Chapter 8
“How dare her!” Ezequiel muttered while his eyes are close. “She has no right to question me! She don’t know nothing!” He added, the two looked at each other because of what Ezequiel said.
“She doesn’t know! Who is she to reprimand Amethyst like that ?! ‘She won’t touch the silent one! She has no respect!” he keep on muttering, then a small tear suddenly escape from his eyes. “I miss her, I miss you Amy.” That was his last word before he drip into slumber.
The two just sighed because of what they witnessed. so they don’t want Ezekiel to get too drunk because it shows his weakness.
“Gianna, hey cheer up.” They are here now at Starbucks with his friend, after what happened he wants to think first.
“Is it my fault? He’s the one who suddenly got mad at me?” Gianna just folded her arms because of the annoyance she was feeling.
“Maybe, you hit his ego .. why did you say that and one more thing, why won’t you accept his offer? Besides it’s just pretending, nothing’s serious unless you get serious. and that money he will pay you will greatly help the charity you helped. “Caroline said and stirred her coffee, Gianna looked outside and saw a couple laughing together. She sigh.
“Carol, you know my reason.” she said still looking at the couple, “If I want to have a boyfriend, I want the one who will love me truly and without any pretense. The one who will love me because he wants to and is not forced.” She added an look at her coffee. “If I choose and accept his offer to me, what if I get hurt? And another, I saw a picture of a girl, she’s so beautiful unlike me, I’m just a simple woman.” Then she sipped her coffee, she looked outside again when she saw people running to avoid the rain.
“Gia, admit it, do you like him?” Her friend asked, she turned her attention to her friend for a while because of his question. – like him? Me? How?
“Hahahaha.” She laughed, but Caroline just raised an eyebrow at her, “You’re so funny haha, how can I like that? Hello ! his a ruthless man I’ve ever known! His a … a .. “she stopped when she remembered something.
“His what?” Caroline asked confusedly to her, but Gianna avoided. “What is it Gianna, cat got your tongue? And you can’t continue it? He is what?” scratching it, he felt because there was something in it that Gianna didn’t want to let him know, – His a big pervert! She thought, but her inner self contradicts what her mind said – but you also like her being a pervert, do you still enjoy it?
suddenly, her cheeks turned red which made Caroline even more surprised. “You’re blushing, what are you thinking? Hmm?” She asks teasingly.
“No, forget it.” She simply replied and sip her coffee again. Brrr, the breeze of the wind makes her shiver. Luckily, she brought her umbrella wherever she go. the rain is pouring harder and harder, accompanied by a strong wind. “Is there a typhoon?” Gianna asked, and turned to Caroline who was sipping coffee.
“I don’t know, it’s a good thing we had coffee, because it’s so cold outside .. then maybe we’ll leave when the rain subsides.” he said, Gianna agreed with the friend. He really meant to change the topic so that Caroline wouldn’t tease him and she succeeded, – what will I do now?
“Miss Monroe?” A familiar voice coming from her back make her turn around, and as she saw him, it was Terrence wearing his worried eyes. “I’m sorry about what happened in EJC.” He added shamefully, but Gianna just smile at him and said.
“Why are you apologizing anyway, it’s not your fault after all.” She replied, not knowing her friend puzzled face looking at them.
“Are you alright?” He turned to his companion with a slightly raised eyebrow. “You have someone with you.” He added as he saw Caroline sipping her coffee.
“Ah, right.. she’s my best friend Caroline, ahm Carol she’s Terrence one of the models in EJC. “She said as she introduced them to each other. Terrence extended his hands to have a shake hands, so Caroline also reached for Ito.
“Well, I’m leaving .. I just bought coffee, hmm .. gia, ahm if you don’t mind, can we go out sometimes? “He said shyly while rubbing his nape, Gianna chuckled because she saw Terrence cute. Well, Terrence has been good to her since the day she came in EJC, why wouldn’t I accept his offer?This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.
“Okay then.” gia replied with a smile on her face, Gianna gave something to Terrence who immediately accepted. “Call me when.” She added as she gave her calling card to him. Terrence immediately nod and bid goodbye to them.
“Ehem.” Carol fake a cough, “what’s with you and that guy?” she asked curiously as she stared at Gianna.
“We’re just friends, that’s all.” She replied and look outside, “His been good to me, I saw him as a nice guy.” She compliment and look Caroline straight to the eyes.
“I guess he likes you, do you feel the same way?” caroline ask again, she’s very serious that you can’t even crack a joke unto her.
“What? His just a friend of mine, nothing more nothing less.” She honestly replied, what’s wrong of making friend with him? His not gonna bite me, is he?
“How about this Ezequiel? Do you like him?” he looked at Caroline again, but she’s too serious.
“What kind of question is that?” She asked back and averted her eyes. Why is she keep on telling, if I like him, did I?
“Just answer me directly, do you like him?” A long silence enveloped them before he answered.
“N-Nooo ! of course not! “She answered and looked away. But as she avoided, she saw a familiar man coming out of a Ferrari and walking towards the Starbucks.
“Who’s your looking at?” Caroline asked in surprise and also looked up, “Oh my ghad! It’s Virgo ! his the owner of the popular restaurant and has a properties that surround the world. “Caroline said amazingly, pero walang imik si Gianna as she look Virgo enter the café, who’s with him? Magkasama ba sila?
He immediately banged his head of the thought that they were together? Why do I care? his not my business! Suddenly her heart pounded when someone called her.
“Gia?” Assuring it, “It’s really is you.” He exclaimed. “I’ve heard what happened between you and my friend, I apologize say he did, his unpredictable sometimes.” he turned to Virgo, he bought coffee. Who is that for?
“It’s nothing, I think your friend has a saltik.” She mumbled in irritation, Virgo chuckled as he heard what Gianna said.
“Yes, he is.” He said and laugh at her, “but, his also a nice and kind-hearted person. if you just let yourself know him, you’ll see the real him. “He added,” I’m leaving, the drunks are already waiting for me. “Gianna just nod and watch him walk away.
“What’s with you eh? Why do hunks approach you? Hmm?” Caroline said while her eyes are glittering in amusement.
“Cut it off carol, let’s go .. it’s raining lightly.” She said and stood up as she picked up her bag and slung it over her shoulder. Caroline followed him.
gIANNA arrives at the penthouse exhaustedly, when she enters the house, she saw her mother sitting on the sofa while her eyes is on the laptop.
“I’m home mom.” She said and kissed her mother cheeks. “Work again? Mom you have to rest, you might get sick of that.” She added and sit beside her mother. she looked at the center table when she saw a folder that has a name, EJC clothing line. Oh great! Why is she forget that the EJC clothing line and her mother’s business are already united? He was just pissed off because of his stupidity.
“Are you okay?” her mother asks confusedly, “are you sick?” He asked again, because he noticed Gianna’s lethargy.
“I’m fine mom, I just need to rest that’s all.” She answered and stood up, “I’m in the room.” She added and walked towards her room. as soon as she enters her room she falls down on the bed.
“I need to find a way to get that EJC again, and Mommy and I are already in love! You’ll see Mr. Pervert you’ll see!” She said and she stood up on the bed, she prepared herself to take a bath so she could rest.
Eleonora was EXCITED as she toured Gianna throughout the mansion. He had wanted to have a daughter for a long time, so he was in such a hurry to marry her.
“This is my favorite spot here in the mansion, my garden.” Eleonora said happily. he called Gianna earlier because she wanted to bond with him. “I always go here to relax.” She added.
“Yeah, your right this place is so relaxing.” Gianna agrees. you can really breathe the breeze especially and the mansion is far from the city so it is also far from pollution.
“It’s also my son’s favorite place aside from the pavilion.” She said while smiling cloth sure it worries good worries. gianna look at Eleonora confusedly, she wants to know, who’s her son is.
“What is he looks like?” Gianna asks out of curiosity, her Godmother look at her smiling widely.
“Come, I’ll show you something.” She said and gently pulled the girl away.
they entered a beautiful room full of trophies and medals, Gianna was amazed at what she saw. Wow! Does her son is that smart to have this kind of awards? Amazing! She thought.
They stopped in a hallway with pictures. it is a picture of a child smiling happily while holding a trophy and with a medal hanging around his neck. It looks like it won the swimming contest because of its swim wear. Another photo was taken when Ito participated in the quiz bee contest and Ito also has medals. but as he looked at the picture there something suddenly entered his mind.
It was bright sunny morning in Paris when she was riding her bicycle. A young boy suddenly appear on her way that the results, she stumble over the boy and fall.
“You rascal!” she yelled as she stood up, and brushed the dirt on her dress and looked at the boy angrily. “Why do you suddenly appear in front of me !?” She yelled again and nodded.
“I’m sorry, let me help you then.” The boy said and lifted her bike. “I didn’t mean to cross your way, it’s just that I throw my ball on this area and I didn’t notice you.” He explained, then her face suddenly soft when she heard the boy’s explaination, and her anger wash away.