Chapter 82While I was waiting for my parents, who were bringing the outfits I designed for our presentation to our team, I paced back and forth inside our tent where the fashion show would take place. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the program was about to start, but I felt the opposite. I was filled with anxiety because I couldn’t see my parents, who were supposed to bring my designed outfits."Have they not arrived yet?" asked one of my teammates, her voice laced with worry."Not yet," I replied, my concern evident."What are we going to do? The program is starting soon," shouted my teammate, her face showing clear distress.Our final grade depended on this contest, so our anxiety was understandable.As time went by, our worry intensified, and I could feel a strange unease among my teammates. 'Will my parents make it in time to save us? Will all our hard work and dedication go to waste?' I wondered.Before long, the emcee announced that the program would begin shortly
Chapter 83 After the contest, we headed straight to a restaurant to celebrate our victory. Everyone was joyful, and I couldn’t help but secretly feel giddy from Rocky’s attentiveness towards me. However, I couldn't escape the notice of my classmates and the team, who were clearly amused, causing Dad and Mom to chuckle. "You know, Fenny Angie, you two look great together!" Paula exclaimed. "True," Rose agreed. "I totally agree, 100%!" Mea chimed in. "Come on, eat up, we can talk later," Dad said. "Hahaha, you’re so strict, love!" Mom laughed. I didn’t know what to say since the topic was about us, so I turned red. I could barely look at Rocky because of my embarrassment. "Okay, okay, enough with the lovebirds!" Mea shouted, raising her hands in mock surrender. "Let’s focus on the food before Angie melts from blushing," she teased. We all laughed at the table, and even I couldn’t help but smile. Rose, always the observant one, poked me playfully. "You know, you’re funny when
Chapter 84 My thoughts were interrupted when Mea spoke up. "We'll head out first, thanks for the free dinner," she said with a smile, expressing her gratitude to Rocky, who had paid for our meal. Once the three of them left, it was just Rocky and me standing in the middle of the street. The walk back to their cars was filled with comfortable silence, broken only by occasional laughter or glances as we chatted. I enjoyed those quiet moments, feeling Rocky’s presence fill the silence with comfort and security. "So," Rocky said, breaking the silence as we reached the cars. "That was fun, right?" he asked me. "Definitely," I agreed, my heart racing. "I really enjoyed it," I smiled. "Me too," Rocky replied, looking at me. "Especially since I got to spend the evening with you." My cheeks flushed, and I couldn’t help but smile. Talking to Rocky felt so easy; he made me feel at ease and open. "I guess I should get going," he said, a hint of regret in his voice at the thought of par
Chapter 85 Months passed, and Rocky and I became an official couple. Our relationship as partners was filled with happiness. Rocky was always by my side, supporting me in my studies. Today was the day we had been waiting for—my graduation as a Fashion Designer. And I was also a summa cum laude. As I walked toward the stage, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement in my chest. I could hear the applause from the crowd, but the only person I could see was Rocky, smiling and full of pride. "Congratulations, love," he whispered to me as I came down from the stage, holding my diploma and medal. "Thank you, Rocky. And thank you, Mom, Dad. I couldn't have achieved this without you," I said, tears of joy filling my eyes. After the ceremony, we gathered with our families and friends. The joy and love around me were palpable. "To a new chapter in our lives," Rocky said, raising a glass of champagne. "To all the challenges we've overcome and all the successes yet to come," he added, sm
Chapter 86 "Love, what do you suggest for the opening of my business? What should I do?" I said with a smile. He looked at me and smiled back. "Well, first of all, you need to make sure everything you need is ready—permits, inventory, and staff. Second, it might be good to have a soft opening first so you can test how your business will run before the grand opening," he suggested. I nodded at his advice. "You're right, love. What else could we do?" I asked, deep in thought. "It would also be nice to invite friends and family to the opening for some moral support. And of course, don’t forget about marketing. Create social media posts, flyers, and maybe advertise in local radio or newspapers." "Wow, you have so many ideas! Thank you, love. This is a huge help," I said, holding his hand. "Anything for you, love. I know you’ll be successful," he said as he stroked my hand. As we walked, I became even more excited about opening my business. I knew there was a lot of work to do, but
Chapter 87 NO, I never expected he knew so much. 'Well, he is a businessman,' I thought to myself. As we talked, I felt more confident that the opening of my business would go smoothly. "Love, thank you so much for all your help. I don't know how I could do this without you," I said, looking at him with love. "Anytime, love. You know I’m here for you. I just want to see you happy and successful," he replied, stroking my hand. After we finished planning, we decided to take a walk to relax. While walking, I noticed a small park with children playing. I smiled at him. "Love, look at them. They're so happy," I said. "Remember when we used to be like that?" "Hahaha, you still remember that," he laughed. "Yeah, love. It’s fun to watch them," he added. As we sat on a bench, we talked about our dreams and plans for the future. I felt his love and support even more. I knew that with his help, I could achieve my dreams. "Love, I'm excited to see your shop filled with customers. I know
Chapter 88 After our joyful conversation, we decided to take a break and prepare for the coming days. I knew there was still a lot of work to be done for the business, but I also knew I had people I could rely on. The next day, we returned to the shop to see if there was anything that needed fixing. As Rocky and I walked through the shop, I noticed the smiles on the faces of the employees and customers. It was delightful to think that the grand opening had been successful. "Love, the people are so happy. It seems they liked the shop," I said, looking around. "Yeah, love. You did an amazing job. I’m so proud of you," Rocky replied, hugging me. "Thank you, love. I couldn’t have done this without you," I said, holding his hand. As we walked, I noticed customers asking about new products. I quickly attended to their questions, making sure everything was in order. After a busy day, we decided to go on a date to celebrate. We went to one of our favorite restaurants and enjoyed a del
Chapter 89 Years passed, and we were preparing for my wedding tomorrow. As is customary and superstitious in olden times, the bride and groom are not allowed to see each other before the wedding. So, we had nothing to do, even using the phone was forbidden. Now, I was in my room resting for the morning. The next morning, Mom and Dad came in with the stylists to get me ready. "Gigi, take care of my daughter," Mom said. "Yes, Madam Rhian!" Gigi replied. "Come on, Andrew, let’s get ready too," Mom told Dad. "Child, Angie!" Dad suddenly said. "What is it, Dad?" I asked, smiling as he wiped his eyes. "I'm just so happy, child," Dad said, holding back tears. "It feels like just yesterday you were little, and now you're getting married," he added. "Thank you, Dad," I replied as I hugged him. "I couldn’t have done this without you and Mom," I added. "Okay, enough with the drama," Mom said, winking at us. "Gigi, let’s start getting Angie ready," she said, smiling. Gigi and her tea
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Chapter 122 "About the ancient artifacts, Daddy. There are so many interesting things and stories about our history," Gabriel replied, his eyes shining. "That's great! We’re proud of you, kid. You're learning so much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel tightly. "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Daddy," Gabriel smiled. As we chatted, we noticed the twins, Danae and Daniel, busy with their drawings. "Wow, those drawings are beautiful! What are they?" I asked, examining their work. "Mommy, Daddy, these are our drawings of the heroes we learned about in school," Danae said, showing off her artwork. "Very impressive! You’re so creative," Angie praised, gently ruffling their hair. After sharing our stories and admiring the drawings, we decided to prepare a special dinner for the family. "Come on, kids, let’s cook your favorite meal," Angie suggested as she gathered the ingredients in the kitchen. "Yay! Spaghetti and fried chicken!" the twins cheered, helping with the preparations. As we cook
Chapter 121 "That's amazing! Good luck with your presentation, son. I know you'll do great," I said, stroking Gabriel's shoulder. "Thank you, Daddy. I'll do my best," Gabriel replied, smiling. After breakfast, we took the children to school and Angie and I went to the office. "Love, are you ready for our meetings today?" I asked Angie while driving. "Yes, Love. We need to make sure everything is in order and there will be no problems," Angie replied, looking at her notes. When we arrived at the office, Mia greeted us. "Good morning, Ma'am Angie, Sir Rocky. The conference room is ready for our meeting," Mia said, arranging the documents. "Thank you, Mia. Let's go, Love. Let's get this day started," I said, leading Angie to the conference room. As we walked to the conference room, I felt the excitement and determination with every step. I knew we had a lot to do and face, but Angie and I were ready to face it all together. After a productive day at the office, Angie and I went h
Chapter 120 Rocky POV As we entered the conference room, the department heads were already there waiting. We immediately sat down and started the meeting. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming. We need to discuss the new security measures we will be implementing," Angie began, looking at the staff. "First of all, we want to inform you that access to sensitive documents will now be limited to authorized personnel only. We also need to enhance the monitoring and reporting of activities in our system," I added, displaying the new policies on the projector. "Yes, Sir Rocky. We will follow the new policies. It’s really important to protect our documents," Mark, the head of the IT department, said. "Thank you, Mark. And we also want to let you know that our door is open for any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us," Angie said, looking at each person. After the meeting, we returned to our offices for other tasks. While busy with work, I felt my
Chapter 119 Angie POV When we arrived home, Gabriel greeted us with books and notes in hand. "Daddy, Mommy, thank you for being here. I need help with my project about heroes," Gabriel said, excitedly showing us his notes. "Sure, kiddo. We’ll help you," I replied, organizing the materials on the table. As we discussed the heroes of our country, I could feel Gabriel’s enthusiasm and passion for his project. "Mommy, who’s your favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at me. "I have many favorite heroes, but one I truly admire is Jose Rizal for his intelligence and love for our country," I answered, smiling. "Wow, he’s great! What about Daddy? Who’s his favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at Rocky. "Andrew Bonifacio, kiddo. Because of his bravery and determination to fight for our country’s freedom," Rocky replied, gently stroking Gabriel’s hair. "They’re both amazing, Mommy, Daddy. Thank you for your help," Gabriel said, continuing to write his notes. While we helped Gabriel w
Chapter 118 After our chat, we kissed the children and made sure they were comfortably settled in bed. "Goodnight, children. We love you very much," I said, stroking their heads. "Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy. We love you too," Danae and Daniel replied in unison, their eyes slowly closing. Our eldest son, Gabriel, followed us out of the room. We carefully exited so as not to wake his younger twin siblings. Once outside, Gabriel looked at us and smiled. "Mommy, Daddy, thank you for the story. It was so much fun," Gabriel said, holding my hand. "You're welcome, son. You know we love you very much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel. "Thank you, Mommy. I love you too," Gabriel replied, hugging Angie. "Gabriel, you should rest too, okay? You have a long day tomorrow," I said, stroking his back. "Yes, Daddy. Goodnight," Gabriel said, entering his room. "Goodnight, son. Sweet dreams," Angie said, stroking Gabriel's hair before he entered his room. After making sure everything was
Chapter 117 Rocky's POV I couldn't help but be surprised because it was the first time I saw Angie get that angry. But thankfully, the problem was resolved quickly. Now, she's back to her sweet voice and calm demeanor. "Love, thank you for understanding and supporting me," I said, looking at her. "I know the situation was difficult, but I'm glad we were able to fix it together." "Thank you too, Love. I don't know how I would have faced this without you," Angie replied, holding my hand. While we were together in the office, I felt the weight of the situation slowly lifting. I knew we still had a lot to do to ensure everything was safe and secure, but I was happy we were there for each other. "Love, we need to make sure this kind of incident doesn't happen again. We need to implement stricter security measures and strengthen communication with the staff," I said, looking at her. "You're right, Love. We need to be proactive and make sure everyone has only the appropriate access,"
Chapter 116 Angie POV As we waited for the department heads, I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong for our staff, but I couldn't help feeling sad and worried. "Arnold, I know your situation is tough right now. But I hope this becomes a lesson for you. Don’t let one mistake ruin your whole life," Rocky said, looking at Arnold. "Thank you, Rocky. I’ve learned my lesson. I hope you can forgive me," Arnold replied, clearly remorseful. "Arnold, I know what you're going through is difficult. But I want you to know we don’t intend to punish you. We just need to ensure our business and staff are safe," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I’m really sorry, Angie. I know what I did was wrong," Arnold said, nearly in tears. "Arnold, what’s important now is that you’ve learned your lesson. I hope next time, you’ll just ask for help. We are willing to assist you as much as we can," I said, holding his hand. After a while, the department heads arrived, and the emergency meeti
Chapter 115 Rocky's POV On the way to Arnold's address, I felt the tension in the car. I knew Angie was furious, and I needed to stay calm for both of us. "Love, calm down. We'll talk to him properly. We need to know the truth," I said, holding her hand. "I know, Love. But I can't help but get angry. Those documents are so important," Angie replied, trying to calm herself. When we arrived at the address, we saw a small apartment building. I took a deep breath and patted Angie's shoulder. "Love, we're here. Let's be careful," I said, getting out of the car. We went to the unit listed on the paper. I knocked gently on the door. "Arnold Santos, are you there? It's us, Angie and Rocky. We need to talk to you," I said, waiting for a response from inside. After a while, the door opened, and Arnold came out. He was clearly surprised by our arrival. "What are you doing here?" he asked, hesitant. "Arnold, we need to talk. Some important documents are missing from the office, and we saw