This Could End

Chapter Six

I asked myself the same question that he asked me.

What am I doing?

It's obvious how much of an expert flirt Hades is. He probably just said that lonely stuff to get my attention. It's probably a pickup line that works and it worked on me.

Us? As friends? What a scam.

Gior's call was relentless. He's probably panicking because he lost access to my account. Panigurado ang iniisip niya ay na-hack kami.

I blocked Hadeon's account and deleted our conversation before locking that phone and answering the other one.

"Seph! I got logged out of your IG," he started in distress. "Were you logged out, too?"

"No. Relax, G. I just changed the password," sabi ko.

"Huh? Why?"

"I got bored," I nonchalantly answered. "I'll just text you the new password."

"Akala ko naman na-hack na tayo. Alright. I'll wait," sagot niya. Hindi ako nagpaalam at pinatay na ang tawag.

Pinilit kong alisin sa isipan ko ang tungkol kay Hades. I should stop being curious about him. It's just a name. The lonely comment was just a line. He's just like another good looking guy who made a pass at me.

Iyon ang paulit-ulit kong inisip hanggang sa mapagod ang utak ko. I burned my remaining energy with some exercise and wine until sleep finally caught on me.

Everything went back to normal. Hindi ko na ulit ginamit ang phone unless I need to attend some calls. My schedule got hectic; the aftermath of the proposal stunt.

A full week passed by like that. Naisingit ko lang ang dinner date namin ni Giovann nang dumating ang free day ko which is Saturday.

I wore a one-shoulder red dress. Its sleeve has a small but fancy ruffle that looked like a crepe. The dress hugged me tight like a second skin, showing my slight curve. I don't have a voluptuous body. My built is for the standard model with tiny waist and thigh gap, pero may figure pa rin naman. It has a high slit in front of my leg.

I wore glittery silver strapped heels and equipped my matching glittery silver clutch. As for the accessory, I just wore dainty diamond earrings and my engagement ring, of course. I just opted for a simple copper makeup and red lipstick look.

As for the hair, I just straightened it. I don't know how to do my own hair and I won't bother booking an appointment at the salon just to get my hair styled for a dinner date with Giovann. The only reason why I'm all dressed up is because I'm already anticipating there will be photos of us that will circulate online after tonight.

Sinundo ako ni Giovann sa unit. He's wearing a crisp white dress shirt tucked in a charcoal colored fitted slacks. May dala siyang bouquet ng bulaklak. Inilagay ko muna 'yon sa isang vase bago kami tuluyang umalis.

Gio reserved us a table at a five star Japanese restaurant around Makati. It's a new establishment and I've never been in it before. He said it's good.

I am a great actress. I didn't win awards just because I'm pretty or popular. I'm passionate about my own craft and I always give my hundred percent in it. That's why pretending to look happy and in love with Giovann is such an easy task.

He got us the most private table. Walang private room pero nasa parte kami ng room na malayo sa ibang tao. It wasn't fully booked but there are only a few tables with no occupants.

He didn't bother to ask me what I want. Alam niya na ang mga paborito ko. He ordered for the two of us and added a few new dishes that I haven't tried.