PROLOGUE

10:05 a.m (Manila, Philippines)

While everyone else was preoccupied with their duties, I decided to reward myself to a fine dining restaurant to treat myself well. I've been working my my tails off for the past two weeks simply to get my manuscript to the editor.

I'm already twenty-eight years old and I haven't had a partner since I was born. I am not in a rush in life since I know I'll find him when the right time comes.

When I arrived at the restaurant I was immediately given a table, well I've been craving for a good meal for quite some time now because I was locked in my house for two weeks just to reach the deadline. It is not easy to write especially when you have no inspiration for what you are doing and worst when your stomach is empty. I'm not very well known for writing but there are platforms on the internet where many people enjoy my works.

"Oh my god! The hottest Bachelor of Santiago's Family is here!" I heard a woman shout from the window side of the restaurant but I didn't bother to look cause I'm enjoying my meal of the day.

I continued eating and didn't mind those girls who seem like they never saw a man before. I'm almost done eating when my phone rings.

"Yes, Matt?" I answered as I finish my meal

"Via the scripts are great! And they offer double for this! My god! We need to celebrate" I laughed from the thoughts of seeing his happy face.

"Well I'm done celebrating at a classic restaurant near your office and I'm about to leave. " I declared my goodbye immediately and straightened up for a while before finally getting up from my table

But I was immediately stopped by a man in a suit. What's wrong with him?

"Excuse me Mr. But I have to go so if you don't mind let me through," I said in a calm voice

"I'm sorry ma'am but we need to inspect your bag" The hell ?!

"For what reason Mr.?"

"Precautionary measures only" I let out a sigh and gave him my almost empty bag which only contains a receipt and my wallet

"I'm sorry for the trouble ma'am, thank you very much" I nod at him and leave

I don't know that the security of the rich people is weird and very strict, so maybe that's why those women screamed like they saw a royalty.

I went out of the restaurant to wait for a cab because I wanted to sleep and relax, I look around to see if there was a cab coming but for no apparent reason I suddenly looked at a building almost opposite the restaurant but it was far away from where I was standing, A man suddenly appeared at the window and pulled out a long gun that looked like a snipe. I was immediately terrified to see the red dot from the restaurant window.

I quickly entered and ignored the security calling me. I instantly searched for where the red dot I had seen earlier was pointing.

"Shit!" I ran up to A man who seemed busy talking to his companions.

He looked straight at Me "Sniper!" I shouted as I ran towards him and the bullet hit my right arm, I gasp as Saw the blood dripping down my arm.

"What the hell are you doing!" He shouted at me and we immediately hid behind the table turned upside down by Someone

"I saw someone from that building" I pointed to the building I was saying and the security immediately left

"Then why you jump in ?! Do you even think huh ?!"

"Where will I bring the remorse for the rest of my life if I let someone die? Isn't it? Besides, it's just a touch"

"Do you even know me huh ?!"

"I don't know you but be thankful because you're still alive" I got up and went straight out of the restaurant and seconds later I saw an empty cab and Immediately called it

"Ms. What happened to you?" The Driver asked me

"Nothing, we'll go straight to the nearest hospital" He just nodded but fear was evident to his face

"Don't worry, I just helped someone. The case is a bit miserable" I just laughed a little so that he wouldn't be nervous or think something else

Just a few minutes passed and we already arrived at the hospital, I went directly to the Nursing area to find my cute friend.

"Damian" I called him as he walks out of the Nurse station

"What the hell Via ?! What happened to you!" He runs towards me and Brought me inside his office

"A little scratch" I gave him a little smile but knowing him, he won't buy it.

"Are you stupid ?! What were you thinking huh?! You got a scratch from a damn bullet!" Of course, it's a big deal because he's a doctor

"Doc, it's just a little wound it won't kill me just easily and besides I came here because I needed some first aid," He said a lot more but I didn't listen to him because it didn't matter at all.

"Doc, just adds it to my list and I'll pay it back next week, okay?" I just laughed before finally leaving because he was probably just going to preach and I was tired to listen to

When I came out of the hospital, A lot of men were outside maybe they are waiting for someone important from inside, they were in black suits and standing straight beside the car. I wonder how many rich people are here.

A beautiful woman was approaching in my direction so I move a little so she can go through without hitting my wound but I was wrong she stops in front of me

"Come with me Ms." Eh?

"Why would I do that? I don't even know you to start with" She didn't answer instead it removed the gauze that was on my arm. Shit!

"Ms. What ?! Can't you see that my wound is still fresh ?! Are you crazy ?!

"I know because the side of your wound is still red and look" she lifted my shirt that has a stain of blood

"You already knew it! Then why do you have to do that?!" I was about to leave when she grabbed my left arm

"You'll come with me whether you like it or not" I was really tired to fight back, let her do what she wants

TO BE CONTINUED.