KIA I took a deep breath before assembling my list of essentials: a vacuum cleaner, furniture polish, a dust cloth, window cleaner, paper towels, a laundry basket, and a bit of extra energy. Since my schedule today begins in the afternoon, there's no rush to leave for school early. Hence, I decided to tackle some general cleaning around the house. I meticulously sprayed each window pane one by one with the window cleaner, ensuring to reach every corner and eliminate any smudges present on the surface. "Hon, I'm heading to work now! See you later, hon. Love you!" Ares declared and planted a kiss on my forehead. As he was about to leave, I suddenly grabbed his hand. "Wait— I have something for you." I hurriedly went to the bedroom to retrieve the bracelet I bought yesterday. "Here! I forgot to give you this yesterday. I hope you like it," I murmured, handing him the pair of ruby bracelets. "You have one too! Are these matching bracelets, hon?" he inquired, and I responded with a smil
As they stepped into the dean's office, they were met with a chilly atmosphere. The dean was conspicuously absent from her desk, leaving the room empty. The guards instructed them to take a seat and behave while awaiting the dean's return. One guard departed to resume his duties, while the other remained behind to watch over them. The two refrained from conversing or exchanging glances. They busied themselves with their phones, sitting in silence. It was an unavoidable void, a silence so profound it created its own distinctive sound. They panted for breath after their altercation, their labored breathing breaking the stillness. With no other competing sounds, the most audible noise was the resounding absence of noise itself. After what felt like an eternity, the door finally swung open, and the dean entered with a bento box that appeared freshly acquired. She made her way to her chair and settled in comfortably. Before she began speaking, she took a deep breath. "I received a report
KIA As I glance at the gray, wall-mounted, round black clock, I realize there are only a few minutes left of class. Thoughts of the exhausting incident from this morning fill my mind as I begin to gather my belongings. Finally, it's time to head home. I collect my things and make my way to the classroom door. After descending a few stairs, I step outside through the main doors, greeted by the pleasant weather. A gentle breeze rustles through the air, and the sky boasts a serene shade of blue. Earlier, Ares had messaged me, informing me that he wouldn't be able to pick me up from school today. Therefore, I decided to take the bus home. I've been waiting for what feels like an eternity, watching the passing cars. Then, I glance up and spot the white and blue bus approaching my stop. I quickly grab my belongings and rush towards the bus, which comes to a slow halt in front of me, eager to head home. Upon arriving home, I promptly kick off my shoes and head to the bedroom for a much-nee
They had been running for nearly ten minutes. Kianna's entire body was in motion; her leg muscles were warm from the exertion, fresh air filled her lungs, and her blood flowed swiftly through her limbs. Her heart pounded, and her gut churned as her legs started to tire. Gasping for breath, they ducked into a parking lot to catch their breath. "It should be safe now," Miaree panted, trying to regain her breath. "Kianna... What on earth just happened back there?" Marcy asked, her curiosity getting the best of her. "Why did he mislead those reporters and his fans?! He's going too far! Doesn't he realize how terrible his fake fans can be?" Miaree chimed in. Kianna was seething with anger at Nate and found it hard to control her emotions. "He did it on purpose. He thanked me earlier for something. Maybe that's why he helped me yesterday with my problem involving Asteria. He planned this in advance and waited for me to fall into the trap!" "What a cruel trick!" Miaree exclaimed. "Hey,
KIA The Ishii ResidenceI am currently at Miaree’s house, spending time together since it’s Saturday and I don’t have anything to do in the house. Ares left the house early, and he just left breakfast and money for lunch with a note. He really is a responsible husband. I would be thankful to God that I met him.“Marcy is always busy... I wish he wouldn’t be the next president in the next school year so that we could spend time together." Miaree mumbled while lying down. We are currently painting a portrait of a girl while we are on the floor. There are no other people here since her parents are busy with their business in Japan. I have known Miaree for the longest time of all of my friends. When Miaree joined our class as a new student in high school, it is when we first became friends. At first, neither of us wanted to talk to the other, but with time, we grew close. The first time I spoke to Miaree, she rolled her eyes and said she didn't see the point and that we wouldn't get alo
KIAHe didn't really speak to me or ask how my day was when we came home, and he hardly even looked at me. What issue might he have? Maybe I really need to talk to him since it's bothering me a lot. But first, I need to take a shower. I felt like Vincent's hands were still in my body. I immediately went to the bathroom and did my thing.While taking a shower, my mind was filled with random thoughts. They kept on running in my head even though I really didn't intentionally think about them. I also have a lot of questions in my mind. I was wondering why the people you love will destroy your trust and crave to gain your trust again when you are already healed or making progress with your life. Do they really enjoy destroying someone's peace of mind? How can they say that they love the person if they didn't even think about the things that would hurt them? Or maybe he really didn't love me but he loved to make me suffer and didn't want me to see someone else. I don't know... there are a
Ares didn't have time to prepare a meal this evening, so he and Kianna made the decision to eat dinner outside. The restaurant had lovely green and red neon lighting that was visible from the outside. As soon as they entered, a young hostess with a smile who was stylishly attired in all black greeted them and directed them to the table they had reserved. Their appetites are immediately whetted by the aroma of freshly prepared meals cooking in the kitchen. It was packed with people, and you could tell that it was bustling by the way the servers were interacting with the customers. To accommodate and gratify everyone in the greatest way must have been a really challenging task for them.“Hon, this restaurant costs a fortune!” Kianna whispered at Ares as they were walking.“Don’t worry. I just received a bonus. Let’s just enjoy this night, so don’t think about the bill.” Ares answered.The room was filled with laughter as families enjoyed one another's company. As they took their seats,
KIAI got out of bed and walked into the kitchen, where I could smell the aroma of freshly prepared coffee, just like every other day. Early in the morning, my husband was up making breakfast. Even though I'm not a morning person, the aroma of that coffee easily roused me this morning. I wouldn't have woken up so quickly if it had been any other day. This day didn't really feel like any other day for some reason. Perhaps because Ares will finally meet my dad, my annoying stepmother, and my half-sister on this day.Ares stood in front of the stove with his left hand on his hip, his right hand holding a spatula. Golden batter bubbled on the griddle. I stood to his right, leaning against a cabinet. He watched me watch him.Although I now eat browned pancakes, knowing that the color delivers taste, I craved golden pancakes. I couldn’t stomach a touch of darkness. The front pancakes on the griddle would stay yellow, but each pair leading to the back carried a tan hint. My husband stacked t
Everyone has been busy preparing for our upcoming wedding. I am here today at the boutique of one of the most famous designers in the country, Mr. Sergio. He was measuring me for the wedding gown I would wear at our wedding. After the measurement, I went with Miaree and Marcy to shop for a dress that we could wear for the celebration after the wedding."Look, Kia! Green seems to suit you better. Something that suits your complexion." Marcy said, while holding a simple green dress."You know what, I agree with what you said. Actually, I would really choose green and pink to be the themes for all of us. What if we made all the dresses green? And let's make the wedding nature theme. A simple nature wedding?” I was just thinking about it as if my eyes were shining with the idea.* ringing * ringing * ringing *I immediately took my phone out of my pocket. It turned out to be a call from my soon-to-be husband, again. I answered it immediately and informed the two that I would just talk to
Ares was about to follow Kianna when suddenly an employee was running towards him.“Sir, we have a situation. The CEO of our business partner has arrived and he was requesting for your presence, sir.” “Mr. Guevarra is here??” Ares asked.“Yes, sir….”“Tell him that my secretary will be the one who will meet him—”“But, sir… this is the fourth time that we are going to turn down his request. We might lose this partnership if you won’t be able to meet Mr. Guevarra…” Ares narrowed his eyes as he looked back in Kianna’s direction. She was walking away. He started to think about what he should do but in the end, he chose to go back to his company and meet Mr. Guevarra. While the meeting with Mr. Guevarra is ongoing, Ares couldn’t stop thinking about Kianna. “I have a vision that this partnership would be a success, Mr. Vueravista.” Mr. Guevarra said as he express his happiness for the upcoming partnership of their company. “Anyway, I heard that you were still not dating anyone. Would yo
“Kianna! Wait!” Madam Buenavista shouted, but Kia didn’t even dare to look back and just kept on walking away.Madam Buenavista couldn’t stop her. She started to feel worried about it and immediately called one of her maids. “Call my son and tell him to find Kianna right away. This is an urgent matter, so do it immediately.” Madam Buenavista ordered.“Yes, Madam…” The maid said and immediately left to make the order done.ARES"Let's get started. Today's meeting is being held so that we can talk about ways to increase sales in more rural market areas. To begin, let's review the report that was presented at the most recent meeting, which took place on November 24. Now it's your turn, Kyle; have at it! I said.Kyle got to his feet and made his way to the front. "I am in your debt, boss. Permit me to briefly summarize the most important points discussed at the most recent meeting. The first order of business was to give our stamp of approval to the revised sales reporting system that had
KIAThe chilly breeze was blowing across my skin, and I could feel it. I am currently standing in front of the enormous villa that I checked out the previous time I was here. In the event that I am unable to obtain a response from Ares, I will approach his parents in an effort to acquire the information that I require.After entering the grounds of the villa, I discovered that I had a significant distance to travel before I could really enter the structure. As I made my way toward the villa, a variety of conflicting feelings began to arise within me. It was difficult for me to determine whether my emotions were those of agitation, disappointment, or nervousness. As I arrived, I was all of a sudden overcome with uncertainty regarding whether or not I should forward with my plan. I couldn't see anyone at the front door, so I decided to walk in through the back entrance instead. However, when I got there, no one was present.Maybe I should go back the next time—"Kianna?"My attention wa
KIA"Kianna, your spouse is the one who has been making you look foolish for the better part of a year now. It's not me." Nathan reached out and attempted to shake my hand, but I pushed him away. I went back and watched the portion of the video where the MC introduced Ares as the new CEO of the Vueravista corporation. It took me a few viewings, but in the end, I was convinced that what I was seeing was in fact happening. Throughout this entire period, he had been functioning in the capacity of an assistant. Even more amazingly, he permitted me to reside in his modest home. I knew him to be a straightforward individual who led a straightforward life, and as time went on, I learned to admire and even admire that quality in him. However, once it is discovered that everything was a fabrication, everything will come crashing down around them. Does this imply that the individuals who he claimed to be his parents when we first met are not, in fact, his biological parents but rather merely p
KIA"Do you still remember who I am, Myst?" Nathan expressed his curiosity.I was taken aback, and I found that I was unable to think clearly as a consequence. Because so much time has passed since then, this is the first opportunity I've had to give careful consideration to the matter. He is absolutely correct. On that same evening, I was spending time with him before I ended u meeting with Ares."I—I really don't know what to say... But I do recall that we had a chance encounter that night. — But why didn't you inform me? Why did you keep it all these time and pretend like you didn't know who I was?" I inquired with a sense of curiosity.He let out a long sigh and then looked at me directly in the eyes. We saw another extended period of stillness between one another. I focused my eyes inward as I waited expectantly for him to provide me with some responses. I was unable to come up with any explanations for why he hid this information from me. Is it the reason why he assisted me the
He purchased an additional bottle of Carlo Rossi California Red and gave some of it to me to drink. I was extremely drunk at that moment, but because he had already handed me a glass of wine, there was nothing I could do except accept it. I couldn't deny it because it was already in my hands. As he began to recount his narrative, I raised my glass to my mouth and took a sip."Have you ever questioned whether or not you are someone who is deserving of love?" He inquired.It appears like this guy is brokenhearted like me. I felt so awful for him. I was almost ready to respond to his question when all of a sudden, he began talking again."Because I did. It all started with my parents, and now it involves a girl whom I've put my faith in for many years... You're probably aware of this, but it's terrible. Never had the opportunity to be raised by caring parents who would accept me for who I am and love me unconditionally...""Don't you have parents?" Curiosity got the better of me, and I a
KIAAs he resumed his remarks while walking toward the bookcase, he added, "I was right all along..." He then finished his statement after reaching the bookcase. "Because I had just recently run into you at the Shangri-La hotel the same night, the news that you had unexpectedly gotten married put a wrench into things. I had no idea that you were already married when I ran into you there. Do you have any recollection of our previous encounter? I was the one who was there with you, Kianna, when you were sobbing uncontrollably and consuming a whole bottle of wine at the same time."I am only able to stand there and watch with my eyes wide open, unable to close them, as though the entire world were crumbling and falling apart around me... I didn't even shake... Suddenly, I discovered that I was utterly paralyzed, and I had no notion what would happen as a result of what I had just heard... I had no idea what would happen.FLASHBACKI'm currently opening a bottle of Carlo Rossi California
KIA "He is a strong and capable man, Kianna! more powerful than you may have imagined." The phrase that has been running through my head since after Vince said that to me; I just can't seem to get rid of it. It has been going over and over in my thoughts till this very moment. Even though I have a lot of other things to think about, I can't stop thinking about it despite the fact that I have a lot of other things to think about. I have probably been gazing out the window for the better part of an hour at this point. The mere presence of this concept is causing me to start overanalyzing everything once more. It is still up to me to get started managing the initiatives that the organization needs to complete.I gave myself a mental shake and shook my head as I attempted to stop thinking about it. I was twirling my hair and resting my head on the back of my chair when all of a sudden someone appeared in front of me, and it was Nathan. Almost immediately, I straightened my hair and posi