Chapter 76: Pre-celebration Sofia's POV “You're really improving with your cooking, Ma'am Helena,” I chuckled at what our chef said. “It's because I have a great teacher, I guess?” I replied, making him laugh. “You're not going to fire me, would you?” He asked for the hundredth time. “I won't do that, even if I became one of the greatest chefs in the world. You've worked with my mom for almost ten years, Josh. That's why stop asking if I will fire you because my answer will always be the same: I won't, okay?” I chuckled while seasoning the chicken. I remembered what happened last week. After I agreed to his proposal, I didn't know if I answered the right thing or not. “Helena? Aren't you busy this week?” Mom suddenly showed up and went to the refrigerator. “Not that busy, Mom, because we already finished all the paperwork last week,” I said while sautéing the onions and garlic in the pan. She went to the table and opened a box of ice cream, which made me crave it, too. “Mom,
Chapter 77: Night Swimming Sofia's POV It took us an hour before we could finally arrive at the hotel we were staying at. I even slept in the car, but Alex woke me up when we arrived. “Let me carry your luggage, Helena,” he insisted, which made me glare at him. “What?!” he stopped, asking for my reaction. “That's the first time you've said those words, Alex,” I said, and he just shrugged his shoulders. We went inside the hotel, and I was surprised that the others were already there. They were even looking at us while we were laughing together because of his silliness. “I'm sorry we're late,” I added, seeing that they’d been waiting for too long. I looked at Marcus, and he seemed surprised, but I just gave him a broad smile. I wasn't even aware of the other guests' names, but what's important is that I'm with Alex. “Let's book a room now,” Natalie encircled her arm around Marcus's, and we went to the front desk. Natalie and Marcus would share a room together, just like the o
Chapter 78: Truth or Dare Sofia's POV After that night of swimming, the group decided to have a camping trip at the beach. We had fun last night, and we already knew each other here. I’m trying to wake Alex, but he’s still asleep. I even slapped him three times, but he didn't want to wake up. “Alex! Come on, wake up! I told you last night that you shouldn't drink too much!” I messed up my hair. Georgia’s boyfriend and Hector helped me last night carrying Alex because he fell asleep due to being too drunk. “I'm still asleep, Helena. Get off me!” He’s trying to push me because I'm sitting on his back. “No! Wake up! I'm hungry!” I shouted at him, which made him mess up his hair. “Damn! Okay, fine, get off!” He sounded irritated. “Do you remember what you did to me last night?” His forehead is knotted. “What?! What did I do?!” He became hysterical and covered his body. “What the hell are you doing?!” I threw him the pillow. “What happened last night?” He became serious, which m
Chapter 79: Is he mad Sofia's POV It was already six in the morning, and we decided to go back to the hotel. I didn't see Marcus leave his tent; it was only Natalie. Is he mad? He just walked away last night without answering my question. “I'll take a shower first,” I grabbed all my stuff and didn't wait for Alex to answer because he was still sleepy. When I'm done taking a shower, I just wear a yellow dress. Mom bought this for me last year, and I haven't worn it. It's kinda cute, and this colour really made my skin glow. I went out, and I saw Alex still sleeping. I started to blow-dry my hair and tied it after I was done. I only put light makeup on my face. I wanted to wake up Alex, but I decided to let him sleep. It was already late when we decided to sleep last night. But then, before I could go out of our room, he sat on the bed. “Where are you going dressed up like that?” His voice sounded still sleepy. I turned around to look at him. “Eat breakfast, I guess? Isn't i
Chapter 80: Trapped Sofia's POV I didn't make a sound while he was hugging me; I could even hear his heartbeat. I feel embarrassed at the same time because of our position right now. But I'm too afraid to separate from him. I shouldn't have gotten in this elevator a while back. We ended up trapped here. “Do you have your phone with you?” He asked me, but I just shook my head. “I charged it before leaving the room,” I answered him because it was true. He looked for his phone to call for help, but it was out of battery. He sighs. We can't see anything because it's too dark. I am slightly separated from him. And we both sat on the floor. We stayed like this for almost five minutes, but no one was coming to help us. I hugged myself; at least I had company here; it would lessen my fear. I heard him clear his throat. “How is life being Presley?” He suddenly asked me. I thought he would never talk to me. It made me a little bit calm because of his question. “I have a great mom; I m
Chapter 81: Workaholic Person Sofia's POV Marcus and Natalie announced after what happened in the elevator that the pre-celebration for their wedding was already done. It only takes three days since they told us that it was extended. Their wedding is one month from now. After we went home that day, I also found out that Marcus and Natalie had a fight. Lianth told me. I don't know if it's because she saw us so close at that time. I was just scared, and we just talked about life. There's nothing wrong with it. I mean, Marcus is already engaged with Natalie, and I have no plan of ruining their relationship. I am not that kind of person. I’d rather stay away than ruin their relationship. Did she just get jealous? Marcus and I didn't do anything wrong in the elevator. I feel guilty because of what happened to both of them. I sigh and look at the laptop. “Having deep thoughts?” Alex suddenly appeared in my office. “Not really, I'm just thinking about Natalie. I have no intention o
Chapter 82: I'm not a threat. Sofia's POV “What's wrong with them?” The old lady asked the man beside her. “I don't know,” he shrugged. “Can't they just go outside? They are so disturbing,” the girl said, and it seems Natalie heard what she said. “You! Shut up! Do you know who I am?!” She faced the lady that made her scared. “Stop it, Natalie,” I'm trying to be calmer, but she's still making a scene. “Oh, come on! Stop pretending, Sofia! I knew it was you all this time and not Helena!” She slammed her bag on the table. The customers are getting scared because of the way she's acting. I was about to talk when she laughed. “Are you here to take revenge? Oh, come on! You won't get back to us, Sofia. I already made your life miserable before, and I can do it again right now!” What she said made me knit my forehead. I have no idea what she's talking about. “Marcus loved you before, but not now. He's already mine! And guess what?! No matter how you pursue him, her mother will ne
Chapter 83: Kidnapped? Sofia's POV After that day, I never had communication with Marcus or with Natalie. My life became peaceful because no one disturbed me again or kept on calling me Sofia, where I was not. It's been a month, and I have become too busy with our business. Mom also went out of the country because she was going to visit some of her relatives. That's why I'm left here alone. “Ms. Helena, there's an invitation for you,” Elisha handed me an invitation card, and when I opened it, it was a wedding invitation. I sigh when I see who’s getting married. Their wedding will be held tomorrow. “Thank you,” she smiled and left my office. They never forget to invite me after what happened. Maybe they already believe in me that I'm not the person they are referring to. Actually, I'm really planning to cancel being her bridesmaid because of what happened, but then it would be inappropriate if I did that. Besides, I already cleared myself that I'm Helena. I stood up and dialle