I accepted the deal with Liam. I think his plan was the best thing for all of us. After hearing their story, I can't help but feel sorry for both of them. Based on my investigation and Liam's side of the story, they both genuinely love each other. I hate it when people try to destroy someone else's happiness just because of money or class status. I feel sorry for them. There is no genuine happiness in those kinds of people. Their world only revolves around money and power, there is no contentment in them. They failed to appreciate what truly matters, and that is God and family. I want not only for Anne to achieve her dream of becoming a famous fashion designer but I also want her to love again. And yes, I'm rooting for Anne and Liam. Their relationship is such a waste. I feel like, they have an unfinished business, and now is the perfect time for their love to finally happen. But before we start our plan with Anne, we need to secure Liam's position in their company. I offer him not
"Let's go, baby!"Alli and I agreed to visit her adopted family today. It's our first time to visit them together. I'm sure that Alli thinks that it's my first time going to her former house. But little did she know, when she left me years ago, I often visit her adopted parents to ask for advice, they are very welcoming and I could see and feel how much they love Alli. I understand now why Alli loved them so much."Mom, Dad, and Dennis, I'd like to formally introduce to you my boyfriend, Andrew Lopez." Alli formally introduced me to her adopted family after we settle down in their house and after I gave my gifts to them.Aunt Leona gave me a warm hug, while Uncle Carlo and Dennis tap me on my shoulder. "I'm glad that you two went back together. We saw how devastated he was when you left. We also saw how faithful he is to you. Despite his fame, he never looks at anyone or finds a replacement. He would always tell us that you will come back to him, and when that happens, he will never
“What?” I could see how shocked and confused Andrew is right now. Who wouldn’t?! Just months ago, I was in the same rage as he is right now and telling him to fire Anne. I'm disappointed with another lie made by Anne but I'm not surprised anymore. I know that she has feelings for Andrew. I can’t blame her for falling for him. Andrew was the only person who took her side when everyone was against her. “You can’t fire her... Yet.” I said to him.Andrew’s forehead creased. “Why can’t I fire her now?” He asked.I turned to him and held his hand to calm him. I could still feel the rage in him. He was really angry with Anne. “Anne was once a simple girl who had a big dream. She had every skill and talent that she needs to fulfill that dream but because of love she was robbed of that dream.” I said with full sympathy for her.I'm not saying that what Anne did now and in the past is right and valid. I'm just saying that I understand why she did what she did.I still feel sorry for her wh
"A-Andrew..."Vince stopped Iya from going to Andrew. "I'll talk to him." He whispered to her.Iya nodded at him and step aside.I caress Andrew's arm to calm him down. He was shaking in rage. I cleared my throat, my heart is beating so fast. I hope that Vince will be able to make Andrew accept their relationship. Vince clenched his jaw before he turn to Andrew. Both of them are staring intently at each other. While the others are waiting for their next move.I could see the confusion in Mike and Lance's faces but they chose to keep quiet. While Lieo seems to have an idea about Vince and Iya's secret relationship. "I'm in love with your cousin." Vince was the first one who broke the silence. Mike and Lance gasped at Vince's confession. Lieo and I remain quiet while Iya was shaking as she kept on looking at Andrew.Vince then hold Iya's hand who was standing beside him. Andrew looks at their hands. "You can't!" Andrew strongly disagrees.My eyes widen and turned to him. "But why?"
"What are you doing here this late?" Anne looks at me a bit disoriented. I sighed and ask her to come inside the house because I assume that this will be a long talk. I don't need to ask her if she's drunk because it's quite obvious. She's really affected by Liam.Liam told me that Anne is acting like this because of her insecurities but I beg to disagree. Anne is not yet over him. I am so sure about that. She will not ruin her life if it's only for revenge. Sometimes people want revenge not because they want to get even, but because they haven't moved on. I ask our maid to prepare tea and a light snack for me and Anne as we went to the lounge area. "Are you really going with Liam tomorrow to the US?" She asked as soon as the maid left.I nodded. "Yes... for business." "Liar!" She accused me which I had already expected. I act confused. "What are you saying? Is there another reason for Liam to come with me to the US?" She glared at me. If looks can kill, I'll be dead by now. "Pe
“The guy wearing a leather jacket works for my mom,” Liam whispered.We arrived yesterday, but both of us are tired from the trip that’s why we decided to rest in the hotel. I called Andrew to give him an update before I went to bed. Liam informed me of this move by his parents. We already expected that we have a paparazzi for our whole US trip. And we couldn't be more thankful for them because they are making our plan easier. Liam invited me to have breakfast together, which is part of our plan. And after this, I will introduce Liam to Kate Herrera, one of the most famous fashion designers here in the US. He wants to collaborate with her. That's the main agenda of this trip. Securing a deal with Kate will guarantee his promotion. “Smile Alli, the guy is taking a photo of us.” Liam joked while assisting me on my seat.I chuckled. “I feel like a celebrity now.” “You are, though,” Liam said while seated on his chair across mine. “But not to appoint that I will have a paparazzi,” I
“What the hell is your problem Anne? You will suddenly barge into my office and then call my girlfriend a cheater!”Anne flinched by my boyfriend’s sudden outburst. But I think I know why Anne is acting like this. “Did something happen?” I asked Anne, ignoring my boyfriend’s sudden outburst.“Stop playing dumb Alli! I had enough of that already!” She said when she recovered from her shock.“I’m not playing dumb, okay?! I am asking you so that we can understand why you are accusing me of being a cheater.” I calmly explained.She smirked. “Are you sure you want me to tell it in front of Andrew?” I nodded innocently. “Of course, especially now that you are accusing me of cheating.”Anne picked up her phone and she lessens the brightness of it to show me some pictures taken by someone. And I’m sure that it was the paparazzi hired by Liam’s mom.After she showed me the photos, she then gave her phone to Andrew to show him the photos.“Did they leak the photos on the media already? Is the
“Are you proposing to me?” I asked.Noah looks at me intently. “If I say yes, will you marry me?”“I won’t. This proposal is too plain. I want it grand and special. I deserve that kind of proposal you know.” I joked to lighten up the mood.But Noah didn’t laugh nor smile. His face is still serious. I sighed. “What’s wrong?” Noah shook his head. “Nothing. I just realize that I’m not getting any younger and I’m a bit bored being alone for years. I think it’s best if I will settle down and I couldn’t think of any girl but you.” I raised my brow. “So you see me as a woman now huh?!”He smirked. “You’re a woman. Or do you see yourself as a man?” He said a bit sarcastically. I glared at him. I didn’t speak. I know that something is going on. And I’m waiting for him to tell me what happened. So I can understand why he was proposing to me a while ago. “I’m waiting, Noah Elordi,” I said after a long silence. “What?! I was the one who was waiting for you to say yes. I proposed to you, rem
"OMG! Are you sure you want me to join your agency?!" We asked everyone if they can free their schedule today because we have something to discuss with them. When I said we, it composes of Iya, Anne, Lance, Mike, Lieo, Vince, Andrew, and yours truly. And yes, Anne is part again of our group. I told them about my plan of launching Stellar Artist, an agency for promising artists. And I want Iya to be one of our pioneer artists along with Andrew of course, the cousin duo."Of course, you have so much potential Iya. Aside from your beautiful face that your job as a radio DJ is wasting, your way of connecting to people and giving them your advice is on a different level. You deserve more spotlight, my dear." I sincerely said to her. She looks at me teary-eyed and then she hugs me."Wait, are you only getting Iya and Andrew? What about me?" Vince asked. I just rolled my eyes. "As if I can sign you in my agency. Your network will surely help me if that happens." I said as a matter of fac
Anne keeps sending me tweets and messages from fans. I know what she is doing. She is lowkey convincing me of changing my decision to retire. One thing I like about Anne as my manager is that she's also very accommodating to my fans. She made sure to update them on all my events and plans. She always tells me that fans nowadays are like the artist's PR. They are the ones who are more eager to promote my concert and other events. They made sure that I will always in the top trending list. They even bought air-time ads to promote my album and concerts. I am feeling sorry for them because I was not able to bring back the love and support that they are giving me. "Anne I know what you are doing. But it's too late now. I already announced it and you will be leaving for Paris next month, I will have no manager even if I go back." I reasoned with her. "Alli can be your manager. I know that she will be very willing to be Anne." Anne said sounded like it was not a big deal. "Alli is too
Our names are once again on the top list of Twitter and even in the news. Andrew is more eager now to retire because of this. He wants his peaceful life to be back. Showbiz is too chaotic for him. Most Belle fans stop bashing, especially those who have big followers because Anne release a statement from Andrew's side that they will not tolerate any bashing for me. And they will surely take legal action against those who insult or threaten me. But of course, there are still a few who will bash and we can't control it anymore.I told Anne just let those bashers be. "I'm sorry, Alli but Andrew wants to sue those fans who didn't listen. He said that if we let them be, some fans will follow. It's better to give some of the bashers a lesson so that others won't follow." Anne said.Anne and I are now in her office. I visited Andrew but he was still in a meeting so I visit Anne as I wait for him. "Well, you guys have a point. People nowadays are becoming irresponsible. They are just saying
"I hear from Andrew that you are behind all this." Anne was the one who broke the silence. We are in the lounge for almost thirty minutes but no one is talking. Andrew left after Anne and I settle in the lounge area. Andrew hasn't shared with me what happened during his talk with Anne. I was hoping the whole day that he will share it with me, but it didn't come. I guess this is the reason why he did not share anything with me yet."What do you mean?" I asked so she can elaborate. "You found out the truth about my past, and you plan all this to help me." Anne's voice began to break. She looks at me, biting her lips to stop herself from sobbing. "Thank you, Alli," She said then she began to sob.I went near her to hug and comfort her. "I'm sorry for all the things I did to you. I even tried to ruin your relationship with Andrew. I am the worst person in the world." She said while sobbing. I hug her tighter and caress her back. "I understand. You are hurt that is why you got lost.
"I will fire Anne." Iya's eyes widen. "What the heck Andrew?! Don't you have any compassion in your heart? Plus, Anne was closest to you!" I chuckled. I will also be reacted like that if I didn't know the reason behind firing Anne. "Alli, how can you laugh in a situation like this?" Iya said in disbelief. Andrew and I burst out laughing. Iya is just so cute. I look at everyone and they are all confused by our reactions. "Chill guys, there is the reason why Andrew is firing her," I said."Is it because she's the one who exposes your relationship?" Mike asked still confused. "No. I would want to promote her because I always wanted my relationship with Alli to be exposed in public." Andrew said and I just rolled my eyes. "Then what's the real reason?" Iya asked a bit impatient. I took my bag and took out a calling card. Lance took the card to check on it. "What is this for?""Claire Chiuri is a known fashion designer in Paris. She works in one of the luxury brands in Paris. I me
"Here's the journalist that Anne met last night." I look at the picture that Liam showed me. I took it and smirked. I know this guy. He works at Vince's company. He is a known and credible showbiz journalist, he also has his showbiz talk show. I met him at some of the events. "I'll take it from here," I said with full confidence. "I am now convinced that you know how Anne works. All your predictions were accurate, even this." I added. Aside from Anne, he also predicted his family's move. The reason why we have paparazzi when we are in the US. He feeds them of his plan of getting back with Anne. He also made his assistant act like he is on the side of the family, but the truth is, all his assistant's information came from Liam. His assistant was the one who suggested the paparazzi to his family and sent the photos to Anne and the media. Now that Liam's family role is done. We are now focusing on how Anne will act. And true enough, Anne is planning to expose my relationship wit
Andrew and I check our phones at once. And just like what Liam said, our "relationship" is now going on the public from the so-called paparazzi. I check my Twitter and saw that my name and Liam's names are on the trend list not only in the Philippine trend list but also worldwide. I instantly check the newly uploaded video of Stellar and just as I predicted the views went up to fifty million views. This is insane! So many marites(gossipers) all around the world!"They really went all out!" I can't help but react. "We already expected this, my love. And also, this." Andrew said while showing me his phone where Anne's name was on the screen. Just as we predicted, Anne will surely react. Andrew accepts her call and put it on speaker mode."Have you seen the news today?!" Anne said without saying hello. "Hello to you, Anne." Andrew greeted her instead. We heard her fake cough. "Hello." She greeted back. "So, have you seen the news?" Anne asked again. "Yes, Liam called Alli and told
"Interview with Mr. Valencia has been uploaded."I nodded at my assistant. "I got it! Thanks, Isabel." It's been a week since Liam and I went back to Manila. We both agreed to meet every other day for a quick meeting. The agenda of our meeting is not about business but the development of our plan with Anne. Also, we are still being followed by Liam's family. We have to make it looks like we have a special relationship, in that way Anne will be triggered by the relationship that I have with Liam. I open my laptop to check the video and to check some of the comments from netizens. As expected, some trolls are commenting about our chemistry. 'These two look good together. I heard that they are already dating.''My friends in the US saw these two going out. I guess they are already in a relationship."'I saw them having dinner in BGC. They look so sweet. I think they are already dating.''I think this guy is the one for Ms. Allison. Can't wait for them to announce their relationship.'
“I know that you are angry and I know it’s valid, but promise me that you will stay calm tomorrow.” It was Andrew. Since I was having a hard time sleeping, I texted Andrew after I called Alexa. I asked him if he was busy because I want to call him. Good thing his meeting got canceled so I am free to call him. I told him everything that has happened to Noah, even the proposal. He was a bit pissed with Noah and he wanted to call him but I manage to stop and calm him down.“I can’t promise that. I still can’t over the fact that Alexa made Noah her mistress. My best friend doesn’t deserve that! She took advantage of the love that Noah has for her! I’m not even sure if I can forgive her!” I honestly said. “I know, baby. Again, I understand. But I don’t want you to say anything to her when you are at the peak of your emotion. You might say something that you will regret in the future.” Andrew calmly said.I get Andrew’s point. It’s not right to let your emotion control you. You might do