All This Time

Chapter 1

Six years later...

"Oh my God! As in Oh my God! Look at him Sofia! Your boyfriend is so hot!" Selena my best friend since high school gushed watching E!. Noah Alexander Sinclair is the main topic today.

I sighed and look at her angrily. "How many times do I have to tell you? He's not my boyfriend anymore! We're over six years ago." I get the remote and turn off the television.

"Now shooo. I need to do something important and you need to work your ass out. Goodbye." I said to her and pushed her gently outside the door.

"Okay okay! You don't need to shoo me away. But please bff I don't want to go to the office today. My dad gave me too much head ache. I want to do something else rather than manage his boring business. Lucky you, your parents support you in everything you want." She said sadly.

I hugged her to me and soothed her. "It's okay. You know your dad only depends on you. You are the only one he got right? You only have each other. But I am also here for you bff." She nodded.

Selena sighed heavily. "Okay I'm going to the office. Thanks, bff. See you later." She kissed my cheek and went out of my penthouse reluctantly.

I sighed and sat on my couch. I turn on the television again with Noah still the topic. According to E!, Noah and Gabriela Rivolli, my co model during college, is in a relationship now. The paparazzi always caught them together having dinner or attending parties and business gathering. I know the girl.

Gabriela and I were close because we were classmates in London School of Fashion. We lost contact after we graduated.

"Why do you need to enter my mind again Noah? Why? I tried my best to forget you and focus on my studies but every time I closed my eyes, it's always you I think of?" I mumbled to myself. It's been six long years since I last saw him personally. I stalked him thru internet. It makes me sad every time I saw him with different girls. We're over. It's not the same anymore Sofia. Wake up!

I erased that thoughts and started to have a shower. I'm heading to my office today.

I left London after graduation and start my own business here in New York. Mom and Dad were very supportive.

I have my own modelling agency and clothing boutique. I named it SVM Modelling and Fashion Corp. My business will hold an anniversary party next month. Models, businessmen and famous celebrities will be there. It's a one-year anniversary party. My business is booming and for almost a year my models and clothes will be seen in any big fashion events not only here but also in Europe and Asia. I still run the catwalk but for emergency purpose only and it's very seldom. I'm so busy in the office.

After making myself presentable, I headed to the basement parking and went inside my car.

Arriving in the office, my staff greeted me, and I greeted them back with a warm smile.

Joyce, my secretary gives my schedule today. We had a lot to do specially the anniversary.

"Joyce, can you hold all my calls today except mom's call please? I'll finish everything I can." I asked my secretary the moment she put my tea on my desk.

"Yeah sure. But how about some hot guy who wants to talk to you?" she said winking. We've been close since we were in the same age and she's a bubbly girl and easy to be with.

I laughed and answered. "Nah, you know I have no time for that."

"Oh really? You have no time, or your heart belongs to someone already?" We laughed at each other and start our busy day.

I heard my tummy growled. I looked at my watch and wow it's already three. My mom will surely scold me if she learns about skipping lunch AGAIN.

I saw my food Joyce got me. It's cold already. I want something with soup. I dialed my favorite restaurant and ordered a heavy meal for me.

My phone buzz Joyce on the other line. "Yeah? Mom on the line? Oh no! Don't ever put her through!" I said in panic.

"Relax, it's not your mom. There’s a man who is very eager to talk to you. This is his nth call in just two minutes!" She rambled on the line.

"Who?" I asked.

"A certain Mr. Noah Alexander Sinclair. Does it ring a bell, bella?" She teased.

"What?? As in Noah? Noah my ex-boyfriend?!" I shriek.

"You are correct Ms. Murphy. He said he wants to talk to her baby girl. Really?" She teased and laughed on the line. I blushed.

"Okay. Put him through." I breathe heavily and relaxed myself. I heard the call was transferred.

"Hello?" I answered with no care in the world, but deep inside I'm slowly dying of nervousness. This is my private line and I have no business to talk to him.

"Hello? Baby girl? Is that you now? Or still the strict secretary?" Noah answered with humor.

I cleared my throat before answering. "This is Sofia. How may I help you? By the way, it's Sofia to you Mr. Sinclair."

He laughed on the other line. "How did you know it's me baby girl? By the way, its, Noah to you." He mimicked and laughed heartily. The nerve!

"How can I help you Mr. Sinclair? Is it about business? Cause if not, I don't have time for this." I said angrily. Why do he have to contact me? I have moved on already. Did I?

"It's been six years baby girl. How are you? I heard so much about your business. I'm so proud of you." He said ignoring my question.

I paused for a second and controlled my emotion. My eyes watered but I stay calm.

"I'm sorry Mr. Sinclair, I'm so busy right now. If you need to discuss business, just let my secretary know. She will give you an appointment schedule. Bye." I don't want to be rude, but I couldn't stand talking to him anymore. I'm afraid to express my emotion to him. I asked Joyce to never transfer any call.

My food arrived, and I ate a little bit. My appetite was gone because of the call. I was about to cry but was interrupted by my mobile phone ringing. I saw my mom is calling.

"Hi Mom."

"Hello baby girl, can you join us for dinner tonight? Please? I miss you so much and your sister won’t eat without you." Mom answered using Samantha, my eighteen-year-old sister again. Samantha got whatever she wants. If you didn't she will transform into a monster. She will do anything to grant her wishes.

It's been a month since I last saw them since I am very busy with work and a lot of out of town business matters. I've been out to a different country recently. Since my company anniversary is coming, I'll be staying here in New York for the next months.

"Okay mom. I'll be there. I'm sorry I haven't visiting yet, I've been caught up with everything. And I miss you too. I miss you all." I answered sweetly. I love my mom so much. I love my family. But mom is very special after all we've been through together.

"Oh thanks baby girl. We'll wait for you. Okay I know your busy." Mom answered excitedly.

"Mom, I'm not your baby anymore. I'm 24 now for god's sake." I said lovingly. She laughed, and we said our goodbyes.

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I enjoyed dinner with my Mom, Dad, Sam and Gabriel. We talked about everything. Dad talked about business and mom talked about my lovelife. Sam told me about her crush. Gab talked about his football team.

Dinner was successful but very exhausting. I drove home and showered.

I decided to stay at my balcony while sipping my favorite white wine. I looked at the stars thinking about the past.

Everything came back to me. All the memories, all the heartaches. And there’s only one person who can give me happy and sad memories. Noah.

"When the time comes that everything turns into grey, always remember that I love you always. Just look at the stars and you will see me staring at you saying how much I love you."

Since then every night, I looked at the stars in London. Hoping to see his face saying how much he loves me. I left New York, I left my family because all the memories were here. I waited for him my whole life because he told me he will bring us back together. He achieved everything he planned many years ago, he is now one of the richest bachelors in New York but still, he didn't. I followed him thru social media with different girls in every event he attended. He didn't even bother to contact me. While me, still hoping and waiting for all his promises. Liar!

I couldn't control it anymore. I cried hard like a baby. I admit I am a cry baby. Oh, I need you here mom...