Unforgiven Sins

Cinyla’s POV

A few days passed and I noticed that Ben and I became closer, I don’t know if it was right or maybe we were just being carried away by our feelings.

“I have chocolate coffee here, you want?” he asked while offering it to me. We are here on the rooftop, I was just getting some air and he saw me and joined me.

“Sure!” I answered quickly and took the chocolate coffee. This is especially true in the cold breeze.

“Thank you, sir!” I chase after smelling and sipping the chocolate coffee he gave me.

“No problem! There you go again, you can call me Ben and I like it. Especially when you call me that yourself.” He smiled as if he wanted to point out that it was okay that I can’t call him sir or boss.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Sorry Ben, I just got used to it, especially since I’m your boss. Why are you here? I know you have a lot of meetings, right?” I stopped drinking chocolate coffee especially when I remembered that he had many appointments.

He just smiled mischievously causing me to raise an eyebrow. “Don’t think about it, Cinyla. I already canceled it but my mom said she will be my sub. Maybe next week, you can finally meet my mom. Hopefully,” he said while giving a huge breath.

I just looked at the sky because of the beautiful clouds and their strange shapes.

“Are you with me, Cinyla?”

“Huh?”

“Nothing. Do you have a problem, why are you here on the rooftop?” I looked at him, why am I here? I didn’t get an answer right away. He sat next to me while sipping black coffee. I guessed it because of the smell.

“I think you have a problem. You can share, I will listen here.” I don’t know whether to smile or be saddened by what he said.

“Thank you, sir, but I am fine,” I said briefly while sipping my chocolate coffee and noticed that it was gone. It runs out fast!

“Even if you don’t, don’t tell me, I know. Also, stop calling me sir. I’m disgusted. BenChua or Ben will be fine. Do you like chocolate drinks?”

“I really don’t have anything to say, Ben. There, Ben just needs to make you feel comfortable.”

Honestly, I want to say a lot, but it’s better to hide it than for him to know everything about my life. Who am I to take care of? Nothing.

He suddenly held my hand causing my heart to beat faster. What will he do? W-what happened?

“I’m just here, Cinyla. I am always here for you even if I know you are part of my past.”

Hearing those last-line words makes me feel confused.

What is he saying?

“Huh?” I stuttered.

“Nothing Cinyla. By the way, I need to go. My mom messaged me.” He winked and stood up.

What did he know and why does something seem strange, what is our relationship in the past?

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“I am honored and glad that after 25 years I am here again to see your success. Well, I am so proud of my only son for the back-to-back victories that he has done for us. Congratulations!”

Everyone cheered after the 38-year-old woman spoke. She was smiling now and she watched us. Because I arrived too late for the meeting. I didn’t do my part because I didn’t notice the time.

She is wearing a simple black coat with an inserted white shirt. While her bottom is a fitted red skirt. His black heels are about 4 inches high.

I was just sitting here at the end when Sir BenChua came and kissed this girl on the cheek. Is she his mommy? I was almost covered in shock. I didn’t notice because he didn’t look like him. I will keep thinking about his daddy because if not from the Mother he will inherit for sure from the Father.

“What’s wrong? Mrs. Barbara is still great and very beautiful,” Sarah said who was right next to me while looking ahead. They were shaking hands because the meeting had just ended.

“Mrs. Barbara?” I asked her.

“Yes! She is Sir BenChua’s mommy, isn’t she beautiful? Sir didn’t really get it but only by nose and eyes, for sure he got all his assets from his daddy. Don’t you know her? She is Mrs. Celina Barbara Montevilla. I thought you were related because you have the same last name.” I almost gasped at the last thing he said. I thought it was normal to have something in common, but now I’m wondering.

“Hey Cinyla!” Sarah patted me for my stupor.

“Huh?” I only said it because my thoughts were getting deep. I don’t understand anything because all I can think of now is their last name. But they are better known by Barbara than by their surname Montevilla.

“I’m fine, whatever you’re thinking. Don’t expect you to be siblings! It’s a long way! Maybe it’s just a coincidence that you have the same last name.” I just nodded and tried to calm my mind because I didn’t want to be a floater.

A few moments later, Sir BenChua come to me.

He looks so stunning and very handsome in his gray coat, even with his hair gelled. What he is wearing is clean and very appropriate.

“Hey Cinyla, have you been there before? I was still looking for you. My mom is here. I will introduce you.” My eyes almost widened in surprise.

“W-what?”

“N-now, s-sir?” I asked him stammeringly. I was also suddenly nervous and my heart beat faster.

“Don’t worry, my mom is kind. I will not introduce you as my husband yet.” He whispered and bit his lip.

I just swallowed and stopped. My blood suddenly rose due to its mischievousness.

“She’s here, Cinyla. Meet my mom. Mom, she is Cinyla, my personal assistant.” He smiled while introducing me to his mom.

I prepared my hand and forced myself to stand in front of him. “Good afternoon, Mrs. Barbara. I am Cinyla. Nice to meet you,” I said politely and she smiled like an angel. His mommy is beautiful!

“Hi Cinyla, I am happy to see you here. How is my child, are there many girls?” He whispered softly but with a little force that his son could hear. It surprised me but I saw Sir BenChua’s hand pulling his mommy’s hand.

“Mom, stop it! I don’t have girls. If I have a lot of women while being busy in our company, I cannot manage it, maybe it is already gone,” his grumpy answer made his mommy laugh.

“Look son, I am just asking. Why are you so defensive, huh? Or else you are brought girls to our company? Don’t ever do a mess, okay?” her serious words as if it’s scary but the voice looks like an angry one.

“Oh sorry Cinyla. This is how we talk, anyway, I am glad to meet you. Hopefully you’re doing your job very well.” She came closer and suddenly whispered softly and suddenly said. “Don’t ever flirt my son. I have high standards for his future.”

I almost swallowed what his mom said. The person in front of me was strange as if she changed the day because of the serious tone of her voice.

After a while, many photographers entered. I don’t understand anything because it’s strange now, Sir Ben doesn’t like this. What’s happening? I didn’t know that they had hired photographers, but there were also many big businessmen and CEOs in attendance.

“Hi ma’am, excuse me. Can I take some photos of the three of you?” someone asked while holding his camera. He is dressed formally in a white necktie and seems to be well versed in taking pictures; also because of his reminders that we should do.

“Yes, sure!” Sir Ben’s mommy answered enthusiastically.

“I guess ma’am this handsome man should be the center so that the acquisition is balanced and give your best smile.” It taught and we have already arranged a place. I am in the right corner while Sir Ben is in the center, and finally, her mom is on the left side.

“Okay ready?”

“Yes!” The three of us answered.

“1. 2. 3… Smile!” We smiled based on what the man said and after a few seconds, we were taken. He handed us one copy each.

“The speed! Thank you,” I said to the man who gave me a copy of the picture of the three of us.

“No problem.” He smiled and said goodbye to us. But Sir Ben’s mommy’s aunt also talked to him.

I looked at the picture of the three of us and I was ashamed of the overall outcome because we looked like a happy family.

I bit my bottom lip to hold back a smile. Why am I thinking like this at this time? Until I realized that Sir Ben is on my side. It was smiling as if it had been watching me for a while.

“Is it a perfect family?” he teasing us. Everywhere he give a compliment.

“Huh?” I guess I didn’t understand what he was saying. There are so many people today but he still manages to joke like that.

“Never mind, Cinyla. I am happy that you finally met my mom. Anyway, come with me and I’ll have you do something.”

My eyes almost widened at what he said. My mind!

“I need you to fix my schedule and to know my other important appointment for later.” I felt better when his explanation became clear.

“Sure, sir!” I took out my green folder where sir’s notes and schedule are and of course a ballpoint pen because every time I walk, I have to write down the important details that he will say. Role of being her secretary!

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It was almost night when I got home. Good thing I don’t have school tomorrow. I hadn’t even gotten inside the house when I suddenly forgot my own key.

“Why now?! Is Mommy still awake? Wait, what time is it?” I looked at my cellphone, it was already past 9:00 at night. I couldn’t do anything but dial Mommy’s number and hope she was still awake.

But before that, I rang the doorbell. Good thing we have two doorbells, one outside here by the gate and one inside the door.

I pressed it almost twice and I waited for a few minutes but no one opened it. I tried to rummage through my bag but I couldn’t find anything, I couldn’t find any keys. So unlucky! But I lost my annoyance when I saw our picture earlier. Why am I feeling this way?

I just put my thoughts aside and chose to call Mommy, I dialed the number and prayed that she would wake up.

Mom, please answer my call. I’m getting bitten by mosquitoes out here. I can’t sleep in the car. It is crazy and creepy!

No one answered but I never give up. I dial it again, this time I made four more calls. I’ve been waiting for almost ten minutes and just called.

After a while, he also answered the call.

“Hello, Cinyla? Are you there yet I’m sorry I took a shower, you don’t have a key, what? You left it on your bed. When you were really young, you were too young to forget!” I don’t know what mommy ate and gave a sermon before letting me inside the house.

“Finally Mommy you answered too. Yes, Mom, I forgot it. I am so sorry, but please open me up. It’s cold outside here and I’m peeing.” I asked and I heard no response. Suddenly the door opened and Mommy hurried to open the gate for me.

I hung up while he was opening the gate. “My son, what time is it? Come on, park the car inside first.

“Yes, Mom! You can scold me later. Here’s my bag and hold my phone.” I gave Mommy my bag and cellphone.

He pulled over and took what I gave him and immediately got into my car to put it inside.

I also took a few minutes and noticed that Mommy was staring at the picture, it was on the cellphone and I didn’t put it inside my bag.

“Mom, are you okay?” He looked at me and said, “Who is this woman on the left?” He almost cried because of his raspy voice.

“She is the mother of my boss mommy, Mrs. It’s Barbara. I am not sure and forgot the full name since I just met him.”

Suddenly, Mommy came close to me and there were tears in her right eye.

“C-cinyla… Please stay away… She is the mistress of your father.” When he directly said that, it was like hot water was poured over my whole body.

What? Is he related to Daddy? S-he? H-how?

“Come on, sweetie, let’s talk.”

I stupidly followed and Mommy put the picture of us earlier and my cellphone inside my bag.

Is she the mistress?