Chapter 17

I don't know how I could sleep with Zoren's acting. I just woke up and he was gone from his suite and all I found was a sticky note stuck to the fridge.

Melissa,

I have a conference to attend in Boracay. It's a 1 week conference so... Just see you after one week. You take care here.

I gasped for air. I crumpled the sticky note and then threw it in the trash can nearby.

"Tss... He didn't even say goodbye in person."

I took some milk from the fridge and immediately poured it into a glass. While drinking I rested my eyes on the entirety of Zoren's suite.

It's really like his house. Doesn't he have his own house and why does he live here?

Suddenly the door opened so I immediately put down the glass I'm holding.

"Wh-what..."

What is he doing here? I thought he was leaving for Boracay?

"I forgot something. You're already awake. Good morning."

Zoren entered his suite with a small smile on his lips and in corporate attire. Very clean and very handsome to look at.

I stared at him. Not an obvious fuckboy. Hmm!

I nodded even though my mouth was agape and I was still staring at him.

"I-I thought you left a while ago."

"Have you eaten your breakfast?" he asked and took something from the drawer near the tv.

"Not yet. Just going to eat. Have you eaten your breakfast?"

He stood up straight and smiled at me again.

I frowned. What's happening to me? Why are his looks and smile so hypnotizing? Oh god! I think I'm still sleepy.

"I'm done having breakfast. I'm gonna go, Mel. Be careful here. I want you safe and intact when I get back. I am still going to date you. 10 dates, remember?" he said.

I nodded.

My eyes widened after realizing that I just nodded at him. Oh my god, Melissa! Earth to you!

I bowed down. Self, close your eyes tightly and shake your head. Stop staring at him!

"I'm not going to date you! I don't like fuckboys!"

Gradually his eyebrows met.

"What if I can change for you? What if I can be loyal to you?"

I grinned. What if he can't? What if he can't stand it and will still taste another dish even though I'm here? What if he is still not satisfied?

My face was wrinkled. Why am I still thinking? There is no what if and how will happen. I will not give in to him because he will never change. Just like playboys, once a fuckboy always a fuckboy and will always give a fuck.

"I will never be your fuckbuddy, Zoren. So don't waste my time."

He snorted and looked at his expensive watch for a moment before looking up at me again.

"I'm gonna be late so... Let's talk about this when I'm back. Don't worry I will take care of myself. I'll come home to you and I still want you," he winked at me.

"Don't worry, I won't worry about you. People take care of themselves away from you!” I replied sarcastically.

He snorted. "Isn't there even a kiss?"

I shook my head.

"Nothing... Never."

He just chuckled.

"I'll be missing you, Mel," he said and walked out of the suite.

It was only then that I breathed a sigh of relief when he finally closed the door.

I drank my milk again and gulped it down. I was out of breath afterwards. Is he really the fuckboy Zoren? What did he do to me and why do I think he is so far away from the Zoren I know? And why does he seem extra sweet? He even told me that he'lll be missing me. He'll be missing me.

"Admit it, you like it, don't you?"

I immediately leered at Cathy and then shook my head. She just laughed at me. I told her about Zoren's actions towards me this morning and now I am the one she doubts has feelings for that fuckboy.

"It's not really. Maybe I was just surprised and he looked very formal. It didn't seem like he was doing anything rude."

"You know, Mel... He's a business tycoon. He may be a fuckboy, but he's a beast in business when he's serious. You'll never know, he might take you seriously as if it's business. Oh! Go for it, girl ."

"How can I go for it when I don't even like him?

"The important thing is that he likes you. You will also like him little by little so give him the 10 dates he is asking for. There is nothing wrong with giving a chance, Mel! Silly you! That's why you're single! Because you don't know how to give love a chance!"

There is something wrong with giving a chance. You are the one who is left in the air and gets hurt in the end.

What if everything is just a game? What if I give in from his sweet words and my life ends in bitterness? I'm still taking care of mom. She needs me so I can't have things that can make me lose my focus on her. So I pass with that love thing.

"I have many priorities in life. I don't want to add any more."

"What's holding you back to being happy, Mel? Here's the opportunity to be happy, you're still holding back."

I shook my head. "I can't risk it. I don't want to get into something I'm not sure about."

Cathy snorted at my answer.

"You really don't know how to accept suggestions, do you? You're really stubborn! Fine! Just take care of your life. But for me, I'm happy with my married life," she smiled sweetly.

I just smiled while looking at Cathy. I want the life she has too. I can see how happy she is in her life. She is married and has a child at home. There is a family that makes her happy and cheers her up every time she comes home tired.

Sometimes I envy other people's lives. I see as if they are luckier in their lives. While I am just here and seems to be stuck because of mom.

But I never complained. I was jealous, but I didn't complain. I love mom and she is the only family I have left. So as long as I can, I will do everything for her. Even being able to share the same roof with Zoren that's now confusing my mind.

I just hope it doesn't get to the point where my heart is troubled because of him. Because if it happens... My whole life will be really messed up.