“OMG! I can’t believe you’re here! I miss you, Alli!” Alexa greeted me excitedly while hugging me tightly.
I smiled and hug her too. “I miss you too, Alexa!”
Alexa was busy at the time when I decided to go back to the Philippines. We didn't have a chance to talk and said our goodbyes.
“Hi, Alli! Welcome back!”
It was Thomas. My forehead creased when I notice his hand on Alexa’s hip. They look so close and intimate.
“Hi, Thomas. Thank you but I am not back for good. I will return to my country after I'm done with all my pen
"Alli!" It was Alexa. She texted me last night asking if I could spare her time because she wanted to talk to me. Even though my schedule is loaded, I still made time to meet her. I know that the reason why she wanted to talk to me is because of Noah."Alexa!" I greeted her back and kiss her on the cheek. We are in one of Thomas' restaurants. Most of Noah's family are in the food industry. Some of them open a restaurant and bars. Some chose to be in food distribution like wine. Thomas' restaurants are also known here in America but not as famous as Noah's restaurant, simply because Noah's restaurant is their family's legacy. Yes, Noah was chosen as the heir of their family business.
"You're back." I was startled by Noah's cold voice. The way he looks at me matches the coldness of his voice. He was seated in the home bar area. It was Noah who suggested building a home bar in my apartment. We both love to drink wine and other liquor, especially during winter.Andrew is across him, looking like a bartender in the bar. I saw him pouring whiskey on Noah's glass.My forehead creased. What are these two doing right now? Are they doing a role play where Andrew is the bartender and Noah is the customer?I went to them and kiss them both on the cheek."What are you guys d
"Can we invite Noah to join us on the island?"The excitement in Andrew's eyes is now gone. It was replaced with a frown. "Why do you want to invite him on our vacation? We both agreed to spend this vacation with just the two of us." He calmly said.I lower my head due to the guilt that I am feeling now. I know that I am being unfair to Andrew. He was right, we both agreed to spend this because with just the two of us. But I don't think I'll be able to enjoy the vacation knowing Noah's heartbroken.Andrew sighed and pulled me to him and he wrapped his arm around me. I leaned on his chest.
"Hello? Alli?""Dude I was the one who called you and you are looking for my girlfriend?" Andrew said a bit annoyed.My eyes widen. I can't believe that Andrew really calls Lieo! Did they reconcile already? That's great news! I'm happy for both of them."I know that it's your phone number. I just assume that it was Alli who called using your number since it's impossible for you to call me especially at this hour." Lieo calmly explained."Fine. The reason that I called is that I want to introduce you to someone." Andrew said then he look at Ava.Ava on the other hand suddenly became qu
"Oh! You guys are fast!" I rolled my eyes at my cousin who was the one who opened the door for us. He asks us to come in, I rolled my eyes again at him as I was entering their hotel room. Andrew and I had no choice but to shorten our vacation because of these people. I didn't get all the details, all I know is they are here because they have a meeting with Catherine to talk about the sponsorship. I didn't know that this sponsorship is in a hurry for them to fly here in the US."We are now complete!" Mike said cheerfully. Indeed because even Iya was here. I can't believe that time will come where I'll say to myself that I am not happy to see them. How can
The party has already started but Noah and Ava are still on the road. My forehead creased. It's been an hour since Noah texted me that they are already on the way here. They are supposed to be here by now because my apartment is just 30 minutes away from Ava's house.I excuse myself from my friends to call Noah. "Where are you? You guys are supposed to be here by now!" I said as soon as Noah answered his phone. I heard him sigh. "We are already outside your apartment." My eyes widen. "What?! Then why are you not coming inside?" I asked."Ava is hesitant to come in," Noah explained.
I was shocked and ashamed at the same time. I realize that in my eagerness for him to move on, I became insensitive to his feelings. I know how hard it is to move on from someone you truly love. I'm so thankful for the love that he is giving me, but I want him to fall in love with someone else who will give me the love that he deserves. "I'm sorry," I said sincerely.Lieo smile at me but it didn't reach his eyes. My heart hurts seeing him like that."It's okay. As I said, I know that your intention is good. But I will appreciate it if you will let me move on, on my own way and phase." He said quietly.I bit my lower lip and nodded at him.
"Excuse me?" Anne was stunned by her sudden reaction. She cleared her throat and avoided my eyes.I'm not sure if this is the first time that she lost her temper. I guess, Liam still affects her. That increases my curiosity about their past relationships. I know that I shouldn't fry on her business with him, but I can't help it. I wanted to know more about Anne's past since she's working and close to my boyfriend, Andrew."A-Andrew, I suddenly feel unwell. Can we just meet tomorrow about the contract?" Anne asked looking so pale.Andrew nodded but looks confused. "Sure, you look pale. Let's meet tomorrow."
"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