Blandon High: The Devil's Heir

Chapter 51: Hashira

•••••Ethan’s POV•••••

“Thank you all so much for your hardwork!” The board members and I stood up and bowed to each other before they all completely left the room.

I was left alone in the conference room and that made me release a heavy sigh. I sat and massaged my nose bridge. It also felt like my shoulders were about to be torn apart.

“Excuse me, Mr. Asano. The—”

“Not now, Ashtrid.” I looked at my secretary who was standing by the door. “Cancel all my appointments.”

“But, Sir, are you sure?” she asked as I stood up to watch outside the glass walls in this conference room. “This meeting seems to be pretty important for them.”

“Look, Ashtrid, I really don’t care. I’m tired. Do you think I can talk to them properly when I’m so exhausted?”

“I understand, Mr. Asano. Should I reschedule their appointments, then?” I nodded, not throwing her a single glance. “Understood, Sir. Would you like to go somewhere? I’ll go tell the driver to prepare your ride for you.”

“No need. I’ll just be in my office,” I said.

“Very well, Sir. Rest well.” After she said that, I heard the door closed.

After a few minutes, I left the conference room and headed to my office. The employers greeted me all the way and all I could reply to them was a nod.

I took the Executives’ elevator alone. It was better that way for me, though. I was just so tired, I needed a rest. When I finally reached my office, I tiredly sat down on my chair.

“What an exhausting day,” I muttered to myself.

Napatingin ako sa picture na nasa table ko. It was a picture of Raven and me—it was the only picture taken of her. Simula nang dumating si Raven sa buhay namin, we declared to the whole family to forbid someone to take a picture of her. It was just for her own safety. Buong buhay ko, wala akong ibang ginawa kundi para sa ikabubuti ng kapatid ko.

Isang buwan na rin akong nandito sa Japan simula nang makauwi ako sa Pilipinas last month. One month ko na rin hindi nakikita si Raven. Though, alam ko na nakatira siya sa bahay ng kaibigan niyang si Maura dahil nag-hire ako ng mga tao na sundan siya.

However, when Raven confronted me last month in the house, I decided to just leave her alone for a moment. Besides, kasama rin naman niya ang mga kaibigan at mentor niya.

Aside from that, he also ordered me to stay away from Raven for now. Ayaw ko man gawin iyon, pero dapat ko siyang sundin dahil wala akong karapatan na suwayin siya.

I checked my phone just in case if Raven sent me a message. Although, deep inside, I knew it was so impossible. Galit ang kapatid ko sa akin at naiintindihan ko siya. I also don’t know how to keep our strings attached to each other anymore. Dahil sa galit na nararamdaman niya sa’kin, hindi malabo na balang araw, tuloyan na niyang puputolin ang koneksyon namin sa isa’t isa.

Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at sinubukang tawagan si Raven. Nakailang ring na rin ako pero wala ring sumagot. Maybe she really doesn’t want to talk to me.

I crossed my arms on my desk and attempted to fall asleep. Nagsimula na kasing sumakit ng ulo ko. Gusto na talaga siguro ng katawan ko na magpahinga. Suddenly, a single thought suddenly came into my mind.

May mukha pa ba kaya akong ipapakita kay Raven?

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“Ethan, wake up.” I felt someone kept on shaking me. Pamilyar rin yung boses kaya hindi ako nagdalawang-isip na buksan ang mga mata ko. “Come one, Ethan, wake up!”