Villaverde Brothers Series 1: Taming the Ruthless✓

Chapter Twenty-five

I looked at myself simply wearing a black lace-up v-neck mini dress, and a black peep toe high heels. I didn't put too much effort into my clothes but I made sure that I still looked presentable. My makeup isn't heavy but I wore a red lipstick—not orange or pink which I usually wear— to look fierce.

It's Cai's birthday today. His friends and only a few individuals from the business industry are invited because it is what he wants.

He doesn't like parties, that's why he only planned for a little celebration. Hindi naman kasi siya mahilig makipag-socialize maliban na lang kung tungkol sa business. Hindi katulad ko na gusto ko marami akong kakilala at kaibigan. Kahit saan akong lugar pumunta, makikipag-usap ako kahit hindi ko kilala.

He's in his room, also preparing for later. Hindi pa kami nagkikita mula kaninang umaga dahil umalis din siya para sa isang business meeting, habang ako naman ay nakipagkita sa isang artista na potential client.

Marami na ring artista ang kumokontak sa akin para maging designer nila tuwing may event na hindi ko naman tinanggihan. Simula na iyon para makilala ang La Grâce, hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas kundi pati sa labas ng bansa.

That's why I'm working hard because I have a big dream.

Walang mangyayari kung mangangarap lang ako nang mangangarap. Kailangan samahan ng gawa, dahil ang pangarap ay mananatiling pangarap kung hindi ka magsisimulang kumilos.

I was knocked back into reality when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened and revealed Cai. He looked at me from head to toe and smiled.

"Gorgeous as always," he complimented, while entering my room.

Now, I scrutinized his whole body like what he did to me. He looks like a Roman god because of his facial features and masculine body, only a modern one because of his clothes.

"Pogi mo naman. Pa-kiss nga!" biro ko.

Umiling lang siya habang may maliit na ngiti sa labi. "Let's go. They're waiting for us."

I simply nodded. He held my waist while we were walking downstairs. The maids are currently busy walking back and forth to run errands. Binati nila si Cai na tinugunan niya naman ng pasasalamat habang may ngiti sa labi.

The visitors are in the garden. Nang makalabas kami, doon ko lang nakita ang ayos nito. Nang dumating kasi ako kanina ay inaayos pa lamang nila ito.

May mga led lights sa mga matataas na halaman nila. Ang buffet ay nasa isang gilid at naaamoy ko ang masasarap na pagkain. Nasa sampu rin ang lamesa na may apat na upuan kada isa, napunan na ang ilan.

There's a wine served every table, so some of the men are already drinking it. Nang makita nila si Cai kasama ako, mabilis silang nagtayuan at nakipagkamay sa kaniya habang binabati siya.

"Thank you, Mr. Romualdez," said Cai to the oldest man in front of us.

His hair was almost grey but he still looks healthy and strong. He even looks kind with a smile plastered on his lips.

"And who's this beautiful woman beside you?" he asked.

Cai held my back and looked at me. "Meet my girlfriend, sir," he introduced me. "She's Milgrace Avery Delos Santos. The only daughter of Mr. Milandro Delos Santos."

"Hello po," bati ko sa matanda at inabot ang kamay ko. "Milgrace po, pleased to meet you."

He gladly took my hand and shook it. "I'm Roberto Romualdez and I'm also pleased to meet you. Buti na lang pinakilala ka na nitong si Cairus, ipagkakasundo ko na sana sila ng apo ko na halos kasing-edad niya rin ngunit hanggang ngayon ay wala pang nobyo."