KIADo you ever wake up and can't move? That day is today. 6:24 is my alarm. Ah, 24. It's my favorite. Number satisfaction didn't wake me up. I set my alarm for five minutes before nearly losing it. I turned off my alarm and fell asleep again. 7:24 a.m. is my second alarm. As far as I know, Ares still doesn't live for work. I heard him cooking. I stayed in the bedroom while he was home. I suddenly shuddered and looked out my window.…What idiot keeps their window open in the Philippines. I guess that makes me an idiot…I am lucky enough that no one dares to intrude while I am asleep. I dozed off while waiting for Ares to leave for work. At 8:24, my eyes opened once more. Even worse, I had no idea that I had dozed off again. I glance out the window, but his car is still there. Screw this, you know what I mean. I'll just skip my morning class and stay in bed for the time being. At 9:24 again, my alarm went off. I threw my phone across the room out of wrath, but it bounced off a chair an
KIAWhile I waited there waiting for the bus, the brisk, chilly wind rushed by me. I wanted to get away from Ares at home, so I purposefully arrived home late today. Since Miaree and Marcy were unable to join me for dinner, I went to a restaurant close to our university by myself and had supper there. It is already rather late; I wonder if he made it home safely...I cautiously opened the door, only to discover to my astonishment that no one was there. He predicted that he would be tardy tonight. How long will he be staying late tonight to finish his work? After I had entered our home, I positioned my bag on the couch. I made the decision to start making dinner for us as I waited for him this evening. I just had the thought that maybe he would be really exhausted later, in which case it would be too cruel of me to not make anything for him to eat or drink.I hurried into the kitchen and promptly began preparing a late meal for him. I was so focused on the meal that I lost track of th
KIA "Finally here..." I sighed when I saw the cafe shop in the distance. I tucked my phone back into my jacket pocket and sped up a bit toward it. I'm skipping my class today since I don’t have any energy to go there. I told Miaree and she said she will too and she is inviting me for a road trip but I declined. I said that I wanted a peaceful place, and she suggested this cafe. Since we still have a lot of things to discuss after what she said last night. I made my way to the cafe. When I arrived at the cafe, I held the door and waited a few seconds for an old lady to walk in before stepping inside. The heat from the store made me shiver. "Thank you,” the old lady said. I smiled and pulled my hood down. They sell the finest coffee from all over the world. Additionally, it features a book corner where we may purchase books on the left-hand side of the store. Additionally, they make excellent coffee. Students and workers can unwind here in the best possible environment. I entered th
At the Vueravista Company "Excuse me, I'm looking for someone,” Kianna said.“Yes, Miss. Who is it?” the lady asked.“It is my husband. His name is Ares France Vuertalejo. He works here. I would like to speak to him, but I can’t get through to him. Would you please contact him for me?" Kianna asked, begging them to help her contact her husband.“We are very sorry, Ma’am, but we can't contact anyone here without an appointment."“Please help me, maybe just a contact number from his home? He wasn’t at home yesterday, his phone couldn’t be reached, and I was worried about him…” Kianna immediately grabbed her phone and searched for Ares' photos. “Here. This is him. Maybe you know him. He is the secretary of the CEO of this company,” Kianna added.The two ladies looked at each other with question marks on their faces. “Ma’am, we haven’t seen him in this company.”“What do you mean, you haven’t seen him?”“Wait, Ma’am, what is his name again—”“Ares— Ares France Vuertalejo.” Kianna immedia
ARESTime has passed; it’s been two days since I left. I am starting to get worried about Kianna. I don’t know what happened to her when I left. I wanted to know how she felt when she knew I was gone. How did she feel? Is she looking for me? Boom! Bang! Pop! I was startled at the first shot. I wasn't prepared to hear the pistol vibrate through the large viewing glass walls. It was louder than I had anticipated, even though I thought I had braced myself for the sounds of gunshots.On a peaceful gloomy Monday, a mix of families, couples, and friends was in the crowd, shooting at various targets with various guns. I never considered how much fun it would be for families to go to the OC Indoor Shooting Range in Batangas. I simply didn't realize how enjoyable shooting could be until that moment. I've never been here before. My friend suggested this to me because all I wanted to do was do something to temporarily forget about my problem.A friend of mine named Dave entered the room while
KIA…He promised to pick me up after school…There is only one subject left, the Theory of Personality, which takes two hours. I am currently in the library trying to be alone. It’s actually lunchtime right now, but I don’t have the appetite to eat, so I decided not to eat and just spend my time in the library. But after Ares called me, I just felt like something in my stomach was growling like a lion. I immediately grabbed my bag and went to the cafeteria. I still had twenty minutes before lunch ended. I need to hurry!Time passed, and all the students just left, leaving the canteen a mess. I went straight to my department and found a seat. My eyes catch Miaree, so I walk toward her and sit beside her. She was looking at me suspiciously the whole time. …I don’t know what is wrong with her…“Hey, what happened?” she whispered, curiously.I covered her mouth, “Shhh! What do you mean?” “You are acting different today. Did something happen?” “No…”“Oh, you are such a liar, Kianna!”“
…Should I keep hiding it? Even if Kianna can accept the fact that I was born rich, how does she deal with the complicated connection of my family — Especially… My family does business with the most dangerous family in the country…He put the meatloaf in the oven and started to make the gravy. An hour passed. The meatloaf was done. The potatoes had cooked through. He added the butter, the milk, and a tablespoon of yogurt and mashed the potatoes. He pulled out some parsley and placed a couple of sprigs on the cutting board. He began cutting them into fine pieces. “Hon, dinner will be ready soon. Wash up, it is time to eat.” Ares said, calling for Kia.Kianna walks toward the kitchen and takes a glimpse of her husband. …Though he is back, we haven’t cleared the atmosphere yet. There is still an awkwardness between us. Should I ask him? But what if we get into another fight again? This is a dilemma…“Hon, it’s time for dinner!” Kianna was startled by Ares' voice, and she immediately ru
Kianna had spent the majority of the night walking around outside by herself when she ultimately made the decision to return given the increasing chill of the wind. When she pulled up in front of their house, she discovered that her husband was already waiting for him there. He is slouched in that position, sitting on the ground. Kianna inched her way closer to Ares over time. Ares noticed that she was one foot in front of him as she approached closer. He turned his head slowly upward and saw Kianna standing there, looking concernedly at him."Why are you here outside?" As Kianna assisted Ares in standing, she asked the question to him."I feared you were going to leave me, but here I am, waiting for you to return..." After Ares answered, he went ahead and gave Kianna a hug. A hug filled with need and the worry that Kianna will eventually leave him.Kianna snuggled up to him and put her cheek against his chest. "I won't... I just wanted some quiet time to myself, but everything is alr
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