"A-Adam," I uttered, my gaze fixed on him, and my body felt like a statue. I couldn't quite explain what I was feeling, especially when I laid eyes on him again, and now our eyes briefly met."L-Lola, how did you know I was here?" I quickly composed myself and avoided letting him see what I was feeling at the moment.Ugh! Goodness, Lola! You should act normal! You don't like that person, right?"O-ohh, sorry. You're wealthy, after all. You probably saw me on the CCTV," he sighed deeply. I noticed his Adam's apple move as he briefly scanned my entire body, then he slipped his hands into his pockets and averted his gaze from me.I couldn't help but chuckle softly, slightly lowering my head before speaking. "U-Uhm, actually, I saw you on the balcony... so I came to find you." I gestured with my eyes toward the balcony, and suddenly, his gaze shifted there too.After he saw it, he averted his eyes again. He scratched his head and let out a soft laugh.Suddenly, the surroundings became qui
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Lola Valderrama I cut the ribbons with a smile on my lips. It was actually the day of the opening of my new exhibit. I heard the applause from those people around me whereas I am surrounded by the press, guests, and some of my negotiators and buyers who excitedly wanted to deal with my artworks where it is now on display inside the exhibit. "Congratulations, Lola!" "You really deserved this!" I am happy for myself because I feel that many people believe and support what I achieved especially for this successful exhibit of mine right now. I thank god and my parents, who gave me this opportunity to continue and support me for having this kind of beautiful gift for me. I looked at mom who was now standing next to me. "Thank you mom for this opportunity..for everything.." I said and returned a sweet smile. "It's okay, sweetie. You deserved it. And I was really proud of you, Lola. Even your dad.." I approached and hugged her. I saw dad behind mom and just followed the two of us. "Da
"By the way, I want to see your artwork. Can we?" she asked excitedly. I nodded to her. I individually introduced to her the artworks I displayed and she was amazed while looking at it. There are more press came to interview Laurene and also me. But she didn't give an interview and just pulled me away from them. Oh, I see. I feel curious. I thought if it’s about this kind of stuff, she wanted the attention on her? I just shrugged and rolled my eyes. She was also really crazy and naughty sometimes. Until our feet take us to my renowned art gallery. "And this is one of the most renowned artwork of mine, Autumn Treasure.." I already know that she will be amazed at my paintings as well as what I showed to her. As I noticed, she was amazed when she reacted and when her mouth became an ‘o’ shape. "You really are versatile in painting. You really impressed me!" she said while still happily watching my Autumn Bellflower artwork. Then I gave her a smile. "Sweetie.." I turn back when I h
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
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.