When I Was Your Woman

The woman in the other VIP room

While Xander is following the white car of Racchi, he did not notice they are taking the way to Knight's Bar. He is so focused so that the car won't be lost in his sight. It's been six years since she saw Racchi. She looks so different now. Before, she dressed herself so simply but was still beautiful - tee-shirts, loose pants, sneakers, flat shoes or skirts. But now, she dresses so classy and she brings herself confidently and gorgeously. When they reached Knight's bar, he stops his car 3 meters away. He watches Racchi keenly and studies all her movements. When Racchi and the 3 other women get out of the car, a valet approach them and Racchi give the key so the car will be parked. Then 2 other cars arrived that are of Racchi's female companions. They entered the bar and greeted by a female staff. "Good afternoon ladies. Welcome to Knight's bar." "Hey good afternoon. One VIP room, please. Bigger enough to accomodate all the ten of us", Carrie requested while handling the VIP card that's own by her uncle. It is his birthday gift to her. "Yes, this way please." then they were guided by the female staff. "Wow, Carrie, you have Knight's VIP card? Sarah gasp in awe. "Yes, but just for today. It's my uncles. You know, he is a rich single man who doesn't have any girlfriend until now. One day, I'll introduce him to you guys and see if he likes someone from you." "Is he old? With big tummy? And bald head?" Ellie asked as if she is so disgusted. "Wait until you see him and don't ever, ever ask his IG profile from me." Carrie smirked. "Enough for that ladies. We are here to enjoy." Sarah pacify the two women who are starting to argue.

Racchi, in the meantime, is busy looking everything in the bar - its interior designs, spacious stage, marble-made bar counter with different kinds of liquors, high ceilings with exquisite chandeliers, expensive paintings in its walls, the tables and chairs - with just one look, you can tell that all are made and designed by an exceptional human being. Those are just few things that tells this place is for those with power and wealth. 95% of people that comes here are well-known individuals and families. And here she is now, part of the 5% that doesn't have a solid background and roots-an ordinary woman who, no matter how extraordinary determinations she has in life, always runs out of resources. Then she remembered the time when they supposedly had a date with Xander but he did not show up only to find out that he was meeting with Ariella Cameron. The woman whom Mrs. Catherine Biel wanted to be Xander's girlfriend and wife. The woman who possess all the good things in life-wealth, beauty, career, fame and family. "I am already at Perfect Cafe now", Racchi texted Xander. But almost an hour had passed, yet no response from him. Beep. Racchi got her phone hoping that it was Xander texted her. "I thought you will have a dinner date with Xander? How come I saw him here at Knight's club with his Mom and your so-called Ariella?". It was a message from Mariah, her bestfriend since high-school. She, at that time, can't believe that Xander will do it to her. Her heart cried but she needed to be strong. "I also thought we will have a date tonight. I am actually at our agreed place already now." After sending message to Mariah, she went home. She wanted to confront Xander, but she did not know what to say. Because for her, she is just nothing compared to Ariella and no matter what she will do, she can never be or have even 1/8 of what Ariella is having. She slept with a heavy heart and about to lose hope on their relationship. She knew from the start that Xander's Mom was against her but she did not give up on him.

"Ms. Racchi, are you alright? Let's get inside the the room now" Carrie cut the memories that is in Racchi's mind. "Ah, yeah. I'm fine. Let's get in." After everyone settled, Carrie said to the female staff "Uhmm, we will just call you once we agreed on what we will order". "Alright, Ma'am. Just ring the bell in that side and I will come immediately. Thank you and please enjoy your stay." "Ladies, see what you want to have, everything is on me" Carrie declared to everyone. When the staff got out from the room where Racchi and her team are in, that's when Xander approached her.

"Are the group of 8-10 females are in that room?" Xander asked the female staff who assisted Racchi's team. "Yes Mr. Biel, they are in this room. Anything I can help you with, Sir?" The female staff is the same staff who assisted Xander when he came this afternoon. "Uhmm, actually, yes. Tell me if something happens to them, especially the one in skintoned tops and white jeans. Here is my card. Don't worry about your boss, I'll take care of it." Xander gave his calling card to the staff then go directly to the room beside where Racchi is.