I Am Billionaire's Model

"Come on, let's dance." Gezel invited me.

She was holding a shot of black tequila and asking me to dance with her in the middle of the dance floor. She is my fiancee's sister and I admit that we didn't close that much because she was looking at me as a competition and I feel that even if she didn't tell me. We are both models but I have more opportunities than her that's why, but still I want to be nice to her and so I nodded.

It's my birthday and all of the models like us are here, the media that will never disappear at our side, and also our company manager. This is the only party I want to happen today. I just celebrated my birthday in a simple way here at the hotel. One of the hotels that I already endors.

I don't have a family birthday event like others have because my dad passed away when I was nine years old while my mom was having another family. She was still my mother but I don't want to rely on her again. I didn't even ask for my things or personal needs, I worked and paid for it on my own. I won't deny that I have an anger towards her because she never cared for me at all. I was like, I was living alone. She existed but not for me.

"Let's cheer for the TOP model of our batch right now!" Gezel gestured us to cheers while smiling so wide.

I see some of us got awkward because she emphasized the word TOP. She is the most famous one or I mean the crowd favorite until I came and so I understand her but still I know to myself I did my best to get the position where I am right now. I know that I didn't step on anyone while I was dreaming, so I don't feel guilty about it. This is an industry and all of us are having a chance to shine and this is my time. I will protect it as much as I can.

"I mean the birthday girl!" She corrected and laughed a little. "The future wife of my Brother! Cheers!"

We just followed what she said. I smiled at her when her gaze turned to me. She kissed me on my right cheek and murmured something that I didn't hear because the sound was so loud and so I just nodded in response. She left and danced again so I breathed a sigh of relief.

[Congratulations Maureen!]

[Best Actor and Top Model? Omygod! Congratulations!]

[Congratulations!]

[Invite me, don't forget me. Congratulations!]

Some of the models, congratulate me. I smiled at them and nodded.

"Of course, thank you very much." I said genuinely.

Others sat down like me while others went back to the dance floor. I was so confused while looking at Gezel, because she is not like that to me. I even thought that she wouldn't come today. I invited her for respect but I didn't expect her to come. He doesn't talk to me, I mean she talks to me but only when her brother is at our side. I feel confused about her actions but I just let it go. Maybe Ruiz talked to her and so she was nice to me today.

"Here, let's make a toast. Sissy toast?" Gezel suddenly sat next to me and handed me a shot.

I didn't want to take it because I already felt dizzy but she took my hand and held it. She also had wine in her hand and made me face her. I'm already full and I think I can't drink anymore. I will go home alone and so I can't be drunk because I might not be able to get home properly and above all I still have work tomorrow. I have an important video endorser to make tomorrow morning.

"Come on Maureen, can you say no to your future sister-in-law? I thought you wanted us to be close?" She pouted, still forcing me to drink it.

I felt uncomfortable but I smiled and nodded. I promise, this is the last.

"Yes, of course. I want us to be close, for your brother too." I nodded and made a toast to her.

We drank it together and suddenly laughed because the wine was so strong. The party continued until I didn't realize that I couldn't stop myself from drinking. It's like I can no longer control myself, my actions. Everything on me.

"I need to go to the comfort room." I excused myself.

One of the models helped me to stand up normally. I don't know what's happening to myself that even standing up makes me feel dizzy.

"You need help? I'll take you to the comfort room." She suggested but Gezel came.

"I can take care of my sister in law. I will take care of her." She said and pulled my hand before starting to position me so she could help me easily.

I feel so heavy and dizzy that I just let her carry me while walking without looking at where we are going. It's like I'm nauseous when I try to open my eyes. I also feel a warmth in myself that makes me want to take a bath and soak to pamper myself somehow.

"Here sit." She ordered when we were already inside the comfort room. I took my hand away from her and tried to stand up normally.

"I just wait for you outside. Shout if you need help Maureen." She said before letting me alone here.

I did my real purpose of why I was here. Not to pee, but to wash because as I said earlier, I feel hot. I'm about to take a shower to calm myself even though I don't know if I have something to wear after this. Not until I felt something caress my body part that made me accidentally moan.

"Hmm," I whispered and stopped the hand that was touching my body. "W-Who are y-you? S-Stop it!"

Because of the dizziness I feel, even if I want to scream, I can't do it anymore. I don't even have the strength to stop him because as time goes on I feel like I'm betraying myself.

"You'll never know, unless you give me a good night." He seductively said while playing his tongue at my right ear that made me more crazy.

I want to stop him but I don't. Instead of making him stop what he was doing, my body voluntarily gave in. I can't control myself anymore. My body wanted him so bad and so that night the stranger owned me.

"Pay back time," he whispered before everything went black.

_________

I was holding my hair when my senses came back as I woke up because I still felt like I was on a rollercoaster but when I moved my thigh, the pain in my body increased. I was holding my middle because of the pain. While feeling the pain I looked around to check where I was and remembering what happened. Why I was here?

"Sh*t!" I covered my mouth when I saw a man next to me sleeping peacefully. I watched him for a few minutes but immediately shook my head.

With fear and trembling I almost fell off the bed because while I was going down I was just looking at him. I don't know him. What am I doing here? What happened to me? Did I lose my sanity and so I slept with a man that I don't even know?

I don't want to over think as much as possible that something happened to us because I had clothes when I woke up, except for him. He wasn't wearing anything at the top, I didn't even see anything at the bottom. The pain in my thighs makes me nervous. OMG! I'm engaged for the fu*k sake! Maureen what did you do!

"You need to go Maureen. You need to go." I ordered myself and took my bag that was on the floor along with my pair of sandals.

I hadn't even left the room yet when I saw a hat that I immediately took to hide my face in case the media was here. When I came out I just saw a few people and I don't think anyone noticed or recognized me so I got to my condo safely.

"I hate that night!" I covered my eyes and threw the bag at my bed and the sandals I was holding.

I do not know what to do. What should I tell Ruiz that I am drunk and so that happened? That a stranger and I slept together in one night and mostly I don't know if that was just a sleep together. I'm going crazy!

Annoyed, I took my towel to take a shower. As much as possible I want to talk to Ruiz immediately. Yes, I will talk to him and he will understand me. I know him and I know he knows me well and I can't do that to him.

"Don't panic Maureen, just explain everything." I relieve myself before going in the shower.

After I showered, I immediately took out my blower and just dried my hair. That makes me feel better.

I also fixed myself before taking my car keys and cellphone before leaving the condo. I even looked at my phone because there were so many notifications but I always have those kinds of notifications everyday so I just let it go. I focused on the road and decided to go to Ruiz's house and talk to him.

I was stuck in traffic when my phone rang. My mom is calling. My brow furrowed because of that. She remembered me? I thought she had already forgotten me. She didn't even greet me on my birthday.

"What?" I asked after I answered the call.

"What?" She sounded surprised about my answer. "What did you do? I can't believe that you can do that!"

"What are you saying? I'm not doing anything!" I shouted back, tempting my patience. "Can you please direct me to the point. Don't waste my time, I need something to do."

"You are viral right now." She said that made me look at my phone before going to the road again.

"I was viral everyday." I said arrogantly before I turned at the left road.

"Sca*dal viral Maureen! Sca*dal!" She said angrily on the other line that made me stop from driving.

"Sc*ndal? What do you mean?" I suddenly felt confused and started to get nervous.

I was viral because of a scandal. How?

"I will send the video." She said and breathed deeply like controlling herself to be calm. "Clean that mess Maureen. I'm warning you, clean that mess. Don't make our name trash because of that sc*ndalous thing that you made. I can't believe this."

She ended the call so I immediately took my phone and looked at the video she sent. I don't know what to say when I start watching the video clip. I was literally naked while a man was on top of me.

I was so ashamed while watching the video because I didn't even see that I stopped the man from doing something to my body. I immediately stopped watching when the man started moving on top of me. My hand was shaking as I put down my phone.

The face of the man was blurred while I was normal, it was clear that I was the only target whoever did this. My mind starts to conclude now, thinking who did it. I feel confused because the video that is spreading right now was blurred on the face of the man. If he was the one who posted it and planned for this, why didn't he leave me after what happened and so I can't see his identity?

"This can't be... " I whispered as my tears continued to fall.

I took my phone again and looked at what people were telling me. It hurts me a lot because some of the people throwing bad comments are my big fans.

[She is a mess flirty bitch yuck 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮]

[I can't believe this! She's a slot, poor boy!!]

[Protect Ruiz at all costs!!

#Ruizdon'tdeserveMaureen!]

[You're engaged and almost married but you still have the power to cheat!! You are a disgusting woman. You don't deserve Ruiz!!]

I stopped reading the comment and just leaned back in my car seat. It was like I fainted immediately because of what was happening. I can't believe that this is happening right now. Please wake me up if I am just dreaming.

"What did I do? Is this really happening?" Feeling fainting as if at any moment I will pass out due to weakness.

I started driving again and drove as fast as I could. I have to go to Ruiz right away. Mostly now that I know he knows already. We are both in an industry and so I know he already knows about it because most of the tweets that people commented were included by his name because of me.

"R-Ruiz," I buckled.

As soon as I entered their house, I knew that I was the one they were talking about. He turned to me as he heard my voice. I could see the puffiness in his eyes, which is obvious from crying, but it changed in anger when he saw me.

"Oh, here is the slot." Gezel said while clapping her hands. "You are already engaged to my brother and yet you did that? So flirty huh!"

I ignored her and looked at Ruiz even though his parents were looking at me like they wanted to kick me out. It's so impossible for him to believe in me the way he looked at me but still I want to explain everything to him.

"I'm s-sorry .....but please let me explain everything," I tried to communicate to him and come closer but he gestured to me to just stay and not walk towards him.

"Explain? The video tells everything about Maureen." He said in disappointment. "I trust you so much but I can't believe you can do that to me. We are engaged Maureen! We are engaged! How can you do that to me!?"

"I'm sorry..." I started to cry too, like him. "I can't m-remember what happened... Please b-believe me R-Ruiz. I can't believe what happened either, I don't know why and how it happened. ....I'm s-sorry..."

"No, I don't want to hear any words from you anymore. You cheated on me, that's all." He said that broke my heart. "I don't know how to trust you again."

"Ruiz, I swear I can't cheat on you," I came closer and looked at him pleadingly. "Please forgive me, I didn't mean it. Believe me I can't do that to you. I love you, you know that."

"Stop that, don't you ever come back to our house again." Aunt Cilva, the mother of Ruiz, pulled him from me. "You can go, do the most priority right now which is clear your name but before you go I want you to know that the wedding is over. We already talked about that, right Ruiz?"

My chest hurts. That was my biggest dream and now it's gone just because of that mistake? A mistake that I am the victim of?

"What?" I said in disbelief and looked at them one by one while trying not to cry even more. "What do you mean aunt? This will still be fixed, please give me a chance to clear my name. I swear, I won't let Ruiz attached on what happened. I will apologize if that was the right thing to do right now, just give me a chance. Please...."

"Do whatever you want but the wedding is already over. We already talked about it and it's final, it won't change anymore." She looked at his son. "My son doesn't deserve you."

"R-Ruiz? P-Please don't t-tell me you agree..." I sobbed and tried to brace myself for his answer.

"I'm s-sorry but please get out Maureen," he looked away refraining his tears to flow.

Little by little I sat on the floor because of the heavy I felt. I never thought I would feel or experience this kind of situation. I don't care if I looked weak here crying for my own mistake in front of them. I was hurt and I can't control it anymore.

"Get out!" Gezel shouted at me. "My brother doesn't need you anymore, he doesn't want a flirty woman! So get out or do you want me to take you out of our house? It's a privilege for me to do that."

"You! This is your fault!" I couldn't stop myself from yelling back.

"Don't shout at my daughter," Aunt cilva.

"Wow! And now you're blaming me for the action you did?" She laughed like something funny about what I said. "Why? Am I the one who had a one night stand with someone I don't know? God Maureen so many people are idolizing you---"

"And so you did that to me right? Because I'm more popular than you right now and you are so obsessed to get that to me." I cut her off and fixed myself and stood up to face her. "You put something in my drink Gezel and so that happened. And so I couldn't control myself that night."

"What are you saying Maureen?" Ruiz was confused about what I said that made Gezel freeze.

"She put something in my drink." I announced it again. "Maybe some kind of drugs or anything that makes people can't control themselves."

"Are you accusing my daughter?" Uncle Reynold stood up confused now too.

"I'm not uncle, I am telling a fact." I faced Ruiz's father. "I wasn't yet that drunk when your daughter gave me one shot of alcohol. How can that one shot make people do something hilarious like that? You know me and you can't deny the fact that even you know that I'm not that kind of person tito."

"Shut up! It's simple, because that's your habit! That you are like your mother! Don't blame me for your mess girl!" Gezel made me face her by pulling my right arm. "I repeat, get out of our house. I will not allow you to fool my brother's head again!"

She tried to pull me out of their house but I stopped her from doing it. I noticed that Ruiz wanted to approach me but his parents stopped him.

"What the hell let me go!" With force when I pulled my hand from her, she suddenly fell down.

I covered my mouth when Gezel's head hit the table causing her to lose consciousness. I was about to approach her when my uncle and aunt pushed me. I even stepped back when Ruiz came closer to check her too.

"Look what Maureen did to your sister Ruiz! Please wake up...my daughter..." Aunt Cilva cried as she tried to wake up her daughter.

"R-Ruiz...I didn't mean it, she was pulling me you saw it," I said sobbing and I was about to hold him gently when he held my other arm very tightly.

"Get out and do what is more important right now, your name, clear it. Don't make our situation difficult. Please...." He let go of me and angrily pointed out the door. "Go away, I'm begging you, don't blame my sister for what you did."

"I can't do that and I am not blaming her, please trust me...." My tears continue to flow.

He shook his head and moved away from me when I tried to touch him again to beg.

"The wedding is over..." He said, like I didn't do anything more to change her mind "I don't want to marry a cheater! A fl*rt girl like you!"

I slapped him hard and gave him a disappointment face. He didn't say a word and just felt the pain of my slap. His father stood up to come between us.

"Maureen please," His father said and whispered something to me. "I will talk to him, I will try. You know how much I want you for my son but now, please, clear everything first."

"No uncle," I shook my head and wiped the tears that started to flow down my cheeks. I turned my gaze to Ruiz who was now also looking at me.

"I don't force your son anymore, being agree without asking me is so disrespectful on my part." Even if my chest hurts I still manage to talk normally. "If you don't want to marry a woman like me well then I want you to know that, I also don't want to marry a man who doesn't trust me. The wedding is over."

"I'm sorry to say this Maureen but no one can defend you even your manager can't say anything about your issue. It was going big and so hard to stop. The management gives you a chance to personally apologize to the people, just call me if you want to speak up." My assistant said from the phone when I went home at my apartment already. "And also all of your ongoing projects and endorsers and maybe even your previous ones were cancelled you, they remove your name to protect their brand. I'm sorry, I can't do anything but I hope you're okay right now."

I slowly sat on my bed while listening to her. I didn't even wait for her to speak more. I ended the call immediately.

How can they do that to me? I didn't even explain but they already cancelled me? I feel like I've lost my worth right away. What else can I expect, industry is industry. Nothing permanent when it comes to that.

"Everything I worked for is gone just because of someone I don't know." Little by little, the tears that I had been holding back started pouring. "It's all gone because of that bullsh*t stranger! And you Gezel! I hate you both so much! How dare they destroy everything I worked for a years!"

I just stop from shouting in pain when my phone rings. I answered it quickly when I saw that it was my mom. I need someone right now.

"M-Mom," I buckled crying.

"I talked to your manager and he said that he can offer an interview to you to clear your name and apologize to the people, mostly your fans." She directly said instead of asking me if I am okay. "Clean your name, our name–--"

"F*ck it!" I couldn't stop yelling from the other line. " You are always thinking about your name...Our name! I thought you called because you are concerned about me and asked me if I am okay because I am your daughter! And that was the mother do mom but why is it so hard for you to do it to me?"

"I'm concerned about you Maureen, I even contacted your manager so you can clear your name to the public---" she tried to explain her side softly.

"You did that because you will be attacked for the shame I did, right? You did not do that for me, it was for yourself!" I was struggling to argue with her and so I ended the call without her permission.

I was about to put my phone down when it rang again. I washed my face and took a deep breath.

"What now mom? Can you please stop calling me just this day, I'm tired!" I said angrily because I thought it was mom.

"This is Trina," Trina suddenly said, which made me stop talking, I thought it was my mom.

She was my childhood friend. We are at the same school from primary to college. We only separated because of our different dreams. She was focusing on their bar business and it was famous in the U.S right now while I was in modeling. But we are still connected to each other, she was like a sister to me.

"Do you need help? Just tell me, I will take a flight to go with your side." Trina said in concern.

She knows me a lot.

"No, take me a ticket to the U.S instead," I said and started wiping my tears. Trying to be strong in this situation.

"Got it. Remember, I am at your side." She said before ending the call.

From: Trina

Wear something that can cover your face, I see some media here waiting for you.

The plane had just landed when I read Trina's text. Fortunately, I know how the media's brain works, so I bought a hat and a mask to cover my mouth. I also didn't wear clothes that would attract their eyes, I know they will see me if I ever wear something classy.

From: Trina

Don't be afraid, they are ugly! good to slap!

I smiled when I read the last thing she said, somehow I feel better because of her presence. I got off the plane with a cover on my face. I was so nervous while walking but I was doing everything to walk normally. I immediately bowed down when I saw the group of media on the side. They are so annoying! I want to leave here peacefully!

"Is that her? The one in black?" I heard someone say it.

"Is it her? I think it's her! Come on, let's get closer!" one of the reporters shouted that made me walk fast.

I immediately felt nervous because I noticed that they were getting closer and closer to me until someone pulled my arm. I was about to push whoever that one when I saw it was Trina. I acted good.

"Bethany, it was you! I miss you a lot!" She said with a shout and so they can hear, she also signaled me not to look behind.

"How are you Bethany? Are you good my little sister?" She acts that makes my brow furrowed but at the same just going in the flow. "Mom and Dad are waiting for you, my sister. Your Bethany, my sister!"

If my situation wasn't like this, I would already be laughing. I heard the whispers of the media that stopped coming because of Trina's saying.

"Maureen is an only child, let's go back. She wasn't here yet." Someone said that makes me calm.

I thought I would get caught.

"Let's go," She pulled me when she noticed that the media was going away from us.

The nervousness I felt disappeared when we were inside her car. I even take off my hat and mask to make me breathe comfortably.

"How's the flight? Are you hungry?" Or do you need anything?" She kept asking me, she even hugged me in excitement. "Omygod! I miss you!

"No but thank you," I gave her a simple smile. "I just want to rest."

She nodded and smiled too before starting to drive. We immediately reached where she lives. I thought she had already moved somewhere but I didn't expect that she was still living in her old apartment.

She told me to just rest because she will go to the grocery store to buy some food for us. I offered some money to her but she said she can handle it and nothing to worry about so I just nodded. And because of the tiredness I feel, I no longer had trouble sleeping. I slept as I laid my back down on the bed.

"Noodles!" Trina said with a giggle that woke me up from sleeping.

She came too happy at my side and put down the noodles that it's already cooked. She just heated the water and put it in but in her smile it looked like a big achievement to her.

"Hey don't judge my noodles!" She said as I sneered at the food she made.

It's not because I don't appreciate her cooking. I was just afraid to eat it because the noodles are so fat. Did she overcook? Or that was the normal size of those noodles? I didn't try to ask her and just started eating. My tummy was making a sound, a sign that I was hungry.

"Wait," she gave me a wait sign and suddenly stood up that made me stop from eating. "I offered you my favorite dessert. It was delicious, promise."

"Okay," I said and nodded.

I just continued eating until she came back. She was already holding two cups of ice-cream and the flavor was cookies and cream. She still not changed, she was still so happy to share even a little or normal things, which is great.

"Here!" She presented me with the one cup which I immediately took.

She sat next to me and suddenly asked.

"So, what is your plan?" She was looking at me, waiting for my answer.

I held my breath and faced her. I don't even know what to do right now. If I could only force myself to just hide here for the rest of my life because of the shame that people say to me but I can't give up on my dream that quickly. I work hard for that, I will fight for it.

"I don't know Trina, I don't know what steps to take to clear my name." I said sadly. "But can I ask you a favor?"

"Sure! What is it?" She dropped the food she was holding and quickly nodded.

"Can I stay here for a while? The video is still spreading, that's why when I move I know I will be recognized." I explained to her. "I am afraid, Trina."

"Duh!" She smiled and raised an eyebrow at me. "Do you think I'll let you leave my apartment? I won't let you girl!"

She said flatly and I laughed as she hugged one of my hands like a child.

"Do me a favor too, stay here forever! Please?" She giggled like a kid waiting for my response

"I will think of that," I jokingly answered and removed her hug so we could eat again.

After we ate, she left me again because I said I still needed some rest. I didn't sleep the whole flight, if I could close my eyes it was only for a short time. There is a fear in my chest that someone will accidentally recognize me and talk about the things I don't want to hear.

A few weeks passed, and my routine was always to clean Trina's condo every time she left for work as a thank you for letting me stay here. I'm not used to doing nothing because before I used to have a busy schedule but now it all changed. It's depressing but I have to move forward.

"You don't like the food?" Trina asked while we were eating dinner.

"I like it but not now I guess? I don't know but I don't like the smell of it," I put the food away because I feel dizzy when I smell it.

"Smell?" She smells it. "It doesn't smell bad, it's super fresh."

I was confused too because I've eaten it before but it never smelled like this. It was so weird.

"You're so weird, wait I'll just get some other food." She gave me a wait sign, I nodded at her because I really can't force myself to eat it because of the smell.

Trina came back with a fresh salad, she dropped it in front of me. "I made the sauce, if you didn't like it I will hate you forever."

I smiled and thanked him. She returned to her seat and started eating again. I took a bite of what she gave me and I liked it, but when I finished it, my stomach suddenly hurt and I felt like I was going to vomit.

"Are you okay?" Trina came closer to check with so much concern in her face. "What is happening to you?"

She was about to give me water when I suddenly stood up and ran and went to the CR to vomit. I just went out when my stomach started to stabilize. And at the same time I was feeling dizzy so I wanted to be in bed.

"Maureen..." Trina was looking at me so weird when I laid my back at the edge of my bed.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" I looked at her confused.

She shook his head and gestured to me to wait before she immediately went out to my room. I just ignored it and waited for her as she said. She didn't stay long outside and came back quickly, it only took a few minutes for her to be here again in front of me.

"Where did you go?" I asked her when she sat down at my side.

"I bought something," she said with a deep breath.

"Food? No, I won't eat anymore, I'll just go to sleep." I shook my head. "I'm full already."

"No it's not food," she shook his head again and suddenly took something from her pocket and gave it to me.

I frowned because of the pregnancy test I was holding now that she gave. I looked at her so confused and at the same time afraid. My mind starts to overthink!

"What do you mean by this?" I asked in buckled.

"Try it," She said and pulled me to go up before pushing me to go inside the comfort room, she even closed the door and so I wouldn't come out and make more excuses.

Even though I'm very nervous, I do what she wants because I'm confused by myself too. I feel like something weird is happening in my body. I think I gained a lot of weight these past weeks.

I came out of the comfort room and gave the thing to her without looking at the result. She exhaled deeply before looking at the pregnancy test. I was looking at her reaction and when she turned her stare at me I already knew it.

"It's positive," she announced and came closer to me to hold my hands that were shaking. "You are pregnant Maureen."

"I am?" I can't believe it.

She nodded.

[After 6 years]

"Mommy...." she was pouting and going to cry while looking at me on screen.

I called Trina through a video call to see and talk to my daughter. After a year, I was able to come back to the Philippines, but I was not with her yet, she was left with Trina in the U.S. I want to make sure if it's okay for us to come back before I make them follow me here. I don't want Avriell to be attached with whatever issue I had before. And I noticed that I don't want to worry anymore, it's like no one knows me, I can't blame them on that because my body has increased, not that big but it changed when I got pregnant with Avriell and maybe it's been a long time already. They already forget it? How I wish.

Maybe if I introduce myself to them they can recognize me but that's so impossible. I don't know how to go back to the industry again. I don't know how to start or did I need something to start. I was still scared.

"Don't cry..." I was so hurt looking at her like that. "We will be together again very soon, I promise you."

She didn't talk and just hugged the teddy bear that I gave to her, obviously still sulking at me. I didn't wait for her to wake up because I knew it would be harder for me to leave if I saw her sad, that's why I didn't say goodbye to her.

Avriell was an unexpected blessing that came in my life that I never regret. Maybe it feels downcast because I have her in a situation where I lose everything but my love for her is bigger than that. I thought my life was already miserable but she changed it. She gave me a reason why I need to be strong and move forward, not just for me, for us.

"Don't be sad, we'll follow your mommy." Trina was trying to make my daughter smile. "She was just doing something that it was for you too before we went too. Then we'll be together again, do you want that?"

"Now? I want now aunt please...." She asked and gave her aunt an innocent look.

Trina looked at me pleased that it was like she wanted to beg me for my child.

"Can you still bear it?" Trina asked me before pointing out to herself that if I can still manage well then she can't take it anymore.

I just want to make sure of everything, I can't forgive myself if Avriell will be involved in my past issues. I breathe away and smile at her before calling the name of my daughter and so she will look at me.

"Avriell..." I was saying her name but she didn't look at me, she was refusing my stare. "You don't love me anymore?"

"Avriell Love you of course," She immediately looked at me and suddenly pouted. "Just Avriell miss you mommy..."

She hugs the bear harder than it looks like she was thinking that it was me.

"Then tell aunt Trina to pack your things because tomorrow you will have a flight. You like that?" I announced that made her slowly smile. "Because mommy already misses Avriell too, so much."

She started to giggle, obviously excited.

"I will ride in an airplane again mommy? And then we go to you?" She was so excited asking for it.

"Yes. Are you happy?" I was so happy seeing her like that.

She nodded and immediately went down in Trina's lap to get her toys and packed it by herself. I couldn't help but be happy because she was as excited as I was.

"I'm so proud of you, I always was." Trina was getting emotional that made me chuckle.

She loved Avriell so much, she was not just my best friend, she became a father to my daughter too. She was always at my side, especially when Avriell came into my life. And so I was so blessed to have her, I can't ask for more.

"Do you miss me too? Don't worry we can see each other again my daughter," I said to her jokingly.

She rolled her eyes then put the phone on the table and so I can see them packing the things they will get. My heart was so full looking at my daughter laughing with her aunt Trina, enjoying packing things. But on the other hand I feel jealous while looking at them. Trina envied me even more when she saw how I looked at them.

"Avriell..." I pouted.

She smiled so cute and came towards the phone and kissed me through the screen. I looked at Trina and gave her a win look that just made her laugh and continue what she was doing.

I ended the call after that because I need to fix the apartment where the three of us will live for a while. I can't afford a house yet because some of my savings I have was almost all I used on Avriell when I gave birth to her. I decided to go after this to the grocery, to buy food for us. Mostly that the three of us love to eat so much, that's how we bond.

As I said, after doing the housework, I took a shower and went straight to the nearest supermarket. I only bought what we needed and some snacks that Avriell liked. After that, I went to the mall to look for clothes for my daughter. She loved having new clothes. New outfits. She is still very young but she is already good at choosing outfits and where to fit them.

I can't blame that, her mother was a model back then. She has the blood of a supermodel.

I saw a store that was obviously a new brand, that's why I went in and looked around. I was busy looking for some clothes when some people shouted and screamed. The other people in the store also came out to look at it. Out of curiosity I came out too and looked at it to see what was happening.

[It was Gezel!]

[Oh my god! Gezel was here!]

[Let's get closer! She is so pretty!]

[She was my idol, let's take a picture of her!]

[I love you Gezel!]

"What a coincidence?" I started with a bad expression on my face.

People approached and immediately crowded him. I came closer too but only at the very back because I was scared that people would notice me and she might recognize me. I think she doesn't have any important work here because if she came here for work then the media was the first to come here before her but there wasn't, it was like she just wanted to go shopping or she just wanted to feel her fame. I was hearing a lot about her but I didn't pay attention at all.

All my anger came back while looking at her. I can't see any regret on her face, she was so happy with her fame right now. If I hadn't thought as a mother to Avriell, thinking how my actions affect her, maybe something bad would have happened here. That's why I turned my back and was about to go back to the store when I bumped into someone. She was wearing a hat and shades, even a scarf like she was hiding herself on someone.

"Maureen?" She took her shade off and even I looked shocked when I recognized her.

It was Freza, my personal assistant before. I don't know why she was wearing that but I made her wear the shade again and pulled her to go away from the crowd. We entered a coffee shop that had a small customer and so we couldn't talk normally.

"You came back!" She still couldn't believe but I gestured to her to lower her voice. "After a year, you came back. You disappeared suddenly, the media said you went to the U.S. but they didn't see you. No one knows where you went, even your mother doesn't have any clue."

"It was true, I went to the U.S, I lived there for 6 years to hide from the media. I know how they work so I escape them easily." I explained to her. "You, what are you doing? Why are you wearing such clothes? Are you already a thief?"

She laughed and shook her head.

"Since you left, Gezel has become famous, that's why I'm investigating what I can release to the media so that they know what kind of person she really is. The kind of person they support are." She started to talk and a pinch of irritation came up on her face when she said her name. "You know how faithful I am to you, I was always defending you to her, that's why she fired me. She wants everyone around her to be on her side only, I can't do that. I'm still with you until now, Maureen."

"I know and thank you for that," I smiled and nodded to her for appreciating her faithfulness to me. "And I am sorry too, you shouldn't have been involved with me. You can go with her, it's not a big deal for me, work is work."

"That's fine, I don't want to go work with her either. I don't have patience for her." She looked around and moved her face closer. "Mostly that you are here now, you can beat her again."

I was shaken by what she said. "After what happened do you think I can still go back? And I don't think people will accept me again."

"Maybe in the beginning, but after a few days, weeks, or months, I don't think so your name won't come up again." The way she talked she was so sure that I can make Gezel down again. "You defeated her before, you can do it again. Acceptance of the people from the start is not important anymore, it was the progress making people like you again. You are talented Maureen, that wasn't impossible to happen."

"All you need is someone who will lift you up again in the industry, a big company." she added.

"But no one," I answered, which made her think hard.

I genuinely smiled and stood up to say goodbye to her. I can't stay long, I need to go back to the apartment. I still have a lot to fix.

"Don't worry I will think about that but for now I want to focus on my daughter, she is my priority." I said that made her expression change so quickly. "I was happy to see you again."

The way she looked, she was like not sure of what she heard from me. She couldn't believe it again, she looked confused. Her eyes are about to spill out because of the shock.

"D-daughter?" She asked buckled.

I nodded before giving her a sign that I will go now. I left without waiting for him to speak, it's going dark and I need to go home.

It was late when I got back to the apartment and I was about to open the door to enter when I realized that it was open. I lock it before I go out! I slowly come in and put the things I bought and so I can move out easily if ever.

When I got to the living room I saw a figure of a man standing so right, he was wearing a normal black shirt and denim pants while holding a car keys in his right hand that he was continuing playing. I couldn't see his face because he was facing somewhere.

"Who are you?" I was startled and got something that I could throw. "How did you get in? Who are you?! What do you want? Face me!"

"Stop shouting, you are irritating me." A cold voice from him makes me more nervous.

"Then look at me! Or you want me to call the police? You are trespassing!" I was making myself stronger even if my foot was already shaking.

"You don't need to do that, I am not here to harm you." The way he talked, he was so calm like this was a normal situation to him.

After he said it he slowly turned. That made me step back because while looking at his face I remember everything happened to me back then. How my career was lost, my dream wedding and being in a spotlight. He was one of the destroyers, the reason why I lost everything I worked hard for. I can't be wrong, he is the man I slept with for a whole night a year ago.

The father of Avriell.

"I was here to welcome you, for coming back my love." He smirked.