147 Keeping Our Secret
“If it were up to , I’ll just co out and announce that Rina and I are indeed in a relationship. However, I know that it’s not completely up to ...” Ace replied confidently before his tone darkened.
Ace’s words made
feel a little giddy inside. He reached for my hand and gave it a little supporting squeeze before he turned to smile at . I returned his smile naturally as warmth flooded my chest. It never occurred to
that Ace was this serious about the connection that we shared. He would go as far as to announce it to everyone. That just sounded so reckless and crazy to
but at the sa ti I felt strangely happy about it.
The Chairman’s eyes shifted to
for a brief mont as if to gauge my reaction or to see if I wanted to voice my opinion on this. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what would be best. As for , since we were not formally dating, I didn’t think that it was right for us to expose our relationship like that. It would probably lead to many complications and problems for Ace and
as well especially at work.
However, I also wasn’t sure if keeping it a secret was sothing that we could keep up forever. These leaks are bound to happen over and over again. Recalling the large crowd of reporters in front of my apartnt sent a chill up my spine. Those people are not going to give up on us that easily. That’s for sure.
“I want you to announce that everything was just a big misunderstanding and that the photos are misleading or even fabricated. You can make the announcent and so should the head of PR. We will treat it as your relationship isn’t real and never existed in the first place. As I said, I completely refuse to acknowledge your relationship until the conditions of the deal are t,” the chairman said conclusively.
“I’m only agreeing to this because I think that that would disturb Karina’s and my work at the least,” Ace said emotionlessly.
“That’s the way that it should be,” his father agreed solemnly.
“If that is it, then please excuse us,” Ace said as he got up from the sofa and extended a hand my way.
I placed my hand into his without any hesitation. After all, there was no need for us to hide our relationship from the Chairman anymore. If he wanted to hold my hand, I would gladly hold his hand forever. Ace led
towards the door of the room for us to make our exit.
.....
“Ace...” his father called after us.
“What is it now?” Ace asked coldly without turning around.
“Good luck...” his father said before he turned to face the other way.
That was clearly a signal that he had nothing else to say to us and that we could now leave. I watched the Chairman’s back as he stared out at the scenery of large garden below while I wondered what he was truly thinking.
“Let’s get out of this place...” Ace said as he hurriedly led
towards the exit of the large mansion.
“Ok...” I replied softly.
Although it was a visit to his ho, the talk was all about business and there was nothing hoy about Ace’s return ho. From Ace’s impatient to get out of that place, I could tell that he wasn’t fond with being ho. Perhaps it was about of his strained relationship with his father. That was my best guess because I didn’t dare ask him for more details.
“Let’s go back to my place. In case you haven’t figured it out already, I don’t really consider this place my ho...” Ace said before grinning at .
...
I decided to na that day the ‘get to know Ace’ day. After spending the morning in bed together, he took
to his main house where we t his father. After that, as if we were on a property tour, he took
over to one of his places. According to him, he liked to use this place to hide away from the unwanted attention of the paparazzi.
When we arrived there, I had a good idea why he seed to favor this place and why he had decided to take
there under these circumstances. The place was located a little out of the main city. I had expected that he would take
to so luxurious high-rise condominiums in the middle of the city, but it seed like Ace had a different idea in mind.
“We’re here,” Ace announced a little proudly before he flashed
a smile.
“This place is different...” I mumbled.
It was really different but definitely not in a bad way. The place was a large house surrounded by thick woods. It seed like the house was hiding in between the thick trees and the guards that I could see made the place feel very secure indeed. It wasn’t like soone was out for our lives so perhaps this was a little on the too much side.
“It’s peaceful here. Very good if you need to think,” Ace said casually before he offered
his hand.
“Which is exactly what we need...” I mumbled in agreent.
Ace was right. Although he might have thought things through already in anticipation of everything including his father’s requests and demands, the sa couldn’t be said about . I was confused, scared, indecisive, stressed, anxious, and everything else that I just couldn’t na. Basically, I was a ss, and I wasn’t sure what I wanted, what I hoped for, and what I should believe in.
I need so ti to think...peacefully...
Ace led
by the hand into the house. Unlike his father’s house, this place had a hoy vibe and also looked lived in. The place was clean and neat but there were hints to Ace’s life and how he lived here. Looking around made
feel instantly at ho and it was a strange but welcoming feeling.
“So coffee?” Ace offered.
“No, thanks...” I politely declined.
–To be continued...
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