A FEW MORE MONTHS went by and it seemed like a blast for the couple. Not only that, Philippe and Nikki seem to be developing a relationship as well. Hannah on the other hand is busy with work and modeling making her have zero time for any dating. She tried to get along with people she’s attracted to but nothing ever works out between them. Christopher might not be seeing her but he’s still in her heart.
Fatima has been busy with the coffee shop as well and she’s decided to continue her education despite it looking like she’s too old for school now. However, she only needs to finish about 2 more years of college.
“I feel kind of sick,” she said before drinking some water and sitting down on a chair.
While she was resting, she saw the door open and Grian ran inside while panting, looking for her. Once he saw her, he ran to her and bent down. “What’s wrong?&r
GRIAN'S POINT OF VIEW [FLASHBACK START] I was walking by the library when I saw a familiar small figure trying to reach a book. I smiled while I watched her struggle and admired her beauty. I've been friends with Fatima for a while now and I'm afraid I've gained feelings for her. It's terrifying yet exciting. She climbed up a ladder as she frustratedly reached for the book which she still struggles to get. I stood up from my seat and approached her. My body towered over her as I easily reached the book and she turned around and pouted. I chuckled and gave it to her as she stood on the ladder. "You're cute," I said as I looked down at her face and she rolled her eyes.
The smell of alcohol lingers inside the bar while the smell of smoke is almost suffocating. A woman named Fatima is wearing a black top and short skirt and is serving drinks to different tables inside the 1st section of the bar. Very uncomfortable clothing was given to her so customers will feel ‘satisfied’. She hated the fact that she is being sexualized but this is the only way she can provide for her three younger siblings.“Hey hottie,” an old man whispered behind her as she tried to ignore him. She gulped while serving alcohol at the table in front of her.“I said hi, miss.” She proceeded to ignore him and walked away while pulling her skirt so her bottom cannot be seen. Chills went down her spine when someone grabbed her arm. She turned around and came face to face with the old ma
FATIMA WOKE UP with sweat running down her face as she tried to calm herself down after dreaming about the horrible accident she and her father got into. It's been almost six years since the accident happened. It was exactly on her 20th birthday when it happened, that’s why she doesn’t celebrate her birthday anymore but rather visits her father on that day. “I’m hungry.” She almost fell off the couch when she saw her younger brother speak. “God, Philippe. Don’t we have some food left?” Her brother shook his head and pointed at the younger boy, who’s also her brother, who was eating the last food they have. Fatima sighed and got up from resting. “I’ll buy us food, alright?” Philippe and the younger one, Timothy smiled and gave her a thumb
“You should’ve told me! How about your studies? Are you still going to school? Gosh, were you lying to me all this time?!” He scratched his head. “I wanted to help you, okay!” She blinked a couple of times because of his response. “Help me?” He nodded. “I know you’re struggling for us.. I just wanted to help. I wanted to have money so I can be some sort of help. I’m still studying and my grades are good, I swear!” He raised his hand as a pledge of allegiance and she sighed. “Do you.. still have your shift?” She cleared her throat and he nodded.
THE FOLLOWING MORNING, at the company of Christopher, he was busy with working on the new game they’re developing. In the midst of this busy morning, his secretary, Grian, called him regarding the coffee shop. “So I have to pretend I’m the owner?” He asked for the millionth time again. “Yes,” he answered, a bit annoyed. “Interview Fatima and hire her to work there.” Grian nodded and sighed. “Why don’t you do it?” he asked and Chris rolled his eyes. “She seems to be avoiding me so do it.” He ended the call and continued working. His mind is boggled by Fatima, he can’t stop thinking about her.
ONCE FATIMA RETURNED home, she saw William, her co-worker at the bar waiting for her outside. “What are you doing here?” He stood up from the ground and approached her. He smiled and shrugged before answering, “Sorry I couldn’t visit yesterday when I told you I will.” “Aish, it’s fine. I was going to the bar later anyways,” she answered. “You really need to find a better job, I hate how men look at you in there,” he stated and shook his head. Fatima smiled. “I got a new job! I wanted to go to the bar later so I can quit,” she announced and William’s face lit up.“Really? Where are you going to work?”
“You should’ve been careful,” Christopher calmly told her and she scratched her head. She’s sitting down on a chair while he is kneeling while tending her wounded ankle. Instead of going to the hospital, they went to the back since Christopher arrived at the coffee shop. Grian went out to buy medicine for her so she can get treated by Chris. He was reluctant to leave her but he agreed anyway because it’s for her sake. “So you’re a doctor?” Fatima asked and he nodded. “And a CEO,” he added to what she said. “Pretty cool, huh? CEO and a doctor,” he boasted about himself and she rolled her eyes. He never changed, he&rsqu
“I love coffee, you see. So I always want to be at my brot- at Grian’s coffee shop.” Nikki is also in on the lie. The coffee shop is owned by her family, specifically her brother. She didn’t want to do it at first but she eventually got persuaded. “I’ll get these for my brothers,” Fatima whispered to Grian which made Chris annoyed. “If you’re going to say something, let us hear it as well,” he complained and she almost rolled her eyes. “Leave her be,” Grian said and sighed. After they had their dinner, Fatima hurried outside when she found out what time it was already. “I’ll take you home, it’s dark now.”