The thought that runs through Sofia's brain was as deep as night. She is on the balcony of her private office located on her own resort, the scenery in front of her is very beautiful. Calmness and beauty surround the place. Stars are shining brightly, beautiful dim lights are all over the place. The sound of the sea waves keeps on slamming to the seashore every after a second that broke the deafening silence. But this scenery can't take away the pain that she's feeling. She's drowning with a lot of painful thoughts. She's just looking intently at the emptiness.
The cold emotion in her eyes feels much colder than the breeze coming from the outside. It has been almost 2 years since her parents passed away due to a plane crash accident, that was based on the initial investigation that was made after her parents' death. She doubts it. She's fully aware of her parent's problems before they had passed away. She knew that because of power and strong connection, the person who is responsible for her parents' death is living his life to the fullest and free up until this time. She knew them. She knew him. No other than the monster of the business world - David Vargas.
The Vargas and their f*cking obsession to have all the powers to rule the business world. She's fighting for almost 2 years now. She's not getting tired and the last thing she would do is to give up, forget what happened and move on. Nay-nay! Never. She promised to her parents' graves that she will do her best and give every little thing that she has just to see Vargas Industries go back to hell where they came from. She will definitely do it. No matter what it takes. Either by hook or by crook.
Someone knocks in the door bringing her back to her reverie, and it slowly opened. "Hi Sofie!" Loren greeted her
"Hey, what brought you here? It's almost 2 am Lorie." she greeted her back then asked.
They used to call each other that way, they're just really close. She's like her sister, not by blood but by heart. Loren is always with her especially if she decided to stay in her office. She's her P.A/secretary ever since she started to manage Summer Sweet Resort.
Loren smiled at her, "I know it almost 2 am, you haven't eaten anything yet since yesterday's afternoon. I'm sorry, I came late. I've been very busy, we have a lot of guests to accommodate earlier and the crew badly needed my help." Loren explained then sat at one of the visitors' chairs inside her office.
She finally sat on her swivel chair facing Loren "Thank you Lorie. I just don't know what to do without you". Soft emotion is drawn on Lorens' face. "Don't mention it, Sofie. I know what you've been through and still going through all this time. I know you're still in pain after all this year. It's tiring but this is the least that I can do. Don't worry, I'll be just here. Trust me when I say everything will be alright."
"Thank you," she replied with teary eyes.
"Don't you dare cry your ass out in front of me Sofie, be strong. I know you are. Just give it time, okay? said Loren.
She just nodded.
Good! Now pull your ass off that chair and then we'll going to eat. You have to rest. You have a very long day waiting ahead. You have a lot of appointments later this morning," Loren said while pulling her hand to make her stand up.
She can't do anything but smile. Loren keeps on pulling her until they reach the kitchen. After eating their dinner, "Should it be called dinner? It's now 3 AM for god sake" she murmured and started to walk and head towards the door inside her private office where her private room is located.
After doing her night rituals, she lay on the bed. Before letting her eyes shut, Sofia promised herself that she will get the justice that she wants for her parents. With that thought, Sofia let her mind and body rest.
"Hey, Axe my man!" Vincent entered Dillons' office with a cheerful face.
Next to Vincent was his twin brother Vin with headphones on his head, laptop in his hand, and seems so busy typing something. He did not even throw a glance at him and headed straight to the long sofa.
He throws a dagger look at Vincent "How many times I've told you not to call me by my second name? Moron."
"HAHAHA", Vincent just laugh at him.
"What are you two doing here?" he asked. He removes his eyes from Vincent and focuses on the Monthly Income Report that he's reading before the twins came in.
"We're visiting our grandpa" Vincent grinned at him.
He looked at Vincent confused.
As far as he knows, both of their grandparents on Vargas side had passed away when he was 15. Before he could speak, Vin barged in "He's referring to you Dillon," then laughed at him. Idiot.
"Stop pestering me, Vincent! Can't you see, I AM BUSY!!" he pointed out his every word.
Vincents' playful expression remains the same, "Chill couz, eww! So gross to call you that way" he said while acting like he's about to puke. "Stop being so grumpy Dillon. Where just here to invite you. Yeah, you heard me right, we are inviting you to get out of this f*cking prison cell and a hell of yours. Lets party. Look at you man, you look stressed. I know a place and I heard they have a lot of hot babes on their night bar. So, what now?" he paused "Game"? said Vincent while wiggling his brows up and down.
He faced Vincent with a bored expression "Do whatever you want Vincent, you know me and you supposed to know my answer to that question by now. And if you ever you don't know yet, well, here's my answer. N.O" he spelled it out "So now, you leave. I have a meeting with the board 10 mins from now. I'll repeat it again Cruz twins, you know me and you know what's going on in my damn life all these years. Even if I want, I just can't." he almost whispered as he uttered the last words.
With a sad face and pouting lips, Vincent stood up "Yeah right, you and your MASTER. Well, I still hope that you know what the word FUN is. We'll take our leave then" Vincent then turn his back on him and walked towards the door, and before the door closes Vin salute him which he responds with just a nod.
Vincent was right when he said that he has a master, his dad was controlling him every step of the way. He's tired and so sick about the thought that he can't just do anything he wants without his fathers' approval. He sometimes thinks of plans how to run away, he doesn't need all this wealth and power.
All he wanted is to live a simple life, sadly he can't do it. Seems so easy to do but not in his case. Easy to say, hard to do. The last time he checked his father was the most powerful businessman with the strongest connection and that's until now. So he knew too well that wherever he hid and even how hard he would try to hid he could be found by his father. He will surely get him by any means. So, what's the use of hiding. He doesn't have a choice other than to stay and accept the reality that this is his life.
The last thing he wants to do is to kill himself, like no way "it's a pity if the handsome ones in the world will be reduced, we are just a few and I could humbly say that I have a big contribution" he whispered to himself.
Before, his father was just a plain and simple businessman. His father worked really hard, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week just to build their empire, Vargas Airlines and Shipping Industries which he took over and managed up until now.
But that was before, not until his father became greedy and obsess with wealth and power. He woke up one day, not even surprised by his father being the richest and most powerful ambassador of the business world not just in Asia but in the whole world.He can't remember why and when it happened. His world has changed in just a blink of an eye.
He looked at the door when someone knocked and slowly opened it. His male secretary entered, "Mr. Vargas, the board is waiting sir."
'Oh shit! How could you forget Dillon?! Maybe Vincent was right, You're acting like a very old man! he silently scolded himself.
"I'll be there in a minute" then he stood up, and walk towards the conference room where he has to face people with the same want and need.
Wealth and power.
Humans who don't know the word contentment.
~DreamCatcherღ