Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Sophia Celastio

Flashback..

“Why do you suddenly change your mind?” My mom asked as I looked out the window and tears came out from my eyes. I’ve been crying all night.

“Nothing.”

“Sophia.”

“He kissed someone else, mom.” I confessed and she hugged me tightly. Hushing me so that I will stop crying.

“It’s okay, Ot’s okay. You’ll find someone else who is better than him.” My mom caressed my back slowly.

“Why is dad hate him so much? He doesn’t do anything wrong, mom.”

“He doesn’t, Sophia, but we did.” I looked up to my mom confuse.

“What?”

“Your dad doesn’t hate him, he felt guilty and he didn’t want you to be a part of the Samuel’s revenge.” What?

“I don’t understand.”

“When you were little, your dad went out of work late at night. He was so tired at that time. He wanted to go home fast and suddenly a drunk driver passed by and your dad didn’t aware of it since it happened so fast. Your dad hit that car hard and the driver was in coma.”

“The drunk driver was Cason Samuel, the fifth son of Dean Samuel. After a long come, he died.” I closed my mouth with both of my hands. I can’t believe this.

“Dean tried to sue your dad but it was not your dad’s fault. He was driving on a normal speed and Cason drove crazily and he lose control of his car and drove his car towards your dad in great speed.”

“It’s not dad’s fault, mom. It doesn’t have anything to do with Aaron!” I said.

“When Cason died, all the sons of the Samuel blamed it on us. Especially Aaron’s dad, he hates us.”

“It was an accident.”

“Try to be in their position, Sophia. What will you fell if someone you love was crashed by someone and they died because of it?” She’s right. She got a point and I understand that.

“I like him, mom.”

“I know, but are you sure that you’re not a game or somekind of a revenge?” My mom asked and I can’t answered that. I don’t know Aaron’s real motives.

“I don’t know.”

“If he’s for you, he will comeback for you and fight for you.” My mom smiled and I nodded.

Looking out to the window again and thought about my mom’s words again. I can’t be with Aaron, I can’t. Stop hoping something impossible, Sophia!

“Miss, we’re here already.” My driver said and I got back to reality.

“Thankyou.” I got off the car and walked inside the hotel. Checking in and took the life to my hotel room floor.

My phone rang and I took it out from my bag.

“Hey, Rose.” I answered with a weak tone.

“Hey, you’re here already?”

“Yeah, I’m at the hotel.” I walked out at the 12th floor. Looking for 1204 room and scanned my hotel card to the scanner.

“You okay?” She asked.

“I saw him at the airport.” I sighed.

“You don’t have to go to this Charity Event, we can enjoy our time outside.” She suggested.

“We need that.”

“We need that so bad, you don’t want to see Aaron right?” She asked.

“Yeah.” I nodded even she can’t see.

“Let’s just grab a drink and have fun.”

“Now?”

“It’s almost 6pm so just get ready.” She said.

“Okay.”

“Wear something sexy.”

“Okay.” I chuckled and ended the call. I jumped into the shower immediately. I really need a drink tonight to forget about everything.

Meeting Aaron face to face won’t make me feel better, he will attend that event too. I’m not ready to face him yet. I don’t have the courage to do that.

I walked out from the bathroom and took out my black dress. I bought this like a week ago and I haven’t get the chance to wear it. I changed into it and looked at myself at the mirror.

I looked like a slut.

It’s a black tight dress with a cut outs on my waist. The line on the neck crossed my chest. I took out my black highheels and wore it. Putting on my make-up and curled my hair. I looked at the time and it’s almost 7.

My phone rang and it must be Rose but as I saw the called ID, it’s Jean.

“Hey.”

“Hey, Sophia. Will you come to the event?”

“I’m in New York but I don’t think I will attend the event.”

“Why?”

“I don’t want to face Aaron right now. I’m not ready.” I sighed.

“So do you have any plans?”

“Going to grab a drink.”

“I want to join too.” She said sadly.

“You can, as long as you don’t tell Blake.” I chuckled.

“Well, I can’t. I’ll just be with him. Are you going to drink alone?” She asked.

“Yeah.” I don’t want to deal with Max too if I told Jean that I will be with Rose.

“Ask Rose to join you.”

“Will do that.” I chuckled.

“Okay then, maybe we can see each other tomorrow? Coffee?” She asked.

“Yeah, let’s meet up tomorrow.”

“Okay!” She said in cheery tone.

“See you tomorrow, Jean.”

“Okay.” She ended the call and Rose messaged me that she’s on her way here. I’ll just wait for her at the lobby.

I waited for Rose at the lobby when suddenly a message came.

Asshole :

Can we meet somewhere?

My heart just fell down as I saw the contact a few times. It’s Aaron. He texted me, a car horn got me shock. I looked up and walked into Rose’s car.

“You’re ready?”

“So ready.”

“You look hot!”

“You too and let’s go!” I smiled

Let’s get drunk tonight.