(Shuffle Playlist for chapter 5: Gimme love by Sia)
''It's alright! But what are you going to do about that woman?'' The mysterious man asked with a smirk.
''What do you mean?'' Vincent asked with a confused expression.
''You met a woman yesterday, right?'' The man asked again.
''Who are you?'' Vincent asked back.
The man smiled. ''I guess you've forgotten so soon. We've met before. I told you a year ago when we met that you will meet someone who will pull at your heartstrings and push your buttons. Judging from the way you look I believe you've met her already.''
''What are you talking about?'' Vincent's phone started ringing and he looked at the man.
''Pick up the call. We will definitely meet again. Meanwhile, you shouldn't push her away. You will only live to regret it.'' The man added before walking into the café.
Vincent removed his phone and turned but he didn't see the man again. He looked inside the café but the man wasn't there either. He became confused.
The phone rang again and he decided to answer the call while walking to his car.
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Manhattan- Santa Street. Playas Club.
Tia pulled over in front of the club and turned to look at Sabrina.
''A club? Darling, we're with a kid. How can we go into the club with Bia?'' Sabrina asked.
''Who said we are going inside with her?'' Tia rolled down the window when she saw her half-sister walking over.
''Tia, Sabrina… good evening, our best voice actress.'' Lucia lowered her body and smiled at the ladies inside the car.
'I asked Lucia to take Bia to the kids store across the street while we go inside.''
''I don't mind going inside the club. I want to hear what the mystery tarot reader has to say. Aunt, this also concerns my life.'' Bia stated.
''No!'' Both Sabrina and Tia said simultaneously and Bia rolled her eyes.
''Stay with Lucia and don't act mischievously or I won't buy you any gifts this festive season.'' Sabrina threatened.
''Are you threatening me? Aunt, you are so cheap.'' Bia replied and looked away.
Sabrina and Tia got out of the car and Lucia got into the driver's seat. ''Park the car at the front of the store. We don't want to attract undue attention.'' Tia said and removed her dark glasses to wear.
Sabrina was already wearing her dark shades already. They were both in the same but different colored check skirts but Sabrina paired her skirt with a Balmain jacket with faux fur sleeves and jimmy choo love 85 bumps while Tia paired up her skirt with a Fellow Westwood Sunday off the shoulder tartan corset top and Givenchy denim shark lock boots and a Chanel purse.
Lucia had arranged everything for them, so when they got to the door, the bouncer allowed them inside. The club was crowded as usual with people partying and having fun. Tia held Sabrina's hand and they walked through the crowd to the stairs.
As they took the stairs, Director Alfonso saw Sabrina and recognized her immediately. He didn't go after her, he smirked and waited at the end of the staircase for her.
''This is the place.'' Tia knocked at the door and it opened. They looked at each other cautiously before going in.
Sabrina saw a young man inside the room when they entered. He didn't anything like a fortune teller or someone who communicated with the spirits.
''Sit down!'' The man said with a smile. He was the same man who bumped into Vincent earlier in the day.
''I wasn't expecting you to come this fast.'' The man said and chuckled.
''Did you tell him about our visit?'' Sabrina asked.
''No! I only asked Lucia to book an appointment under her name.'' Tia replied.
''You are here to ask about the timer on your hand, right?'' The man asked.
''How did you know that?'' Sabrina looked at her wrist and shifted her gaze back to the man.
''No need to be weary. This is our first time of meeting but this isn't the first time we are seeing each other.'' The man picked a stack of cards and played with it before spreading them on the table. ''Pick one!''
Sabrina looked at the man with a weary gaze. She took a deep exhale before picking a card from the rare end. She handed it over to the man.
''A fool card inside an open card. Whoa!'' The man looked at Sabrina keenly.
''Is it a good one or a bad one?'' Tia asked.
''A fool card embodies the spirit of embracing the unknown. Miss, you are standing at the end of a cliff, right? A fear of both the known and unknown. You exude purity and loyalty. It's unfortunate you are living with a curse. But, this open card inside is a sign of hope. The open card symbolizes an invitation to embrace change and seize new opportunities that calls for courage and curiosity.''
The man picked his glass of whisky and sipped. 'You recently encountered something strange, right? A man living in his own shadows but at the same time holds the key to your salvation.''
'What is he talking about?'' Tia asked.
'That man! Who is he?'' Sabrina asked.
'That is for you to find out. Find that man and cling to him. That is the only way you will survive the tragedy in your family.''
'But I don't know him.''
''You will soon know him. Heed my words. Find that man and cling unto him. He holds the key to the answers that you look for.'' The man stood up and looked at his watch.
''My time is up.'' He spoke and walked towards the door.
''Wait!'' Sabrina stood up but the man was already out of the room. Tia hurried outside and looked around but didn't see him. Sabrina joined her and they looked around. When they turned back to the room, they saw another man inside. This time an older man.
''Sir, please do you know where the man is? The man who was inside here?'' Sabrina asked.
''I am the one here. I've been here the whole time.''
''Huh?'' Sabrina turned and looked at Tia.
''Are you here to get your fortune read?'' The older man asked.
''No! Excuse me.'' Tia pulled Sabrina out and closed the door. They looked at each other.
''Darling, I am not dreaming, right?'' Sabrina asked.
''No. I was also inside and saw everything. Darling, run.'' Tia held Sabrina's hand and they hurried towards the stairs.
''Sabrina, fancy running into you here.'' Director Alfonso stepped in front of Sabrina when they came down the stairs.
''You got the wrong person.'' Tia said and tried to walk away with Sabrina but Director Alfonso snatched the glasses off Sabrina's eyes and laughed.
''I didn't get the wrong person.'' He chuckled. ''Sabrina, you look different but good different. You are always all the way covered up I didn't think I would ever see you in a short skirt. You look beautiful.'' Director Alfonso held Sabrina's hand and tried to pull her over to his couch filled with friends.
''Director Alfonso, we are running late for a program.'' Tia said and tried to separate them but Director Alfonso's hold on Sabrina was tighter.
''Aye, I just want us to have a drink together. Look, Mimi is also here.'' Director pulled Sabrina over to their table.
Sabrina looked at the group of producers and production crew members at the couch table. Mimi was seated between two producers, clearly feeling uncomfortable with the way they were openly harassing her sexually. Sabrina's face changed.
''Sit next to me and have a drink with me.'' Director Alfonso forced Sabrina to sit with him and she chuckled.
''I'm sorry, Director Alfonso but Sabrina is allergic to alcohol.'' Tia said.
''That can't be true. A few days ago, you drunk at Greta's party.'' Director Alfonso insisted and this time around, he attempted to put his hand over Sabrina's shoulder.
''What are you doing?'' Sabrina asked and stepped back. She gave the director an annoyed look and sighed.
''Don't be so standoff, Sabrina. Sit down and have a drink with me.'' Director Alfonso held Sabrina's hand and dragged her into the couch.
''Let go of me. Don't you understand English? Or do I have to speak to you in Spanish for you to understand what I just said?'' Sabrina pushed Director Alfonso away and he fell on the couch. One of the production crew stood up to help him.
''Sabrina, apologize to Director Alfonso right now. How dare you push him away?'' One producer stood up and spoke.
''Are you blind? Didn't you see what Director Alfonso was doing?'' Tia asked.
''So what? What is wrong with Director Alfonso wanting to have fun with her a little? Look at Mimi, here entertaining us. Is she a bigger actress than Mimi?'' The Producer barked back.
''You…'' Tia was so angry that her eyes became red. Sabrina held her back and stepped towards the producer.
''Have fun? Touching me without my consent, trying to force me to drink, and openly making sexual advances at me is fun to you? Do you know what bullying is? When the other party isn't amused by what you are doing is considered bullying.'' Sabrina yelled angrily. She looked at Mimi and asked.