CHAPTER 04

"I’ll call Ysabelle to come with us. The more the merrier, isn’t it?“ she said with full excitement but Gabriel stopped her from doing it.

“No need, Den!“

“But why?“ she's hesitant to ask Gabriel.

“This is your moment to be with yourself, your time to relax and think for a better decision. At the same time your chance to be with me just for a night.“ he winked at her.

“Oh, really? Wow! As in wow, Gabby! You’re the man bro, I felt embarrassed. I’m sorry though.“ she said with a sarcastic smile.

“Tsk!“ he just let her do it until they arrived at the nearest beach side.

She’s damn excited, and immediately got out in the car. Then hurriedly running to the seashore while screaming out loud.

“Ahhhh!!! You’re fuckin’ bastard, Justin!!! Go to hell! I really hate you for doing this to me and I can’t even forgive you over my dead body!! You freaking bastard!! I hate you! I hate you! Ahhhhh..“ she’s starting to cry out loud.

“Enough for your stupid thoughts, Dennise! “ 

“What?? I can’t believe and accept it that he’s cheating on me with his damn secretary! You know that, Gabby?“

"Yeah, right! But please stop shouting out loud. You might disturbed unknown people."

“Hello?! I’m Dennise! The one and only Denisse Althea Salcedo, famous and highest paid model in Paris. But gosh!! I’m freakin’ out of my mind because of them. You, asshole!“

“Good! He’s not worth it for your love, time and effort. Get a new life, Dennise! Don’t worry I’m here to cheer you up.“ 

"Stop that crap, Gabby! Who's talking?! Even yourself can't move on with Jade, who died seven years ago! Oh c'mon, Gabby. Get a new life too."

"Of course, I will!"

She just stared at him and then continued shouting at the beach. “I can’t forgive you, bastard! “

“You’re not yet drunk, Den. But with your stupid actions, you’re totally drunk. Here, try this one to cool down yourself.“ he offered mug root beer to her.

“Thank you, Gabby.“ she drinks it immediately.

“You’re crazy, so please stop it dear! This is embarrassing already, just forget that bastard, Den.“ he tried to stop her from nuisance.

“Of course, I will. Just don’t mind me here, will you? This would be my last moment here in the limelight of Paris and I will never ever remember those pains I had in this place.“

She cried all over again, that’s why Gabriel grabbed her immediately and hugged her so tight. But she didn’t stop crying, instead she cried a lot in his arms.

“Stop it, Dennise! If you think that you failed for loving your man this time, it’s not yet the end of the world, Den. Just get up then live your life to the fullest and forget the man who hurt you most.“

“I knew it, right! It’s just that sometimes love can be so stupid but atleast this time, I’m brave enough to finally let him go. I will live my life now in peace and far away from him.“ she loosened her hugs from him and tossed up her root beer.

“Okay, good! Better that things are cleared and settled now because I don’t like things to be complicated in our new life at Tagaytay Elite Club, whatever the pains you have in your heart just let it out and leave it here.“

“Are you insane?! Don’t worry just mind your own business, okay? This is my life and no one could ever dictate me on what to do,“ she’s a bit disappointed while looking at his handsome face.

“Fine. I won’t mess up with your life. Just do your part while we are staying at Tagaytay Elite Club, I don’t like it when things get complicated during our mission inside the TEC.“ he smirked and gently tapped her head.

“Don’t worry I’ll be paying you in full of my loyalty, Gabby. Thank you for letting me do this for the last time. This is enough time for me to let out all of the pains and heartaches that she bears inside.“

“Glad to hear that Dennise. I’m happy to see a glimpse of your smile behind that pain in your heart.“ he gently wiped her tears with his bare hands.

“Thank you, Gabby! “ she smiled sweetly.

“No problem. I guess we need to go home now, Ysabelle is waiting for us. You can stay with us in our home starting tonight,“ he held her hands as they walked together back to his car.

When they got home, Gabriel helped Dennise in carrying her luggages to the guest room and he opened the door for her.

“Thank you again, Gabby. I owe you a lot.“

“No worries, Den. And from now on don’t hesitate to call me or Ysabelle if you need anything. I’ll be there in the next room."

“Oh, don’t mind it too much. I’m alright, Gabby. Goodnight.“ she smiled sweetly before closing the door.

She’s almost out of breath when Gabriel left in her room and she immediately dropped her body in the bed. Thinking out loud of what she feels right now.

"Get out of my mind!! Damn it!!” she screamed silently and stomped her feet on top of the bed.

Can’t you see Dennise? He’s just doing it because it is the right thing to do, by protecting you from him who hurt your feelings and ego as a woman. Just bear it in your mind that Gabby doesn't need a woman in his life. Because there’s only one woman who can fulfill his being and you know who it is, even though she’s gone but he's still into her.

“Ahhhh!!! “ She screamed out loud just to erase her thoughts about Gabriel Venturri and even throw all the pillows and stuffed toys at the carpeted floor. But still her mind keeps on nagging just like her own mother.

“Don’t easily jump into a wrong conclusion, Dennise!" 

Though he’s protecting you from him, accompanying you and gives you the chances with all your likes? Don’t assume too much my dear! He’s not your ultimate knight and shining armour. So wake up, girl! No more forever, between you and Justin as well as with Gabriel Venturri.

She’s totally mad at herself for being stupid and even poked her head, then gently pulled her hairs using her bare hands.

“Is it really my inner thoughts? Or a real enemy?“

It’s out of her mind when she kicked out the last thing on top of her bed and threw it all anywhere as well as the bedsheet. Mixed emotions, she’s totally mad at Justin for his betrayal on their 3 long years of relationship. That’s the reason why she scattered all the stuff that reminds her about him. At the same time, mad for her assuming feelings towards Gabriel.

She’s almost undressed because of her doings earlier but she didn’t care at all what matters most, letting out her bad feelings and emotions towards them. Rest assured that no one will get inside her room except for Ysabelle that’s why she didn’t bother fixing her room and even her dress she’s wearing right now.

She’s in the middle of keeping herself calm and erasing her thoughts about Gabriel when she's hearing someone's opening the door.

“Shit! I forgot to lock the door.“ she almost jumped into her bed when she saw it was Gabriel standing behind the door.

“Den? You’re still awake? I brought you some milk to calm yourself before you sleep.” he said with gentleness in his voice.

Shock to the highest level, when he just entered the room without notice and she even forgot to cover herself. If not him who suddenly cleared his throat while staring at her she’ll never be back on her senses. She immediately grabbed the extra blanket to cover herself.

"Oh, hi.. You really don’t have the manners to simply knock on the door before entering my room, GABRIEL?!! " she yelled at him out of shame.

“What happened here?!” he asked while ignoring what she said earlier and focused his attention on the things scattered on the floor.

“Ahmmm...“uhmm— don’t mind it! I’m not yet done cleaning my room. Yeah, I’m still cleaning that’s why my stuffed toys were scattered on the floor.“ she faked her smile and can’t look at him directly into his eyes.

“What do you want, Gabby? Do you need anything?“ I asked him while picking up my stuff and simply arranged it on top of my bed.

“Nothing! I’m just checking on you. I heard your screaming and crashing of things on the floor. So thought something happened and—and ahmmm.. I brought you some milk to drink before you go to sleep.“ He gently put the glass of milk on the bedside table but before he left, he’s looking  with knots on his forehead while staring directly in her arms.

“Don't worry, I'm not yet out of my mind to commit suicide, Gabriel! I’m just letting out with my damn feelings and frustrations.“ she said while hiding her arms in the blanket. But to her surprise  he sat beside her and gently grabbed her hands.

"What happened to your arms?!" he asked while staring at her.

"Ahmm— it’s nothing! So don’t mind it too much, Gabby.“ she lied.

"You know how I really hate liars, Dennise!" Gabriel tightened his hold to her arms.

“Aishh... As I’ve said it’s just nothing, you know how clumsy I am Gabby and it's just an accident!“ she said while trying to get her arms.

“Don’t get too much affection, Gabby. Who knows I might fall in love with you and then—" she’s joking at him, to lighten up the atmosphere inside her room because it feels like damn hot already.

“Stop kidding aside! He did this to you, Dennise? If I have just known it was him, then sorry if I can’t pretend to be good towards that bastard!  he paused for a while.

 "I will kill him! " Dennise was totally shocked, whatever he said earlier. That’s why she immediately held his handsome face and even forgot the blanket that she’s holding a while ago was dropped down below her waist.

"Don't let your hands get dirty just because of that bastard. Everything will be healed at the right time, Gabby."

He's just silent while staring at her as if she’s like a falling angel from heaven. But before her mind gets wild and dirty, she gently poked his forehead and stands up in order to assist him in going out of her room.

“Please get out of my room now. So that I will clean up my mess,“ she held his hand and dragged him to the door.

"Goodnight, Gabby! Sweet dreams and dream of me,” she said with a smile and kissed his cheeks.

She pushed him away when they’re in front of the door but he just laughed and stayed for a while. He gave her a stolen kiss on her lips before he finally went out the room.

“Goodnight, Den. See you in my dreams!“ he winked. 

She’s still in shock of what he did to her and even touched her own lips, that hot sensation runs throughout her veins. After she locked the door, she leaned for a while and immediately touched her chest to feel the fast beating of her heart.

“What does it mean? Does he really kiss me that way?“ she felt so happy and excited. 

But her inner thoughts damn spoiler. “Don’t assume too much, Dennise! It’s really hard when you fall but he doesn’t care to catch you.“

She gently poked herself. “You’re such a flirt, Dennise! You just broke up with Justin earlier but now you're hoping that Gabriel will love you and give you enough attention.“

"Ouch!! I know it’s impossible that Gabby might fall in love with me but there’s nothing wrong when you're hopeful for love even if you think it’s impossible. But for now, we will just enjoy our company together as friends.“

No one can ever tell us what will happen in the future. But I believe in the sayings “W.O.L.O” We Only Live Once.

So  why don't we just cherish the moment before it ends or last forever! Despites of the fact that he’s still in love with his ex-girlfriend Athena Jade Calderon.