Love Operation: Don't Become The Villainess

CHAPTER 10: THAT'S THE CONSEQUENCES OF GOING AGAINST IT.

THIRD PERSON'S POV

"Sir Cordova," Alexander, Leo's personal secretary, greeted. Matapos niyang yumuko at umayos ng tayo'y binalingan niya ang lalaki ng may isang seryosong ekspresyon, "You called for me?"

The handsome man, sitting on his swivel chair behind his office desk made out of marble slabs, was unusually quiet and serious. Leo is usually friendly and accomodating, unlike now that he seems intimidating. Alex figured out something serious might've happened and the reason he called for him might be heavy.

'What got boss so serious right now?' he wondered in his mind.

"Alex," Leo called. Alex's emotionless expression did not waver as he remained still. He is more comfortable this way.

But what this man said next made him slightly raise his brows out of surprise in a split second but still, he was able to control...

"Find out everything you can about Montague Ivan Xi."

Montague Ivan Xi? Isn't he the heir of the Xi Prime Holdings? What happened that made Sir Cordova want to investigate about him? In such a grim manner too.

He slightly bowed his head in response, "Understood."

"And I don't want just some basic and shallow level of information, Alex," pagpapatuloy pa nito that somehow made his secretary's chest tighten a little bit, "You know what I mean."

He quietly gulped, "Yes, Sir."

"That's all," he dismissed, "You may go now."

Umayos siya ng tayo bago tumalikod na't para maglakad paalis, walking through the grand and elegant interiors of Leo's office, themed with Macassar ebony wood, gold trims, marble floors and brass inlays, representing the Cordova's generational wealth and fortune.

He certainly can't help but wonder what happened between him and the heir of the Xis... though he is in no position to ask.

Taimtim na tinitigan ni Leo ang pintuang nilabasan ng kaniyang sekretarya.

Montague Ivan Xi...

~*~

CATHERINE'S POV

Saturday night came.

It was fortunate Catherine already owned numerous expensive gowns and dresses kaya hindi na ako nahirapan pang maghanap ng susuotin.

I decided to wear a simple white dress with puff sleeves and an a-line skirt matched with two-inch silver high heels. I first did my simple make up then decided to let my wavy long brown hair fall on my back but still styled it a little. After wearing my small golden earrings and prepared my white purse, I was ready to go.

Napalunok ako bago muling inobserbahan ang sarili sa full sized body mirror dito sa kuwarto ko. Ivan said he's going to take me to one of their hotels' restaurant so I wore a formal attire since it's going to be fine dining.

Nang makuntento sa hitsura ko'y ang isip ko naman ang binigyan ko ng atensyon. I stared straight into my eyes on my reflection, giving myself a stern look.

'Everything's going to be fine. I can do this! Just enjoy the moment while it lasts! Just be yourself!' At kung ano-ano pang mga motivational phrases ang pinag-iisip ko kahit na kinakain na talaga ng niyerbyos ang buong pagkatao ko.

My hands feel cold but then I remembered Ivan teasing me before during Tita Mira's party, saying na lamigin raw ako, na totoo naman.

I couldn't help but chuckle as I started to calm down. My cheeks heated up when I realized how much of an effect he has on me. Naikuyom ko ang aking kanang kamay dala ng iniisip.

This is dangerous...

The small happiness I felt was suddenly replaced with worry. My right fist loosening its grip.

Once again, after checking myself in the mirror, I turned around to leave.

'I should just enjoy the moment while it lasts,' I repeated to myself.

My mom is currently in another city kaya wala siya ngayon dito though I did inform her and she simply replied with an "Okay."

I pouted a little. She could've at least shown a little interest knowing that I think, she wanted me to get along with Ivan.

Hindi na rin nagtagal at dumating na siya. We agreed that he'll pick me up at 7 PM at saktong oras siya dumating.

I stepped out of the mansion and just right outside, he stood there looking dashing and handsome wearing a black suit with slicked back hair, standing beside a white full size SUV reminding me of a fairy tale prince.

And here I was, a villainess, when he was meant for a real heroine, a princess. A villainess, wanting and pretending to be his princess.

Ah, no more negative thoughts for tonight.

When he saw me, he smiled, "You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."

Bumilis ang pagtibok ng puso ko. Ang mga pisngi'y namumula habang naglalakad ako papalapit, "Thank you. And you're the most handsome," I complimented back, "The most wonderful boy I've ever met."

He reached for my hand and kissed the back of it. After he did, he slowly stood up and met my eyes.

We stared at each other for a long while, and it felt just like a sweet and lovely dream knowing that he might want this just as much as I want it.

He moved closer to me until our bodies were only meters apart, "Shall we?"

Pressing my lips into a thin line, I nodded my head in response.

He opened the car door for me and led me inside with his right arm behind my back.

And all I could think about was how loving and attentive his actions towards me were.