14 CHAPTER 14 – REVELATION
CONTINUATION
"Are you.......Althea? Are you a lesbian?" Now all Jade's attention is with the woman beside her, she's so hopeful that what David said is true.
The youngest Tanchinco doesn't know why she so happy knowing that Althea likes a woman.
She wanted to be a 'YES' that will come out from the mouth of 'her goddess'.
"Yes Jade I am, I'm proud and out lesbian," Althea answered confidently, she doesn't want to be like this.
She wanted the heiress to know by her own occurred.
But at least she feels relief, now it's open out there.
On the other hand, the heiress is overwhelmed knowing it's a 'YES'.
She's like dancing now in his head.
"How? When? I mean does my dad know about your sexuality? Your Friends, your family.....the people surround you?“ Blabber Jade....deep inside she’s so happy knowing Althea's preference.....actually she's smiling, she can't contain it anymore......the overpowering happiness.
"Since I was in elementary Jade I'm already like this, yes my family knows, even my friends but not all people know, but if they ask me, I'm willing to confirm. You know Jade I don't really want to level myself, either way, I am still a person, a human being who unfortunately a woman who loves a woman as well. Hope it will not a hindrance to our friendship?" Even with these circumstances, Althea shows a confident smile, a woman that’s so proud of being her.
"Of course not, as a matter of fact, I'm proud of you Althea." Immediately, Jade hugs Althea assuring her that nothing is changed.
"Okay ladies, all are good now right? Then let's take an order.....I'm famished" David interrupted, rubbing her stomach indicating his really hungry.
The two ladies slowly removing their selves from each other's embrace, the young Senior Architect mounting a 'Thank You' to Jade and the heiress answered 'You're Welcome' back while rubbing the arm of Althea.
When they get their orders and settled comfortably at their table, the heiress instantly turns her attention to the young Senior Architect, with a knitted forehead.
"Althea why are you here?". Uttered Jade, with a questioning look.
"Hello to you too Jade!" Althea just smiles, ignoring Jade's question.
Jade's raised her one eyebrow, indicating the pilot to answer her question.
They already converse too much and learned unintentional information about Althea......and now she just questioned their young Senior Architect on why she is here?
"Okay." Surrendered the young pilot raising her both hands.
"Well, actually there's a little situation in here that needs my attention, that's why I need to drop by, there just something I have to settle, but it's fine now." Answered Althea.
"Wait, what do you mean 'a little situation in here?' You mean this is one of your restaurants?" Quoting the sentence, Jade is amused.
Althea just rubs her nape and smile.
Before the heiress could react, suddenly their orders just arrive.
"Mmm...Jade, David if you'll excuse me I have to go, I'm sorry if I can't stay long." Uttered Althea, who's about to stand up from her seat.
"Are you sure you don't want to join us? We barely see each other now Thea and you know catching up? You're so busy and in demand." David is sincerely concerned.
"I'd love to David but probably next time okay? And we will see next Thursday right? You can bring Jade also if she's available......what do you say Jade?" - Althea turning to the heiress side.
"Thursday? What's happening on that day?" The heiress asks with confusion.
"Will hon before you came, I just learned that Thea here has an Art show. Actually, I would never know if I never overheard her and her restaurant manager talking about the catering on that event.....because Thea here Jade is so modest.....modest enough not to tell her best friend the good news." A little bit disappointed, David just shakes his head, continuing eating.
"What do you mean an 'Art Show'? Althea, can you enlighten me please?" Now Jade is quite upset, why Althea didn't even tell her that said affair since they've hung out together.
"I'm sorry Jade, mmm.....can I explain it to you later?" Althea apologetically said to the heiress.
"You better have a good reason 'THEA'." Emphasizing the name David called her, she's a little bit envious of her boyfriend for calling 'her goddess' Thea.
"I will....so can I be excused now?" With a dog, puppy eyed asking permission to the heiress.
"Do I have any choice?" Jade countered, seeing Althea's adorable face.....she wanted to squeeze it.
The heiress just nod and mounting it's okay.
The young Senior Architect feel relieve and stand in her seat...saying her apology again to David and Jade, and then excuse herself.
Still, eyes on Althea's back, thinking what she learned earlier make her demeanor happier.
"Hon are you okay, let’s eat." Interrupted David from her musing. Jade just smiles and continues eating her food.
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Althea's POV
I've never felt so nervous in my entire life, until now............
I encountered high ranking officials, powerful businessmen and women, politicians, celebrities, the richest people in the world, and even royalties but never had I felt an ounce of nervousness in my whole being..........unlike today.
Today is the day I show my Art to the world........for the very first time since I came across to have a passion for painting since I was 6............yes that young.
It was my mother’s who've encouraged me to pursue my craving for Art.
My family will be present as well in this spectacle; in fact, I was convincing them prior to the dated opening to not come, but my family being a 'Guevarra' the hell they would listen.
They were even telling me that, 'this is one of the most important parts of my life, why wouldn't they be here to support me?' Point Taken indeed.
Even though I told them not to come, but deep inside I'm praying they will......and I'm so glad and thankful that they are coming.
And I warned them not to spill my secret........that, of course, being a 'Guevarra'.
But to my dismay they just laugh it off...........my dad even said that if someone asks him who I am to him he would definitely say 'My Daughter'.
That's how proud they are of me.....and I'm very indebted for that.
So help me God!
Even Mr. Oscar Tanchinco will be present........my God this is chaos!!!!
You may wonder why Mr. Tanchinco doesn't know, that I'm the daughter of his best friend Felix Guevarra, well Mr. Tanchinco saw me when I was only 6.
Because of my father's business abroad which is so successful, eventually, we have no choice but to migrate, until the time I get my license in medicine.
I came back to the Philippines to pursue my other passion, but my identity is still under the radar.
My brother is the only one Mr. Tanchico is acquainted with since he's the one helping my dad with our businesses.
I have to be ready for what will come forth.......either way I already prove myself what I'm capable of.
At my young age, I've been very successful in every career I pursue.
'THE WORLD ALREADY KNEW ALTHEA GALURA'
