Maybe it would be better for me to just go home. But should I find the key to his room first? Then the pendant? I don't know. My mind was fighting over matter. I was about to walk out the door when I saw Ashley not afar to where I was standing."Iris!" She waved at me."Ashley," I greeted back and look surprised. "What are you doing here?""I've been looking for you, of course!"I was suddenly nervous. "W-why?""Why? I need you to come home with me! Grandma keep asking about you!" She clung to my arms and started pulling me where her car was. "She wants us to cook spaghetti!"I was taken aback. "Spaghetti?""Yup. Yup! Let's go, come on!""Hello, Iris," Hunter greeted me. He doesn't look serious anymore now that he greeted me with a smile. Oh, that was new."Hi, hunter," I replied back."Do you know how to cook spaghetti, Iris?" Ashley asked excitingly."Sort of..." I don't cook. But I was about to enter the culinary school is Zach's ex didn't show up. "I know how to but I don't really
"Better the best you'll give me next time" Zach replied when I teased him.He went straight to his library looking annoyed because Brent bothered 'our' time. He was hugging his book next to me while eyes closed. I couldn't help but smile, he had the look of an Esqueza. It really runs in the blood to be this good looking.I was surprised when he suddenly popped his eyes open. "Why are you looking at me?"I laughed. He was really an Esqueza, so moody. "Because you're so handsome like Zach.""But I'm more handsome than him!" he argued."Yes, of course," I giggled while shaking my head. "But it's a secret, okay? I don't want him to be angry when he finds out our secret."Brent childishly giggled before closing his eyes. I caressed his hair when he moved slightly next to me. I wondered what was it like to hold someone that was your own child? Hmm. I shouldn't be thinking something like that, knowing my situation, I would just hurt myself if I expect more from him. The bed moved again and
"You really look so hungry, Iris!"Romeo was eyeing everything that Zach bought for me. I insisted to order all of this food but he was so pushy about it. I bet he wanted to make me look fat. "Did you see the fight outside, Iris? It was Ericka versus Ashley Esqueza! Goodness. I want to sneak some popcorn if only I see it."I don't want to say that I was in front of the two when they were fighting. Knowing Rose she's so into gossip. "Not even a single hair," I replied."I'm so excited later!" Romeo shouted "I'll see more boys!"I just laughed I really need the girls night out tonight. I've been so stressed lately I have to unwind. So in the evening, Ashley lend her dresses to us. I feel so beautiful with this fitted dress even Romeo looked so handsome tonight. He dressed up fine; like a straight man."Wow. Romeo." I said in shock.My friend frowned. "How would I flirt with this kind of outfit?"Ashley got into the car. "You're so handsome! Don't complain. You only have to dress up lik
I was just barely retrieving myself from being useless. I was a happy-go-lucky kinda person back then. I had no other thoughts but myself because my family had always supported me. I never thought that I'd reach this point where I had to accept my boss's offer to be his fake wife. Why would I decline it? I'm indebted to him and in exchange of my freedom I needed this arranged marriage. So here I am now in my boss/husband's room to discuss the things that couldn't be done during this arrangement. "You are not allowed to enter any relationship within the period of this marriage," he said seriously. My eyes widened. "As in even flings? Nothing at all?" He looked at me solemnly. "I am a very possessive man, Iris. I don't like sharing."  
CHAPTER 1 "Miggy, oh hi, what are you doing here?"Of all the freaking places in the world. Why would I even see my ex-boyfriend here? Don't get me wrong. I don't have bitterness towards him. It was just too awkward case to feel like how to handle yourself when you see your ex-boyfriend in public? Ugh, freakish, Iris. Calm yourself.Miggy glanced at me before answering, his lips quirked as if stopping himself from smirking. "I've a secret job here."He is so weird. Trust me, really, he is."Oh wow, a secret job." My voice raised a little. But before I say something stupid, I immediately stopped myself. "Err, by the wa
I faced my head down right away. Heat flushed through my cheeks, without even looking I knew my whole face turned red. What kind of misfortune is this ?! With so many people I can talk to, why did I shared my nonsense secret to my boss?!Was he still my boss? He would probably fire me right away from his company! You fool, Iris!I peeked slightly, his eyes still on me so I looked down. I feel embarrassed of what I did. I don't know either. I just thought I had a handsome guy in the elevator that I could work with. Why didn't I think of that? Damn this hangover!I couldn't read his expression on his face. Was he having second thought? No! I would do anything for hi
Newton's third law was right when I was in highschool. "In every action there is an equivalent and balance reaction." Things weren't doing great the past few days. My parents immediately packed up their things, others were already sold just to support their needs in the province. This house also had been sold. So even though I don't want to leave it, I can't do anything about it.It would never be the same without them even if I stayed here longer, I would just be sad and overthink."Take care of yourself, my baby girl," daddy said with teary eyes. "When you have a problem, don't hesitate to call me, okay?"I hugged him and rested my head on his chest. "Can I call when I can't cook, Daddy?"He laughed, obviously holding back tears. "O
"Sis, welcome to this company! Finally, after a long stressful process you're here!" Rome hugged me tightly.He was the one touring to our department. It's a good thing we were in the same management or else, I would be having a hard time adjusting since I'm not really used to working either."I hope you'll enjoy here as much as I enjoy the handsome ones here!"he said while giggling."Like Mr. Esqueza?" My brow creased.He hit me gently. "No! No! No! He's out of our league. Rich and handsome people don't have time for ordinary people like us!"I bit my lip. He was right. Why did I even say that? It was so obvious that we didn't have the same level of living. Even if we had a business