My Sweet Seduction novel Chapter 61

THEY FROWNED AT what I said. My lips pursed a bit. I still couldn’t help but warm my two cheeks every time I remembered that day. I felt embarrassed, but at the same time, I’m thankful because I met him at my downfall. He taught me how to stand up again and trust in love again.

“Oh my gosh, you two really aren’t ashamed of Margaux!” Mirasol rebuked them. The two did not answer; instead, they just quietly whispered while trembling.

“It’s okay, the truth is, our first meeting was not really good. He’s so arrogant. We also didn’t like each other at first. But everything has changed when I fall deeply for him,” I revealed.

My face heated more after I said that. I just shook my head when Tanya and Rica tempted me.

We finished the meal quickly. At the same time, the delivery truck arrived with some tents, tables, and chairs that I rented from Saavedra Resort.

“Ma’am, we’ll take care of it!” Some of the employees I hired stopped me

“It’s okay, I can do it, and I like what I’m doing,” I said and try to paint a smile. My sweat is dripping with the intensity of the heat of the sun. I also forgot to put on sunblock and wear long sleeves, so I’m sure my skin will be red with heat.

In the end, they did not force me to rest either because, in fact, now I just like to arrange tables and flowers to put on it.

But I stopped what I was doing when I heard a car pulling towards here. My brows knitted, and my eyes squinted as I looked at the wrangler jeep that parked near us.

My sweat became even more sticky on my body as I watched Franco descend, wearing dark brown shades. Yet his dark eyes still shine here. It also did not detract from wearing a leather jacket and stretched shirt underneath. His clad-bleach jeans and his dark chocolate boots fitted in him perfectly.

I did not realize that he was close to me. If I had not heard his baritone voice, I would not blink.

“Good morning, my lady.” He smiled broadly at me and slowly pulled out his sunglasses to expose his dark eyes.

My heart pounded and gave me a warning sign as I watched his face.

“What are you doing here?” I tried to look in the other direction and talked about watching the following continuation of their work.

Instead of answering, he glanced around as if his eyes were looking for something.

“Where’s Lawrence?”

I rubbed my lips. The nervousness immediately went up to my chest. What if he told Lawrence I was coming? Damn! Why is this one here?

“I don’t think Lawrence knew you were here,” he clarified while smiling.

He bent down to see what my answer would be. So I took a deep breath before speaking.

“As you can see, I want to surprise him on his upcoming birthday.” I met his stares even though I almost closed my eyes at the intensity of the sunshine.

“Hmm . . . what can I do to help?” He was serious when he spoke again.

“No, thanks, we can handle this,” I refuse.

But instead of answering, I felt his grip on my wrist. It was too late to fight because he had already pulled me towards the shade of a tree.

“You can get sick if you stay in the sun for a long time.” His voice has authority. I don’t want to think he’s concerned that’s why he did that, but I can’t help but be nervous in the tone of his speech to me.

I remained silent. I feel like my throat is drying up with the intensity of the sun.

He snatched something from his pocket. “Here, wipe your face,” he said while handing the handkerchief to me.

Even though I was confused by his actions, I had no choice but to accept the offer because I was so vicious with sweat.

“Don’t worry. It’s clean. I haven’t used it yet.” He bent down again to catch my gaze.

“Thanks,” I uttered before looking away.