I stared at the lenses of the camera with a fierce look on my face. My black cocktail dress glittered as the spotlight focused on me.
I slowly walked on the red carpet without any reaction while hundreds of camera’s were flashing one after another, capturing my every move. Not like others, I didn’t have any partner with me tonight. I don’t need no man.“Miss Daño, what can you say about your issue with Mr. Smith?”I stopped for a moment before I explored my sight to the reporter who spoke. I faked a smile and shook my head. “We’re just friends.” I answered.I strode inside the hall where thousands of people with popularity welcomed my eyes. The room was spacious and everything was obviously expensive. It was the 5th year anniversary of C.C. company owned by Mr. Smith, a young businessman that was linked to me for awhile now. More on, he’s just a close friend of mine.“I though you weren’t coming? Where’s your friend?” A manly voice caught my attention and my ears instantly knew who it was.I faced him and stared at his black lazy eyes. His slightly long hair touched his obviously broad shoulders. He was wearing a black suit with his white tie.I tilted my head as I say, “Yeah, Candice told me to go since she couldn’t come because of her tight schedule.” My right eyebrow raised when I heard him chuckle. “What’s with that reaction?”He shook his head as his eyes shifted to the people who were dancing at the center. “Nothing, I’m glad that the paparazzi didn’t block your way in.”I rolled my eyeballs and crossed my arms in front of my chest. “As if they can? I am not that weak woman anymore three years ago.”“Yeah… I witnessed how you changed and lifted yourself up.” He commented.I smirked. “Like what I always say Mr. Smith,” the corner of my lips rose for a bit before I glanced at him. “I don’t need no man.” I added, speaking with tightness yet cold tone.“Right right! I still need to entertain other guests. Please help yourself.” With that, he walked away carrying a sly smirk on his lips.I didn’t have the time to think about how he mysteriously acted. All I could think about right now were the eyes of the people around me, as if they were prepared to take my soul away from me.Three years ago, my life was wasted. I couldn’t sleep without thinking about the suffering that I had experienced. The divorce papers may be granted long ago. Since then, I always felt jealous of those women who has a child. It may still be in her womb, or in her arms.I moved the glass of wine that was in my hands and sipped it, not worrying that my alcohol tolerance was low. No matter what I do, the death of my child still haunts me in my sleep. I knew I already moved on from him, well slightly. But I couldn’t forget my baby who didn’t have the chance to see the world.It was half an hour later that my head started to get dizzy. It was as if the world was spinning. I instantly sipped my tenth glass of wine and my balance instantly weakened. I gripped the table near me to help me stand still.“Hey there Miss Daño, want me to accompany you?” A playful voice made me even more dizzy.“Come on! Your not well. Let me take you to your house.” I felt a hand that was touching my wrist and was about to drag me when a deep cold voice stopped him.“Let her go.” It was such a cold voice that I shivered. I couldn’t properly see who it was since I was already drunk. The next thing I knew, a warm arms picked me up and wrapped me inside his embrace. It seems that I was floating. I could even hear the gasp of the people around me. Later on, I could hear his footsteps, walking away from the crowd.“You’re such a spoiled little girl, drinking so much even if men were simply waiting for your drunken state.” His voice was a little bit familiar. It was so gentle, not like earlier.It was weird that I didn’t feel uncomfortable. I had no strength to struggle so I snuggled into his arms. His scent was manly and it reminded me of someone that I once deeply loved the most. Although it was impossible for him to be here.I closed my eyes, smelling his manly addictive scent that was crawling inside my nostrils. “Take me to my unit Clyde, I’m so tired right now.” I whispered that was enough for him to hear.I felt him stiffened and he stopped his movements for awhile. Wondering why, I lifted my head to look at his face but it was so blurry. However, I could totally say that his jaw was clenching and his Adams apple moved rapidly. I realized that my friend Clyde Smith was more attractive than before. This man!“Faster, I’m tired.” With that, he resumed.I felt him loosen his grip and slowly put me on the backseat of the car. He slammed the car door and scooped me up once again before putting me on his lap gently. I creased my forehead because of his actions. He might be thankful that I had no strength left, if not, I might’ve punch him already on his face.“Drive the car to your young madam’s unit.” All I could do was to listen to his manly voice. Who’s the young madam that he was talking about? Can’t he see that I’m Bella? Tsk!“Clyde, I’m Bella.” I mumbled as I gently stroke my face onto his hard chest. I heard him curse and felt his grip tightened.“Behave yourself. If not, I will punish you for being careless.” His breath was warm and good that I felt the goosebumps around my body.I felt him stroking my hair that made me sleepy. Such familiar touch.“Rest now, I know you’re tired.” His voice was soothing that I instantly fell asleep. Before my sight turns black, I felt a warm thing that touched my forehead and lips.The sun’s light peeked into the windows and the rays touched my face, as it radiated inside my eyes which made my pupils golden from brown.I explored my sight around and found myself on my bed. I automatically gasped when I realized that my clothes weren’t the same from yesterday night. I was already wearing a white pairs of pajama.“Shit!” Slapping my head slowly, I was trying to think what had happened last night. As far as I remember, I was drunk and someone whom I thought was Clyde sent me back to my unit. However, I had doubts since he had a very familiar touch with an alluring scent of masculinity.As I was about to get up from bed, my phone rang which made me stop my actions and go straight to where my pouch was seated. I saw Candice' name on the screen so I swiped the answer button and instantly heard her sharp voice.“Bellaaaaaaa!”This woman, “Why?”“I have some good news my dear friend, wann
“Take care Bella. I’ll miss you!” I smiled and hugged Candice tightly. If it wasn’t for her support, I wouldn’t be the person whom I am now. Patting her head, I spoke gently. “I’ll be there for only five months. Once my contract is done, I’ll come back here.” Her teary eyes blinked several times before she hugged me back. Her shoulders were moving slightly. This dramatic friend of mine is always like this so I’m not surprise at all.“Call me once you departed.” I held my phone tight before nodding. “I will.” While waiting for my flight, I could feel the heavyweight inside of me. Maybe because it’s my first time after three years that I will be away from my friend who used to comfort me when I feel down.After minutes of waiting, we were called out so I went to my designated flight number. I settled everything first and walked inside the plane to suit myself before looking outside the window, then it flew above.
I watched how the water dropped from his hair to his slightly hairy yet hard chest. It traveled down to his skin until it disappeared beneath the towel that was being wrapped around his solid waist. His muscular biceps were wet and there was another towel that was on his head.He smirked devilishly. “So, you finally become someone whom you always wanted hmm?” His thin seductive lips rose a bit.I gave him a smug face and sat on the couch away from him. If I was the same person three years ago, I would’ve jumped into his embrace, too bad it’s not me anymore. I smiled and said, “My career is none of your business Mr. De Villa. I’m here for work. Nothing more, nothing less.” He suddenly let out a soft laughed and sat on the couch opposite to mine. The only hindrance in between was the small mini-table. I avoided my gaze to his inviting appearance and shameful actions. “I’m your boss now so you have to follow what I say Miss Daño.” His voi
Mariel took me to a shopping mall. It was not simply a mall, but one of the biggest mall in the world. I had no idea what should we do, but she was kind enough to discuss her thoughts.“Actually ma’am, my boss simply told me to accompany you today.” Her eyes looked down. She was wearing a ripped jeans and a white shirt. I nodded and pointed one of the stall inside. “Let’s go there.” I dragged her with me. “You suddenly rushed in my room and I wasn’t able to eat my breakfast so I’m hungry. Today is my cheat day.”Her forehead furrowed. “What is cheat day ma’am? You wanted to cheat on your boyfriend?!” She exclaimed, wearing a shock expression with her confuse eyes.I giggled. My palm uncontrollably patted her head as we got inside the food chain called Jollibee. “No. You don’t understand because you’re still young, but as a model, I need to limit the calories that I should take everyday.” “A cheat day means I can eat w
I hummed and not long after, we arrived. I pulled to park my car but soon, a guard stopped us. Mariel automatically went out and talked to the guard for awhile before she told me to give my car keys to him and I obliged. I went out, gave him my keys before he drove my car to park it at a more private place. Hmm, they truly treat me special.“I’ll guide you to where the photoshoot will be held ma’am. It’s almost eight so I think they’re already inside.” I nodded and followed her. Good thing that the building was more secured and the reporters couldn’t access here easily, I’ll be able to breath properly and not act hysterical if someone would suddenly asked me some questions about me and Clyde’s issue in NYC. The moment we went inside the huge building, the people stopped and looked at us, ----- looked at me. Some were obviously stunned and majority of them acted so surprised to see me. I was once like them too, when I was still bui
After attending to my schedule, I spent my free time working in the gym, burning my fats that I gained yesterday with Mariel. My coworkers added me to their group chat, they were very nice and welcoming. “Hello?” I spoke as Candice from the other side of the line called. “Is my dear friend so bored that you finally called me?” It was already seven and the welcome party would start at eight.“I just want to ask if your work is fine?”I started to do my make-up since I can do it on my own. “Hell yeah! It’s totally alright if it wasn’t for their boss.”“Who? Your ex-husba-----”“Well, I don’t know why but I still get irritated whenever I saw him. His face pisses me off, big time.” I exclaimed, trying to calm myself. She giggled. “His face? Like duhh…” Her voice imitated a sharp voice of a child. “Your ex-husband could even impregnate every woman in town, I know that they wouldn’t mind having the child of a billi
I glared at him then looked away, putting the wine of juice back on the table. As I explored my sight, I noticed a lot of people focusing at us. I wasn’t embarrassed, not at all. All I could feel was disgust and a slight anger for the person beside me.“Mr. Black, it’s good that I saw you.” A man in her forties said, glancing at me for awhile. “Let’s talk about the business plan that we’re about to work on.” “Tell me the details about your plan.” Black with his cold and distant tone spoke. His arms that was on my waist loosen and his gaze went to the man who was now sitting on his left side.They talked about things that I didn’t know so I stared at the people dancing at the center stage. Everything seems like golds and diamonds. “This is my daughter Mr. Black, she will be the one who will accompany you for business matters in the future.”“Good evening Mr. Black.” I automatically raised one of my eyebrows when a tall sexy wom
It has been two weeks since I started to work in the De Villa’s company. After Black countered my question that was supposed to be his, I stopped talking and waited for my way out before I left without a word. I didn’t want to be near him. My skin would instantly shiver and my eyes wouldn’t be comfortable to meet his alluring gaze.After he committed such confusing actions, my mind became chaotic in a way that I couldn’t understand it no more. I pushed him away, gave him a hard slap and managed to make him pushed the button that connected the walls so I could get out, I didn’t mind the crowd at all. It was too much for me to mind it that time.For the past weeks, my time was better because we weren’t able to meet. I would go to a specific studio and do my part as their exclusive model with Mrs. Kim’s team. It’s Saturday and Mariel informed me that my schedule is free so I was planning to meet my parents and brothers not far away from the hotel that I’m in