The Elixir Project [Gen L Society #4]

Chapter 19

André

Twenty hours ago...

I sat at the hotel lobby, hoping to get a glimpse of Charles. Ever since that day she told me na ayaw na niya akong maging kaibigan, I distanced myself from her.

Kahit na ayaw ko siyang layuan, I had to... because I wanted to respect what she wanted.

Hindi ko alam kung hanggang kailan ko kayang iwasan si Charles. I was happy being friends with her, even though I wanted more. But, now that she officially cut me off her life, I was craving for her more.

"André!" I heard Olivia's voice approaching, so I stood up from my seat, meeting her.

"Livie," I greeted her with a gentle tap on her head.

"Are you sure hindi ka magsasawa sa akin kapag lagi kang bumibisita dito sa hotel?" She teased.

I stifled a chuckle. "Don't pretend that you hate my presence here everyday."

She pushed me by the shoulder. "You're so full of yourself!"

I smirked. "That is why you love me."

"Anyway, let's go. I have a surprise for you," she mentioned in excitement, clinging her arm on mine.

Sinundan ko lang siya, until we reached inside the restaurant. "What's the surprise? Ikaw na ba ang magpo-propose sa akin?"

"No way!" She retorted.

I chuckled as we continued to march our way inside. Just then, my eyes stopped on a familiar woman sitting on the corner of the room. Her red lips immediately rose up when she saw me looking at her.

I wanted to turn around and run, but Olivia was holding my arm, so I couldn't let go.

"Surprise! Your mommy is here," Olivia exclaimed when we reached the table of the woman in a black bodycon dress.

"Hello, baby boy," the woman greeted, her cat-like eyes not leaving mine.

I willed myself to look down, avoiding her wicked stare. "L-Livie... what is this?" I muttered to the girl next to me. My blood was starting to boil inside.

"André, aren't you happy to see your mom?" Olivia asked.

Clenching my jaw, I removed her grip on my arm. "You don't know what you're doing, Livie."

"Baby boy, I know you're stunned to see me. Come, sit," the woman ordered.

I shook my head, still not looking at her. "I'm not staying here."

"But, André!" I heard Olivia stopping me, but I already turned my back at them, walking away.

I could feel myself convulsing with every step I took. I needed air to breathe.