The truth is, I wanted now to back out from this project but I know I can’t. First of all, LHI was not a simple client. Second, I knew what Luna had gone through just to get this meeting. Third, I don’t want to give them a wrong impression about my company, CIC. And lastly, this project has nothing to do with what happened between me and their CEO.
I shook my head. My twins were very good at choosing their father.
Jace guided us to a conference type of room. We went straight to the door behind the office table. I already noticed this door a while ago. I thought it was a room specially prepared for their CEO, in case he will bring girls and have sex with them. He looks naughty and has many hookups. I really thought that having a one-night stand was already his hobby.
I was really shocked when I saw the room behind his office table. As I said, it was a conference type of room. It has a long table, seven office chairs, and a 70” flat screen TV for presentation. I also notice that on the left side of the room, the glass wall was a frosted type that you can use as a whiteboard.
I was so amazed by this idea! It really maximizes the space of the office. I think I can also do this in my office with some twist of course. I feel so excited about my office's sudden makeover.
LHI was truly an amazing one, from the looks of their hotel to their offices, I was very speechless about how they work. The impression that I got about them made me more eager to get this project. I am worried though, that if we got this deal, it may complicate things in my personal life.
Though I was a bit worried about this project, I was still able to present well to them.
We don’t have yet the design for them because LHI has yet to give details for this project. All we know was that they were now planning to open up a resort here in the Philippines. They did not release any more details about the project. We don’t have any idea where they are planning to put up the resort.
What I present to them were things about my company, and sample works of our company that were related to hotels and resorts.
I actually have a design idea for this project. LHI has been one of my dream clients to have, I did some research about them long ago which is why I have an idea on the core or signature design of LHI. Despite that, it will be very hard for me to present something when I had no idea about the project or even just the size of the location of the resort.
In all fairness, he seems serious while listening to my presentation. There's no hint of any funny business.
Our discussion regarding this project was serious and professional. And with the flow of our discussion, there's a high chance for us to get this project. I’m not even sure if I wanted to win this.
"I think we've heard enough. You have a high chance of getting this project. But I can't still guarantee that because I still have few companies to meet." He said in a formal tone.
I am not really used to his formal tone and business aura. This side of him was very far from his playfulness and naughtiness when I met him in the bar and mall. I really find him not bad to be the father of my twins.
"We understand Mr. Escarrer. I guess we just have to wait for your decision. It will be a great honor to have this project with us." I said to end this meeting.
When the meeting ended, we both offer a handshake. When I offer a handshake to Mr. Escarrer, he held my hand more tightly.
My forehead furrowed. Then I saw him smirk, His face went closer to mine.
"I'm glad that you are this good. I think it‘s fate that keeps on binding us. Don't you think?" He whispered.
"So you mean we'll get this project?" I asked him in a whisper.
"There's a high chance." He told me with the same low voice.
"Well, I hope not," I said.
He barely moved away. "What do you mean?"
It’s my turn to go closer to his face to whisper.
"To prove to you that it was not fate but just a mere coincidence."
I removed my hand from his.
"Bye Mr. Escarrer," I said then smirked.
I felt Luna’s soft punch on my shoulder when we went inside the car.“Care to explain what happens after our meeting? What is with you and Mr. Escarrer? Do you guys know each other?” Luna asked me.It was very obvious that she was very curious about me and Mr. Escarrer.I actually asked myself if I will tell her the truth or not. As much as possible I wanted to keep this a secret."I don't want this project anymore!" I said instead of answering her.Her eyes widen and I got a soft punch again from her.“What are you saying?! Are you crazy?! You waited for this project with LHI for so long and now you are saying that?!” She said in disbelief.“Yes I wanted it before but now I am not sure.” I softly whispered but enough for her to hear.She raised her right eyebrow. “Is this because of Mr. Escarrer? You wanted to miss this kind of opportunity because of him. Tell me the truth, what is with you and Mr. Escarrer?”I just avoided her gaze and remain silent.“You really avoiding answering m
I rolled my eyes to make him think that I am not affected by what he said. "Can you stop with your absurd idea?! If you want a baby, then go and find someone else to carry your child.” I hissed.“I don’t want to have a child yet okay? But if it happened then I don’t have a choice but to accept the responsibility. And also, I just said that because from your action right now, you look like a pregnant woman.” He said in defense. “It may also be because I was so stressed,” I said trying to defend myself and stop him from thinking that I might be pregnant.His forehead creased. "Are you stressed because of the LHI project?" He asked a bit worried."Well... it is one of the reasons. LHI is a big project, and everyone in the industry wants to get that project. Also, I always wanted to have a project with LHI.” Yes! He believed in my excuse. He became silent and seriously stared at me.I became nervous again. I thought he already bought my excuse but why did he become so serious all of
A month after our meeting with LHI, Luna gave me the good news.We got the project!I can't believe we got this project! Many companies applied for this project, and I can’t think that among all the companies, we got chosen!I can’t stop myself from thinking about the things that Ulie said to me while we were eating in the Korean-Japanese restaurant a few weeks ago.I grabbed my phone and started to call him. I need to ask him for my peace of mind."Have you heard of the good news?" He said upon picking up my call.I want to stay positive as possible. I keep on battling with myself that we won this project fair and square. Even if Ulie and I didn't happen, I'm still sure that we will get this project, that's how good my company is. But Ulie's tone on the phone right now made me question if there is no bias in their decision."Yes. But I want to ask something." It was evident from my voice that I’m suspicious of him."Let me guess? You would ask me if I declined the two companies I was
I gave Ulie my penthouse address. This is the safest place to talk. I need to be careful, especially now that my pregnancy is the hottest issue now. The media are eager to get some scoop.If the media found out about my meeting with Ulie, they will surely assume that he is the father of my child. Though it's true, I want to keep it a secret for as long as I could.Everything is a mess. I was planning to go to the US, but because of the LHI project, that plan of mine slipped my mind.My initial plan was to stay in the US until I gave birth to my twins so that it will not be an issue.When I’m done giving birth, I will go back to the Philippines and let the media assume that my twins are adopted, though I won’t confirm or deny their assumption. I will just let them be. My plan was perfect, but I wasn’t able to execute it because of the LHI project.Now I'm starting to regret why did I choose Ulie. Now things got more complicated. I should have just picked another guy instead of him. But
Ulie’s parents will be here in the Philippines next month. He decided to introduce me and to tell our situation to them.The idea of meeting his parents makes me anxious.I don’t have any idea about Ulie’s fiance. I don't even know her name but I'm sure that whoever the girl is, she will surely come from affluent family. I may be considered a rich person but compared to Ulie’s wealth, I am nothing. I am not sure if his parents will accept me or not though I know it doesn't matter because it was not on my plan to marry Ulie. I don't know why meeting them makes me so nervous, I should be cool about it. But maybe the reason of my nervousness is because I was the reason why Ulie can't marry the girl that they chose for him. Two weeks passed after Ulie found out about my pregnancy.I must commend him because I never expected that he would support me with my pregnancy.Ulie is visiting me in my penthouse to bring all my food cravings almost everyday. No matter how late I call him to buy m
Ulie asked me to come with him to the airport to fetch his parents. Today is the scheduled arrival of his parents.I was hesitant because I want them to settle down first before we started to reveal to them about the twins, but Ulie keeps on insisting that I should go with him. I had no choice but to oblige. I chose to wear a straight-cut long sleeve dress with a busy pattern to camouflage my nearly six-month bump. I partnered it with black Balenciaga slingback ballerinas flat shoes.I wanted to hide my pregnancy first from his parents. I don't want to shock them the moment they saw me having a baby bump with Ulie.We've arrived at the airport. I told them I gave him a mask since my pregnancy was still hot news to the media.He shook his head, but he still follows what I want. He knew that I couldn't be stressed.Moments later, I saw Ulie waving at a couple. It looks like those were his parents. Now I knew why this guy beside me looks this hot. His parents' looks were exemplary.His
I don't think it's right to eavesdrop on their conversation. I decided to go back to Jace’s table. “What happened, Ms. Cabello? Why did you come back here?” Jace asked.“Ulie has a visitor, and I don't think it's right I disturb them. Also, you guys are supposed to come with me to this meeting, right?” I said instead.It's true, though. They suppose to come with me to the meeting. But these two are here busy talking with each other.I saw them blushed. I lift my right brow. Something is fishy between this two.I just shook my head. It's not my concern anymore if there's going on between them. They are both single. “Sorry, Ms. Cabello. It slips my mind that Mr. Hearst is in his office now. I will inform Mr. Escarrer that you are already here for the meeting.” Jace said instead.“No, it's okay. We can wait; we are not in a hurry. Also, who is Mr. Hearst?” I asked curiously. “Mr. Hearst is our exclusive partner. All our branches here in Asia we're exclusively tie-up with Hearst Res
Time passes very quickly. I'm in the last month of my pregnancy. I might see my twins anytime soon.Luna and Kaela (Ulie’s sister) organize a baby shower for me. I wanted to say no because I don’t want the media to find out about the father of my babies. Though my pregnancy got exposed, we were able to hide from the media that Ulie is the father of my twins. But they won’t budge. So I had no choice but to let them do whatever plan they have for the baby shower. I know that we can’t hide the twins’ father forever, but as much as possible, I want to have a safe delivery first before I face the potential crisis that I need to deal with.I formally met Ulie’s sister, Kaela Ulyssa Escarrer, a week after I met their parents. Ulie and Kaela were the ones in charge of their hotels in Asia. She had a meeting in Dubai last week, so she was not there when Ulie formally introduces me to their parents. When she arrived in the Philippines and heard the news about Ulie and me, she asks his parents