"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

The days passed quickly. It's been almost a week since Agustine and I made up. So far I could say that our relationship was going smoothly. I'm also trying to find time to introduce him to Daddy as my boyfriend but his meetings are always out of town."Are you done?" Agustine asked as he stood in front of my table.I couldn't avoid rolling my eyes at him then took the last folder that I was going to distribute. "My car will be damaged because of you," I said as I grabbed my bag.Since we returned to the city, Agustine has been picking me up from work. I know the other employees notice how close we two are, but even so, I haven't heard any bad words from them. It's when I realized, changing environment was really a big deal.I couldn't help but think about my plan to leave. The business deal was already settled. Maybe in more than a month the hotel will be fixed. I can leave after that. But... why am I having second thoughts now?Don't I want a new life?Like the place where I work, I

"We have to go home, Agustine." I don't know how many times I said that but he just shook his head in response."We're on a date, Khrystal," he uttered.I couldn't help but slap my forehead as I stood in front of him. If earlier I was the one sitting on the couch, now we both switched. Now, I'm the one begging."The longer we drag it out, the worse it gets, Bryll," I said frustratedly.He lazily looked at me. "I told you I can handle that issue. Now, can't we just enjoy our date?"I shut my eyes tight and heaved a deep breath. How does he manage to stay calm during these times? I know he knows that people is already feasting against himnow. The two of us actually. It should be time for us to go home to fix and stop this mess."Bhryll," I called weakly. "You are aware of what's going on, aren't you? The impact of the scandal."He immediately nodded."Then we should go now," I said.He was now the one who sighed. "Can we forget that tonight? Can't we just enjoy this date first?" he aske

"Hija? My dear? Are you okay?" I don't know how many times Manang asked it from outside my door.Even though I don't want to ignore her, I don't have the strength to answer or show my face to anyone. I feel like I'm dirty. Yes, it's my fault that Agustine punished me, it's my fault of what happened to both of us. But I never thought I would get into a situation where I would be attached. I wanted to blame him, but I know I'm at fault too. I did not ask anything about his relationship status.I laughed and leaned on the edge of my bed. I sat on the floor hugging my own legs. My tears don't stop flowing. I replayed everything over and over in my head. From the time we met until what happened earlier.I do not know what to think. So messy. I feel like something is missing, something I don't know. There is a part of my chest that hurts and is afraid of the possibility that he really just played with me like Mommy reminded me earlier.Why did he offer me a relationship if he already has som

"Khrystal." Nexus stared at me in shock as I stood in the doorway of his house. I decided to come here the moment Agustine's fiancee left the house. I don't know but my body just took the initiative to act. I no longer know what is right and should be done to end all my problems. To get rid of the pain in my chest. I gave him a small smile. "Can I come in for a second?" I asked. He immediately nodded and then stepped aside to let me pass. Just by his worried gaze, I knew that the issue that happened to me had reached him. I have no news about that. I avoided turning on my cellphone, I didn't even look at the television, so I have no idea how much people know about the scandal I was involved in. "Would you like some juice? Tea? Coffee?" he offered me when we got to the living room. I shook my head gently. "Don't. I just need someone to talk to." I finally sat down on the three-seater couch. Nexus stared at me for a moment then sighed. After that he sat next to me. I smiled a litt