Inescapable

Matunog ang closed door party, kabilaan ang paparazzi na nagtatanong sa kanyang appearance. Gusto nilang malaman ang hinanda niyang damit. Gaano kamahal? At kung sino ang partner niya?

Gusto niyang matawa sa atensyong iyon. Ganoon ba kasikat ang event na iyon para gambalain siya ng ganito? I don't wear my wig today, even any make-up. It bothered her extremely. Hindi siya magtataka kapag isang beses ay may kakaladkad sa kanya.

Ano ang magiging reaction niya? Ipagtatabuyan niya ba ang sariling ama?

I hope he'll support me than making a scene.

The spokesperson of Swizz made expelled all the disturbing paparazzi that flocked outside the building. She even heard that that was just the ten percent of paparazzi while the rest boom at the Twin Tower where the famous bachelor engineer, Zedrick Hetch lived.

Don't let our paths cross. Please!

Pagbaba sa limousine na naghatid sa kanya sa venue ay walang humpay ang flashed ng camera. Kabilaan ang media. Hirap siyang dumiretso sa red carpet entrance dahil doon. Hindi niya puwedeng isawalang bahala ang ganitong atake dahil alam niyang way of promotion iyon.

"That see-through jumpsuit styled dress is breathtaking, Majesty! Show us your sexyback."

Pinagbigyan niya ang hiling na iyon at tumalikod.

"You had a beautiful body. Did you worked that out?"

Tawa ang isinagot niya sa tanong na iyon. Makakalbo muna si Zedrick bago niya amining oo. Unti-unti siyang umusad nang magkagulo ang mga media sa bagong dating.

Dorothy on her champagne dress that hugs her curvaceous body made her head nodded. But her jaw dropped on Dororthy's shades of eyeshadow, even the color of her earrings doesn't match on the dress code.

Aalis na sana siya pero nakita niya ang sumunod na bumaba. Zedrick is dashing on his three-piece suit. No need an extra accessory, he is undeniably handsome. Enough to make every opposite sex's desire go wild. Hindi magkamayaw ang mga media. Sinusundan ang bawat hambog na galaw nito.

Huminto ito sa harap niya pero malamig na umiwas upang ngumiti sa camera. She looked like the third wheel on the two when Zedrick's hand rested on Dorothy's small waist.

Looking healthy couple!

Dorothy's eye found her. Saglit itong natigilan, pero nakabawi rin agad. Mapanghamak siya nitong sinabayan sa pagpasok.

"What are you doing here?"

Hindi niya iyon sinagot. Inabala niya ang sarili sa pagkaway at pagngiti.

"Come on. Are you hooking rich fish in this ocean of bachelors?"

Dumiretso siya pero pilit itong bumubuntot sa kanya. Nasaan na ba kasi sila, Denver? Few men turned their heads at her. Some even attempted to speak with her, but she walked away and tried to check on the side. Still, the importunate Dorothy kept on rubbing her scalp.

"Running out of money to buy your whim? That is why you are acting like a scared and desperate slot-bitch."

She smirked. "Ang ingay mo. Ganyan ka ba talaga?"

"Noisy is better than an overused hole." She suddenly lost her composure and raised her voice.

Humalakhak siya. "Funny, you didn't change. You are still the delusional I know. And thanks for using the word like. Because I am just like those but I'm not." Tinitigan niya ito sa mata. "Are you really an architect? I can't see it on you. You are much looking cheap behind that neon eyeshadow and over accessories. Hmmm... ang sakit mo sa mata."

Nakita niya si Denver na kakarating lang. Doon siya dumiretso para gumagap ng sariwang hangin. Bago humalik sa mga pisngi nito ay nalingunan niya si Zedrick na nakamasid sa kanya. Buti nalang ay kasama si Mr. Swizz. Bukod sa hindi mahahalatang hindi niya maiintindihan ang pinag-uusapan. Hindi siya malalapitan ng kung sino mang gusto siyang gambalain.

Ilan sa mga kakilala nito ay humalo sa kanilang mesa. Ngiti at shake hands ang nangyari. Sumali rin sa grupo nila ang CEO ng BnG Company.

"My wife is really into your designs. And when she heard about your secret partnership with Mr. Galvez epic house, she didn't stop on asking you to me. I can't say no to her. The fact that I even like the façade of your contribution. It's rare and unique."

"I am pleased, Mr. Brown. Call me anytime for the future plan."

"That's great!"

When the topic goes deep she excused herself for a washroom. She just wanted to breathe. Being surrounded by higher people is not really easy. Before she turned left a steel hard hand immediately curled around hers.

"Let's talk," Zedrick commanded, not giving her a time to react. Pulling her away going into the underground parking.

"We can talk inside you know."

He didn't bother to glance at her. He just re-fixed his hold on her hand as they headed through the black Ferrari that looks sleek, darker and dangerous. Pinatunog nito iyon kaya napalingon siya rito.

Did he own that awesome car?

Umikot ito para buksan ang pinto ng passenger's seat. "Jumped in," he ordered, menacingly.

Inayos niya ang laylayan ng kanyang suot na dress bago sumakay. She startled when he slammed the door closed. Looking angry and uptight when he turned on the other side.

She forgot that he is diligent since then. Even without his father's help, he can buy anything he wanted.

"Seatbelt."

"Oh." Inosente niyang kinabit iyon habang minamasdan ang malinis nitong interior. When they got outside the building, she bravely glanced at him. "Saan tayo pupunta?"

As if on cue he stopped the car on the side. Katahimikan and agad bumalot sa pagitan nilang dalawa. Nakakabingi, gusto niyang magbukas ng topic.

"Let's talk."

"Kanina pa kita kinakausap. Ikaw lang ang ayaw sumagot."

Huminga ito nang malalim bago siya tuluyang hinarap. "What do you mean by criminal's sibling?"

The tension from their past interaction filled her chest. He needs a clarification, that is what she can read on his face. But he can't act like a fool to her.

"Don't play innocent. I know you know that Brandon killed my sister. Your brother is a criminal."

Mariin siyang tinitigan nito. Inuunawa ang kanyang mga akusa. "Iyan ba ang dahilan kung bakit ka nasa bahay ni Brandon? You think my brother can really kill? Thaysky, what made you conclude that way?"

"Of course, he is your brother. Ipagtatanggol mo siya. May alam akong hindi mo alam. At lahat ng iyon ay matibay na ebidensiya para ituro siyang may kasalanan. Ipagtatanggol ko rin ang kapatid ko. Kahit pa sa'yo." She unbuckled her seatbelt then open the door. But it was locked.

"Fuck you! Open the door. Let me go!" she screamed on his face.

"Baby, I'm trying to understand you. If my brother really killed your sister, then I will personally put him in the jail. Just don't ignore me. I'm begging you." He looked at her tenderly, broken and longingly as his thumb stroked away her nonstop tears.

Nanghihina niyang inilag ang mukha rito. Natatakot na baka bumigay siya sa patibong. Pero makulit nitong nahanap ang kanyang atensyon.

"Never ask me to let you go. Because that's unworkable."