The Billionaire's Daughter novel Chapter 24

The past three days went by in a blur of educational fun and excitement. I half expected the conference to be boring but I was wrong. There were discussions but there were also activities that tested the delegates’ patience, endurance and leadership skills.

There was one day we played games like those in “Minute to Win It”. Some Philippine inspired game “Pinoy Henyo” which Rob and I really enjoyed a lot. It was like a modified charades game, which everyone really loved.

The discussions were very empowering and educational. It would really help me on my journey to University. The Conference all in all was an unforgettable experience, which I will treasure forever. Another good thing about it was gaining new friends. I was able to meet and befriend students from different schools which I may have a chance of meeting again in the future. Of course, who could forget about Rob. He was a heaven sent. A very trusted new friend.

Rod and I really bonded well because of this trip. In just a span of three days, due to the quality time we had, we got to know about each other and ended up being closer friends.

We had “friendly-not-a-date” dinner every night and surprisingly, I enjoyed his company. He makes me laugh and he always pay attention to each word I say. He remembers everything I told him about me and he surprises me each night with something that I told him previously.

Like the first night he gave me my favorite flower, yellow carnations. The second night, he ordered my favorite desert chocolate mouse and then asked me to watch a late movie at the hotel’s theater room with my favorite movie “A Walk To Remember” and with Caramel Popcorn that I absolutely loved. Tonight, he asked the Restaurant’s band to sing “Mirrors” which I also mentioned to him to be my most played song in my playlist.

Rob is every girl’s dream and I am lucky to spend so much time with him, but I still wished every day that it was Franco who was with me. Franco, who I haven’t spoken in three days. Whenever I call him either his phone is not reachable. Maybe he was busy with his mom and work that he left his phone unattended. I have a lot of things to tell him when we see each other.

“Earth to Saphira.”

“Oh sorry, did I space out again?”

“You kinda do that a lot today.”

“Sorry. I just miss my bestfriend. I haven’t spoken to him in three days which is unusual.”

I saw some flicker of hurt in his eyes upon my words but perhaps I was just imagining.

“Don’t worry about him. I’m here now and I will keep you company.”

“I know and I am really grateful it was you who replaced him. It was nice having another friend. Thank you so much. And thank you again for dinner as usual.”

“You will always be welcome.”

We smiled at each other but an awkward silence ensued. I don’t know why but after that Rob seem to be distant. After our diner, he led me to my hotel room then said his goodbye.