Chapter 33: Chapter 33

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"I told you it's business-related," Wim said to me when we got out of the car. "He didn't come to Cebu because of what you're saying Silic."

I told them that I already knew the reason why we came to Cebu because of Wrum's father. But they all rejected my opinion because they said it was business-related while Wrum, on the other hand, was quiet during our trip.

"How would I know that it's a business-related Wim?" I asked Wim. Even though I know to myself it’s not business-related. I don’t know why they want to keep it secret.

Maybe, they have a deep reason why they want to keep it secret and that’s what I want to know.

"You'll find out here." Wim pointed to a ship. We were at what looked like a pier. I know it’s not a public pier. I could immediately feel the wind coming from the sea and I could see the bridge whey we are standing.

"Here, I will know the answer already?" I asked them curiously.

"Isn't it Wrum? He'll know here?" Wim asked Wrum. But he just didn’t speak. There was no emotion that he was just looking at Wim.

Wim just scratched his head and turned his gaze back to me. "We'll talk about that later. Wrum doesn't seem to be in the mood right now to talk about those things."

"Let's go inside. They're already waiting for us." Xander said. We started walking up the stairs of the ship. It had two guards standing and seems secured—no one can bad person can get into this ship.

This ship is not that big, don't have any idea if it is right that I should call it a ship. There was the staff who greeted us, they are guiding our way until we went inside. It has a mini stage inside where I saw people wearing suits and dressed formally.

"Mr. Wrum." immediately greeted by an elderly woman as well. Her body has a lot of jewelry. "You arrived on time and I'm so happy seeing you here," she added.

She turned the woman to look at me. "Oh, you didn't say you had a fiancé.," she said to Wrum. Looks like Wrum doesn't mention or he doesn't tell that woman that I am not his fiancé, I am his slave to be specific.

"As far as I know, we're not here to talk about that one Mrs. Pagusara," coldly, Wrum told her. "We're here for business, I think?"

Mrs. Pagusara clears her throat.

"Of course Mr. Wrum." She can't do what she wanted, still, he is following what Wrum told her to do so. "Have a seat."

Wim steps a little closer to me. "Told you. We're here for business Silic." Wim whispered at me.

I"Yes. We're already here because of business." I replied. Inside me, still believing that this is true, that Wrum is here for business, but he's also here because of Don Guillermo. Many clues have been collected by me already,

Wrum and I sat down at the table we were supposed to sit at, I sat down next to Wrum, while Wim and Xander just remained standing behind us. Even though there are remaining seats that can occupy them, but they picked to stand at our back.

"The Ballerina Foundation De Cebu is now worldwide. It gives more opportunity for teenagers to show their talents in ballerina." introduction by Mrs. Pagusara. "And the funds from you Mr. Wrum are a big help for us to grow the Ballerina Foundation. People love ballerina, and we will make them love more in ballerina." and Mrs. Pagusara.

She still says a lot to Wrum, but I’m not listening anymore. I never expect this. Wrum invests in a ballerina foundation? They still have a lot to talk about and almost everything they talk about revolves around the ballerina. Sometimes Mrs. asks me. Nodding is what I did even if I didn't understand some terms in ballerina.

The waiter put the food on the table and also put some wine on it. I just drank wine and ate the food they laid out while pretending to listen to what they were talking about. Ballerina is somewhat good to see and watched them, but honestly, I am interested to be one of them. My body was not flexible like a pipe that cannot be flex.

"Do you like ballerina Ms. Silic?" Mrs. asked. Her question brings me back from reality.

I just nodded at her. "Of course I like a ballerina. But sad to say, I can't flex my body like them." I honestly told her.

"Same." Mrs. Pagusara smiled. She shut up and drink a little wine then she put it down again. "So I guess, it's time to show you the beauty of a ballerina. They are going to perform in front and I hope and I guess, you will like it," she added.

"Of course we will like it," I answered her and I turned my gaze to Wrum.

She turned his gaze to me. "Tsk." I only heard from him.

Ballerina dancers are now forming on the stage, preparing to dance. Gradually, they moved their hands and feet along with the music and for a while, I saw them as if they were flying in the air as they circled. So this is it. I only saw them on television then, but now it is in front of me. Sounds interesting though.

"You didn't say you wanted a ballerina." I tease him. I know nothing wrong when a man loves a ballerina.

"Stupid. I don't like a ballerina at all. My mom wants me to continue to support the ballerina foundation. That's what my father said. So I'm here." he whispered to me, explaining his side and defending that he is not gay.

"I see," I answered him.

"What do you think?" Mrs. Pagusara asked me.

"That was so good, their dance is so attractive and I can say that they practiced a lot. We continue our support to the foundation." Wrum answer.

"Very good dance Mrs. Pagusara," I said and applauded the dancers in front.

They showed us different kinds of ballerinas. They had a little more conversation and then we got up. I thought we were going home but we haven't. There are conversations still going on between them with other investors and the board of directors. All I could do was smile, nod, and agree with what they were saying.

I couldn't stand it anymore and I told Wrum that I am going to the restroom even though I wasn't urinating. I no longer knew how to answer their questions. It's all business-related and ballerina-related topics that are not my forte.

Damn, I was already out of place with them and then I breathed a sigh of relief when I left Wrum inside. He wouldn't have let me go, but there was nothing he could do. He can't leave the other investors. So he could do nothing but let me get away.

Roaming my gaze around, I could no longer see Wim and Xander. Where they are now? I want to talk to them so I will no longer feel bored. But suddenly, I saw a waiter approaching me.

"Want some wine Miss?"