Night With My Sister's Husband

Chapter 8

　　I want to ask him more questions. But I don't want to give him the idea that I'm prying on their marriage life. So instead of asking furthur questions, I choose to nod my head.

　　"Ahh is that so, Sir." I bit my lower lips as I spoke the word sir. I feel disgusting to call my son's father like that.

But he's your boss, you wench! And in addition, he is the husband of your older sister so pull your f*****g ass together! My subconscious said. I can see him avoiding my look and sneezing.

"Call me, David," he suddenly said.

　　"Ha...?" My eyes widened at what I heard. "W-why? I mean, you're my boss. It would sound so disrespectful if I'll call you with just your ... name." I looked away when I mentioned the last word.

　　"I'm your boss and you're my wife's sister. There's nothing wrong with calling me like that. And besides, I'm just letting you call me by my name when we're alone like this." he explained. The word, My wife. Is it another big slap for me? I was about to speak when suddenly his cellphone rang. I saw how he rolled his eyes before picking up the phone.

"Yes, Mom." he bit his lower lip and then sighed.

"Fine!" he said and dropped the call and dialed his phone again.

　"Let her in." I bit my lower lip as I stand up, and bringing my sketchpad with me.

　"I'll be back tomorrow, Mr. Imperial. You can always change some informations or set ups on our plates. Thank you for choosing NASF." I said. His forehead furrowed.

　"Are you in a hurry?" he asked. I glanced at my wristwatch, it's almost seven and Adele is waiting for me.

"I'm afraid, yes, Mr. Imperial." I answered him formally.

　　"Are you going on a date with someone?" He asked and frowned.

　　Shit, David. Why did you inherit all the behavior and physical features of my son ... oh,God. Forget it. I remember Adele saying coffee date so I did nothing but nod.

"Yes, Mr. Imperial. I'm really in a hurry." I said smiled politely at him and bowed a little before facing the door. The door of his opened just in time and a lady with an angry expression entered.

"Really, David? You really don't want to let me in here? Even your secretary is thinking twice of letting me in!" the woman said. She is fuming mad. Her angry eyes landed on me.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"You're scaring my architect, Mom." Kaius said in irritated voice. From a frowning one, her face suddenly softened after hearing what her son said.

　　So this is Davidmother? Why didn't I see her at his wedding? I backed away as she stepped closer. She chuckled at my sudden reaction.

"I'm sorry for my attitude a moment ago. I was just mad with my son. Anyways, I'm Isia Imperial. You are?" She said while her hands were extended, waiting to be accepted. I bit my lower lip and forced a smile before accepting her hand.

"I'm architect Lexi Montemayor. Working for your son, Mrs. Imperial." I said and slowly withdrew my hand and smiled at her again.

　　"You're beautiful," she said in a whispered.

"Montemayor? Are you somewhat related to Reizō Montemayor?" She asked. She's referring to my Grandpa. I sneezed before answering.

"He's my grandfather." I answered. Shock flashed across her face but she immediately smiled as well. "You must be Luna's daughter?" She asked.

"No." I said. I smiled and shook my head. "I'm Selina and Renier's daughter." I said. She sighed upon heard what i said.

　"So you're the youngest that Selina is talking about." She said and looked at me.

　"You're beautiful, sweetie," she said,smiling genuinely this time. I just smiled and hoped to speak when someone joined the conversation.

　"Could you please take your seats?" Mrs. Imperial eyebrow raise for her son before turned to me.

　　"Let's seat?" She offered.

"I'm afraid I can't join you, Mrs. Imperial. I still have an appointment to attend, and it's quite important." I politely declined.

　　Disappointment flashed across her face but she immediately smiled. I was surprised when she took my hand and put her cellphone there. I looked at her in surprise.

"Save your number please. I want to know you more. Selina is rarely talk about you so I'm curious about you. Luckily, you're working under my son's company and his wife's sister. Let's have a coffee sometimes." she said smiling.

　I smiled rawly at her and just typed my number. It's embarrassing if I don't give her because I'm already holding her phone. I immediately returned the phone to her and smiled before saying goodbye. I bowed politely before walking towards the door.

　　I was holding the door knob when she called my attention.

"My dear ..." I looked at her and my eyes almost widened when she held the photo of my son and me.

"I think you dropped this." she said.

　I took a big steps closer to the lady and politely took it in her hand. I thanked her before saying goodbye to both of them. I immediately headed out of the room, not minding how high my heels are. I headed for the elevator with my chest heaving.

　　I think I'd have a heart attack.

　　When I arrived at Adele’s said starbucks, I found her frowning and staring at me. It's almost eight in the evening and I guess she's been waiting here for a while.

　"You're late," she insinuated.

　　I just smiled at her as a response. I put my bag down on the table first before going to the counter.

　　"One American coffee , please." I immediately took a coin from my wallet and paid. I thanked the girl before making my way to Adele's table.

　　"Sorry for waiting, Ads. My client and I just finished talking for a long time."I said. Urgh, the truth is I also waited for almost an hour for that client that turned out to be my sister's husband! Her forehead furrowed.

"I thought you were just a writer? Why have a client thing? What is your job? And hey, is that your car? Wow...you're that rich now?" she asked like a small kid, excited and happy to see a beautiful things to play with.

　　I was just shaken by her series of questions. "Take it slowly, the opponent is weak." I said and chuckled.

　"I'm actually an architect from a famous architectural firm and I'm here in Cebu since this is where my boss assigned me to. And no, that's not my car. That's for my friend. You know I don't waste money just for a single matter. " i said.

　"Ahh," she nodded her head.

　"Who's friend? The one that take you to church? Wow! Your friend is so rich."she said and her eyes suddenly eyed me suspiciously.

"Are you just a friend, or a friend with benefits?" She asked, raising an eyebrows at me.I laughed at her madness.

　"Silly. He's just my friend. Stop being to malicious," I jokingly stared at her.

　"What's the catch? Tell me a story, hurry!" I said, so excited. SHe sipped her coffee before speaking.

"I'm going to Taiwan next month!" she exclaimed.

　　"Wow!" I said when saw happiness fills her eyes. I wish I can feel that, too. But I know, it's impossible for me to feel it.

　　"Congratulations!" I said smiling. I'm so happy for my friend.

"Hell, yeah! This is the duration of my dream!" She dreamingly stare into her cup of coffee.

"Finally, I'll be working overseas as a high paid nurse!" She said. I heard from my sister Reshan that Adele took up nursing because it's her passion.

"I'm happy for you, Adele." I said smiling.

　　She nodded at me and smiled.

"I'm also happy with you. It's just your deception because you left the country first." then she pouted like a kid.

　"Crazy," I shook weakly. "I'm just going in the comfort room, I'm peeing." I say goodbye to her and she nodded.

　　I left my bag and phone on the table as I headed towards the comfort room. I went straight to a cubicle. After I pee, I immediately washed my hands and look at my mirror reflection. I smiled that somehow my face was still not haggard despite how tired I can be.

　　Then I immediately left the comfort room and returned to our table. Fear suddenly assulted my being as I saw Adele holding my phone, and she's ... she's pale.

　"Hey! What happened? Why are you looks so shocked, there?" I asked. She look at me and to my phone she's holding.

　"And why are you holding my phone?"

　"You have a child," she said. There she drop the bomb. "Y-you have a child, Lexi?"she unbelievable utter.

　I clenched my fist but chose to calm down and sigh. No point of denying.

"Yes, Adele. I already have a child." I answered.

　She gasp and covered her mouth using her hand as she stared at me, like I just made a mistake. SHe slowly lowered her hand to the table.

　"W-why did you just tell me today?" she asked.

　　I took a deep breath and held her hand. "It's a long story to tell, Ads. But to make it short, he's the product of my sin. Of my mistake. My unforgivable mistake," I said as matter of fact. My son might be the product of my son but I never regret to have him.

　Adele nodded. "This is just a prank, right? It's impossible for you to have a child. I mean, look at you, you don't look like a mother to me." She said and shook her head.

　I smiled sadly and showed him the photo I had dropped and Kaius ’mother had found earlier. I could feel Adele's shock when she looked at the photo of my son and me. Photo of Kai and me.

　"H-he looks like someone I know" I heard her whisper and brought the photo even closer to her face. As realizations hits her, her eyes widen in shock.

　"He looks like your sister's husband!" She said.

　I bit my lips before nodding my head. "Yeah,"

　"B-but how—" I cutt her off.

　"He's my son to him, Ads." I know she knows whom I'm referring to.

　"What ?!" Her eyes suddenly watered.

　"W-why, Lexi. W-wait ... I don't get it!" She took a deep breath.

　"D-does David know he has a child with you? You're backstabbing your sister, goddamn it!" She said frustrated. I held her hand and smiled. A smile that full of sadness and pain is visible on my eyes.

"I'll explain everything. Let's talk somewhere else." I said.

　"Lexi, come on!" My sister Resha frowned in front of me as I was busy scrolling through someone's timeline.

　　Well, he's quite known. Who doesn't know David Imperial, right? He's the epitome of a perfect sculpture made by the most talented artist I've know. He is also rich and good at sports. He is famous at the school I currently attend. He's damn handsome!

　"What do you really need, my sister?" I asked, annoyed and folded my laptop.

　　She sat beside me on my bed and hugged me tight.

"I'm getting married!" she happily said.

　　I frown. "What? You're still studying, aren't you?"

　　My sister and David are the same age. Both graduated students and hell, enviable! I have one more year to finish school. But it was like studying for me.

　"Hell, yeah!" She said and Laugh at it.

　"But you know what's the good news of me being married soon?" She trailed.

　"What?" the frown on my forehead will not go away. I mean, who would be happy when you get married to someone you haven't even met? Or maybe—

　"I'm getting married to my ultimate crush!" She exclaimed and handed me a picture of her so-called future husband.

　My hand trembled at the picture I saw. I felt a sudden stab on my chest and I felt like I'm bledding. I'm bleeding unrequited love.

　　Sister, why do you have his picture?

　"Did you know that when grandpa told me that he was going to arrange me to marry someone, it was like I wanted to get lost. But then, I got to meet my fiancée and it turned out to be my crush! Who wouldn't, right?" She bit her lip and smiled shyly.

"I'm sorry for not telling you that I really like our campus' varsity player." She said.

　It was as if something had stuck in my throat and I was trying to figure out what to say.

　"W-when .." I took a deep breath. "When is your wedding day?"

　"Our engagement party will be held next week. The wedding will be on next month." She said happily.

　"I seriously don't know what to say after knowing everything." I wiped the tears from my cheeks.

　"It's like .. it's like I lost my world. I felt like the world is so cruel for me. You know how much I like him since the very first time, Ads. So I can't seem to breathe after knowing that he's bound to marry my sister. " I said tearfully.

　Adele tapped my shoulders, gently caressing my arms.

　"Then w-what about your son? H-how come you had a child with him?" She asked. I sniffed and forced myself to smile.

"The night before their engagement party, we went into the bar, right?" I said and she nodded.

"I purposely drunk myself. I was hurting that time. I don't care about who's around me anymore. All I want is to temporarily remove the pain even just for that night." I said.

　"And you end up with him on bed?" SHe spoke so softly that I nodded.

　"I end up with him on bed. Maybe I should still be grateful that I woke up first. I woke up before him earlier. Imagine the terrified look I had after knowing it was him?" I took a deep breath.

　"I ran away that morning, with nothing in my pocket. I called my sister, but I never told her that I had a one night stand with her fiancée. I choose to keep my mouth shut. She send me enough money for me to live for three days, she also took care of my paperwork so that I could continue studying in Japan. That's where I meet James. He also helped me together with my sister. " I said.

　"Reshan don't deserve this." She said softly and also looked at the emptiness. I know, she don't deserved all of this. But what can I do. I didn't slept with him intentionally. I was just drunk that night. I don't know what I did.

　But for some reason, I'm thankful for having my son. I can't be with the man I love but he give me a reason to be happy at least.