When Everything Fails (De Chavez #2)

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

WE WERE scheduled to fly to California tomorrow. Kei and I agreed to just meet inside the plane and used a different car to go to the airport. To ensure that this will not cause a rumor, Quincy had posted minutes ago on her Twitter that she was in California and she was expecting someone special there. It was a total lie since she took a flight yesterday to go to Denmark to visit the love of her life.

Damn, I owed her so much with this one. I didn't know what I would do without her right now. If weren't for Quincy, I would have still wallowed in the dark abyss of loneliness and depression. I would still contemplate the what-ifs and I would still resent not only my father but also myself. This wasn't easy at all. There would be a chance that we will be busted but I would like to savor the moment and set aside the possible fall-out of all this.

A heavy sight slipped out of my lips as I looked around the set. Tomorrow will be my off. It will be a long weekend for me and I cannot wait to spend it with Kei. Images flashed in my head. That caused my lips to curl upward and my chest constricted with so much happiness. I guessed no one would ruin my mood right now, even the so-called Roi Vasquez who was sitting next to me, showing me the photo of his new prospect. It was a rookie model in the Agency I came from. Despite the indifference that I felt for the list of girls he had, I still peered at his phone and stared at the woman. She was beautiful, indeed. With black silky hair, whiskey orbs of eyes, and full lips that were nothing but sensual. His type, I see.

"I've seen her in the bar last night..." Roi uttered while scrolling through the Instagram profile of the woman. He was careful that he would not accidentally like any of her photos. He was so dumb to use his official account to stalk someone. "Man, she was so hot. I got to talk to her and got her number. I invited her to my apartment but she refused. She said she doesn't want any drama in her life if we are caught by the paparazzi."

I grinned at his misery, "Guess someone got blue balls last night,"

A groan rumbled in his throat before he leaned on the recliner and threw his head back as if he was that miserable. I shook my head but the smile on my face did not falter. He opened his one eye to glimpse at me and the side of his lips quirked upward in a lopsided grin.

"You know you can help with my blue balls." He wiggled his brows at me.

Goosebumps of disgust started to pebble over my skin when I heard his innuendo. I rolled my eyes at him and winced, "You know, never in my life I will kneel in front of you, right?"

He snorted loudly, I wanted to punch his arrogant face, "It doesn't need to be serious. It would just be a casual thing." He smirked, "You know, you can gain experiences through my body."

If we weren't surrounded by crew, I would have punched him right in his face but I calmed myself down and prayed for my patience not to snap in front of the people in the set.

"Thank you for the offer but I'll pass."

He chuckled and nudged my elbow, "I guess I am not just the only one seeing someone."

My heartbeats picked up in speed upon hearing his conclusion. I looked up at him and I saw a glint of confirmation in his eyes when my composure was slightly shaken but his words. A mischievous grin rolled on his lips as he shook his head.

"Got it," he winked at me, "What a sneaky woman."

"What are you talking about?" I tried to lie, "I don't have someone—"

"Hotcake, don't worry. Your secret is still safe. I would not do such a thing to ruin your little play. Just be careful."

I rolled my eyes. I knew nothing could make him believe otherwise. I heaved a sigh and turned my attention in front. May scene ngayon ang ibang cast at pinapanuod namin sila ngayon. Hindi na ako nagsalita pagkatapos no'n dahil wala na akong masabi. Fear started to crack my comfort. Damn it, why was I so easy to read and why the hell did I give off that expression that affirmed his conclusion? I wanted to slap myself for being so stupid.