Soleil’s POV
“WHAT DID you just say?” I clarified.
“Bingi ka ba, chikababes? Sabi ko, gusto kita. Gustong-gusto kita, Verona.”
I laughed sarcastically.
“Dapat ka lang talagang lumayo sa akin.”
“Bakit ko naman gagawin ‘yon?” he confidently replied, even meeting my gaze.
“Because I don’t like you. Period. Huwag na huwag kang magpapakita sa akin. You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.” Those were my final words to him before I hopped into the car. I slammed the door shut.
“Let’s go, Maximus,” I ordered.
Maximus quietly followed my command and drove the car as fast as he could. Ang tindi ng confidence ng lalaki na ‘yon para sabihin straight to my face na gusto n’ya ako? As if kaya n’yang mabuhay tulad ng buhay ko.
“Did you make sure our men were treated?” I asked.
“Yes, H
