"WHAT? YOU RUN AWAY?" wrinkled when Charm asked Christine.

She stayed at Cafe Tiala when she left them. It belonged to a friend she had bought from his older brother. He was his college friend and was also a member of the rallies back then.

"I should have done this a long time ago."

"Did you fight with your daddy again? Hey, my, Christine Amethyst. With the stubbornness of you and your father, you have no hope of reconciling."

"Let's not talk about him anymore, Charm. I came here to ask if you know of a house I can rent cheaply. I will never come back to us."

The argument between the father and daughter is not new. Ever since her mother died, five years ago, that has been their situation. They would fight over a lot of things, even the simple ones. She was not a problem child. She only began to rebel when her father really ignored her. She just let it go at first because she knew it was still mourning. But she is tired of ignoring it. Especially when she even shared his political career with her attention.

As a result, she joined the radical groups at the university where she had attended college. Whenever there is a rally in front of the senate, she is in the lead. But she knew that deep inside her, she was shouting to get his attention. She got his attention all right, but it was the voice of an activist and not her voice as a child. She became even more rebellious.

And earlier it was their strongest argument that reached her departure. She wants to find a sensible job so that she can use the Business Management course she has completed. She is said to be over a year old and she should resign as secretary general of the radical organization she belongs to until now.

She did not even admit that it was right in that matter. She could not consider her position in their organization a job. She does it for free because she still has an allowance coming from it. But now she will not accept any help that comes from him.

"And I need to find a job as soon as possible", she said later.

"I can't think of anything right now," Charm replied. "If you want, let's wait for my friends. They often hang out here. Maybe they can help."

Before she could answer,there was a woman sitting next to her at the bar. She was stunned by it when it suddenly started blabbering on.

"Your uncle is really extraordinary, Charm! He did nothing but insist that I get married so that he can have children. Santisima! I'm only twenty-six. I'm still too young for such things.

And with your uncle's behavior, it will last a long time in the world. He is a good example of the saying that naughty grass will die for a long time."

The woman was silent when her cat Buffy chewed. It just looked at the animal.

"Her name is Buffy," she said, trying to hide the pet.

Based on her experiences then — when it comes to her care — the reaction of the people who see it is really different. And she hated it when people were looking at her cat like it was sent from hell. No matter what Buffy looks like, it still comes from the person she loves the most in the world.

"What happend to her?" the woman asked in astonishment.

"Nothing. Buffy is really in the race without feathers. She's a hairless cat from Mexico. A gift from my mom."

Nothing has changed in its expression it seems to be scrutinizing its cat more closely.

"Very unique. Where did your mom purchase it.?"

"I don't know. I didn't ask before she died." "Oh sorry" Her apology seemed sincere so she just responded.

"Because your mouth, Chaizelore, has no brakes." Charm turned to her. "That's my talkative cousin Chaizelore."

"Call me 'Zylith'," the woman told her. "Chaizelore is boring."

"Christine, she said, then she shook it.

"And what she's referring to is my uncle is her father. Be honest in front of Christine, Zylith. That's Senator Young's daughter."

"Really? Seriously! We're friends! You know I idolize your father. Tell him that when he runs for President of the Philippines, I will vote for him. I will campaign for him in our entire clan." its continuous promise.

"Shut up first, Zylith. Christine has a problem and we can't think of a right solution if we hear your voice," Charm rebuked her.

"Unless you call me 'Zylith' I will not keep my mouth shut, Charmiolle." It even smirked.

"Shut up, Chaizelore!"

Continue talking about what words cousin. She smiled. Even if what they say makes no sense, it is still obvious that they are comforting each other. It was also obvious that the two hated each other by their birth names.

"Oh, that's good and you finally smiled." Charm commented as she looked back at him. "So, what? Do you agree with my proposal?"

"What's your problem, Christine?" Zylith replied.

"A lot," she said, then sighed. "The house is first."

"House? Do you need a place to live?" its a shocking question. She nodded. "Just stay with me. I have a house at Rancho Estate in Cebu. I am alone there and I am always away because of my work," she said without hesitation.

"Isn't that embarrassing to you? We just met ...

"That's okay. Your father is a senator. That's enough proof that you're a good person. Also, I trust the friends my cousin he chooses," she said with a smile.

"Hmm, you're flattering there again." Charm put two bottles of SanMig Light on the bar for Zylith and them. "Don't even go so far as to say that you just want to have a drink."

"That's another thing I want from you, cousin," said Zylith, holding the beer bottle.

"You're not slow. By the way, Christine. I said before most of the time, I'm not at home so, it's up to you to stay there in exchange for your stay," she said when he turned around.

"She's lazy again. Don't pass your jobs to Christine, Zylith," Charm rebuked her.

"Thanks for the concern, Charm. But I'm used to it," she said.

"Then we are like that. To get acquainted with my 'mansion' before I leave you there. I have a flight this morning at three in the morning."

On the way to Zylith's house she learned a lot about it because of its loudness. Even the life that Charm refers to as her friends has been exposed. They are also her friends. But as much as it said, it did not mention anything about her personal life other than what she said.

An hour later, they were about to enter a luxurious village. She thought that was probably the Royal Estate.

"Tomorrow morning you will also meet our neighbors," she said as they entered the house. "The people here are kind, especially those who live next door to us. Eudz and JG are both handsome and both are available."

She just smiled at its allusion. She knew Zylith was trying to play Cupid with her and her neighbors. But that thing is not in her vocabulary because she has no plans to disturb her troubled life.

"So, how? You take care of it. I have to leave because I still have a way to go before I go to the airport. All the important emergency numbers are in the phonebook next to the phone," she added with a smile.

"Thanks again, Zylith."

"Nothing. I'll just call to let you know when I will be back."

"All right, be careful."

"You too. There are many bees here who love beautiful flowers." She giggled before getting into her car.

She closed the door and surveyed the house. Some things are a bit messy but the ambiance is still cozy throughout. It is not as luxurious as their house but she would rather live there than their house where they do not get along with her father.

She carried Buffy softly at her feet. "You also need to save," she said. "Slow down first while eating while I still don't have a job."

She gave it some food for a while. She stared at the cat as she thought she could ask for help when it came to work. Before Buffy could finish the food she had given her, she thought about who she was going to approach.

"You'll see, Daddy," she said. "I can live even without you."

Joseff stared at his computer monitor as he bit the end of the ball pen cover over his mouth. All he could see there were rows of numbers and other information about their newly acquired business transaction.He was actually in that state earlier.

He has already called his girlfriend Aira to let them out but he is said to be preparing for a fashion show to be held in Australia and he needs to practice. The next day it leaves for Sydney along with other fellow models.