The Rose: A Withered Petal (Book 2 of THE ROSE Pentalogy) ON-GOING

CHAPTER 0163

CHAPTER 0163

Anonymous POV

"Speak." Zeffa said after a minute of silence.

He stood in front of Mark, not bearing any ill-will towards Mark, because after all, Zeffa knew how delusional Mark is. Poor Mark.

"Y-Yes, Mr. President!" Mark said. He stood straight.

"Gaya po nang naunang sinabi ko, gusto po sanang makipagkita sa inyo ni Director Choi, to discuss the dating activity to be held tomorrow."

"Dating?" Zeffa said, his eyebrows furrowing.

"O-Opo, Mr. President."

Zeffa crossed his arms, breathing heavily. Because he is annoyed

by the thought that he can't remember what Mark is talking about.

"What is this activity?" Zeffa asked.

"P-Po?" Mark stuttered.

"Activity!" Zeffa pressed, now is annoyed. If he only isn't reserving his voice for Andie Lee, he should have yelled his lungs out ages ago.

"Regarding the dinner date between a fan and a superstar, Mr. President."

"Date?" Instead of being enlightened, Zeffa became more pissed by the fact that Director Choi can't decide by himself. "Why does he need my presence?" Zeffa asked.

"I do not know Mr. President."

"You don't..---!" Zeffa cut off. He gritted his teeth. "Idiot!" He yelled to Mark, attempting to hit him.

"S-Sorry, Mr. President!"

"Sorry!? How many times do I have to say---"

"W-Wala naman pong nabanggit si Director Choi!"

"How dare you interrupt me while I am speaking! Don't you know it is impolite to speak when someone is---"

Zeffa stopped. For in the words he said, he remembered Andie Lee. The times he had with Andie Lee in the ice cream parlor.

"M-Mr. President, bakit po? May masakit po ba sa inyo?" Mark asked, his face concerned. "Tatawagan ko po si Doctor Potter, sandali lang po."

"No."

"Pero--"

"Just proceed telling me whatever information you have left."

"Opo, Mr. President. Yung date between a fan and a superstar ay gaganapin po bukas. Sa New Year po."

"New year?" Zeffa muttered to himself. Then he realized, he has lost count of the days ever since he met Andie Lee. Something.. that has never happened before.

Mark gulped. BECAUSE THE TRUTH JUST HIT HIM.

He was very nervous, because it seems, walang idea ang C.E.O kung sino ang 'superstar' na tinutukoy niya. Kanina tuwang-tuwa siya dahil sumali pa naman siya sa 'date between a fan and a superstar activity', pero mula nang marealize niya kung sino 'ang superstar' sa buhay ni Zeffa Montiel ay nanlumo siya. Lalo pa at alam niya kung gaano ka-overprotective, at ka-oa si Zeffa Montiel kung mga kapatid niya ang pag-uusapan! 'Oh no! Sayang ang libo-libong perang ginatos ko!' Mark thought.

"Secretary Lopez, is that all?" Zeffa Montiel asked.

Mark clenched his fist. Nagdadalawang isip siya kung sasabihin niya ang nalalaman niya kay Zeffa Montiel. But then, he had to tell him. Because Mark knew, it's only a matter of time before Director Choi reveals it to him.

"No Mr. President."

"Go on."

*Gulp*

"Bukas po gaganapin ang date. 8 pm in the evening. Pipili po ang management ng maswerteng makakadate nang Superstar na s-si Andie.." Mark stopped when Zeffa flashed a sharp gaze at him. "A-Andie Lee!" He yelled.

"WHO!?" Zeffa yelled.

Mark jumped on his feet upon hearing Zeffa's answer. He knew it. He knew Zeffa has no idea his sister is 'the superstar' he was talking about.

Zeffa was left stunned. Right now, he is feeling the attack of strong and fast 'heartbeat'. He couldn't believe it.

Zeffa looked at Mark, who in that time was attempting to escape from Zeffa's view, only to trip over the floor.

"Who?" Zeffa asked again. He asked again, because he wanted to hear a different name from Mark. Because there is no way.. he would let ANDIE LEE date another man!

Mark immediately stood up after hearing Zeffa's voice. He faced him.

"A-Andie Lee, Mr. President!" Mark yelled.