My Unpredicted Love Story

chaptie 5

The week passed by as if it was nothing. Christian didn't bother me anymore.

I didn't get a chance to see papa again.

Timothy hadn't visited the coffee. Maybe he'd gone back to his wife...ouch pain.

I have already

told mama and Pierre that I was going to New York. Thank God they're fine with it.

"You okay P?" Rylah asked

"Yep, I'm fine."

We just opened the cafe.

"Good morning sir." I greeted the customer.

"Morning," he replied,

"What's your name, pretty?"he asked, giving me his sweetest smile.

I pointed to my nameplate,and he looked at it.

I'm not in the mood to have a conversation.

"What a cute name you got there."

I know right.

I gave his order.

"Can I have your number?"

Without hesitation, I gave him my number.

"I'll text you later." He walked out with his order in his hand.

"Why'd you give me him number?"Rylah asked.

Here she goes again.

"I'm tired of arguing, so why not give it?And,I could block him anytime." I said, shrugging my shoulders.

Time passes by,and it's already 5.

"Are you single,miss?" Our customer from the other day asked again.

Why doesn't he get tired?

"Yes."

I saw him smile.

"So,can we have dinner?"

That's fast.

"No,she can't." Somebody answered for me.

Came from a deep voice

When I looked at the man who answered for me,I saw Timothy. Looking at me with his dark aura... that's so hot.

"I'm sure she can answer for herself," The man said.

"Well?" The three of them looked at me.

"I'm sorry I can't.I also have to attend a family dinner," I said politely.

Yes,we have a family dinner.

"Okay...can I at least have your number?"

Tiningnan ko sila HAHAHHAH parang mga timang.

"Sure."

His face lit up.

On the other hand, I saw how Timothy's face darkened.

"Bye, I'll call you later Miss. De Leon"

I just smiled.

"Why did you give your number, De león?" He said in a cold voice.

"Why not?"

"Why not!? Really? It's still work hours and you are getting paid to work not to flirt!"

Wtf?I'm flirting?

"Excuse me?" I said, still not believing what he said.

" Don't pretend like you did not hear what I just said. "

" Yes, I didn't hear it,care to repeat it?"

" I said I am paying you to work not to fl--."

I did not let him finish.

I slapped him hard.

"Oh! my god" Rylah said while covering her mouth in shock.

My hands hurt... thick face he got.

He looked at me with wide eyes.

" I'm so sorry Sir. I'm very sorry."Rylah apologized for me.

He pulled me to my locker.

" Girl!!!why did you do that?" Rylah said and she's still in chick from what I did.

I didn't answer her and just changed my clothes.

"What will happen to our New York?" Rylah said, putting her hand on her forehead.

Shit.

I need to find another job.

"Rylah,keep calm, I'm the one who slapped him, not you, and I'm sure you'll go."

"What about you?"

" Maybe I'll just find another job."

She hugged me.

I don't wanna cry...that man deserves it... he's so disrespectful and rude...I should've punched him.

*Ring

My phone rang.

" Close the shop. I'll just take this call."sabi ko

" Hello."

"P,don't forget we have had dinner."my mom reminded me.

" Yes,mamà."

" And P bring Rylah with you."

"Okies"

Rylah is like a family to us.She doesn't have any family here...And my mother told her that she could live with us but she doesn't want to be a burden, daw.

I went out and the rude man is not there anymore.

Thank God, he's not here.

"Let's go, Ryl, you're coming with me."

"Where?"

"Family dinner."

I saw her face lit up... I'm sure she misses her mom.

We walk our way to my house. We're going to change clothes. I'll lend my clothes to Rylah.

My mom told me to wear something nice.

I wore a black sleeveless dress and heels... I just curled my hair and Rylah put make-up on me even though I didn't want to.

Rylah wore my brand new red dress. I'm just so glad because no one's gonna wear it. It looks ugly, but I'm sure it will look nice to her.

"Holy s**t! Are you sure we're just going to dinner?"

I chuckled.

My mom doesn't want to see me looking like rug there.

"Let's go,pretty lady?" I asked her.

"Lezzgo, you look gorgeous."

I used one of the cars in the garage and drove to the restaurant.

I stopped in front of the restaurant and gave the key to the chauffeur.

"Good evening madam." The receptionist greeted me.

" Do you have a reservation?"

" Yes,De león," I answered.

She checked.

" This way, ma'am."

I instantly saw my mom sipping wine.

"The people in here look so expensive,P."

Of course, after all, we are at a five-star restaurant.

Dinner is like a family thing that we do every once a month...and maybe this is the last day because mom's going back to work na.

"Hi, Tita Peachy." Rylah greeted and hugged my mom.

"Hello, beautiful ladies."

I kissed my mom...and we sat down.

"Here's the menu. Order whatever you want."

Yessss. Yummy

"Where's Pierre mom?" Tanong ko.

"He's gonna be late...you know a medicine student is never right on time."she said while sipping wine.

We continued our conversation...I looked around the rest...when I saw a familiar face.

What a f*****g small world.

I looked away but it was too late. He already saw me.

"Excuse me,I'll just go to the comfort room."

They didn't even say a thing cuz they were busy talking.

I just hope Rylah won't see him.

I stood up and walked towards the comfort room.

fix my make up and hair.

I walked outside the comfort room and, to my surprise,

"Ms. De león,what a pleasant surprise."

"Timothy." Not calling him sir because I no longer have a job...and he's not my boss anymore.

I don't know why he looked shocked to see me here.

"You need anything?" I asked.

"I just uhmmm-I just want to say sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't mean to say those words, it's just that uhmmm-uhmm." Can't find the right words to say about his stupidity, huh.

"It's cool, I understand if I no longer have a job...I'm not sorry for slapping you though...excuse me, I need to go back."

I really don't have a job now.

I didn't wait for his respond.

"What took you so long?" My mom asked.

"I just saw my boss."

"What ? He's here?" Rylah asked.

" Where is he?"my mom asked.

" Why?"

"I wanna meet him."

"No,yo-"

Before I could finish, I saw Rylah waving her hands in the air.

I saw Timothy walking toward our direction.

"Good evening,ladies"

"Tigress", Timothy said, and bowed his head.

They knew each other?

Did he just call my mom Tigress?

"Good evening,Panther." My mom's voice changed to a serious tone.

Who's panther?

"State your business,Panther."

I've never seen my mom this serious.

Rylah and I looked at each other...confused

"I am here for a meeting,Tigress.I have no business for you."

"Codigo cuatro."my mom said.

Wtf is code four?

" It was nice seeing you here,Tigress."

"You too. Care to join us?" Mom asked.

I felt my heart beating fast.

" I would love to but,I have a business with someone else,Tigress."

"How are you two related?"Timothy asked.

"She's my daughter,Panther."

Timothy's eyes widened. He looked pale.

I almost laughed at his face.

"Well,Panther.I think your date is waiting for you." My mom said.

" Yes,Tigress.Sorry to bother you."

" Did you tell your mom?"Timothy looked at me.

" Tell me what,Penelope?"

"Rylah and Penelope are going to New York to run another branch of my coffee shop,ma'am."he said while looking at me and Rylah.

he's not gong to fire me?

" Oh!that,yeah she already told me the other day...take care of my daughters ,Panther.You will be held accountable for their safety."my mom said in a serious tone.

" Yes,tigress.Have a good night ladies...Penelope."he said, looking at me, and then he went back to their table.

I just smiled.

"You got a handsome man P."sabi ni Rylah

"He's not my man,Rylah!"

"Not yet."sabi ni Rylah.

" How did you know him, mama? And why Panther? Why Tigress,it's not that it doesn't suit you because it does." I asked my mom.

" This is not the right time for that,Penelope.". Avoiding my question." Let's eat"

I looked at Timothy's table. He's with a girl and here I thought it was a meeting. Why am I acting like this? Gosh.

The girl is so beautiful. Maybe she's a model.

I just looked at them, they looked sweet... I was about to look away but he caught me staring at them.

Omg what will he think?

I looked around the restaurant because mom and Rylah are talking about things I can't relate to ugh! Where are you, Pierre!?

"Pierre!" I shouted, waving my hand in the air out of excitement.

I saw people looking at me HEHE...

"Hi girls", he kissed each one of us on the cheeks.

I hugged him and he sat beside me.

We started eating and talking...Pierre started teasing Rylah as if she's lesbian.

"I'm not lesbian Pierre...maybe you got something to ask your dearest sister, because your future brother-in-law is here." Rylah changing the topic is so f*****g smooth.

"Rylah!"

" Did I miss something ate?"

"sure,you did"rylah tease me.

I looked at mom. She looked uncomfortable.

I looked over at Timothy's table, and to my shock he's looking at us too...he raised his wine glass.

I just smiled.

While we were eating dessert, Pierre put his hands on my shoulder and rested his head on them.

"I'm tired."

" Let's go home then."

"Who's that man staring at you?"Pierre said, pointing to Timothy.

"That's our boss Pierre...isn't he handsome?" Rylah said.

"He likes you", Pierre whispered in my ear.

me? He like me? You must be dreaming.

"What are you talking about, Pierre? Don't talk like that, mama. I might hear us. I don't want to see issues." I whispered back.

He just smiled and pulled me closer to him.

He's acting weird.

"Hey!I can't breathe."

He still didn't let me go. When I looked at him, his attention was not at me, but on Timothy.

I looked at Timothy and his date...only to see that they were both looking at us too.

Pierre looked at me and kissed my forehead.

Well, it's a normal thing he does,but it's out of nowhere and I'm shocked.

Timothy looked at me with his cold eyes and dark aura.

Just a while ago he was smiling and raising his glass at me.

What did I do this time?