Chapter 27: Piqued Interest

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Few minutes after, we found ourselves inside the car.

I insisted to drive, he said yes.

I picked the rose gold Maserati, one of the newest cars in my collection. This one's reliable and comfortable for everyday driving. And it's pretty! I usually get compliments every time I drive this.

"The leather is good." Axcel inspected the seat.

"Yeah, it really is." Sumandal ako para ipakitang comfortable umupo rito.

He finally sat and closed the door. Pagkakabit niya ng seatbelt, nilibot niya pa ang tingin sa loob. He complimented the interior this time.

I'm glad that I could keep up a casual conversation with him na. Natatanong ko na rin siya kapag may gusto akong itanong. Though may times pa rin na nagdadalawang-isip ako.

Siya naman, parang may gana na rin na kausapin ako. Dati talaga mukhang wala siyang interes.

Nagdrive thru lang kami ni Axcel sa fast food chain na gusto ko—I eat fast foods din naman pero sobrang bihira lang. Yung order ko hindi pa raw ready so we have to wait pa for five minutes.

Nasa parking lang kami ni Axcel, naghihintay. Kaso lumabas muna ako para magtake ng photos. I never thought na maganda ang view rito, minimal lang, bagay pa ang suot kong casual white dress. Sayang, wala si Sky para magtake ng photos ko. He's really good at photography. He knows what angle is aesthetically pleasing.

I stiffened nang lumabas na rin si Axcel saka sumandal sa car. I glanced awkwardly at him then cleared my throat.

"You like taking photos?" He asked, crossing his arms.

"Ah yes, for memories." I smiled. "And photos are so much fun to look back on." Then I tapped the capture button again after focusing on the clouds. Kasama rin ang palm trees sa view.

He hummed. "You're like my sister."

Sister?

Hindi pa man din ako nakakabawi sa sinabi niyang iyon nang bigla na lang siyang umalis mula sa pagkakasandal. It was a sudden jolt so I flinched.

"What the," Gulat siyang tumingin sa kung saan. "Ariella, what are you doing here?!"

Ariella... Ariella...

That name rang in my ears with so much familiarity. Right! Axcello's older sister, Ariella Steer!

I whipped my head to the direction he's looking at and my gaze automatically focused on the woman walking towards us, holding a cup of coffee. She has the same hair color as Axcel, a luscious fading orange. It was curled, looking glamorous that matches her peach long sleeve blouse, a black pencil skirt hugging her apple hips, and black heels.

Fresh-faced. Sparkling eyes, tall nose and fine lips. Oh my gosh. She's so pretty... 

I've seen her in pictures, on social media and I've always thought she's pretty, but those pictures doesn't do her justice at all! I was stunned. Magkahawig talaga sila ni Axcello! Their family genes is really something. Beauty runs in their blood.

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