KIRA scratched her nose unconsciously and she felt the cloth of her bandage on her face.
She slowly opened her eyes, it was blurry and she yawned, she felt very tired and she wanted to sleep more but she can't.
She has to go to work. Kira tried to adjust her eyesight, and as soon as her vision was back to normal, she suddenly screamed out of startle.
"Ahhh!" Kira screamed as she tried to push Aivan out of the bed she was sleeping in.
She heard how Aivan fell on the floor and she knew that it was a bad fall. She immediately went on that side of the bed and she peeked.
Kira found Aivan silently cursing and she saw how he endured the pain. It was her conscience that made her go down from the bed and helped Aivan up.
"I didn't mean it, I'm really sorry!" Kira apologized to him and looked at him with sincerity.
"I think I broke my arm..." Mahinang wika nito sa kanya at nakangiwi pa rin at panay ang hilot sa kamay.
Kira bit her lower lip and she started to feel guilty. "I really didn't mean it! Kasalanan mo rin ang nangyari sa'yo, bakit ka kasi nasa kama ko —"
Kira's eyes suddenly went big when Aivan suddenly pulled her near him and he kissed her fully on the lips.
Kira doesn't know what to do! Kira just found herself kissing him back while she's slowly losing her senses. Dahan-dahan niyang inilagay ang kamay sa leeg ni Aivan at mas lalong pinalalim ang halik.
Aivan was holding her by her back and Kira was startled when the doorbell rang. She was back to her senses and she pushed Aivan away.
She hid her burning face from Aivan who's smirking in front of her. She immediately went straight to the door and she immediately opened it.
She was shocked when someone hugged her. Kira was confused when the person hugging her kept on calling her 'big brother'.
"Big brother! I'm back!"
Does she look like a brother?
"Aviana!" She froze when Aivan suddenly spoke. She felt her cheeks burning and she knew that she's blushing.
Why did she even kiss him back like that?!
Naramdaman ni Kira na bumitaw na sa pagyakap ang kung sino man at napansin ni Kira na nag-iba ang klase ng pagtingin nito sa kanya.
Ang tila matalim na tingin ng dalaga sa harap niya ay nagbago at nagbigay ng maligayang ngiti. Come to think of it, she looks like Aiden or Aivan's female version.
"Oh my gosh! Is she the girlfriend you were talking about, big brother?" The girl named Aviana squealed and went back to hugging her.
"Uhm..." Kira can't help but to get confused.
"Finally, I met my big brother's girlfriend!"
This girl is Aivan's sibling? Kira thought that her boss, Aiden, was his only sibling.
Nakita ni Kira ang tila paghila ni Aivan sa dalagita at nilayo siya ni Aivan sa dalaga.
"Why bother me so early in the morning?" Masungit ba wika ni Aivan sa kapatid. At biglaan siya nitong binitbit na para bang sako, "Leave and bother Aiden instead, I have business to do."
"Hey!" Kira shouted, "Ibaba mo ako! It's rude to let your sister out!" Pagpipiglas ni Kira sa kasintahan at kaagad naman siya nitong pinababa.
Napansin ni Kira ang tila naiinis at 'di maipaliwanag na ekspresyon na ipinakita ni Aivan na tila ba nalugi sa isang palaro.
Kaagad na ngumiti si Kira sa dalaga na nasa harap niya. "Would you like to have a drink?"
Umiling ang dalaga at imbis na sagutin ang tanong niya, lumapit ito sa kanya at hinawakan ang parehong kamay.
"I'm Aviana Iylona, nice to meet you my big brother's girlfriend!" Masayang bati nito sa kanya.
Kira's quite amazed by Aviana's warm personality. She smiled back at Aivan's sister and she introduced herself. "I'm Kira Edielle." Pakilala niya, "Nice to meet you, Aviana."
Nabigla si Kira nang higitin siya ni Aivan mula sa beywang at napatingin naman si Kira kay Aivan na tila may pagtataka.
"Big brother, don't you think that it's too early to be all lovey-dovey?" Reklamo ni Aviana sa kapatid. "Aren't you afraid I'll do the same?"
"Don't dream about it, Aviana. You're just sixteen. You're still not in you legal age!"
From the looks of it, Aviana looks a bit matured for her age. She has a strawberry blonde hair and Kira can't help but to feel a bit insecure because she has quite big boobs for a sixteen years old.
"Big brother, hindi ako nagpunta dito para sabihan mo ako n'yan. I heard from Brother Chaun the sheep na dito nakatira ang girlfriend mo." Nakangising wika ni Aviana sa kapatid. "What a sly move, big bro."
Kira saw the similarity between Aivan and Aviana. From how she smirked! She looked a lot like Aivan!
"Whatever." Blankong saad ni Aivan.
Kira pinched Aivan secretly and Kira looked at Aviana. "Would you like to have breakfast here? Do you have anything you would like to eat for breakfast? I'll cook." Kira insisted.
"Really, big sister-in-law?" Aviana asked.
"Don't bother, Aviana." Aivan sighed. "I'll call Aiden to pick you here up. Ang aga-aga mong mang-istorbo." Iritadong wika ni Aivan dito.
"Atleast let her have her breakfast." Kira said at him and she saw how Aivan responded.
Aivan sighed. "Fine."
Aviana smiled and Aivan suddenly clung on her arms. "Thank you, big sis-in-law!" Masayang wika ni Aviana sa kanya.
Kira prepared a simple breakfast. A toast, eggs, fried rice, hotdog and a fresh juice.
Halos mabigla si Kira sa laki ng appetite ni Aviana at hindi naman halata sa dakaga dahil maganda ang pangangatawan nito.
"After eating, kindly leave okay?" Aivan said.
"Huh, napaka-aga ang sungit mo sa akin, big brother." Mahinang wika ni Aviana na nasa tabi niya. "Big sis-in-law, look, my brother's bad right? He doesn't treat her sister nicely. He's not an ideal type to marry."
"Aviana!" Aivan reacted.
Nakita ni Kira ang tila pag-belat ni Aviana sa kapatid. "Huh, you can't stop me if I want to change big sis-in-law's mind!"
Mahinang natawa si Kira sa sinabi ni Aviana at napansin ang ekspresyon na pinakikita ni Aivan. Napag-isipan ni Kira na sakyan si Aviana.
"You're right, Aviana." Mahinang wika ni Kira at ibinaba ang kutsara na hawak. "I don't like someone who treats her sibling badly." Nakangiting wika ni Kira kay Aviana.
"That's right, big sis-in-law!" Aviana said, "I'll introduce you to my eldest brother instead. He's much reliable than this big brother —"
"Aviana Iylona Marceau!" Aivan irritatedly stated Aviana's full name and Aviana suddenly finished her food real quick and she stood up.
"Well, thank you for the wonderful breakfast, big sis-in-law! Let's hang-out if you have time, okay? I'm leaving, see you!" Aviana happily said and she immediately went outside.
Kira knows that she triggered something, so she immediately stood up and she also brought the plate and glass she used and she immediately went to the kitchen.
Mabilisan ang ginawang paglapag ni Kira sa plato at basong ginamit niya. She was about to leave when Aivan pulled her back and he caged her using his arms when he gently pushed her on the wall.
Kira saw how Aivan frowned. "Are you teaming up with my sister?" Aivan asked.
Kira patted Aivan's shoulder and she smiled at him sweetly. "C'mon, Aivan. I'm just joking, okay? Don't take it seriously, sinakyan ko lang ang kapatid mo."
"Should I punish you then?"
Mahinang natawa si Kira at kinurot ang magkabilang pisngi ni Aivan. "Chill, I was just kidding, okay?" Kira pointed at the clockand made up some excuse. "Look! I'm late! Gotta get ready!" Kira gently pushed Aivan and she immediately ran towards her room and she made sure that she locked the door.
Kira sighed in relief. She should not joke anything again to Aivan. He takes everything seriously and Kira can't help but to laugh.
The Marceau siblings are quite unique. The elder brother with a bad attitude and with mood swings — a really, really, really bad mood swings. The second brother who has a cold expression and takes everything seriously and is kinda clingy. Lastly, a younger sister with a bright attitude and quite funny.
KIRA was busy sorting out the props she'll be using for another photoshoot for their new client she has to work with --- kahit na labag iyon sa loob niya, wala siyang magagawa kung 'di pakisamahan ng maigi at respetuhin si Luther. Kahit alam ni Kira na isang walang modong lalaki siya, kailangan niya pa rin galangin ang magiging cliente nilang dalawa ni Chaun.
She can't still believe that the er parents chose a man for her, and she can't believe that it was a man like Luther. She thank God that she never met him. Her parents' taste when it comes to men are quite low, a man that would be suitable for her parents eyes is a man with wealth and assets. Kahit siguro na matanda na ang tao basta may pera ito at maariing makatulong sa negsyo ng tatay niya ay wala silang pake. Hangga't sa may makukuha silang benepisyo mula sa kasal na maaring maganap.
Kira was shocked when she got approached by Mika. "Is it true? Our new client would be Chef Luther? The famous chef and the only heir to Lagrimas' wealth?!" Hindi makapaniwalang bungad sa kanya ni Mika.
Kira can't do anything but to sigh and smile at her friend. "Yes. It's great. right?" Kira wanted to vomit on what she just blurted. Nagpapaka plastic siya dahil cliente ito ng kumpanya.
She doesn't want to be unprofessional and let her personal issues affect their company.
Kira can see Mika's eyes twinkling. "Do you idolize him that much?" Kira asked Mika.
Panay ang tango ni Mika sa kanya. "Hindi ko lang siya idol, he's my ideal man! I want to marry him, it'll be a dream come true."
Kira smiled at Mika when in fact she wanted to tell Mika the truth about that Luther bastard and his hidden attitude. "Of course, who wouldn't want to marry a man like him, right? He's perfect." Plastik na wika ni Kira kay Mika. Pinipilit ni Kira na magsabi ng magagandag salita patungkol kay Luther na kahit gusto niyang sabihin lahat ng kabaligtaran ng sinasabi niya ngayon.
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Kira nang makita ang taong ayaw niyang makita. Luther was grinning from ear to ear and he must have heard what she just said. And of course, he would actually take it as a compliment when in fact she's just bluffing. She has to keep her cool, kasama ni Luther si Aiden ngayon at ayaw niya namang masisante nang wala sa oras.
"It's nice to hear it from you, Ms. Chu --" Luther paused, "--Chiumenti."
Kira just gave Luther a fake smile and greeted him for he was an important client here. "It's good to see you here, Mr. Lagrimas. Good afternoon." Bati ni Kira at kaagad na ibinaba ang mga gamit na dala niya at tumingin sa boss niya. "Are we going o start the photoshoot now, Sir Aiden?" Kira asked her boss.
Tumango si Aiden. "Yes, please finish preparing everything."
"Okay, Sir Aiden. Tatawagin ko lang si Chaun para makapagsimula na tayo." Wika ni Kira at tinignan si Mika. "Finish fixing these, hahanapin ko lang si Chaun."
"Okay!" Maligayang sagot ni Mika sa kanya at kaagad na umalis.
She actually just made that excuse to stay away from Luther. Naalala niya kasi lahat nang pinag-usapan nila kahapon kaya hindi niya mapigilan ang inis niya. Dahil parang ipinamumukha nito na pera lang ang habol niya sa lalaki, when in fact she can sustain herself with her own money. Kahit nga kay Aivan siya nakitiraa, hinahati niya ang bayad sa kuryente, tubig at sa mga grocery. It's better than to be indebted --- though Aivan doesn't want it, she still insisted.
Nakalabas na si Kira sa studio at sinubukang hanapin si Chaun sa printing room at sa pantry, kahit sa canteen ay hinanap niya ito ngunit hindi niya ito mahanap.
Nilapitan ni Kira si Anna at tinanong. "Nakita niyo ba si Chaun?"
"He already went back na, Kira. Start na ba ang shoot?" Anna asked her.
Tumango siya, "Yep. The shoot will start shortly, so I suggest na pumasok na kayo. Wait for me there, I'll just go to the restroom." Paalam ni Kira.
Tumango si Anna at kaagad na sinunod ang sinabi niya. Isa-isa silang nagpasukan sa studio, pero dumeretso muna si Kira sa cafeteria para kumuha ng kape. Nabigla si Kira nang may humila sa kanya papasok sa printing room.
Nanlaki ang mata niya nang makita na si Luther iyon. Nakangisi ito sa kanya at isinandal siya nito sa pader habang nakakulong ito sa magkabilang braso niya na nakahawak si pader.
"What do you need?" Masungit na wika ni Kira kay Luther. Pinilit na itulak ni Kira palayo si Luher ngunit hindi niya kaya dahil masyadog malakas ito. "Argh! Let me go!"
"Does that mean that you're willing to marry me? You said it yourself, I'm perfect." He said in a boastful manner.
Ngumisi si Kira at nang mapansin na medyo lumuwag na ang pagkakakulong nito sa kanya ay kaagad niya itong tinulak at hinawakan ang door knob. "Don't misunderstand me, Luther. I only told her that so she can idolize you more and I don't want to tell her your true attitude. I don't mix up my personal issue ad my work. It's better to keep that manner between the two of us, right? In that way, everything will be fair. You keep my secret and I'll keep yours."
Kaagad na binuksan ni Kira ang pintuan at lumabas. What a shameless man!
Nawalan na ng gana si Kira uminom ng kape at bumalik na lang sa studio at doon niya nabuutan si Chaun na inaayos ang camera na gagamitin. SHe immediately approached him. "San'n ka galing? I was trying to find you earlier."
"Uhm, nasa rooftop ako kanina. Aivan called and he actually scolded me because I did not tell him about a small matter." Natatawang wika nito, "Maybe I interrupted something important because of that so-called 'small matter'. Kulang nalang, bugahan niya ako ng apoy sa sobrang pagka-irita sa akin."
Natawa si Kira at kinuwento ni Chaun. Panay ang set up nila sa lighting and props, and finally, when the shoot was about to start, lumabas si Luther at doon ay nagsimula na ang photo shoot.
Si Kira ang umaktong assistant ni Chaun ngayon, pangit ang kalalabasan ng litrato kapag siya ang kukuha. May galit siya sa binata kaya mas minabuti niyang iiwas ang galit niya sa trabaho.
Kira can't help but to feel bothered on how Luther looks at her, he's actually flirting! Kira can't stand him! Mika and Anna actually finds him actually --- in fact, not the two of them but the whole staff. Even Chaun and Aiden praises him! He's nit even that worthy to be praised. Let's say he's rich, talented, all in all. But he has a filthy attitude that Kira hates very much.
THE shoot lasted for about to and a half hours. Kira was dead exhausted from all of Chaun's demand.
When they finished the shoot, Kira just followed Chaun wherever he go. She's definitely distancing herself away from that jerk.
Chaun suddenly spoke and got her attention that was in deep thoughts of how to actually throw that man away!
"Did you meet Aviana?" Chaun asked while he handed her the camera.
Kira sighed and she gave him a nod. "Yes, and she's quite actually different from her two brothers. She's a nice girl, I like her." Nakangiting wika ni Kira at nabigla nang makita ang boss niya sa harap at kasama nito si Luther.
Kaagad na nagpakita ng ngiti si Kira. Kira hoped that he did not hear what she just said. When Kira accidentally looked at Luther, she secretly rolled her eyes and looked away.
"You actually think that Aviana's a nice girl?" Napatampal nuong wika ni Chaun at lumapit kay Aiden. "Do you agree with what Kira just said? Aviana's a nice girl, she said."
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Aiden. "What? Aviana's back already?!" Tila bakas ang pagkabigla sa ekspresyon nito.
Bakit ba gulat na gulat si Aivan at si Aiden na nandito ang nakababatang kapatid nila? Should they be happy that their sister's back?
"Why what's wrong?" Kira asked him.
Naptingin biglaan si Aiden kay Chaun, "Why didn't you tell me sooner —"
"Eldest brother! There you are!"
Sabay silang tatlo nagulat nang marinig ang boses ni Aviana. Nakasuot ito ng simpleng dress at may shades pa ito na suot. Kasama ni Aviana si Aivan at nakasuot pa ito ng uniporme niya sa ospital. Mukhang napilitan siyang isama ng kapatid.
Niyakap ni Aviana si Aiden at nakita ni Kira ang tila pagngisi ni Aivan sa nakita. Si Chaun naman ay piningot sa tenga si Aviana.
"Bakit hindi mo sinabi sa mga kuya mo na uuwi ka mula America? Don't you know how shocked they are?" Natatawang wika ni Chaun kay Aviana at si Aviana naman ay sinungitan si Chaun.
"Ang sakit mo naman pumingot, Brother Chaun the sheep! I did not do anything wrong!" Avian frowned and she went straight to her and she clung on her arms. "Tsaka, bakit kasalanan ko? They don't even call me when I was in America. They just ask my nanny instead of me! How rude!" Reklamo ni Aviana.
Napatingin si Kira kay Aivan na unti-unti na palang lumalapit sa kanya. Nabigla si Kira nang hilain siya ni Aivan at niyakap siya nito mula sa likod.
Kira froze on where she's currently standing, she needs to refrain herself from making any kind of expression.
"I'm your second eldest brother, Aviana. Huwag mo agawin ang atensyon sa girlfriend ko."
Tinignan ni Kira ng masama si Aivan at tinanggal ang kamay nito sa pagkakayakap nang mapansin na nakatingin pala sa kanila ang mga katrabaho niya, miski si Luther na tahimik na nakatayo sa tabi ni Aiden.
"Hmph!" Maktol ni Aviana. "Whatever, big brother! Hindi naman ikaw ang maususunod, and it's big sis-in-law who gets to decide who she wants to be with." Nakangiting wika ni Aviana.
"Say what you want, Aviana. She's my girlfriend, she's only mine and you can't take her from me even if you're my sister." Wika ni Aivan at hinila siya pabalik at inakbayan.
"Whatever, big brother." Wika ni Aviana at nagtatakang tumingin si Aviana kay Luther. "Who is he, eldest big brother?" Pagtatanong ni Aviana kay AIden.
"Oh, I'm sorry I forgot!" Wika ng boss niya. "Luther, these are my siblings. Aviana and Aivan." Pagpapakilala nito sa dalawang kapatid.
"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Lagrimas. I know you, it's a pleasure to meet you." Wika ni Aivan at nakipag-kamay kay Luther. Tanging ngiti lang ang ibinigay ni Aviana kay Luther at nanatiling nakaakbay sa kanya si Aivan na sa kalaunan ay hinayaan niya na lang.
"Eldest big brother, I want to take big sis-in-law out, can I let her take an early leave?" Aviana asked her eldest brother, Aiden.
"No, you can't. We'll be having our office dinner at Luther's restaurant. She has to attend, she's one of my staff." Sagot ni Aiden kay Aviana.
Aviana pouted and she looked at her. "Big sis-in-law, hang out with me instead. Huwag ka nang pumunta, I think it'll be fine, right?"
Kira looked at Aiden and back to Aviana. "Uhm..."
"If you won't go, your salary will be deducted by ---"
Kaagad na ngumiti si Kira, "No, no. I'll go!" Kira looked at Aviana. "I'll hang out with you next time." Nakangiting wika ni Kira kay Aviana.
"What about me?" Nagulat si Kira nang magsalita si Aivan sa tabi niya.
"Huwag ka na, big brother." Nakangising wika ni Aviana. "Araw-araw naman kayong magkasama ni big sis-in-law sa penthouse mo, just give me her spare time."
"Both of you live in the same place?" Luther casually asked.
"Yes, is there anything wrong, Mr. Lagrimas?" Aivan asked Luther.
Luther did not answer but he just gave Aivan a nod.
"Shall we go then?" Chaun asked everyone.
"Yes." Everyone answered in unison.
Nauna ang ibang katrabaho ni Kira na umalis at bago umalis si Aiden ay nilapitan nito si Aivan. "Iuwi mo na muna si Aviana sa mansyon. And I can feel that Mom and Dad doesn't have any idea what did this brat do." Halos pabulong na wika ni Aiden kay Aivan pero narinig niya ito. Aiden looked at Aviana and whispered one again. "This brat loves to stress everyone. Alam naman natin na napaka tigas ng ulo."
"I know what you mean, Aiden." Mahinang wika ni Aivan at napahilot sa sintido. "But, I don't think I'll be able to bring her back to the mansion." Wika ni Aivan. "I can't stand being there and I know that someone's paying a visit there to clear her own mess." Dagdag na wika ni Aivan kay Aiden at tumining kay Kira at nginitian siya. Kira smiled back at him and Kira looked at Aviana.
The three of them heard Chaun sigh. "Looks like I have no choice but to do it instead." Saad ni Chaun sa sumusukong paraan. "Napaka responsable kasi ng dalawa niyang kapatid." Anito na may sarkasmo. Nilapitan ni Chaun si Aviana, "Let's go, Avi. Ihahatid na kita pauwi."
"Then, we should o first." Wika ni Aiden at tumingin sa kanya. "Sumabay ka nalang sa akin, Kira."
Kira felt a bit weird on her boss' attitude towards her nowadays. He's been quite nice to her for the past few days and Kira was not ready for such change.
Tumango si Kira kay Aiden. "Okay, if it's fine with you." Pagtanggap ni Kira sa alok ni Aiden at tumingin kay Aivan. "How about you Aivan? Are you going back to work?" Kira asked.
"Yes, I have no choice but to finish the left medical reports on my table. If I finish them today, I'll have a chill weekend." Sagot ni Aivan sa kanya at ginulo ang buhok niya na ikinanguso ni Kira. Nawala ang ngiti ni Aivan nang tignan nito si Aiden. "Ikaw naman, don't tell anything weird to Kira. Take a good care of her there and I swear to god that if anything happens to her I'll beat you up."
Natawa si Aiden sa sinabi ni Aivan. "You're not that protective anymore, huh?" Nabigla si Kira nang hilain siya ni Aiden at inakbay. "Aren't you afraid I'll snatch her away from you?" Nakangising wika ni Aiden kay Aivan at napapansin ni Kira na mukhang ilang segundo nalang ay sasabog na sa galit si Aivan.
Kira removed Aiden's hand on her shoulder and she sighed, "Let's go. Let's not be rude and let the wait for us there." Kira stated with calmness in her voice and she looked at Aivan, "You too, go back to work. We're leaving."
Aivan sighed and he suddenly kissed her temple. "Well then, I'll be leaving. Take care." Wika nito.
"Wait!" Nabigla sila nang marinig nila ang pagpigil ni Aviana sa pag-alis nila.
Napalingon silang tatlo kay Aviana na hawak-hawak ang helmet na ibinigay ni Chaun kay Aviana at nakita niya na hinabol pa pala ni Chaun si Aviana papasok sa studio at bakas ang pagkahingal niya dahil dito.
"What's wrong, Aviana?" Aivan asked his sister.
"After I go back to the mansion and meet mom and dad, I'll ask the driver to brig me to your penthouse so I can spend the night there, okay? So, prepare a room for me, big brother." Avian said and gave her brother a very, very sweet smile.
Kira and Aiden looked at Aivan's reaction and it was really priceless! Chaun can't even stop himself from laughing, so is she!
"Hey, you can't stay there anytime you like---" Hindi natuloy ni Aivan ang sasabihin niya kay Aviana dahil hinila na ni Aviana si Chaun, na 'di mapigilan ang tawa, palabas ng studio at hinabol pa 'to ni Aivan palabas.
Kira cant help but to laugh at them.
"Shall we go?" Aiden asked.
Tumango si Kira. "Sure, let's go."
Tahimik lang silang dalawa na naglakad papunta sa parking at kaagad silang sumakay sa kotse nitong nakaparada. Silence was present but Kira was very curious about Aviana's health.
"I really underestimated you, Kira." Biglaang saad ni Aiden sa kanya.
"Can I ask what do you mean by that?" Kira boldly asked her boss.
"I know that Iris was at fault, and I just saw you and Iris quarrel at her party. You really did well." Natatawang wika nito. "I never knew that Iris was that kind of person, that's why I was rude to you. Oh, and the plastic surgery rumors were kinda cool." Dagdag na saad nito at mas lalo pa itong natawa.
"That rumor was nothing to me, actually, why would I get affected by it, when in fact they are just bluffing. I know I look a lot like someone, but I won't go under a doctor's knife." Sagot ni Kira kay Aiden at bumuntong hininga.
NAABUTAN nila ni Aiden ang mga katrabaho nila na masayang nag-uusap sa isang pahabang lamesa at dito nakita ni Kira kung gaano kaganda ang nasabing lugar. Kira roamed her eyes on the place and she froze when saw something that made her really shocked.
Ang bawat portrait at iba pang mga litratong kinuha niya nuong nasa Italya siya na nasali sa isang display ball ay nasa restaurant ni Luther. So, he was the on who brought every single photo she tried to sell.
When Kira saw Luther in his chef uniform, Kira removed her gazed from the photos and she immeiately sat in between Anna and Mika. She went silent and she just made herself busy from looking at the menu book.
"Do you want to add something on what I prepared, Kira?" Luther asked.
Tinignan lang ni Kira si Luther at umiling. Nagpakita siya ng pekeng ngiti sa binata at binaba ang menu. "No need, I was just looking at it." Sagot ni Kira.
The food was served not less than fifteen minutes, the waiters were very accomodating on serving the food. They served them one by one and Kira can't help but to see thet every dish that was served was not on the menu and every dish was her favorite dishes. Only her maid and cook knows about the dishes she likes the most.
Kira can't help but to feel a bit uneasy. This can't be just a coincidence, right?
"Let's dig in!" Anunsiyo ni Luther na nakaupo sa pagitan ni Chaun at Aiden.
Eve if the food were her favorite dishes, Kira doesn't have the ppetite to eat. She felt really bothered about Luther. She felt really weird and it felt like Luther's a staker. But, she can just call him a stalker. Probably, it must be her parents' fault. They maybe gave every inch of her information to him when they were planning to set her up into a marriage with him.
Kira wiped her lips using the table napkin. "I'll just go to the restroom." Paalam ni Kira kay Mika at Anna at kaagad na iniwan ang table napkin sa lamesa at kaagad na nagpunta sa banyo para pakalmahin ang sarili.
How can she get rid of him? She finally got rid of Ricci, but how can she get Luther leave her alone?
Kira washed her hands and she looked at her own reflection. Is this the kind of life she has to have? Hindi pa rin mawala-wala ang koneksyon niya sa pamilya niya.
Kira dried her hands using a tissue and she immediately went outside the comfort room and she was shocked to see Luther leaning on the wall and it looks like he's waiting for her. Dadaanan niya lang sana ito pero nabigla siya nang hilain siya nito pabalik.
Without any emotion, Kira confronted him. "What do you need? Are you going to harass me again?" Kira asked him blankly.
"I know you want to ask me how do I know your favorite dishes and your photography on my wall. Didn't you know, I was the one who purchased every single photo you sell?"
Kira sighed. "Hindi ko na kailangan malaman 'yun, Luther. Yes, I am thankful that you admire it. But, it doesn't have to do with me." Wika niya at akmang aalis na nang biglang magsilata ito.
"So, your boyfriend's a Marceau?" Luther asked her.
Without looking at him she answered, "So what. Is there anything wrong?" She sighed, "Stop bothering me already."
"I think your parents will rage the hell out if they'll get to know about this." Wika ni Luther.
Natigilan si Kira sa sinabi ni Luther. She stayed still on what he just stated.
"You're clueless, Kira. They brought you to Italy so you won't have any connections with the Marceau family. And I guess they did not give you much awareness about it. Think about the reason clearly, Kira. Would you rather stay blind to know the truth?"
As soon as Luther said that, he left her there. Confused and curious.
What does he mean by it?