Chapter 27

We heard Footsteps so he stopped. He slowly put me down but he kept caging me with his arm. I heard the whisper of passers -by and their footsteps away. Because his frame is large and he's tall, passers -by didn't see me. His scent is mixed with alcohol and mint. I am deaf to my own heartbeat. I can't believe that after four years I can hold him again like this, I can smell him again like this. It's nostalgic.

Still panting because of his kiss and none of my own raised my hand to touch his face but he stop me by gripping tight on my pulse. My breathing turned ragged. I can feel the pain from his hold.

"Savier!You're hurting me!"

He did the same with one of my hands. I saw how he scanned my face like he longed for it in a long time. Then like a remote control, his face turned dark. His grip tightened.

"You really like to play with men in your little hand huh?"

My forehead furrowed. My gaze shifted to his dangerous eyes.
"What are you saying? Savier, heck!" I tried to flinch but he's too strong.

"I saw you earlier with your husband outside and now I'll see you here in the dark with another man?" he smirked mockingly. "I won't surprise because eversince you're like that!" he hissed. I closed my eyes, now I get it. He knew Caleb and I were in love with each other and happily married. But I remember that Jezel and him were together here. What is his blowing up? And because I am hurt, I will play fair. Damn you Savier!

"And what is that to you ?! Whether I flirt with other man, what is that to you?" I pointed hard at his chest. Because of my scream he let go of my wrist. He remained cold and stoic again. He just looked at me intently. Fuck!

"You're with Jezel right ? My ex bestfriend and my ex boyfriend were together! " I said mockingly and raised an eyebrow at him.

" What ? You fucked her? Is she delicious? Did you taste her pussy like a fucking candy? Have you fuck her rough and wild? Did you- "I stopped and froze when he pushed me against the wall again.I want to cry but not now! I will never be look like a mess in front of him! Not again! Come on Roxette! Puzzle yourself!

I bravely looked at him badly but my insides were trembling.
"If there's anything I want to hurt it's you Roxette! I want to hurt you !I want to undress you and hurt you in bed! I want to hurt you until you shout my name! "He hissed back and gripped my chin. I gasped and swallowed hard.

"I want to punish you too much!" Full emphasis he said in my ear. "The girl I love the most were married.Fuck! "I felt regret in his voice. Anger and regret mixed as he tightened his grip on my jaw. Damn! Is he drunk? Shit! He still loves me! It's like I had hope for us.

"Y-You still love me.” I said almost in a whisper. Our lips almost touch. I like him this near. I like the heat from his body.

"Yes. " He answered before he released me and adjusted his rumpled suit without taking off his eyes on me.

"I would have loved you so much more if you had just chosen me then. We will fight together but you never did. " his voice weakened and he looked at me coldly. He examined my body before turning around and walking as if nothing had happened. I covered my mouth when he left. .



The next day, because I was attending gatherings last night, Luca gave me a break. He said we would meet at a cafe.
Entering Ristorante 'Caffe'Domiziano, I immediately saw Luca, wearing a thick fashion eye glasses matching his floral hat.

"Good morning Luca." I greeted him and kissed him on the cheek.

"Buon- oh my gosh! What happened?" He looked at my face hysterically.

"What?" I wondered.

"You're stress! Look at your eyebags! Did you cry?" I took a deep breath and didn't answer him first when the waiter put down our order.

"Grazie '" he said to the waiter and turned to me. "Why?" he ask like he already knows why I have eyesbags.

"I saw him last night.." Luca knew what had happened to me before. As a model for their company ... he should also know the whole story of my life. He also did a backround check.

"Your uncle?" he answers me that I know is ironic.

I rolled my eyes. "He's not my uncle, Luca!"

"What evah!" he also stared at me and drank his coffee latte. "So you cried? Why? Still have a feelings for him?"

"Y-Yes .. he's my first it's so hard to forget him. And one more thing, why was he here last night?"

"Stupida! He's a business man and an elite architect right ? It's only natural for him to be among the rich people! "

"I know .. and he's with Jezel."

"Oh! That's hurt bigtime, bella '"

"Vaffanculo!"

"Ewww! We can't!" Disgusted , he said and pulled out his invisible hair. "Speaking about your ex .. Here." He handed me an envelope.

"What's this?" I asked.

"I am giving you a chance to talk to your ex boyfriend Roxette. That's an invitation from Royale 'Company. They want to make you a model for their company. It's your chance! Your flight to Philippines is tomorrow! Of course I'm with you!"

"Oh my god! Really ?!" my heart leaped with joy. Especially since I can go home. This is one of the reasons why I can't just go home because of my hectic schedules. Because I also have a three year contract with them.

"Yes! Bella '!" To my delight I hugged the gay friend.
In the evening, I made a few calls to my mother. I mean, my real mother. Over the past four years we have had communication and I have learned that she has a sensible job and her own tailoring that she is passionate about. Somehow my longing for her diminished.

She was very happy with what I told her. I also called Aunt Anna that I will go home with Marrie . Aunt Anna said that Dad's condition was still the same in the hospital. She said he was only awake once and could not talk much because of the water in his lungs. One of the reasons why I don’t want to depend on them to study is because I know dad’s hospital fees are expensive. Also one of the reasons I want to go home is because I want to know how the company is doing. If the James Santiago are doing well in our company.

The trip to Manila, Philippines takes a few hours. I am wearing a thick jacket while Luca is busy with the calls on his cellphone.

It amazed me. "You will have your own car and driver remember the no driving policy of the company so you have your own driver! And one more thing ... call me if you want anything! That's the address of your condo tower and this is the black card. Buy all what you want. I'll call you tomorrow for your schedules for now you have to rest. "

"Thanks Luca! You are spoiling me!"

"Well! I need to take care of you! You are our lucky charm!" We hugged for one last time before my own driver picked up my luggage. While in the car I looked at the papers I had signed and looked at the Royale 'Company information’s. I nodded because this Company is at the forefront of High Society. Damn, have I discovered this high end company yet? I can't believe it!