CHAP 8

"How did you convince Mr. Revelar?" my father asked over the phone.

I just took a deep breath and then fixed my peplum dress. "I told you, Dad. I only offered to be his assistant from time to time," I lied.

He did not immediately replied on the other line. I know he doesn't buy my excuse, but I just prayed that he won't try to find out the truth. Later, I heard him sigh.

"Are you sure you want to do this, Khrystal?" he asked me seriously.

I bit my lower lip and nodded, it was as if he was in front of me. "Don't worry, Daddy. I can handle this," I reassured him.

I looked at myself in the mirror for a moment while still holding my phone near to my ear.

"Okay," he surrendered. "Anyway, how's your apartment? I was not informed that your mom took an apartment instead of a condo for you.”

I smiled sparingly. Up until now, I'm still amazed that Daddy and I were able to talk for so long. I briefly wandered my eyes around the house and winced when I saw my luggage on my bed. It's been a week s