"Whose…?" He paused and narrowed his eyes. "Is that yours?" He asked.I tried to talk but then, I hesitated…I'm pretty sure he has seen my phone countless times. He is smart, and he's going to detect if I'm lying.I cleared my throat."No…" I swallowed.He raised his eyebrow as the phone didn't stop ringing and I couldn't bring myself to answer it in front of him. "You know what? Why do you go back to Christa? I'd just–" He looked at the box weirdly as I tried to hide it behind me. "–Give the kid whatever this is." He said softly, reaching out to collect it. Without thinking, I yelled. "No!" Before I could realize my actions, the people's eyes were fixed on me.Damit!I raised my head to meet Reggie's shocked face.In his mind; Why is she acting strange?"Uh… I'm sorry…" I said faintly, avoiding his gaze. Luckily, the phone stopped ringing and I let out a sigh of relief. "Honey? Are you okay?" He placed his two hands on my shoulder. It was as if his suspicion grew stronger, but he

THREE YEARS LATER Bella".... In the news; Businessman and CEO of Smiths Builders has expressed his wish to buy Hong Kong's largest acres of land…."Vera noticed how glued my eyes were on the TV. She gently grabbed the TV remote, pressed the power button, and the TV screen went blank. I raised my head to see that it was the skinny little demon again. She wore a skippy bodycon dress with red lipstick. "What did you do that for?" I narrowed my eyes."Shut up, it's 6 pm. I'm sure you know it's your shift already." She sneered while chewing her gum.I bit my lower lip for the 10th time in one day. I'm trying pretty hard not to spit fire on her face.But, I have had enough this time. I stood up and inched close to her. Our faces were so close I could feel her breath on my face."I have had enough with you. It's 5;57 pm. And the morning shift is obviously still in the bar. If you…""All this because I switched the TV you didn't pay for off?" She chuckled. "Oh… please… It's not like you

"He asked that you, in particular, serve his table."Favio said, and my heart almost fell out. On getting out, my eyes caught sight of the billionaire.The entire chitchat was going on around his table, but he didn't seem to be interested, as his eyes never left my body, not even a blink. His eyes burned on me and it suddenly felt like my breath was seized. Vera was the one attending to his table. And it seems to be going well, so I don't think she would be needing my help.Just then, Favio walked out to address or stop the group of reporters trying to get into the bar due to his client's presence. I watched as Vera served their table with her eyes on him. Her body language says a lot. What a shameless flirt! Just then, he said something to Vera without taking his eyes off me.La Tropicana champagne was the most expensive drink in the bar. One cost about eighty thousand dollars. And about 7 bottles were on the billionaire's table. It got the attention of most people who just cam

"What's going on, Bella? - Mr. Smith? Is there a problem?"We turned our heads and saw Favio standing in front of us.I was breathing heavily and my blood was still boiling with anger after yelling at this piece of shit called Mr. Smith."That question should be directed to you, Favio." He said, now turning his gaze to Favio. "It seems your workers know pretty well how to disobey and yell at customers. Perhaps I shouldn't have come here." I frowned. "Well, if you didn't act like a jerk and allowed me choose the old…"Favio turned his gaze and gave me a murderous look. Like I had gone against his biggest rule. "Quiet!" He shut me off. "I sincerely apologize on Bella's behavior, sir. We are currently working on her behavior towards customers." Favio said to Reggie, who obviously didn't care."Bella, come with me." He took my hands to leave, but I didn't move. I took the hundred-dollar bill off my cleavage and opened my mouth to talk but Favio yelled."One more word from you and you'll

"Welcome Bella." He walked over to his seat in front of me. "Make yourself comfortable. Do you need anything?" He pressed the intercom. "Um… I'm okay, sir..""Levi, call me Levi." He still had that smile on his face. It still hadn't disappeared since he got in."Okay, Levi. Uh… my boss…""Yes, I asked to see you… You remember me from last night, right?" He asked softly, his expression gentle as his eyes searched mine. I nodded. Then my stomach started rumbling. He paused as his eyes fell on my stomach. I quickly placed my hands on it. As if trying to calm it down.I had skipped breakfast, and it's really embarrassing. I couldn't even bring my face up to look at the gentleman in front of me."You're hungry." His eyes narrowed and I still couldn't look up at him.I shook my head. "Nope. Just a running…"My stomach made the embarrassing sound and my heart skipped. I lowered my head even more.I looked at my stomach. 'Seriously?' He chuckled. "But your stomach is telling me otherwise."