Chapter 2: I kind of like him

Brianna's POV

I just got out from the car when I notice a bunch of media in front of our company. The first thing that comes in my mind is the launching of new product but it fades when I remember that it was scheduled next month. But this scene was not new to me because there are lots of media have been visiting WineAq the day it was established. WineAq corporation is the leading company here in our country and almost our products sold billion in just a month.

I was about to enter the company when the flash of camera hit my eyes. Also, I was shocked when they are following me wherever I go. I'm not a celebrity nor a daughter of politician for them to take photos of me.

"Is it true that your engagement with Aldrich Marcos was set to happen within the next two weeks?" My eyes widened upon hearing those statement. Is Aldrich that too desperate letting the media know about our engagement? I wanted to make it private but now it was totally exposed.

"Is it true that your wedding will take place at the palace?" I don't know which reporter was asking those question because the flash of the camera was making my eyes blurry.

"Can you give us a time for a bit interview?"

I just continued walking while my head was bow down. I don't have the time to get my shades so I will just do this. But all of a sudden, I stopped touching my head that bumped into someone. I looked up to the person in front of me and saw that it was Aldrich. What he's doing here at this time? Is he the one who call these media? I was a bit surprised when he grab my hand tightly. We are now facing the media, who were taking photos of me and Aldrich several times. I hate the sound and flash of a camera.

"Let's give them time for a bit interview," Aldrich whispered. I fake a smile at him because of the cameras around us. "It's kind of image damaging if you evade the media questions," Aldrich added. "Remember, we belong to the highly respected family and that we should keep our identity safe." I looked up to him, he sure knows a lot when it comes to things like that. He was well educated knowing those things to keep his family being highly respected.

"Okay. I'll give them chance, just this once." I sighed but I didn't make it obvious.

"We will give you the chance to interview us but just ask question one by one." The way Aldrich talk to the media was like someone who was running for a political position.

"Is it true that your engagement was set to happen within the next two weeks?" the guy wearing an eyeglasses asked.

"Yes, that's true!" Aldrich immediately said. I looked around and it was expected that almost the employees here we're gathered around us.

"Is it true that your wedding will take place at the palace?"

"That information wasn't true, the wedding ceremony will be held at the church and the reception will be at the Cruilein's mansion." So I'm just here for moral support. Aldrich was the one answering those questions and obviously he can handle it.

"A lot of people says you two are perfect match. Do you believe them?" I just laugh in my mind. That question was only for a love team right?

"We were match made in heaven and we were born to be with each other." I nodded my head three times as a sign that I agree with Aldrich. I don't know but he was so good talking in front of the press. Maybe he would like to follow his father's footstep.

I can say that Aldrich just fooled me by saying that it was only a bit interview because we stand there for like an hour. I'm heading now to the Accounting department and Aldrich was with me. He said that he wanted to convey me to my department and I let him. He just left when he sees me sitting on my chair.

When I switch on my desktop, Chari approach me. She was busy looking at her phone when she got near me.

"Bri, have you seen this already?" Chari place her phone in front of my face. I cannot clearly see what she was going to let me see because it was too close to my face. What I did is I get her phone and read all the comments below the photos posted on the social media. Almost comments are positive and I just skip the negative one. Their opinion doesn't matter to me because they are that haters who's doing is hate at all times.

"I know, I need to prepare myself for this." I sighed returning my friend's phone. Knowing that my face was exposed in public as the girlfriend of the son of the President of the country makes me anxious. How am I going to think of a plan to cancel or ruined the kind of relationship Aldrich and I have? And now, I am going to make a financial statement regarding the monthly sales of WineAq but I can't concentrate now, my mind was filled of thoughts about me and Aldrich being talk of the town.

"You can do it sweet heart, I know you," Chari said, returning back to her chair.

I'm in the middle of my work when I noticed a man entering inside our office. From what I've seen, the guy looks like a delivery boy. Oh no, he looks like a model. A tall, dark and handsome one. The guy was wearing red t-shirt and red cap paired with his black denim jeans. He was just standing near the glass door holding a flat box.

"Good morning Ma'am! Pizza delivery for Ms. Brianna Cruilein!" My eyes widened and my lips parted in half. I didn't order any pizza. Still in shock, I stand and walk towards the delivery boy.

"Is it really for Brianna Cruilein?" I said looking at the guy.

"Are you Ms. Cruilein?"

"Yes, I am."

"It is already paid Ma'am, you just need to receive it."

The delivery boy handed me the box of pizza and was about to leave.

"Wait!" The delivery boy stop at an instant and he turned to where I was. "I didn't order any pizza. May I know who's the one who send me this?"

"He said he was your fiance Ma'am." The moment I heard his response, my soul is at ease now. Is this Aldrich's way of saying sorry? I find it corny.

I return to my table and place the box of pizza beside. I'm about to continue my work when I noticed the sticky note glued on top of the box. I took it and opened it. I smile upon seeing a small note written by the delivery boy, telling that I'm beautiful. Also, his name was written in it, and it is Christian Jhay Gaspar. What a common name for such a handsome guy?

Hours passed, Chari and I are now in restaurant having our lunch.

"By the way Bri, come with me tonight. My boyfriend will be having his birthday at the Cocktail Bar. And you know we expect your presence there. Also, there are lots of handsome man who were attending his birthday." I just looked at my best friend having disbelief. That event was her boyfriend's party but she seems to be excited at the thought that there are lots of handsome guys would be attending.

"Sure! Why not? Just don't tell my boyfriend about that!" I think it's time for me to go clubbing. I almost didn't know the taste of alcohol for almost two months. It's because I'm protecting our family's dignity.

Chari and I continued eating, we are in the VIP room because of the recent event happened. Until we finished our lunch, I put my shades on and wear a scarp. Even if media wasn't around, there might still paparazzi that might take advantage of me.

Minutes passed, and we went back safe without hearing any murmurs. I continued my work and finished it the best way I can. If you are wondering why I still working despite of being rich, it's because I wanted to. I value the learnings I obtained when I was in college. Also, I love my work and I love seeing numbers in computer.

Before the clock sets at five pm. I already call Aldrich ahead of time not to fetch me because Chari will be the one to send me home. He agreed with me because he also has his client at this time. Actually, I have my own car but my parents didn't let me to used it because they said that I prefer not having a body guard around me. They wouldn't let me ride my car without any body guards.

The night came and now where in the Cocktail Bar. I feel a bit cold because of what I have wearing right now. It's a casual dress, a back less one and a little show of my cleavage. To lessen the cold, I took a glass of vodka and started drinking it. Chari was saying the truth when she said that there are lots of handsome guys here. I already have a handsome boyfriend but I can't help myself having this jaw drop about their looks. A bachelor and CEO type of men were surrounded me and I feel like I am going to be single just for tonight.

"Hi, gorgeous! What's your name?" I am dancing right now with one of the friends of Chari's boyfriend. Not bad, this man looks prettier than others.

"My name is Bri! How about yours?" I replied, having a loud voice. He wouldn't hear me if I make my voice in a sweet tone because of the loud sound playing.

"What a gorgeous name! I am Marco!"

"Marco? Such a handsome name as your face!" I wanted to flirt with others just this moment. Aldrich wouldn't know this, I'm sure.

I'm in a hype mood when the music change into something romantic. The ambience went change into an intimate surrounding. I suddenly felt Marco's hand wrap around my waist. In turn, I place both my hands on his shoulder. I feel like his eyes are now tempting and seducing me to kiss him. I wanted to averted my gaze but damn he's so good looking that I can't take my eyes off him.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" I fell silent at what he said. His soft voice and the totally of him makes me become a liar at this moment.

"I...I don't have." I smile at him, hiding the trace of lying.

"For someone who's beautiful like you, doesn't have a boyfriend?"

"Let's say I have lots of suitor," I said, faking a smile. I think he doesn't know me or didn't even see my face on television yet. "But I can't find my true love with them," I continued. After that, I saw him smiling at me.

"In that case, I think you can find true love with me," Marco said smiling. How fluttering is his smile? It makes my heart pounded hard. "May I know your number so that I can keep in touch with you?" Marco added. He took his phone out and type the number I gave.

I just stare at him for an hour until we decided to stay on the table where Chari and her boyfriend was. Also, I'm feeling a bit dizzy because I already drank five glasses of vodka and wine. Luckily, Marco was there holding my hand until we got there.

"How was your dance?" Chari said, teasing me and Marco.

"It's a pleasure to dance with a gorgeous woman," Marco said smiling looking towards me. I smile at him, he keeps telling me that, and I'm so overwhelmed.

"It's my pleasure, too. Marco is a great dancer!"

I sat on the couch and Marco was beside me. I know this is wrong but I'm Brianna and I can do anything I wanted to. Again, I continued drinking while feeling Marco's arm wrap around my waist. Is it me who only thinks that Marco was taking advantage of me? But it feels good so I let him. Also, I noticed that Marco always gives me a glass of tequila, but he's not drinking like I do. I am about to bottoms up the tequila in my hand, when my eyes saw a familiar face. I am tipsy but I'm sure he's the delivery guy earlier. But how come he was wearing a uniform of a waiter? I averted my gaze at him upon remembering that he knew who my fiance was. I took my shades and wear it. That guy doesn't need to know that I'm here with other guy because he may use it to blackmail me. I'm hoping that he wouldn't remember or even recognize my face if ever he saw me.

"Why wearing a shades inside a bar?" Marco said frowning.

"You know, it's my way to lessen my tipsiness," I reasoned out.

"Waiter!" I heard Chari's boyfriend called the waiter. And what surprised me most is that, the guy I'm avoiding to see is the waiter who is now walking towards our direction. "Serves us on the rocks, please." The waiter listed the order Chari's boyfriend had made.

After that, the waiter looks at my direction. I am complacently sure that he wouldn't recognize me because of this shades. I think he would ask me if what is my order but he just smile at me and then he went back to the counter. I wonder what is that smile for? He didn't recognize me, didn't he?