AUBREE’S POV
I’m going to Gavin’s office now.
Suddenly his secretary called and said he wants me to go to his office.
I followed him. I want us to be as civil as possible.
Plus I am also planning to resign after this project.
Seb’s mom also offered me a position in their company. Plus as per her, I need to be familiar with their business because when me and Seb got married, we will be the one who will handle their company.
Yes. Marriage. Even though Seb is not giving me a marriage proposal, his parents already claimed that we will end up in marriage.
This is what I used to dream of. Maybe if this happened then, I would have nothing more to ask for.
But it’s different now but I know it’s not too late yet.
It may not be as happy as it used to be, but I know that Seb and I will have a great time together in the future.
And yes again, I am thinking and seeing my future with him. Not because that’s what I really want, but because this is my choice and I need to stick with it.
More convenient for me and everyone.
I knocked first before I went in.
I saw him busy with all the paperworks in his table.
I softly cough then I got his attention.
I just gave him a blank expression.
“Have a seat Ms. Custodio.” He formally said.
I sat down still with a blank expression.
“I receive a report from a reliable source, that the Dela Rama offered you a position in their company. Is that true?” He asked in a serious tone.
I am not surprised that he knew about it already. Aunt Laura is very vocal about her plans for me and Seb.
“Yes.” I just said.
“You accepted their offer?” He asked.
I just nodded at him.
I saw how shocked he is but he immediately brought it back to a blank expression.
“As we all know, I already have his parent’s approval. And they want me to be familiar with their business because when the time comes that I married-” i wasn’t able to finish it because he cut me off.
“You will get married with him?!”
My eyes narrowed.
Does he think that after I meet that Sheena I will still hope that we still have a chance to be together?!
“He did not propose yet. But we all know that we will end up in marriage.” I said to him.
I saw the pain in its eyes and a bit depress.
“You need to be that heartless?” He said a bit emotional.
I averted my eyes from him. Because whether I admit it or not I was affected by the visible emotions in his eyes.
I compose myself for few seconds then I look at him again.
“Isn’t this what you want?! For me to choose?!” I said seriously.
“And you chose him?! I thought you love me!” He said accusingly.
I felt irritated. “You know what Gavin, I can’t understand you?! Isn’t this what you want me to do? to choose between you and him because you can no longer accept my decision?!”
“You were right. I always took you for granted. That is why I am setting you free. I will not ask you to wait for me anymore because I know that I am being unfair to you. You deserves someone better, someone like Sheena.” I voice broke while saying this things to him.
“You are giving me away?!” He accused me again.
“Isn’t she here for you?!” I accused him too.
“She’s here for Inarez’s project not for me!” He said in his defense.
I rolled my eyes. “Yeah right!” I said sarcastically.
“Sam is right then.” He said almost a whispered.
I felt even more irritated.
Because I know that Sam meant it all. But sorry to tell her, I will not be affected with whatever she wants to happen.
I am so tired of her plans!
“What did she tell you?” I asked him seriously.
“That you thought that I sent Sheena here to get you jealous. Wait are jealous of her?” He asked.
I smirked. “Sorry to disappoint you and Sam but I am not jealous. I felt betrayed!”
“Betrayed? What do you mean?” He asked a bit confused.
“I thought that the girl you only had is Sam? Then why did Sheena suddenly appear?! And base on Sam’s statement which she wanted me to really hear is that there is something going on between the two of you!” I hissed.
I saw the shock and the same time guilt in his eyes.
And that is what crushed my heart the most.
So true ?! They don’t just have simple friendship!
I felt angry and hurt again here.
“Bree …”
I shake my head. “I’m so done with all the dramas, plans and betrayal!”
He got up and approached me. “No Bree its not what you think!”
“Then what?!” I hissed.
“I only she her as a friend. Though my mom is also rooting for her for me before.”
My eyes widened. His parents like her for him!
I was suddenly depressed by what I heard.
“That’s right. Your parents wants her for you. Fine the! I hope will be happy with her.”
I was about to stand up when Gav pulled me and put me on his thighs.
He hugged me tightly.
“No please … don’t say that … Don’t give me away. It is already too painful.” He tightened his grip on me even more.
I can’t stop crying.
Why are we in this kind of situation?!
Why does it seem so hard to be happy?!
I lifted his face to mine.
“Gavin maybe this is all for our own good. Seb and I while you and Sheena.”
He plunged into my neck again.
“No … I don’t want to… please Bree … Love …”
I closed my eyes and savored his hug.
After a while I turned to face him again.
“Let’s just accept it Gavin. We were really not meant to be together. Every time we forced it, it became more chaotic. A lot of people are hurting because of us.” I beg him.
“They can’t be hurt but what about me? What about us? Love what about me? What about us?”
I caressed his faces and gave him a kiss.
We let that kiss make us feel our love for each other.
“Please choose me Love.” He said pleading.
“I want to Gavin! I wanted to choose you because I love you so much! But its not that easy!”
“Why were you so willing to fight for him but you were not willing to fight for me? Do you really love me?”
“I love you so much.” I said.
“Then why not me?” He asked again.
That’s where I gave up. I just cried hard.
If everything was that easy I would have done it earlier.
“I’m sorry Gav… I’m sorry Love… I love you but I can’t.”