9 Years Later

Chapter 6 - Letting It Out

HER

(Present)

THE MEETING WAS A BLUR. I kept my head down the whole time so as not to meet his gaze. As soon as the meeting was over, I stepped out and headed straight to my office. Carla followed me inside and gently closed the door behind us.

"What is going on? Is there something wrong?" She said, sounding concerned.

I went straight towards the glass window and stared outside. I feel dazed and feel like I am about to pass out.

"Do you know him? Don't tell me he was the guy you left back home?" She asked. I looked at her and nodded.

"Oh my Gosh, you're an idiot! That's why you never want to talk about it whenever I bring it up! You have the nerve to leave that gorgeous man! He looks like a GQ model! You probably feel so stupid right now!"

"Carla, can you please be serious? What am I going to do? Do you think he will be here a long time? Mr. Archer probably just introduced him, and he will go back home soon, I hope."

"Oh Alecx, you probably did not hear? He is staying here indefinitely to oversee the new hotel project." She replied.

"What?! The new hotel design that I just finished?" I exclaimed.

"Yes, Miss, you heard me right! Mr. Archer and your GQ Model are co-owners of that hotel. I spoke with him this morning before the meeting. I was here early before you arrived, so we already had a small talk. He is excited about it. This is his first hotel in the city, but he has other hotels in nearby states. You're toast, girl!" She replied in litany.

I'm definitely in trouble! How can I face him again? I slowly went to my chair and sat up feeling defeated.

Carla sat beside me in the adjacent chair and continued, "But seriously Alecx, he looks like a wonderful guy. Why did you break up, why did you leave him? What happened?"

I remained quiet for a while. She does not know the whole story. But then, I think it is about time to let it out. Let Carla know about my past....

HER

(Flashback)

I just finished my shift from the restaurant. Paul texted me that he is busy and will not be able to pick me up. I went out of the back door of the Bistro and as soon as I stepped out, there he was again! This guy will not leave me alone!

He was smiling widely while standing in front of his black BMW. He is wearing a black Lacoste polo shirt paired with rugged jeans and topsider. Even though this guy makes my blood boil, I must admit, he is really gorgeous! He looks like a Greek God! He kept that disarming smile while walking towards me.

"What are you doing here?" I said annoyed.

"It is already late; I am picking you up." He replied.

"Did you even hear what I told you last night? I already have a fiancée! I'm actually waiting for him." I said angrily.

"So, where is he? I don't see him anywhere." He grinned sheepishly while pretending to look around for my "fiancée."

I looked at my phone and told him, "Actually he just texted, and he said he is running late. You're probably making him work too much!"

"Then, I can take you home instead. I promise, I'll bring you home safely." He looked honest when he said it.

"I'd rather take a cab." I walked past him, but he continued to follow me.

As soon as I was on the main road, I was able to hail a cab right away and went inside but he also followed me all the way inside the cab.