“I know that this may sound beyond the border but can I ask you what’s going on between you and your mom?” After almost 10 minutes of silent between us, he finally had the temerity to ask that question which I also wanted to tell him but I just doesn’t know where to start. Good thing that he started it.
“They want me to get marry” He suddenly blushed, I can see it through the dim light in this private and expensive restaurant. I guess he’s thinking that I was talking about us that’s why he blushed.
“So, ah- what’s your decision?” He stuttered asking me that. I look at him in his blue eyes. He’s really handsome.
“I’m not going to marry,” A straight face draw on his face like a child who just lost his sweets. “I’m not marrying anyone that I don’t like”
“What do you mean? Are you talking about_?”
“I’m talking about dad’s best friend’s son. He’s the guy that they prefer me to marry to save the company” My statement lighten his face as he found out the reason og me refusing to marry.
“That’s why they got mad at you?”
“Exactly! And that’s why I called you in surprise, but seems that you’re the one who surprised me for silently parking your car just at my back and hear our discussions.” I lengthily narrated which I think makes him regret for sneaking earlier.
“So what’s your plan then?” He inquired.
“Here are your order ma’am, sir” Said by a waitress after putting our orders on the table.
“Thank you” I thanked her, then turned my attention back to my boyfriend.
“I think I should be the one asking you that” I whispered then winked at him. I can see his reaction to that, he never did changed since our college life. He’s still cheeky and funny and has a great face reaction to whatever he saw, hear or touch. I can his Adam’s apple moving up and down, I know he’s triggered by my question.
“You mean, you want me to move?” I didn’t reply and continue eating as if I didn’t hear him say a word.
“Hey, my expensive international goddess pretty model” I feel fluttered with his words and with my very long new names. I just nodded at him.
“You can do nothing, that’s if you want me to marry him” I can see a sudden reaction of him loosening his tie, I didn’t know that he still acted this way. He’s speechless and just continue eating his food.
“Slow down, you’ll get chock cheeky billionaire.
***
After our long time chitchat, we’re finally done eating our second dinner. We decided to walk across a long bridge just beside the crystal clear river. It’s pass 10 pm but seems like people here aren’t sleeping, this is just like Japan and Korea. The industry and most of the restaurants, malls, and other building operated 24/7, so there’s nothing to worry even if you walk passed midnight.He moved closer to me and grab my hand. His hand’s cold as if it’s snowing but I know that he’s just a bit worried and unsure about this.
“No need to get nervous Mr. Billionaire” I murmured near his ear and a wide smile draw on his face.
“It’s been almost 7 years since the last time I’d held this smooth hands of yours, so I’m a little nervous to held that again.” He mumbled while looking at me in the eyes.
All of the sudden his phone rung loudly that interrupt our romantic and freezing moment together. He pulled out his phone from the pocket of his grey pants and answered it. He looked at who’s calling and saw it was his secretary.
“Why didn’t you answered the call? Maybe it’s important” I uttered.“He’s just calling me for being late for two minutes.”
“Late for what?” I inquired.
“A meeting, but don’t worry they can wait, and surely the can’t start without me” I can’t believe that he can actually do that. He’s literally choosing me over his important meeting, I can really feel my worth with him.
“You really do treasured me, didn’t you?” He just winked and a wide smile draw on his face.
“Yes I did” He just whispered then we headed back to his car.
***
I decided not to go home tonight and instead booked a hotel to stay just for this night. We’re heading back to his building that was built from his own money. His dad left all his wealth to him, and as the only son he was able to to control and continue his dad’s business ‘till it got huge and widely known all over the UAE and even across the European and American countries.That’s I think what I like about him, because we had the same goal, ambition and we mutually understand each other since we’re on the same page.
It’s 10:26 in the evening when we arrived to his building. As soon as we headed out and entered the grand door of the ground floor the people inside even the staffs gets crazy like they saw a diamond or shimmering crystal. It’s actually quiet at first but the moment that they’re able to see me closely and recognized me, that’s where the crowd started to get crazy. It’s insanely intense as they’re walking, shouting, capturing and calling my name from the back.
This is actually quiet harsh that in the airport since I only had my boyfriend right by my side to protect me from my wild supporters. In just a moment the guards came to rescue us in the middle of this crowd and lead us to the elevator.
“Woah, I didn’t know that I’m dating a superstar” He screamed inside the elevator with his hand in the air. He’s so silly.
“Shut up, you’re making me melt” I timidly uttered covering my face with my bag.
“I guess I know exactly what to do with your popularity” He’s walking back and fourth inside the elevator with his right hand on his head like he’s figuring things out.
***
“Good evening gentleman and ladies, I apologize for making you all wait as I needed to save our special guest for tonight’s meeting, no other than the world widely-known runway superstar, a model and an expensive brand ambassador in Europe and in the Americas.” My heart beats faster and I feel like there’s an electricity running on my vein. I know that he’s talking about me. I didn’t expect this to happen as he only says that he wanted me to get in in order to protect and hide me from my thousand supporters who’s rushing to see me.“Everyone, I am deeply honored to introduce the new face of our brand and as well as our new brand ambassador, she’s none other than Miss Calista Payne Aurellian.” A loud applause surrounded the whole room. It’s such a surprise for me. I know that I had been able to work with thousands of rich people from different countries, but this one feels different. He doesn’t even informed me so that I could prepare.
Their heads turns to the back where I am sitting and wide and warm smiles of them welcomes me. I slowly stand to greet them back.
“Hi everyone, thank you for such an amazing and warm welcome. This is actually a surprise, and the fact that I didn’t even able to prepare something to present and to say, I feel like going to a battle unarmed.” They all laughed at my silly jokes which lessen my nervousness.
“That’s fine young lady, and just by looking at your face and curvy body, we know and we could tell already that you’re going to hit big, which is you’re already big” Again the room filled with laughter. An elegant and formal meeting turns to be a talk show where they all asked me questions about my experience and the works I had done in Europe and in the Americas.
I can see Hadrian smiling widely on his cheer as the guest were entertained by my silly jokes and some boring stories.
“Well then, I’m happy to work with you Miss Aurellian, and I’m seeing forward to have more works with you and Mister Forbes in the future.” Said by one of his investor.
“So do we, we’re really glad that the brilliant young CEO had able to find you an have you work with us.” Said by the two blonde woman while shaking hands with me. I know that they’ll be more surprise if they found out that we’re actually dating. But I guess it’s not the right time to talk about that.
***
We’re back on his car. He’s driving me to the hotel where I booked in. He’s still smiling late up to this moment.“Someone seems to be very happy. Am I right?” He nodded and grab my left hand and kiss it.
“I now do believe in the saying that says looks can be deceiving” He uttered looking in front of the road.
“Why?” I burst into laughter and asked him.
“Can you imagine that? Just by sharing some cheeky story and experiences, you’re able to get their huge yes and even signed a deal to invest of my company? I mean our future company” I guess he’s right. I wasn’t also expecting that. I didn’t show any evidences to prove my work and success but they I had them all signing the paper.
“It’s just a miracle” I whispered.
“Hey!” I uttered as we reached our destination which I think is his first time to be here. “Star?” I called him by his name but he’s not responding which made me think that he’s fall asleep.I tried to stay in that position and instead pull my phone out of my leather jacket’s pocket and opened my camera to see what he is doing at the back. I laughed a bit after seeing him asleep with his mouth open. Too fortunate that he doesn’t fall down cause until now I can still feel the pressure that his arms are holding on to my torso. I found myself smiling for no reason. Why would I smile by the way? There’s nothing funny going around so I guess I’m just out of my mind and smiling for no reason. I also don’t want to admit to myself that I’m a gay or bisexual or whatever the may call it cause I ain’t. Cause I found pretty girl more attractive but Star is completely different, he is freaking d*mn f*ckably attractive that makes me wanna see those face even when he is asleep. Maybe he i
Skye’s PovBeen holding this emotion and love for more than a year, but the more I spend time with him, the more stick with him and he more we spend days, weeks and month together, the more I found myself falling for him. But I don’t have enough strength to face it or even share it to someone even to my parents. But I feel like exploding and it hurts me even more for keeping myself silent. Would it be fine if I take risk? Will they still love me if I say it? And...will I still be their Prince if I also likes a Prince? or I think already falling for him.I’m on my bed just rolling side to side like a fat panda just waiting for the sun to rise of maybe for the clock to pass by. I always found myself having a nightmare seeing my self hated by my parents after going out as the real. Although there is a saying that says that what we dreamed is a total antonyms of what will happen but I still wasn’t sure if I really going to go out or forever stay as what they want and expected m
“Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday dear Skye!” The celebration had started with a boom!It’s quite big and a bit expensive since it’s our son’s 21st birthday or his debut. The celebration is held on the beach where people can enjoy the nature and party at the same time. There’s fireworks, loud band, beers, lightings, bonfire and of course the guest who are really enjoying the night I supposed. Even I are quite speechless with the numbers of guest we have had tonight, I actually think that since we are foreign and new to this country, the celebration will be just between my family and my friends but to my surprise, Filipinos are d*mn party loving people, and they are too good at singing dude. Too good that Hadyy had rent two Karaoke machine for them.Hadrian also hired about 20 best known Chef in the Philippines to cook different kind of foods and specialty of the country. He invited lots of people, spend lots of money cause this is the f
5 months had passed, Hadrian finally recover his forgotten memories and so as my son, he’s now back to normal. The world is really conforming us. It feels so good in my part.Today is our supposed flight to the Philippines, the place where we’re going to start. It is also the place where his Mom’s dad came from. I can’t also wait to meet our Filipino neighbors. Hadyy and I already talked about it and both agreed to have a brand new start in the different place. His Company are now under his sister, Amber. He decided that it’s time for him to take a rest and so as I. Allison and Olivia take in-charge of the company while Angelina and Ciara and her brother also work in the my company. They doesn’t want to get separated from each other so they decided to remain in the country. I just hope that this time no more hindrance and no more problems to stops us cause I am already happy and contented for what I have had now. Ingrid and her Mom also visited us and ask for forg
Skye and Mom cannot believe that they’re really seeing Hadyy again. Skye was hesitant to closer to his dad and didn’t even offer him a hug. Maybe he is just new to having a Dad to call again.“Is he our Son?” He asked me. I nod at him and simply hummed as a response.He slowly take a step towards Mom and and Skye and gradually extend his hand to our son and cupped his face. “Son?” He mumbled and saw my son starting to tears down then hugged his Dad. I couldn’t be more happy this time seeing my son, my husband and my mom all crying not because they’re in pain or suffering but because they are crying with much happiness and joy that only those tears can describe how much happy we are at this moment.I feel like I’m already living in my dream where one day I see myself holding hands with my family. I don’t need the money, the popularity, expensive things or whatever worldly materials it may be. The smile, the hu
“What do you want to know?” I seriously inquired but it didn’t even move him like he is just waiting for me to say something. I mused for a second, look down my foot waiting for him to answer me.“Everything...the past that I can’t remember.” I can feel the pain that he’d been holding inside him spouting through his freezing tone begging to hear the truth.I am hesitant but I try...try to move my hand and reach for his cold hand. I know it’s a bit awkward for my gender to take the first move but I don’t have a choice, clearly between us I am the only one who knows about our story, our past and our happy memories, I am obliged to make him remember those.He stare at me the moment our hands met. His stare almost melt me, I can’t help but charmed by his familiar stare that my eyes had been missing to see all this time. His energy runs through his hands transferring to me that almost freeze me in my s
Did I heard it right? Adopted? What a word. Unconsciously I broke into the biggest smile that I never had after realizing what Audrey had just said.“Ahh, Ma’am why did we stopped?” She inquired that burst my little bubbles thinking about Hadyy. But it doesn’t matter at least she had something pleasant with her today, and that’s her words.“Nothing.” Is all I said then restart the engine again and parked at Zeno’s restaurant.“Ma’am? What are we doing here?” She inquired moving her torso on my direction. I can see how nervous she is the way her hand clutched to her bag like she is freezing. I know that she really need to be afraid after what she did to Zeno’s sister, but she shouldn’t be cause I’m here for her.“Of course to eat something delicious food by Mr. Malik.” I grabbed my wallet and phone and headed out but kept my right heels on the car as I titled my head at
“Wha-what?” She stuttered.Of course who wouldn’t be surprise by my sudden offer. I wonder if what’s running inside her head but I just hope that I can convinced her to give me a big yes.“Before you answer that, how much is your monthly salary?” I titled my head at her nonchalantly staring at her.“4,000 Dirham.” She timidly mumbled, still looking down on her fidgeting fingers.“4,000?” I could feel the surprise in my own voice. I couldn’t believe that she only receives such a small salary like that knowing that she works almost 24/7. 4,000 Dirham is only equivalent to a thousand and a hundred dollar. She didn’t make even a single move. I paused for a second giving her a moment in case she wanted to say something, but she didn’t.“What about a total of 8,000 Dirham amount of salary for a month?” Like a Dog who smelled his favorite she immediately lift her head and stare at my eyes. “Free lunch,” I continue that widen her eyes even more. “And...head to toe t
Like crazy I dolt my head in the air trying to get this thing out of my head. I feel like I just take a marijuana. I feel so high but can’t understand why I’m hallucinating. “Ugh!” I groaned cupping my face with my hands. I closed the laptop and lie on my bed staring straight to the ceiling. Why do I’m thinking about her? I just met her and saw her but here I am acting like a child who just met his crush. I can’t understand why with all the sudden she came into the page of my life to make things complicated.My eyes flip to the door as I hear someone knocking over. I didn’t bother to leave my bed since the door isn’t lock. “The dinner’s ready.” I heard Ingrid stated over the door without even opening it then heard her footsteps goes away.***The next morning I woke up early. Mom still couldn’t understand why in all of the sudden I changed my mind. For me, maybe because of that guy named Zeno. I just found a reason to stay here until I found his real identity.