Ruthless Beauty

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

"Valentina."

My cousin looked at me, beaming as she twirled in her golden silk slip dress that hugs her slender body. Even for a surgeon who barely have enough time for sleep, she still managed to look so dashing tonight. Dr. Ciervo is effortlessly attractive, and he must know it, having thrown only a navy-blue button down shirt and bespoke khaki shorts.

"Ang ganda-ganda mo!" my cousin said, pulling me into a hug. I chuckled a little and hugged her back before pulling away. I'm only wearing a little black dress with waist cut-outs made by a budding French designer in Paris named Christian. It was a perfect fit and the materials are of high-quality that I didn't really mind if it came from a "no-name" brand, as others would say it.

We were chatting casually on our way to the dining hall, appreciating the freshly-lit torches that guided the stone path towards our destination. I could hear a faint violin music emerging from the tall pillars of the building. My eyes caught glimpse of a shadow moving in the doorway and seconds later, Blake stepped out wearing a white button-down shirt with sleeves rolled to his elbows and black denim shorts. He smiled at us.

"So glad you came."

I gave him a tight smile and walked past him as he entertained my cousin and his friend, Dr. Ciervo.

"So, when are you leaving for Manila?"

"Tomorrow morning." Valentina answered cheerfully. "Salamat sa libreng tour sa resort mo, Blake. Hindi ko ata 'to afford kahit ilang taon pa ang igugol ko sa ospital."

"You're welcome any time here, Valentina. You and Enzo can come anytime."

I caught Dr. Ciervo murmuring something under his breath, especially when Tina squealed in delight and tugged Blake's shirt. Umiwas kaming dalawa ng tingin at nagtungo na lamang sa lamesang ini-reserba para sa amin.

Blake pulled a chair for me before I could do it myself. I shot him a warning glare which he blatantly ignored and seated himself before a young staff came to us, carrying two trays. Inilapag niya ang mga pagkain sa lamesa. I spotted some Japanese premium Wangyu tenderloin beef, rib-eye steak, lobster and Wagyu beef teppan set with some appetizers and salad. It looks like it's been ordered straight from a wordl-class Chinese and Japanese restaurant but I highly doubt it. The trip downtown would take roughly two hours and the preparations would eat more time unless they ordered ahead of time. And I haven't heard of any new restaurants in La Union so my safest bet is Blake managed to hire a renowned and very skilled Asian cook.

Tuwang-tuwa si Valentina habang kumakain. Siya lang ata at si Blake ang nag-uusap sa lamesang ito. Dr. Ciervo and I remained silent.

"Are you going to leave La Union soon, Blake? I heard you're managing your family business, too. I didn't know you were also running an exclusive resort here." Dr. Ciervo, for the first time this evening, finally spoke.

"I have a few business trips in Singapore and Hongkong, but it's nothing urgent." Blake replied, sipping from his wineglass. "Plus, my Dad wants all of his children here. My older brother's wife is about to give birth this month."

"Another clever Sobreval added to the clan." His friend kidded.

"I bet he's going to be cute! Sobreval genes are soooo dominant, am I right?" Valentina said, glancing at me mischievously. "Ano sa tingin mo, Savia?"

I looked straight at him while forking my steak, smiling sweetly. "I'm sure magiging maganda o gwapo ang anak niyo, Blake. That girl looks like she came from a good family."