"Fine. Let's stop this." Axis uttered and that words of his break my heart into tiny pieces.
I tightened my grip on the door knob and I secretly bit my lip; and tried my best for him not to hear my sobs. It's just so painful for me to hear these words coming out of his mouth, but I have to accept it.
“Y-yeah. Let's stop—" I wasn't able to finish my words because he held my hand until we both faced each other. I just looked in the other direction because I don't want him to see me crying.
I know, Axis was stupid but I was stupider because I fell in love with him. Fine, I'm now admitting that I don't just like Axis. I think it's more than that because with this emotions I'm feeling right now, I guess I already fell for him. But what's the sense? He's already committed to someone and it's better for me to just let my feelings for him fade because he doesn't like me at all.
"Look at me Yasha Reese," he said with a serious tone and that made my tears pooled
Wearing a short flutter sleeve and A-line skirt, I rushed myself going inside the elevator, but my luck today betrayed me because I saw Axis heading his way at me. He also entered the elevator and stood next to me."Good morning," he greeted at me as his smile was plastered on his face. I just smiled at him and shut myself up. I just avoided looking at him. As long as I can, I will now really forget him, not because I have to but because I need to.When the elevator opened, I quickly got out of there but he stopped me by holding one of my hands. "I'll drop you at your restaurant," he said smilingly. I gasped slightly before I looked at him."There's no need. I'll use my car today," I answered and turned back at him without waiting for his words. I'm sorry but I have to do this Axis.When I got to the basement, I took another deep breath. Stand up for what you said, Yash. You have to forget him if you don’t want to get hurt. I reminded myself.That day,
It's been a few hours since I arrived at my unit but I don't know why the conversation Aishi and I had earlier seemed to echo in my brain."I'm not avoiding him." I insisted."Oh? Really?" She teasingly mocked at me. "Whereas before, when he goes to the restaurant, you always go with him. Then it's only now that he visited you again, but you refused right away. I bet you are not really avoiding him," she added, the side of her lips rose and I know she meant another things with those words.I let out a deep sigh as that conversation traveled back in my mind. Fine. Aishi was definitely right but I'm not doing this for no reason. If you just only knew why I am doing this to him Aishi. If you just only knew."The Starlight had rescheduled the next shoot. Would you like to come?" Aishi asked while sipping on her coffee."When will it be?" I asked back."Next week, but I don't know the exact date yet. They are rushing the next magazine," she answered.
With our eyes still locked into each other, I was the first to look away from Axis' gaze. Diverting my attention into something, I just turned to Darrel and smiled at him."We are already here at my unit. Thank you for delivering me here, Darrel." When I saw him smiled back at me, I waved my hand and I quickly went inside my unit.When I closed the door, I just felt the hot liquid that flows down my face. "You're too shallow Yasha!" I angrily scolded myself and just laughed bitterly at the end.I guess this is the effect of being hurt. You stupid idiot, it's your fault! Why did I like you? Why did I fell for you?I emitted a long and deep breath. Letting few minutes to pass, I approached the vanity mirror near the door and looked at my own reflection. There were still tears trailing down my face."I thought you're going to forget about him, Yasha? You just saw him with that Kelly Jocson and now you started crying!" I feel like a madman scolding myself.
I was sitting in a single sofa while Axis was in front of me. Only the center table mediates the distance between the two of us. Obviously, we were inside his unit. I didn't know how it happened or maybe I was too pre-occupied because of what have happened earlier to the point that I didn't realize that I followed him here inside.I remained quiet and felt like I'm totally a statue here at where I sat. I couldn't move nor I couldn't able to move. Everytime my eyes were meeting Axis' gaze, I end up looking away. Darn it! I can't look directly into his eyes.I bit my lower lip and took a deep breath. I looked in Axis' direction again, secretly, only to notice that he's looking at me. He was leaning against the backrest of the sofa, sitting with legs crossed and was smiling broadly.My forehead creased. "What are you looking?" I rudely asked, raising my left brow, but truth is it's my only way to hide the awkwardness I'm feeling because I don't know how to behave norm
Axis told me that this place was a private island. That's why there aren't too many people. As what he has told me, everything is really complete in all things. The rest house has two rooms and is also spacious. The living room was made of glass wall where in you were able to see the beauty of the sea.In the afternoon, Axis and I grilled the fishes we got on the shore. There are also fruits around. Even though the island is private, there is still electricity. I actually message Aishi that I was here in Batangas with Axis so they don't have to worry about me. After that, I just place my phone to the bed and I never touch it again. I just really want to make the most out of this vacation.The next day, I woke up because of the sunlight hitting my face. I stood up from bed, went to the window, and when I opened it, the blue sea and the green leaves of the trees welcomed my eyes. Gosh, how I love this view."Good morning sunshine!" I greeted happily. I even laughed w
Months quickly passed by and during those months, lot of things happened.Starlight became now the top modeling agency in the country. They were already training teen model ages 13 and above which is quite amazing and it's an opportunity for me to be one of those trainers who train them.As for the mean time, I'm having my break time in showbiz industry. The restaurant was doing well too. There were times that we're encountering different problems because of some customers, but we always make sure to do our best to fix everything."You think all of these are okay now?" I asked Aishi after putting what I cooked in a flat circle plate.We've accepted catering because the granddaughter of one of the most famous artists which is Mrs. Gina Malabar will be celebrating her debut and luckily, they chose our restaurant. Who am I to not accept it, right? Besides it's a great privilege for us as well to the restaurant itself to make its own name."Yeah, don'
After fixing so many papers on top of my table, I turned to my side and saw Axis busy watching on what I'm doing. Oh, I almost forgot that he's here.I looked at him and arched my brows. "Why are you still here?""Why? Don't you want me to be here?" he asked innocently."Of course not!" I immediately refused and I saw how smirk formed on his lips. Darn! "I... I m-mean... yes... uh... no..." With my voice stammering, Axis adjusted his seat and addressed me properly."Is it that hard for you to admit that you want me here woman?" he teased, wiggling his brows."It's not like that!" I nagged, defending myself. "You're not doing anything here anyway, why don't you just go to your office, then?" I abruptly changed the topic."Visiting you, watching you, and being with you. So, for you am I still doing nothing?" he asked staring straight at me. All I could do is to avoid an eye contact with him. I really can't stand his stares especially since he's just
"What do you mean postponed?"[The photoshoot for today was postponed.] Aishi, who's on the other line answered back. My forehead furrowed. Why am I not informed about it? And why was the photoshoot postponed?"Why is that?" I asked curiously.[I don't know. That's what the photographer told me.] I nodded even though I knew Aishi couldn't see me. Why so sudden? What's the reason, then?After that call, I immediately put my phone down. I already dressed up. I was supposed to go to the place where the shoot would be held but then I was told that it was postponed. What should I do now?Without thinking much, I took my phone again and stormed out of my unit. When I got off the elevator, I went directly to where my car was parked, went inside it and started the engine. I don’t know where I’m going. I just found out that I'm already in front of the building with the big initials AC on its top.Oh! Averion Company? I stopped the car and got out, and went