My parents were busy playing with Donya Luisita and Don Casio. Me, on the other hand, was left with Arrow. We were walking around the El Roshan Country Club.
Other than the fact that Mama is telling me to date the person I really like, she also wants me to maintain a good relationship with Arrow. And so here I am, with him. I’ll be bringing him to one of the exquisite guest houses here.
If only his two younger siblings were here, I wouldn't be accompanying him the whole time.
Lois was still with her friends, and so she will be arriving here late. I wonder if she is with Mara?
Tsk. Why do I care?
I don’t know where his youngest sibling, Siege, is. The whole time, Donya Luisita’s face was crumpled like a paper until Mama invited her to play golf before she exploded because of anger.
They couldn't find Siege and so their parents were angered. I can’t even believe that the ugly little boy before would be the black sheep of their family.
Come to think of it, is there any normal among them? Scratch Arrow, he’s not a good person. Lois, probably, but Abel doesn't like her. I know that Abel isn’t that picky when it comes to making friends, so it means no one’s a white sheep among them. They seem like they’re having a contest with who has a black conscience.
I frowned as I heard Aria’s voice in my head.
‘Coming from you, Piper. You’re coming clean. You have beaten the snow for being too pure.’
Why is she fond of interjecting even though she is not around? Maybe it’s a sign that I really missed her.
“What were you doing with the filthy boy yesterday?” I stopped on my tracks upon hearing the word filthy.
I faced him and my eyes met his chocolate-like eyes. Arrow is actually an attractive man, unfortunately, he has a sharp tongue. With that curly thick black hair and skin as white as snow then his nose is really pointed. He looked like an ‘Amerikanong hilaw’.
If only his attitude is not bad, there might still be a high possibility that I might like him.
I remember what Aria said to me.
‘It’s okay if he’s a bad boy, as long as he is handsome. Because attitude can still be changed, but if the guy is ugly, it’ll be difficult to change. It runs in their genes. Even after a lot of plastic surgeries, their ugliness will still be inherited by the next generations.’
That’s one of her principles and teachings in life that I ‘really need’ to apply. That’s what she said when we’re still in highschool.
My eyes were still glued on Arrow. Siege’s name should be Spear, so that I’ll use him to strike at his older brother.
“Why won’t you sell me to my parents then?” I tried provoking him while grinning.
I was suddenly confused when I saw the corner of his mouth curving up and then he suddenly walked ahead of me. As I followed behind him, my steps were slow. I missed this place. This is one of the famous country clubs in this country. It’s not only because it suited a whole family.
Its environment can help you relax and relieve your stress from the cruel world. From our position, we can clearly see the whole country club. It’s thin grasses were green because they were taken care of properly. The landscapes of the plants and flowers were obviously planned.
Not just that. The visitors who were riding horses can be seen as they roam around the place. Plus the sound of the birds sounds soothing in the ears.
Because of the wind that passed by, the bottom part of my dress was blown making it raise slightly. My gaze fell on the trees that surrounded the path we’re taking, because some of its leaves fell on my dress.
The reason as well why I stopped walking.
“Piper!” Arrow shouted my name when he stopped walking as well. He approached me but I didn’t move. I watched as the leaves fell on the ground. I am quite enjoying it as it seems like I was filming a beautiful scene. A romantic scene wherein Cade and I were the main characters.
I came back from my own reverie when I noticed a leaf fell on my chest.
I stopped Arrow’s hand when he was about to take the leaf off of my chest.
“I’ll do it,” I bravely said as I took off the leaf. He surely thinks he can hit on me so easily.
I walked past him but he immediately catched up, perks of having long legs.
“What are you doing with the filthy boy yesterday? He’s really hitting on you huh?” The baritone voice of his sounds pissed.
“And so? I don’t need your opinion or concern about it,” I said, provokingly.
When we were finally near the guest house, I jogged towards its sturdy wooden door. Based on the angel carvings on the iron, it seems like it’s quite expensive.
Once we stepped inside, we were greeted by its classic interior design from the frames on the wall to the wooden floor which was skillfully varnished. It was even sparkling and it seems like it was taken care of by the cleaner.
“This guest house is a new one, right?” he asked while exploring it with his eyes.
“Yes. As far as I can remember, it was built two to three years ago.” It was also the time when he was still in the States to finish his studies.
“This house can’t be compared to what I can give you,” he boasted. His hands were in his pockets as he looked at me.
“Nevermind.” He followed behind me as we continued to walk further inside until we reached one of the rooms in this house.
“What do you want? The one from that farmer? He can only give you paddy. You know what I can give you, luxurious things that you want. Expensive clothes, shoes, and everything.”
If I knew that he'd be this noisy, I should have brought with me a pack of cotton buds. Because I can feel that my earwax is slowly detached.
“Can I eat those? I needed the paddy more than the luxurious things.”
When we finally arrived, I first opened the window. I smell the fresh air that soothes me. Then I open the door that has direct access to the infinity pool.
“This bedroom’s better than the other bedrooms.”
I stepped outside the bedroom first, I let him admire the whole bedroom. I crossed my arms while staring at him.
“I prefer sleeping here if I’m with you.” He leaned forward at me to give me a kiss but I instantly avoided him.
“Probably even if you make me drunk, I still won’t sleep with you alone in a bedroom.”
We were now inside the mini library of this house. The books were arranged well and sorted based on their title and genre.
I traced them one by one with my fingers. Through my peripheral vision, I saw Arrow positioned himself in front of me.
“You should only say that if the one who’s with you is that farmer boy.”
It seems like we were still not yet done talking about that. I badly wanted it to stop but he just kept on bringing it back again and again.
“Even if I am sane, I won’t object to sleeping with Cade beside me.” The mere mention of his name already has a great effect on me.
I suddenly felt something ticklish inside my body.
“I know he has respect for me.” Although he was something naughty.
“Do you think that I will slip your fairy tale love story?” His smile that reached his eyes was kind of strange.
“I’ll let you be happy with him, for now. Because even if it’s against your will, you have no choice but to choose me,” he added while biting his lower lip.
It doesn’t suit you at all.
“I will not choose you. Do you want me to give you advice? You know I’m an advanced thinker. In case you might cry.” I then gave him a smile that he’ll surely won’t forget.