Chapter 99 - Just Like Bubbles

Ajie gave Hayri a gentle stare, pretending he was surprised. " Yes, many of us share the same name. "

Hayri shook his head. "Perhaps but last night, I happened to read a Forbes.. The Communication department of AJ&J Builders has officially announced the date of the ceremonial launching of their new cruise ship as designed by Adrian Gonzaga. Uncle Angelo confirmed to me also. "

Allie's face instantly lit up. She was too proud to know that Adrian's name was already proclaimed to the world. She wanted to congratulate him but when she saw his blunt expression, she instantly cringed back. Hayri noticed her excitement and he casually clawed an arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him.

"What is it, dear? "His smile was warm and tender, reflecting the depths of love he had for her.

Allie looked down hurriedly as she saw Ajie glowering at both of them. To her surprise, he didn't walk out but, instead, played along.

"I just did not expect it to be so soon. There's the validation process, approval and everything..." Ajie patiently answered him while sparing Allie a glance.

Hayri lit up in honest fascination and excitement. "So, you're really the new rising star of the marine industry! Congratulations... " Hayri gave out a happy smile as he extended a hand towards Ajie.

"Thank you. " Ajie also smiled back, shook his hand with him and looked through the depths of his

personality.

Hayri's outward features, as he observed, reflected the racial mixture of Turkish and Filipino blood, making him undeniably stunning. And due to his height and lean built, he looked far more mature than Allie, and perhaps, also him. Anyone who would see them as sweet as now, would surely say that they were such a beautiful pair. And this realization, on top of Hayri's display of affection, crushed his heart in so much pain.

He wanted to tell Hayri that he also knew about his coming ship launching. He suddenly realized why Allie had not mentioned about it. Of all those things they talked about in bed, did not include this explosive one. Then, in a wink of an eye, he snapped in the conclusion that the reason she hid it from him was because it was something that would aggravate his pain.

Rina DK Builders, Inc , as he just realized it, was a combination of the last syllables of their two names, and DK was the initials of their last names.

Terribly stung by this realization, he could not imagine how Allie was able to betray him. How was she able to build their own dreams with another man? The concept of ship building was supposedly theirs alone and how could she share it with Hayri instead?

Not only that, she claimed to be his and his alone but how could she allow herself to be kissed and hugged, not only in front of some other people, but also in front of him? It was not only a mere friendly kiss, but a kiss only lovers would do.

Before he would break down and lose his self - control, he looked at Cherry, whom he knew, was also observing him.

"Che, I need to go. " His eyes instantly turned red as that look sought for her understanding that he had to go before he'd break down in an excruciating pain.

He stood up and Cherry quickly did the same, throwing herself at him as she instantly cried loudly, venting out those welling emotion which Ajie could not. Ajie gathered her in his arms, grateful to have found a friend who understood the language of his soul which his words could not. Riding on through the pretense of her tears, his shoulders began to move as he finally released the choking baggage inside his heart.

For who knew how long, Adrian eventually released her. Without turning back for a last look nor bidding goodbye to Allie , neither at least, giving a respect to Hayri, he swiftly left, dragging his two luggages behind.

Allie, who was silently crying in her seat for being obviously misunderstood, watched him as he quickly disappeared into the thick crowd of sprinting passengers.

Now lost in her sight, she also felt that she, all of a sudden, lose the fruit of all her efforts to reconcile with him. While Hayri stood up to comfort Cherry, she finally set aside her fear. Come what may, may it be death itself, she just couldn't allow to lose him!

To Hayri and Cherry's surprise, she suddenly ran out of the coffee shop and ran with all her might towards the check - in area. Running past the startled guards who was not prepared for her unwelcomed invasion, she finally caught up with him.

"Adrian!" Now few steps away from him, she cried out loudly, not minding the onlookers who were staring at them. Ajie paused like a statue without turning towards her direction.

Grabbing her last chance as her lifeline, she immediately fell down on her knees and hugged his thigh. She then cried out more loudly and bitterly, forcing Ajie to bend down and picked her up. He pulled her out towards a corner with his own tears dripping down on his eyes.

"Go now. " He said softly but stiffly as Allie wrapped her arms around him.

"Nooooo. I'll go home with you."

She answered while still wailing.

"Do you want to die? " He looked at her coldly, not being able to conceal his anger and jealousy.

"It is you that I love, Adrian. Please, believe me. " She gazed at him, her hands fumbling to pull down his face to look at her. Her voice was already hoarse and deeply vibrating in utmost agony.

"Action speaks louder than words, Allyza. I regret the day I decided to come here. I would have kept my best memories of you. I'm sorry. "

Adrian gestured for the lady guard, who stood nearby observing them, to come over.

"Ma'am, please escort the lady out. I need to go. "

Losing the courage to fight and insist anymore, she allowed the guard to hold and escort her out.

It was just like that. The memories of their beautiful moments together, just like bubbles, puffed out into the air.