The Dream

Chapter 2. Stellie

*Stella*

April 30, 2022 @7:12 pm

I’m pacing back and forth inside the room. Trinnie is not answering my calls and I’ve called her numerous times now. Trinnie is not so attentive on her phone. I can’t call Mama and Papa’s (Trinnie’s Mom and Dad) number either. I’ve just bought a new phone because I lost my phone while on a hike.

My contacts are not saved either, as I can’t retrieve my iCloud account. Unfortunately, I forgot my password. I have all my account information at home. There’s no one at home right now.

I can’t log in to any of my social media accounts. I can’t remember any of my passwords.

“What a devastating state I am in right now.” I muttered to myself.

I gave all of our helpers a week's day off while Mom and Dad are out of the country for a business meeting. I’m currently staying in a cabin that is 2 hours away from the city.

I don’t have a car with me and I let my personal driver use the car so his family can use it for his child’s birthday.

I’m annoyed at Trinnie already. How could she forget about me during this day?

But, then I thought maybe she was calling me on my lost phone.

I have one more number that I did memorize which I think can help me.

I dialed his number… "It's ri----

“The number cannot be reached” I heard the automated system say on the line.

“Oh s**t, why?” I just cursed out.

I’ve checked My Ride app again. It’s gonna be here in 30 minutes.

I was busy calling Trinnie lately. I still have time to prepare myself.

I wore my emerald fitted cocktail dress. It looked so good on my body. My curves are showing. I stare at myself in the full body mirror.

How I wish he will notice me tonight. I’ve been gawking at him for 3 years already, since I met him. But he does not have any interest in me.

I will confess to him tonight before midnight. If he don’t like me then, I’ll move on. I will have my new life tonight.

I just finished my make-up and added some nude lipstick.

I just have 5 minutes before my ride will arrive. I decided to wait outside instead.

I wore my knee-length black faux coat and tied it in front to avoid catching a cold.

Trinnie and I will be wearing similar fitted cocktail dresses. We had this specially made for our Anniversary. I just hope she is able to prepare already.

Trinnie and I are like twins from different parents. I have loved Trinnie as a sister since childhood and I will love her forever. That is our promise to each other.

My ride had arrived and the driver opened the door for me and one I was already settled in, he closed the door slowly. The driver is around 38 years old. A long-time employee in our company. Yes, my family owned this car rental company. So, I know I’m safe all throughout my way to the city.

I’ve tried calling Trinnie again. But still not answering.

“Oh this girl and her silent ringtone”, I just muttered to myself.

I tried to type in his number again on the keypad. Maybe he's busy, I thought.

So I just placed the phone back into my purse.

“Ohh, Oliver… I hope I can talk to you tonight.

I know it’s still a long ride, so I let myself doze off.

……………………………………………………………

“Miss Stella”, I heard someone tugging my shoulder and calling my name.

I opened my eyes and Peter (the driver) was the one tugging me.

“Miss Stella, we have already arrived,” he said.

“Thank you Peter. I always remind you not to call me Miss Stella, just Stella will do.’ I replied to him and gave him a friendly smile.

“Can you give me like 3 minutes, Peter? I’ll just do a very quick retouch” –Me

Peter nodded and said, “Sure Miss Stella, take your time.”

He turned around and waited in the front of the car.

I did a quick retouch of my make-up and my lipstick.

I went out of the car and saw Peter speaking with the security personnel. It was his brother.

I made my way to the front of the car and Peter smiled at me.

“Thank you so much Peter for tonight.” I said and handed him the envelope. (It's with cash)

He was shocked when he saw the envelope.

“There’s no need for this, Mis—Stella” he said and gestured to give the envelope back to me.

“No, keep it. That’s my present for you” I said.

“Thank you so much Stella”- Peter

“I’ll go ahead then”, he added.

I just nodded and pursed my lips for a smile.

When the security officer saw me, he just smiled. I did for him as well.

“Is Oliver here tonight? I asked the security near the stairs.

“Yes, Miss Marquez. He’s in the quarters. Do you want me to call him?”, he replied.

“No thanks, I’ll just go to him myself. I’ll let him know that he will be our driver for tonight”, I said, and turned around to their quarters. I’m familiar with the place as I used to live here with Trinnie every time my parents were away for business.

I felt nervous and my hands were kind of trembling. I must confess to him tonight. This is my only chance.

I’m 10 meters away from his quarter and I hear someone talking behind the bushes.

“You know that I love you so much, right?” silence

“I’ll come to you next weekend, okay? Silence

I stopped in my tracks and listened.

“Yes, yes. I know.” Silence

“I love you always and I miss you so much” silence

“Good night Baby”

The person behind the bushes came out and it was Oliver.

He seemed shocked and he tucked his phone inside his pocket immediately.

“Stella, what are you doing here?” he said, walking close to me.

I felt my heart beating so fast and I think my face turned pale.

He has a girlfriend already. I’ve lost. I have no chance.

I froze in my spot. I can’t move away. My heart throbbed like I'm out of air.

“Stella, what are you doing here”, he held my arms and I came back to my senses.

I looked into his eyes. His eyes are showing confused and pained?

I took my arm away from his grasp. “ I just came here to tell you that we- we would like you to be our driver for tonight.”

That’s all that I was able to tell him. Stupid

He took 2 steps backwards and said, “Oh yeah! Mr. Garcia already told me days ago”

He already knew, of course, he was their employee. “ i***t”

I need to be away from him. He’s just staring at me worried. I don't want to see his handsome face, I'd just melt into his arms.

“O-okay then, I’ll go ahead and go to Trinnie” I said and hurriedly turned away and started walking.

I heard him call my name but I didn’t have any courage to face him.

He called me again and I just took even long strides.

I just need to be away from him.