This chapter wouldn't be filled with sunshine and banter, but with the harsh glare of headlights carving through the darkness. Brace yourself, reader, for the shadows that lurked around that last shared coffee are about to step into the light. The questions might sting, but facing them is the only way to mend the cracks in my shattered world, one blurry memory at a time.
This is a simple reminder for this chapter which contains a flashback about the whole thing that happened at the bar before the accident.
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Flashback
Third Person's Pov
The velvet portiere swallowed her whole, muffling the city's roar into a distant hum. Stepping into The Gilded Cage, The woman felt like a moth drawn to forbidden flame. Crystal chandeliers cascaded like frozen waterfalls, their prisms splintering the light into a thousand glittering shards. Polished mahogany gleamed like dark water, reflecting the hushed murmurs of power brokers and socialites, their laughter like champagne bubbles popping in slow motion.
She stood in the doorway, a lone onyx pebble dropped onto a silk tapestry. Her simple green satin dress, a stark contrast to the jewel-toned gowns and crisp tuxedos, felt like a badge of defiance. She was here for a reason, and the opulent atmosphere, instead of intimidating, fueled her resolve.
Isang lalaking naka tuxedo ang tumabi sa kanya, ang mga ngiti nito sa labi ay napakalawak, ang mga mata ay parang nagtatasa. "May I escort you, Miss Beautiful?" Ang kanyang boses ay makinis na parang gintong ginto, ngunit nakita ng babae ang kislap ng kalkulasyon sa kanyang mga tingin.
"No, thank you." Ang kanyang boses ay isang mala velvet brushstroke laban sa cacophony. "I'm here to meet someone."
Napawi ang ngiti ng lalaki, napalitan ng kisap-mata ng pagkagulat. "Ah, a rendezvous then? Intriguing."
Lumapit siya ang lalaki at bumulong. "Perhaps I can be of assistance?"
Mabigat ang hangin sa amoy ng pera at pribilehiyo, ngunit pinigilan ng babae ang kanyang sarili.
"I'm sure I can manage," sagot niya, kumikinang ang mga mata niya. "The name is Nathalia Sera Gomez."
Isang ngiti ang pumulupot sa labi ng lalaki. "Ah, yes, Miss Nathalia Sera. My Dearest Friend."
Hindi muna siya kumubo pero nang makabawi ay nagtanong ito. "And you are...?"
"Call me Kevin," alok niya sabay abot ng kamay. "At your service, Miss?"
"Kheeana"
"Okay, Miss Kheeana"
Their hands met, a brief clash of flesh and ambition. Her grip was firm, unyielding, a silent promise that she wouldn't be underestimated.
"Please lead the way, Kevin" saad ng babae.
"No need, I'm already here" putol agad ng dalaga na kaagad ikinatingin sa kanya ng dalawa
"Excuse me" putol ng lalaki saka siya yumuko at iniwan ang dalawang babae.
"He is too formal" komento ni dalaga.
"Ay hayaan mo na Ate Kheeana, ganyan talaga yan" saad ng dalaga at nilapit ang ulo sa tenga ng babae. "Binabantayan kasi ng daddy niya" bulong niya pa.
"Okay, As you say so"
"Halika ka na Ate Kheeana, kanina ka pa hinihintay ng wifey mo" nakangiting sabi ni dalaga kasabay non ay ang paghila niya sa kamay ng babae papunta sa lugar kung saan umiinom si ang asawa ng babae.
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