Frozen by his last words, another strike of pain crossed my chest.
“His first love?” I asked, hoping that he’ll answer differently this time. Achilles never mentioned that he has a childhood best friend and his first love. I thought his mom is the only reason why he hates women.
“Yes, Jada.” Taken aback when Caleb speaks again, I heaved a deep breath to calm and stop myself from the urge of tears wanting to fall.
“Therefore, she was his past….” I paused for a moment and give him a cold gaze.
“I am his present.”
“No matter what his reason is, it won’t validate what I’ve witnessed with my two eyes, Caleb. They were kissing. The woman is on top of him, half-naked.” I continued, trying to explain to him that this isn’t all about that woman, and who she is in his life but rather the scene that I’ve witnessed with my two eyes.
“Is it no
The audacity to call me his girl. Before anger consumes me, I run toward Henry and help him get up.“Are you alright?” I asked the most stupid question I’ve said in my entire life when I saw an open wound on the side of his lips slowly bleeding.“Don’t worry about me, Jada.” Henry shot back and try to smile yet it only gave me a fake one as a hint of pain flashed on his face.“Let’s go, Jada.” Along with that firm baritone voice was a tight grip on my left arm. Quickly flinching from it as I threw him a glare.“Leave me alone.” I coldly stated. Despite the medium pitch of my voice, it has been heard. Probably because everyone was finally watching us, and not even creating a single sound.“Jada.” Achilles called me in his menacing voice but I remain blank. What is he doing here any
Awakened by the sound of the strong splash of waves, I lazily get off my bed feeling all the heavy pain right inside my chest just to be greeted by the sunlight touching my skin as I opened the window of the cabin.A small smile escape my lips, I will never be tired of seeing this kind of scenery every day. The day was too good to be ruined by what happened last night. So instead of locking myself in this cabin just to avoid seeing him, I’d rather enjoy this amazing paradise right in front of me.I quickly remove my shirt and shorts, revealing my white two-piece bikinis, and walk toward the tempting blue ocean as the white sand slowly coats my feet.“Catalina needs you, and I don’t?” I asked him unbelievably.“Let me remind you Achilles, I’m your girlfriend. She might be your first love, your first heartbreak, and your first i
The moment my red stiletto step onto the black marbled floor of the Coleman Empire, their eyes settled on me. The black sunglasses I was wearing gave me the advantage to look at them one by one without them noticing, some looked surprised, others were faking a smile, and a few were greeting me nervously. The empire was still full of male employees, aside from me as his secretary, but seems like something changed in just a short span that I was gone. Well, it doesn’t matter, what’s important right now is that I’m back.I continued to the 50th floor of the building and heaving a deep breath before I entered the only office on the last floor.I sighed in relief when I saw no one inside, but left me questioning where he is right now. I walk to the table where my name is written on it, yes since I am working as his secretary I have a small working area inside his office, just a few inches from his des
“P-please?”No. That’s what I wanted to say, simply because I’m not a masochist to do that. However, a part of me is convinced that I can’t say no to her hopeful facade. Before I could open my mouth, the door suddenly opened. I wanted to thank that person for coming in at the right time but when I recognize who it was, things get more complicated.“Achilles! I thought the business will be over this late afternoon? It ended soon huh?” Catalina run toward him and hugged him. But the man’s eyes were settled on me.“By the way, I’ve met your secretary, Jada. I like her!” Catalina exclaimed smiling widely at me.I smiled back and stands up.“Maybe I should leave you two for a while. Call me when you need me, Mr.Coleman.” I casually said before I walk straight ready to vanish from their sight
When our eyes locked, my heart started to pound abnormally. How on earth did he find me?“W-We’re close,” I uttered and was about to pull down the shelf when his well-toned arms hold it without any effort.“Martini.” I tried to call him and communicate with my eyes.“Don’t worry Jada, I’m here for a vacation, I wasn’t expecting you here as well.”I sighed.“Look, Martini…”“Jada relax. I’m not here to cause any trouble. I saw how peaceful and happy you are here.” He smiled.“Fine but please…”“Don’t worry about me, Jada.” He cut me off again.I nodded and prepared his orders. He sat on one of the tables, while patiently waiting for it. Martini was a
The moment he turns his back, guilt instantly rushes through my system, no one should be blamed but you Jada. I was staring at his back, memorizing his build like this will be the last time we will meet until he completely vanished. My knees fell off onto the subtle sand. "Jada." Martini's voice echoed as he's trying to hold me up but I didn't budge, my tears were continuously gliding down freely. He’s gone. "Why did you do that?" He asked. But I don't know how will I answer that when clearly there’s only one reason behind this. "Jada, it's alright if you don't tell me..." "Why do I feel like happiness is too impossible to reach." I cut him off.No matter how I tried to bring myself together, I’ll always end up being shattered. "Jada." "Whenever I think everything is going fine, someone or something else will come up to ruin everything. Am I that bad to experience this, Martini?"I asked him straight
My world seemed to shatter down at what I’ve heard.“W-What?”“You must be kidding right?”“Unfortunately, I’m not, Jada.”“And if I were you, I’ll start driving before everything is too late.”Right, f*ck it Jada, what the hell are you standing up right now?“Thank you, Caleb, ” I uttered before I turn my back.“Good luck! It’s flight 207!” I heard him exclaim once more before I get into my car and maneuvered to the airport.Every second passed brought me discomfort, as sweats started to cascade down from my forehead despite Martini’s car being fully air-conditioned.Wait for me Achilles. I shouldn’t have pushed you away.When I arrived at the airport,
The dried leaves create noise as I walk onto it, I hugged myself as the cold wind embraced me. Silence fills my sanity the moment I sat next to her, and put on white tulips beside her marbled grave, on top of it was written her name engraved elegantly.“We may not be that close but it was rude to just leave without even saying goodbye.”“I have no idea how tough your battle was, but I know only one thing. You’re brave, Catalina.”I look up at the calm blue sky to suppress myself from crying. I didn’t expect that I’ll be emotional like this,