Lola Valderrama
I opened my eyes because of the sunlight striking my face. I immediately rise from my bed and go to the sink once then I wash my face. As I'm finished, I get outside of my room to go there to the dining area to have some breakfast.
While going downstairs, I already saw mom and dad sitting at the dining table.
"Good morning!" I both kissed them on the cheeks.
"Good morning also sweetie.." mom said and I immediately sat on the left side, facing mom and dad.
I drank the fresh milk and at the same time, I took toast bread and chewed it.
"It looks like you’re happy today. Isn’t it?" I stopped chewing for a moment when dad talked to me and as I looked at him. Then I resumed chewing my food.
Of a sudden, I just looked at dad and then mom with curiosity.
Do I really look happy? Oh, is it now a big deal to them? Am I not allowed to smile even if the reason is I just want to smile? My goodness.
"Maybe, it's because of last night.." mom's cut the silence as they thought what they are saying now was the reason behind my smile as I was stuck for a while.
I saw her grin when I tilted my head to her while busy eating and looking back and forth at me.
"W-we've just talked about our businesses. That’s i-" Laurene cut me off when she came in.
This woman is really stubborn! She just suddenly interrupts the conversation even though she just came suddenly. I mumbled to myself and I sighed.
"Really, huh?" I stared at her with a fierce look and she just rolled her eyes at me.
She's really my damn crazy friend. I want to slap her on the forehead now.
The three of us looked at her before she greeted mom and dad, then she sat down next to me at the same time.
"What is it, dear?" mom suddenly asked an intriguing question instead of greeting my parents about their lives, that kind of useless thing is what she prioritizes first.
"You know, aunt and uncle, if I were just Lola, she would have accepted Heaven’s offer but she did not.” she shrugged after and I noticed that she widened her smile on her face.
I don’t know what Laurene wants to say. But if it was about having dinner with Heaven as she offered to me last night, I am not really interested.
"We understand you, sweetie. But we know that we need a person in our lives that we can live forever…"
Speaking of what dad said, it makes me suddenly dumbfounded when there’s something that pops up in my head.
Yes, dad is right. He is right for what he said. Pointing about the relationship-I know that’s what he wanted to say, is I really don’t want to try and I don’t really want to.
I admit. I am afraid. I am afraid of entering that situation that makes me traumatized for almost 2 years-it is because Kade try to rape me. He was drunk that night. As I tried to get rid go away from him-unfortunately Sofia saw us in that awkward and unacceptable position that made her angered me for years and up to now.
Yes, my cousin, Sofia Adler Montenegro doesn't want to talk with me anymore because of her pride, jealousy, and hatred, and she really hates me just because of what she saw to me and Kade, saying that I betrayed her and I took Kade to her and that I lied to her.
Wait, are they playing with me?
I looked at Laurene who just giggled. And even mom who looked even more excited about what dad said.
The heck! They really want to do that!
"Whatever you said dad, I am not really interested. You know me dad, even you mom, and Laurene!" I said with emphasis.
Why do they have the guts to say that? Do they think I’m happy with what they’re doing?
"You know, sweetie. We still have not forgotten your wounds from the past. It’s hard to recover but we are just cheering you up for what it causes."
Speaking about that-they know about me and Kade. My parents believed me as they found in the CCTV but Sofia did not as we’ve tried to fix that thing but she just only said to me that she does not want to talk to me anymore because of what happened. She doesn’t forgive me but Kade was. I tell everything if what’s the truth and Kade also, but I don’t get why Sofia still keeps hating and avoiding me until now.
Yes, Sofia is my close cousin. She’s the daughter of mr. Diego Valderrama who is my dad’s sibling and mrs. Lea Adler Valderrama, who is his wife. Sofia actually has a sibling which is Kleo, who is younger than her. And unfortunately, Kleo already passed away when he was two years old because of pneumonia. That’s why, after this saddest story of Sofia’s life, she almost treats me like her sibling-like Kleo. She became close to me not just as a cousin but rather as her friend also.
But suddenly, all of this is gone after seeing me and Kade on that balcony. I know why Sofia likes that because she cannot move on from Kleo's death and it is something that reflects Kade-reminiscing Kleo that she is afraid that Kade will be gone and will not be with her anymore.
Yes, she truly loves Kade.
Throwing my thoughts, I looked again at Laurene who now just raised her eyebrows, and at the same time, I also glanced at mom and dad who had stopped eating for a while.
Silence enveloped no one of them.
“Are you okay, Lola? Looks like there’s something bothering you?” I heard Laurene ask me. She’s just still staring at me while waiting for my response. I noticed mom and dad are also waiting for what I will say.
“Nothing. I just mind about my paintings..” I said then I put my attention somewhere.
I actually don’t want to open up to them about what was running in my head as I know it would be a long story for us to open up a conversation about it.
Looking back at Laurene as I tilted my head to them, they just continued eating and also Laurene after she shrugged about what I said.
"By the way aunt. I have to go now because I have some photo shoots to attend. Can I?" Laurene broke the silence for a second. I turned to look at her when she said that.
"Oh, good luck." dad uttered.
“Anyway, just come back here again, dear. We wish we can have dinner with you again..” mom said before Laurene was still in front of them.
I feel pretty relieved as it is a good thing that she didn't gossip about it.
Yeah, she should!
I feel comfortable now.
"By the way dear, we wish you’ll bring Kevin here and will introduce him. Can you?"
Really, they want to meet Kevin!? Well, it's good also to meet him so we will know more about Kevin.
"O-of course aunt and uncle, I'll bring him here so you can see him in person as well as Lola.." she said playfully. I just rolled my eyes for that girl.
Well, speaking of them-I'm actually happy for them and I hope their relationship will last long.
"Uh-oh. And, I'll wait for it." mom said gladly even though dad is smiling when they look at each other for a while.
I tried to cough so therefore they may cut their conversation now. I know Laurene cannot go to her appointment if my parents would ask her more.
“I’ll accompany you outside..” I excused myself to mom and to my dad as I stood up. But before we left them there, I noticed mom and dad were all dressed up and it looked like they were going somewhere. I shrugged. Maybe.
Afterward, Laurene said goodbyes to them afterward we got outside in that dinner area.
"What location does your photo shoot in?" I asked as she sat on the couch first while she folded her knees.
“In Laguna. And I will also be there in Manila in the afternoon..” she replied. I just nodded.
“Anyway, will your exhibit be held on Friday?” I sat next to her first before I spoke.
“Yeah. Just for another achievement again..”
“Oh, congrats again! We should celebrate after that!” as she said that, we just both chuckled.
“Anyway, I have to go now. Just update me if you have something you know. Especially about what Heaven and you talked about last night.” she stood up now after uttering those words. She arranged her stuff and she even checked her face also.
“Okay. Good luck.” I said and I winked at her.
I accompany her outside until she gets inside her car. Before her car ran, she told me that we will be having a celebration after my exhibit and she said that she will be the one to be in charge of it. I just chuckled.
Afterward, her car ran until it had already passed through the gate’s house.
Continuation... I took a bath and then I got dressed, wearing a blue cocktail dress. I just make myself simple. I just applied a little foundation on my face but I didn't put on makeup because I'm not used to it. And after all, I just thought of having dinner with him just to know if I could really trust him in terms of business and especially our negotiations. And I also thought that it would be a big help for me to expand my business. Speaking of this - yes, I called him earlier to inform him to talk about our negotiation. Mom and dad knew as I said it to them that I'll be having dinner with him so it might not be humiliating on his side. Because I feel that he might say that I’m just playing with him like that because I did not accept his offer even just for a short dinner. I know, it's nothing for me. I appreciate and am happy especially because he's one of my buyers. And of course, he's glad for it. Yeah, there's no anything else beyond it. I got off when I got out of my ro
Lola Valderrama I was still on the road driving my car and going back to my home. I know it's still quite far before I’ll be at home. When I was in the middle of the road, suddenly, the speed of the car slowed down until it stopped running. I was stuck up here in a dark place and there are almost no houses here. I also don’t see many people passing by. I was suddenly nervous. It seems an unlucky day to me! When I was on my way home, I ran out of gas! Ugh! I start the engine but it doesn't work at all. Then I tried again to start the engine to run it out many times but it wasn't working. Damn! How am I now?! I get outside in my car for a while to try to find a gas station. But, I just saw a signboard saying that the gasoline station will be on the exit of this road. My shoulders suddenly dropped. I feel a bit nervous right now. I tried to open the door of my car and I took my cell phone which was in my bag. I dialed Laurene’s number but it seems she doesn’t answer my call. I t
Lola Valderrama I opened my eyes and then I roamed it around.I immediately rose up when I saw that I laid down on the sofa. As I was seated, I tried to roam around my eyes again and I don’t know where I am now.I tried to stand up but I couldn't straighten my feet because I felt an ache in my left leg. Suddenly, I tried to look at it and I saw it had a bandage. I just sat down first to ease the pain from it.I suddenly remembered what happened to me last night. There are three men chasing me which makes me run. Until I stumbled and fell to the floor. I don't know what happened next and as suddenly, I lost consciousness afterward."You're awake." I turned to that person who spoke and I saw a man enter, coming from the door then he closed it.For a moment, I felt nervous and tried to embrace my body covering and protecting myself as it was all still fresh in my mind about what happened last night."W-who are you? W-where am I?" I almost stammered when I asked him because of my aghast.
Lola ValderramaI walked slowly because I felt pain in my left foot, and speaking about this-I remember I stumbled when I ran and unintentionally, I fell on the ground that’s why maybe I am wounded.I decided to go back to the kitchen, and when I came, I noticed he was not there.Where is he now? He’s just here a while ago?Speaking of that man-suddenly I remember I still don’t know his name. I forgot to ask him. Ugh! Nevermind. I’ll just ask if I see him.While waiting for him, I walked around and it was just a small apartment until my two feet took me to a room behind the kitchen. Actually, the living room and dining area are just adjacent to each other and the comfort room next is on the left side while the door is on the right side. And I noticed he didn’t have much household stuff, compared to my mansion, almost every corner has expensive ones on display and placed.I was about to knock when the door suddenly opened and it brought him out of his room."Why are you here?" he aske
Lola Valderrama"W-where are you going?" I noticed that he was wearing white sleeve shirts and black pants. He might go somewhere and me, possibly he’ll leave me here alone without knowing if he’ll go back.Really? If that’s so, I should now start to walk towards my house.Speaking of that-maybe I should not tell it and instead, do it now."I'll go to my work.." he replied, he was packing some stuff and looked like he’ll now leave.He took his coat that was placed on the armrest of the sofa as he walked to the door. But before he could leave, I stopped him first."Wait, u-uhmm, I want to thank you for helping me and I just wanted to say that I’ll leave now.." it took a second and he didn't say any words. He had just looked at me then suddenly he walked away.I just left hanging for a second. I don’t know what’s running in his head now but not responding to my words is rude.Yes, I mean, I just want to hear from him that he appreciated thanking him or what?Ugh! Tsk! Nevermind. I might
I immediately stood up when a car stopped in front of me. I was just sitting there on the wooden bench for an hour before it came. After a few moments, I saw Laurene get out of the car and now stand in front of me.“Lola!” we promptly hugged each other for a second then we ended it up. “How are you? Why did you get here? I and your parents said–” she did not continue her words as I pulled her towards the car. “Can we just go home now? I want to rest..” I said and I slowly took a seat inside as I remember I have a wound on my feet. “Really? Fine!” I saw she just rolled her eyes at me and crossed her arms. Then afterward, she just sat beside me then he closed the door. I told Harold to drive us home now until the car runs. “Lola, will you tell me what really happened to you? Don’t tell me, you’re hiding something from me. Is it Heaven and you go somewhere without informing me and your parents?!” “Of course not!” I said straightforwardly as I abruptly tilted my head to her. Then I j
Lola Valderrama We stopped over there in the restaurant to have some to eat. We’re actually here now in Panglao beach in Bohol after arriving almost an hour from the house, as I have an exhibit event here that will be held tomorrow. Yes-like what Laurene and I already agreed with also, we will have some celebrations after the exhibit. We invited some friends for my exhibit and to celebrate with us-maybe they will be here tomorrow morning. I decided to invite Heaven also to be there at the event and to join us for the celebration as this is also part of our business and as he told me that we could also talk about that matters, especially Kevin as he will be here tomorrow. And yes, Laurene doesn’t have an idea about it, and as for my gift to her-Kevin and I already talked about it lately. And he is happy and agrees to that. Going back to the celebration-literally, I and Laurene just decided to have some small celebration. This will also be held here at this place that we are at now a
“Is it your artwork, Ms. Valderrama?” Mr. Tan suddenly caught his attention to one of my works as he was looking at it interestingly. I looked at him while his eyes were still there. “Yes, Vida Humana. Actually, that artwork reflects human nature and portrays how we should give value to our nature’s life..” I noticed he was nodding his head while his finger was under his chin. He might be thinking something. Suddenly, he turned his body to me and he asked. “How much is the price of that artwork of yours?” looks like he is interested in buying it now. So, I replied. “I sell it for ten million dollars. But if you wanted to have some price negotiable, we can talk about that Mr. Tan..” he chuckled for a second when he heard about what I said. “Thank you, Mr. Valderrama. Well, I can buy it for its original price but as an old collector of yours, you really should..” as he said that, we both laughed for a moment. Well, actually, Mr. Tan is always like that and I’m happy he became one of