The Billionaire's Son

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

"Wow. You look good," Sage said as I stepped out of the fitting room.

I glanced down at the velvet crimson dress. It hugs my body beautifully, stopping just below my knees. I paired it with Valentino heels. Let Sage pay all of these expensive items since he was the one who dragged me here. I also grabbed the pretty diamond necklace I saw and kept the star pendant necklace in the pocket. Ayaw kong makita ni Sage na hanggang ngayon ay suot ko pa rin ito. I doubt he noticed it earlier. He was too busy forcing me on a date.

I shrugged and walked past him. The lady assisted Sage in paying for all I've selected. When he was done, he sauntered towards my direction and held my arms.

"Let's go?"

I swatted his hands away. "No touching, please."

Sage looked taken aback but his mouth twitched, as if I'm amusing him. "Okay, then."

I glared at him before we walked out of the boutique. Sage opened the door for me. I heaved a sigh and climbed inside. When he closed the door, I tried to open it, see if I could still escape him but he had locked it already.

"Trying to escape, eh?" aniya habang inaayos ang kaniyang seatbelt.

I slumped down on my seat. Ngumuso ako. "I want to go home."

"You're home already, Mallory," he said, pulling out the car. "This is your home."

"Not anymore, Sage." I gritted my teeth. "I'm going back to Japan."

"As if I'll let you," he said nonchalantly.

"What the heck is your problem—"

"Oh, look. That's a great restaurant!" turo niya sa mismong restaurant kung saan ko siya pinanuod na hintayin nang ilang oras. "Would you like to dine in there?" he asked me, ignoring my question.

"Sage!" I hissed. "I have to get back now. Leon is expecting me later."

"Leon can wait. I've waited four years for you, sure he can wait for a few hours, eh?" anito habang binabagalan ang andar ng sasakyan. He pulled into the parking lot and glanced at the windows. There are barely any customers inside the restaurant. Their food is great but it's too costly. Leon was the one who paid for our dinner that night. "Let's go?"

Bumuntong-hininga ako. Dumidilim na ang paligid. I'm sure Leon is looking for me right now. Kapag nalaman niya ang nangyari sa studio, paniguradong magagalit siya dahil sumama ako kay Sage. I stared at my hands. What am I supposed to do now?

As we walked in the restaurant, the smell of roasted chicken entered my nostrils. Biglang kumalam ang aking sikmura. I had been on a strict diet for the past few days because of this darn photoshoot and Sage had just ruined it. Siguro naman ay puwede akong tumikim nang kaunti ngayon?

Napailing na lamang ako at sinundan siya sa loob. I refused to dine upstairs, as it would remind me how horrible I am that night, letting him wait in the rain. I didn't bother ordering white wine either. I don't want him to have some clues of my favorites. I don't want to be in my character right now.

"Okay. A bottle of red wine will do," ani Sage. The waitress repeated our order before disappearing. Sage leaned back on his chair and started rolling up his sleeves. I watched his brows furrowed as he concentrated on that small little thing. When he lifted his gaze on me, I immediately turned away.

"Mal . . ." anito.

"What?" I snapped. I'm suddenly uncomfortable in my seat and in my dress right now. Suddenly, I want to curl back into bed and wear oversized pajamas instead. This is not me. I shouldn't be here.