AUBREE POV
Inarez is a big project, it will serves as their legacy. That is why I am not surprised that Gavin will be joining us in this project.
Though I feel nervous because I don’t know if I can handle this situation. But for Inarez where I owe my career, I will do my very best to work with him professionally.
I just hope that I can make it through.
I really admire how Gavin was able to work with me as if nothing happened. As in literally, its like we never met in college, we never had the one month deal and we never had a thing.
The way he treated me now is just like his employee. And for the first time I feel intimidated by him.
So this is what my co-workmate felt about him.
And now I can’t believe that I am feeling nervous right now. We will have a meeting with Gavin for Inarez of course.
After few minutes, we saw Gavin entering the meeting room with someone.
I felt hurt when I saw them smiling at each other. There seems to be a deep connection between them.
I swallowed hard. Just thinking that Gavin will be with someone else feels like I’m being killed. But I to overcome this feeling. This is probably my destiny.
I just hope that in the end, I will live our happily ever after with Seb.
And speaking of Seb, he’s calling me.
I excuse myself though I know that Gavin were already here. It seems like the meeting will not yet start because he’s busy talking to the girl he is with.
“Where are you going Ms. Custodio?” Gavin asked in a formal tone.
“I just need to answer this call.” I answered in the same formal tone.
He raised his brow. “A call from your boyfriend? Go on.” He said coldly.
I heard people gasped.
I just shrugged because I have nothing to hide now.
Sam and Seb already cancelled their engagement.
And next week Seb’s family will celebrate their company’s anniversary. And in that event, they are also announcing our relationship.
“Seb?”
‘Hey babe!’
“Why did you call me? Is there any problem?” I asked curiously.
‘Is having a problem is my only reason to call my girlfriend?’ He said in a sweet tone.
I smiled to myself. Why am I looking for someone else? Seb is here with me who loves me so much. I should just focus on him instead of thinking someone else. I will pour all my love for him, Seb deserves it anyway.
“Sorry babe. Its just that I have a meeting right now, I just excuse myself because of your call.” I softly said.
‘Really? Sorry babe I don’t want to disturb you. I’ll just fetch you for lunch okay? I love you!’
I smiled. I am decided, I will just focus on you and learn to love you again. “I love you too.”
After I dropped the call, I heard someone softly cough.
I was a bit surprised when I saw Gavin.
“I can see that you are done with your phone. So can we start the meeting now?” He coldly said then he went inside the conference room.
I just sighed. I just followed him because I don’t want to hear his complaints anymore.
“Now that we all here, we can start now.” He said.
“I want you all to meet Ms. Sheena Mercedes. She will join us in this project. Since your expertise are more on marketing, I decided to have Ms. Mercedes as in-charge of the product. Since she is a known bag designer in Europe.”
I wanted to disagree but I also understand his point. Its their legacy that’s why they really need to be keen and careful in every details.
“Is this mean that we will just do what we usually do?” I asked to make it more clearly.
“Yes.” He said.
He looked at Sheena and smiled.
“Again Ms. Mercedes, thank you for trusting and joining our company”
The girl smiled back. “Its my pleasure. Cut the formalities please Vin.” Then she rolled her eyes.
Then they both chuckled.
I averted my eyes from them and distracted myself from reading the plan we had made which I had memorized.
Now I do not know if I can work properly.
I just hope that I can survive.
***
After our meeting, Sam came.
She looks so excited when she saw Sheena.
So I guess they knew each other.
“Oh Em Gee! I can’t believe that you are here! I thought you don’t want to work here in the Philippines?! Oh well I guess its Gavin’s magic again. You can’t really say no to him?!” She said in a teasing to e.
I frowned. So there is something going on between her and Gavin.
I thought it was only Sam who became part of his life? Then who is Sheena in his life?
Again, I felt hurt with what I just discovered. I just hope that my heart can become numb.
I felt betrayed. He didn’t tell that there’s a certain Sheena Mercedes in her life.
And from the looks of it, what they have is not a simple friendship.
“Okay guys we’re done. You can have your lunch now!” Gavin announced.
We are really done.
I told myself. I don’t why I am feeling hatred towards him.
After his announcement, I immediately gather my thing to leave this place.
I was about to go out when Sam called me.
“Bree I didn’t know that you are here!” She said.
I turned to her and gave her a smile.
I also felt irritated with her because it seems like she’s doing this in purpose.
“You want to join us for lunch?” She invited me.
I shake my head and smile. “I have a lunch date with my BOYFRIEND.” I make an emphasis on the word boyfriend.
I saw shocked and sadness in her face.
Your emotion does not have any effect on me now.
I did not bother to look at Gavin because of the hatred I am feeling now.
***
Gavin’s POV
I can’t be calm. I can sense that something is wrong with Bree and I can’t help but to be bothered and feel scared.
There is something in her eyes that makes feel that way.
“She looks angry.” Sam whispered to me.
I looked at her. Sheena was in the comfort room now.
“What do you mean?” I asked nervously because I also thought that she seem angry with me.
“Her eyes, and her attitude towards you and me.” She said.
I sighed. “I can also see that. But why?” I asked a bit confused.
“Maybe because of Sheena? You use her to make her jealous!” Sam accused me.
I frowned. “What are you saying?”
“What?! Don’t tell me you invited Sheena here for business? And no other hidden agenda?!” She gasped.
My eyes widen. “She also think that way?”
I nodded. “That is what I thought so maybe she is also.”
“But I never had any other agenda. Its all for Inarez’s new project!” I denied her accusation.
I never had other plan. I am so fed up with those kind of tricks. I will just be hurt in the end.
“But I don’t see jealousy in her, but anger!” I blurted out.
She sighed. “Yes I also notice that. Maybe she thought of something else. Given that she suddenly became vocal about her relationship with Seb.”
I felt a pinch in my chest again. But the worst pain was when I heard her say I love you to Seb.
It seems to say that the fight is really over. And Seb won.
“Yes. I provoke her that’s why.” I admitted.
I don’t know what the hell happen with me earlier and I treated her that way. Maybe jealousy? Or bitterness?
“What do you mean?” She asked.
I told her what happened earlier.
“Well maybe she really made her decision, and its crystal clear now. Seb won.” She said sadly.
We stopped talking when we saw Sheena coming back from the comfort room.
I don’t want her to meddle with this issue.
The pain in my heart is still there especially when I saw hatred in her eyes.
I want to know why is she angry with me, what did I do?
And is it really the end for us?
Is there no hope for us anymore even though I’m the one she loves?
Or maybe she realize that she still in love with Seb?
It was as if my thoughts were slowly killing me.
Aubree…