The Billionaire's Bite
Chapter 57

ANNA'S POV

I woke up early because I wanted to meditate first before I went to work this morning. Thea came early to her work today because they had a lot to do. I still can't quite believe what happened last night, it seems like it was just the speed of events and our lives were in danger.

I'm on the balcony now while staring into space. I sipped my coffee and watched the sunshine. I didn't know that sir Drake had a secret, I totally thought he was a perfect man. Rich, handsome, and he had it all. Maybe her situation is very difficult. Now I know why he doesn't socialize too much with people.

I turned my attention to the side of Daruel's condo. How is he?

Maybe I'm a very bad person because I hurt his feelings, but I know in myself that I just did the right thing. I don't want Daruel to rely on me, honestly, he's not hard to love, in fact, he was very perfect. But maybe that's how love is, we can't deceive. There is more deserving of Daruel and I know he will be loved more than he loves.

A few more minutes later I decided to take a bath and get dressed, I am even more excited today because I know I will soon achieve justice for my parents.

When I arrived at the company there were already many employees, I immediately went to my desk and started working.

A few more minutes passed, and while I was busy working I was unaware of Elsa's approach.

"Good morning!" she greeted me warmly.

"Good morning too, where are they Diego?" taking my question.

"There, they have a lot of work now, Anna, I have a favor. Can you put it in Sir Drake's office?" she said as she reached for a folder. "It's scary..."

"Why?"

"I saw Maám Celeste enter sir's office earlier, you know..."

"All right, just put it there and I'll put it later," I replied.

"Thank you, Anna, have a great one," That's all and she left and went back to work.

A few minutes also passed and I was also done with what I was doing. I immediately stood up and picked up the folder and casually walked into sir Drake's office. I knocked first before opening the door. I found Celeste sitting down.

Her dress is casual now and looks expensive. I won't be surprised because I know it also came from sir Drake. I will admit that she is beautiful, her skin is smooth and she is social when observed. But my only wonder is why until now Drake and she have not had a clear relationship.

Anyway, what do I care?

"Did sir Drake already here?" I asked, her eyebrows raised.

'Did you see Drake here?" she replied sarcastically.

'All right, I'll just come back later," I answered, and I was just about to leave when she suddenly speak.

"Wait not so fast," she said. "Do you like Drake?" she asked directly.

What? Why did she ask this?

A few more seconds passed before I could speak.

"Why mom?" I asked. She got up from her seat and walked over to me.

'I said... If you like Drake?" she repeats.

I'm about to answer when suddenly the door opened and Dake opened up to us.

"What's going on here?" he asked. I remained silent.

'Noting, alright, you can leave," Celeste said and turned to me. She approached Drake and fixed his collar.

"Good morning babe, how's your morning?" It was as if my heart suddenly felt some pain. I couldn't bear to watch the two of them in that position anymore, I don't know why but I seemed to feel jealous. But why? I know I shouldn't feel that. 'Ahm...I'm leaving..." I said and quickly walked out of the office.

I just kept walking and headed to the comfort room. I stared at myself through the large comfort room mirror.

Wake up Anna how does it make you feel?

That's normal but when my heart is pounding it's like I've been stabbed repeatedly because of what I've seen.

I washed repeatedly and stared at the mirror again. A few minutes later I again remembered the folder Elsa was handing out.

I decided to go back to Sir Drake's office but first I went to my desk to check if he had a meeting today.

I knocked on the door but it was closed, thankfully and the key was just on the side. Well, why did they close the door? Don't tell me... Arghh never mind.

I sighed before finally entering. I saw Celeste's eyebrows raised as she stared at me, Drake's forehead also furrowed as if they had just finished answering.

'Sir sorry for disturbing you, but I just want to remind you that we have a meeting with Mr. .gallego at 7:00. "When I said that word, Celeste immediately took her bag and hurried out of the office.

Happened there?

I walked over to Drake's desk and put down the folder Elsa was handing out.

'Let's go?" he asked. I nodded. We walked towards the parking lot together and we were both speechless. A few more seconds and we reached his car, his car was different, although if he wanted to buy all kinds of cars he could afford it. He immediately opened the door for me.

We left in a few minutes.

We were enveloped in silence until he broke the silence.

"How's your day?" he asked.

'I'm good, how about you?"

"I'm sorry about that..."

"You don't have to be sorry."

"About last night, are you okay?"

"Yes it's okay, thank you for saving me last night."

'About last night I just want to..."

"Don't worry no one will know," I said and smiled.

"Thank you..."

A few minutes later we arrived at the restaurant where Drake was having a meeting.

We immediately went in and we immediately saw Sir Gallego at a table.

"It's nice to see you, Drake," he said as Drake and I approached his location.

'Nice meeting you Mr. Gallego, "Drake replied. I gave Drake a seat next to him. A few more seconds passed and they started talking. Drake is a very smart person he has a little bit of everything when it comes to their business.

A few more minutes passed and they were finished, they shook hands two signs of their reconciliation. A few more minutes passed and Drake and I were out of the restaurant.

It suddenly stopped in front of his car and stared at me.

"Do you want to eat somewhere?" he asked. A few more seconds before I answered.

"All right, as long as you're free," I replied.

He smiled. "Hop in," he said and opened the door for me.

"Where are we going to eat?" I asked if he could get in the car.

"Anywhere as long as I'm with you," he replied and began to operate his car. I remained silent and stared at him.

We stumbled upon a classic restaurant. Drake's door opened for me immediately. This part is high and almost the whole city can be seen where we are now..the sweetness of the cold air that touches my skin. I looked at a tree full of red things. Why are there why so many hanging red things?

I stared at it for a few more seconds and I didn't notice Drake approaching me.

'That's Red wish Narra tree. Some of the people say if you want to wish, put some red thing to hang them on the tree and your wishes will be granted," he explained.

'Is that so? Have you tried it?"

"No, I don't believe in such things."

"Nothing will be lost if you try."

"Well let's eat first and then later let's try to wish." He said and went inside first, this restaurant is fresh because all the wood can be seen around.

We chose a side seat. Two hammocks with soft and comfortable tables, a little later a waiter approached and handed us the menu.

"One slice of mocha cake and juice," I promised.

"I'm fine too," Drake said. As we waited for our order we gazed at the beautiful view.

If we look at it, it looks like we are at the top of the mountain now because we have a great view of the whole city.

"I'm sorry I said something earlier that Celeste isn't nice to you," I didn't expect her to promise.

'Why are you apologizing? That's fine," I answered, 'why is that woman's blood so hot to me? I didn't do him anything bad," I added.

'Just ignore it, at first it was that way. Did you know Celeste has been an orphan for a long time... Even though he is an orphan, that is still no reason for him to mistreat someone like that? We are almost the same orphan. "We stopped talking when our order arrived.

"By the way, I want to ask you something..."

"What is that?"

'About last night, why do the men chasing us want to kill you? Are you to blame for them?" I asked. It gulped the juice for a moment before answering. "Actually... I also don't know, they suddenly appeared and kept saying that I should die to finish their work."

"So... They follow an order?"

"Yeah..."

"But who will do that to you?"

"I also do not know."

"Are not you scared?"

'At first I was afraid to die. But the many times they have tried to take my life, my whole life seems to have become numb and I am just waiting for the day to come when they will get bored and stop me." sadness was in his voice, I could feel what was enveloping him now. If I were in his situation now I would be sad too.

"I'm sorry to ask that kind of question."

'No, It's okay. I'm really happy and now I have someone else to tell besides dad. "

"Where's your dad?"

"He's in another country and he's taking care of our business."

"How about your mom?"

"Mom has been gone for a long time..."

"Is that so."

"You? What's your story?"

"The story of my life is like a movie."

"Why?" he asked with a laugh.

I smiled bitterly at him.

"Long story..." I replied I don't want to go back to those moments because I'm just hurting.

A few more minutes passed and we also finished what we were eating, we immediately got up and went to a woman to buy some red things that we would hang on the tree. I chose a red hairpin while Drake chose a red cloth. I excitedly walked closer to the tree.

"Make a wish before putting the red things," he reminded. I immediately closed my eyes and wished.

'I hope I can get justice for the deaths of Tay Felix and Nay Pia'

After I said that in my mind I immediately hung the red hairpin on the branch of the tree. I looked at Drake as he attached the red cloth to a tree branch.

"Let's go?" he asked he held out his hand, and I stared at it for a moment before he took his hand. Today it seems like time is slow because I'm with Drake, it seems like time slows down every time I'm with him.

The two of us held hands while there were smiles on our lips. Today I get to know Drake even more, not as a boss but as a good son and honest man.