Althaea Cassidy's POV
I was so surprised when Greige broke the news about his new bride. Is it all that quick for him? It took my breath heavily. I didn’t expect that to happen. I was even more hurt that I found out.
"She's your new girlfriend, Sir Greige?" A big question from a media there.
"Yes. She is already the one whom I have been waiting for longer. So, I'm here and happy to find her now." Still smiling as he staring at the woman.
I could barely breathe which turned off the television. I know it's selfish but I just can't help feeling like this.
A few moments later Terylene called me again but I did not intend to answer her call anymore.
It was another day when Yaya gave me something and that was an invitation card.
"Where did this came from?" I immediately asked her as I opened the envelope.
"I don't know, my dear however the messenger is just gave me that earlier." Her unsure answer.
"All right, Yaya Helena." I respond then she left because she has something to do alot today.
I simply opened the contents of the envelope which was the invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Escorial. They invited me to attend the 20th anniversary of Lifeline Pharmaceuticals.
It almost choke me after reading. I wonder if I will come or not. Greige is there. I can't handle my emotions since we will meet again. My feelings for him became deeper which can't explain why that besides of all have happened. I can't face him anymore, the more I know he has something new now.
I went back to my room again. The door closed and I sat on my soft bed and leaned on the invitation again. I have no choice still need to attend the party. All I should do is to prepare my whole self for the scenario may happen later. My presence there is worthy since our company is contracted with them. My parent are not here to join so I am.
I heavily sighed for the second time while looking for my dress should wear on this evening. I preferred the decent black dress with one inch below knees. It is fitted and matched to my body and combined with a white sandals that has color black on its strap.
When night came, I couldn’t help but feeling nervous. It seems like I really don't want to attend but I need as for our company's representative with Uncle Fidel, my dad's eldest brother.
We just used my car to go there. It's about a few minutes of travelling when we finally arrived at the venue itself- in Greige's own house.  As we were walking, her parent suddenly greeted us.
"Oh, Althaea. You came." Aunt, Greige's mother approached me with her husband, a Greige's father.
"Thanks, you came." Uncle said as shaking both of our hands with Tito Fidel who was with me.
"Soon, the celebration will start. You may take your seats." Tita referred the seats with the table that nearer on the stage.
In a few moments, there's someone was calling me. I leaned on my back and it is Terylene who talking to me. "Ma'am Thaea!"
"Hey. You're here too." I replied to her with wonder. She sat down next to me.
We just looked away when Uncle have spoke- Mr. Escorial with his wife in front. He will go to deliver his speech at this time. We all applauded.
In the last speech, Greige and his new girlfriend suddenly appeared in front of us. I can't almost move to my seat when I see the woman beside him.
"Is she Miss Phoebe Anne Guevarra?" I heard some gossips from other women in the other side where we are sitting. "She looks more beautiful in person, uh." She complimented which it fade my smile that keeps faking it for several minutes after we came here.
"You're right. I also think that she is kind unlike his ex-girlfriend." She added.
It sounds that they referrring to my sister. I don't know what I should feel right now but just continue listening to them. Afterwards, the majority are clapping their hands as Greige is kissing that woman romantically in front of us.
"Are you ok?" Terylene quickly whispered to me and I denied it.
"Yes, I am ok." I lied.
"I already knew that you love Sir Greige. Don't hide it to me anymore, Ma'am Thaea." She commented but I didn't intend to speak again.
As I saw that scene is trying to control all emotions I have felt. I simply drink some juice on the table to refresh myself.
An hour have passed after that a painful scene, I'm not really upset anymore so I decided to go home now.
"Tito Fidel, I have to go. You haven't come with me yet?" Asking him with uneasiness feeling on my side.
"No, my dear nephew. You may go ahead because I needed to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Escorial for business matters. Don't worry I'll take care of it. I will tell you about what we discuss later." Uncle replied and I nodded in response.
"Thank you. But, I need to talk to Tita and Tito for my permission to leave."
Then, I actually went to Greige’s parent and already said goodbye to them. Terylene suddenly anchored me.
"I'm going home too. It feels me bored about parties." As we are proceeding to the Greige's parent. I got their attention so his mother approach me.
"Yes, Althaea?" Her reply.
"I would like to have your permission before we go home." As talking to them in a calm way but deep inside it is really in pain.
"Sure, sister. But you should go home safe, uh." I nodded.
Terylene and I had walked out of the mansion together. I couldn't help but staring at him even for a moment with his new girlfriend. It really hurts my heart. So, I decided to look away and remain to our path towards going outside.
I drove Terylene to their house before reaching home. I almost burst out my emotion there but still avoiding until I definitety entered to my room. Here, I let poured all the pain I feel. This is what I want to happen still hurting me. It likes I am the reason why I am in painful situation now. I forced him to stay away from me and now, he has something new but I am not happy.
Why is this happening? Why did fate let me experience all these? I am really tired now. Hoping, the new day would come that I have already moved on from him. It's just that easy to forget but I have to.
Early in the morning, Tito Fidel texted me that we have a meeting at 10:00 AM with Greige Escorial and his new girlfriend. I feel like destiny is torturing me probably.
Terylene and I stepping out of our office. We saw Greige's full cousin, Harold who also walking towards the conference room.
Terylene called it, "Hey Harold!" He was stunning as gazing on me.
"Althaea. It's been a long time to see you again and same with Tery." His manner when he drew closer with us.
Harold appeared very serious currently that's so different as we all meet before in the island.