I don't know how I managed to walk into Agustine's condo. I am astounded the moment he opened the door. Flower petals were scattered on the floor, there was also a candlelit table at the center of his home, I even saw two men on the corner. From their appearance I could tell that one was a waiter and the other was a chef.I looked at Agustine. He was also just looking at me with a small smile on his lips as I walked along.This is beyond my expectation.He pulled me a chair when we reached the table. I sat down coldly and silently watched him walk around to the seat opposite me. Once again, he smiled at me. A warm smile.On cue, the waiter went to our place and gracefully distributed the appetizer—Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip. At the same time, mellow music was playing around us. I bit my bottom lip while looking at Agustine and looked away because I could feel my cheeks heating up."So, do you like your new work?" he broke the silence when we started eating.I tried to clear my throa
"Does your family do nothing to stop people from looking down on you?" Agustine continued to ask stuffs about me and my family.We're done eating. The people he hired earlier for dinner have also left. Right now, we are talking outside his balcony. Leaning on the railings, holding a wine glass, and watching the stars in the peaceful sky.I flashed a smile and sipped on my glass. I glanced at the city lights below the building for a moment. It's peaceful."Whether they do something or not. It won't change the fact that I'm an illegitimate child," I said then looked at him.His eyes were focused at me. Once again, I lifted my lips to curve a smile. I really appreciate Agustine for how attentive he was at my words. Like he doesn't want to miss a single word that I say.I heaved a deep breath and looked at the sky. My smile faded slowly as I thought about my family."You know, I may have a complete family; a mother, a father, and a sister. But I still have a broken home."I laughed and to
"Stop seducing me, Khrystal," Agustine said firmly in a mocking tone when he saw me peeking through his pants."What? I'm just amused, okay?" I chuckled.He groaned and shut his eyes before walking towards the door. Decided to bring me home."Come on," he said impatiently.I bit my lower lip. "You know... we can do something about it," I murmured, and my face automatically heated.His eyes sharpened as his jaw tensed. "I told you, I won't do that again," he said."Well, you also said that..." I gulped and met his eyes. "It’s okay, if I want to, right?" I added slowly.I don't know why I am insisting this. Maybe because I want to satisfy him? Or myself?"Is this a test, Khrystal?" he asked darkly.I slightly pouted. "Do.. you not want to?" I hesitate to continue, gradually am starting to sound disappointed because of the feeling that he doesn't like me anymore. "Okay, take me home," I hoarsely added and walked towards him without looking.I gasped when a strong arm held my waist as his
"Oh my ghad..." I whispered as I looked at my naked body.I carefully shifted my sight to the man who was fast asleep next to me. I blinked a few more times trying to stop my mouth from hanging wide open. The memories of last night came flooding back—how we talked, how I thought, how we made love."I won't allow you to come home without me becoming as your boyfriend."I shut my eyes tight when Agustine's words lingered in my mind.You're fvcking crazy, Khrystal!My head was in fvcking turmoil. It's only four o'clock at dawn but my mind is full of things.Last night, I told myself that he's my home. I freaking admitted to myself that I like him. Thinking about my thoughts that time, my heartbeat increased. Fear shook out my body.What if... I'm wrong?What if I was just carried away with happiness that is why I thought of those things? What if it's all just my illusion? What if the peace I felt at that time just pushed me to make a decision?Agustine has been good to me since our fight.
“Khrystal!” Nexus called me. He was looking evidently amazed and happy when he saw me coming in to the resort my former classmates chose to meet.He quickly stood up from the table where they were gathered and patted Jared who was on his side—a reason for him to stand up as well. They went to me and gave me a hug. In the corner of my eyes, I saw some girls glared at me. I don't give a damn about that. In the few years I have studied with them, I got used to their accusing stares."Nexus told me you were going but I didn't actually believe it. Knowing you, you'd rather hang out in the room than deceitful act like you are friends with the people here," Jared laughed in a low tone. "By the way, you look hot," he added—a little bit loud this time—and chuckled.I only grinned at him. I don't know how I was considered hot for my looks. I only wore a black fitted crop top shirt that I paired with a white tennis skirt and white shoes. Because I was in a hurry to escape from Agustine and didn'
I could almost hear the crashing of the waves on the far shore because of the intense silence that enveloped our table. Everybody were speechless and didn't know what to say to Agustine's answer. I could see the others carefully looking at me, guessing what the man in front of me was talking about."Do you want to join us?" Drea broke the silence.I couldn't avoid but look at her. I know that she is completely aware of what Agustine just said but she just ignored it. I don't know if I should thank her for breaking the silence or be pissed because I can sense her rudeness and negative criticism against me.Just like what Agustine did earlier he briefly looked at Drea and turned back his full attention to me."Can I join?" he asked politely.I swallowed the lump in my throat but I was still unable to speak. The little annoyance that I felt for my old classmate was immediately shifted to nervousness because of Agustine's existing presence. I know for sure that they'll talk ill about me.
"Done?" Agustine asked when I came out of the restroom and then scanned me from head to toe.I could only answer with a simple nod and look away—feeling a little lonely. I am now dressed in the clothes he lent me. It was a little big on me so I tucked the first hem inside the skirt and left the back part hanging down. We are a bit far from my former classmates who have continued to drink a while ago, so my attention is focused only on him."Are you mad?" he asked hoarsely and caught my eyes.I swallowed slowly and shook my head for an answer.How could I be angry with him when he was able to defend me in front of all of them?"Why did you turn off your phone?" he asked softly.I tried to clear my throat. "H-how did you know my whereabouts?" I asked—stuttering—instead of answering.My heart was beating rapidly because of his presence. I didn't expect that we would meet this soon. I haven't even spent twenty-four hours away from him and this, he immediately followed me!"I called your d
"Sorry, Dad. I just had a sudden visit with somewhere, so I couldn't say goodbye," I stated as I talked to my father through the phone.I heard him sigh. "Don't do that again, it's very unprofessional," Dad preached—embarrassment automatically crept inside my system. "Anyway, did you already talk with Mr. Revelar? Was there a problem with the project? You are using his phone so you're still with him?" he asked a series of questions.I don't know what to answer his questions first. I briefly glimpsed Agustine who was driving seriously; His eyebrows met with a deep thought. I couldn't help myself because he did not even glance at me."Some designs were just rechecked for the hotel. There was no problem, we are on our way back to the city after I stopped by the house for some of my things that were left behind," I answered and bit my lower lip for lying ."No," Daddy said immediately. "It's already late. You stay with us first and come back here tomorrow morning," he added.I sat up and h