2 A COINCIDENCE

Promise me that when this moment's over and we meet again

That we can put everything in the past and stand by each other

This is what we call fate, it's something we can't deny

Will I ever experience another day as glorious as today?

You're a gift upon this exhausting path of life

I'll continuously wash and shine our love so it won't rust away

Our meeting was short like a drunken affair, but it was real

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The world keeps spinning around...

But you don't realize it...

When you turned around,

I'm here...

Right in front of you…

Waiting for you…

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In a small, cheap flat…

Wina threw herself on the bed, sighing tiredly. Hufff…

The rave party that she attended last night had drained her energy. Her body feels limp. Her head was dizzy and now, she is having a terrible headache. The effect has given an impact on her body. But, the one who hired her service last night, paid her well and she needs the money so she took this job as well. His former client is a filthy rich self-billionaire in his thirties and also gay. Actually, he already has a boyfriend but because he was required to attend his cousin's birthday party and no one knows about his sexual disorder, then he hired Wina and use her services to act as his "fake girlfriend". During the party, she was introduced by him to all his relatives and friends as "his lover".

Was it fake?

Yes, of course….

And Wina is an expert in this field. She is, indeed, a good actress. She can manage to play every role that was given to her perfectly. As a sister, friend, best friend, fiancee, wife, and lover. Because of this, her pseudonym "Camille" was listed as the highest-paid escort lady on the "Call A Friend" website. Lots of people are competing to hire and use her services because Wina was known to be very professional and so picky before she decide to choose a new role. She has also been very selective in choosing a new client lately. Firstly, she always put the highest paying client as her priority. Secondly, she would see how difficult the role is and the demands of the role that she must act on. Thirdly, she never accepted a new job from the same client.

Her identity must be hidden and stay anonymous. Once she made a single mistake and her cover is blown out, her career is over. Fourthly, no string attached. Once the task is complete and done, there is no more "any relationship" between them. There are no emotional attachments that will lead to a private connection. The relationship that applies in this service is purely a business relationship between the client as her recruiter and her as an independent contractor. No more, no less. Once it's over, it's done.

Although there were those who are still trying to reach out because they are charmed by her looks and attractive features, Wina still stood by her principles and it is something that has helped her to survive until now. Moreover, her current pseudonym "Camille", has topped the highest on the list as the most wanted profile with all the 5 stars reviews given by her former clients.

And, until now, with the same standards, she was able to secure and manage her position. All by herself. Thanks to her hard work!

CRING!!

A notification hit her cellphone.

Shortly, a broad smile etched on her beautiful lips.

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Hotel Ragasa, VVIP Room.

For a moment, Johan's footsteps halted when he was about to enter the building. He has his own reason. The flashed memories that have happened in past rushed into his head. All of them have happened in this hotel. His first meeting was with Gustav Accardi, who is currently Renata's husband right now. When he ran away and hid. It was when his company was unstable because it was hit by rumors of his father's false actions. But, compared to all hotels, this hotel was known to be the best in service and put the privacy of each guest as their top privilege. So, once again, Johan made up his mind and walked into this hotel, then wait in the VVIP room patiently that he had reserved this morning.

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Thirty minutes later…

A pair of high heels stepped in confidently into the same hotel. Instantly, all the eyes of the guests and employees set up on the girl with a plump body. She dressed up casually. The woman only wore a white shirt with a midi skirt that fit the knee but the color combination matched her looks and framed her fair skin well. The clothes also wrapped her curves perfectly and accentuate her small waist. Made her natural beauty emanate and put everyone under her spell.

Hurriedly, she approached the front desk and asked one of the staff in charge right in front of her.

"How may I help you today, Miss?"

"I have an appointment with someone…"

"I believe he is waiting for me in the VVIP room. Would you mind taking me there?"

"Yes, Miss. If you don't mind, could you confirm with whom you are meeting this afternoon?"

"His name..."

Damn it! She forgot!

Her beautiful eyes blinked a few times behind the sunglasses that she was wearing. The receptionist still waiting for her answer patiently when Wina suddenly remembered something. Then, she took out the phone from her bag.

"Oh, wait a minute…"

With agile, her fingers traced the chat column on her cellphone until her eyes stopped on a specific chat. Then, she made a call.

"I'm here. Sorry, but I forgot to ask your name…"

She waited for a while. Then, another reply popped up on her screen.

"It's fine. I'll call the receptionist to take you in…"

Shortly, the front office received a call and in the next minute, he escorted Wina into the room that she was aiming for.

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Hotel Ragasa, VVIP Room…

Johan suddenly stood up nervously when he heard the sound of footsteps walking into the room, the clerk just stood in front of the door and invited the young woman who wear sunglasses to come in and once she was in, the clerk closed the door shortly. Giving privacy to both of them.

It was solemnly quiet when the woman slowly took off her sunglasses and started the conversation.

"So, according to what we agreed on…"

Her words came to a sudden halt in midair when the pair of her beautiful eyes met other eyes and, yet, a familiar face in front of her. Someone who once filled her tummy with thousands of butterflies during her high school days. While Johan was utterly surprised when he looked at the figure who was standing in front of him now.

"You???"

They both shouted in unison.

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"Johan Alvaro???"

"Lidwina Andrea???"

"What are you doing here??"

Again, in the same unison. In the next second, both of them spontaneously turned their heads away to the other direction and pulled a chair to sit opposite each other.

"So…."

Both of them started with the same word in the same line. Altogether.

Oh, damn it!!

"Ok, you.."

"You can go first..."

"Spill it out…"

"Please say it whatever inside your mind…"

Johan told her while he massaging his forehead unconsciously in a daze.

Wina spontaneously shook her head.

"No, you go first…"

"Please..." Wina replied to him awkwardly. Trying to keep a distance between them.

Good grief!! What a terrible coincidence!! What is he doing here??

Seeing Wina's reaction, Johan exhaled harshly, turned his body around. and leaned to the wall. Then, he spoke to her in a serious tone.

"Lidwina Andrea…"

"Is that correct?"

Wina nodded her head firmly. Answering his confirmation.

"First of all, I would like to apologize for this awkward condition…"

"This is a pure coincidence and I didn't mean anything like setting you up or whatever…"

"But, I need your help…"

"And, what can I do for you, Mr. Johan Alvaro?" Wina asked him back again in a sarcastic tone while crossing her arms over her chest. Johan took a deep breath, asked her to sit down and he finally decide to share the whole story with her while Wina just listened attentively. After thirty minutes, Wina changed her sitting position and looked back at Johan seriously.

"Okay, I understand your problem…."

"But, as an independent contractor, I also have some specific requirements. If you agree with my term and condition, we can continue this deal. If not…"

"I agree..."

Johan cut her off all of sudden and smirked wickedly.

"Whatever it is…"

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You're a gift upon this exhausting path of life

I'll continuously wash and shine our love so it won't rust away

Our meeting was short like a drunken affair, but it was real

Even though this cannot last, I won't resent it because nothing is forever

This is what we call fate, it's something we can't deny

Will I ever experience another day as glorious as today?

There's so much i want to say, but you probably already know

When we meet again some time in the future

Please don't let go again

The love we couldn't have in this life

The fate we couldn't live in this life

When we meet again some time in the future

Please don't let go of me

(Fate – Soundtrack of King and the Clown)