Chapter 54 - #54

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Chapter 54: Keep It Private

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"Summer, I don't know what you're talking about." I let out a fake laugh to avoid getting caught.

"Liv, I'm your sister. You can't hide things from me. I'm good at connecting dots," she answered like she's not surprised.

"Okay, fine. But how sure are you that I'm seeing my boss?" I challenged her.

"He drives you home every night. You always say that he treats you well even though in your colleagues, he's strict somehow." I was dumb to think that she'll not notice it. She's smarter than me and now, I think it's a disadvantage whenever someone tries to keep a secret from her.

I didn't talk after. I just enjoyed eating the food I cooked. I figured I don't plan on hiding it to her because she's my sister.

"Am I right?" She raised a brow before eating the carrot.

"Don't tell anyone yet. Some of your friends might know him and it's a big thing if they'll know about us," I said.

"Yeah. A private relationship is cute," she teased me.

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"Here's your schedule for today, Sir," I said and handed him the tablet.

"Liv," he called as he hand it back to me. "My dad wants me to have dinner on our house tonight. And I'm planning on telling them about us."

He what? My eyes widened when I heard him say that. "W-What?" I stuttered.

"Don't you want to have dinner with them?" he asked, looking at me.

"No, it's not like that. But don't you think it's too early for them to know about us?" I asked. I also don't want to rush things. Plus, his mom still intimidates me. I'm assuming she won't like me for his son.

"Okay, if that's what you want. But will you have dinner with us? I promise, I won't tell anything if you're still not comfortable," he said.

"Okay. I'll go with you," I answered.

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The day went so fast and now, we're heading to Mr. Parker's other house where his parents are living. I'm a bit nervous because I haven't been in the same table with them before. I wish I won't do anything stupid that will make them have a bad impression of me.

"I know it's a weird thing to ask but how's it going with your mom?" I asked him while we're inside the car. Their house is not so far but also not so near from the hotel.

"Nothing changed. She still hates me," he answered using a low voice.

If only I could make magic and change her mom's perspective on him, I would. It makes me sad whenever he's trying to reach out to his mom but she won't give him a chance. But also, I can't get in the middle of their issue. It might get worse because of me.

"Why?" he asked before taking a quick glance on me.

"Nothing," I said. "I just want you to know that I'm hoping you'll reunite sooner."

A small smile rose from his lips. "I know you do."

I took a quick nap inside the car because I'm tired a little. We had a lot of work today. We reviewed a lot of renovation plans because Mr. Parker wants to upgrade the facilities of the main hotel.

I opened my eyes and I looked at him. This man is really living his dreams. I'm so happy that he achieved more than the expected. He sometimes gets tired but I can see that he loves his work and he always gets a worth it result in every hard work he does and I know he deserves it so much.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" He must've seen me staring at him from his peripheral vision.

"I'm adoring you," I said and smiled.

After another fifteen minutes, we already arrived at their place. It's my first time going here and the house is bigger than I expected. It's like a palace-like mansion and some of the helpers are cleaning in the yard. They greeted us as we walk pass them. They're so nice and polite.

"You know them all?" I asked Mr. Parker who was walking beside me.

"Quite. Some of them are working for us for more than two decades. I was still a baby back then," he told me.

I wonder what he looked like when he was a baby. He must have been so cute that everyone who sees him wants to pinch his cheeks. And I know it didn't change. He still looks like an angel and I can't deny that.

We entered the house and the helpers are there, preparing the dinner on the table. Some of them smiled at me because the others were busy. We walked towards the dining area and we saw his dad helping them put the dishes on the dining table.

"Dad," he called him.

"Kellen, I'm glad you're here," he said and they hugged each other.

"This is Liv. If you still remember her, she's my secretary," Mr. Parker introduced me.

"Ah, yes. I remember her. Welcome to our home, dear." He shook my hand. I can tell that he's a nice person.

"Good evening, Sir," I greeted.

"Where's mom?" Mr. Parker asked while turning his head around to probably find Mrs. Parker.

"I'm assuming she's going downstairs by now—oh, there she is," his dad said.

I turned around and I saw her walking towards us. She wasn't surprised to see me and her face wasn't very happy either. I'm already expecting that anyways. But I'd really work hard so she will like me someday even it's a bit impossible. I'll make her see that I deserve his son and I'll never disappoint her, neither his dad, Mr. Parker.

"I'm surprised you already had time for us," Mrs. Parker said as she sat down, not looking at his son.

We all sat down and Mr. Parker even held the chair so I can sit comfortably. I hope they didn't notice anything suspicious about that. I glanced at his dad who was smiling at the moment.

"You should've said you missed your son," he said, teasing her. Mrs. Parker just glared at his husband.

My heart suddenly got warm when I realized what Mr. Parker is pertaining to. It means that Mrs. Parker isn't happy about her son not going here often anymore since they had a fight in the 32nd founding anniversary of the hotel.

I looked at Mr. Parker who was sitting next to me. He's hiding his smile, scared that his mom will change her mood again. I'm grateful because he really looks happy right now.

We started eating and we talked about business like how's the new building. Mrs. Parker didn't talk much but she talks to his son somehow and I'm happy that she does, even just a little bit. Is this the start of them reuniting? I can't wait to see them bond together as mom and son.

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Mr. Parker drove me home. He now can't hide his emotions. His smile screams happiness and it's so heart warming. As soon as we got out of the car, he hugged me tight which stunned me a little but I still hugged him back. I caressed his back and I closed my eyes, feeling happy for him too. He pulled away, smiling.

"I thought it was too late," he told me.

"See, what I tell you. A mother's love is incomparable. Even you turn the world upside down, she's still your mom and you're still his son. That will never change," I said and smiled.

"Thank you for giving me hope every time, Liv. I sometimes don't realize that I need it but I do," he said.

"You're welcome. Just remember that I'm always here, Mr. Parker." He pouted after I said that. I raised my eyebrows to ask him why.

"Can you please," he used a begging tone like a kid. "Stop calling me that. I want us to be casual with each other when we're alone."

"You want me to call you Kellen?" I raised a brow.

He suddenly froze on where he's standing. "Did you just say my name?" His reaction was blank. "Can you say it again? I didn't record it." He even got his phone out so I laughed.

"No need. I'm going to call you by your name starting tonight," I told him and he smiled. "Goodnight, Kellen."

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