Since Nine Book 3: Shattered

New Beginning

CHAPTER 16

RAMCEL

“I really thought you were the Mega daughter,” Ramcel said while riding the elevator with Dominique, who really looked a lot like KC Concepction. But in her opinion this woman next to her was more beautiful. She could also smell her Very Sexy Victoria Secret perfume. “But then I saw your cleft chin.”

“Are you disappointed that I’m not her?” Dominique asked smiling. Napansin ni Ramcel na may kalungkutan din sa mga mata nito nang magtama ang kanilang mga paningin sa reflection ng elevator. Nagdisperse na ang lahat patungo sa kani-kanilang kwarto. Patungo sila ni Dominique sa suite na nakalaan para sa kanilang dalawa.

“Great! Broken hearts tour nga ata talaga to,” nasabi nya sa sarili. She made a mental note to call and yell at Olivia later. “No, I’m not. I don’t mind meeting the heiress of Encina Corporation.”

Dominique gave a soft laughed. “And you won’t mind if I snore either.”

“That’s right.” Ramcel smiled.

Halos pagabi na rin nang makarating sila sa Baguio kaya binilinan sila ni Kristine na magtungo sa restaurant ng hotel for dinner buffet. Pwede silang lumabas kung gusto nila but they were advised to sleep early dahil maagang mag-uumpisa ang Baguio tour kinabukasan.

Isang two- bedroom suite na may malaking living room ang nakareserve para sa kanila ni Dominique. Sigurado si Ramcel na si Olivia mismo ang may request na bigyan sya nang magandang kwarto.

Ramcel went to her own room and had a long bath. The warm water was very soothing. Ilang araw lang ang lumipas pero parang ang daming nangyari. The soft bed was very inviting but she decided to stroll outside. May konting lakas pa sya para maglakad-lakad sa labas at damhin ang malamig na klima.

After putting on a white shirt, jeans, boots and soft leather jacket, Ramcel strode out of the room. Hindi na nya kinatok si Dominique dahil baka tulog ito. Isa pa, hindi naman sila close para magpaalam pa. She sent a text to Kristine to let her know she’ll have dinner outside. Mas prefer nyang kumain mag-isa. 

Medyo natigilan sya nang makita si Dominique na nakatayo sa labas ng pinto ng hotel. Akala kasi nya nasa kwarto pa ito. Ngumiti ito nang makita sya.

“Hi. Akala ko natutulog ka,” sambit nito.

“Yun din ang akala ko sayo,” napangiti na ring sabi ni Ramcel. “Where are you going?”

“I don’t know. I have no idea actually. It’s my first time here,” Dominique admitted.

Hindi talaga likas na palakaibigan si Ramcel but seeing Dominique standing there looking lonely, she felt a tug in her heart. “I know you don’t know me well, but would you like to have dinner with me?”

Tumitig muna ito sa kanya kaya medyo na-concious si Ramcel. Mukha ba syang hoodlum? Maya-maya ngumiti ito. “If you promise not to sell my kidney, then it’s a yes.”

“I’m more interested in your heart actually,” Ramcel retorted playfully.

“You can’t have my heart. I already lost it.” Dominique gave her a bitter smile then shook her head. “Sorry. I can’t believe I just said that.”

Ramcel wondered who was stupid enough to hurt a beautiful woman like Dominique. “If you’re willing to come with me, then let’s go find our hearts together.” Pinagmasdan nito ang mga mata nya. Dominique nodded in understanding. “I know a place that served delicious steak.”

Pumara sila ng taxi at nagpahatid sa isang restaurant na medyo liblib. Kinontrata na rin ni Ramcel ang taxi driver na hintayin sila dahil mahihirapan silang bumalik sa city proper mamaya since madilim na at madalang na may dumaan sa lugar na iyon lalo at nasa mataas itong lugar. Pumuwesto sila sa table kung saan magkakaroon sila ng privacy.