It's been two months since everything happened. Alejandra has been avoiding Sunny like a deadly disease. It hurts because Sunny has tried so hard to get close to her but the results draws her more distant than ever.
Things with Ariana and Roberto became awkward. Roberto can't hand over a document to Ariana with out their fingers brushing each other.
Ariana tries to tell herself that it's nothing. When they have board meeting, she would catch him stealing glances at her. It's making her uncomfortable.
Today someone walks into the restaurant. "How may I help you? Do you have a reservation?" A receptionist asked.
"No, I would like to see Sunny" the voice said. The receptionist scanned the figured from head to toe. "I'll tell her you're here"
"No, I'll like to surprise her myself. I mean there's something I need to tell her" The person said. "Follow me, no funny business" she firmly said.
The receptionist led the person upstairs, to a hall that was beautifully decorated but yet a sweet aroma filled the air.
"Wait here" The receptionist said as she entered the kitchen. She met the entire kitchen crew. "Agnes? It's not often you pay us a visit" Samuel said. "I didn't have a choice" Agnes said. "What brings you here?" Ines said.
"I'm here for her" Agnes said pointing at Sunny. "Me?" Sunny asked in surprise. "Yeah, your boyfriend is here to see you"
"Boyfriend?!!" Everyone asked in surprise, including Sunny. "Yeah he's waiting for you outside" Sunny was utterly stunned, her mind raced in every possible direction.
Has her father finally found her. Would he drag her back? Is the the end of her freedom?
Sunny squeezed the counter so hard that her palms went pale. "I take it, you don't know this person" Margarita said. "I'll ask security to escort them outside" Agnes said.
Sunny stopped herself from shaking. "No... No.... I'll go see him" She said in a whisper. "We won't let you go there alone" Ines said. Sunny took a deep breath. "Thank you all for your concern but I have to face this alone" Sunny said.
She went out to meet a figure in a hoodie. "You wanted to see me" Sunny said cautiously. The person hesitated for a bit. The kitchen crew came out just so they protect Sunny if this man posed a trait.
"Why are you here?" Sunny asked. The person face Sunny, he took off the hoodie. "How have you been Sunny?" The person asked. Sunny felt her soul leave her body. "No... It can't be.... Melissa?"
"I smell drama brewing" Samuel whispers from the door. Melissa tried to hold Sunny's hand but she stepped back.
"I'm sorry" Melissa said softly. "Don't.... Don't you dare... After everything, did you stop to think how we would all feel? No calls, no texts. Nothing"
"Sunny please let me explain.." Melissa tried to explain. "It's been three fucking months... After trying to so hard to move on, you just showed up" Sunny said as hot tears fall on her cheeks. "Did you enjoy seeing us suffer?"
"Heavens no... I couldn't leave. I had to take care of something" Melissa said. "Get out" Sunny said. "Please.... Listen to me" Melissa said. "I can't... You'll just lie all over again"
"It broke me to see you guys hurt" Melissa said. "Did you know how I felt? How baby bear constantly asked about you? Or how Ariana left that night and didn't return or how Audrey felt after loosing her Derrick?" Sunny asked.
Melissa fell to knees. "I didn't have a freaking.... Derrick fell into a coma. How the fuck were you expecting me to return knowing Audrey would be devastated. I prayed every fucking day for him to recover. That doesn't mean I didn't visit you. I always see baby bear from the window, I save you on the afternoon of the attack. I was the one who sent flowers and get well soon cards."
"I secretly visit Ariana and Audrey. So If you think I was unbothered by all of this then your so fucking wrong. Until Derrick woke last night, that dick head kept insisting he see Audrey today or he'll kill himself. I'm not asking for your forgiveness, I just want you to know I'm not dead"
"Stand up" Sunny said flat. Melissa obediently stood up looking at Sunny. Sunny gritted her teeth so hard, she punched Melissa so hard across her face. "Oh shit" Samuel said. Melissa lips bled uncontrollably.
"You stupid, senseless, selfish, self-absorbed, crazy, piece of actually shit.... Asshole, Bastard, fish on a chickens neck" Sunny yells. Melissa smiled because she knew this is her way of venting her anger. Melissa pulled her in for a hug. "I hate you.. I hate you... I fucking hate you"
"I know, I know, I hate me too" Melissa said. Sunny buried her head on Melissa's shoulder. "Are they aware?" Sunny asked. "I haven't told them yet... I'll go to Ariana's office later before telling Audrey in the night" Melissa said.
"I'll never forgive you" Sunny said. Melissa wiped her tears and kissed her head. "I'll take whatever punishment you want till I'm forgiven. Wait for me at home" Melissa said. Sunny nods obediently. Melissa kissed her palms. "I love you" Melissa said. "Shut up" Sunny said laughing.
Melissa left the restaurant. "Someone remind me to never piss Sunny off" Samuel said. "You punched her?" Ines asked. "Are you dating her?" Margarita asked. "Who? That idiot? Despite the fact that she's good looking, she's my best friend. We've all known each other like forever" Sunny said smiling widely.
"But best friend can turn into something new" Ines said with a wink. "No Melissa is more of a big sister to me"
"For a moment, you felt terrifying" Daniel said. Alejandra watched everything from afar. Everyone saw her and ran inside the kitchen.
*****Later that day****
Ariana was in Roberto's office when she heard she had a visitor. She was puzzled. "Are you expecting someone?" Roberto asked in concern. "I don't think so" She said. Perhaps it's Audrey and Sofia. "Excuse sir"
Ariana left his office, Roberto followed her outside. He was just curious nothing personal. Ariana got to her office door, she froze when she saw the person in her office. "Hello sweet cakes" Melissa said casually leaning on the desk.
"Meli...." Ariana couldn't say name because she collapsed in Roberto's arms. "Shit... I forgot she hates surprises" Melissa said. Roberto carried Ariana to his office, he slowly placed her on a couch.
"I should have thought about this thoroughly" Melissa said. "Who are you?" Roberto asked. "I'm her friend" Melissa said. Melissa leaned on door, Roberto sat close to Ariana. "You're the one who has feelings and kissed her" Melissa said.
"Do you think I should still chase after her? I love her so much that it hurts. I feel like I'm gonna die" Roberto said. "Ariana is a sweet girl, she comes from an abusive past. So trusting someone again is scary" Melissa said.
"But she trusts you" Roberto said. "Yeah, we all knew each other for a long time. It was difficult for us her to trust us..... Eventually she did. She has been through a lot of toxic relationship, I don't want you to hurt her. Judging from your family's background you can do a lot of damage but yet you can protect her. I'll grant you my blessings if she accepts you" Melissa said.
"Antonio has been searching for you. Where have you been?" Roberto asked. "I had emergency to attend to" Melissa said. "I never knew, you knew Ariana. Indeed the world is a small place" Roberto said. Ariana slowly opened her eyes
"I had the weirdest dream... I thought you I saw Melissa" Ariana said. "You mean her" Roberto said pointing at Melissa by the door. "Don't faint please" Melissa said. "I'll be downstairs, I need a get lunch" Roberto left both girls in his office.
Ariana sat up straight. "Please don't say anything" Melissa said. "You are alive? You're not dead? All this time?" Ariana asked. "Ariana, you know what happens when you're angry" Melissa warned. Ariana picked up a stapler and threw it at her.
"Ariana baby can we be civil about that?" Melissa said. Ariana threw a chair, a vase, a pen, anything she could find. "Ariana this isn't our house, you can't throw everything and anything" Melissa said hiding outside. Roberto came up to grab his card inside his drawer.
He was surprised to see the door to his office a mess. "What are you doing here weren't you supposed to be getting lunch?" Melissa asked. "I forgot my card. What's going on? I haven't been gone for ten minutes and I meet my office like this" Roberto said.
"This is how she deals with stress" Melissa said. They both peeked inside. "You're doing great honey... Get it all outta your system" Melissa said. "Don't encourage her. My office" Roberto said in pain. "Melissa Guzman Tiana get you ass in here" Ariana said. "You'll kill me" Melissa said.
"Now!!!" She commanded. "Wish me luck" Melissa whispers to Roberto. Melissa slowly entered the office, she knelt down before Ariana. "Do you have any idea what I went through that night? I thought about killing myself that night. You faked your death...."
"I never ....." "Don't interrupt me" Ariana said. Melissa could only look at the floor sheepishly. "I cried for months, I felt hallow, I didn't feel like I was worth anything. We are all use to your presence but you ditched us when you found the slightest opportunity. Do you remember the day I ran away, you made me promise I won't do it again and we'll stay and protect each other. But you ran the moment you go the chance"
"Arie.... I never ran. That day I thought I lost.... I wasn't able to save everyone. I saved baby just in time but Derrick barely survived, he slipped into a coma. I felt so alone, I thought it would be best if I stayed by his side for a while till he woke up" Melissa said. "Why didn't you call to let us know you were alive?" Ariana asked.
"I didn't want Audrey to worry, that doesn't mean I care less about you guys. I have always watched you. When you went to the park, when Sunny was hit by the golf cart. When you had crisis with your boss, when baby bear told you she saw me by her window" Melissa said. "Does Sunny know you're here?"
"Yeah she punched the living daylights out of me" Melissa said. Ariana slapped Melissa. "You know i need to stop telling people to express their anger but hitting the person who made them anger" Melissa said with a grin.
"Then imagine what Audrey would do to you" Ariana said. Melissa stood up and hugged Ariana. "I've missed you" Melissa said. "You're a prat" Ariana said. "I know"
"Is it safe to get my card now?" Roberto asked. "Yeah" Melissa said. Roberto entered his office, stepping on the broken vases on the floor. "I'm sorry sir.... I'll use my salary to fix every damage" Ariana said. "It's not a problem, your six months salary won't cover the vase" Roberto said.
He got his card. "The job is still open" Roberto whispers to Melissa. "Job?" Ariana asked. "I'll tell you when I come home. Don't tell Audrey, I want to tell her myself" Melissa said.
"Alright" Ariana said. Melissa kissed her head before leaving.