Alexandria's Flashback I

- 1 year ago -

Today is the day that I will be able to make my dream come true. Since childhood, I was always fascinated with clothes and fashion itself. I dreamt of owning my own clothing brand and paving my way to the fashion industry, but not all dreams are meant to be followed. Especially in my case, well, in our case. Since young, we are trained to be the best of the best by our parents. Dreams are just dreams, for our future is already built before we were even born. All we have to do is to take up the path paved for us.

For the past 4 years, I started from the bottom and made my way up in the fashion industry. Now, I will be having my own fashion exhibit with my own designs and name. I'm busy preparing for the clothes that will be showcased on the catwalk tomorrow. Some altercations need to be done because I want things to be perfect. I was checking each dress if they were able to follow the instructions I have given when someone hugs me from behind. I smile and face the man behind me.

"If it isn't the great Mr. De Luca," I said to him smiling. He chuckled and kissed me on my cheek.

"Well, I just want to check on my girlfriend if she already eats dinner?" He said playfully.

"Well, your girlfriend didn't forget to eat dinner," I said avoiding his gaze. Truth be told I didn't even have my lunch, how much more a dinner. He stared at me for some time when my stomach grumbles, and he sighs.

He let go of me and took my hand. He leads me to the couch, and I can see different kinds of food on the table. "You don't have to say anything, I know that you haven't had your lunch either," he said grumpily. I smiled sheepishly "You really know me." I said and kissed his cheek. Then we started eating the food he brought. We talk about some trivial things on how was our day.

"Are you ready for your fashion show tomorrow?" He said.

"Yup, I'm so excited," I said and smile brightly.

"Will you be there tomorrow?" I asked.

"Of course, how can I miss it, when it is the most important event of your life." He said and smiled at me.

After dinner, I resumed what I was doing. Instead of going home, he will wait for me to finish. While working I sneak a peek at him, he was doing some office work on the couch while waiting for me. I immediately finish all the things to be done for tomorrow, then I call it a night.

"Rafa, I'm done," I said and approach him. He smiled and said, "Ok, let me finish this one then I will drop you off at home." I sat beside him and stared at him from time to time.

"You can take a picture if you want." He said smiling while finishing his work. I blushed and took my phone. I took a picture of him while working, will he did gave permission, I smiled evilly in my mind. I looked at the pictures I just took when it hit me with sadness again. I smiled bitterly 'I hope I can stop time just to spend it with you.' A melancholy feeling washed inside me when I stared at him knowing I will be leaving him behind soon.

Lost in thought I didn't realize that he was staring at me. "Ria..." he said silently. 'Ria, why do I feel like you are so far away from me when you are just here beside me. Why do you always wear a sad expression when you stare at me while lost in your thoughts.'

Hearing his words I smiled at him and said, "I love you, Rafa, forever." He smiles and said, "I love you too." 'more than you could imagine Ria.' he utters in his mind.

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Today is the day of the fashion show, I'm currently watching my creations being showcased to the world at the front row. I tear up because I can see my dream happening in front of me. I was so absorbed watching the show when someone squeezed my hand. I look at my side and I see Rafa, staring proudly at me and I smiled brightly at him.

The show is about to finish and the models are now having their final walk. Since I will be walking with them, I'm preparing backstage for the final walk. I was waiting for the last five models to walk when my secretary Monique approach me.

"Ms. Ria, you have a phone call from Ms. Adriana." She said. I took my phone and I happily answered the call.

"Adriana, I'm so glad you call. I have a lot of things to tell you and--" I babbled by I was cut off when I heard a different voice from the other line. Vigilance and worry rose inside me.

"Am I speaking to Ms. Ria?" A man was on the other side of the line.

"Who is this?" I didn't answer his question but instead, question him back.

"I'm sorry for the late introduction Miss, I am a police officer, I am currently contacting the next of kin of Ms. Adriana. She was in an accident a while ago, and we just want to inform his family that she is at the hospital as of the moment," he said, but the only thing that registers in my mind was that Adriana was hurt and in the hospital.

My hands trembled and I am catching my breath. I was about to collapse when Rafa catches me. Rafa took the phone and he was the one who asked and answer questions from the policeman. While Monique gave me a glass of water to calmed me down. I can't think straight and all I could think of is Adriana, how did it happen to her. My mind is in chaos, instead of walking on the catwalk, Rafa said that I should stay seated for a while and let the crew handle the things in the show.

"Rafa, take me to her, please," I said weakly and on the verge of tears. Without asking any questions, he carried me in a princess style, and took me to the hospital where Adriana was admitted.