A Night to Regret

Chapter 4: Handsome striking guy

I looked around and sighed with exasperation. Come on! Where is he? I told him not to go so far. It's very hard to find him in this crowded place especially when we're at a party. But I knew that he may not get lost because there's security in here. Maybe I should relax and don't panic. I fanned myself. Just relax, Sky. That person is here. It can let itself be lost in the crowds.

But I couldn't hide the panic inside me. I don't want something bad to happen to him. I shook my head. I'm acting so paranoid lately. I'm too overprotective when it comes to him. But I shouldn't act this way because I'm sure I would annoy him. And I don't want that kind of result. I sighed again.

"Try to relax, Sky." I talked to myself while fanning. "He is here, Sky. He is here." I think positively. I am sure that he will never get lost. "Right!" I agreed to myself.

I pursed my lips when other guests from this party glanced at me. Maybe they noticed me talking to myself. I just couldn't calm down while thinking of him. But I have to lessen it. But I have to stop before they guess me as a crazy one. Hmm... That's not a good idea, isn't it?

I breathed in and breathed out. I simply c****d my head from side to side. I regretted not coming with him. I let him swarm in the sea of people at this party. I hope I will find him soon. Damn. It's much more difficult, especially since it is evening but full of crowded, wealthy people.

"Good evening, Ms. Hitherway."

I froze from my position. Then I slowly turned around to the person who called me. I think I knew who he was. I gave out an awkward smile to a 50-year-old old man. "Mr. Hiromoto, what a nice evening!" I greeted him and showed him the wine glass I was holding. He shook his head, refusing my offer.

He smiled and bowed his head. Oh, Japanese gestures. Nice! "It's the first time seeing you on my granddaughter's 5th birthday. Thank you for coming, Ms. Hitherway. It's a pleasure to meet you." He bowed again.

I nodded and smiled at him. I laid out my hand and we shook our hands. "I'm glad I met your satisfaction, Mr. Hiromoto." After that, we both looked to the sea of guests of his and his granddaughter. I sighed just by thinking of swarming against them.

"You've grown up. I didn't notice you, Mina."

"Nah. Mr. Hiromoto, a few months have passed and we haven't seen each other but I think you already missed me." I chuckled.

He rolled his eyes. "Come on, you're my godchild and it's very normal for me to say those things." He chuckled at the same time.

I gave him a look but then I took a sip of my wine. "And you're my godfather. Just let me call you 'godfather'. Wouldn't you like it?" I looked away while I'm chuckling. Knowing Mr. Hiromoto, he knows what I am trying to say.

"I lived here in the Philippines for almost 20 years, Ms. Hitherway. So I know what you were saying." We both chuckled. I couldn't help the smile crept to my face. It's good to be back from our old days. Till now, he is so fun to talk to.

Then our atmosphere became silent. No one of us speaks. In an instant, I remembered that I'm looking for someone in the crowds. While Mr. Hiromoto was busy looking at his guests,  I was busy looking for him. Maybe he's around here somewhere.

I blamed myself for letting him separate from me. Now look, how would I be able to find him in this crowded mess? I'm such a dumbass. Really.

I looked at Mr. Hiromoto. "How are you with your —"

"Konbanwa, Hiromoto-san!"

Mr. Hiromoto and I looked at the person who greeted him. I held my breath when a very professional-look handsome guy came over to me — Uh, not me. He approached Mr. Hiromoto. Damn! I thought he would come over to me.

"Mr. Stefopolous, thank you for coming to my granddaughter's birthday," Mr. Hiromoto said happily.

The anonymous guy, Mr. Stefopolous whom Mr. Hiromoto called him, gave something to him. It was a gift tied in a pink ribbon. "This is for my favorite godchild, Mr. Hiromoto. My gift for her."

I think my world stopped seeing an unknown handsome guy shaking his hand to Mr. Hiromoto. His voice is deep and soothing. I don't know why it sent chills down to my spine. I haven't seen him ever. Yeah, I haven't met him, either. It's my first time that Mr. Hiromoto had a visitor and he looks like a Greek god.

"Thank you for this gift." After Mr. Hiromoto said that, the two gentlemen looked at me. Mr. Stefopolous and I eye-to-eye each other. "Mr. Stefopolous, this is Ms. Hitherway, my godchild. Ms. Hitherway, this is Mr. Stefopolous, my granddaughter's godparent."

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Hitherway." He laid his hand on me.

I didn't accept him wanting to shake our hands for a moment but I stared at his orbs. His ocean blue eyes were mesmerizing through my soul. He has a perfect face. He was wearing a corporate suit that made him look stunning and attractive. And... And hot and also sexy. I glanced at his lips. I'm so tempted to kiss those skillful lips. His aura shouted danger. That I must stay away from him.

I blinked twice when I realized I was checking him out. I accepted his hand despite having my knees weak and my heart palpitated so fast.

"Uh... Nice to meet you, Mr. Stefopolous." I was confused upon shaking my hands on him. I don't know why I felt that.

Goosebumps prickled in me as I felt his warm hands and didn't kid me. I felt him squeezing my hand while staring at my eyes. I gulped when he brought my hand on his lips and pecked on it. I slowly took a deep breath.

"I've never met a beautiful woman just like you. It's my first time seeing you here. I'm Eros Stefopolous by the way." Then once more, he kissed the back of my palm and gently squeezed my hand.

I awkwardly removed my hand from him. I couldn't explain the nervousness and instant excitement I am feeling right now. When I looked at Mr. Hiromoto, he was smiling widely as if he knew something I don't. Because of that, I awkwardly gave out a chuckle. "Um... I have to go... Mr. Hiromoto and Mr..." What's his surname again? I forgot it already. I just heard his sexy compliment, not his full name.

"Stefopolous." He corrected and he drew out a smile.

I was mesmerized seeing his smile but then I snapped back when I realized that I'm looking for someone.

"I'll... I'll just go there somewhere. I've been looking for my..." My eyes laid on Mr. Stefopolous. He eyed me up and down and that makes me uneasy to stay with them. "I've been looking for my son." After I said that, I turned my back on them. But I caught their expression before turning my back, eyes widening.

Before I left them, I heard them say something.

"Son?"

In my mind, I was nodding. Yes, I have a son. I've been looking for my son who is busy somewhere playing with someone. He's the one I've been looking for earlier.