KISSING MONSTER

VINGT-SIX

Right after the mini-celebration, we stayed in the mansion. The butlers lead the others to their rooms while I had a small talk with my parents and kuya Eusebio to the study room. I agreed will Kuya Eusebio's that I stayed with him in Calix's mansion because our parents is always at their work and he told them to at least visted us if they have some time.

Kuya Eusebio lead me to my room because he wanted to talk to me privately. Siblings talk daw.

We sat on my bed in my room. Awkward.

"How's California, Seri?"

"I'm fine and I'm doing great. I've been Dorothy's model for her studio there. Uhm, I'm sorry to make all worried about me for almost four a year. I'm sorry Kuya. Though, I am thankful that Uno, uhm, I mean Isaac saved me that night when I escaped from my kidnappers."

"I heard from Isaac, you have health problem, how was it?"

"According to Dra. Perry, I'm doing great for my treatment."

"Good. How about the treatment of Isaac and Dorothy to you?"

"We're good. I always with Dorothy in their house, she's nice to me and she treats me like her older sister. Hmm, while Uno, he's an assholes but he's caring and overprotective to me. Minsan OA na siya. But I love them both because they all I have when my downfall and I lost myself in California."

"Hmm, do you know happened here when you were gone?"

"No. I never opened any social media accounts to checked you all out, so I don't have any idea what happened here."

"Isaac told me that you always refused to gave you a phone or even using their computer."

"How did you know that I'm with them in the California?"

"He told me right after he saved you. But I didn't bothered to tell to Calix or
Clark because Isaac told me that you wanted to be free as long as nobody knows that you lived there. But I guess hiding is over for you now."

I keep myself to quiet, thinking about what should I asked because I don't know what to say to him.

"Does Autumn knew that I am your younger sister?" I casually asked.

"No. Only Calix."

"Why don't you tell Calix where am I before?"

"Because if I tell him, you will get mad at me or to Isaac."

"How would I know that you're the one who told him or being mad at you? I don't have any idea that I am your younger sister."

"Isaac didn't tell you anything about your real family before?"

"No. Sinabi lang nila sa akin noon makabalik kami dito sa Pilipinas."

"Oh? Good thing then."

"What are you doing to the California before?"

"Business trip and talking privately with Isaac."

"You're with Calix and Clark, right? Do they know that I'm in California? I suspected kasi noong tumawag si Cal kay Autumn."

"They don't have any idea."

"Oh? How's Clark when I'm gone here? Autumn told me that he always drunk and flirting with his girlflings." I seriously asked.

"Nakarating pala sa'yo iyan hahaha! Yeah, that's true Seri. He's a totally messed out everything even his work. Clark was too devastated."

Poor him.

"But one time when we were in a night out in the California, he told me that he saw you there. And also, at the Airport, you bumped him near the restroom."

What the hell?! Siya iyon? I didn't recognized him.

"Akala nga namin ay nababaliw na siya at nag-iimagine na nakikita ka niya."

I just keep myself in a silent because I can't disgested what he told me.

"Earth to Serinity? Hey, lil'sis! Are you okay? Is there a problem? Hey?" He panicked and pulled me into hug while brushing my hair with his hand.

"I'm fine. How about the other boys when I'm gone? How are they?" I asked.

"Pablo was busy in managing our hotel and resort when we were out of the country. Valentin is busy with his airline and being a pilot. While August is busy with his restaurant. And Fritz was busy in finishing your mini school building together with Clark."

"How about Carter and ate Kleng?" I pouted.

"Carter? He's doing good but he always asked us about you and tell us how much he missing you."

"I missed him too."

"Well, Kleng is pregnant now and she will gonna give birth by the end of the year.

"Wow! What is the gender of her baby?"

"It's a baby girl. Kleng told us the baby's name will be Mackenzie."

"How lovely it is! I can't wait to see her!"

"Sabi kasi ni Calix na may check-up kanina si Kleng kaya hindi sila nakasama ni Carter. Baka magkita na lang kayo pagbalik natin doon."

"Sayang naman! I missed them both."

"I think you should rest now and I also take a rest. Good night Lil'sis!" He hugged and kiss my forehead, "It's good to finally you're home." He whispered.

"Yeah, good night kuya!" and I hugged him, too.

I took a quick shower when Kuya Eusebio is already out of my room and change my clothes in a gray oversize sweatshirt and black sweatshorts.

Welcome home, Serinity.

I was about to lay down on my bed when I noticed Clark was sitting in the couch and looking at me.

"What are you doing here? You supposed to be in your room, right?" I casually asked and walked towards him.

"I miss you, mon amour." He said in a low tone.

I stood in front of him.

"Sorry, I don't missed you that much."

He look at me seriously.

"Maybe, your girlflings missing you bad now." and I smirked.

"What are you talking about? I don't have that." He seriously asked.

"Really? I don't believe on you, Clark. So, you better go out now." I rolled my eyes and turn my back at him.

Before I walked away, he grabbed my wrist and pulled into him. I was straddle to his both thighs and hold his shoulder to support myself while he wrapped his arms around my waist and look at me intently.

"Let me go, Clark. I need to rest now." I plead.

"I won't. Not anymore, mon amour."

I rolled my eyes at him but he pulled my head closer to him. I shut my eyes when I felt his lips to mine.

How much I missed this man.

To be continue...