Today, there is a grand gathering at a 5-star hotel, attended by all the successful architects and engineers in the country, along with some investors. Angelo and I are representing our company at this event. The company has placed a lot of trust in me, and they promoted me to a higher position, even though I've only been with them for a year.
I gave my all to improve my performance even more.
Angelo and I danced to the sweet music. Many praised us, saying we looked perfect together, and I just shrugged it off. Angelo seemed happy and said, "If you give me a chance, Yana, I'll do everything to make you happy." We continued dancing in the center of the event.
I declined his confession because, besides not having any feelings for him, I still love Kiel.
Speaking of Kiel, I caught a glimpse of him standing with another woman. I couldn't help but turn my attention to where he was.
I saw him looking extremely handsome in his tuxedo, accompanied by a beautiful woman whom I didn't recognize, but her beauty was captivating. They were laughing and enjoying themselves while sipping wine.
I suddenly let go of Angelo's hand while we were dancing. "Excuse me for a moment, sir, I'm feeling a bit tired," I told him, heading towards our table. He followed me.
I looked back again and saw them sitting there, still laughing. I saw the girl hold Kiel's hand."
During those moments, I couldn't help but feel hurt. As far as I know, Kiel and I haven't broken up yet. I'm just busy, and I couldn't commit to his request for marriage. I thought it would pass, and we'd go back to how things were before. But now, everything seems different.
I wanted to ask and confront him, but I held myself back. Aside from being with Angelo, Kiel was also with someone else. I didn't want to appear like a scandalous and desperate person.
I managed to get through the event despite the pain I felt from what I saw.
I will talk to him tomorrow, and he needs to explain himself.
After the event, when the guests were leaving, I immediately looked for Kiel, but I couldn't find him. I stopped myself from searching further when Angelo called me to offer a ride home. After Angelo dropped me off, I immediately tried to call Kiel, but I couldn't reach him on his phone.
I could hardly sleep as I kept thinking and crying. Eventually, I decided to check Kiel's social media, even though I'm not usually interested in it. When I finally opened it, I was confronted with pictures of him with the woman, who turned out to be an engineer as well. I also saw photos of her with my dad and Cynthia.
It seems that Kiel has already replaced me, and they appear to be happy together. I know I have shortcomings and faults with Kiel, but I never imagined that the feeling of being replaced would be this painful. I fell asleep while crying over him.
The following morning, I immediately went to Kiel's condo. In my mind, I was thinking about what it would be like if I found them there together; it would surely be very painful. But regardless, I needed to find some clarity and understanding.
I still had a key to Kiel's condo, so I easily entered. When I arrived, I found Aling Leth, Kiel's weekend cleaner. I asked her, "Aling Leth, where is Kiel?"
Kiel hasn't been home for quite some time, maybe around a month, ma'am. But he always instructs me to clean his house, even when he's not around. Aling Leth said .
I sat down at the side, realizing it has been a long time since I visited Kiel's condo due to my hectic schedule. I tried calling Kiel again, but I still couldn't get through to him.
So, I decided to go to the house where I used to repeatedly convince Dad to come home back then.
I was outside my dad's house, reminiscing about the times I kept coming here to convince him to come home. I rang the doorbell, and a maid opened the door for me.
The maid immediately informed me that Kiel was inside, and my heart leaped with joy. I told her that I wouldn't go inside and that I would just wait in the garden.
The maid returned and informed me that Kiel couldn't come out because his knee was hurting. She said that if I wanted to talk to him, I could just come inside and go with him .
I became worried upon hearing the news. The maid quickly gave me instructions on how to reach Kiel, showing me the way to where he was.
I saw Kiel sitting in the living room, and we exchanged glances for a few minutes.
Why are you here?he asked with a lackluster tone to me, while his eyes are focused on the TV again
'Can we talk, please?' I pleaded with him. But his eyes remained focused on the TV, and he didn't look at me."
I was hurt by Kiel's behavior, to be honest, in the several times we've had arguments, he never grew cold towards me. Instead, he always took the first step to reconcile, even when I was the one at fault."
I took the TV remote that was placed on his table and turned off the TV. Immediately, Kiel looked at me."
"Long time no see, Congrats on your achievement. We saw you in the magazine, and you really impressed us. " Kiel raised his hand for a handshake as he spoke. Kiel said with a sarcastic tone.
I felt tears welling up in my eyes; it seemed like I was talking to a different person. His once affectionate voice now felt cold and distant to my ears.
Kiel, I saw you last night at the party, and you were with another woman. Kiel, we are not yet broken up. Why is this happening? I said with tears in my eyes.
Kiel laughed bitterly, "Yana, you're the one with a boyfriend. How many times have I seen you being picked up and dropped off by your boss or your new boyfriend? I'm not Yana. You are!" he yelled.
I waited for you, understood you in everything, but your attention turned to another man he continued.
I looked at Kiel, and he was also in tears. "Kiel, he's not my boyfriend. He's my boss. I can't refuse his offer to pick me up and drop me off because I owe the company a lot," I explained to him.
I saw Kiel shake his head, "It hurts, Yana,I saw you last night too , when I saw you two staring at each other while he had his arm around your waist. It's just too painful," Kiel said.
I approached Kiel and tried to hold his shoulder, but he brushed my hand away. "Please, Kiel, I love you so much, and there's no other man who could replace you," I clarified with him.
Kiel looked at me and said,
"If you truly love me, the let's get married now." he said.