15 The GIRL

I sat on my chair again while he was still standing next to me. He loosened his tie. Closed his eyes as he is trying to calm his self.

I don't know why he's acting this way. If it was because of ignoring him yesterday then, he is overreacting! I rolled my eyes at that thought.

"Where were you yesterday?"

"Hmmm..why?"

He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Why did you not answer my calls and texts?"

"I was tired. I slept early. You've got a problem with that?"

He stared at me. And then he sighed.

"Let's go eat our lunch."

He holds my hand. I can't help it but smile. I know it's my fault for ignoring him yesterday but....I just want to protect him from knowing anything.

I let him drag me towards my office. I saw the look on my secretary when she saw us. She looked shock and curious. Ahhh...Maybe it is her first time seeing Basti holding my hand. She's not knew of seeing Basti visiting my office but seeing him holding my hand, well...

Bastien opened my office's door and went in. I saw that my table in my sofa area is filled with lots of food from Jollibee. It is my go to fastfood. I let go of his hand and went to the table. I chose first the yum burger and fries. I sat on my sofa while Bastien was standing near the glass. Overlooking the city.

"Are you hiding something from me Belle?"

If he said that when I still have food on my mouth, then I might have choke to death. I glance at him.

"What do you mean by that?"

He sighed and closed his eyes.

"Nevermind."

He sat next to me and hands me my coke float. He feeds me fries while I also eat my burger. I know you know something is up Bastien, but I'm sorry I have to not let you know about it. I shook my head and just smiled at him.

We finished eating our unhealthy lunch together. He stayed a little longer until he told me he has to go back to his office.

"I'll see you later. We'll eat our dinner together, okay?"

I nodded in agreement. He kissed my forehead before he went out.

I'm still bothered with his question. Does he know? If yes, then why is he not confronting me yet? I sighed and then proceeded doing my work.

Later that afternoon, he came to my office.

"Where do you want to eat dinner?"

"I don't know...it is up to you where.."

"Okay."

He sat on my sofa. It is his usual place as he waits for me. I have yet to finish one last paper work before I can finally call it a day. I watch him remove his coat and loosened his tie. I shook my head. I should not be distracted by that. I focused my attention on sheets I was reading a while ago.

It was probably pass six when I was done with all of it. I stretched my arms upward and my neck sideways. I had been sitting this entire afternoon on my chair. I was thankful I survived this day even if I was feeling tired and sleepy this morning. I glance at Bastien who is now sleeping on my coach. I cover my mouth trying to hide the sound of my laugh. He is probably tired today. I went near him slowly. Trying my best not to make any noise. I don't want to disturb him while he rests. I sat next to him. Observing his face. He has this thick curly eyelashes that I envy. His perfectly shaped nose. His thick eyebrows. His kissable and red lips. He looks more handsome and more mature now.

I removed my sandals. And slowly lay my head on his lap. His sleeping figure makes me want to take a nap too. I sighed. Knowing that I am at ease when I'm with him.

It was really late when we ate our dinner. I am at home now, on my pajamas and lying on my bed. I grab my phone and open my instagram account. It was five months ago that I last posted a photo. Today I decided to post a photo of my recent vacation. It was my feet and Bastien's. I took this when we watched the sunset together.

It did not even reached a minute since I posted it when Agnese called me.

"Yo! Besty! Who's feet is this?"

I rolled my eyes at the sound of my best friend.

"Hello to you too best friend." I said. My voice filled with sarcasm.

"Yeah..yeah..whatever...so who's this?"

"Secret!"

I quickly cut her off from the line. Since I noticed Bastien is calling me.

"Hi."

"I'm home now."

"Uh-huh hmmm.."

"What are you doing now?"

"I'm on my bed now."

"Are you tired? You can just sleep now. Good night then."

"Okay...good night to you too."

I woke early and like the usual Bastien drove me to my office.

"I'll visit you later for our lunch okay?"

"Okay..."

"See you later." I closed my eyes as he kissed me on my forehead.

"Miss everyone is waiting for you at the conference room."

My secretary opens the door. I went to my chair in the middle. I look around and saw a very familiar face in the crowd. How could I forget this face? How could I when I've searched and read about her a thousand times!

Reina Sanchez, the one girl who snatched Bastien from me!

When Bastien and I were away from each other during college, I've heard rumors about him getting involved with this particular girl. At first I did not listen to what my friends are telling me. Because I had faith and trust that Bastien wouldn't do that to me. But when things changed and when we broke up, that's when I learned about her name.

"Belle, it was better that you two broke up!"

"Sanchez over Yanez? Is he stupid?"she said mockingly.

Sanchez? The Sanchez? Our biggest rival in this industry?

"She's not even beautiful! Her face looks like that because of plastic surgery!"

"Shut it Agnese!"

"It's true!"

She's here inside my room. She is ranting about how Bastien fooled me and replaced me with Reina Sanchez. We never had evidence telling us if it was true. She told me it was from a very reliable source. I never believe on it since it is all just rumors but now that we broke up, I don't know what else to do.

"You should not cry for that man! He doesn't deserve your tears!"

I watch her pace back and forth in front me. I can see the frustration and disappointment in her eyes. She believed in him. I did too. But he failed us. He failed me.

I covered my ears for the nth time now. She's cursing in Spanish. It feels like my ears are bleeding.

"We should go to the spa and have some relaxation! And we also have to go shopping to forget him. Come on!"

I only saw her in pictures. We never got the chance to be introduced to each other. And now that she's here staring right at me. What is she doing here? I heard what happened to their company. It was on the verge of bankruptcy but someone bought all of it or was it closed down. I forgot. Why is she here in this meeting?