Inexorable Encounter

Chapter 36

I called Yurie early in the morning. She's a morning person, so I was not worried about waking her up this early.

"Good morning, Belle. Bakit ka napatawag?"

I was about to answer when I saw Mom trying to go out, but she stopped when she saw me. I saw her throat wave before closing the door instead of going out. I rolled my eyes and continued going down.

"Can you prepare my bank accounts and ask Cristy to prepare my meetings with the representatives?" I asked. "All my pending projects."

"Bakit?"

"Don't ask why, Yurie." I took a breath. "I asked you because Cristy will ask a lot of questions if I directly ask her this favor."

"Tatanungin din ako ni Tita Cristy regarding this."

I sighed. "Just tell her what I said. You will know when the meetings are held, and tell her that she should prioritize the upcoming projects I have."

"Huwag ka sanang gagawa ng ikakasira mo, Belle."

I smirked. "Don't worry, I have no honor anymore." Then I scoffed before I ended the call.

Alone with Zedie and Zion in the dining area, they greeted me. I just smiled at them before taking my seat. Zedie informed me that Leon went to the municipal early while Dad had a breakfast meeting with some friends. I only nodded and ate.

I was in the middle of my omelet when I heard Zedie ask Zion. "Your grandma is still not here, Zi. Can you call her again to join us?" Zion nodded.

I stopped him when he was about to take off his seat. "Your grandma won't join us, Zi." They looked at me. Zion nodded and gave me an okay sign before eating again.

"Sinabi niya sa'yo?" Zedie asked. "Um-oo siya kanina kay Zi, and she told him na susunod siya."

I shrugged. "When she saw me, she immediately hid herself in their room."

"Are you still not okay?" I was stunned by her question.

I scoffed. "We had never been okay."

She smiled sadly. "How are you?" She asked, making me freeze.

I cleared my throat. "Thanks for asking, Zedie, that really means a lot, but I know you have my mom's side."

She shook her head. "That's not right, Belle. You're my family, so I cared for you too."

"Family." I nodded. "I'm done. Thank you again." I wiped my mouth, then I kissed Zion. There was something about Zedie's look, but I ignored it.

When I saw Lisa, I asked her to follow me, and when we went to my room, I faced her. "Tell Manang that I want her to pack some breakfast meal, then give them to my driver. He already knows what to do with them." She nodded.

I turned my back and then I held my doorknob. "Ah." Then I looked at her again. She stopped retreating. "Bring her breakfast." I looked at their door before Lisa. "Don't tell her it was me who ordered it. That's all." And I went inside.

My day went too plain. I stayed in the room alone. I didn't accept any disturbances. No one in this house bothered me. I badly want to call my long hair, but I don't have the courage to do it. I didn't visit Inna because of my conscience, but I made sure that she would eat her meals. I ordered Manang to add one person to every meal we would have and packed it. My driver will deliver it to Inna, and he will inform me about her. I just want to make sure that she won't miss eating and won't get tired of cooking because she's alone right now. I can't afford to make her sick while long hair was away. It will freak him out.