Davian soon let go of her hand once they were far away enough from the fashion house. He placed his hands in his pockets as he breathe in some more fresh air, the wind blew on his hair, they were close to a park now.
"So, where are you taking me to?" Silvia asked.
"I'm hungry," he shrugged.
Her mouth fell; "What?!" she almost yelled. He smirked. Sometimes she is calm, as calm as an iceberg while sometimes she is easily riled up.
"We could have just gone to eat at a restaurant with 'the car'," she emphasized.
"I also needed fresh air as I take a walk," he replied as he stopped at a food truck when they got to the park.
"Good afternoon handsome, welcome to Nanna's truck for all, how may I help you?" a middle aged woman acknowledged. A young boy who seems like her son was also in the truck assisting her.
"I will have two cheese burgers, two fries, two Nanna tacos, two burritos, two hotdogs with two smoothies. I want all that with ketchup, mustard, the best hot sauce you've got and even mayonnaise," he smiled gazing at the menu at the top of the truck.
The woman blinked at him;
"Long day or you and your girlfriend just have big appetites," the woman humored.
"Maybe both," he replied and they both shared a small laugh.
"I'll prepare your orders," she added and got busy. Silvia tugged on the arm of his long sleeve t-shirt, he turned to face her leaning at her a little as it seems she wants to whisper.
"I don't really eat street food," she said, matter of fact. What if it upsets her stomach?-She thought.
"And I don't do five stars restaurants, princess. But who said I bought any for you?" he replied. Oh, she thought.
He suppressed his laughter at her expression. "Huff, of course I bought some for you. Today, I'm going to be your guide as you're going to experience how it feels to be...normal," he replied, searching for the right word.
"Normal? Are you trying to say I'm not?" she asked, one of her brows up in a questioning expression now.
"No. What is the right word...uhm...less, rich...yeah, less rich," he replied.
"Your orders are ready," the woman announced as Silvia was about to retaliate.
Davian collected the orders and paid the woman even tipping her, she smiled happily. What a good day!-She thought.
They walked towards one of the round tables with two chairs set at the front of the food truck, they sat down and Davian unpacked the food.
"Why did you even buy this much?" she complained.
"Have you tasted any of these? I doubt," he said.
"I have. Just not from a street food truck," she replied.
"Let's start with the burgers," he said. He picked up his and she followed and they had a bite together.
This is impossible!-Silvia thought. How can food from a street food truck taste this good, even better than what she'd ever had.
"Good?" he asked reading her expression.
"Shockingly," she replied and he chuckled.
They continued eating, applying the ketchup, hot sauce, mustard and mayonnaise at some point, it just made the foods to taste even more better. It was mouth watering and she never knew she was this hungry, she ate more than usual trying everything out.
Oh she was so full-She thought, when they were done eating and were just finishing up with their smoothies.
"Enjoyed it, didn't you?" he smirked.
"If I get a stomach upset or food poisoning, just know that it's all because of you," she replied and he let out a laugh. She too didn't know when she smiled.
"What...what did you mean by you want to make me feel...'less rich'," she recalled.
"You know," he shrugged.
"Know how it feels as a middle class.(Grins) This is just the start, you need to know how to appreciate the simple things of life, you know. Leaving all these extravagance sometimes," he continued.
"You are like up here, your status makes you think everyone else are underneath you, was that how you were brought up?" he asked but she didn't respond.
"You need to view things like the locals sometimes. In that way, you'll understand them more and show some empathy, my princess," he stated.
"Why do you keep calling me that?!" she asked.
"Because you are a princess, the princess of the Reyes family and kingdom or should I say empire," he responded.
"Is that how you really see me?" she asked softly.
"Well, I also see you as an overbearing spoilt brat," he replied honestly. His index finger went to her lips shushing her as she was about to retaliate.
"Shush...don't spoil the mood," he winked at her. After some while, his finger began to move on its own. Her lips were so soft-He thought.
She brushed his finger off with her hand, he smiled. He had gotten some of her lip gloss off, she moved her lips to make the remaining lip gloss evenly again.
He wiped his hand with his handkerchief and stood up. "You're done, right?" he asked and she nodded standing up as well.
"C'mon, let's explore the park," he said and they started to take a walk around the park. Though it was late in the afternoon, the park was still busy with people. Some children blew bubbles around tirelessly, people were playing catch with their dogs and some just relaxed enjoying the fresh air.
They walked towards a four set swing in the park. There were about five kids there, three girls and two boys, it didn't take time for Davian to concur with the kids.
He started to play with them, blowing and popping bubbles with them and even helping to push them on the swing. Silvia just stood by watching.
He must really love kids-She thought.
His smile beamed like never before as he played with the little ones. She felt a tug at the skirt part of her gown, her eyes moved down to see another child tugging at her with round brown eyes filled with light. It was a little girl.
"Are you an angel?" the girl asked. Davian almost laughed, not because of what the child said but because of how stiff Silvia was as she stared down at the child. He didn't know why she was reacting like that?
"No, I'm Sil-"
"Can you be my guardian angel?" the girl cuts her off.
"..."
Silvia was speechless, she didn't know how to respond to this. She felt the urge to just shoo the child away, she wasn't too good with kids. Maybe because she seldom has been in their midst.
"Leave the lady be, Ann," one of the other girls who seems to be the girl's elder sister as they had some resemblance, reprimanded the girl.
"I'm sorry, miss. She thinks every pretty woman is an angel and wants them be her guardian angel or fairy godmother," the girl said to Silvia.
"Is anything wrong with that?" the little girl asked.
"How many times has mommy told you not to talk to strangers, no matter how angelic they look?" the older girl recalled as they started to walk away, probably going to meet up with their parents or parent.
"But she is pretty," little Ann stated dreamily.
"Do you think she's Cinderella?" she added.
"Well for that she would have to have blonde hair," the other pointed out.
"Relax, you're so stiff. They aren't going to bite you," Davian whispered to Silvia.
She was so focused on the girls, she didn't know when he had gotten close to her and was even holding her chin with his thumb and index fingers.
"Ouch!" one of the kids drew their attention. He fell off the swing and bruised his knee. He burst into tears almost immediately.
"Crybaby joey," the other kids jeered.
"Hey, hey, hey...that's not fair. Any of you could have fell off the swing, do you know how much he's hurting right now?" Davian reprimanded the kids as he tended to the boy's knee, cleaning his bruise with his handkerchief and water from one of the kid's water bottle.
"Now apologize," he requested.
"Sorry, Joey," they chorused.
"It's okay," Davian said.
"It's getting late. You should all go to your parents," he added.
"Okay, bye Mr. Davian,"
"Bye, sir,"
The kids said in unison and started to leave except the other boy. "We're neighbors so I want to walk with him to our parents. They entrusted him to me," he said and Davian nodded.
The boy walked away with Joey, he'd stopped crying, they bid Davian goodbye as they exited. Davian sighed throwing his handkerchief away into the nearest waste bin. He sat on one of the swings and glanced at Silvia, tapping the seat of the other swing gesturing her to come join him, she did.
They sat there in silence swinging gently, she never expected to do this again, it's been so long since she sat on a swing.
"I'll take you to an amusement park someday," he smiled at her.
"An amusement park? What are we, twelve?" she objected and he just chuckled standing up.
"You're gonna love it. Just like the food truck," he responded and started walking away, she followed him immediately.
"Where are you going this time?" she asked as he stopped a taxi.
"Up hills," he said, that far-She thought.
He smiled at her anticipating expression, they got into the taxi and it drove off.
...
It took minutes before before they could get to the hills. The taxi driver took them as high as he could on one of the high hills. They paid him and walked to the top themselves.
"So why did you bring me here?" Silvia asked.
He spread his arms; "Just look at this beauty in front of you," he said.
It was sunset, the different hues of the sky was absolutely breathtaking. From where they were standing, they could see the most of the city, the light, the buildings, the vehicles, the people. It was a view to appreciate indeed.
They sat on the ground and savoured the beauty of the sunset of Asteria.
"It's really beautiful," she said, in a soft tone.
He glanced at her; "I never thought you'd appreciate these small things of life," he said honestly.
"I do. My friends and I usually come here every season to watch the aurora," she confessed.
"It's usually occurs during this approaching winter season, rarely comes in the other seasons in our city," he said.
"(Sighs) I've been to other places but there's still nothing like our home, I'll have to admit," she replied.
"Will you watch the aurora with me when the time comes?" he smiled at her.
She nodded.
"You're so good with kids, unlike me," she stated hugging her knees and arms, it was getting cold. She heard him chuckle.
"It's just...I don't know. I just love kids, my childhood was a bit lonely. I was bullied by some other kids because I never had a dad to call my own.
"It made me furious but, I decided on instead of wallowing in self-pity and letting my bullies win, I should ignore them and channel all my love to other important things," he said.
"Like my mother, my few friends, my studies and now my career," he added.
She never expected him to be so open to her on something so delicate about him. She was also feeling a bit...guards down. Maybe it was the effects of the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and the sunset.
"It's not my fault I grew up without a father figure. I don't want any child to go through what I went through," he continued.
"I bet you'll be an amazing dad," she said, a small smile on her face. He smiled back.
"And I'll stay alive, try to stay alive for my kids. I'll work very hard to give them the best of life," he replied.
"Call up Moses to come pick us up. You're getting goosebumps," he pointed out and she blushed.
She called him up and in no time he arrived and they entered the car and drove off.
"Sleep over at my place tonight," she said. He gazed at her questioning.
"Like what I've told you before, we need to-"
"Ssssh," he shushed her, his index finger on her lips again. He was tired of hearing that over and over again. He leaned closer;
"But are you sure that's all?" his voice became husky all of a sudden. She swallowed and turned to face the window. What's wrong with her?
"What else do you want me to say?" she said.
"That it tends to get pretty lonely staying alone," she muttered to herself but he heard her. His lips curved up in a small smile, he too turned to view the moving roads through the window.
They soon arrived at Silvia's house. They got off the car once it had came to a halt and proceeded inside the building.
"What a nice place you have here, Silvia," Davian acknowledged.
"Thank you," she said.
"Do you want to eat dinner?" she asked.
"No, I'm good. You're right, I bought and ate too much earlier," he surrendered and they both shared a small laugh. She too wasn't that hungry either.
"Well, I already had my maids prepare a room for you. Clothes and other things you'll be needing are already provided in the room," Silvia elaborated.
"Myne? take him to the room," she said to the housekeeper.
"This way, sir," Myne said to Davian. He started to follow her as she led the way.
"Davian?" Silvia called and he stopped to glance at her.
"Goodnight," she said.
He smiled, "You too. And sweet dreams, princess," he replied.
They both didn't see each other again for the rest of the night. Till the next day morning.
They'd already freshened up and were having a light breakfast with each other after they asked about the other's night. It was a quiet meal.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Yul was raining havoc at the Reyes' mansion. He was so furious.
"So all I've been hearing about Silvia being engaged is all true?! And you approve of this?!" Gabriel fumed.
Alan sipped his whiskey with a poker face. "Why wouldn't I? My daughter's happiness is my happiness," he said.
"We already had a deal," Gabriel stated.
"We never made any deal with you," Janet responded.
"I am to marry your daughter. You'd better make sure of it. Who...who the hell is this wretch that she wants to get married to?" he yelled.
"A more decent man than you can ever be, you hogwash," Janet answered, irking Gabriel even more. Alan smirks at his wife, she still has it-That feisty nature he fell in love with.
"If I don't marry your daughter, no one will," he said.
"Are you threatening us in our own territory?" Alan spat.
"Don't cross the line, Gabriel. I'll make sure to paint the roads of Asteria with your blood," Alan added.
Gabriel glared at them. He dashed out of the mansion and got into his sports car. He drove off in a furious speed. With just one hand on the steering wheel, he puts on his earpod as he made a phone call. He put down his phone and waited for the person in the other line to pick up.
{Hello, boss}
"Find out where Silvia Reyes lives and text the address to me asap," he ordered.
{Okay, boss}
He hanged up and continued driving. He has always had his eyes on Silvia, that feisty beauty. When her parents offered him a marriage proposal, he was so happy. The plans he had if he gets married to her.
He would make their business empire his, he would be free to do whatever he wanted with that sexy body of hers, he would make her eat all the hurtful words she has ever said to him and he would make sure she regrets ever getting on his bad side.
Now this, he finds out she's about to get married to some wretch and he confronted her parents only for him to find out they were in approval. He wasn't going to let this happen, he's not going to let a golden opportunity like this to slip off his hands, he was tired of losing and being called a loser and a leech.
...
"Did you enjoy your breakfast?" Silvia asked.
"Yes. I should be leaving now," Davian said and Myne walked in immediately.
"Ms. Silvia, Mr. Yul is-"
"Hello my fiancée," Gabriel announced his presence. Silvia frowned at the sight of him.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Silvia. I tried to stop him," Myne said.
"It's okay. You may leave," Silvia responded and Myne left immediately.
"What the hell are you doing in my house? How did you even know where I live?" Silvia questioned.
"I have my ways, sweetheart," he replied.
"It's been a while," he added holding her arms. She shrugged him off immediately.
"I just came to see my future wife," he continued.
"Your head must be in the clouds," she spat.
His eyes glanced at Davian; "What is this i'm hearing about, you being engaged to another guy other than me?" he said and Silvia snorted.
"We were never engaged in the first place. Now get out of my house!" Silvia responded.
"Silvia-"
"You heard the lady, didn't you?" Davian interjected. Gabriel glared at him and Davian returned the glare with the same ferocity.
"Who the hell are you? Who do you think you are?!" Gabriel fumed.
"I'm Davian Randell and I'm about to marry the most beautiful woman in the whole world," Davian rubbed it in, it riled up Gabriel even more.
"So this is the idiot you chose over me?" Gabriel said to Silvia.
"He's ten times more of a man than you can ever be," Silvia replied.
Gabriel scoffed; "You think I'll just let you take what's mine?!" he directed to Davian.
"I was never yours!" she objected. She belonged to no one.
He was about to hold her again but Davian knocked his hands off this time and came in between him and Silvia.
"Hands off, you dick. You don't just touch my woman anyhow you like, not while i'm around," Davian said so irritated at the man.
'Then I'll have to make you gone,' Gabriel thought.
" 'Your woman'?" Gabriel scoffed.
"Yes. My woman, now out the door you go before I make you," Davian replied.
"Is that a threat?" Gabriel continued.
"No, it's fact," Davian pointed out.
He moved closer to Davian and whispered to him.
"Don't even think this is over. I will never sit by and watch you marry her. She belongs to me, no one else. I'll make you pay dearly if you don't back off now while it's still not late," he threatened. Davian just stared back at him with a calm expression.
"I'll be back, sweetheart," he said to Silvia and blew a kiss in the air for her as he winked at her. It just made him ten times more disgusting to Silvia.
He smirked and turned around, his expression becoming grim immediately. He was going to make the Reyes pay for these humiliations they were causing him. After he had boasted to everyone that he will be getting married to Silvia Reyes very soon.
It was one of his friends he boasted to that'd told him about her being engaged to someone else.
'Guess who's getting married? Silvia Reyes and not to you,' he recalled.
First, he will try to get Silvia back.
He walked out of the house, he got into his car and sped off again.
'The audacity of that man, who does he think he is for him to talk to me in such manner?! Who is he actually?' Gabriel thought. He doesn't care, he would make him pay, for ever thinking of taking something that didn't belongs to him.
'I'll teach you a lesson, Davian. A lesson you will never forget even in the afterlife because I'm going to make you disappear!'
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