Chapter 4 Diamante Hotel

Chapter 4

Mr. and I talked a lot more. Delon. I also told him about the companies I have built such as the Diamante Hotel that I am proud of. He was really surprised when he found out that I was the owner. I also told him that the businesses that Mr. left me were strong and in the right place. Alexander. He was very happy because he said I did not abandon Sir Alxandres' properties.

"And before you leave, hija, I want you to meet the CEO. The nephew of Mr. Alxandres." he said after we talked and said hello.

I agreed since my part of me also wanted to meet Sir Alxandres' distant nephew. I don't even know if it's a girl or a boy. I'm that clueless.

I just followed Mr. Dellon until we reach the thirtieth floor. The building only has up to 35 floors, but you won't notice it because of its great width and height.

We were greeted by a male employee at the front desk and I thought he might be his secretary.

Mr. knocked twice. Dellon and he immediately opened the door.

"Good morning, Sir Cabreza." greeted by Mr. Dellon to the nephew of Sir Alxandres. He looked at my behavior and motioned for me to enter.

I don't know why I immediately felt ashamed when I entered the CEO's office. I came next to Mr. Dellon while bending down.

"And who is she?"

My hair immediately stood up when I heard a deep and cold man's voice, which made me even more nervous.

"This is Sepphie, sir. The adopted child of Mr. Alxandres."

This was the first introduction to me that I almost died of nervousness! Besides, why am I nervous?

"Oh..."

That's all I heard from the CEO, I looked up. Our eyes met immediately but I was the first to avoid it because I couldn't stand his cold and serious gaze.

"I want to talk to her." I heard him say to Mr. Delon. Mr. immediately understood. Dellon means his boss so he left us both.

I would like to tell Mr. Dellon that he should not leave me with this man but I just stopped myself. As if this Cabreza will eat me alive, right?

"Shit." he said authoritatively while pointing to a black couch.

When I sat down, he stood up and sat on the couch in front of me.

"So tell me. Are you an Alexandre?" he asked me without emotion while I was still bowing.

"Y-yes." I immediately bit my lower lip when I realized that I stuttered.

Why are you stuttering, Sepphie?

"Are you shy? Why are you bowing? I don't want the attention of the person I'm talking to to be on someone else, if you know what I mean." he said in a slightly irritated voice which made me immediately look up.

I could feel my heart pounding when our eyes met again but I just ignored it.

"S-sorry. I just can't help it." my excuse

He just stared blankly at me. He suddenly crossed his arms and legs.

"Why are you here?" this is the next question.

"B-just visiting."

Why are you stuttering, Sepphie? What's wrong with you?

"To whom?"

"T-to Mr. Dellon."

"Don't tell me you're planning to take away the company from me?"

My eyes immediately rolled because of what he said. What did he think of me? Bad person?

"No! Of course not! I really mean Mr. Dellon here. I didn't even think of getting to know you and now, you're going to think badly of me?" I told him in defense.

One of his eyebrows raised as he stared at me intently.

"Really? You have no intention of getting to know me or even steal the company?" he asked bluntly. I was in agony because of what he said.

"Yes! Besides, Sir Alxandres has informed me that you will inherit FoodaBest Inc. Since you are related to Sir Alxandres, I have no right to complain or even take the company from you. So don't be nervous . The company is just helping you." I obey him.

I didn't know that Sir Alxandres had an annoying blood relation!

I saw him smirk so I got even more annoyed. I was about to stand up when he spoke again.

"I've been looking for you, Ms. Alxandres."

I looked at him carefully. He pretended to be fooling me but his face was serious.

"W-why?" I don't know but my nervousness is back again.

He removed the crucifixion from the hands and feet. He leaned on the couch while still looking at me.

"I want to thank you personally. For being a family like to my uncle and for taking care of his properties. So thank you, Ms. Alxandres. Thank you for being with him every time until his last breath." he sincerely said.

Something touched my heart when I heard this from a relative of Sir Alxandres himself.

I genuinely smiled at him. I tried to compose myself when I felt that my tears were coming.

"You're welcome, Mr. Cabreza. I also owe a lot to Sir Alxandres. Also, I know he trusts me completely so I will never destroy that."

He nodded and stood up. I also stood up to say goodbye before he spoke again.

"Sorry for being rude earlier. I just want to test you, that's why. But still, I still want to show my gratitude to you on behalf of uncle's relatives. So if you don't mind, can I see you again, Ms. Sepphie Alxandres?

While I was going back to Diamante Hotel, that Cabreza still can't get out of my mind, especially the last thing he said about whether he could see me again.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cabreza but I'm a busy person. Your 'thank you' is already enough for me." was the last thing I said before leaving his office.

I declined him on seeing me again because he doesn't have to. I'm already busy with my life and so he is.

After I got out of the car, I immediately saw Marie, one of my employees running to where I was.

"Ma'am Sep!" he called my name while still panting from running.

"Why?"

"That... that Marco yesterday... I-I've been looking for you for a while now." he said breathlessly.

Marco? What is he doing here?

Marie and I entered the hotel together and I was immediately stunned to see Marco holding a bouquet of roses while some of his companions were carrying balloons and one was holding a not so big teddy bear there is a heart shape attached to its chest.

What the...

"Sir has been waiting for a while now. People have been looking at him because of what he is doing. He has been asking questions about where you are or what time and duty you say. Come on ma'am , your clothes!" he said in a panic when he saw what I was wearing.

I ignored him and continued walking. I also sent Marie back to her job. I heard the greetings of the employees I passed but I just nodded at them.

"S-sephie? Sepphie? Sep!!" I heard Marco shout as he chased me. I just sped up my walk.

"Sep, wait!" he shouted until he caught up with me. He quickly took my hand and made me face him. I stared blankly at him while his face was pleading.

"Sep, please. Let's talk about this. About yesterday..."

I took a deep breath. I withdrew my hand from his grip and crossed it over my chest.

"Then answer my questions." I coldly said.

He nodded without hesitation. Maybe what's going through his mind right now is that if he answers my questions, I'll get back to him. I secretly smirked because he was obviously desperate for us to be together again.

"Who's that girl yesterday?"

"S-she's a model. I m-met her at the club l-last week."

"So you're saying, you cheated on me since last week?" I asked him flatly as my eyebrows met.

"T-thats...b-because..."

"And why are you here now? I clearly said yesterday that it's already over between us. And now what? You're here because you want us back together? Why? Did that model break up with you too yesterday?" I sarcastically said that made him shocked.

"Marco, stop hoping that we're going back together. As far as I remember, we're just a "fling" and not a couple. I didn't even remember that I put some label between us. Maybe you're just the one who's assuming that we had a label. I don't want us to be back together. So can I request something? Stop. Pestering. Me. Cheater." I said emphatically to the look on his face and I quickly left him before he could speak.

When I arrived at the office, I immediately changed my slippers. I sat down on my swivel chair and gently stretched.

"Tired? You want some coffee?"

I immediately turned to Anya who was peeking her head through the door jamb. I just nodded in response.

These past few days, I did nothing but separate from the men who wanted to enter my life. And actually, it's not that we're in a real boyfriend and girlfriend relationship thing because I only think of them as a 'fling'. I'm not taking them seriously. I'm just playing with them.

They are the first to approach, so who am I to say no, right? These Greek gods were the one who's approaching me and flirting with me so as an Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, I was just extending my arms for them and it was their decision to hold onto it but now, one by one, I'm let them go. I don't have any feelings for them after all. Not even once did I feel strange about them. All I feel is irritation and nausea.

Call me plastic, ambitious, braggy or flirt, I don't care. This is my life after all. It was my decision to do this. This is how I get my revenge not just for my mother who suffered from cheating of her husband but to all other women who suffered because of men. And maybe fate really intended for me to meet such kind of men so that I could teach them a lesson. That they will also experience what it feels like to just play with you. That they should learn that they should love only one, that there should only be one woman in their lives.

But I knew that there's a lot of men who have a good heart. A guy who can't and won't break a woman's heart. A guy who respects his lover by being loyal and committed. But the question is, where is this guy? Is there a guy like this who exists? Or maybe they are gradually infected to cheat?

"Club later? You look stressed." said Anya as she placed my coffee on the table.

"Hmm...no important schedule for today?"

"None, so far. I've only received offers in the email about wanting to have a partnership with Diamante Hotel or some business men who want to invest some stocks in the hotel but just like you said, I declined their offer But let me ask you again, why don't you accept their offers? I mean, even big time business men are willing to invest with you so why would you decline such an opportunity? Yes, you are very rich , but don't you regret it?" he asked curiously now that he was sitting in the seat in front of me.

"I already told you about this, Anya. I want to be an independent business woman. I am not being a selfish here or an arrogant, but I just want to avoid problems and to protect myself as well. Let's say yes, I approved their request to invest on my business or to have a partnership with me but what if they'll ask some questions about my past or why do I have a lot of money? What will be my answer then? Should I hide the truth or reveal my secrets? And what if I won't answer them? This will push them to interrogate me or even investigate me.

"And what if they already know my past? This will help them to drag me down, Anya. They will do and find a way to bring me down, so they can get their hands on things that shouldn't really belong to me."

I saw remorse and pity on his face. Maybe regret because why did he ask about that and pity because maybe he feels sorry for me.

"Oh...sorry 'bout that. It's just that..."

"Too bad? You're wasted aren't you?" I will add to what he said. I drank some coffee before continuing.

"That's why I'm trying my best to expand and multiply my business. Just in case one falls, I still have a reserve." I said with a smile making him smile too.

"By the way...is it still you? You're Zamante blood, but your brain is actually Alxandres." he said so we laughed together.

It was almost seven o'clock when Anya and I arrived at the club that was frequented by most people, especially the rich. This isn't the first time we've been here either. Me and the twins usually hang out here in the Ace Club to relieve our stress and to have some fun. I also met a lot of men here especially Marco, Aldridge and Johans.

"Sep! Anya!" Lukas, the club owner's son, greeted us. He is also in charge of the club since he is a club person. He immediately kissed us when he got close.

Lukas is a friendly guy. Although a typical playboy, he has a good heart. He's also a friend of mine since we were classmates in college. He also tried to court me back then but I refused because I only like him as a friend. He's been a good friend to me so I don't want to hurt him like I do with my 'boyfriends' now.

"How are you, guys? I think it's been a month already since your last visit here. It's good that you've made yourself known." he shouted because the club's music was too loud.

"We're both stressed lately so we're here today to have some fun!" She responded.

Lukas escorted us to one of the tables at the edge. Even though the light effects inside are kinda disturbing, I can still see his handsome face wearing a smirk.

"Your drinks are on me today since I missed you both. But where's Anna?"

"She's busy." Anya answered.

Lukas just nodded and immediately called a waiter. She ordered some vodka while I asked for a wine. I wasn't in the mood to drink alcohol so I just ordered wine. People who don't drink too much can go to the club, right? I just really want to have fun.

Lukas left us because he had other guests who were also his friends. He also needs to entertain his friends not just us.

While Anya was busy drinking vodka, I was busy looking around. The club has a wide space in the middle for those who want to dance. On each side are tables and couches for those who want to drink. There is also a small stage for the club's DJ.

The club also has a second floor. There are also tables and couches and there are rooms for VIP customers who want to drink in private. Although Lukas is our friend, he never let us in the VIP rooms because it is only exclusive to the members of the club.

"Sep, wanna dance?" Anya suddenly invited.

"No way. I'm not a good dancer. It's just you." I refuse. He nodded and went to the dance floor smiling. I just shook my head. Maybe Anya is a bit tipsy now.

A few seconds passed before I decided to stand up. I left our table carrying the wine. I also constantly avoid people who are dancing so as not to spill the wine I'm carrying.

I decided to walk upstairs. I haven't been able to go up to the second floor ever since, so it's just now, because Anya is busy dancing.

After stepping on the two floors, nothing had changed. There are also many people drinking here while others are constantly going in and out of each room for VIPs.

To Be Continued...