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• “Take care Bella. I’ll miss you!”
• I smiled and hugged Candice tightly. If it wasn’t for her support, I wouldn’t be the person whom I am now. Patting her head, I spoke gently. “I’ll be there for only five months. Once my contract is done, I’ll come back here.”
• Her teary eyes blinked several times before she hugged me back. Her shoulders were moving slightly. This dramatic friend of mine is always like this so I’m not surprised at all.
• “Call me once you depart.”
• I held my phone tight before nodding. “I will.”
• While waiting for my flight, I could feel the heaviness inside of me. Maybe because it’s my first time after three years that I will be away from my friend who used to comfort me when I feel down.
• After minutes of waiting, we were called out so I went to my designated flight number. I settled everything first and walked inside the plane to seat myself before looking outside the window, then it flew above.
• Slowly reaching the calm clouds from the sky, as if the wings could tear its shapes. Looking at it, it pleases my eyes. Back then, I couldn’t even appreciate the sky’s beauty and feel its peaceful colors of white and blue.
• From a distance, I saw a group of birds that flew altogether. What a beautiful scenery that a person like me could witness? Such warmth could never be replaced. Why didn’t I notice it earlier than later?
• I was just watching the clouds from the window until I felt that my eyelashes got tired and slowly dropped. When I woke up, a woman’s voice was already announcing our arrival soon. It was ten minutes later that the plane landed safely at the city of which I was born and raised. A place where I didn’t see for more than three years.
• “Good day Miss Daño! I was assigned to take care of you starting today.”
• A tan girl with cute curly hair welcomed me with a medium-sized billboard in her hands. There were two men in black suits as well, one of them carried my luggage while the other one was standing beside the energetic girl.
• I smiled. “How did you know that I took a rushed flight today? Even the reporters didn’t know.”
• She touched her glasses and shyly scratched her nape like an innocent child. “Well, our young master prepared your arrival beforehand. As you can see, he controlled the media for you to be comfortable in your flight and departure.”
• I explored my sight and realized that there were at least twenty people only, the staff were excluded. I didn’t notice that the people who were on the same flight with me weren’t even here yet.
• As I stared at the girl who’s obviously just around her teens, I find her features familiar, yet I couldn’t recall when I saw her before. Even the bodyguards were quite comfortable to be with too. As if we met each other before.
• I sighed. “So your boss knew?” I asked before she nodded. I was taller than her.
• Her hopeful eyes beamed as if she saw a goddess that made me chuckle a little bit. “Our young master knows everything Miss Daño. He also doesn’t want to exhaust you so he told us to let you rest for a couple of days before starting to work.”
• We walked towards a black Rolls-Royce car and went inside before the driver started the engine. The other two men followed us using a black BMW. Indeed, De Vila’s are hella rich!
• “I was glad when you signed the contract Miss Daño. You’re my idol since you were just starting your career in New York.” Her voice was filled with excitement.
• I giggled and nodded rapidly. “You knew me already even before I was hired by the C.C. company?”
• “Yes yes.” Her fingers intertwined together. “You can consider me as a faithful fan of yours. That’s why when our young master told us about the news, I could feel that my heart almost exploded.”
• “Why thank you….?” I intentionally cut my words.
• She smiled brightly. “I’m Mariel Miss Daño.”
• “Thank you Mariel.” I continued. She was a bubbly girl and I was entertained by her words until we arrived at a five-star hotel. The company itself arranged my stay for five months in a luxurious place.
• They guided me to my room and I was totally shocked to know that it was the most expensive and private room in this hotel. What the hell was the company thinking about spending so much money on me? Although I’m a top model in the industry, it was still unexpected.
• “You can call me if you need anything Miss Daño.” Mariel said before I bid my goodbye.
• I locked the door and placed my luggage on the side. It was such a tiring day to begin with. My head still feels dizzy after the long flight and my tummy was angry since my departure. I’m hungry.
• The room was literally luxurious. It has a wide space with its own living room and a king-size bed. The decor and design were pleasant to the eyes. It has a wide television and a big refrigerator, almost three times bigger than my entire unit in New York City.
• I was appreciating the exquisite beauty of the room when I realized something weird. As I focused myself on something, I heard a faint sound of water drops. That’s when it hit me that the entire room has a familiar manly scent crawling inside my nostrils. My eyes literally went big as it crept my soul out of me.
• The heck? This room has another owner? But Mariel and the two guards even guided me inside? Were they unaware of this sudden change of room? If the media knew, I would’ve been the headline of the news tomorrow.
• “You’re here…”
• I automatically froze the moment I heard a deep manly voice that made me fall head over heels for him before. I intend not to turn around to see the person behind me.
• I heard his footsteps slowly occupying the room. He still has this domineering aura that would make everyone shiver in an instance. However, I am the new me.
• I could feel his presence near me. “I was bored waiting for you here so I took a shower. I hope you don’t mind.” He said as if it was normal for an ex-couple to share a room.
• I smirked, turned around and shrugged my shoulders. I even almost gasped when my nose almost touched his bare chest. Good thing that I was able to compose myself on time.
• "So, why is Mr. De Villa here? Isn’t he too busy to personally meet a model like me?" It was a sarcastic statement. No wonder women would love to throw themselves at him, with such a good build and sharp features that would totally captivate their hearts.
• Once it happens, it'll be hard for them to escape. Loving him is a 'curse', but it's a good thing that I was already cured.