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Just A Job (English) PROLOGUE
The road is quiet, perhaps the night is getting deeper. A motorcycle parked in front of a convenience store, and from the motorcycle emerged a girl named Verania Portier. As she took off her helmet, her beautiful face appeared, with her hair flowing after being freed from the helmet.But if you sense this girl, you'll know she's not just an ordinary girl. Even just by her attire, you can tell. She's wearing military boots and black pants, with a gray racerback top covered by a leather jacket. Her posture exudes a certain toughness.After arranging her motorbike, she went straight into the convenience store and grabbed a gallon of ice cream from the freezer, taking it to the counter. After paying, she hurriedly left the store and gasped when her phone in her pocket rang. It was her friend calling.The caller was Ares Montero, the son of the current Mayor who was running for Governor of their province. "Oh, you called? It's late," the girl said gently, but weariness could be heard in he
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 1
Vera's Point of View"Currently, the Mayor's son is looking for someone to be his bodyguard," Captain said to us, as he just came from the hospital to talk to the Mayor.I immediately stood up upon hearing that, and his gaze quickly fell on me."First Lieutenant?" he asked, seeming surprised by my reaction."I volunteer for this mission," I said, raising an eyebrow. As I thought, he was indeed surprised."Are you sure? I was planning to give you a better mission," he said, but I shook my head to decline his offer."I need to do this, Captain," I said, taking a deep breath before he nodded and took a deep breath as well before responding."Well, if you insist," he replied, handing me some papers that I needed to study."The meeting is now dismissed. Verania, stay for a moment. I need to talk to you," Captain said, and my colleagues left while I stayed behind."Verania, this work isn't what you think it is," Captain began when he sat down not far from me."Yes, Captain. I already know t
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 2
Vera's Point of View "Mayor, uh, I mean Tito, does Madam Charlotte know about this?" I asked, referring to his wife."Just call her Tita too. Anyway, she doesn't know either. Only I and your colleagues at work, and now you, are aware of this," Tito Stan explained."Oh, I see. How did you tell Tita Charlotte about the fake wedding?" I asked curiously."At first, she was hesitant, but eventually agreed because she said Ares is getting older, and he needs to meet someone he can marry. So I told her that this day is when the woman I chose will come. I didn't mention a name because I thought it would be someone else. I only found out earlier that it was you, hija," Tito Stan said, nodding at me.Tita Charlotte came out first, wearing casual home attire. As soon as she spotted me, she furrowed her brow, clearly wondering why she saw me here.Well, she knows me too because we're friends with my parents, and her son Ares is also my friend."Verania? You're the one Stanley chose?" Tita Charlo
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 3
Vera's Point of View"Breakfast ready!" I shouted as I entered Ares' room. Yes, that lazy guy prefers breakfast in bed. I heard from the household staff that he doesn't like getting out of bed, so they bring breakfast to his room.Yesterday, I found out that our rooms are next to each other on the ground floor since it's difficult for him to go down the stairs in a wheelchair."Put it here, and you can leave," he said grumpily, causing my eyes to roll. Such a bad mood in the morning!Is he always this grumpy? What is he even mad about? The whole idea of our fake marriage that he doesn't know is fake, or some other reasons he's keeping to himself? Ugh, Ares' mind can be so unpredictable sometimes; I feel like slapping him. Just kidding, I might decapitate him if I do that.Before, when he's with his close friends, he's chatty, but when they're not around, he hardly says a word unless necessary. But now? It's like all of us are strangers to him! I don't know if he's like this with every
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 4
Vera’s Point of ViewAs I said, I went outside and kept scanning the surroundings. It was safe around here, no suspicious activities.While I was gazing at the hospital entrance and exit, someone called my name, and I nearly jumped in surprise.At first, I thought it was Ares, but as the person approached me, I felt my palms getting sweaty, not out of fear, but out of nervousness and inexplicable feelings. It was Alder, my friend who is also a doctor, and I just remembered that he works at this hospital too."Alder!" I greeted him with surprise, trying to calm myself."What are you doing here?" he asked, wondering. I quickly glanced at the car. The windows were tinted, but he seemed to understand what I was trying to convey."A new mission?" he answered his own question, and I nodded."Who?" he inquired further.I jumped in surprise as our car honked.I jumped even more when the window on Ares' side opened."Verania, do your job! Clara is here!" he called out, pointing to a woman walk
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 5
Vera’s Point of ViewToday is Saturday. I lay gasping for breath on the floor of my room after 8 minutes of jumping rope, 3 minutes of push-ups, 5 minutes of squat thrusts, and 5 minutes of hip dips.Struggling to my feet, I reached for water and drank it down. I headed straight to the bathroom and took a quick shower. It was 6:00 in the morning, and Clara was set to visit at 7:00. She's now Ares' girlfriend, she told me herself. She also mentioned that I should not be late in getting ready, as she had something for me to do.After a few minutes, I finished showering and quickly got dressed. I wore my blue fitted t-shirt and gray track pants. I also put on my white cap and indoor slippers.At exactly six-thirty, I stepped out of my room and headed to Ares' room, which was just across from mine."Ares," I called as I knocked on his door. I grasped the doorknob and was surprised to find it unlocked. I opened it to see Ares Montero lying freely on his bed. Can you believe it? I'm the one
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 6
Vera’s Point of ViewAs I opened the door, I was greeted by an array of clothing neatly arranged, each outfit seemingly tailored to its proper place."What style are you aiming for?" I asked, peeking at the branded polo shirts one by one. You really feel like saying 'I wish I had it all' when you see Ares' clothes and belongings up close."That polo shirt you're holding, is that good?" he inquired about a particular polo shirt I had in my hands.It was navy blue, so I took it and walked closer to him, shielding my eyes from his bare upper body that was on full display."Yes, that one's good. Go ahead and put it on," I said, feeling my cheeks warming slightly as he chuckled again.Is he teasing me?!"Surely you have underwear, right?" I retorted in mild annoyance while grabbing a khaki shorts for him to wear.That attire was perfect. They're just here at Clara's house, so he doesn't need to put on fancy clothes."Of course, I won't call you in here while I'm half-naked," he responded,
Just A Job (English) CHAPTER 7
Verania's Point of ViewSince I was pushed into the pool by Clara's sibling, I had no choice but to join that child in frolicking in the water. Fortunately, I had double cycling shorts on, or else I'd be splashing around in my jogging pants."It's good that you know how to swim," I complimented Sandra, who was expertly floating in the water."Ate Vera, do you live around here?" she asked me in a snarky tone."Yes, why?" I raised an eyebrow as I threw back my slightly annoyed response. Why is she acting so sassy..."You're not going to steal a boyfriend, right?" she asked, dropping a bombshell.Well, she's quite young to know about such things!"No, of course not!" I quickly defended myself, making her gasp."Really? Are you sure? Ares is my sister’s boyfriend and you seem to be quite close. Are you really sure?" she added, causing my jaw to drop that a fly could enter my mouth freely. "Yes, of course, what would I want with Ares? I'm just working here, a nurse, driver, bodyguard..."
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