is the right place to answer their questions. We disturb the restaurant and the people who are eating there. I took a deep breath and straightened up w
I couldn't sleep that night, so I just used my phone. My friends sent me many messages, but I chose to ignore them at that time. I'm not in the mood to talk right now because I know they're asking me about what's going on. Daddy was also right because there were pages and websites that posted about the scene earlier in the restaurant. I also read that it was reported that I'm the mistress of Mr. Reyes. I looked at the comments there, and I saw a few who were very angry with me because they said I was destroying the family. There are also comments there defending me. I read a lot of hateful comments, and our company was getting involved. I don't know if it had a big impact, even if only a day has passed since what happened. I also don't know why most people immediately believe the news they read even though they don't have enough evidence. While I was scrolling on my phone, Liam's name appeared on the screen because of his message. From Liam: Stop browsing social media. It will no
The next day, when I woke up, I was surprised when Daddy and Mommy were at home, even though it was a little late. Usually they are not at home before seven a.m. "Good morning, sweetie!" Daddy greeted me. He was on the veranda of the house as he watched Mommy quietly watering her plants in the garden. "Morning, Dad!" I say hello back. I looked at Mommy and saw her looking at us, and she waved, so I just waved back at her while smiling. "Are you ready?" Daddy asked me. I frowned, then stood there properly before speaking. "Ready for what?" I ask. I have work today, but I will go to my office later because I will visit a site not far from our city. "The press conference will be held later. I didn't tell you right away last night," said Daddy. My eyes widened in shock. I knew Daddy had called for a press conference, but I didn't know it was right now. "As in today?" I asked, still in disbelief. "Yeah, and I think you're always ready, hijah. I can't spend the day anymore, so I
I quietly got into Cristiano's car. He was even going to come out earlier to open for me, but I had already preceded them. "I'll take care of her," Cristiano said before we finally left there. I don't know if I'll be happy to see him where I am. I took a deep breath and put on my seatbelt. "You should always check your car first before using it," said Cristiano. I looked at him while he was looking straight at the road. I took a sip before speaking. "I checked it earlier, and it was fine before I used it," I answered. "Well, that's good, but we can't really avoid getting damaged by a car," he said, making me nod. I didn't say anything and just kept quiet, but he spoke again. "How are you? I heard from my brothers that the media messed with you outside the other day," he said to me. "Yeah, I didn't expect that either. Good thing I have bodyguards," I replied to him. "What they did to you was terrible. Besides, you have bashers," he said, then laughed softly. I didn't know if
"You guys should stop saying that. Cristiano and I are not," I clarified to them.I only had a quick make-up done there, and I wore simple clothes. Mommy is not in the room where I am, and I know that until now she and Cristiano were still together outside. I want to know what they're talking about, so I'm anxious to get out there, even though I'm not sure I'll know what it is.A few moments later, Janeth came to call me because the press conference was about to start. When I heard that, I started to get nervous because it was my first time. As far as I know, it doesn't last long, so that's all I'm holding on to. As long as I clear my name, that's fine with me.I went out of the room and found Mommy there, who was no longer with Cristiano, so I slightly opened my eyes to look for him, only to find that Mommy immediately asked me."Are you ready?" Mommy asked me.She looked at me and saw what I was wearing. I took a deep breath so Mommy wouldn't notice that I was nervous before answeri
I was still nervous even though the interview was about to end, especially when it was about my love life with Cristiano. There is a part of me that wants us to ask about that because even I am curious about his love life. "Are you single now, Mr. Cristiano?" asked an interviewer there. I kept looking at them in front of me and preparing myself for the audible answer from Cristiano. I also smiled when I remembered what Liam and Lucas told me—that they had been with his girlfriend for a long time. I'm sure they know the girl, and they just don't want to introduce her to me because they still think I still like Cristiano to this day. "Yes," Cristiano answered sparingly. The smile on my lips gradually disappeared when I heard that from him; that's why I looked at him in surprise because he mentioned to me earlier that he has a girlfriend. When he saw my reaction, he also looked at me with a frown. My eyes widened slightly, and I immediately looked away from him. "But you had a girlf