To Love Again Episode 2: DEAL

He went down to the parking basement after that. And here I am, inside an elevator, thinking the exact thing you're thinking. Why does he want to talk to me? I don't want to assume anything, and I won't. According to my source (well, Alessia), he's known for leaving his women after a one-night stand. I don't know what he wants. The elevator opened, and I saw him leaning to his car, with his hands inside his pocket. He's already looking at me. I admit it, he looks good, alright? Out of all the men I've dated before including Russel, he feels different. I don't know.. maybe the way he talks and act. It's all very intimidating at some point.

"Where are we going?" I still don't trust this man. "Get inside the car, I won't kidnap you. Jesus. Is that what you think I am?" "Well, we don't know each other, more importantly, I don't even know you that much! What do you want from me?" "Please, get inside the car and I'll tell you, okay?"

I fastened my seatbelt and he drove. I can't look at him. There's really something about this man. I don't like him. My phone beeped all of a sudden

Alessia Cervantes

Goodluck;*** xoxo tell me all about it later. We'll party!

I glanced at him and he was already looking at me, again. "What?" I asked. "Your boyfriend?" "No. And this is none of your business." I rolled my eyes. I saw him drive more serious than earlier.

I typed a text and sent it to Alessia before looking on the road

Solenne Fernandez

Shut up. I don't know what he wants. Let's go to a bar where Russel can't see us.

Alessia Cervantes

Oh, I know. He wants YOU. OMGGG SKHFLAHDOAJCOSJ

Alessia Cervantes

Forget Russel and his cheating @$$! He doesn't deserve you. Date the guy you're with today and you'll find out

We arrived at a fancy italian restaurant somewhere in BGC. I've been here once. We walked inside. "Good afternoon, Mr. Primero! Your table is right this way." a woman, with smile almost across her ears, sparkling eyes, said while directing us to the reserved table. I went to our table and sat. He even saw some acquaintances near us, he talked to them a bit before coming back to our seats. "Sorry about that. They were from the previous company we've helped with the stocks." "It's okay. What's all these about, Raoul?" Straightforward, yes. But I don't have time to waste for this. "Let's order first, shall we?" He didn't even wait and called the server already. "I'll have the Rib Eye Steak and Tiramisu. What about you, Sol?" he looked at me. "I'll have the Spaghetti Salsicce and Ravioli Porcini Mushroom, please. Thank you." When the server left, he looked at me again before shifting on his seat.

He was about to say something when my phone rang. When I checked, it was Dad and I immediately pressed to answer. "Hello, Dad?" "Sol, what happened to you and Russel?" "Dad.. he cheated on me again.. I can't do it anymore.." I said but my brain quickly regretted it Raoul was listening and watching me. It's uncomfortable. "Men cheat, Sol. Be happy he still comes back to you, and that is what's important." "But dad-" he cut me off. "I'm sure you don't want to disappoint me, right?! Go talk to Russel and apologize to him!" "Okay, dad.. I will.." a tear nearly escaped my eye. I don't want to shed a drama in front of this man. "Good. I'm going now, I still have meetings." "Alright, Dad. I love y–" he dropped the phone before I could finish. I sighed and put the phone inside my bag. Raoul was still watching me intently. "You okay? What did he say?" The concerned tone of his voice is almost believable. "You didn't answer my question from earlier. What do you want from me?" "I want you." He said, with his eyes on me. The audacity of this man after taking my v*rginity from me! But that was partly my fault.. sigh "We did that once. You already got my V-card. You were my first. Why do you still want it?" "Because I want you. And I don't want you to bed other men other than me. I heard your boyfriend cheated on you for the 5th time." He said as a matter of fact. "He did." "And I know why you can't break up with him. So here's the deal. We'll meet once or twice a week, depending on our schedule." Now that he mentioned it, I haven't called him back yet. And Mom, too! I have to call them after this. "So you want to be f*ck buddies now?" He smiled devilishly. How ruthless. But what's there to lose? After all, this hellish life feels stressful.

"What do I get in return?" I asked. "You'll get me, of course. We'll go date anywhere. Travel." Of course, Mr. Primero. I can never forget how insanely rich the Primeros are. They never go bankrupt and never will! "Okay. And how am I sure that I'm the only partner you'll have?" "Oh, I won't be tasting anyone other than you.. now that I've tasted you." I blushed, looking around to see if anyone heard what he said. "Fine. You're not carrying any diseases or something?" I had to ask, okay. "I'll send you my medical certificate. You should get checked, too. For safety purposes." Really? He's my first! Unfair. "Fine. Will that be all?" "There are rules, though. No having partners other than the two of us. No strings attached. No asking of personal questions. I don't like jealous and clingy women." He licked his lips before loosening his suit tie a bit. Okay, Mr. Primero. I'll play along. I have nothing to lose, anyway. "Deal. I'm not the cuddle-y type either." "Good, then. I'll pick you up on Friday. Give me your number." "I don't know yet. I'm gonna have to ask my boss." I can't just leave work, is he serious? "I'll deal with my cousin. Don't worry." he assured. Tss. I typed my number on his phone before getting ready to leave. "I have to go." I said and stood up.

"I'll drive you home." "I can just get a taxi or book a Grab. Thanks." Why do I feel nervous all of a sudden? My god, Sol! "Come on, we're going to do this for quite some time." Right. I went inside his car. "Do you do this to girls you've been with?" I asked out of curiosity. There he goes with his grin smile again. "I consider this a personal question." I rolled my eyes. "Whatever!" I said and scooped out my phone to call my mom. She didn't answer. Maybe she was helping my sister or watching a movie. "Why are you putting up with your jerk boyfriend?" that's a personal question! Atleast for me. "Personal question." I answered back. "Tss. It wasn't even that personal." he said back. Hah! Got ya! He manuevered his car in front of my condo unit. "Drop me here. I'll be fine." I opened the car and looked back at him. "Thanks." "Pleasure doing business with you, Ms. Fernandez." he grinned. I walked inside the building. I don't like where this is going. I feel uneasy.