Amari's Point of View I was smiling from ear to ear while fixing myself in front of the mirror. I still remember that one of the famous designers wants me to become one of her models. She met me earlier but said she knows I'm good at modeling just from my posture and beauty. Hermione also praised my designs. She even called me the ingenious diva in the design industry. She even asked us to have a collaboration design soon, which made me beam even more. It's rare to meet people like Hermione in the industry; she always gives her full support, especially those just starting, like me. But what made me happier was when she invited me to her exclusive party where well-known personalities and well-established designers would also attend. Patrizia and I were delighted to go here to the event venue. We both giggled whenever we remembered what happened earlier at the restaurant. Even Sachna's warning to me slipped my mind. I just ignored it, too, because it looked like he was trying to
Amari's Point of View I can still see the elevator where that man entered. I could not get out of my mind the thought that he was looking for me. I also feel different whenever I see him. It felt like I had known him for a long time, but I was unsure where or when we met. I know he is the guy I was on the plane with when I was on my way here to New York, and that was recently. But it seemed that I had known him for a long time, but I knew I had seen him for the first time on the plane. "Fleur?" I returned to reality and looked at Patrizia, who had been calling me. "You seemed in deep thought, I've been speaking word for word here, and you're not listening. Who is the lucky person?" Patrizia asked while grinning at me. I frowned at the last thing she said that made her laugh. "Don't tell me Mr. Pervert occupied it?" I was stunned by what she said. I can't deny that Patrizia is right. She knows me so well that even when I think, she can guess it. "Why should I think of him?"
Rafael's Point of View I asked Hans several times, but he did not bother to pay attention to me. I've asked him if he knows someone named Fleur, but the absurd guy smiles at me. I looked at Mira and asked her for help because I knew that when Mira asked, Hans would give his full attention to her. "Hans?" Hans looked up at Mira, and he sighed. He shifted his eyes to me and gave me a death glare. I shrugged my shoulders and grinned at him. I knew he wouldn't be able to ignore Mira. "I don't know any designer named Fleur. But with the models, I am not sure since they were using their screen names most of the time." Hans replied. Hans was right. Models indeed use screen names. Like me, I used Raf as my screen name, but the other models are far from their real names. Others use their real names. "Did you check on the list of names of the event staff?" Hans added, then glanced at Mira. I averted my eyes at Mira, who was busy checking the master list. I suddenly remembered the bra
Amari's Point of View When I got off the service, the VIP Lounge bouncers greeted me. They helped and escorted me inside the Lounge. Some press were trying to get close to me, so I was very grateful to the bouncers who blocked them. "Thank you for your assistance." I said to them when I finally got inside. They smiled and bowed their heads slightly. I looked around to find my purpose here in the VIP Lounge, "Excuse me? Where can I find this guy?" I asked one of the bouncers and showed him Kaizer's picture. "This way, Madam." The bouncer then guided me to the VIP area. We climbed a staircase with only ten steps. When we got to the space, he pointed to where Kaizer was sitting. The corner of my lips raised at what I saw. Kaizer was making out with someone. I saw how he flickered his tongue at the woman. I can hear the loud moans of the woman that you thought no one else could hear and see what they were doing. I slowly walked closer to where Kaizer was. I was only on their sid
Rafael's Point of View After the successful event on the runway, my friends and I went to the VIP Lounge. Hans threw a celebration party, and Mira arranged it. Even though I was not in the mood to go out and have fun, I attended the party. After all, I also thought of just drinking and getting wasted all night. I can't get out of my mind what I saw and heard earlier. My plans got ruined. I had not even started my plan to propose to Fleur to be my date. Is that guy her boyfriend now? I have also seen them several times and am not happy about it. I bitterly smiled. I can't even understand why I feel this way whenever I see them. Am I jealous? I shook my head and laughed a little. No. I am not jealous. First of all, why should I? I opened a beer bottle before me and drank it instantly. "Are you okay, Raf?" I turned to Mira, who was sitting next to me. I smiled at her and nodded. "Of course I am." I answered Mira. But obviously, she did not believe what I said. "Is this still
Amari's Point of View "Do I have to return to Paris to help Attorney David for the case?" I worriedly asked Patrizia. David is Patrizia's college friend, and he is also Patrizia and Auntie Lileth's lawyer. "No, David and I can handle it. But when the case hearing starts, you are needed to be there. So, in the meantime, take a vacation first and relax." Patrizia explained while busy packing her things. She will return to Paris first to deal with the case we will file against Sachna. "Are you going to fix the case or the progress between you?" I teasingly said. Patrizia's face turned red, which made me laugh. "Blushing!" I sneered at Patrizia's blushing face. But she laughed with me, too, while organizing her luggage. "Are you going to confess to David?" Patrizia stopped arranging her things and turned to me. She just smiled and shook her head. I immediately sat beside her when I noticed her eyes turning red. "Oh? I thought you said you would confess to him when you are succe
Rafael's Point of View I woke up with a headache from a hangover. I drank again last night to have a peaceful sleep. Since the night I kissed Fleur, I can't have a pleasant rest. Fleur was always on my mind. I wonder what she's doing now and who she is with. And that makes me sick because all I can do is ask myself. My phone rang, so I took it from under my pillow. It was my alarm clock. It was already one in the afternoon, just like these past few days. I woke up at midday again. I don't eat breakfast or lunch. Mira and Hans left some food in my fridge, but I did not bother to eat it. And I am sure Janica will be here again later to check if I am still alive. Hans told Janica to constantly check on me because the penthouse might smell stinky afterward. My phone rang again; this time, it was a call from an unknown number. And because of boredom, I answered it and put the speaker on. "Hey baby, can I come to your condo?" My head hurt even more when I heard a woman from the oth
Rafael's Point of View The call ended. And I only did one thing. I almost ran the whole venue to get to wherever Fleur was. I roamed my eyes around, and then I finally saw Mira. Fortunately, she saw and immediately greeted me."Mira"I said to her while looking around. "Calm down, Raf. Stop looking around. She is sitting with us in the right corner of the table."Mira said. I instantly shifted my eyes to the table where Hans was sitting. I saw Hermione talking to him. My eyes laid on the woman sitting beside Hermione. It was her. Fleur. I can't keep my eyes on her. I caught myself staring at her again, just like the first time when I saw her on the airplane."Come on, Raf. Stop drooling on her."Mira joked and patted me. And that brought me back to reality. I just chuckled at her."Stop smiling, Raf. You look like an idiot."Mira said while smiling. I smiled like crazy, then averted my eyes back at Fleur. She was smiling while talking to Hans and Hermione."Mira, am I dreaming?"I a
AMARI FLEUR'S POV"Fleur, please talk to me," Rafael pleaded but I remained silent and keep my distance away from him."Fleur, I have been waiting for you to come back, I kept searching for you. Then, now you are getting married to my brother?" Rafael added."Please, Rafael, let me go. I am now happy with your brother so leave us alone." I said to Rafael but he still continue following me."How about Aella, she has a lot of similarities with me, is she my daughter?" Rafael said which made me nervous."Rafael, please, don't do this, just let me go and stop concluding things," I said but what shocked me is when Rafael kneeled in front of me. "Please, Fleur, choose me, we can runaway together. You don't need to get married with my brother." Rafael said as he reached for my hands. "Are you insane? I can't hurt your brother just like that. I love him." I said which made Rafael stood up."Yes, I am insane. I lost my sanity because of you yet you can afford to hurt me like this." Rafael sa
AMARI FLEUR'S POVI was busy with my work when Neil sat beside me on the sofa while Aella was busy with her toys. Neil reached for the TV remote control and turned it on just in time for the Business News channel. It was his favorite channel, so Neil was so focused on watching. Suddenly, Aella came to Neil and sat on his lap; I smiled to see my son so happy."And here's our top businessman of the year, Mr. Rafael Villarante," the Interviewer said. I stopped my work and then got my attention. I couldn't take my eyes off the TV, especially when Rafael was smiling."Daddy," Aella said, which surprised me; she was looking at Rafael and calling him daddy."You look gorgeous, Mr. Villarante. Is it because of your love life?" The Interviewer asked, and I could see Rafael's smile. Does Rafael have a love life? Does he love someone else? I immediately reached for the remote and turned off the TV, not realizing that I was starting to cry. I rubbed it quickly, then fixed myself."Go back to your
AMARI FLEUR'S POVFLASHBACKI woke up in a putting room, and I was about to stand up from the bed, but I felt a headache. I couldn't remember why I had a zero, so I immediately looked for my phone."You're awake," said a man sitting on the edge of my bed. I frowned as I tried to recognize the man in front of me."Neil? Neil Gutierrez?” I said then laughed when I met my friend during my student years at the Business Academy, he smiled at me then walked closer."It's good that you still remember me; how are you feeling?" Neil asked. I smiled then shook my head at him."What happened to me? Why am I here in the hospital? The last thing I remember is that I was supposedly on my way to the airport to pick up my Mom," I said, then suddenly remembered my car on fire. I felt a headache so Neil immediately supported me."Don't worry, just relax, Amari," Neil said and smiled at me, but I suddenly remembered the men chasing me and shooting at my car."Neil, my life is dangerous. I don't know, bu
RAFAEL'S POVWeeks have passed, and we have asked all the houses closest to where the accident happened. We didn't see Fleur but continued to press charges against Zerina Cortez. We are very grateful to Mr. Cy Veron, who became the star witness in the case. Because of what happened, Zephanie seems to have lost his sanity, so he was admitted to the Psychiatric Hospital. When Zerina Cortez ended up in prison with her parents, Mr. Veron brought Zephanie's son, Mr. Veron, to another country to be treated there.Fleur's Mom couldn't stop crying because of what happened, fortunately Mr. was always by her side. Buenaflor. We only pray that Fleur is in good condition because, according to the police, there is no sign; they said they saw a trace of blood not far away. Fleur may have gotten out of her car before her car completely exploded."What's up?" Fleur's Mom asked me. I sighed as I shook my head. Fleur's Mom smiled at me and then hugged me."Don't worry, Rafael, we will see Fleur too." F
AMARI FLEUR'S POVAs I received a messaged from Mom, I immediately headed to my car to pick her up at the airport. Mom and Aunt Lilet already arrived and, in the meantime, she is at a restaurant, she will be waiting for me there to have lunch.I already informed uncle Franco about Mom and Aunt Lilet's arrival, which is why they are busy preparing their house for their arrival. I didn't even go home last night because there was no one there. Klaus let me stay at his condo unit while he went to Devera's family gathering. Their family invited me but I chose not to go because I wasn't in the mood either.I was driving when I noticed that my phone kept ringing. I checked the screen and it was an unregistered number that's why I didn't answer the call. But a few minutes have passed and it's still ringing. I swiped the answer button then turned on the loudspeaker."Hello, who is this?" I said while still driving the car."Son," Said a familiar voice on the other line. I suddenly felt a tight
TIMOTHEO’S POV"Sir, here is the second DNA test you requested." The hospital staff spoke and then handed me the DNA test I had done earlier.“Thank you.” I spoke sparingly then handed over an envelope containing money. I immediately went straight to my car. I decided to read the result when I got home that's why I drove home in a hurry.As I got home, I immediately went straight to the stairs and passed Zerina and Zephanie in the kitchen. It seemed that they didn't notice me which is good because I need someone to read the two DNA results I did.When I entered the room, I immediately approached the bed but the previous DNA test I had done was not there. I was about to call Zerina to ask her but I immediately noticed that the envelope I was looking for was on my table. When I touched the envelope, my forehead immediately wrinkled, it was already opened. But I ignored that and immediately read the results. It was a DNA test between me and Ms. Amari Fleur Guevarra.When we first met h
ZEPHANIE'S POV"Ms. Cortez?” Language of the private investigator which I hired."Sit down and give me updates." I said this then finished the wine I was drinking. The investigator sat in front of me and dropped an envelope."That's Ms. Cortez are the pictures I took yesterday.” Language of the investigator. I put down the wine glass and immediately reached for the envelope. As I opened it, it immediately dawned on me. It was Rafael and Fleur. They looked so happy together and took the photo at a fastfood chain. The next photo is them inside the car then followed by a photo which is Rafael was holding Fleur's hand. I immediately tore it up and threw it away."Just here? What else did you find out?!” I hate language."According to my source, they have known each other for a long time, about six years ago Ms. Cortez. They met at New York Fashion Week. Mr. Villarante was a model while Ms. Guevarra was a designer and one of the models too. Also based on my obtained information, after New
AMARI FLEUR'S POV"We're here," Rafael said. From the window I could see a vast land. I frowned then turned to Rafael.“Where are we? Shall we talk here?” I asked, and he smiled."Let's get out of the car first, I'll show you something," Rafael said, then got out of the car. I immediately went to the right side of the vehicle to open the car door."So, where are we?" I will ask. Rafael smiled at me and then pointed to a small hut."In that hut, that's where we're going," Rafael said. I frowned as I looked at the hut he pointed to."Why there? What's up?" I'm still curious. Rafael smiled and then suddenly pulled me by my hand. We both ran towards the hut he was talking about. And when we got to the front of itust admired it like that. This hut is just so beautiful up close. It looks small when you look at it from a distance, but it is big and up close.“I had it done two years ago. That was because Dad was forcing me to go home to manage his company. I don't have my own house here and
RAFAEL’S POVI went straight into the restaurant, where Zephanie was waiting for me. Supposedly, Zephanie and I will meet Fleur to discuss our wedding, but since everything is clear between Fleur and me, I will not prolong all of this. I am planning to end this arranged marriage because in the first place I did not agree to it. And if I were to marry anyone, it would be Fleur and no one else.As I walked towards Zephanie's table, I was slightly surprised to see his and my parents there. I immediately approached my parents and paid respect to them and the same to Zephanie's parents. Even though I was wondering, I sat down next to Zephanie. They all had big smiles on their faces, which worried me a little."I wasn't expecting you to be here, mom, dad." I spoke to my parents but they still smiled at me and so did Zephanie's parents."What's happening?" I whispered to Zephanie but she just smiled at me. "Let's wait for your wedding designer and then we'll talk about everything." Zephanie