Chapter 16 Latent Jealousy
On the second day, Micheal visited again. As usual, they hang out, watch movies and eat some takeouts. Meanwhile, Manuel was busy making a Graham cake in the kitchen. All of a sudden, his phone buzzed, and he instantly answered it when he saw the caller ID.
“Boss.”
Chapter 17 His Admiration Morning came, and Jaden was already waiting in front of the gate. Manuel and Irene made their way to the front gate and waved goodbye to Kim, who was just leaning over at the doorway while holding a cup of coffee. Jaden handovers the car keys to Manuel and drives their way to Doctor Fred.
Chapter 18 Too Conscious “You two look good together." Said Aunt Isabel, sitting beside Doctor Fred while leaning on his arms. When Jaden r
Chapter 19 The White Van Two months passed, and it’s not as it used to be as Irene expected before. There are some minor changes, but initially, she was thankful that Manuel had always been around. Until the night came when the perp made their moves. After work, together with Manuel, they made their way to the parking area. Micheal was already there and wait
Chapter 20 Penitents PleadUnfortunately, while Irene was resting inside the car, its door suddenly opened. It alarmed her when someone covered half of her face with a handkerchief. It releases a strong smell filled her airways that causes her to feel dizzy. She struggles to fight it, but her body started to go numb and weak until she passed out.The big masked man carried her out of the car and went to their van to place her inside. He did not wait for his comrades to come over, as they were both unconscious. As soon as
Chapter 21 Ill-TemperedWith every step he makes forward, Jaden's heartbeat rises. He was too anxious to see Irene's condition, thinking that it might be worse. Until he reached the wardroom, he clenched his hand as they were getting closer. In a line-up of hospital beds, in the second to the last bed, Manuel shows where she was. He found Irene sitting on a hospital bed while a nurse was treating her wounds to her hands and knees."Jade? Why are you here?"
Chapter 22 Stay The Night After settling what they needed to do with hospital bills, Sandro and Manuel returned. When Jaden spotted Manuel, he stole the pillow that Micheal used as a backrest and threw the thing at Manuel. Meanwhile, Micheal was startled when Jaden swiftly snatched his pillow from that, causing him to drop his phone in his lap. In a flash, Irene was taken by surprise when a pillow passed by her and Manuel catches it with his face. “What the… Manuel, are you ok?”
Chapter 23 Shade of Truth 1 A ray of sunlight glints onto the face of Micheal as it’s peaking from the window curtains that made him awaken much before his alarm clock. When he’s fully awake, he picks up his phone that was lying next to the alarm clock and checks for any notifications for that day. He saw a reminder and opened it. Right there, he became extremely thrilled to make the day happen. He fixed his bed, did some little cleaning of his home, and went to the gym afterward. Preparing everything as he planned. As he wrapped up all his activities, he went back home to prepare himself for the special event that day
Chapter 24 Shade of Truth 2 “Do you really wanna know who I am? I can tell you who I truly am in Catherine’s life, right here, right now… Not only that, I can tell you everything you need to know. With the fucking whole truth.” He continued mocking Catherine.
Chapter 29 Playful Act On a busy afternoon, in the hotel, there were a number of people coming and going. The hustle and bustle of crowds in every corner echoed in the tall hallways. Meanwhile, Irene was at the front desk, facilitating the three interns as they became full-time receptionists. She was assigned there to supervise the newbies all throughout their shift within five days. At the moment she was around the corner, fixing all the paper records while observing the interns as well. There was one intern who caused a bit of a problem. One of the guests that he assisted was causing a scene by yelling at the intern, and that's the point where she appears in the picture. Instead of just watching the fire burn everything, she handles those guests with ease and everything settles like it never happened. All the interns were amazed at how discreet and effective her actions were, that the guests left the front desk with a smile and the keys in their hands. "I'm sorry Ms Irene… I d
Chapter 28 Scoured Traces In a dimly luminous basement with a few old construction supplies scattered around, besides, those men filled the room. The damp smells of an old building, together with smoke and sweat, conquered the air inside. And at the heart of it all, there was a man sitting at an old-fashioned desk facing another man who was currently on his knees. That fellow was saturated with cuts and bruises from its face down to its body, quivering in pain, sweat, and tears. Samuel flicked his finished cigarette butt, and it hit the man's face and lit another one. "This is annoying… I don't have the energy to deal with this, but let's get this over with." He said under his nose, staring blankly into space as he huffs the smoke into the air. "How come you let it slip on your hands this time, Manager Abel? Do you realize how many consequences may arise for you, when you fai
Chapter 27 Nervously AnxiousAs early as the sun was up, so was Micheal. Ready for the second day of his new workplace and the new phase of his life. Also, he can't wait to start the day hoping to see her again.But this time he makes his second round inside the hotel where he studies the guests checking in, walking through the hallway, or at the dining area. People are everywhere, all busy on their own, and from the view of them, he was a bit overwhelmed by it. Much of the thought he might find it challenging to manage the hotel without eno
Chapter 26 Haunted by Words and YouInitially, she felt awkward at first but instantly subsided as she saw him having his own world. Now that she's comfortable, she fished out her phone from her shoulder bag to get amused for a while. But shortly as she started reading, a continuous deep sigh echoed across from the table, where it bothered her so much that she somehow couldn't concentrate on it.
Chapter 25 Undeniable OfferA cloud of cigarette smoke lingers in Micheal's nostrils in every breath he takes. He lives alone in his condo unit and doesn't smoke at all. So, there's no reason for that to emit in his room. His exhausted mind and intoxicated body didn't want to bother to even figure out what that was. Instead, he buries himself under his blanket and tries to revert to sleep. But shortly it was interrupted when his blanket pulled out of him, exposing his depressed state. It's been months since his breakup with his fake girlfriend Catherine, and since then he's been like this."Get up… Or do I have to kick you out of this building for you to wake up from this? God damn it, Micheal!"The person cussed, kicking Micheal out of his bed.Even though he was so annoyed by the sound that person creates and fought
Chapter 24 Shade of Truth 2 “Do you really wanna know who I am? I can tell you who I truly am in Catherine’s life, right here, right now… Not only that, I can tell you everything you need to know. With the fucking whole truth.” He continued mocking Catherine.
Chapter 23 Shade of Truth 1 A ray of sunlight glints onto the face of Micheal as it’s peaking from the window curtains that made him awaken much before his alarm clock. When he’s fully awake, he picks up his phone that was lying next to the alarm clock and checks for any notifications for that day. He saw a reminder and opened it. Right there, he became extremely thrilled to make the day happen. He fixed his bed, did some little cleaning of his home, and went to the gym afterward. Preparing everything as he planned. As he wrapped up all his activities, he went back home to prepare himself for the special event that day
Chapter 22 Stay The Night After settling what they needed to do with hospital bills, Sandro and Manuel returned. When Jaden spotted Manuel, he stole the pillow that Micheal used as a backrest and threw the thing at Manuel. Meanwhile, Micheal was startled when Jaden swiftly snatched his pillow from that, causing him to drop his phone in his lap. In a flash, Irene was taken by surprise when a pillow passed by her and Manuel catches it with his face. “What the… Manuel, are you ok?”
Chapter 21 Ill-TemperedWith every step he makes forward, Jaden's heartbeat rises. He was too anxious to see Irene's condition, thinking that it might be worse. Until he reached the wardroom, he clenched his hand as they were getting closer. In a line-up of hospital beds, in the second to the last bed, Manuel shows where she was. He found Irene sitting on a hospital bed while a nurse was treating her wounds to her hands and knees."Jade? Why are you here?"