Chapter 3: THE LAKE
Greetings, the setting mentioned in this chapter is in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, it's a 5 star hotel in Bangkok but I'm not sure if they have the setting that is similar as to what I've stated here. The golfing spots, wide green fields and even how I described the event hall is only in my own interpretations for I haven't visited the said hotel.
I stood there and eyed him from head to -
Shit I shouldn't have done that. Lee chuckled which caused me goosebumps as I shivered, I couldn't move my feet at all and for some reason I found myself focusing at his daring eyes. Lee started slowly approaching so to avoid him I quickly turned around and almost ran to the door when he grabbed my shoulder.
"You can't just leave like that" he whispered as his hands wandered slowly along my arms caressing it. I was sweating uncontrollably while we stood like that for a moment. "Dress up we still need to visit the event hall downstairs" I sternly said but deep inside my legs felt like it was shaking and I wanted to collapse. Lee swept my hair that was covering my back and gently placed a kiss on my temple. "Sit there on the couch, wait for me, let's go down together" he said then left the living room to put on clothes.
I was still out of mind as I sat on the couch and tried to composed myself. How the fuck did I let this happen, I shouldn't have showed him that I was affected, he might think that I have feelings for him because I didn't complain instead stood still while he was doing those things to me.
My phone suddenly rang so I checked it only to see that it was a call from the President so I hesitantly andwered it, "Ms. Ongpauco speaking" I softly said "hey my Dad ordered me to call you and ask whether you have settled there with your Mom and the Marquez family" a boy answered from the other line,
"Yeah thank you for asking, we arrived here at the hotel at about 9 am" I answered, this should be the president's eldest son since he told me the other day at the reservation that he will be visiting with his son soon, he only has 2 children, a boy and a 10 year old girl.
"May I know what time your flight is scheduled?" I asked when I heard he wasn't speaking anymore. I need to know so I have time to prepare and welcome them tomorrow for their arrival and maybe invite them to a lunch meeting before the conference starts. "No, I'll call you" then he hung up. Wow he really can be a hardcore douche for a president's son now is he.
"Who are you talking to?" Lee asked who came from his room and had just finished suiting up, wearing a white embroidered polo and navy blue pants. "The president, well technically his son who's also a jerk for some reason, they called to check on us" he handed me his necktie and I reached for his neck. Since elementary, I always prepared his necktie for him no matter what occasion. I remembered back then, it was graduation day, grade 6. Lee's parents was running a lot later than their expected time arrival because they went to Australia to attend a business trip for a few days. He was mad that day since no one was there to pay attention to him nor prepare the things he needed for the day except his Nana. But she didn't knew how to coordinate a tie so I asked my Dad how to do one. Lee cried to me that day after I finished tying his tie, he was really upset. He said his parents didn't care about him and all they think about is their business.
I believe that Lee's parents didn't want to leave him that day but they had to, never did I resent my parents even though sometimes they're unreasonable especially when it comes to business. They missed a lot of occasions, my birthdays, holidays, thank god they made it to my debut. I grew up trying to understand them as much as I can so that I won't feel any hard feelings towards them unlike what happened to Lee.
While I was tying his tie I can't help but feel like he was looking at me so I looked up and I was right. "I'm glad you're still here with me Ong, after all these years" he said as he stared into my eyes. I'll always be there for Lee, even though he can be a jerk sometimes, I'll never leave him. I am the only one who knows what Lee is really like, how sensitive he can be, the true him. He might get out of control one day and I don't want him to face that all by himself, he can't handle it.
"I won't go until I die Lee, until I am well and breathing" I said then hugged him.
We finally went down the lobby where Mr. Metawin is waiting for us because he will personally guide us to a tour and will escort us to the event hall. We rode an EMV since the hotel is quite far from the hotel proper where we we're staying at. While traveling I can't help but feel more relaxed as I look outside, it is surrounded with wide green fields. It looked more like a villa because of the golfing spots and the little lake we passed by.
We eventually arrived at a grand looking covered hall that has been completed with designs and different set ups. The outside structure of the building, the front face is made of glass where you can see the small entrance portion of the room lined up with souvenir booths for our respected guests and the highlight which is the UNICEF themed arc at the center where they can take pictures. We entered the building and I quickly draw my attention to the souvenirs to check and organize it a bit, my Mom designed those and it was cute. We went to the left entrance door since it has two separated by the arc.
Inside, the first thing you will notice is the blue-white motif themed stage designed by me then the center aisle floored with a red carpet embroidered by gold to coordinate the whole mood, it can really catch attention easily. There are also a lot of round tables which mostly occupies the whole place to which can hold a capacity of 750 persons, even the arranged flowers at the center of each table looks elegant. It was perfect.
I also checked a few things with the sound system, the lightings and even the projector we will be using to present tomorrow before Lee and I decided to head out. Mr. Metawin already left us because he still needs to check the rooms assigned to our guests whom will be arriving later tomorrow. Lee drove the EMV we used a while ago to get here. I suddenly noticed the scene, the sun was setting into the horizon.
The vehicle stopped in front of the lake I admired a few moments ago and it had a bridge to which Lee was heading to so I also stepped out of the car and ran up to him.
"Lee what's wrong?" I asked him, he was staring far as if looking for something and was deep in his thoughts. "Kiella I'll make you remember this place clearly" he turned to look at me for a while before kneeling down.
Shit here we go again. I stared at him while he waited for my answer, I might not regret this so I cupped his face and kissed him passionately.
I take it back. I accidentally made this worst by kissing him, I thought I would feel something like butterflies or anything even just a spark. My guts was right, I don't see Lee this way, I don't love Lee romantically. I stopped and sat on the ground while facing my down the ground, "Didn't you feel anything Ong?" he held my chin and tilted my head for me to face him, he was still kneeling down, it must've hurt. "Lee I don't view you this way" I admitted, my tears started to build up little by little, I myself is disappointed, he proposed to me twice this day only to be rejected over and over again. Lee was the perfect guy, someone who cares sincerely, who loves deeply and stays everyday. But not for me.
We went back to the hotel but didn't spoke to each other even though we we're there walking side by side, no one uttered a word. I expected Lee to bid me goodbye when I headed to my room but he stayed silent.
I was laying down on my bed when my phone rang. I quickly checked it hoping that it was Lee finally ready to patch things up but it was an unregistered number.
"Ms. Ongpauco speaking" I answered half heartedly, "You sad? we're boarding the plane right now" a man spoke through the phone.
"I'm sorry who is this?" I asked, I don't remember expecting someone to update me about their agenda and how the hell did he get my number. "This is Martin" that was the last thing he said then hung up.
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