Rustin's POVI was furious when I found out Raquel left. I know that we didn't have a formal arrangement but how can she just leave me. What the hell was so fucking important that she didn't even have the time to say goodbye? "Rustin, I don't know the entire detail but her agent was here and it was really urgent." Claudette tried to explain to calm me down."She should have waited. I can have a private plane take her to New York. She can't just leave me hanging like this. Did you even try to stop her?" I yelled.“I did try. You know me. I wouldn’t just let her leave.” Claudette replied."It's not like you two are together officially. Are you two even in an actual relationship?" Theo butted in."We didn't have a label but we've been spending time together most of the time. I believe that I deserve a proper goodbye." I exclaimed."What, you want to fuck her before you send her off!" Claudett

Raquel’s POV I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I am ready to move on with my life knowing that at one point I was loved and I loved Sacha. He is my first love and nothing beats that. The history, the memories that we shared will always be in my heart.  Now speaking of facing reality, Rustin has been constantly popping in my head. I have to keep myself busy and try not to over think about him. He is alive but there is no way he will show up here in New York for me. We had fun but he isn't part of my future. Come to think of it, he might have been just a detour I had to take to get my head straight. Being with him made me realize that Sacha is my past, Rustin is my present when I was with him and my future is uncertain.  "Finally!" Claire was very happy when I told her I decided not to be Cassandra Ellis anymore. "So what causes the change of heart?" "I'm tired of pretending to be someone who I am not. I want a

Raquel’s POV I tried my best to focus on myself and my work. Stephanie was really helpful in keeping me on work mode. She wasn't as helpful this week due to the wedding planning though. Paul is quite persuasive. He kept sending flowers every day since our date. He also kept calling and texting. I decline his calls and ignore his texts. I wasn't being heartless. I just don't want to give him hope.  "Just act surprise when you see him." Claire stated when we got to the gallery. "I am not. You know I can’t act." "Fine. Let's look for Javier." "Okay." "Congratulations." Claire embraced Javier. "Thank you. You did all the hard work all I did was paint." He replied. "Don't be modest. Your work is magnificent." Claire replied.  "Claire is right. You have amazing artworks. Congrats." I embrace him. "Thank you. Look around and if you see anything you like just let our staff know."

Raquel’s POV I felt better after three days. I didn't take any medicine. I just rested and avoided seeing anyone. I went to our regular Thursday dinner with James and Claire. I wasn't surprise when I saw Paul with them. "I am alive. You guys worry too much." I announced. "You barely get sick. Of course, I'll be worried." Claire replied. "Oh please. I am fine. I think I just ate something that upset my stomach that night. I think it was stomach flu or something." "You look good." Paul smiled at me. "I always look good. Are you part of our Thursday dinners now?" I teased. "No, I had dinner with my colleagues and I saw James and Claire. They said you were coming so I waited to say hi." He replied.  "Good to know. You already said hi." I stated playfully. "I should get going." He stood up. "You should stay." Claire butted in. "What would he do watch us eat dinner? He said that h

Rustin’s POV"Hi." I greeted her."Rustin?" She looked at me like she had seen a ghost."You still remember me. I thought you forgotten about me when you left without even saying goodbye." I replied without thinking."What are you doing here?" She looked so confused."I knew this was a mistake. I should leave." "Hey, I'm just surprise your here." She stopped me."I get it. Your back in your world and I should be in my island far away from you. I should have called but that would have been an awkward conversation. I should have realized that this is far more awkward showing up here unannounced." I blurted out."Let's not have this conversation here. Would you like to get up my apartment? I think I need to sit.""Are you okay?" I asked worriedly seeing how pale she suddenly looked."I suddenly felt dizzy." I assisted her and wrap my arms around her waist. "Is she okay?" Damon approached us. "She seems to be not feeling well. I'll help her get to her apartment." I responded."Are you