Capítulo 12: Engagement Night Part 1

Twin Lake Hotel, Tagaytay City

She is dressed in a white lacey cocktail dress, showing her flawless back and legs. She could be a Super Model if she wished. Because she wasn't just a beauty, but her poise and how she walk was like in a runway but natural to her.

　　　　 She's holding Zach's arm as they announce them as a couple. They have to do a few traditions, like greeting everyone and thank everyone. She's not an entertainer and she hates parties like this. She rather watched movies on her own and cuddle with King or—thinking of him again about cuddling was uncomfortable. Why was she thinking of him again when he's just there beside her?

Since she's quite an introvert of herself, she doesn't really talk much to people, and she like isolating herself. She glanced at her grandfather who entertains a lot of people and her fiancé who is the center of attraction. Lots of women wanted to have a man like him but why does he choose to be in this stupid arrangement. She knew that she wasn't good enough for him. But she's the Mondragon heiress after all. And her grandfather taught her how to manage their secret business that she, her grandfather, his sons and daughters, Zach's grandfather, and Zach only knew.

She sipped on the champagne and a man in a tux approach her, smiling from ear to ear. He's quite charming but not the man she was attracted to. She rarely gets attracted to any man and Zach was the first until she's unable to withstand her lust.

"Congratulations on your engagement." She looked at him and tried to recognize him.

"Uhm, do I know you?" she asked a little loud that makes Kathleen flushed in red. She really doesn't seem to recognize the man and even her parents glance at them directly. "I'm sorry, I must have known you back then. It was so long that I haven't visited the country." She said apologetically.

Zach approach then and he possessively wrapped his arms around her thin waist and kisses her cheek.

"He's Kathleen's boyfriend, dear." She was surprised by what he said.

"Oh, I remember. Calvin right? It's hard to dig on memories since Kathleen has been into a lot of boyfriends back then. I am still surprised on why both of you are still together." She smiled and wrapped her arms around her fiancé's waist just for show. But she likes being possessive towards him.

"Well, Kathleen wanted to get back with me. So, I am here as her escort. You look beautiful by the way."

"Thank you." She said politely. Zach smirked toward Calvin and then kisses his fiancée's head. Kathleen walked toward them scooping Calvin's arm to show possession but it seemed that Andromeda doesn't care at all. So, people must be talking around.

"Babe, I heard that you dated Calvin?" Zach asked her. She looked surprised. Too surprised.

"When did that happen? I never dated anyone before, until five years ago."

"Why are you so introvert, to the extent that you never dated anyone before me?" he suddenly asked. "Anyway, let's meet up my friends…"

"Excuse us. Nice meeting you again, Calvin." She wiggled her fingers and Zach took her to the group of his tycoon friends.

"Oh, the infamous Andromeda." Travis, his best man said aloud. She had met Travis Masen many times back then two years ago and had witnessed their love. He used to envy them because they flirt a lot and make fun of each other a lot.

"Travis, it's been a while."

"I thought that you guys wouldn't get back together but what a surprise. It seemed that fate can't be avoided now." She didn't show any emotions at all and just greet Travis with a warm hug and untouched kisses. Then, his two other friends named Alessandro De Alegre and Adamson Hudson, great bachelor Tycoons of the country greet her warmly.

"I would like to have a woman like yours," Adamson said as he sipped on his wine. "But since I have one in my house, I may not have another room for our future Mrs. Pattinson." She snorted from Adamson's flattery.

"Whoever you are hiding at your house Adamson, I am sure that you didn't give her enough respect. Besides, if she's the only woman who got your interest to, you better start making good things for you." She told and sipped on her cold champagne. She had known these men and had done a background check on them. "The woman isn't a gold digger after all." She's the only one who can talk to the mighty Adamson in that way. She dared him.

"Good gracious, Miss Mondragon. You are after all a great woman of all times." Adamson finished his drink. "I'll probably go to my room now." He looked peeved but he will never get peeved on Andromeda since she's telling the truth. He would probably put all of his annoyance toward his capture in an intimate way.

"Be careful for not breaking any condoms." She said it that makes the men chuckled. Adamson faced Andromeda again.

"I don't use condoms at all since she's so pure." Adamson winked at her and she chuckled and that makes the gentlemen laugh aloud.

Andromeda became one of the boys in their circle. She was an introvert with a strong sense of humor. That's why it makes Zach fall in love with her all over again. He circles his thumb on her exposed back. Her skin was so firm and soft, flawless ever since.

"Don't tell me that you boys also brought your women here on my engagement?"

"Yup. We just left them in their rooms since they aren't party people." Alessandro told. "My woman is quite busy with lots of work from the company."

"A child prodigy." She told. Alessandro once asked for her help in the Entertainment Industry, which his woman needs a lot of protection. She held on to Zach, feeling a little dizzy. Zach gathered her and make her face him.

"Are you drunk already?"

"No. I just drink two glasses of champagne why would I get drunk?"

"Let's go to the garden."

He leads her to the garden away from people. There are only a few around but they didn't catch their attention. Not until he knelt down into his knees and show her an engagement ring for centuries. He took her hand and squeeze it. They didn't know that one of his friends is taking a good angle of the footage.

"I know that this is just an arrangement. But I already tell you my thoughts. I won't back down again. Not anymore. I won't be a coward again. Andromeda, that day that I left you, broken, I was broken as well and I don't know how to mend it. I am kneeling again in front of you, to make new memories with you. And that—I won't do the same mistake again." He put the ring on her left finger and it perfectly fits. "Babe, I never fall in love in my life before you and after you. I don't know why you are still here," He put her palm on his chest. "Three years of loving you… I was a King of your heart. Two years of being away from you, I was nothing but a coward asshole." He kneels two knees in front of her.

"Good thing that you still know." She muttered. He smiled bitterly and pull her. She stepped forward and he shoved his face on her stomach. She's tearing but she quickly wiped it and let him embrace her for a few moments. "I can't still forgive you. And myself…" she utter. He looked up at her and he stood up.

"It's alright. At least you are here with me now. We got a lot of time together. I got a lot of time to make things right."

"How?" her eyes watery again. He leaned his forehead to hers. "How can both of us make things right? We can't get back what we both lost…"

"I know." He kissed her lips passionately. She kissed him sadly. Two lonely hearts, would they both make it back when they are both so in love with each other. Doted each other and spoilt each other with love. "Are you tired? I'll bring you to our room."

"I'm quite dizzy." She utter. He looked at her drowsy eyes. He picked her up and use the other way and lay her down on the bed. "Water…" He immediately fetched a glass of water and gave it to her. She removed her clothes and he helped her. Finally, he covered her on sheets. His phone started ringing and his grandfather is calling. More people to entertain.

"Andy, I'll be back quickly. Okay?" He said softly. She nodded at him. "Sleep it off. I love you." He kissed her forehead.

He can feel eyes following him but when he looked in the direction, there's none. So, he used the elevator and click the ground floor and then click on the next floor. He saw something getting to his room. He's about to stop the elevator to close but too late.

So, he clicked on the next floor and it opened. He rushed using the stairs to their room.