"You need to go my office at 3pm later." my brow creased because of what I've heard. My brows raised when I realized he is really serious when he said those things.
Like, what? Why would he want me to go to his office? Like to his own company?
"Just be there before 3pm and call me when you got there." I just nodded because I don't really know what to say.
This is the first time he invited me to come to his office, to Lockhorst Corporation. The most successful company in the country. Tell me I'm dreaming! Tell me!
Calyx is the youngest appointed chairman of his own company. He was appointed as chairman right after he got married. He became the most succesful young businessman. Everybody envy him. Most of the girls want him. But of course, every one knows that he's already married. Yet they don't know that he was married to me.
Shocks! What should I wear? I should wear something formal but sexy. I am Mrs. Lockhorst and I should look elegant and pretty.
I slap my face because I'm starting to act like old Severa again. I almost forgot that I am trying to be a good girl here. I am trying to be a fair wife to him.
I dismissed the excitement I feel right now and keep my composure and finished my breakfast. Just like the other day, I went to school like everything is normal. Not minding about what clothes should I wear later or what should I do when I go to the company.
My life as a married woman is pretty normal. Calyx treated me fairly even though he still treats me like the way he treat me before. But he is not anymore annoyed. He is distant but he never curse me the way he curse me before we got married. He is still cold just like ice but since I changed, he become warmer enough to respect me a little bit.
We never sleep in one room neither in one bed. We didn't talk about it but I was the one who started doing it. He never questioned me and it was a relief. I don't feel like talking to him about what is really going on with our marriage. It's not like a big deal though. Our marriage is not really a big deal....for him.
"Sev!" I stop walking when I heard a familiar voice. I turn around and saw Lucien wearing his pretty smile. He looks so gay when he smile which I really adore.
"Hey!" I waved at him. He run fast so he can approach me then when he's infront of me, he immediately imprisoned me with his hug. I chuckled because I can feel how much he misses me.
"How's Philippines?" I asked him in between our hugs. He released me then he faced me with a pouting face.
"Don't you miss me?" he asked like a 5 year old kid.
I groaned. "Nope. Unless, you have something from me." I didn't wait for him to reply and turned away from him. I heard him cursed in a different language that I really understand so well.
I totally ignore him and continue walking but he stop me from grabbing my arm.
"Not so fast, Trexler." he said in a serious tone that is so unusual to him. I raised my brow. He look at me like he is really serious. Gone with the playful aura. Gone with the old Lucien I know for years.
"You know you can't put that act on me, Rostich." I said as a matter of fact tone. Lucien is younger than me though he is taller than me. But Calyx is taller than Lucien.
But the serious look on Lucien face is still there. My curiosity kicks in. I know he went to the Philippines for vacation. We both came from there. Since I got married, I never been home again. But what happened when he was there?
"Is there a problem?" I asked. My voice almost fades. It feels like something happened. And I feel like I am dumb enough not to know about what is happening at home. Because of my own selfishness acts, I forgot where I came from. I almost forgot the place where my life was being molded.
Lucien didn't answer but instead he look behind me and there it hits me. He is not alone. He didn't visit me here alone. He is here with them.
"Severa Gabrielle Brinth Trexler."
Fuck! I cursed in a different language. I feel like my body temperature turned to zero. I know that voice. I really know that voice.
Slowly, I face the people I left at home. My tears started to pour down my face. I know they already know what happened because they are all here. I know they will try to force me to go home with them. But they can't help me now that I did something to my life.
"Nine." I closed my eyes when the guy wearing a black button down polo utter the name I never heard for 3 years. My head starting to spin. It feels like my migraine is back again. Not knowing what to do next, I run away from them.
Just like what I did 3 years ago, I got scared facing them. So I decided to escape from the fact they are just here to help me. But I am such a coward. I am such a coward of running again.
IT'S already past 2pm and I am here outside his building, waiting inside my car and for Calyx reply. I told him I'm going in early because I also need to talk to him. I can't just barge in to his company without his signal since no one knows yet about us.
I'm trying to be a good girl here. A good wife rather. That's why I can't act bitchy just like what I was before.
My phone vibrated that made me jump. I heavily breath before I get my phone next to me. I open Calyx message and my forehead immediately creased.
Calyx: Meet me at Renaissance Hotel.
Eh? I thought he wants me to meet him at his office? What's the sudden change of plan?
I didn't bother to reply and drive my way to the Renaissance Hotel. It's a 20 minute drive from Lockhorst Company. Good thing, the traffic is light today. I don't really like getting stuck in a heavy traffic.
WHEN I reach the hotel, the valet approach me. I give him my keys and face the lobby of the hotel.
Honestly, I don't like what I am feeling right now. My instinct tells me that something is going on. But I can't figure out what is it. There's too much in my head right now that it hurts thinking about what is going to happen.
For a nth time, I took a deep breathe again and started walking going inside the hotel.
Calyx texted me again and said I will need to meet him at the top floor where there is a restaurant there. I didn't waste a single time and I went directly there. I need to take a elevator that will take me to the 35th floor. It feels like a lifetime waiting to reach the said floor.
My heart starts to thump faster when I'm almost reach the 35th floor. My body starting to tremble and I feel kinda chilly. Something doesn't feel right. Something is bound to happen. And I know when my intuition kicks in, it will never fail me.
But when the elevator stops, I know there's no turning back.
WEARING a cotton linen long sleeve knee lenght dress makes me out of place when I enter the Renaissance Tops Hotel. Everyone's wearing their best dresses in the middle of the sunny afternoon but the place is cold and the ambiance is really good. I don't know why I decided to look like an ugly duckling instead of making myself pretty with this kind of place.
Heck! I never thought of coming here so I only wear what is comfortable for me. And my intention is not to boast my pretty face and elegance with the people around my husband especially to his employee. I am a good wife! Of course, I shouldn't feel intimidated right now. I am still pretty despite of what I am wearing right now.
"Do you have a reservation ma'am?" the girl approached me when I am at the entrance. Standing like an idiot. Tss.
"Oh, I think my husband did. Calyxander Lockhorst." I smirked when I saw how the girl got shookt when I answered him. Dang. The old Severa is back being a bitchy again. But she regain her composure and pretend to check the list of reservation.
Tch.
"T-this way ma'am." She said and guided me outside the restaurant where there are tables and the overlooking view of the city calms my nerve. But heck. I can't still deny that I am feeling nervous again of being here and I don't know why Calyx needs to meet me here.
However, it's too late for me to realize where the waiter is taking me not until I saw Calyx stood up when he saw me. My eyes darted at him and to the people sitting in a long table. I gulped and stop at my tracks.
Fuck! Lucien, Zero, Dos, Fifth, Pryce, Ben and Kaiser are here. They are looking at me like they are really expecting to see me here today.
I thought I would be able escape from them earlier but here they are, with my freaking husband.
But what Calyx did surprise me a freaking million times. It was quick but that really surprise me!
He kissed me! He freaking kiss me! In a lips! In front of my freaking friends!
Zero, Uno, Dos and Pryce got also surprised about what Calyx did. Who would never ever got surprised?
But I thought they're here because they already know about what...
I turned to look at Calyx and he is seriously looking at me. I don't know what he's thinking but the way he look at me is so new to me. Because before, he can't stand staring at me. Of course! He hates me! I stole away his freedom as a bachelor! I stole away his freedom to love the girl he really loves.
But he is staring at me like he wants to... I don't know. It's too hard to fathom why he is staring at me.
"Who is he cousin?" I heard Kaiser asked Calyx that made me look at him. They are now waiting for Calyx to answer. And it freaks me out because I don't like what are these guys thinking. Kaiser already knows me but he acts like he doesn't know me. Fuck! This is trouble!
Calyx turned and look at my friends. Another thing that surprise me when he smile at them and then show his freaking smile at me. Oh jeez! My heart!
Then the next thing I know melt my heart and my whole being. He wrap his hand around my waist and pull me closer to him.
"Meet my wife. My Mrs. Lockhorst."
Okay! That made me stop breathing for a while.