CALIX! “I smiled slightly even though his eyes were now focused on Rexon.
“What is he doing here? Is this man harassing you again?” He was planning to approach Rexon, whom we didn’t see when we met, but I quickly intervened.
“No, he wasn’t, we were just talking,” I said in a somewhat worried voice.
“Then what?” He furrowed his brows when he asked me.
But I still couldn’t answer when I felt his hand on my shoulder that paralyzed all over my body.
“She is already accepting my offer and she will be my Personal Assistant from now on.” Rexon clearly pronounces.
I saw the shock on Calixto’s face when I heard that. Nor did not escape his sharp look at Rexon’s hand that remained on my shoulder.
“No! That’s not true!” I suddenly broke his hand away from me and faced Rexon.
“I said I can’t!” I refused.
“Hey, is that how you talk to your future boss?” Then smiled at me.
“Mr. Del’Torre, I don’t think it’s right for you to force yourself on someone who doesn’t like you. Cherry didn’t accept your offer. The issue about you is over, so if you can please leave us alone?!” I felt Calixto’s palm on my arm and slightly prepared the body for me to face Rexon who didn’t seem to be moving when he stood up.
“I’m talking to Cherry and not you. Why don’t you just step back and leave. You have no role here, unless you have a purpose in helping her maybe?” Rexon smirked a little.
“What did you say?” I felt Calixto’s grip on my arm tighten that made my heart convulsive.
“I wouldn’t invest my money for just no reason. Even if he works at your Restobar, it’s impossible for her to pay a million. Unless you want someone else in return, can’t you?” Rexon’s lips rose to him which obviously exhausted Calixto’s remaining patience.
“You bastard!” Calixto replied loudly that I was immediately released my arm.
It was too late to stop him from hitting Rexon on his face who quickly got him a reason to fall off the bullcap he was wearing.
I screamed. Rexon on the other hand, retaliated with a blow that Calixto could not avoid.
“Is that all you can do?” Rexon said after.
Calixto fell to the ground I immediately attended, my sharp gaze lifted to Rexon.
“Can you leave? If you don’t want me to call the police!” I shout with anger
Calixto tried to stand up but I held him tightly. “Please, stop…” When I begged while looking at his cracked lips.
“Fuck you! If nor for Cherry maybe you’ll pick up your face in your backyard!” Calisxto said in a sharp tone.
He just grinned and ignored picking up his bullcap which was slightly shaken before putting on.
“I’ll call you early in the morning and make sure you pick up your phone.” Rexon said to me and left me one more wink before we turned around and quietly left.
I didn’t even bothered to reply because of my concern now is Calixto and his cracked lips.
“Are you okay? Are you in pain?” Full of concern I asked as I held him to both cheeks.
“I’m fine,” he answered.
***
We had been in the Cafeteria for a few minutes but no one with us wanted to have an open conversation.
“I’m sorry for what happened, I didn’t know he was coming here.” I start holding the cup of coffee on the table tightly.
“What is he doing here?” He asked staring into my eyes.
I couldn’t answer right away, because he would definitely be shocked by what I had to say. And how can I start saying that I can no longer receive the help he gives me?
“Why is he bothering you? And how did he know you were here at the hospital?” This question creased my forehead again, my lips were even more refined by the questions he was pressing on me.
“I will file a harassment and I will consult with my lawyer what steps we can take to prosecute that idiot” he said that the veins on his forehead were starting to get angry again.
“No!” I immediately said that he frowned at me even more.
“I mean don’t, let’s just let it happen, after all I’m sure I haven’t seen him ever.” I averted my eyes.
“But you haven’t answered my question yet, what is he doing here?” He asked in his baritone voice.
I gasp heavily, if only I couldn’t answer the question I don’t know why I can’t.
“C-cause he shouldered all the costs of Dad’s surgery, as well as medicine and hospital fees,” I said softly but I knew he clearly heard that.
He lean back in his chair while shaking his head.
“That bastard,” he said shaking as I traced the bitter smile on his lips.
I was devastated by his reaction. There was also a strong nervousness in my chest at the thought that I would be able to compromise my work at his restaurant.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t want this to happen.” I bravely held out his hand on the table.
I swallowed the rest of my embarrassment to ask for an apology. I didn’t want him to think that I agreed to Rexon’s wishes and ignored his because the offer is more than he intended to give to me.
“I’m sorry if I didn’t tell you about his offer right away, but I didn’t know that he would be true to his offer.” I keep saying.
He shook for a moment before meeting my gaze.
“What’s your plan now?”
There I was stunned and unable to answer.