Currently, at one of the bookstores located at the nearby mall searching for materials on her school's project, her attention suddenly got caught by someone who called out her name.
"Gav, is that you?" Her head automatically turned to check the owner of the voice who called out her name.
"Hi!" She gladly greeted.
On their vacant period, Kaycee and her usually stay at the library or student's park. In that time, they decided to stay at the Student's park to spend their remaining vacant time as they wait for their next subject. She was currently preparing her stuff for the history class when she saw Trishia and Phyllis talking with Leanna on the second top floor near the Science laboratory door. They were a bit far from her sight plus there's the iron grills of the second floor make them look blurry in her sight but she was sure it was them. It is indeed Leanna speaking with Trishia and Phyllis. She have no idea that they were close or they knew each other. Since they were first-year and Leanna was already a junior, it's kinda strange to see her with the two girls. Actually, it's been three or four times she saw the two girls talking with her step-sister. Not that she was being paranoid but she have a bad feeling about it.
The first week of September is the start of recruiting volleyball members at their school. It is the moment she has been waiting for to join and be a part of the team. Actually, she has been preparing herself for this. She started practicing a month ago with Kaycee. Funny because it looks like the latter got persuaded in her passion for volleyball because all of a sudden she just made a decision that she also want to join the initiation and do the try-out. They practice all the basic volleyball moves like setting, spiking, bumping, blocking, and serving as preparations for the tryout and they make sure to spend an hour practicing every day. At first, she had qualms that Kaycee is just obligating herself in joining to please her but when she noticed she is really enjoying their practices, she somehow got convinced. When the try-out came, she preferred herself to be coachable a
As soon as she got home, she immediately confronted her vicious stepsister. It's a good thing her father was not at home yet and Chelsea was out with her friends or went shopping maybe. She tried searching for Leanna in her room and also in the patio where she usually stays but didn't see her there. She found her at the pool's area lying in the sun lounger so she immediately walked forward and let her know her presence. "How dare you connived to Trishia and Phyllis to mess me up at school!" She angrily confronted. Leanna got stunned by her sudden outburst and automatically look at her. She scanned her appearance and gaped when she saw her bruises. "What happened to you?" She stated in an insulting tone then laugh mockingly that angered her more."How dare you mess up
"What made you late in going home this time?" Her father asked that evening.It's been days she intended to come home late. She usually reasoned out her practice for volleyball and sometimes she stays at Kaycee's house and does the homework to skip dinner with them. She remembered being told by her Dad this morning to come home early for they will have special visitors to join them for dinner. She guessed another business associate or might be a family friend so she intentionally came home late to skip it for she don't have any interest to meet them. What for? She doesn't feel like she belongs in the family anyway?"We have a school presentation tomorrow and we're in a hurry to finish it because we're lacking out of time. That's the reason why I'm late in going home." She explained."I told you to come home early tonight because I have an important visitor to come and I want them to meet the whole family."
Golden Anniversary of Villacencio Construction Firm is the party she never missed every year because at the back of her mind she wasfoolishly hoping she would have a chance to meet Miguel thinking he came back to the country to attend the party. This was one of the important parties of their company and as a sole heir of the Villacencio wealth, there might be a big chance he will attend it. Her family never missed attending every anniversary party of the Villacencio Construction Firm and as her father being the Vice President of the company, he made sure the whole family is attending the party except for Allyssa of course since she was too young for this party. It's been two consecutive years Miguel missed attending the anniversary party but she hoped this year he will.
That night her heart wallowed in deep pain, waling away from the garden feeling imbecile. Her heart was bleeding in so much pain and bitterness. It hurts so deep like she was dying little by little. She can't even remember how she managed to ascend to the stairs. She laid her body on the bed as tears streamed down nonstop on her face.Of all people, why it would have to be Leanna? Why would have to be the person she hates the most? But Miguel just came back to the country. How did they meet and become that close? Is it possible that they were having communications before? Her mind was full of thousands of questions and this damn pain and jealousy she felt inside was killing her. For how many times she pinched herself wishing that it was only a dream, that it was not Miguel she saw kissing by Leanna but then at the back of her mind, she knew she was only fooling herself. Her heart cannot mislead the person it was beating
One night after dinner, she got stunned when her father joined her at the poolside area and seated on one of the lounge chairs beside her. She has a feeling he wanted to talk because she noticed him earlier trying to make a conversation over the dinner but he got being distracted by Leanna telling him about some business plan."I checked on your room and on the hammock in the garden but I got stunned when I found you here. Is the garden no longer your favorite place?" Her father started that made her look at him.Her father's right, the garden especially the hammock is her favorite place to stay in the house before but after that one fateful night when she saw Cedrick Miguel and Leanna kissing in the garden, she decided to hate that particular area. Every time she goes to the garden, that memory is always sticking in her mind and it only brings her pain and sadness."You have anything to say, Dad?" She decid
"I'm warning you! Stop talking and getting the attention of my boyfriend, you understand?" Leanna came in barging angrily into her room without even knocking.It really pisses her off every time she enters her room without her permission. Her evil stepsister is always doing it whenever she likes to and unfortunately, her bad manners never changed even after all these years."What are you talking about?" She asked full of irritation in her tone."Do you think I don't notice you purposely hanging around all over the house whenever Miguel's here so you can have a chance to talk to him?" To her surprise, Leanna came closer giving her an intimidating look."Seriously, you're that too possessive?" She sarcastically replied giving her a mocking smile."Oh, come on Gav. You know what I'm talking about. The last time Miguel had dinner here, I saw you both talking in the poolside area. You think I didn't know your intentions of stealing my boyfri
She woke up with a throbbing head and a sore body. A surge of panic and confusion coursed through her when she realized she was naked beneath her blanket as a familiar built of man lay beside her in the bed. She tried blinking her eyes trying to remember what happened last night. "Shit!" she muttered when she finally recognized who the man is. It was no other than Cedric Miguel! Trying so badly to recall everything and how they ended up in her hotel room, her memory couldn't seem to cooperate she couldn't remember anything for a moment. Her head was throbbing because of hangover and was confused, she didn't know what to do. Feeling suspicious and baffled, she gasped when flashes of memories started to joy in her mind. Shit! She couldn't believe herself on how she acted last night. She had assumed it was just a dream, but the sight of Cedric Miguel now lying naked and sleeping before her confirmed its reality. Anger surged in her chest, she wanted to blame and confront him. She
The kiss lasted for like an eternity as if time itself had paused. She felt him cupped her face as he gently rested his forehead against hers. In fear of shattering this dream, she dared not open her eyes, wanting to remain lost in this blissful reverie. "It's you that I love and this feeling I feel for you is more deep and stronger than I had with any other women. If this is not love then tell me what it is? It's you, you understand? Only you..." she heard him utter. Why does it feel so good to hear his words of confession? This is one of her greatest dreams before. Hear him confess passionately and say how much he loves her. If only this is real and not a dream and if only things would be easier for them. Tears started to stream down her face realizing how pathetic she could be desperately dreaming about this happening. "Liar," she whispered in disbelief. She tried to push him away but she won't let her go."Damn it! Why is it so hard for you to believe me? I'm not even sure if
She can hear the voice and continuous pat of Grace and Corey on her shoulder trying to wake her up. Her lashes were too heavy to respond. She was too drunk and sleepy she didn't think she could even manage to walk or even stand up. Her body was too heavy and she was so dizzy it made her wanna puke. They can go ahead and leave for all she cares. She can manage herself anyway. "Come on girl, we're leaving. Wake up..." Grace tried to pull her hand to stand up but she didn't move so Corey helped him out "hmm...." she groaned irritatingly as jerked her hands away from the two. She slouched on the couch instead then closed her eyes to continue her sleep. She could hear their voice talking but she was too drunk to understand them until she felt she was slowly engulfed by sleep again. In her dream, she felt suddenly being lifted and carried by someone. The man has a strong and muscled arms. It feels like he was safe and protected just by being in his arms. His chest was firm and comforting
Feeling frustrated, she jerked her eyes away from the window glass of the plane and took a deep sigh. Cedric Miguel has a three-day business trip in the South and as his temporary Secretary, she has no choice but to accompany him. They were with the marketing Department Team to perform a project presentation hoping they would win the client's approval of their proposal. It's been days had passed since the incident she caught him making out with a woman in his office. That night, she left the place and ran away regretting she dared to enter his office. If she wasn't stupid enough to feed her curiosity and enter his office, she shouldn't have seen them in an awkward and embarrassing position.The next days were usual. He was still cold and bossy and gave her a hard time with paperwork most of the time. There were times she will notice him staring at her like he was wondering what she was thinking but most of the time he was a pain in the ass.
After their last argument, Cedrick Miguel started avoiding her. Just like he promised, he stopped sending her anything, and every time their paths crossed in the office, he acted like she didn't exist. He became cold and formal after that. There was a time he castigated her in front of the employees when she made a little mistake on the report she was asked to do by the Executives during a conference meeting. She felt offended and a bit embarrassed but she accepted it. It's the first time he did that to her but what can she do, he was the boss and it's a normal thing to get reprimanded by bosses when you made a mistake. There were times she thought he was doing it on purpose, that he wanted to get even for rejecting him. Well if this was his way to retaliate her rejection then she wanted to get disappointed. She had been hurt and rejected by him a lot of times but she never thought of getting revenge on him. She chose to avoid and move on instead and she still wished him nothing but h
"Hey!" Her attention was caught by Cedrick Miguel whom she never notice standing in front of her office door frame. She suddenly wonder if she was that too busy and preoccupied to not notice he came in. And how long has he been standing there? "Hi..." Giving him a questioning look, she wonder what he was doing in her office until her eyes went down to the food he was bringing in his hands. "Just in case you didn't notice, it was already lunchtime. Don't tell me you don't have plans to eat?" He stated smiling. "Oh..." Only words she could reply as her eyes automatically went down to her wristwatch to check the time. He was right then, it was already twelve noon. "Guess you're too busy to not notice it was lunch already." "Yeah, I did some administrative tasks and wrote some reports for the executives and It kept me busy. I never noticed the time." "I brought some lunch." He saw him walk forward and put the paper bag he was bringing on the coffee table. "Y-You shouldn't have both
When the ceremony begins, bridesmaids walked down the aisle along with their corresponding groomsmen as the music started to play. It was the wedding of their Executive Director Mr. Cocuangco with their Office Manager Suby Walker. The ceremony was held in a wide flower garden a few hours' drive from the city and as agreed, Lyssa ride with her going through the venue. She must say a garden wedding is a good and romantic kind of wedding. In fact, it was one of the most preferable and dream weddings nowadays. But if she will be the one to get married, she prefers a wedding on the beach at dawn- that's her dream wedding. Why dawn has been so precious to her? Probably because it has been a constant reminder to her to never give up and keep always fighting. If she will get a chance to get married in the future, she will definitely choose a beach wedding at dawn because she would love to begin a new chapter of her life just like how the sun begins to rise enlightening the dark horizons giv
"Care for a coffee inside?" She asked Inigo after dropping her at her apartment."No, I know you were tired." He replied with an endearing look in his eyes.She thought for a moment and checked the time on her wristwatch. It was already nine in the evening and she remember he has an early flight tomorrow."What time is your flight going back to Santa Lucia tomorrow?" She asked."Six in the morning.""I can accompany you to the airport tomorrow." That way they will have some time for each other before they separate."You have a job tomorrow, you might be late. ""I can have a half day." She suggested."No, it's okay. Besides, you'll be the one to visit next weekend right?""Yes, I miss Santa Lucia and Calor Del Cielo.""Good. Mom and Jimena are missing you too." She smile at the thought of the two women. She misses them both."Are you sure you don't want me to accompany you to the airport?" She asked trying to assure him."I don't want to see you ushering me to the airport. I might be t
"You were so good at playing golf, Sir. I'm looking forward to learning from you." Inigo complimented her Dad. The latter seemed pleased so he just laughed at the compliment from Inigo. No wonder her boyfriend was really trying to win the heart of her father. She couldn't help to smile at the thought.Inigo travels from Santa Lucia to the Capital to indulge her father's request to play golf with him this weekend. She accompanied the two men by watching and cheering for the two. This is like a date with her father and her boyfriend at once. She wanted Inigo to get to know her father so she art this date for them. Inigo seems to be enjoying and interested in learning the rules and etiquette of playing golf and her father seems to enjoy as well in teaching her boyfriend. Well, golf is a very rewarding game for many and it doesn’t get better than spending a sunny day with friends and family out on the course. It's also a good form of exercis