"WHERE the hell is he?" Ruby exclaimed. Meanwhile, she heard a noise, she turned around and if she wasn't mistaken, it came from her room. She quickly went to the room and was surprised to see Adam there, holding a picture frame with her two-piece photo."Oh my God! What are you doing here?" she exclaimed, grabbing the frame.He raised an eyebrow and said, "You look hot and gorgeous in that picture," with a hint of mockery in his voice."You're just being paranoid. I just want to talk to you, that's why I'm here," Adam replied after taking a deep breath. Ruby retorted, "Why are you here? You said you would wait in the living room. Let me guess... you have some evil plan again?"Adam looked deeply into her eyes, showing a mix of emotions that were hard to explain. Suddenly, the emotions disappeared, and he said, "I will go home now, bye." As he was about to leave, Ruby abruptly held his right hand."Yo-you can stay here for the night.” Adam’s eyes widened a bit. “Are you sur
RUBY remained silent, letting him to praise himself. Meanwhile, she was taken aback when Adam suddenly broke her silence."If I tone down my attitude, will you open up your heart to me?"Confused, she looked at him. "Huh?" She couldn't understand what he was saying."Nothing," he said, quickly avoiding her gaze. "Go to sleep, we need to go to the office tomorrow."She stared at him for a few seconds. Then she closed her eyes forcing herself to sleep. Ten seconds has passed, she heard him speak again. "On second thought, don't sleep yet. I still want to talk to you," he insisted.Annoyed, Ruby opened her eyes again. "What do you want to talk about now?"Adam pretended to think. "Hmm, how about we talk about you? Who was your first boyfriend?"“That’s easy. -------“Oh, why did you broked up?”"We ended our relationship because that man was unfaithful! Can you believe it, he was seeing four of us simultaneously. It's enraging! Are there truly men like that in this world? They
ADAM, filled with frustration, as he threw his cellphone on the bed. "That woman is so annoying! I'm freaking looking forward to it, but just like that, she's sleepy! Really? Now? And who's dumb enough to believe that lie?" Then he pulled his own hair in frustration. His anger escalated even more when there's someone suddenly knock on his door."Sir Adam!" It was their maid's voice.He angrily opened the door. "What?""Sir, your mom. She's been calling since earlier," she said as she handed him the phone.After taking the phone, he closed the door again and started talking to his mother. "Yes, mom?""Adam! Leave Ruby alone!" she shouted on the other line.His forehead knotted. “What?” “Don’t what-what me, Adam! Can you imagine how shocked I was when I called your phone and Ruby answered?”He face palmed. “Shit!” he whispered. “Mom, I give my phone to Ruby because-‘“Don’t you dare to lie to me, Adam!” She shouted at him again. "Ruby told me that you're flirting with her, an
RUBY joyfully headed to the office, her morning brightened by Adam. He embraced her all night as if she were the only woman he needs and wants. She felt something special in the way Adam embraced her last night. That's why she feels like the happiest woman in the world right now.Adam was no longer there when she woke up this morning, but her happiness was not diminished as he had left a note explaining that he has a meeting with an investor at the company.She was about to turn the doorknob of the office when someone called her name. It was Sapphire, her friend."Wait, Ruby!" Sapphire emphasized her name as she spoke.“What is it?”Approaching closely, she grabbed the doorknob. "Shhh, be quiet," her friend softly uttered, pressing a finger against her lips. "Hold on before entering, you might disturb them."She was confused. "Huh? What do you mean?"Sapphire pulled her away from the door before speaking again. "You're late! You have'nt seen the beautiful woman who entere
ADAM was unsure of his thoughts and actions as he gazed at Ruby from afar. When he saw her looking flustered as she stood up and left the office after receiving a call, he felt a strange sense of nervousness.His mind keeps on asking who Ruby is talking too. And then he heard her calling the person on the line “Babe”.“Who the hell is babe? Why is it she seems so bothered?”When she get back on her swivel chair, Adam also hurried to sat down on his swivel chair too and gaze at her intently. She keeps on checking her phone. “What the heck? Who is she texting?” his jaw tightened.“Ruby! Why are you busy texting? You’re here to work not to fucking text!” Witnessing Ruby startled due to her loud scream, he felt a sense of guilt from her immediate reaction. He clenched his fist under the table when he noticed Ruby walking towards him.“Sir Adam, can I take a leave for a week?” she asked causing his forehead knotted.“Why?” "I have something important to do, sir.”His brow
WHILE Ruby was having a snack, Danrick suddenly arrived. He immediately sat beside her on the couch and hugged her tightly."Babe, I'm glad that you're finally here! Sorry if I did not fetch you. I went to the market because I'm going to cook all your favorite dishes.""Gosh, I told you that you didn't need to spend a lot. Just being with you, Auntie, and Uncle is already enough for me.""Tss, this only happens once in a blue moon so just let me do this. Hmm, by the way, are you ready to accompany me for a week?" Danrick asked her with a broad smile on his face, referring to their vacation.Ruby was about to respond when their Auntie Carmela entered the living room. "Oh, Danrick! Son, you're already here. Good thing that you can join Ruby for a snack.""Okay, auntie." He agreed."I'll leave you two here. I'll just help in the kitchen," their auntie said mischievously, before finally leaving.When Ruby and Danrick were left in the living room, she immediately leaned on the young
AFTER Adam finished his tasks at Whitlock Corporation, he headed straight to ALV Financial. A pile of documents awaited him, needing his signature.He rubbed his temples and let out a soft curse. He had been too focused on his father's company and, because of Ruby, he ended up overwhelmed with work in his own company.Adam worked hard to establish ALV Financial. He invested his sweat and toil into it. After college, he spent two years working in his father's company. After that, Adam received the inheritance set aside by his grandfather for him. He used this as capital to build ALV Financial. Their family was well-known in the business world, so he had no trouble looking for investors.He did everything to ensure the growth of his company. The man was frustrated with himself for neglecting his company because of Ruby.Adam had barely settled into his swivel chair when his secretary entered."Sir Adam, it's good to see you here," Maureen said.She was one of his trusted employees. S
A moment of silence prevailed between Ruby and Danrick. Meanwhile, he distanced himself from her. "Anyway, babe, get dressed. We needed to head back to the house. Auntie texted that we should all have dinner together. Tomorrow, we can go back here to explore the surroundings."She finished the last sip of her coffee and then glanced at Danrick. "Okay, I'll just change my clothes. I'm sure Auntie Carmela has cooked a lot again."Ruby hurried back to the room and changed. She chose to wear thick blue jeans and a pink long-sleeve shirt. Then, she put on white mittens.Upon returning to the living room after changing, she found Danrick waiting for her. When he heard her footsteps, he turned around. Upon seeing her, he smiled. "Why do you look so beautiful even in simple clothes?"She rolled her eyes. "Why are you such a sweet joker?"He chuckled softly. "I'm not trying to sweet-talk you." He took her by the elbow and guided her out of the house.After more than thirty minutes, they re
AVA has been messed up since earlier. She's not happy after knowing that Amethyst and Allison got into a car accident. She can't accept the fact that they died so easily. She want them to suffer in jail but that would never happen again.She didn't even acknowledge the other employees who greeted her in the hallway. Until now, she hasn't gotten over what happened yesterday. She had an argument with Trevor because she insisted on returning to the company that made her more irritated."Ma'am Ava, have some coffee first. You've been out of it since earlier. You had coffee at home, but it seems like it still has no effect." Trisha said after placing the black coffee she brewed in front of her. It's still steaming, and the aroma is really enticing. So without hesitation, she immediately took it and savored the delicious smell."Drink it, don't just smell it!" Trisha insisted while watching her with the coffee."It's still hot, how can I sip that?" she complained."Tsk... that's why it's ca
WHEN Trisha left, Trevor suddenly arrived."Why are you here again?" she asked."Tell me...are you pregnant?"She stared at him blankly."What kind of question is that? How can I get pregnant if I don't have a husband? What? I did it all by myself?""Tss, don't answer me with such nonsense words. I'm seriously asking Ava!""Gosh! I'm not.""Then why are you acting so weird lately?"She burst out laughing. "I used to be weird. Is that still surprising?""Ava! I'm serious here!" he insisted, obviously cringing at her."I know. Leave now! I want to work here alone." she pushed him away."I won't leave until you do not confess!""Hey, I don't have anything to confess!""Gosh! You're getting on my nerves! I'm really going to kiss you if you still don't answer sensibly.""Oh, I'm scared!" she still teased him.He gave her a threatening look. But she had the courage to resist his gaze.Eventually, he also gave up and left his office without saying a word.So, she couldn't help but to smile a
ITS been one month since they got back in Fairbanks, Trevor continued to coax her and visit her at the house. At first, her dad was mad at him after knowing that Trevor disrespect and cheated her wife but this time she had no idea what he did to make her dad suddenly be kind to him again.She was just surprised one morning when she woke up. They were happily talking on the terrace while they both had a cup of coffee.Ava didn't bother them anymore so she just went back to her room. But while walking back to her room, she was surprised to see her mom smiling from ear-to-ear."What's with that smile mom?"She burst out laughing before answering her with another question."Why? Aren't you happy that Trevor and your dad are okay again?""Mommy!""Hmm, of course, when they're okay, there's a possibility that you and Trevor will be okay as well," her mother insisted."Gosh! You ruined my day again!" she complained and left her."Have breakfast so you can take your vitamins." she yelled
WHEN she woke up the next day, Trevor was no longer by her side. She suddenly felt fear. Ava thought that maybe he left her after what happened to them last night."Trevor!" she called his name, but she did not receive any response from him.She went out of the nipa hut and called him again. She looked around, but she still couldn't find Trevor.Disappointed, she sat on the edge of the bench outside the nipa hut. Until she didn't notice that there were tears running down her cheeks."What if he goes back in Fairbanks? What if all the good things that he did to me in this resort were all just a lie? What if he did that just to satisfy his needs?" all those questions came together in her mind, causing her to start crying.She buried her face on her knees. Insolently, she cried out loud. Because Trevor is the only thing on her mind right now.A few minutes passed and still no Trevor showed up.He left me.After a while, it seemed that the weight of her chest was reduced. That's why she e
THEY both gasped in breath as their lips parted."You responded to my kiss! Now tell me that you didn't love me, Ava! Tell me!" he said bitterly."Tss, that's not important, Trevor!" she snorted in disgust and immediately stepped back to get away from him."Ava!" he shouted, but she just kept stepping back away. "Stop! Let's talk properly while—”Trevor didn't even finish what he was going to say because suddenly Ava groaned in pain."Ouch!" she shouted and she was surprised when she lifted her foot. Even though it was dark, Ava could feel a liquid dripping from her foot. And she was certain it's blood."Hey, what happened?" he shouted worriedly and ran as he was approached."I stepped on something sharp. I don't know what that is."He immediately touched her foot and it's actually bleeding. "Calm down, okay? I'll treat this wound." He said and she was surprised when he again carried her back to the suite. But this time she didn't complain anymore. The only thing on her mind was to st
VA stayed in her suite all day. Because Trevor didn't leave either. He was like a dog tailing her at every move she made."Gosh, will you please get out of here? You have your own suite, right?" she snorted at Trevor, who had been lying on the bed while busy on his cellphone."Yes, I have. But I prefer to stay here.""Tss, Trevor, you're just wasting your time. You had better go back to Fairbanks!""No! I will stay here as long as you are here!""What? But how about, Allison? Does she know this nonsense thing that you're doing?""Allison's left me!"She burst out laughing after hearing what he said."Really? So, that's why you're here, so I can fill in the—”"Shut up! I mean you are here, okay? Don't bother Allison because she's in Singapore now!"Ava laughed again. "Why? Is it because she has lost hope of getting all your wealth? Did she think that I would never come back and that I would not be able to sign our divorce papers?""Ava, I'm sorry for everything, okay? I didn't know tha
SHE experienced extreme delight that day while spending time with Ernest. All day, they spent in the water. They went scuba diving first thing in the morning, and when they got bored, they went fishing. This time, they are giggling sharply and making seawater splashes like children."Gosh! I don't want it anymore! I'm about to go deaf! My ears are full of water." she complained, but she continued to splash the water on his face.When they were tired, they both sat on the beach."Thanks, Ava! You really made my day!" Ernest said."Tss, I should be the one who said that. You really made me happy all day.""Hmm, wait a minute! I thought of something and I should have done it earlier," Ernest said, as he left in a hurry."Huh? Where are you going?" he shouted, but he was running so fast.Ava just let him leave and waited for him to come back.He was smiling from ear to ear when he returned. And to her surprise, when she turned around, he suddenly pressed the capture button of his camera.
MORE than a week has passed since she spent alone her vacation in this resort. After the event in their company, she decided to went on a vacation to at least calm her mind and heart.She found scuba diving to be such a fun activity that it really helped her to forget about the issues she left in Fairbanks.While she was busy meditating on the beach, a tall and handsome man approached her."Hi, can I sit here?" That voice made her stare at him. Sounds familiar."Uhm...Ah..." Ava stuttered in answering. So, the man noticed that she was becoming anxious."Oh, sorry if I scared you. By the way, my name is Ernest," He said as he extended his right hand.She was too embarrassed not to accept it, especially since he even bothered to kneel in front of her just to make their height equal."A-Ava.""Ava!" he repeated her name. "Hmm, sounds familiar, but I can't remember where and when I heard it.""Sir, there are a lot of names like Ava in the world, so, it is not surprising that my name is fa
AVA and Trevor were quiet in the car until they reached the company. As Ava was about to enter the office, Trevor grabbed her hand, surprising her."What about the interview? Did you do that for Allison to see?" he asked.Ava burst out laughing. "Of course, she'll probably watch that. The whole world has already seen it," she said, still laughing.Trisha looked at them with a frown."Ava, I know you did it on purpose.""Wait a minute! Instead of saying thank you, coz I covered up what you were doing with your mistress, but look at you, you're still mad at me! Gosh! You don’t know how to appreciate my efforts for you.""Liar! I have a feeling that you had some other reason for why you did that.""It's up to you what you want to think of. I don't want to explain to someone who doesn't want to listen to my explanation. Please, go to your office and calm down. And if you did not stop accusing me, I might change my mind, and you won't see me at the event later. ""Don't you dare to include