Fatima Mendez had it all but suddenly lost everything from one terrible accident. She who had a loving family, a loving boyfriend, and friends to rely on is now put into the hardest part of her life and is struggling through poverty. After years, she found her ex-boyfriend but little did she know, things were just about to go downhill once more. The past about the accident will be revealed, the truth will soon unravel, and the law will be involved. Those who she trusted were not meant to be.
ดูเพิ่มเติมThe 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 man hitting on her. “Sir, please, I’m working.” She ran behind the counter and almost hit her co-worker, William.
“Woah, Fatima. Slow down,” he chuckled and she awkwardly smiled at him.
“Uhm... where are the other drinks?” William pointed at the drinks on the counter and Fatima grabbed them. She looked around and didn’t find the old man so she took a sigh of relief.
While walking past drunk people, the old man found her again. He grabbed her on the arm and she paused. “Why don’t we go to the VIP room?” The old man chuckled and she stared at him in disgust.
“I’m a server here, I don’t go with customers. I’m sorry,” she apologized but the man didn’t let go. She forced a smile and tried prying his handoff. “I’ll give you 200 dollars.” The offer was insulting and she pulled herself away.
“You’re disgusting,” she whispered as she walked away from him faster. She was starting to feel on edge, afraid of what the man could do to her.
As she thought he left her alone, he grabbed her again but she forcefully pushed him away. “You’re coming with me whether you like it or not.”
“No!” Fatima tripped over a wire on the floor as she tried to get away. She almost fell but she hit another person’s chest. The alcohol spilled both on her and the person she hit. “Ah, shit.” She pushed herself up and looked behind her. The old man is still after her.
“Please help me.” She whispered and stood beside the tall man. She breathed heavily as the old man reached them.
“Come with me. I’ll talk to your manager, I’m sure he’ll be fine with it. 2000 dollars to have you.” The old man was about to grab her again but the tall gentleman interfered. He stood in front of Fatima and crossed his arms.
“Leave my girlfriend alone,” the gentleman said with a deep voice. Fatima looked up at the back of his head. The voice sounded familiar but she can’t remember who it sounds like.
“Girlfriend? Hah! She doesn’t have a partner, no way!” The old man laughed like a maniac. The gentleman seemed unamused.
“Leave us alone before I call the cops.” Fatima furrowed her eyebrows. That voice is too familiar to her yet she doesn’t remember who it is from. The old man scoffed and tried punching the man but he caught his fist and twisted his arm. “AHHHH!” The screams of the old man catch the attention of other people. They all stared at Fatima, the gentleman, and the old man.
“Who are you, huh, kid?”
“Someone you shouldn’t mess with.” The gentleman smiled and the old man scoffed. He was about to punch again but they were interrupted by another man.
“Yo? Christopher, what’s wrong?” The guy asked the tall fella. Fatima suddenly remembers who the man sounds like. (It can’t be..) she thought to herself.
“Ah, Grian. Just in time. Why don’t you tell him who I am while I help Fatima.” She froze in the spot as she realized the men who are helping her are...
The tall man, Christopher, turned around and smiled at her. “Hello again, sweetheart.”
As Grian is dealing with the old man, Christopher dragged Fatima outside the bar where she reluctantly agreed. Memories with Christopher came running through her head again. When she thought she had completely forgotten about the past, it hit her in the present.
[Flashback Start]
Fatima walked down the road when she came across the man trying to pursue her. She rolled her eyes jokingly and approached him. “Here to charm me again, Chris?” she asked and he chuckled charmingly. He revealed what he was hiding behind his back and handed her the flowers.
“O-oh, thanks?” She grabbed the flowers and cautiously held them. Chris’ eyebrows furrowed as he watched her.
“You okay?” She nodded profusely before smiling. She scratched her hand before clearing her throat.
“Come on, I prepared a surprise.” He opened the door of his car and gestured for her to come inside. She eyed him before jokingly saying, “You’re not going to kidnap me, are you?” He rolled his eyes before smiling.
“I don’t need to. With my handsome face and charming gestures, you’ll come on your own.” Fatima shook her head at how corny he sounded. Nonetheless, she hopped in his car while trying to bear the itchiness of her hands going up to her arm.
After a few minutes of driving, they arrived at their destination. Christopher looked over at Fatima and saw her hands up to her shoulders are turning red for some reason. “What’s happening to your arms? Are you sure you’re okay? Do you need help?” He grabbed her arm and examined it. Fatima laughed nervously.
“I’m fine...” she whispered.
“Fuck. Are you allergic to flowers?” He quickly took the flower from her hands and placed it on the backseat. She smiled and scratched her itching neck.
“Shit, Fatima! You should’ve told me,” he exclaimed.
“Sorry, I didn’t want to refuse the flowers..”
[Flashback End]
The old man screamed from a distance, “You’re ugly, anyways. Bitch!” She turned around and saw him getting dragged by security. Her eyes widened but turned to look at Christopher again.
“I’m sorry but I don’t know you..” she lied and he eyed her.
“Wait- aren’t you Fatima?” He then doubted his memory and she cleared her throat. She shook her head and pointed at her pin with the name ‘Glen’ written. His eyebrows furrowed and he scratched his neck. Fatima stared at him while biting her lips, hoping he’ll buy her a lie.
Grian approached the pair and patted Christopher on his shoulder. “Taken care of.” He turned to look at Fatima and smiled.
“Damn, it’s been so long Fa-“ he got cut off.
“Her name is Glen.” Grian confusedly looked at him before looking back at Fatima.
“H-hi?” she uttered.
“Uhm.. are you okay? Was the old man bothering you for a while now?” He changed the topic and she nodded.
“I get a lot of those, it’s hard to avoid when you work in a bar. You know?” Grian nodded while Christopher was just staring at her. She felt a bit awkward seeing her ex again. Who knew they’d meet once again?
“Right, I’ll go back inside now.” (My boss is going to kill me for causing a scene) she thought to herself.
“Wait,” Chris uttered and she stopped walking. She looked back at them and raised an eyebrow. “I’ll take you home, someone might-“
“No! No... I can go home on my own..” she refused. She can’t let him see how her life is now. She’s embarrassed!
“Glen! Glen- there you are! What the hell are you doing outside?! I told you to work, do you want to lose your salary you fucking bitch?” Her jaw tensed once she heard her boss yelling and walking towards her.
“I’m sorry, sir. This won’t happen again-“
“Get back inside before I get even madder.” She bowed and was about to leave but Christopher grabbed her arm.
“Let her take the night off.” Her eyes widened because of his request. She looked back at her boss who looked pissed. “What?! Who the fuck are you to boss me around?” He grabbed her on the arm and started dragging her inside but Chris stopped them.
He handed a business card to her boss and he eyed it. “Get out of my way.” Without any choice, Fatima followed her boss inside the bar again. His grip tightened and pushed her against the counter.
“I look away for one second and you find a way to create a problem?! The VIP is pissed he got kicked out! Are you stupid? You should’ve come with him!” He scolded.
“Sir, with all due respect, I’m a server here not a stripper,” she fought back.
“You fucki-“ He raised his hand to hit her and she closed her eyes but someone caught his hand.
The man twisted his hand before dragging him outside. Her boss screamed in agony as he was getting dragged. “Chris!” she shouted.
“What’s going on?” William, the bartender, asked her.
“Just.. I don’t know.” This feels like a dream to her. Seeing him again.
“Slap me,” she commanded and William’s eyes widened. “What? Are you insane?” he questioned.
“I’m dreaming, right?” She leaned towards him and started pinching his cheeks before she slapped herself. “Oh my god, what the hell?” William questioned in confusion and he raised both his hands to avoid her.
A man cleared their throat and when she turned around, she came face to face with her boss. She immediately bowed and stood like an obedient student. “Take tonight and tomorrow off,” he stated before walking past her and William.
“But- I- sir…?”
“Go before I change my mind.” William and she looked at each other.
“You should go. I’ll visit your house tomorrow,” William whispered. He has always been a good friend to her ever since they met each other.
William handed her money so she could take a cab home and she reluctantly left the bar. She looked around but found that Christopher and Grian were gone. She breathed heavily before sighing. She entered a cab so she could get home for the night.
OUTSIDE THE BAR was Christopher and Grian watching Fatima while they’re inside their car. “What’d you say to her manager?” Grian asked.
“I gave him 2000 dollars to let her leave.” Grian’s eyebrows raised as he listened to Christopher.
“Do you really believe she’s not Fatima?” he asked further.
“Of course not. Her face can never be forgotten. Investigate what happened to her in the past years.” He started the engine as his mind is only focused on one thing, Fatima Mendez.
(Why would you lie to me, Fatima?) he thought to himself.
THE FOLLOWING MORNING, Grian called Christopher to tell him what happened to Fatima after she vanished without saying goodbye to anybody. “Her father died in an accident, Chris. Everything went downhill from there.”
[Flashback Start]
“DAD! DAD! P-PLEASE!” she screamed in agony as she lightly shook her father’s body. The thunder and rain accompany her pain and desperation.
“Help us!” She opened the car door and crawled outside with her broken legs. The rain poured down on her and the people around the road rushed towards her.
“Please h-help my.. father…” She felt numb, as if her body couldn’t register the pain she’s experiencing.
When the ambulance came, they took away Fatima. “No! Let me be with my father! He needs help, not me! PLEASE!” She desperately fought the medical professionals. Her eyes wandered to some of the medical team putting her father in a body bag. “STOP PLEASE, he’s still alive!”
“Miss Mendez, you need to calm down. We need to take you to the hospital now,” one of the people said. The rain poured down harder and she saw the man they got in an accident to be taken to the ambulance. Due to the man being carried, she couldn’t see his face.
[Flashback End]
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.
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
A MONTH LATER, THE two are celebrating their first month together. They decided to stay at home to enjoy a relaxing day because it's been hectic with the company that makes him very busy and exhausted every day. Fatima suggested that they take the day off and she'll cook them their food to celebrate.Of course, the family can't be left out."I can't believe Grian got my sister so easily. I hate this!" Hannah complained dramatically and Fatima laughed. Grian isn't here in the living room but is rather sleeping in Fatima's room to get some rest first. She's still cooking so he can get some rest before they eat at the dining table."You were the one suggesting to trip me so he'll catch me and we'll fall in love," Fatima said while squinting her eyebrows. Hannah crossed her arms and frowned."I didn't expect it to be so soon," Hannah said before rolling her eyes and everyone chuckled except Nikki, of course. She still doesn’t like Hann
FATIMA DROPPED OFF TIMOTHY in his school first. He started crying and asking for her so they stayed there for a few more minutes and reassured him. After that, they went to Philippe’s school and dropped him off as well. “Be careful and don’t do anything stupid, alright?” Fatima reminded him and he nodded.Philippe started walking to his school and was looking around to find Nikki but couldn’t. He walked to his classroom and as he was about to go inside, he saw Nikki walking to hers. He walked faster until he reached her and tapped her shoulder. She turned around and once she saw his face, she smiled. He waved his hand.“Good morning. Let’s eat lunch together later?” he asked and she nodded happily.“Sure!” she answered with a giggle. He nodded while smiling before going to his own classroom further away from hers. He walked down the halls and r
THE FOLLOWING MORNING, Fatima woke up early, feeling fantastic. The night before, she kissed Grian and it kept her awake all night because of how flustered she was. She only slept a couple of hours before waking up early in the morning to prepare breakfast.Philippe is going to school today since every other time that he was supposed to go, things get chaotic so he couldn't go to school. Nonetheless, the teachers in his school understood the situation.After she was done cooking, she looked at the clock and noticed it was 6:30 in the morning already. She was about to call Philippe to get ready but he soon came out of his room while yawning."Isn't it too early for you to get up?" he asked while rubbing his eyes and she shrugged."You need to get ready for school, now go," she ordered and he groaned."Do I really have to? I'm still so tired," he compl
Grian led Fatima to the middle of the ballroom. It feels like the world around them stopped as if it’s just the two of them there. It’s like a dream come true for Grian, the woman he’s been longing for is standing right in front of him in a beautiful red dress, ready for a dance. It feels surreal but it’s finally happening.When the music started, the people around them started dancing while they stood still and looked each other in the eyes. “You look so beautiful tonight, Fatima,” he said in a low tone and she smiled while blushing. Good thing it’s not that noticeable because of the blush from the makeup she’s wearing.“You’re looking fine as well,” she said while looking down. He held her chin and lifted it so she could see his face. “My eyes are up here,” he said with a smirk and she wrinkled her nose.“Everyone else
AFTER FATIMA, GRIAN, AND her youngest brother got in the car, they started driving to the venue. She was in the backseat with her brother while Grian was the one driving them. Her heart was pounding and felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. Nonetheless, she tried hiding how anxious she was. She noticed how Grian was glancing at her in the mirror inside the car.“What is it?” she asked and he blinked a couple of times before looking back at the road. He cleared his throat and she furrowed her eyebrows.“Nothing, just admiring a beautiful girl,” he smoothly answered and she scoffed but deep inside, she felt her heart flutter.Once they arrived at the venue, reporters were waiting at the entrance. Both of them breathed heavily before one of them smiled. “Don’t be nervous,” Grian said with a smile before looking at her and she eyed him. 
THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS the celebration of the beginning of the company that was newly owned by Grian. Not a lot of people were invited since it’s exclusive but they agreed for some reporters to join the event so everything can be broadcast on television. The event will be surrounded by guards so it will be high security. Grian is worried that something might happen to Fatima so he enhances the security of the place.Fatima and her siblings are getting ready for the occasion and they put on their clothes that were bought by Hannah. She insisted on buying everyone’s clothes and Fatima couldn’t refuse since her sister was persistent in doing so.Hannah is also getting ready with them and also brought a makeup artist with her and a hairstylist. “A bit excessive,” Fatima said as she looked at Hannah who was getting her hair and makeup done.“What? This is normal, get used t
GRIAN WALKED IN THE COMPANY and then got ready for the interview. It was announced that the new company owner will introduce himself on this day. Employees in the company know but outside of that, no one knows. Now that it was publicly announced that the CEO will be introduced, the news made their way to schedule an interview with him.He breathed heavily as he waited behind the stage. Everyone is waiting in anticipation as the clock ticks by. The room was noisy from everyone talking to each other including guests, investors, and partners of the company. Of course, they already know who the new owner is, but are still here for the new beginning of the company.A few more minutes went by and he was ready to go in front and say his speech. He fixed his tie and stood up from his seat. He drank some water before clearing his throat and checking the speech he made again. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.He wal
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