UNDER Series #1: I'm in love with your eyes.

CHAPTER 17

It was foolish of me to think that I was the reason he returned.

"It was her?" he just gave me a look and walked away.

My heart sank when I heard those words. I felt like a painting from a museum that he didn't like.

Ang pagkasabik na makita siya ay biglang nawala, kinagat ko na lang ang pang ibabang labi ko ng lagpasan lang ako ni papa. I tried my best not to cry as I felt a lighting strike my chest.

I dressed formally as I fixed myself because I knew this day would be unforgettable.

It is...to the point that it was unforgettable because of my dad, whom I waited for 17 years. just threw a look at me and ignored my presence.

I felt someone rubbing my back, and I saw Drix smiling at me and walking after my Dad's presence. Every important person that I've known was here: the Hacovo heirs and the Estramas.

Alam kong importante ang pag uusapan nila dito, dahil ang pinaka malalaking tao sa negosyo ay nasa teritoryo namin. Sino ba naman ang hindi mag kakarandapa para makita ang isang Niccolo Salviano? None, everyone wants to meet and know him...kahit ako, gustong makita at makilala ang sarili kong ama.

I walked towards the conference room that our mansion has, which is underground. As I walked towards the white hallway, I could see the large door in front of me. There are more bodyguards around than usual.

I fixed my posture, leaned my back on my shoulder, and walked with my chin up. I need to look presentable in every way possible. I was wearing a dark pitch black long dress with a slit on the right side paired with silver 3-inch heels while having my hair up.

Malaking buntong hininga ang binitawan ko nang makatapak ako sa loob ng conference room.

"Hera, you look great as always." A soft but formed tone voice greeted me, it was Drix's mother. I just smiled at her while she was talking.

Kahit na anong pakikinig ko sa mga tao na kumakausap sa akin, ay hindi mawala ang lakas ng tibok ng dibdib ko habang hinahanap si Papa.

My eyes locked when I saw him talking with Mama. He had a serious and cold aura that filled the room. Lahat nang makita kong gusto lumapit sa kanya ay hindi tumuloy. He was seriously looking at Mama, but I could see the softness in his eyes.

"So, are you planning to get married to Drix?" Drix's mom uttered as I got back to reality.

"Po?" agad naman akong sumagot.

I almost forgot that the Hacovo family planned to set us up for an arranged marriage. We already talked about this but can't speak for ourselves yet.

"Don't you think it was too early for us to get married, Tita? I'm just 17..." I expressed with an awkward look in my eyes.

"Darling, you'll turn 18 in the next few months," she hummed, with a beautiful smile.

I sighed; if you're unfamiliar with this kind of person, you can tell they're nice even though they are not. They are devils disguised to be an Angel.

"Siguro, sa susunod na lang po natin pag usapan tita." nakangiting sabi ko.

She shrugged her shoulders, smirking as she toasted her wine glass in my direction.

We both walked to the conference table when my dad's secretary told us the meeting was about to start. I sat in front of Mama while Drix sat beside me. Dad was in the middle top of the long table, which made his presence scream power.

"As you all know, my oldest heir has gone missing." A dark, deep baritone voice filled the room, making everyone silent. No one dared interrupt his words.