Maybe This Time(GirlxGirl)

Chapter 4

Sophia's POV

I was up a little earlier before my alarm. I've gotten a really bad headache, maybe because of overthinking. I haven't think much of problems before when Rafael is not in the country and there's no Joey in the office.

Rafael went out of the country to attend his family's business in different countries. As the eldest among his siblings, his parents gave him the responsibility to take good care of their business. I must admit, Rafael is a good catch, great actually. He double degreed in Engineering and Architecture in Paris and now studying Business Administration while working. He's smart, young, gorgeous and hot. Not all gorgeous men is smart. And not all smart men is gorgeous. He play along well with people. He used to model and left his career for their business. He never wanted to be a business man but there's nothing he can do but to do it for his family.

We've been together for 3 years and it doesn't feel good so I asked for a cool off while he was on a business trip. He never argued with me about the issue so I thought that it was fine with him. While he was away, I haven't thought yet the things I would do if ever he'll come back. And now that he's here, I am still puzzled and worst is that I can't think straight. I wanted to talk to him but I cannot find the courage to do so.

I was sitting in my car when I remembered about Rafael and his plan to take me somewhere. But I do not have much time, I have to go somewhere but before that, I need to drop the documents to the office. I totally forgot about it yesterday because I went straight to my car after the incident. I can't take this to my trip for it is due tomorrow. I drove to the office as quick as possible. I do not want my vacation leave to be wasted. I parked my car in front of the ILH building next to a 2016 Acura RLX when I noticed Joey stepped out of the car. Who's driving her?

I watched her ascend the stairs to the building's main entrance while I sit inside the car. She's gorgeous in her blue sleeve Pintuck Dress and silver stiletto heels. I stepped out of the car the moment she entered the building. I took the elevator all the way up to my office's floor. Once I entered my office I saw a note on my table.

Been calling you last night. I need the government files before it could be delivered to the tax office asap. Need to verify some account. Thanks.

-Joey

I haven't checked my phone since this morning so I immediately look for my phone inside my bag. I looked at the registered missed calls, it was indeed joey. I texted Mia to get the files from my office. I don't have much time to go on her office and deliver the files personally even if I really want to see her up close.

After some while, I rushed back to my car before it get towed for illegal parking. I drove til' I reached my destination.

"You're late." Axel leaned forward to give me a hug.

"Just needed to deliver some important things." I explained as I returned the hug.

I plot a vacation leave to make time for myself and my dad. Axel is my dad. He hired nanny rita to look after me. He offered me to live with him in LA but I resisted. I do not want to take his time from his new family, I am content that he's there to support me when I needed a father. A family.

We spent the whole day catching up and talking about Nathan. Did I mention that Nathan is my older brother? And Rafael's best friend? Unlike me, he never wanted to be with Axel since he married his wife. Nathan believes that Axel do not care about us especially him. He hold grudges against our father and I do not understand why. If there's someone that is rude, it was Nathan.

After spending a lot of time with Axel I felt a little relieved. Thanks to him and his professionalism. He is a psychiatrist and it helps me a lot to have a dad like him.

"It's getting late, sweetheart. I can drive you home if you want." He offered while glances at his watch.

"I'm good with driving, Dad. Besides I am not yet tired. I felt calm and relieved because of you. I love you, Daddy." I said while I hugged him tightly.

"I love you too, sweetie. Be careful and don't forget to give yourself  sometime to enjoy."

I don't want to end this day. If I could just take my father back and previous life back, I would. Of course I can't. I understand that we have to separate ways once again, I am a grown up now and we need to go back to our responsibilities. I need to go back and chase my life back while he needs to go back to LA with his new family. Few teardrops ran down my cheeks, I hid the sadness that I am feeling right now.

Without anything to do tonight, I decided to get back to my office and check the files I left earlier. It's already 10pm so I guess there would be no people working by this time. I salute to the guard on duty once I entered the building. While walking to my office I noticed that there's still light inside Joey's office. She might have left it that way, I thought. I went straight my office and saw a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates. It doesn't come with a letter nor a note, so I assumed it was from Rafael.

I stayed in the office for almost 2 hours finishing taxes report and audit.

"This company is so lucky to have you." I almost fell out of my chair when I heard someone spoke.

"Fuck. Mia!!" I cursed putting my right palm on my chest.

"Oh my bad. Did I scare the hell outta you?" She asked wearing a grin.

"Obviously." I replied. "Why are you still here?" She entered the room and closed the door behind her. "Can I sit?" She asked.

"Sure." She sat on the chair in front of my desk. And took a piece of the exposed chocolate. "From your boyfriend?" While she take a bite of the chocolate.

"Not really. It's complicated." I answered back without looking at her. "May I ask, you are on a vacation leave, right?" She asked.

"Yes." I replied. "Why are you here then?" she stood up and take a look at the pictures on the wall.

"Obviously I am working and finishing what's needed to be finished, Mia." I stood up to walk in front of my desk and leaned back. "Why are you here?" I asked.

"Visiting you." She walks toward me. She put her hand on the table, brushing her skin on mine. "Did you miss me that's why you're here?" She leaned forward causing me to take a deep breath.

"Stop flirting with me, Mia. We're done. You know that." As I turn my  face away from her. "Don't be such a hypocrite, Sophia. I know you still want me." She blurted.

"Mia please." She hold my chin and forced me to look at her. She leaned slowly to kiss me. I can't find the strength to push her away. She plant a gentle kiss on my upper lip then bit the lower one. Her tongue begged for entrance and I let her in. I don't know what has come into me to let her kiss me. Worst was I responded to her kisses. Our tongues moved in sync. My mind is resisting but my body won't cooperate. She deepen the kiss and grabbed my waist. She's about to kiss me lower when my phone rang. I pushed her hard that she almost fell on her feet.

"I am sorry. Please get out and don't do that again. You know we're done so stop bothering me. Rafael is back, I bet you wouldn't want to face his anger when he knew that I cheated on him with a lady like you." I spit out seeing her grin. She went out of the room without withdrawing her stares from me.

I faced palm when she's totally out of the room and shook my head. What the hell has gotten into her? I thought we're good with the set-up. Remembering the call, I checked my phone to see Joey was the one who was calling me. Why? In this kind of night? I tried to call her back but she's unreachable so I decided to go. I checked the hallways and no one's here. I'm afraid Mia might still be in the building. I do not want to run into her if ever.

I send Joey a message before driving home.

"Hey. What is that for? Anything important you wanna say? Give me a call. Thanks."

-Pia

The night passed and I'm already home. I've waited for a reply but I did not receive any. I dropped myself down the bed without changing in my pajamas. I fell asleep quickly due to extreme tiredness.