Chapter Three
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She opened her eyes and noticed that it was nearly dark when she looked outside the window.
She glance on the clock. It is quarter to six.
Her eyes widened and hurriedly went to the bathroom to take a quick shower.
After a few moments, she put on her white robe. She is currently drying her hair when she heard the buzz of the horn.
She looked outside and saw Genesis getting out of his car. She went downstairs and opened the front door.
"Please come in. I'm sorry I am still not dress. I fell asleep and woke up late." she explained.
"It's fine. I'll wait for you here while you are preparing." he said while looking at her intently.
She saw him gazed down to her lips. She can't help herself mimic his actions.
She swallowed hard when his eyes went down on her robe, as if he is undressing her. Then he stared on her lips again and it seems like he wants to kiss her.
'The feeling was mutual..' her naughty thoughts.
The ring of the cellular phone breaks the moments of silence. She sighed. His forehead creased.
She shook her head and went upstairs. She started putting on her above the knee length, royal blue, spaghetti strap dress. She put on her royal blue sandals. She made her make up light so it would look natural on her face. She let her wavy hair loose then sprayed some perfume on her pulse points. Feeling contented on her looks after taking last glance on the mirror, she went downstairs.
Genesis is standing while holding her picture frame. She made her presence known by clicking her sandals.
She saw him smiled when he saw her.
"I guess you're ready to go?"
She gave him her sweetest smile and nodded.
He offered her his arms and she accepted it. They get inside the car and Genesis started the engine.
"I cooked paella and baked tahong. I hope you'll like those dishes."
"You won't believe it. But those dishes are my favorite."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. My mother used to cook paella when I was on third grade. Unlike any other child, they like sweet foods. But I can say I am different. What my mother cooks, be it vegetables or anything, I will definitely eat it."
She feels sad by remembering her mother. How she missed her mother.
"Can I meet her?"
She sadly shake her head.
"She's dead. She died fighting breast cancer."
She saw on her peripheral vision that he gave him a glance.
He stopped the car and holds her hand.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know."
"Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault. And it's been ten years. So I already accepted it. Though it hurts. Especially when my birthday and her death anniversary comes."
They both got silent. Maybe he feels that she don't want to talk about her mother's death. And she is glad he respects that.
Maybe he doesn't want her to be sad. It will ruin the evening.
The penthouse he is currently living is not that far. When they get inside his penthouse, she cannot help but to admire the interior of it.
The motif is black and white with the touch of gray. The paintings on the living room made it alive. The large flat screen television is on the center of yhe living room. On the opposite side is the mini center table and a black L-shaped sofa.
"I'll just heat the food. Have a sit." he said while removing his coat and tie. He folds the sleeve of his polo on his elbows.
"What would you like? Tea, coffee, juice?"
"Coffee will do. Thank you."
"No problem. Feel at home."
Without him on her sight, she continued scanning the room.
Every inch of the house is manly.
She draw near the table, below the oval shaped mirror. Genesis has a picture with a beatiful lady. They are both smiling while looking at each other.
They look both in love.
She felt a pang of pain in her heart.
Is she jealous? She should not be. She has no right to feel this way.
She can't help thinking why the lady in the picture isn't the one he should give the offer.
Why did he chose her?
'I am looking for someone who is not after our family's wealth..'
She remembered telling that to her.
Does it mean the lady in the picture is after the Fuentebella clan's wealth?
But she looked rich, educated and above all, she is breathtakingly beautiful.
"That is my ex Candice."
She hold her breath, turned her gaze towards him.
He gave him an apologetic smile.
"Did I surprise you? Sorry.."
"N-no it's okay."
"Well, if that's the case, let's go and eat dinner."
She took a last glance at the picture before she followed Genesis to the dining area.
She want to know more about Candice.
Does Genesis still love her?
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