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"Sir? Why are you laughing? This is a serious situation. What if Sir Lucian is already seeing things we can’t?" I asked worriedly.But Sir Kyros wouldn’t stop laughing. I felt like crying from concern, while he looked like he was crying from laughter.Lucian tried to sit up, so I stopped him."Don’t get up, sir; you might hurt yourself." I said with concern."I’m fine, Lyrica. And why are you calling me ‘sir’ again?" he said, frowning."Where are we, Kyros?" he asked his friend."We’re on our way to heaven, my friend," Sir Kyros teased, laughing again."Idiot!" Lucian retorted angrily."Calm down, or you’ll pass out again," I said gently."My head hurts so much," Lucian muttered, massaging his temples. I moved his hand away and did it for him instead."Stop moving too much. Sir Kyros, are we almost there?" I asked politely."Yes, Lyrica," he answered, finally calming down from his laughter."Why are you even talking to that guy?" Lucian asked irritably while holding the hand I was usi
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19The entire day passed without Lucian and me speaking to each other. Every chance I got, I avoided him. I only prepared his meals and brought them to his room. Earlier, when I entered to deliver his dinner, I noticed he had already cleaned his space. He said nothing as I placed his meal on the table.Now, I’m in the living room of his condo, texting Jessie, who was asking when I’d return. Then I decided to call Annika."Hello, Ate!""Annika, how’s everything at home? How are our nieces and nephews?" I asked with a smile."We’re doing fine, Ate. Ambet’s better now, and his appetite is back. Good thing I was able to get them vitamins.""And how’s school for you and Boyet? Don’t you dare skip classes!""Of course not, Ate. Boyet is actually getting really into his studies now. When there’s no school, he’s always at the farm, so sometimes he doesn’t even ask Dad for allowance anymore.""That’s good to hear. When my salary increases, you and Boyet can stop working. Just focus on your stu
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“Lyrica, table 9.” Emir said briefly. I quickly picked it up and delivered it to the customer.Once I was sure that Sir Lucian was fine, I returned to work. Sir Kyros kept his word and doubled my salary, allowing me to send a considerable amount of money to my father. I also ensured that my sister Cynthia wouldn’t squander it on her vices.Sir Lucian and I remained friends. I’m even more pleased now because I often get free rides home. He would always take me to my apartment, and in return, I’d do his laundry and clean his house once a week, which wasn’t too burdensome for me.“Lyrica, VIP 009,” Emir said as soon as I returned to him.It was a Saturday, the day when Valiente was usually busiest.I knocked on the VIP room door before entering. Inside were Sir Kyros's friends, except for Lucian, who was noticeably absent. It was strange because he was at Valiente almost every night, yet he wasn’t there now.“Lyrica, are you looking for Lucian?” Darius asked with a teasing smile. He told
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"Lyrica, didn’t I tell you on your first day here that I don’t want any trouble in Valiente?" Sir Kyros said sternly as I sat in his office. Across from me was Sofia, crying dramatically.I let out a deep sigh."I always follow your rules, Sir Kyros," I responded calmly.He nodded and adjusted his posture."Sofia reported to me that you picked a fight with her earlier."I gathered all the courage I could to defend myself. So this was Sofia’s game—playing the victim.I smiled faintly at Sir Kyros, deliberately avoiding even a glance at Sofia."Sir Kyros, it’s true I answered her back earlier because I’m getting irritated by her attitude...""See, Sir Kyros? I told you! That new waitress of yours keeps picking on me. She acts like she owns Valiente!" Sofia cried louder, as if on cue."I’m not done, Sofia," I said coldly, glaring at her. My head ached, and I wasn’t in the mood to deal with her theatrics. If I didn’t settle this now, she’d continue to bully me every night at Valiente.Sof
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“Dad, let me help you with that,” Lyrica quickly offered, rushing to her father’s side. The two walked home together. Lyrica worked in their town as a vendor to help support their family. “Alright, carry this sack for me,” her father said with a tired but warm smile. “I told you, Dad, don’t carry this much. It’s dangerous for you,” she said with concern. “I’m fine, hija. Julio wouldn’t let me ride on his cart earlier—it was already full,” her father explained, his exhaustion evident. Seeing his weary face felt like a stab to Lyrica’s heart. “Dad, good thing you’re back. Ambet and Niño have run out of milk,” Cynthia, her older sister, greeted him. She acted as though Lyrica wasn’t even there. Cynthia already had three children—five-year-old Bingo and almost two-year-old twins, Ambet and Niño. Separated from her husband, who was a womanizer and drunkard, Cynthia was unemployed, leaving the burden of raising her kids to Lyrica and their father. “I didn’t earn anything today, Cynthi
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“Child, you beat me to it again,” Nanay Lucing said with a smile. “Of course, Nanay. You might replace me if I keep coming late,” I joked back. I’ve been working for Nanay Lucing for almost three years now. I started here right after I had to stop my studies. It’s a shame—I would have graduated this year if I had continued. However, my father couldn’t afford to send me to school anymore because my younger siblings, Boyet and Annika, are still in school. The twins are now in 10th grade. My older brother, Roy, lives with his wife but visits every weekend with their child, Rico. “Is there something wrong, child? Forgive me for asking, but I noticed your eyes are swollen,” Nanay Lucing asked with concern. “It’s nothing, Nanay. I just stayed up late last night,” I said, scratching my head. “I know you well, child. After all this time working here, I can tell when something’s wrong.” “There was just a little trouble at home, Nanay, but we’ve sorted it out.” “Are you sure, ch
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Chapt 3 "There’s nothing I can do about it now because she doesn’t have the money to give back. We’d just end up fighting, and I don’t want to add to Tatay’s problems." Thinking of Tatay made me cry even more. "Are you really determined to move to Manila, Lyrica?" he asked. "Of course. There are more opportunities in Manila, Marco. Aren’t you planning to work there too after finishing your course?" I wiped my tears away. "Ah, yeah, Lyrica," he replied absentmindedly. "Just don’t leave money at home anymore, Lyrica. Avoid the problem altogether," Marco suggested. I nodded, and we continued our journey. When we arrived outside Krisha’s house, I quickly fixed myself up. "You already look pretty, Lyrica," Marco teased. "Idiot! I’m just checking if my eyes are still puffy," I snapped at him, which made him laugh. "Oh, so the lovebirds are here!" Mildred teased as soon as she saw us. I rolled my eyes at her. It was always like this every time we met up. "That’s why Lyrica keeps r
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"I’ll call Ate Jessie. Do you want to talk to her? I’ve mentioned your plans to her before. She told me there might be openings at her office, although that was some time ago. But there are plenty of other companies in Manila, Lyrica," Mildred offered. "Are you sure it’s okay? Won’t your cousin find it bothersome?" I asked hesitantly. "Of course not. Don’t worry about it; Ate is really kind," Mildred assured me. "Great! This way, we’ll have a ninang who’s a Manila girl!" Krisha teased, lightening the mood. "Okay, I suppose it won’t hurt to try," I said, smiling faintly. Mildred dialed her cousin Ate Jessie’s number. The phone rang several times before she answered, her background noisy. "Hello, Mildred? Why are you calling? Is something wrong?" Ate Jessie asked. "Nothing’s wrong, Ate. Are you busy? I just have a quick question," Mildred replied sweetly. "Not really. I’m just hanging out at a bar after work—chilling, you know," her cousin said with a laugh. "What’s your quest
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"Lyrica." Emir greeted me as he stepped out of the elevator, seemingly on his way up."Emir." I was still trembling from fear."What happened to you? I was about to go up because you were taking so long," he said seriously."Huh? Oh, nothing. The customer just had some adjustments made to their room," I lied. I could tell he didn’t believe me."Are you sure? Did someone harass you upstairs? We can report it to Sir Kyros," he said coldly."Yes, I’m sure. It’s just colder in the VIP room compared to downstairs." I forced a smile.He didn’t say anything."Uh, I’ll just head to the staff room, Emir.""Alright, Lyrica. There aren’t many orders now since most people are drunk."I quickly went to the staff room’s restroom and let out the tears I had been holding back. Those men were terrifying…After calming down, I fixed myself up. I used the lipstick Shiela gave me and applied it generously.I can do this! I have to endure this! I need to pay Shiela and my friends. I need to keep going for
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I composed myself before stepping out of the staff room."Lyrica! Good to see you're back. Are you okay? Emir told me what happened earlier," Rae greeted as I approached her."Yes, I'm fine. I'm just not used to being treated that way," I said, scratching my cheek."Don't worry, you'll get used to it. Just toughen up if you want to last here," she said, tapping my shoulder with a smile."Thanks, Rae.""Oh, Lyrica, this is for you. The customer earlier said it’s yours," Emir said, handing me folded cash."Huh?" I was stunned."He said it’s a tip. He gave extra because you looked scared of him earlier," Emir said, shaking his head. I accepted it and thanked him.When I opened it, I saw it was two thousand pesos. I gasped in surprise."Oh my! That’s a huge tip, girl! Looks like you caught his attention. Quick, hide it for now. We’ve got an order for the VIP section! Help me out," Rae said excitedly."Huh? Oh, okay," I replied as I looked for a place to stash the money."Here, put it here
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We entered a room that resembled a locker area, with clothes hanging on one side."You can place your belongings here, dear. This will be your uniform for Tuesday," she said, handing me an orange outfit. I frowned upon seeing how short it was."Change into it. There's a stocking included so you won't feel too self-conscious while working," she said kindly. I nodded and thanked her.When I put on the outfit, I couldn't help but stare at myself in the mirror.The neckline was so low that it barely concealed my chest. It was a one-piece suit with feathers on the shoulders and a feathered tail. I looked like a bird plucked of its feathers.I sighed deeply. I can do this—for my family."Hi! Are you the new girl?" a woman asked as I stepped out of the staff room."Uh, yes. I'm Lyrica," I replied, smiling."I'm Rae. Come on, let’s do your makeup. Madam Tina asked me to help you since she got called by Boss Kyros.""Sure," I said, smiling."Uh, Rae?" I hesitantly called out to her."Yes? What
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