IN THE ARMS OF MR. MICHAELS (UNDER MAJOR REVISION)

30: Deadly Padzzz

ROBERT's POV

"Son.."

I turned to my father beside me when I heard him. Blue grey eyes like mine looked at me. He smiled and patted me on my shoulder. He was in his usual gray suit tonight. With his graying hair and a few wrinkles on his face now showing his age of 52.

Richard Michaels. Co-CEO of this company together with my uncle, mom's half-brother. Dad oversees the business abroad while my uncle oversees the business here. The business here which will be handed over to me, tonight. And I don't think my uncle really appreciates that.. 

"Are you ready? I know it's too early for us to do this given your condition but----"

"I'm fine, dad. You don't have to explain." I tried to assure him. I know they were worried given that I just came home 2 days ago. But I think this was better. This way, work would help me take my mind off of some hot-tempered woman. I don't even know if she was doing the same with me. I mentally shook my head when again, the thought of her came to my mind.

Stubborn woman! I shouldn't have became this worse if she was just being sensible.

"Well, good to hear that son. Your mom would--"

"What about me?" Our heads were snapped to where that voice came from.

"Mom."

"Honey.."

My mom smiled when we exclaimed that. She's in her black knee-length dress with drinks in her hands. Amelia Abrecio Michaels. At the age of 48, my mom still looking glamorous with herself. She came to us while smiling then handed us a drink then held my father's arm.

"So now Robert, whatever your father had told you. Don't mind that.." I smirked when my father rolled his eyes at that. "Just be with yourself tonight..I know everyone would be very pleased with you." she tried to encourage me, as if I am all nervous now. 

Goodness, I was far from that..

"Alright mom. Though I am not-----"I stopped then flinched when the earsplitting noise sounded near us. We were standing at the left side of the stage while the other executives, my uncle and my Grandfather, Alessandro Abrecio--the Chairman of the board, were already seated in front.

"Oh what was that?" My mom asked with worry in her voice with hands covering her ears.

"I think from the mic..." I said while scanning the stage then to the crowd who were frowning and grumbling with that sudden noise. Then the host appeared in stage with an apologetic smile on his face. Well, he better be. Because I'm pretty sure Grandpa won't let this passed without giving him a good sermon later. He could really be that harsh once disappointed.

"I'm so sorry for that everyone. Just some technical problem." he started while avoiding to make an eye contact with grandpa with his tight jaw below the stage. Probably fuming.

"But I guess, it had pulled your attentions to focus on me because the party will start.....NOW!"

That being said, all people had miraculously applauded with that. Gone their annoyed faces. Probably they're that so excited to----

I stopped with my thoughts when my eyes catch that two familiar people hurrying towards the men's TOILET ROOM.

Anya???

I just froze there with eyes widened in surprise as my heart started to beat loudly. So loud that I think it was deafening me. Causing me to hold my breath.

She's here?? With Julio??

Excitement suddenly crept inside me but at the same time, hesitant. Excited that I've seen her but hesitant to approach her. I clenched my hands in my sides.