It’s been a couple of months since the Academy Awards and Ellie has not heard from Ryo. For each day she has received no message or phone call from him, the heavier her heart felt. But then, didn’t she give him a choice? His nonresponse must be him telling her his choice. She’s fine either way but she hoped to at least spend one more day with him. One more day to look at him, talk to him, and engrave his presence in her memory. Because that day is all she’d have.
It’s hard to believe that Ryo was her “the one that got away” because for the life of her, she wanted him to be the one. That one person whom she’d share her morning coffees with. But then, her pride and fear pushed him out of her life. She’s been through many breakups but none felt as painful as Ryo’s. She loved him dearly, and she loves him still. It’s hard losing somebody when you do not see it comin
“One step back, and you’re back in your comfort zone, assured of what each day would bring you. One step forward, and take a gamble taking a path full of uncertainties. Not knowing if it would give you pain or happiness.” Ellie could not help but shake her head. She gave Ryo the same choices two months ago. Who would have thought it boomeranged to her? She looked at her father with her bright eyes. The tiny dimples at the corners of her mouth deepened as her lips stretched into a smile. She took her father’s arm and made one step forward. His father smiled at her and assisted her as they walked further down the stone path. It felt like her feet were stepping on clouds. She could not feel her feet at all. Her mother waited at the end of the path, behind a closed door. She handed her a bouquet of roses and gave each of her cheeks a peck. Her eyes looked at each of her facial features with such adoration. “You l
“You know I love you,” she pouted, and looked at the man in front of her with loving eyes as she stroked his cheek.“I don’t know anymore. You’ve been with him for so long you must have fallen in love with him.”“Ha! Is that a joke?” She rolled her eyes at him. “I never loved that brat. You do not know how much self-control I needed to not slap his face when he’s being childish.” He pulled her waist closer to him and kissed her mouth. In response, she wrapped her arms around his neck, stroking his hair while her tongue wrapped around his.“I am jealous. You know I want the world to know you’re mine.” He said between kisses as he nibbled his way to her neck. He nuzzled her neck and inhaled her fragrance.“No marks, baby,” she reminded him, as she tilted her head back to give him more access.
Ellie felt her cellphone under her pillows as the alarm awakened her she set. 4:00 AM. Ellie had to brave the cold weather and get up from bed, while most still snuggled on their beds.She tidied up her bed, then went to the bathroom for a quick shower and prepared herself. After her shower, she picked up her phone and opened an app that showed her all the orders she needed to complete for the day. Today’s orders read: 1 two tiered cake for a baby shower, 3 dozen chocolate cupcakes, 1 dozen matcha flavored cupcakes, 2 blueberry cheesecakes. On top of these, she also needed to make sure that there are enough cakes and cupcakes for the display, so she needed to make 1 strawberry shortcake, 1 ultimate chocolate cake, 1 blueberry cheesecake, 1 dozen red velvet cupcake, another dozen chocolate cupcake and matcha cupcake, and 1 dozen cheesecake cups. Another busy day!After reviewing the cakes and cupcakes she needed to bake, she heade
After witnessing her betrayal, he broke up with Sofia Jones. He did not waste his breath for an explanation. Immediately after their breakup, he went radio silent and hid under the radar. He received a lot of an angry backlash from fans. Even his own fans chastised him. They called him a jerk for dumping her for no reason. She of course took this as free publicity. She looked very pitiful in interviews. Making sure she always appeared distraught and aggrieved. Of course people sided with her. After all, she was their goddess. She’s an angel to many people. She’s pure while they knew him as the entertainment circle’s bratty heir. A second generation heir who knew nothing but to make trouble. He cannot help but sneer at the irony of it all. If people only knew what a scheming sl*t, their goddess was. They will definitely throw up every time they see her crying like a widow.
They walked together towards the far end of the city. Away from the scenic spots and famous museums and from the noisy tourists. As they were walking, he told him his name was Takumi. He was from Japan and was visiting Paris for the first time. (Of course, these are all the information that the show told him to say)While she shared that she’s from the Philippines and came to France to study. She enrolled for a 2-month cake and pastry lessons. She also said that she owned a small cake and pastry shop.Since she was staying in France for 2 months, she rented a tiny apartment rather than stay in a hotel.They reached her apartment building. It was a five-storey building. It’s quite old. The paint was already peeling, but somehow it added to its appeal. Its tiny balconies had flower planters, with colorful flowers spilling over them.Her unit was on the 4th floor but since the bu
Ryo looked at her as she focused her attention on the movie she watched. Her face was an open book. One moment her lips would stretch to a smile, the next moment her forehead creased. She’d burst out laughing one moment, then cry the next. Any actor who would see the way she watches a movie will feel delighted.But not right now. Not for Ryo. The more looked at her, the more irritated he became. “How could she enjoy such garbage? What’s so good about that second-rate actor? He cannot even say his lines right,” he mocked Yuki in his head. He killed Yuki with his mental criticisms.Ellie seemed to see something from her peripheral vision, so she paused the video. Her eyes rounded, and she clutched her chest in surprise when she turned in his direction. “You scared me. I thought you were a ghost,” she said, catching her breath. After she recovered, she smiled at him. “Can’t sleep?” She
Ellie hardly realized that a month had already passed since she got back from Paris. She drowned in her work as soon as she got back. She hardly noticed the passing of time. Her excitement to apply what she learned made her forget about the hurt she had. It only proved she made the right choice when she moved away. Her business has also grown popularity. Before she left, they depended on the university students for their sales, but they were only breaking even. But through word of mouth and the improvements she did on her recipes, orders started coming in. Now, she had clients would drop by the store to pick up orders they brought online or would pick up something to go. Some would schedule a delivery through an app. As for those the app could not reach, she’d deliver their orders herself. The movie adaptation of the manga that inspired her store added popularity to the store. There are passersby who would pose outside her shop for p
Confusion filled Ellie’s face as she stared at the man before her. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I’ve met you before.”