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Episode 12

~Playlist for this chapter is 'Don't BreakMy Heart - Tom Grenann ' 🎶🎶 do enjoy

Micaela's POV

I had just dressed up and was about to eat my breakfast prepared by my maid when I had a call from my security guard telling me Fernando is here to see me. My heart almost jumped out of my chest and I suddenly became so tense when I heard his name.

This isn't the first time I'm feeling this way. I've always had goosebumps right from high school whenever I hear his name from many girls who were crushing on him. Whenever we both crossed paths, the tension gets intensified to the point I always lost my voice sometimes.

I thought that feeling of anxiety ended years ago, but seeing him coincidentally last night in that nightclub awaken that part of me again. And now I was just told by my guard that he was here in my house to see me. A ghastly whiteness overspread my cheeks. I couldn't move from the position I had received the news, I stood still staring blankly at my bedroom walls.

How did he know where to find me? Don't tell me he followed me here just to lash at me for what happened last night. My eyes went around and I felt sweat make its way to my forehead and hands.

With a wobbly voice, I asked my guard to let him in. I glanced down at my white flair gown wondering if it was suitable enough to be seen by Fernando. I rushed to the mirror and had a glance at my reflection.

I touched my face, my hair, and my dress thinking I should have a change of clothes and maybe add a little make-up on my face and let my hair cascade down my back and also change my white pair of sneakers to stilettos. But then I thought doing all that is going to take some time and I'm not sure if he would be patient enough to wait for me.

So, I kicked against it and decided to appear before him without any modifications. After all, I'm not sure he cares about my looks anyway, he hates women generally, so what's the point of slaying myself by trying to please him? Before he could ring the doorbell, I was already out to welcome him. When I opened up the door, I wasn't expecting to see the second version of this popular Korean actor called uhhmm...Lee Min-ho at my doorstep.

I almost keel over when my eyes cruised his whole gorgeous body. Maybe because it was dark yesterday I didn't have a better view of him. But now I just did, and boy...did I say he looked like Lee Min-ho? Well, crash that! He looks hotter than him because no lady will have just a glimpse of him and wants to take her eyes off him.

I'm very sure if my friends were here they'll crucify him with questions about which movies he has acted in or what magazine he is modeling for. And most of all, pictures, I mean not just one picture but many pictures will be taken with him.

"Hey," a snap of fingers on my face jars me out of my so-filled thoughts. I blink foolishly with my cheeks turning crimson and glance down at my foot. He has caught me staring at him, how nice. "Your stares almost got me worried, I thought you were having a panic attack," he said tapping his fingers on the wall.

I cleared my throat. "I'm sorry... I...I was just surprised to see you. How did you know where I live?" I stuttered. You didn't expect me to tell him he is looking dead gorgeous, do you?

"I see...well, I got it somewhere...you know never mind. I asked you a question, please answer it.

"Question?" I inquired and he nods.

"Yes, like five minutes ago but I guess you didn't hear it so I'm going to repeat it. Were you about to go out before I arrived?" he raised a question and I furrowed my brows at him.

First, he hasn't told me how he found me here, and now he's asking if I was heading out, something isn't right here.

"No. Why did you ask that?" I interrogated.

"You're looking really attractive, so I thought I was interrupting your date or something" he replied and I gasps.

I think I have a hearing problem, Fernando couldn't have said that to me, could he? One second, two seconds, three seconds, and...

"I said you are looking attractive, are you going somewhere?"

My lashes swept up and I blinked, not once, not twice either. I pressed a hand to my throat and massage it. 'Sabrina where the hell are you? Get me some water!' I screamed inwardly. 'C'mon Micaela, calm down and breathe if not I fear a heart attack is coming your way' my subconscious warned.

I drew in a long breath and exhaled. Fernando finds me attractive in my simple dress and without any make-up. Awesome! Should I be happy about that? But wait, did he just talk about a date? "Date?" I asked aloud.

"Yeah, I mean no. Just forget it, I thought you had a date with some guy. If you're not going anywhere then I'm here to invite you for breakfast. It's such a shame we didn't get to talk yesterday which is why I'm here, I was thinking we'll do that over a cup of coffee or breakfast. What do you say?".

My pulse raised and I began to feel the sweat coming to dwell on my forehead again. My palms were getting sweaty for the umpteenth time this morning, so I brushed them together and clasped them. What is going on with me? Why am I suddenly this nervous at Fernando seeking to speak with me? I have a bad feeling that what he has to say might affect me, could it be so?

Oh God, please help me. I stared at him thinking of the answer to give him. I already had my maid prepare breakfast, it'll be unfair not to eat it and let it go to waste. I don't know what his response would be like if I ask him in for breakfast and then we can discuss whatever must have brought him to me.

"What? Are you going to say no now?" he asked in a stern voice.

"I...no is not that. The thing is I already had breakfast set on the table before you arrived. I don't want the effort my maid put into it to go to waste. If it's okay with you, I'll like to invite you to join me" I explained and his mouth formed an 'o'.

"If your home is quiet enough to have a conversation, then why not, we can have breakfast together" he replied and I raised a surprised brow.

"Really?!" I exclaim and my pupil was fighting so hard to pop out of my socket.

"Yes, really" came his reply. "I don't have much time to waste, so let's get to it" he added and I nodded hastily.

"Come on in" I ushered him in and I stood at the door for a second. I wanted to squeal out of excitement that Fernando is my guest for today but I controlled it to avoid him seeing me as an insane lady. A small smile tucked on my lips and I shut the door closed and led him to the dining room.

"You have a beautiful home" he commended.

"Thank you. Just wanted a comfortable home where there is serenity" My smile spread wide on my face and I gestured for him to take a seat while I went to get another dish from the kitchen.

Before I got back to the dining table, I was hearing the voices of my friends, Kim and Sabrina. Damnit, those girls were here already. I rushed to the dining room to drop off the dishes so that I can catch up with them in the living room to avoid having them ruin the moment Fernando and I were about to have.

"Micaela!" Sabrina yells out for me and I hasten up my steps. I dropped the dish on the dining table and made my way to the living room without saying a word to Fernando but I knew his eyes were following me.

"Hey, ladies!" I chirped nervously clasping my hands together. "What are you girls doing here so early?" I asked dumbly. Shit! I shouldn't have asked that, they're used to coming here any time of the day and they do spend the night here as well most of the time. This was their second home so is so stupid of me to ask that.

"Are you still drunk from last night?" Sabrina asked staring at me weirdly.

"No!" I chuckled nervously.

"So, when did you start questioning our time of arrival at your house?" Kim asks.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking straight" I answered scratching my head.

"Why didn't you come back to us at the club last night?" Kim asks.

"It's obviously because of that jerk face" Sabrina drawls with an eye roll.

"And who is a jerk face?" Fernando's voice came from behind startling the three of us.

Oh no! I almost screamed out loud when we turn around and saw him standing with his hands in his pants pocket. Why did he come out instead of staying put for me to handle this? Now my friends will think he slept here which was why I didn't show up. My friends stared at him speechlessly as I'd done when I saw him earlier.

"Oh, my God! You are dead gorgeous, dude!" Kim squeals.

"Ha! Now I see why Micaela didn't come back to us last night" Sabrina said sarcastically with a smug on her face.

"And why should she have come to you? Are you her boyfriend that she will account to you?" Fernando dare ask throwing us into a shocking gasp.

"Oh boy, that's a blast!" Kim said with a whistle and grins widely. "Man, you're so fucking hot! You look so fucking handsome, dude! Where the hell did you say you got this guy from, Micaela?" she added walking up to him and checking him out all around from head to toe.

"Ah...uhmm..." I gulped and cleared my throat staring from one face to another.

"Well, since your friends are here now, they can help you with the breakfast. Let's get out of here" he said arrogantly. I almost laughed at Sabrina's dumbstruck face if not for the fact that he was being rude to my friends.

"That was too rude, I'm not going anywhere with you if you don't act politely to them" I replied faking a frown.

"He is such an arrogant jerk. Do you think just because you are handsome then you can go ahead and act like ladies don't deserve to be respected?!" Sabrina's eyes blazed with irritation.

"Well, for the fact you acknowledge I'm handsome, I'll apologize" He winks at her, and Sabrina's cheeks flush with a gasp. Kim and I shared a glance at each other and snickered. "I'm sorry ladies, but I need to have a chat with your girlfriend for old times' sake. I have less than an hour to catch up with my flight, so the earlier I get this over with, the better" he continues.

"Sounds like a real dude after all" Sabrina replies and took a walk towards the dining room.

"You should get me my backpack from one of the dining chairs!" Fernando calls out to her hearing while he grins cockily.

Sabrina halted and glance back at him. "I take that back, you're no real dude. You're an asshole!" she hisses and walked away to the dining room and we burst out laughing.

"I like you, handsome!" Kim giggles like a young girl seeing a boy for the first time in her life and Fernando chuckles.

"Thanks" came his reply.

"I should change up to something better before we leave," I said and turnaround to leave.

"I don't think that's necessary" His voice halted me and I turnaround to gaze up at him.

"What do you mean?" I asked confusedly.

What he meant to say is you are looking pretty in that dress and he doesn't need you to change up to something different" Sabrina intruded from behind us and we turnaround to see her holding Fernando's backpack.

"Ain't you something miss attitude?" he asked in humor walking up to her. "I think you're crushing on me" He wiggles his brows chuckling.

"Is that what you wish for? Newsflash! You are not my spec, I rather hand you over to Micaela. Now get out of here this minute!" Sabrina yells and forcefully handed his bag to him and she smirks and gave him the 'I won this game' stare.

"Take it slow, miss rude. You are not the boss here, so you are not allowed to give orders" he retorted with a goofy grin, and Sabrina's nostrils flared up with resentment.

I couldn't help but chuckle at the drama unfolding right in front of me. I just wonder about the joy Fernando derives in hurting my friend's feelings. I have to stop this bantering that is going on between both of them. "Ferd, I thought you said you were running out of time? Do you want to spend more time bantering words with my cute friend?" I asked raising a brow at him.

"Maybe some other time we'll get a chance to banter more. Enjoy the rest of your day Sabrina" He winks at her. "Oh, thanks for getting me my backpack. C'mon Micaela, let's leave here".

I nod at him and with my peripheral vision, I saw Sabrina shoot him a cold glare. I smiled and we both walked towards the door.

"Goodbye handsome, I'd love to see you again soon!" Kim exclaims and Fernando waves at her smiling.

"Oh, I forgot my car key and my phone. You can wait here, I'll be right back" I said halting.

"Sure, go ahead, I'll stay out and wait for you. If I stay in here, I might be tempted to cause your friend to be more upset" He chuckled and put on his sunglasses, and headed out.

He is trouble! I laughed and walked back to my friends. "Changed your mind? I won't be surprised if you did" Sabrina said in a bored tone.

"Nah, just here to get my car key and my phone. You should go keep him company outside" I deadpan giggling.

"Screw you two!" She gave a manly growl and left Kim and me.

We both laughed and I shook my head. "You should join her. I'll see you, ladies, when I'm back" I told Kim before heading to the staircase that leads to my bedroom.

"Alright. Make sure you have fun with that gentleman, he is so adorable" Kim winks at me giggling. I shoo her away and she laughs and disappeared to the dining room.

I came out with my car key and my phone in my hands. "So which ride are we taking?" he asks on seeing me.

I glanced at my two cars and I pointed at my white Kia Optima 2020 model car. "We'll go for that one" I answered.

"Great choice" came his reply and I smiled and gestured for him to hop in. I hope everything turns out well today than yesterday.