The Billionaire's Maid

I am lost in my thoughts while I'm sitting here in the car trying to reminisce the picture of how I used to live my life here in this place.All the moments that I had experienced during my teenage years while I was still living in the streets... or should I say existing. Perhaps there is a big difference between my definition of living and merely existing. While I am looking outside the car window, I can see the tall buildings and glamorous cafe's.This place is indeed a heaven for the wealthy people while an obvious hell for us who's just trying to survive in the daily basis. “Ma'am we already arrived at the venue of the party. "I was lost in my thoughts when my chauffeur which turned me back to reality. He went out of the car and hurriedly opened the door for me. “ Thank you, Steve. " I said and then he bowed.As I glanced at the tall elegant medieval building,I saw many unfamiliar faces trying to laugh and talk casually with one another. The men wears stylish tux and based on what I see, some of them are from Armani and Dior collections while the women are screaming extravagance with their signature ball gowns. Most of them are holding a glass of wine while talking with one another. I can really tell that this place is a crib for elites in the society. I walked in the center chin up and holding my purse. I guess this low cut golden v-neck gown still belongs to this event yeah?! I said to myself. Even though I have attended alot of events like this, I can really tell that I'm still nervous but then my silly mind always reminds me to be calm and not push myself to feel belong in this kind of circle because even some people here surely doesn't like everyone and they're just trying to be fake or should I say “decent" because after all this gala is for entrepreneurs trying to market their business with one another and that's my main purpose too. “Oh,Ms. Jelena Marie Chavez thank God you're here now! ”exclaimed by my colleague Amanda while standing up from her chair and sipping a glass of wine. I knew her since College and she's into the fashion industry now, in fact she has her own couture line. I went to her table and I hugged her after that I shake hands with the entrepreneurs that's in her same circle. “Manda,you really don't have to shout my full name don't you. "I laughed a little bit while sitting next to her. “Nah,Rie! people here should know and acknowledge your presence. Who would've thought that the sought after young skincare tycoon will grace us with her presence." She giggled while saying it." stop being silly Manda, I wasn't just busy this morning and I saw the invitation given to my secretary. I realized that I don't have any schedules tonight that's why I decided to attend in fact I'm happy because this is also a great opportunity to give back since this is a charity event. "I replied and took a sip of the champagne that the server gave me. “this is also a great opportunity to meet potential investors Rie." she added. Minutes pass by and the party started and the host of the event delivered her speech. I was busy listening to her speech. Mrs. Edinburgh is a truly inspiring lady and she supports the anti-cancer advocacy with her very own foundation, just like me she's also an entrepreneur in the field of pharmaceutical industry. She stated in her speech that her 1 daughter died because of leukemia which is a type of cancer that is found in blood or bone marrow. She told us how devastated she was and she considered it as the dark times of her life. Well,this feeling is something that isn't new to me already because my mom died with the same condition too. I can really say that this is one of the reasons why I decided to attend this gala also and I will never deny the fact that those were my darkest times also to the point that it changed my life completely. I'm healed now but I can still feel the pain that I experienced during those times because it is deeply engraved in my heart. As I was listening,a familiar face headed into my direction,she approached me. “ Chavez,I couldn't believe that you're here. I thought you prefer hiding in your cave than socialize with the elites in this event."Ashley stated. I tried to ignore what she said and focus myself into Mrs.Edinburgh's speech. “Ms. Simons, we all know that Jelena's public presence is always for a cause not like yours who's always seen even in the newspapers headline being caught by a paparazzi drinking yourself to sleep in the club. "Manda replied sarcastically which made me serious and Ashley being angry because of embarrassment. “darn you Amanda, I'm not even talking to you! and you bullsh*t..." she looked at me with anger evident in her eyes. “Don't feel so special, you're not even from a wealthy family. "she laughed sarcastically and the people in our table are shocked with her statements. I feel so ashamed of her because she's making a scene now. “yeah right, I'm not from a wealthy family but I can buy you and your company remember that. " I said coldly and the people laughed at her which made her more angrier. I don't like to be involved in a scene but I hate it when my family is talked about in an unnecessary issues. I remained calm while sipping a glass of champagne and went back to the host's speech, I don't really like dramas. “you disrespectful b*tch!"she shouted while grabbing my hair which made all of us shocked too. I hate this, I hate attention and the press are already taking pictures of us. I tried to get off her hands on my hair and Amanda even pulled her away from me but she's so scandalous. “Ashley,stop! " a baritone voice said while pulling her out of me. Ashley then stopped and cried and as I looked up I saw that he's hugging that man. As soon as I saw him everything around me feels like it stop. I can't hear the questions of the press or even Amanda's words. He looked at me sternly,those familiar eyes... and just like that the memories went back like a flash. My heart feels like it is stabbed again and it made me feel suffocated. The flashes from the cameras of the press are evident but it isn't enough to shift my gaze. I feel like my tears are about to fall but I tried my very best to control it.I can't be weak again in front of him. After all that I've been through I should be a tough one by now even if I face him... it's really him. “Don't hurt my girlfriend " he said sternly at me while Ashley is still crying like a baby in his shoulder while hugging him. It's funny how he got the nerve to tell me that. He has the nerve to blame me on his girlfriend's childish behavior, I laughed sarcastically. What I learned about life after all what happened to me is that being stoic is the most effective way to present yourself. “Oh,I surely won't, she's not worth it. "I said coldly while staring intently on his piercing blue eyes and just like that I grabbed my pursue in the table and headed towards the exit of the hall.