CORMAC [TDH - IV]

Chapter 28

IMARI NOELLE

Today, Yakov left early together with his bodyguards to attend an important summit held somewhere in Monaco. He didn't want to leave, he initially refused to go and proposed to cancel the summit, however, majority of the members didn't agree as according to them, today was the perfect day to discuss business.

It was me, Grace, and Yakov's men who were left in the penthouse. The place wasn't boring, in fact, I am thrilled to eat outside and enjoy Monaco's famous cuisines.

"Parang ang sarap lumabas ngayon." I broke the silence between me and Grace, thankfully, she finally glanced at me after a long time of browsing her phone.

Despite Grace being busy with her phone 24/7, I wouldn't deprive her the compliment that she's indeed trustworthy. Yakov wouldn't hire her if she was some careless woman though.

"I think so, too. Ang ganda ng weather today, perfect for beach trips or shopping spree?" pagbibiro niya. "Kidding!"

"Why not? Let's go shopping then!" sagot ko sa kanya.

"Are you sure? Kaya mo na ba?" she took a quick gaze at my belly and suddenly I felt conscious.

"Of course! Besides, I had enough rest already. Para mo naman akong ginawang sakitin sa lagay kong to."

"That's not what I meant, Ma'am." she chuckled, I know what her hint was. Grace stood up. "I'll go ask Dominic first if he'll allow."

"Does Dominic's approval matter?" pagtataray ko, but of course, it was a joke. "Ako na magsasabi para hindi siya makatanggi."

Tumango si Grace at kinuha ang isang hand-carry bag, sabay kaming lumabas ng kwarto. Tinahak namin ang staircase at dumiretso sa may lounge ng penthouse kung saan ay kumportableng nakaupo ang mga tauhan ni Yakov.

"Nasaan si Dominic?" I asked them. They turned their gazes to me and shifted into their formal aura.

"He's eating in the kitchen, Ma'am. Do you need anything?" another guy asked and I politely shook my head.

Dumiretso na ako sa may kitchen at naabutan ko si Dominic na sayang saya habang kumakain ng Kobe Strip Steak.

"What can I do for you, Ma'am?" he asked after chewing the steak in his mouth.

"Bilisan mong kumain, lalabas kami ngayon ni Grace. Of course, isasama namin kayo ng mga tauhan mo para na rin safe kami at hindi na mag-alala si Yakov." I said.

"I will have to call Mr. Cormac about this, Ma'am. He strictly needs to know your whereabouts because what happened last time..."

Napatigil si Dominic sa pagsasalita ng makita niya ang pagiiba ng ekspresyon sa mukha ko. As much as I hate myself for what happened, I think I also have the right to temporarily forget about it. I've been tormenting myself for days, and I don't have any more reason to prolong the resentment I feel towards myself.

"I'll make a quick call with Mr. Cormac and we'll leave immediately." he said.

"Okay." tipid kong sagot at naglakad papalabas ng kitchen, dumiretso ako sa living room at umupo sa tabi ni Grace.

Ilang minuto ang lumipas at umalis na kami. Convoy kami ngayon at walang kahirap-hirap na nakarating sa isa sa mga sikat na Shopping Centre ng Monaco.

Our first stop was at Dolce and Gabbana. Unang tingin pa lang ay napaka-elegante at mamahalin na ng mga naka-display. Pagpasok na pagpasok palang namin ay nagsilinyahan na ang mga staff at nag-bow.

"Good day, Mrs. Cormac." bati nilang lahat.

"I am Camille," sambit ng isa. "I am Annika," ngumiti ang isa pang babae. "We will be your attendant for today."