chapter 7

STELLA POV.

We continued to eat. They talked about their business Amara. I just ate dessert and I answered when they asked me questions.

"How is your work Stella?" Tita asked me when the conversation turned to work. I stopped eating and looked at Tita.

"It's fine, Mr. Montero is nice" I answered with a smile

"That's good then!" Tita smiled back. I looked ahead of me where Kairus was also listening to us but he was looking at Tita.

He's so handsome that I can't get enough of looking at him. I immediately shook my head at what I thought. He already has a girlfriend and can't do it anymore. I bent down and took a bite of a piece of cake. I also drank water when I felt my throat dry.

"How about u hijo? How's modeling?" Tita's question was serious. We all looked at Kairus.

By the way, I forgot that Kairus is also a model in their own agency. Kairus' parents are a fashion designer and his father is a businessman. Kairus is the only child and sole heir of Alvarez Corp.

My heart ached because I knew I didn't deserve him. I looked at the two. My eyes moved from place to place on the two lovers. I smiled bitterly when I realized they look good together.

Rich and rich = perfect match

I sighed and looked at Kairus who was smiling while talking to Tita. He is holding Amara's hand who is now also looking at him as if he is proud.

"Don't you intend to enter a showbiz?" Tita asked again. I stopped eating and gave my attention to Kairus. When it really comes to him, I become interested. When the conversation is about him, I become an active listener.

"Not yet until Amara's dream of becoming a model has come true" she answered with a smile before turning to my friend who also had a big smile.

They both dream of becoming a model, the only difference is that Kairus is already a model and only Amara is not yet.

They know each other well, how long have they been together. Kairus and Amara have been together for almost half of Amara's life.

They continued talking and asking about Kairus's job, especially his parents. I went back to eating while still listening.

I don't know how many hours we were at the dinner table before we finished. I begged the manang when he came to us to give us the water. I missed them and even if I wanted to talk to them I couldn't because I had to go home early.

I stood up so they could look at me. I smiled before bowing in respect.

"Thank you very much for the dinner, I'm leaving, I have a lot more to do." I respectfully say goodbye. Aunt stood up before coming to me.

"No hijq, sleep here." Aunt offered me a smile. Tita is really smart. I just smiled and shook my head.

"No, I have a lot more to do." I was smiling. Tita sighed and seemed unconvinced. I just smile.

I turned to my friend when he stood up and approached me before kissing me on the cheek.

"Go with Kairus so you have someone with you" I was surprised by Amara's response. I can not talk. I was surprised but recovered immediately.

"Not really." I refused before turning to Kairus who was frowning as he looked at his girlfriend as if he was annoyed. I swallowed.

I shook my head.

I feel like Kairus didn't like what Amara said. My heart throbbed before I sighed.

"No!.." he snorted before turning to Kairus. "Babe? Take it first." it's with the boyfriend. My eyes widened and I couldn't speak right away. I turned to Kairus again.

"She can handle herself Amara, I wanna stay here with you. I wanna be with u." Kairus answered quickly.

I was stunned for a moment by what he said. I bowed down and I could feel their eyes on me. I felt ashamed because of what Kairus did.

My heart stopped beating temporarily and I felt like crying. I blinked as I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

"I know you don't anymore, I can handle myself, HAHAHA" I pretended to laugh so as not to show that I was hurt.

"Babe?" Amara scolds her boyfriend. I just smiled sweetly at my friend so he wouldn't worry.

"I-I'll go first," I tried not to stammer but I failed because my voice was really shaking. I just smiled then passed my friend and started walking towards the door to get out of this house.

I didn't look back at them, especially at Kairus, especially as my tears started to fall as I walked out the door. I reached for the doorknob and tightened its hold to temporarily grab a lock before I turned and walked out.

Tears began to flow as soon as I walked out the door. The tightness in his chest as he told me face to face that he didn't want to take me or even be with me.

I started walking towards the gate. I passed the fountain and went out the big gate. I looked around before looking up

I cried even more. My tears flowed more and more while looking at the stars that were shining. I want to cry out loud so that I can release the pain in my heart.