Chapter 26

Footsteps stopped him. He slowly put me down but he kept confining me with his arm. I heard the whisper of passers -by and its footsteps away because his frame is large and he's tall, passers -by didn't see me. His scent is mixed with alcohol and mint. I am deaf to my own heartbeat. I can't believe that after four years I can hold him again like this, I can smell him again like this. It's nostalgic.

Still panting because of his kiss and none of his own raised his hand to kiss his face. But he stop me by gripping tight on my pulse. My breathing turned ragged. I can feel the pain from his hold.

"Savier! What! You're hurting me!"

He did the same with one of my hands. I saw how he scanned my face like he longed for it in a long time. Then like a remote control, his face turned dark. His grip tightened.

"You really like to play with men in your little hand huh?"

My forehead furrowed. my gaze shifted to his dangerous eyes.

"What are you saying? Savier, heck!" I tried to flinch but he's too strong.

"I saw you earlier with your husband outside and now I'll see you here in the dark with another man?" he smirked mockingly. "I won't surprise because eversince you're like that!" he hissed. I closed my eyes, now I get it. He knew Caleb and I were married. But I remember that Jezel and I were together here. What is his blowing up? And because I am hurt. I will play fair. Damn you Savier!

"And what is that to you ?! Whether I flirt o with others, what is that to you?" I pointed hard at his chest. Because of my scream he let go of my wrist. He remained cold and stoic again. He just looked at me intently. Fuck!

"You're with Jezel right ?my ex bestfriend and my ex boyfriend were together! " I said artfully and raised an eyebrow at him.

" What ? You fufcked her? Is she delicious? Did you taste her pussy like a fucking candy? did you fuck her rough and wild? Did you- "I stopped and froze when he pushed me against the wall again.I want to cry and cry but not now! I will never be look like a mess in front of him! Not again! Come on Roxette! puzzle yourself!

I bravely looked at him badly. But my insides were trembling.

"If there's anything I want to hurt it's you Roxette! I want to hurt you !I want to undress you and hurt you in bed! I want to hurt you until you shout my name! "He hissed back and gripped my chin. I gasped and swallowed hard.

"I want to punish you too much!" Full emphasis he said in my ear. "The girl I love the most were married.fuck! "I felt regret in his voice. Anger and regret mixed as he tightened his grip on my jaw. Damn! he's drunk? Shit! He still loves me! It's like I had the courage!

"Y-You still love me .." I said almost in a whisper. our lips almost touch. I like him this near. I like the heat from his body.

"Yes" He answered before I was released and adjusted his rumpled suit without taking off his eyes on me.

"I would have loved you so much if you had just chosen me then. We will fight together but you never did. " his voice weakened and he looked at me coldly. He caressed my body before turning around and walking as if nothing had happened. I covered my mouth when he left. It was also a signal to release I cried a cry that night. In the morning I decided to go home.

The next day, because I was attending gatherings last night, Luca gave me a break. He said we would meet at a cafe.

Entering Ristorante 'Caffe'Domiziano, I immediately saw Luca. wearing a thick fashion eye glasses matching his floral hat.

"Good morning Luca." I greeted him and kissed him on the cheek.

"Buon- oh my gosh! What happened?" He looked at my face hysterically.

"What?" I wondered.

"You're stress! Look at your eyebags! Did you cry?" I took a deep breath and didn't answer him first when the waiter put down his ordered coffe latte.

"Grazie '" he said to the waiter and turned to me. "Why?" its question as if it already knows why I have eyesbags.

"I saw him last night ..." Luca knew what had happened to me before. as a model for their company ... he should also know the whole story of my life. He also did a backround check.

"Your uncle?" he answers me that I know is ironic.

I rolled my eyes. "He's not my uncle, Luca!"

"What evah!" he also stared at me and drank his coffee latte. "So you cried? Why? Still have a feelings for him?"

"Y-Yes .. he's my first it's so hard to forget him. And one more thing, why was he here last night?"

"Stupida! He's a business man and an elite architect right ?it's only natural for him to be among the imitators! "

"I know .. and he's with Jezel."

"Oh! That's hurt bigtime, bella '"

"Vaffanculo!"

"Ewww! We can't!" Disgusted he said and pulled out his invisible hair. "Speaking about your ex .. Here." He handed me an envelope.

"What's this?" I asked.

"I am giving you a chance to talk to your ex boyfriend Roxette. That's an invitation from Royale 'Company. They want to make you a model for their company. It's your chance! Your flight to Manila is tomorrow! Of course I'm with you!"

"Oh my god! Really ?!" my heart leaped with joy. Especially since I can go home. This is one of the reasons why I can't just go home because of the left and right schedules. Because I also have a three year contract with them.

"Yes! Bella '!" To my delight I hugged the gay friend. in the evening, I made a few calls to my mother. I mean, my real mother. Over the past four years we have had communication and I have learned that she has a sensible job and her own tailoring that she is passionate about. Somehow my longing for him diminished.

She was very happy with what I told her. I also called Aunt Anna to take me and Marrie home. Aunt Anna said that Dad's condition was still the same in the hospital. He said he was only awake once and could not talk much because of the water in his lungs. one of the reasons why I don’t want to depend on them to study is because I know dad’s hospital fees are expensive. Also one of the reasons I want to go home is because I want to know how the company is doing. If the James are doing well here.

The trip to Manila takes a few hours. I am wearing a thick jacket covered sleeveless wearing dyed when my black pants the jacket wearing. While Luca is busy with the calls on his cellphone.

It turned me on. "You will have your own car and driver remember the no driving policy of the company so you have your own driver! And one more thing ... call me if you want anything! That's the address of your condo tower and this is the black card. Buy all what you want. I'll call you tomorrow for your schedules for now you have to rest. "

"Thanks Luca! You are spoiling mde!"

"Well! I need to take care of you! You are our lucky charm!" We hugged for one last time before my own driver picked up my luggage. While in the car I looked at the papers I had signed and looked at the Royale 'Company information’s. I nodded because this Company is at the forefront of High Society. Damn, have I discovered this high end company yet? I can't believe it!

When I got inside my condo unit. I arranged the utensils first and cleaned myself before burying my body in the bed. I felt so exhausted! I am so worn out! Tomorrow, I have to go to Royale 'Company first before I can earn my mother and go to papa. My meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Royale 'Company was in the morning so in the afternoon I would earn money for my mother.

Unlike before, I already know how to cook. I cooked fried rice and omelets for my breakfast. I just opened fresh milk instead of coffee. I have to look fine at the meeting so I will drink milk. I spent a few minutes showering and picking up my clothes.Even the color of my make up that I thought about. I pulled inside the cabinet my skin tone romper shorts. I dyed it with flat sandals so they would notice my height. I combed my long hair so that there was no obstruction on my face that they wanted to look good.

"You have to look so fab bella '!" Luca looks even more tense than me.

"I am as fab as always, Luca." I giggled and imagined her staring at me.

"You witch! Go ahead! Let me know later! You can do that!"

"Yes ofcourse, Luca! Thanks for the opportunity!"

"Yes for you, bella '!" I turned off the call to watch the driver park in the basement of the building. I adjusted my carry -on gucci bag before heading to the elevator. At the front desk, the woman immediately looked at me earnestly.

"What Can I do for you Ma'am?"

"Uhm .. I have an appointment with the CEO."

"May I see your ID?"

"Of course!" I handed him my Favoloso ID '. I saw her jaw drop and looked at me with manly eyes.

"Oh my gosh! Wait ma'am..Here's your ID! Let me escort you. This way Ma'am." He returned the ID to me and it was he who guided me to the CEO floor. why is he so confused and afraid? Is their CEO still that terror?

The elevator rang and it led me out.

“This way ma’am.

"Okay, thank you." We stopped at a black door and it left me. I took a deep breath before I knocked the door.

"Come in." I heard a baritone voice. Suddenly I was attacked by a shiver in my chest. Fuck! I slowly opened the door. Its spacious office and the crystal wall that overlooked the whole of Manila opened up to me. There's an antique jars in each corner. the floor was also covered with black carpet. There is a gray and black sofa on the other side. I looked at its desk but no one was there? Who answered?

I finally entered when the door suddenly closed on its own. I turned my back. why did it close on purpose ... in my surprise Savier closed? The heck !? My eyes widened while he's staring at me coldly.

“S-Savier?”

He turned his back on me and headed for the swivel chair. He sat there with his elbows bent on the table.

"So, you're the popular model of Favoloso 'Company from Italy?" Baritone of his voice and no emotion. I couldn't answer and just nodded ... Fuck? He's the CEO ?!

"Sit." I blinked so hard when I woke up. I'm still standing! I sat in the chair in front of him. I still can't process what's happening. He's the CEO of Royale Company? Shit!

His jaw tightened because he was staring at me intently. I'm even more miserable! He was no longer really the Savier I had known and been with before! the way he look at me? It seems like a lot has changed in him. I can't seem to reach him and be honest.

"What's your name again?" he frown and opened the folder containing my informations. Business like his voice.

I swallowed hard and managed to chin up.

"Roxette Dela Rama ..... Sir--" I looked at the plaque with her name. CEO Savier Montenegro? He's a Montenegro? That's explain everything! So it means he's rich from the very beginning?

"---Montenegro ..."

"Dela Rama?" his eyes narrowed as he looked at me. "Shouldn't Santiago?"

I cleard my throat and straighten up.

"It's a p-private thing ... s-sir.."

"Okay." He said that I was not relieved to look. "Our company is critical of those accepted as our partnership. How do I make sure you don’t embarrass the company? What's your experiences? "Shit! In his voice it seemed to underestimate my ability. I was suddenly depressed.

"I- I graduated business management in the most expensive universities in Italy-"

"And in the end..you became model ?What's the connection in your course? " Damn! How can I explain everything to this person? If it seems like only small things came out of his mouth? Why does he seem to be taking revenge on me? My tears are sideways with various emotions. I'm just now. .. felt like this.

"I came here about your company's offer sir .."

"That's why I am asking ... Are you proud showing your body almost naked? Is that the kind of achievement you want? Huh?" he mocked. "You're not qualified to be our model.Get out !." I bit my lip. Fuck! He's taking this personal! does he just send me here to make me look like everything?

I couldn't stand it anymore and no matter what I stopped my tears were already dripping. I looked him in the eye even though it was blurred with tears.

"Is this about our past S-Savier? Huh?" I couldn't help but get up and grab my bag.

"I c-came here to talk about purely business but you're not taking this fairly." I sobbed like an idiot in front of him. I saw the ink on his arm. Oh no..a tattoo. It named..No Mercy. Fuck, he really is.

"Are you thinking only of your own feelings huh?" I sniffed at it while crying. "If I only knew you were the CEO I wouldn't have signed! If you were thinking of revenge for leaving you then ... then go on! Hurt me!" I shouted and almost choked of my words. "You didn't even think about what I was going through! Why I did that! Even though it was painful I did-"

My words were cut short when the swivel chair fell down due to his loud standing. In a blink..he pushed me on the wall. I almost fell but he was prompt. He rubbed my body with his body.

"Shut up!" he hissed .. his grip on my face hurt.

I closed my eyes and sobbed .. "I hate y-you ... I hate you .." It seemed to get worse to hear my sobs over and over again. He burried his face in my neck. My heart was pounding too much.

"Fuck! Fuck! Roxette!" he kissed my neck.

"No matter what I do..." . Instead I felt him caress my stomach.

"I want to be angry .. I want to hurt you too much! Damn it!" he punched the side wall on my side. I just froze and cried a lot. It was as if my heart would explode with excitement and scared of him ..

"I’m going home please."

His breathing hitched and I can almost feel his heart beat. Like me, his chest was pounding too.

"No ..." I feel his rough hand touch my thigh. I closed my eyes tightly. I shook and restrained his hand that wanted to enter the shorts of my romper.

"I'm going home ..." I replied weakly and avoided when it bit my ear. Damn! Savier! Why are you like this ?!

“I want to hurt you." He hissed in my ear .. "I want to hurt you now, Roxette ..strip. " he ordered me before releasing me .. He moved away from me a few feet before slowly removing his tie.

I was shocked when he slowly unbuttoned his polo shirt.

"S-Sav ..-" I shook I couldn't help but be scared because he wasn't like this then you were brutal.

"Strip your clothes, Roxette .." he warned before unbuckling his belt.