When Fighters Fall In Love

Chapter 51

Ayesha Rakki's POV

I need to make a plan. And I can't do it alone. I need someone.

"Ms. Rakki."

"Faudia, where are you now?" Diretsong tanong ko sa kaniya habang inaayos ang sarili ko.

"I'm already at the airport, Ms. Rakki."

"Good. Make sure no one finds out you're here. This stays strictly between the two of us. What did you tell the people at Le Couronne d'Ombre?" I asked Faudia yesterday to book a flight asap. Pinapunta ko na siya dito at ngayon lang siya nakarating after several hours.

"I told them I have to leave for a few days because of a business matter. Don't worry—I made sure nobody knows where I am. I even had the IT team conceal my travel information."

"Good. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. What about your hotel arrangements?"

"I'm staying in the room next to Tristan's and Mr. Sean's, just as you instructed."

"Perfect. I'll send you the address shortly. Meet me there as soon as you arrive."

"Understood. I'll head there right away."

If there's one person I can ask for help here aside from Uncle and Tristan, it would be Faudia. Out of everyone in this place, she's one of the few people I genuinely trust. She has never given me a reason to doubt her loyalty or question her intentions.

In a world where almost everyone seems to have their own agenda, Faudia has always been straightforward with me.

She's been there during some of the most difficult moments of my life. She never judged me when I was at my lowest, and she never abandoned me when things became complicated.

That's why, aside from Uncle and Tristan, Faudia is the only person I can confidently rely on. In the middle of all uncertainty, lies, and betrayal surrounding me, she's one of the few constants I have left. And right now, having someone like her on my side might be exactly what I need.

Dahan-dahan akong lumabas ng hotel at sumakay sa sasakyan ko. Iniwanan ko muna ang cellphone ko dahil alam kong hahanapin ako ni Tristan gamit yun. Mabuti nang alam nila na hindi ako umalis ng hotel. Babantayan ng dalawang yun ang kilos ko dahil alam nila ang ugali ko kapag galit ako. Hindi ako basta-bastang mananahimik nalang.

Naabutan ko si Faudia na bahagya pang ngumisi sa akin nang makarating ako sa cafe na sinabi ko. Pinagtitinginan siya ng tao dahil sa itsura niya. Sobrang puti niya kasi at medyo spanish pa ang mukha kaya maganda talaga. Actually, Faudia is a model.

Honestly, ilang beses ko na rin siyang sinabihan na bakit hindi nalang siya bumuo ng sarili niyang grupo because she is so capable. Pero ang sinabi niya? Hindi daw siya ganon kagaling at ayaw niya ng responsibilidad. But still, right hand ko siya?? Doesn't make sense pero bahala siya.

"You look good. So, are you enjoying Paris without me?" Taas kilay na tanong ko na ikinatawa niya.

"Enjoying? Not exactly. I've been more stressed than anything because of everything that's been happening with the group. You're the one who looks good. How about you? Are you happy?"

"Do I look happy to you?"

Natawa siya lalo. "Fair point. After all those messages you've been sending me, I figured things weren't going well. Honestly, I'm curious to see these people you've been talking about."