Only With Me

Chapter 5

Kimora's POV

The Hotel was beyond my expectations. It was like a palace. Everything sparkled with wealth. The walls, the floors, the carpets, the tables. Even the staffs.

I couldn't help but feel lost in the world of wealth. I tried looking for anyone i knew because i couldn't just go up to the receptionist and ask for a room. My bank account knew well that I'd have to sell the cafe and more to get a room here. Almost everything in the hotel was made of gold and crystals.

In my awe state, i spotted an empty seat at the lounge and made my way towards it with my duffel bag beside me. People glanced at me as they passed by and i felt like I should just sink into the chair.

Suddenly, Alejandro appeared-walking in with a man around his age. The man had dirty blonde hair and his hair was in a bun. Alejandro's walk was so confident like that of male models and his laughter made way for his sharp pearly white teeth. As he passed by, he didn't seem to notice i was sitting there. He never does. I don't think he even noticed anyone was sitting at the lounge but I couldn't help overhearing their conversation when he and his friend sat few feets behind me.

"Dude! Your line of work is like a dream come true for me. You get to play and work at the same time." The blonde guy said and Alejandro laughed.

"I'm afraid there's no playing any longer for me. I have serious work to do. That's why I chose to stay at the most expensive part of the hotel '8698.' Where no models hopefully can find me."

"Work, work, work. Do you want to be like Nathan?"

"Hey, Nathan is a wise man but I can't help to wonder how he remains celibate. Every time i see a beautiful lady i can't help but turn my head."

"Haven't you heard? He's seeing someone now."

"No way."

"I'm serious."

"Are you sure?"

"Well, i know she's definitely not his type. I saw a picture of him on a blog but weirdly, his face was blurred."

"It isn't him then."

He pulled out his phone from his pocket. "Isn't this Nathan's butt? Look at it. It's lop sided. You know how we always joke about his ass and how it makes him walk funny."

"Let me see.... What! He's dating Brianna?"

"You know her?"

"There you are!" Anita said panting. Sweat had formed on the crease of her head and her tight ponytail had loosened a bit. She adjusted her glasses and in between breath said. "I've been looking all over for you."

"Well, I've been here. Waiting."

"This time, I acknowledge it's my fault. I was late."

"It's okay."

"I would need your number. You know, just to prevent things like this from happening again."

"Sure." I gave her my number and then she directed me to the elevator. The ride up was so quiet and awkward. I met a lot of people every day at the cafe but here, i felt intimidated. I don't get why rich people were so snobby.

Finally, the elevator came to a halt and we arrived at the eighteenth floor. We walked at an endless corridor and finally stopped at a door with a room number 8968.

As she opened the door with it's key card, my eyes grew big at the ambiance. It was luxurious, it was cozy. It was as elegant as a princess bedroom except the girly colors were replace with white and some other neutral colors. The kitchen itself was bigger than my room. It was hard to tell if it was a penthouse or a hotel that's how crazy it was.

"There's a queen sized bed, a big bathroom, a jaccuzi, a balcony with a beautiful view and a modern kitchen with up to date home appliances. Everything you need for your baking is in the cabinets, if you're hungry, you can go down to the restaurant or you can order room service. The hotel knows it's on us. If you need anything else, i'm two doors opposite yours. Bye! I have to go look for Alejandro now."

"Oh, he's at the lounge."

"You mean you knew where Alejandro was and you didn't ask him to show you to your room?"

"Uhm...well. I didn't know how to approach him."

"Listen, Kimora. I know Alejandro looks tough and unapproachable but he's a really nice person. Take it from me. I've seen it all."

"Oh, okay. Thanks." I smiled.

"Bye! Good-luck on your cake designs. I'll be jumping in from time to time to see how it's going and to see if you need anything."

As soon as she left, i ran to the bed and jumped on it. Ugh! The silk sheets felt like i was floating in the clouds. Super soft and smooth. I wish i could show this place to Charlotte.

Thinking of Charlotte, my phone started ringing. It's like she senses my happiness.

"Hello? Kimora, where are you?"

"Charlotte, chill out. I told you that i was baking a cake for Alejandro grandma."

"Grandma? I thought you were baking a cake for his mom?"

"Uhm...Sorry. His mom. I was actually talking to his grandma before you called. Such a sweet woman."

"Oh!"

"Yeah! I'm really busy. I call you later. Okay, bye!"

As i ended the call, i collapsed on the bed. Lying was just too difficult and i hated doing it.

As time went by, slowly and peacefully without realizing, the feeling of the Egyptian cotton on my skin led me into a deep trance.

*Bang Bang*

I jolted out of bed as I heard the loud banging of a door. I quickly tip toed to the door with fear and checked the peephole. My eyes opened wide as i saw it was Alejandro. Swiftly, i arranged my bed hair, wiped my drool and removed my sleepy dust before i opened the door.

"Mr Alejandro..."

"Were you sleeping?" I just took in his appearance. He was looking flustered and his forehead was furrowed. Anita was behind him also waiting frustratingly.

"I'm sorry." I replied meekly.

"We've been at the door for fifteen minutes. We thought you were dead or something bad happened to you."

"I'm honestly sorry, Sir. I ju-just fell asleep."

"Well, i hope your energy is back because work starts now. The fashion show has been moved. It's in two days."

What? I have not the slightest clue on what to do with the cake. I'm completely blank. Daniel hasn't even sent me a painting of spring. What am i going to do? Two days? I don't even have time to practice my designs and learn from my mistakes.

"Yay fashion!" I waved my imaginary pom poms in front of them.