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I gently curled her waist. “Oh, you!” I said. “Hey don’t ruin my poise! It’s embarrassing for your parents and grand parents! I’m so beautiful right now!” She bragged.
I look around. Our relatives are also here. “Athena, come here. Investors want to meet you.” My father said. I turned around and smiled at them.
I have come there. “Good afternoon.” I shook hands with them. “This is my daughter, Athena Wu.”
“Hi, iha. I didn’t know this Nathaniel had another son! You look just like your father! Nice race!” Praise it.
“An inheritance from a father who is good at business!” One is Saturday.
“I already look around the hotel, Our room is spacious with new and complete toiletries, clean towels, doormats, and bed sheets. I like it. I would like to set an appointment about investing in this hotel.” Said Mr. The one who is just about Dad’s age. “Of course, just go to my office. Thank you and enjoy your night.” I said politely.
We left that table and moved to another one.
“Furniture is elegant, classy and modern. Very good!” said Mrs. De Guzman.
“You’re right there, Amiga. The facilities are modern and top-notch.” Another companion said.
“Thank you. Enjoy your stay at the hotel.” I smiled at them
Then we moved to a table.
“Athena, this is a famous business couple in the country so be amazing okay?” Dad whispered to me as we approached a table.
“Good afternoon. This is Athena Wu. My daughter.” Dad’s greetings.
“Skip the formalities, Nathaniel! We’re friends!” The man who is Dad’s age laughed and hugged him.
His wife laughed and turned to me. “I like your hotel, Athena. It’s very peaceful, clean, spacious, and cozy.” She smiled sweetly.
Even though it looks plain and she is beautiful and kind. The man is handsome despite his age. Their features made me remember someone who looks a lot like them.
“Oh I still did not introduce you to my daughter! Athena this is Winona and Arturo Villacorta.” My eyes widened when I heard his last name.
Couldn’t they be its parents?
I never met his parents and I’m sure they are mad at me because of the news that happened years ago!
Papa elbowed me because it was obvious that I was stunned. “Nice to meet you.” I smiled awkwardly. I don’t know what to do.
“Your son is shocked by the Villacorta surname, Nathaniel!” Arturo said laughing.
I swallowed hard. “She’s shocked because we are his competence!” Winona laughed at her promise. The more he laughs the more he looks like Wilder!
“No iha I’m just joking! By the way I have a son who’s at your age I guess? How old are you again?” This is a question. “It’s 23.” I answered.
“He’s 25!” He said happily.
I never really knew what’s Wilder’s age before, we never talked about it.
Maybe it’s not him because we’re the same batch. Their son must have been my age if it was Wilder.
“You should meet him, he’s on his way busy because of work… He’s kind of grumpy. He’s not like that always. He’s single too.”
“Our daughter Nona is still single, so maybe that’s why!” Arturo laughed happily.
Wilder might just be their last name! Ma’am Winona’s description does not fit.
So why am I thinking about Wilder?
He’s engaged.
He is getting married.
He is not here. So calmed down Fertine.
Finally! I have gone around the table of investors and business man and woman.
Freeda took me today to socialize with people our age.
As expected children of investors.
“Yes! I still remember that it was funny—” Caz stopped talking. One of the people we talked to used to study at Ateneo.
“Oh look who’s a filthy rich business woman now.” I turned to the one who spoke.
It’s Carla. Looking so elegant and yet her attitude is trash. Nothing has been changed, except for the face and chest.
It’s good that I don’t have to get it done because mine is big, my body has matured in a few years!
I have become decent to dress, no more jologs and no more revealing. I’m wearing a fitted long sleeve gown with embroidered flowers covering what needs to be covered. It’s see trough but it’s not that revealing, it just shows the right skin. My hair is in a ponytail and only light make up. It’s not like Carla who put a whole pallete on her face to make her look super pretty which didn’t help at all.
“No guys huh? Did you stop the beating?” I rolled my eyes at what she said. I stand up to face her.
She’s still a prisoner of the past.
“I’m a business woman now. I own a luxurious hotel. Too busy to have a man beside me. I confidently said.
“What are you really arrogant about?” This is the answer. “The truth speaks itself your standing at my hotel.” He was obviously annoyed by what I said. I heard the people behind me grin too.
“How about you? Married? Or do you have children’s already?” I asked.
“Yes! I’m about to marry Wilder Villacorta!” It’s pride. My eyes widened with what she said.
It hits me hard.
Why is this one of the many sins you have committed? What did he like about that? Is it because her chest is bigger that she likes it?
It was obvious that it had been done several times.
“Shocked, are you?” He said smiling as if he had succeeded.
She can’t ruin my night.
What if they get married now? Congratulations! There are many men chasing me, in America!
I can answer my ardent lovers who were despised as more handsome and tastier than Wilder!
“But you know thank you, because if you hadn’t disappeared, maybe he wouldn’t have loved me. He poured all his love into me! He’s so obsessed with my beauty!” He said excitedly even though it was so obvious that it was fake.
