Foretold by Fate

Chapter 11

Addison's POV

The moment I went outside, I almost bumped into someone again, luckily the man I was about to bump into quickly skipped and responded.

I don't know after I performed, it feels like I am ashamed of them—especially with Sylvester because since I started singing he never took his eyes from me.

"It is okay Addison! You did great earlier and you could even notice it, when strangers clapped on you." I mumbled in front of the mirror.

I am already inside the restroom of the mall and I am all alone right now. I never thought that I would sing earlier because I rarely do that actually. I stayed more than a few minutes here thinking about something.

"Hey? What took you so long here inside?"

"O-oh hi David, nothing I just want to be here alone for a few moments," I answered him. "A-actually, I am not used to that kind of situation before, singing in front of many people," I added.

"Your voice is amazing, and I almost fell for you singing that song."

I was shocked after he uttered those words to me. I've never been confident for my whole life and I always doubt my capability even though I know from myself that I have the potential.

It has always been the hardest part for me to show off my talent and that's the reason why I automatically ran from them.

"I-I don't know actually w-what to react and say because it is my first time hearing a compliment from other people," I explained to him. "It has always been my mother who always compliments everything I do—what are the things I love to do," I added.

"You know what, you should be proud of the talent you have! You are incredible! You are amazing! Always remember that," he expounded. "If that's the case then from now on, I'll be complimenting you every time I see you, okay? I want to boost your confidence," he persisted.

It feels like, the boys that surrounds me are full of wisdom in life. They're so matured enough to understand life just like what is happening right now between us. I never knew that he has that kind of traits. Well, I think it is because he was already orphan, and he's been through a lot already.

"T-thank you so much, I am really speechless at the moment knowing I am talking to a professional man and we tend to know each other earlier, and it's kinda weird. I-I mean, you are genuine and you really are so approachable like you don't want to create barriers from the person you met," I explained to him what I am feeling right now. "Let's go? The kids might already be looking for us." He nodded and we exited from the restroom.

We walked towards the kids zone again and we looked for the kids.

"There!" He pointed at the left and I saw the kids seated near the claw machine together with Sylvester with his poker face.

"What took you guys so long in the restroom?"

The way he uttered those words are something like he's thinking that me and David do something erotic. This man is really kind, weird and he really is unpredictable.

"Don't worry Bro, I just go after him because I am worried about him," David explained.

"A-ah yes Sir, I am sorry because my stomach suddenly aches. That was actually the reason why we took so long in the restroom." I second emotion because this man really thinks otherworldly.

"Okay let's go then!" He stood up from his seat but I stopped him.

"A-ah Sir can I h-have a favor?" I stuttered asking him but he didn't reply so I started to explain what's the favor I wanted to ask from him. "Can I drop by our home? I-I just want to give you the money you gave me earlier," I explained to him carefully.

"Okay, let's go," he said and he just walked in front of me as if I did not exist.

"Sometimes evil, sometimes an angel," I mumbled.

After that short conversation, I followed them. I almost left them since I stayed for a minute and just watched them walk away.

The moment we reached the parking lot of the mall David approached me. "Sylvester said that you should accompany him on his car since you're his personal assistant, don't worry about me and the kids we're just fine okay?" he explained. "I enjoyed today! Nice meeting you!" he added.

"Y-yeah sure, I also enjoyed today, thank you so much for the treat!" He nodded and he bid goodbye.

Meanwhile, I just walked towards the car of my boss, and I am kinda shy opening the door because this car is very expensive. Minutes had passed, I still didn't open the door and then suddenly the window slowly opened.

"What are you waiting outside? Are you waiting for me to open the door for you? How lucky you are!" he snorted.

Because of the anger I felt, I opened the door and closed it as hard as I could. This man is really getting on my nerves.

"Tsk! As if you're beautiful!" he mumbled but still I heard what he said.

"I am of course!" I was reprimanded.

"In your dreams." And he suddenly started the car and drove it fastly.

"S-sir! Make it slow please!" I shouted because I didn't hear anything, only the speed of his car. "P-please…"

The moment I said please, I opened my eyes and the car was now at its normal speed.

"Are we going to meet Jesus today S-sir?" I said sarcastically. "If you want to die, do it on your own and do not include me," I added.

"What are you thinking about? Do you think I want to die? Not yet, I have something to chase first before I die," he answered me. "I am just tripping on you," he even added.

I just rolled my eyes because of dismay. I never thought that he knew the word 'trip' or even 'joke' since it is not obvious on his poker face as always seen on him.

"We are here already." The moment he told me that, I automatically looked outside. And yeah we're already here.

"You know the exact place where I lived?" I curiously asked him.

"Stupi*! Of course I read your resume and I know this place also," he explained. "By the way, get the box at the backseat and give it to your parents."

I am about to say something but he stopped me. "Don't say anything, just follow what I have told you," he said.

For the second time around I just rolled my eyes because of him. I get the box and bring it inside our home. He gaves me thirty minutes to be with my Mom.

"Call your Boss, let him in Honey," Mom and Dad insisted.

"Okay Mom, I'll call him right away," I replied.

After I answered my parents I quickly ran outside and knocked on the window of Sylvester.

"What?"

"S-sir my parents are inviting you to go inside," I told him.

"Okay." He opened his door directly and I gave him space.

He just followed me, and my parents were happy to see my Boss inside our home. But the thing that made me shocked was when Sylvester went directly to my parents and he did the Filipino culture called 'mano po.'

"I am very sorry Sir, this is just our humble home," Mom said.

"But you are welcome here Sir, anytime you want," Dad added.

"No worries Tita and Tito, I am comfortable anywhere, and please don't call me Sir, just call me Sylvester or anything you want," he said happily.

"Since you are here already, S-Sylvester, you can join us with our dinner," Mom initiated.

"Yeah sure Tita, you know what adobo is my favorite one and I think it's my lucky day today?" he explained.

I thought he would decline my parents' offer but I was surprised by his answers and he even told us that Adobo is his favorite? Now I know.

"Oh that was great! You know you can ask Addison to cook it for you, he's way too good when it comes to adobo than me, right Honey?" Mom said.

"W-what!?" I was shocked the moment Mom called my name.

"I said let's eat and please lead the prayer."

Before I led the prayer, we seated first on our designated chairs. I don't know, it is just kinda awkward right now.

"In the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit, Amen." I started the prayer.

"Bless us, O God. Bless our food and our drink. Since you redeemed us so dearly and delivered us from evil, as you gave us a share in this food so may you give us a share in eternal life."

"Happy eating! You can eat anything you want, Sylvester, don't be shy okay?" Sylvester nodded and he just felt that he was in his own home.

"Stop looking at me, you can start eating. Don't worry I am really fine," he suddenly said and I was shocked.

My parents laughed at me. Maybe they knew what I was feeling right now. I started getting rice and adobo.

My parents started the conversation with Sylvester. I am just listening to them. I don't know if I can't relate to their topic, but I laughed together with them if the topic is kinda hilarious.

I think I am starting to like Sylvester again. I don't know, he's versatile but I know what he was showing to us right now is really him. Very natural, even those laughter of his—what a cute yet devilish man.

"Why so silent?" Mom asked

"Mom, I am just happy that I am eating right now together with my boss, so yeah let me digest the moment and enjoy it," I answered.

"Well, thanks also to you Sylvester for accepting our request, you may come here again if you want just to call us okay?" My Mom handed the small paper and I know that paper is their contact number.

"Thank you so much Tita and Tito, your adobo is really good and I have a great time eating with you tonight! And this is new again for me, since it's been a long time that I haven't seen my parents since they're both busy," he blubbered.

Oh? I thought he was living his best life but I was wrong. It is actually one of the problems that rich people always face. Like, you have everything, but the only thing that is always lacking is the love and bond of the family.

They are always longing for the love that they have never experienced yet because that's the only thing that will make them feel complete.