Chapter 5

We arrived at Club Sirene, located on the 16th floor of Agua Hotel in the beautiful City of Chicago. Bella pulled me inside into a couch where I saw a man seated. “Marco, we’re here!” Bella waved as we approached him. “Marco, this is my best friend Alle" Bella introduced.

“It’s so nice to meet you Alle. I'm Bella's cousin,” he extended his hand which I gladly shook. I smiled at him and he reciprocated. I could see his one energetic kind of man. Right away, he ordered margaritas and martinis for us while he chose whisky.

Because I focused on my studies, I don’t really go to clubs. I drink occasionally, yes, but not that hard. We talked a lot of things about Marco on why he's in Chicago and we learned that he got involved in a fight because he defended a woman from a jerk. I find it cute though but still, it was trouble. Maybe the girl is special.

As he talked, I find his reasons funny and stupid. He left because he wanted his parents to cool down and bound to return to New York after a week.  They're so pissed about his suspension. Who would not, right?

Bella mentioned to him that I'm broken-hearted. He suggested we drink and let the stupid pain out. "Damn! Why men hurt innocent and beautiful women!” he murmured and that surprised me. Was he referring to that woman he saved? I believe that woman has something to do with him. Marco is one straightforward person and I like to be friends with him. He could light up our emotions by being bold and true.

I felt like I'm a bit drunk and I wanted to burst out the feeling inside me. “I think I lost him” was my first sentence. They looked at me dumbfounded but opted to listen.

Since I was a child, I'm one spoiled brat that my parents let me do what makes me happy. My mom's bedtime stories made me believe in fairy tales about princes and princesses. As young as 6, I wanted to marry Chadrick. I thought he was my prince, my hero.

My parents didn't take it seriously because, for them, I was just their little mischievous princess. Though Chad is 12 years older than me, I never care. Whenever I’m lonely he makes me happy. For me, he's the answer to all my problems.  Ever since I was a kid I ran to him, my confidante, I trusted him in everything.

I chose to look for him to fix my toy or do my homework even my parents were around. He's the first person who comes to my mind whenever I encountered something. Even though I was such a bothersome to him, he makes sure he could make time for me. He was cautious to not let me down. If he does due to his work, he makes sure to make it up to me.

I ran to him if my parents scolded me. I ran to him if I wanted to go shopping or when I got no ride to school. In short, I relied all my issues on him. I wanted to spend time with him every day. I love how he made me feel like anything is possible.

If convenient with my age he tagged me along with his friends on trips and tours. I was really exasperating, sometimes he canceled his dates when I was about to throw my tantrums. I purposely caused most of the reason for their split. Well, I did all I could to break them off. Those women find me infuriating, a selfish spoiled leech. I wanted him all for me. Yeah, insane or whatever you called it. 

"Maybe you’re just in love with the thought of falling in love with him," Bella said in a gentle manner. I guess she was right but not until what happened a few days ago. I have not prepared myself for it.

After five months of being busy because of my studies, he was changed.  He has never treated me the way he did at the party. He didn't even checked on me.

All my life I depended on him and it hurts that my knight has become another woman’s knight. The pang of pain in my chest was killing me.

Marco shifted from his seat “What does she look like?"

“She’s beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated. I answered exhaustedly. Then my sob turned into a cry when I recalled she got bigger boobies than mine.

Bella snapped “childish! That’s hilarious” she hit my shoulder. She mocked me like nuts for comparing boobies.

I cried and laughed at the same time. In other circumstances, we could say that the tears were because of joy but for me, it was the unbearable pain. As I mixed my tears with laughter, Argggh, I was a total mess!

Not able to hold the pain I cried it all loud. Bella hugged and comforted me. “Bella, he's really smitten by that woman. What should I do? I said wearily.

 “Let’s prove if he's truly smitten by that woman” that was Marco. “What do you mean?” I reacted with a narrowed eyes.

“Look, since you're a kid, he was always there to guard you but not until a few days ago," he said. "Something’s odd. Maybe he likes you but chose to let go," that added to my confusion. "We don’t know his personal reasons,” he held his chin with his thumb and smirked.

“I'm confused, please enlighten us” Bella responded.

"Alle is quite drunk and if we call Chadrick to pick her, in this state, at this time - and he gladly came, I can smell something fishy," he explained vaguely. "What are you talking?" Bella questioned. "I'm a guy, so trust my guts Okay?” Marco answered.

“Are you sure this won’t add pain to her?" Bella asked worriedly. "Aren't we imposing false hope? she added.

“Bella, do you want to help your best friend?" she quickly nodded. "Do you see how messed up she is? She looks terrible feeling like shit!” Marco pointed at me.

“Jeez, you two stop arguing" I protested.  “Is the plan fine with you? Seems dangerous” Bella asked alarmed.

In a second without a thought, I replied desperately. “Yes, I want to give it a try.”

Marco clapped his hands with excitement “Give me his digits and it’s time we find out”.