The auction takes place at Four Seasons Hotel at Moscow, I saw wealthy and representative people around bidding with the goods and property presented infront. I yawned as I boredly listen and watch them.
"Are you sure you'll continue your wedding?" I heard Zyros low voice beside me, he's not interested in this event too. "Mom and Dad won't stop you from breaking off the engagement."
"I'm sure." Pinagmasdan ko ang painting na may kakaibang disenyo, ang tataas kaagad ng bid nila dahil sa awra nito. It's a painting of smiling woman with glamorous wedding dress that when you close your eyes slightly, you can see blood in the gown and grief in her eyes, it has perfect tone and contrast.
"If its about your pride, Zenica, drop it." Inirapan ko lang sya habang nalulula ako sa painting, marami pa ring nagbi-bid at umabot na ng isang milyon ang presyo nito, "I know you broke up, don't ruin your lives in this situation."
Napalingon ako sakanya, He knew? "My life will difinitely ruin if we won't proceed. I have nothing to give in Hamiltons aside from marrying Tuecer Rhodes."
Tinaas niya ang number na hawak habang mariing nakatitig saakin, "200 Million." I gasped, no, we gasped. No one opposed his offer anymore.
"G-going once, going twice.." natahimik ang lahat, "S-sold for 200 Million!" The host announced shaking.
"Are you insane?" I utter unbelievably to Zyros, he just shrugged, muli kong sinulyapan ang painting na pinapalitan na ngayon. Did he just waste 200 million for a piece of ...gosh!
"My money, my rules." He crossed his arms and seat properly, "You wasted millions to your friend, yea? Are you confident she's a friend?" Napakunot ang noo ko at hindi sya pinansin, "You have 1 week and 4 days to stop your wedding Zenica. Think about it."
"I have no reason to stop the wedding, Zyros." Nakatitig lang kami sa harap at katulad ng karamihan ay nagbubulungan.
"You have reasons, Zenica. You're just weak to admit that." Napatikom na ako sa bibig, So what if I have reasons to stop? My reasons to continue is even better. "If I can't change your mind, then atleast choose what you want before choosing what you need."
Choose what I want.. before choosing the person I need? Will Chaucer accept me if I approach him temporarily? I'll end up breaking him again.
"Thank you Mr. Han." Zyros and the other business men shake their hands, ganun na rin ang ginawa ko at ngumiti sakanila.
"Thanks for sealing our contract Ms. Hamilton." I just smiled and thank him back. Wala kaming ginawa sa gitna ng hall at nakipagplastikan sa mga businessmen and women na nag-attend sa auction.
"What makes my painting catch your attention, Mr. Hamilton?" A woman aged as Zyros approached him, naglabasan na ang iba habang inaantay ko silang matapos mag-usap, nginitian ko lang ang magandang babae ng tumingin sya saakin.
"The painter." My brother answered blankly that made the woman pursed her lips.
"You're the artist?" Napangiti ako, "That painting is very aesthetic." Napabaling sya saakin, mas lalo kong naaninag ang ganda ng hugis nang mata at mukha niya.
"Thank you," she glance at Zyros, "But I don't think my painting worth that much, I didn't expect Mr. Hamilton is interested and willing to invest his money with art."
"I'm interested with the painter, not with her art." Napataas ang aking kilay ng hawakan niya ang braso ng eleganteng babae bago ako binalingan, "You can go home alone, excuse us." Pinanuod ko syang hinila ang babae papasok ng elevator. Nilibot ko ang paningin sa paligid, I think its their first time to met, Did Zyros just book a hotel room for them? mygod.
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