chapter 1
1st Person's POV
"Is this all?" My bestfriend coldly asked when she received my files and starts scanning through.
"Yes, even my police and barangay clearance. Wait, is it really necessary then? H-I'm not going to get a job," I replied.
"Still, and it's no joke you let Z in," Renee. My bestfriend retorted.
"I know. I just really need to," I said in a low voice.
"Isn't it really possible to pay off that huge debt of yours? That couple is really very," Bahid's voice was irritated.
"It's okay. I've already started. And please, if you're really a friend, you should just support me Ren, we already talked about this."
"Okay. I'm helping you Ziaren but not like this !and I really felt so bad thinking that I can't even do anything, that it is the least thing that I could do. Because if I was just rich, I would have slapped the money to pay the debts you owe. i just can't have the guts to watch my bestfriend willing to be pregnant by someone just for the money. "She looked at me almost pleading.
"Stop this Ren, you're not helping. Please," I just turned my attention away from him and went instead.
"Well, you're not sure to pass either so it's okay too," She breathed a sigh and leaned back in the swivel chair in her office.
"What do you mean?" I frowned at the question.
"You're virgin Z, they won't let you." I was silent for a moment at what he said. Is that still necessary? Heck.
"Well, not anymore," I said cooly to his surprise.
"What?" I won't stutter, won't stutter, won't stutter.
"I'm no longer a virgin Renee," I lied.
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Waiting for the call back feels much more nervous than that not-so-called interview with my bestfriend. of course, it is much more of a scolding than interviewing. However, he sent me back after 36 hours because I still needed to check up for health matters and get a medical record.
So much for being a child bearer. sometimes I even think of stepping back because I'm just wasting my money and it seems like I'm too vague to be approved. Because I am aware that I am not the only one who tried. I heard a conversation from the head of staff earlier who said that many would really try not only for money because there was also the man who did all this and was really being chased. but, I haven't heard a name because they don't seem to know each other and they just hear that gossip. the whole staffs doen't even know which company started and the identity of that Company and the person behind it remained private, neither also my bestfriend.
How to chase a gay man? It's obvious that it's just a race and that's all. Tss, ladies oh.
"Mscorvado! You're back, you're early for your duty now, you haven't shifted yet. "I heard our manager here at the Restaurant where I work.
"Yes, my interview ended early," He didn't know what I entered but he knew that I had an interview today because I knew.
"That's good. So, you're going to leave us here?"
"Oh no, I didn't get a job hehe,"
"Then what is it?"
I couldn't answer and all I did to him was a forced smile and a nod and left to start working.
"Visit!" I heard a call from one of my colleagues. Si Klein. he is also orphaned by his real parents like me but he is even luckier because his relatives took him in. It's not like I don't have a known relative because Dad didn't introduce me when he was alive.
I just stuck to what I was doing and ignored him. Because I'm awkward with people who confess their feelings to me, especially if I'm a close friend. He's the only one I'm closest to here except for the other boys because mostly women don't talk to me and are rude to me. i don't know why.
"Ui, talk to me." I started walking and ignored him as if no one could hear. "Don't be like this. I keep thinking that maybe you like me too." I stopped walking and saw Freya (also waitress) who looked at me and who frowned and had a streak of annoyance on her face. He likes Klein so much that even if he doesn't say it, I can feel it.
I took a deep breath and turned to him. "I don't like you Klein, aren't we talking?"
"We've been talking, you don't pay attention to me anymore. Oh, you're like a teen ager." He patted my forehead which made me squirm. "If you can avoid it, it's like I'm going to rape you." he laughed then leans on the counter crossed arms.
"Eh k-kasi ..."I sniffed and just frowned at him. Why am I avoiding him? In the few years I've known this man, I don't seem to be used to his antics. Yes, Klein is undeniably handsome. the handsome actor, it seems, just lacks half a bath and he's perfect. Dating is strong for young people because when you look at it, he still looks like a teen ager. He was tall, just a baby face.
“You’re contributing,” He cooly said.
"I love you Klein, but as a friend or younger brother, okay? Please, let's just be friends," I said and for a moment Freya looked back and saw that she was no longer there.
"I said I love you, I didn't say I love youyou're a woman, your wind is your wind. "he laughed." Hey, I just confessed, I didn't say I'm a lover Ha-ha! "
"You're crazy!" I held out my hand to him.
"Wopps!" He crossed her arms in mid air shielding himself. "You've already hurt me emotionally, you're going to stay physically. You're also a sadist. By the way, how was your interview?"
"It's good. I got through connections mwehehe,"
"Yun oh. What's that for?" I fell silent at her question and focused my attention on Freya who suddenly screamed.
"Back to work please! That's enough dance!"
When I got home to the apartment there were so many people and music inside the house. it looks like there's a party because I don't know the casual ones and it looks like they regret eating with the apartment owner Madame Celsa.
"Oh, that's right Ziaren, eat, it's your room mate Irah's birthday. She's still catering a lot, she didn't say she's like the son of a very handsome business man!" Madame Celsa greeted me as I entered.
"There's an adonis who came into the house earlier and dropped Zia's panties! My ghad! He brought them here and gosh, I'm telling you maybe you're one of us here looking for a catch because he's weakening his knee!" Another one of us entered the apartment.
relative son of Businessman? Irah? There is a suspicion that I was really with him before that he was rich because of his actions and expensive things.
"Just in case, the one who looks like Kendall Jenner with him also looks like his wife. They're beautiful and very handsome! It's a pity Mr. Pogi.just eat here Zia, "said another of our companions who was a bit tough on English because of its language in their province.
"All right. I'll just go upstairs and get dressed,"
I didn't come to the room when I went up to where I thought Irah was in our room so that I could at least greet her.
I just decided to get dressed without Irah showing up in the room.
while getting dressed I heard Irah's cellphone on her bedside table getting some missed calls all through out since I took a shower and finished getting dressed. I don't want to answer because it's his privacy. but it was too naughty so I decided to just answer the call for a moment and let them know that Irah was gone.
(Cont.)
I get a little schocked too reading the Caller's registered name, it was 'Lucifer'. it also has a picture that is a bit blurred by the man in the suit and tie who obviously doesn't want to take the picture because his hand is covering half of his face, only his left eye and half of his nose are visible. It is in the office and sitting.
even if the picture is blurred, there is no denying the beauty of the person in the photo. The body is elegant and not too big but not too small either. The haircut is clean and obviously fragrant. Oh, scratch that.
as I stared at the cellphone, the call died that I hadn't even pressed.
"What is that, tsk. Still staring." I disobeyed myself. I waited a few more minutes for the next call but it didn't come what I expected and decided to just go down. I was already at the door when suddenly the cellphone rang again and I ran to answer it.
"Ow! Shit!" I moaned when I suddenly kicked the foot of my bed and hit my middle toe. It hurts!
but that didn’t stop me from getting to my room mate’s bedside table and quickly answering the call.
"H-hello?" I sat on Irah’s bed and touched the aching in my leg.
"Happy birthday," A baritone voice first greeted me on the other line when I felt my hair rise from my feet to the nape of my neck that he couldn't answer me. I feel like I'm being electrified. What the hell?
I heard two words that kept me quiet. i don't even know what to say!
"Receive my presents? I'm sorry I can't go back kid. I have so much of things to do, you know I'm busy. You're not there when I dropped my presents and I can't stay any longe- "I cut hi.
"I-I'm- I'm sorry sir, but this is not Irah, she's not-" And then he cuts me.
"Then who the fck is this?" Gone was the soothing voice and he suddenly evolves with a cold and harsh voice. I was dumbfounded by his answer and searched my brain for what to say.
I bit my nail while trying to answer. "This is Ziaren Corvado, Irah Dean's room matei was disturbed by your call sir and I- "
"Give that goddamn cellphone ro Irah,"
"But she's not her-"
"Then where the goddamn hell is she?"
I could feel the irritation in his voice and I was a bit infected with his mood because of his interruption of my answers. it's like I'm talking to someone who k-kidnapped for ransom people.
I just sneezed and took a deep breath "I don't know where the goddamn hell Irah is and I was about to tell you that but you keep on stopping me from explaining Sir.this goddamn cellphone is ringing for about half an hour so I decided to take the call and to also inform you that She's not fuckin 'here, "My voice was a bit high in response to her. I could also feel her sigh on the other side line and no longer answer mei also heaved a sigh and asked "I'm sorry. Can I just ask for your name Sir so that I could tell her that you called?" It's as if he doesn't even have a registered name on his cellphone. Well, sure. His attitude says so.
A long pause existed when, "Just tell her that Lucifer called."
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End of Chapter 1
