Kairo's POV

I woke up with the sound of people murmuring outside the bedroom. Agad akong tumayo para tingnan kung ano ang nangyayari and when I opened the door, I saw people setting up cameras and mics near the kitchen. Sinalubong naman ako ng manager ko.

"Good morning, Kairo. We're setting up the cameras for your morning shoot. Para sa 'breakfast with Kairo'. We'll be posting the video on the family channel," my manager informed me and I nodded.

Part pala 'to ng documentary. So basically, parang nasa reality show na 'ko nito kahit panandalian lang dahil may mga camera na nakatutok sa akin in the next days. Should I be prim and proper or should I just be myself? Bahala na nga!

"Oh and you should take a shower muna kasi they're going to put on some light makeup on you para maganda daw tingnan sa maraming ilaw," aniya niya sa akin so I nodded.

I first got some water from the fridge and when I was about to go back inside the room, I saw Jordyn entering my hotel room.

"Good morning po." She greeted everybody. Pumunta naman siya sa mga camera to check the angles and take down notes. While observing her, she really is professional when she's working.

I'm actually very proud of her kahit nasaktan namin ang isa't isa.

She looked at my direction at agad naman akong umiwas at naligo na lang. I wore a simple white oversized graphic shirt, and a black sweatpants. Wala naman kasi akong important meetings for today, just this documentary lang.

"Kai, are you ready?" tanong sa akin ng manager ko at ngumiti ako bago tumango.

Pumunta na ako sa may kitchen, pagkarating ko roon, okay na ang lahat. I fixed myself for the last time before Jordyn walked towards me.

"Look at this camera first, Sir. You'll be introducing yourself bago ka gumawa ng breakfast niyo po." Jordyn said while pointing at a camera.

Hindi pa din ako sanay na ang tawag niya sa akin ay Sir. It bothers me because the way she says it, turns me on. Ang sexy ng boses niya. I shook my head to remove such thoughts. Nasa trabaho kami, ako!

The camera started recording so I smiled, "What's up everyone? To those who don't know me, I am Kairo Eugenio. The CEO or owner of Eugenio's Cuisine. Today we're going to make breakfast to start the day."

I turned to the fridge to get something. Ang huling pagkakaalam ko ay walang laman ito pero nang buksan ko ito, puno ito. Nag grocery siguro sila Railey, ang manager ko, kanina.

Agad naman akong nag isip ng on the spot na breakfast para sa amin. Marami na lang din ang lulutuin ko para sa filming crew at kay Jordyn. Nakakahiya naman sa kanya, nagtatrabaho siya tapos hindi ko paglulutuan?

Naglabas ako ng tinapay, egg and condensed milk. I plan on making french toast, it was one of her favorites. Not that I'm cooking french toast for her. Gusto ko lang talaga 'yon lutuin.

I also got some potatoes and chorizo. A chorizo is like a pork sausage that originated from Europe.

"For our breakfast, I'm going to cook some french toast and roasted potato and chorizo hash."

I prepared the pan and put on a little bit of butter first. I then made the milk and condensed milk mixture and dipped the bread before toasting it on the pan.

"While you're cooking, may we ask some questions?" tanong ni Jordyn and it was hard to act as if I didn't know her. Sinusubukan ko talaga na 'wag gawing awkward 'tong shoot dahil baka magtanong sila Railey kung bakit ganito ako umakto.

"Yeah, go ahead." I faked a smile. She then looked at her notebook before reading the question.

"What was your inspiration for the food you are cooking right now?"

Nababasa niya ba ang isip ko? Napaisip tuloy kaagad ako. Bakit nga ba ako nagluluto nito? Alangan naman sabihin ko na naalala ko na paborito niya ang french toast kaya ko ito ginagawa.

"Uhm, I remembered a friend that liked french toast. I was also craving it so why not cook it? As for the roasted potato, I just remembered my dad's recipe so I want to share it to the people and to the filming crew, of course."

After finishing cooking breakfast, I also blended a blueberry smoothie bago umupo sa harap ng breakfast table. Kaya naman sinundan nila ako at nag set up na din ng camera at lighting.

"Tell us, how did Eugenio's Cuisine rise?" tanong ni Jordyn. Nakabasta na ang ballpen niya at notebook to take down notes.

She also has a little plate on the side kasi binigyan ko siya ng pagkain pero ayaw niya kainin dahil kailangan niya muna tapusin ang trabaho.

"Before I was even born, my Dad Elliot started this Eugenio's Cuisine. Sadly, he passed away, may he rest in peace. Anyways, my grandmother and parents wanted me to continue the legacy he created. Maybe if I get a child in the future they'll continue the business," I answered at sinulat naman 'yon ni Jordyn.

"Do you plan on building other businesses other than expanding Eugenio's Cuisine?"

Napaisip naman ako. My Mom really wants her own mall. Or a real estate construction company. Maybe someday in the future I'll build that for her.

"Hmm, maybe a real estate construction company? My Mom really wants a business like that. I'd be happy to provide money for building one." I smiled at the camera.

Tinapos ko naman na ang pagkain ko and Jordyn was now talking to the camera man. They were smiling at tumatawa din paminsan minsan. Napaisip naman din ako, is she still single? A gorgeous girl like her? Impossibleng wala siyang boyfriend.

But what do I care? I don't give a damn about her anymore.

Kala ko tapos na kami pero nagtanong pa si Jordyn.

"What are your tips in becoming a successful business man like you?"

"Simple. Be determined with what you want to achieve and focus," I smiled at her and the camera as I explained.

Our eyes met when she looked at me. I saw how her eyes widened but then she just looked down at her notebook. may sasabihin pa ba siya? Don't tell me she's shy.

"May sasabihin ka pa ba?" I whispered to her and she bit her lip before speaking.

"Are you single?" tanong nito bago umiwas ng tingin and I got confused.

Part ba 'to ng mga questions na itatanong niya sa'kin? I chuckled because she was so nervous.

"I don't have time to date as of the moment, but I would like to settle down when I'm ready." I smiled and they cut the cameras and I was excited to do my own thing here in Singapore.

I went shopping. Alam ko naman na manghihingi ng pasalubong ang pamilya ko. I bought my Mom a Prada bag and my Dad a new Rolex watch. Mas mahal dito sa Singapore but I'm already here and I'd like to spend my money.

Pumunta ako sa Pandora para bilhan ng kwintas si Luna. Kapatid na rin naman ang turing ko sa kanya kaya spoiled din siya sa'kin. Okay lang naman na gumastos ako. Ilang buwan na rin naman ang nakalipas noong huling nag shopping ako.

"I thought you're single?" halos mapatalon ako nang may sumulpot sa tabi ko. Pagkalingon ko agad kumunot ang noo ko nang makita ko si Jordyn.

"Are you stalking me?" I accused her already and she scoffed.

"Why would I stalk you?" umirap siya sa akin. She's getting on my nerves! Her presence itself pisses me off.

"Can't you just let me be? Hindi ko kailangan ng kasama habang nandito." I walked past her again.

I would try my best to avoid her, kasi if I don't I might end up eating my pride and come back to her. She's not hard to love, so I might end up falling for her again.

Pero bawal. Ayaw kong masaktan ko si Hiara, I can't do that to my sister.

A few days went by and I was already on my flight back to Manila. I'm excited to lay on my comfy bed again.

"Hi, Kuya!" Hiara greeted me and I smiled. Pagkadating ko sa bahay ay agad ko binigay sa kanila ang mga pasalubong ko.

"Papasok ka na ba bukas, Hiara?" tanong ko sa aking kapatid. She's a graduating student kaya bawal na yung masyadong pag absent. Baka kasi mahuli siya sa klase at 'di agad makagraduate.

"Yes, Kuya. Malapit na finals namin, and I have to study. Don't worry, sinat na lang naman mayroon sa akin." she told me and I nodded.

I went straight up to my room to rest. Puro pagpapahinga lang ang ginawa ko to ease jet lag.

The next morning I was in my office signing some papers. I was kind of missing something, missing a feeling pero hindi ko alam kung ano.

I was talking to my secretary when my phone rang so I picked it up.

"What's up? Do you need anything?"

[Kuya, can you pick me up? I don't have enough cash to go home kasi eh.] Hiara told me so of course I had to pick her up.

I'm free naman kaya pwede ako sumundo. I arrived at their university and the moment I parked my car at lumabas ng kotse ko ay maraming estudyante ang nagsitilian nang makita nila ako.

Marami din lumapit para magpapicture. Nahati naman ang crowd nang dumaan si Hiara sa gitna na nakapamulsa habang suot ang kanyang hoodie.

Why is she wearing a hoodie? It's so hot outside!

Hinila naman ako ni Hiara papasok sa aking kotse, "'Wag ka na magpasikat, Kuya. Jjust drive." sabi nito sa akin kaya sinunod ko na lang siya.

Imbis na umuwi kami sa bahay, I took her to one of my restaurants. "I'm going to treat my graduating sister to dinner. Isn't that fun?" I told her as I parked my car.

"Good evening, Sir Kairo. Welcome back." My staff greeted me. We ordered dinner. I was in the middle of eating when a business partner came to me.

"Amber, what are you doing here?" I asked her and we talked about how the recent sales are going up with the branches she's handling. We were about to end the conversation when I saw two people come into the restaurant.

It was... Joziah and Jordyn? What the fuck are they doing here? God, just when I thought I would be having a peaceful dinner, I saw her again.

I just acted as if I was listening to Amber but really I was simply looking at Jordyn and Joziah. I'm not jealous, but I can't describe what I'm feeling.

But I'm going to be honest, sometimes I miss her. Simula noong nagkita kami sa Singapore, some part of me felt like I was missing something.

Missing her.

Pero bawal mangyari 'yon.

Umalis na si Amber and I saw Jordyn glaring at her. Natawa naman ako sa kanya, if looks could kill... Amber would've been dead by now.

I could sense that she's jealous. Selosa naman kasi talaga si Jordyn, and I like how she's jealous.

I smirked as I casually licked the bottom of my lip before meeting up with her gaze. Umiwas naman siya ng tingin at kita ko na namula siya.

I may be stupid if I still like her, but the heart can't deny that fact. She still messes with my mind, makes me feel uneasy but I really miss her.

But I can't love her.

I'm not allowed to love her.