I went downstairs to wash the dishes. I was about to prepare dinner when I noticed the pan on the stove. I checked it and it looks like Piolo has already prepared our dinner.
I smiled. This is probably the first time in a while that I will be eating something that I didn't cooked since Ethan and I rarely go outside to eat.
Since I just ate, I decided to watch the television. Good thing because since this is Piolo's house, his Netflix account was logged in the television giving me the entertainment that I always need ever since I stayed in this house.
It is almost dusk and I'm just waiting for the time to pass by. There's no need to do because I have already cleaned yesterday and Ethan isn't around so I don't have to clean up his mess.
"This is probably your most peaceful day—Ethan's out." Muntikan na 'kong mawalan ng hininga sa gulat nang biglang magsalita si Piolo. I was watching a horror movie and it's was suspenseful. "I didn't mean to scare you." He chuckled.
"Y-Yeah, it's calm when he's not around." I replied and continue on watching.
"Can I join you?" He asked with his clam and deep voice. I just gave him a smile and nodded.
The movie was about two and a half hours long. I asked him if he wanted to eat already the moment we finished watching. He simply said yes and I quickly prepared cutlery for the both of us.
"Thank you for cooking. It tastes great." I sincerely said. He gave a sweet smile.
"I know you're tired so I decided to cook. I'm not very good at it but that's the food that my mom had taught before she passed." He explained. There is sadness in his face when he mentioned his mom. He's probably still heartbroken about his mom passing.
"I'm sorry." I said with full of empathy. He nodded and smiled bitterly.
"I'm sorry, Kiara." He looked at me. His hazel eyes are captivating. "I feel sorry for you. You don't deserve this." He added.
"It's not your fault." I smiled bitterly as I went back to eating.
I know that he's concerned. Nobody deserves to be in pain like this but what else can I do? I have nowhere and no one else to go to. My family disowned me for choosing to live with Ethan. My friends hates me for not being in touch with them anymore. I have no one else. Emily is the only one but she's someone that Ethan can find easily.
Ilang minuto din ang tinagal naming kumain. Si Piolo na rin ang nag-insist na maghugas ng aming pinagkainan habang ako naman ay nagluto din ng popcorn para magpalipas ng oras sa panonood. Since napakahaba ng naging tulog ko ay alam ko matagal din ako bago antukin kaya naman magpapalipas na lamang ako ng oras sa panonood.
Napili ko naman ang isang romance movie tungkol sa dalawang magkasintahan. Sa kalagitnaan ng aking panood ay umupo din sa sofa si Piolo na kakatapos lang maghugas ng plato.
Tahimik kaming nanonood dalawa. Inilgay ko rin ang bowl popcorn sa pagitan naming dalawa upang amin itong mapagsaluhan.
The atmosphere started to be awkward since the movie has intimate scenes. I awkwardly fixed the way I'm sitting while Piolo keeps clearing his throat.
"I-I'm gonna go get a drink." He said breaking the awkwardness. I just nodded.
He came back with cans of beer and a bottle of juice.
"I don't know if you drink but I brought juice for you." He said as he handed me the bottle of juice.
"I do drink but he doesn't allow me." I answered referring to Ethan. He chuckled as he handed me a can of beer.
"That bastard." He said while shaking his head. "He's not here so you can drink all you want."
"Thank you, Piolo." I smiled.
We started drinking as we watch the movie. Having only popcorn partnered with our drinks. This house has never been this lively. I don't know but at some point, Piolo helps me survive this shitty environment with Ethan. I just don't know how long it's gonna last. I know that Piolo won't stay here for long.
I get why Piolo is the closest to Ethan. He is nice and understanding. He knows about Ethan's anger. Sa kabila noon ay hindi niya ito tinalikuran. Mahal niya ito at hindi niya hinahayaang malagay ito sa masama hence why he gifted him this house.
"Kiara?" I went back to reality when I heard him called me. I was zoning out. "Are you okay?" He asked.
"Y-Yeah." I answered. "Ahh, Ethan mentioned that you rarely visit him and your family, why is that?" I curiously asked.
He gave me a sweet smile. "Well... I hate being around people. I've always enjoy my own company reason why this house is isolated from the crowd." He answered. "For me, being alone is calming and peaceful. I don't have to deal with people's shit everyday. I do have a job. Besides the place that I have always love staying at, my job is one of the things that keeps me busy." He added and I just nodded.
Ethan mentioned that his uncle owns a hotel. Muller family is known for their famous vineyards but his uncle let Ethan's mother took care of their business even though it was first offered to him. He said that his uncle wanted to hustle on his own and not to profit off their family's business.
My family on the other hand also owns a hotel. They have different branches all over the country. My family's business is one of the most outstanding hotel company in the entire hospitality industry in the country.
Before I left, they were processing their business to expand in America. They have always wanted me to take over the business we're working on in America. Given than I'm a culinary graduate, they wanted me to introduce my skills in our company. Their dreams for me has never came true since I dated Ethan hence why they've disowned me.
