Wounded Heart (Heart Series #1)

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

"Nous t'aimons, Bellatrix!" I heared from the bunch of people waiting outside.

Weh? Love niyo 'ko? Sinabi na sa'kin 'yan ni ano... ni Altair.

Kumaway ako sa kanila at ngumiti bago pumasok sa van. I just had my shoot earlier this morning and I'm already starving!

"Bonjour, Mademoiselle Bellatrix," bati sa akin ng PA ko.

"Bonjour," I greeted back with a wide smile. "What will be my next appointment, Gina?" I asked.

"According to your schedule, you have a meeting with Miss Adette later at 2 pm," she replied.

I nodded. "Mangeons d'abord. Je meurs de faim."

She looked at me with confusion. "Ma'am, basic French lang po ang alam ko," she stated in a small voice making me laugh.

"Oh! I'm sorry, Gina! Anyway, what I am saying is kumain na tayo! I'm starving!" I chuckled. "Where do you want to eat ba?"

"Gusto ko ng pizza, Ma'am," she replied.

It's been over two years since I moved here. It wasn't easy but I had to deal with it. Sometimes, I feel bad for leaving my unsolved problems. But then, I realized that moving here was the right choice. Somehow, I was able to slowly move on from my past. Constant online consultation with Dr. del Rosario helped me. I am also thankful to Gina. She's not just my PA, she's a friend too!

"Ah, Gina, you can take your day-off tomorrow. I will just meet with Tita Shane tomorrow," I said while waiting for our food.

She nodded. "Thank you, Ma'am."

I knew that staying here in Paris, away from those who hurt me, made me feel better. Yeah, better... but never the best. From the beginning, I know that I was at my best during those times I was with him. And speaking of, it's been exactly three years today since we broke up. Everything that happened between us were three or more years ago. Parang kahapon lang. Time flies so fast. But healing wasn't.

"Happy 3rd break up anniversary, Altair. Malapit ka na rin mag-birthday," I whispered.

Pagkatapos namin kumain ni Gina ay bumalik na 'ko sa office—my own headquarters. I just launched my own cosmetic line earlier this year. Probably, I'd be launching Sophisticated Beauty in Manila on November.

"Bonjour, Mademoiselle Adette. Allons à mon bureau," I greeted her with formality.

Pagkapasok sa office ko ay hinayaan ko muna siyang magsalita. She wanted to invest in my company but she said she has a condition. I wonder kung ano 'yun.

"Ma fille veut être un modèle de votre entreprise. Pensez-vous que vous pouvez l'aider avec ça?" she said.

[My daughter wants to be a model of your company. Do you think you can help her with that?]

"Eh bien, elle doit d'abord passer un entretien," I replied.

[Well, she needs to undergo some interview first.]

As soon as I finished all of my appointments, umuwi na ako at dumiretso sa kwarto para matulog. I'm so tired!

"Ang ganda mo lalo na kung wala kang suot na kahit ano," a man said and held me aggressively.

"Stop... please, tama na. Don't touch me. Please... let go of me," I whimpered.

"Arte mo! Siguradong ipapapatay ka rin naman, bakit hindi pa kita pakikinabangan." I heard their devilish laugh.

"Help! Somebody help!"

I woke up panting and sweating in bullets. It's 2 am and I was awaken by that nightmare. Kahit pa narito ako ngayon sa Paris, my past haunted me. That one nightmare seemed to be a tattoo on my brain.