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CLIV. Impeding the Calm (Part 2)
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2022-04-23 22:57:06When good things come, our past desires also reborn. It has been Essiโs hobby to stroll the Bordeaux market and find good deals there. Her stroll towards the inner parts of the market feels like her fresh meandering in the market of Bayanihan as well. From there, she learned that the best stalls are often at the hinter parts of the market and the best products are often hidden or covered by the old supplies. She happily picks up oranges and other fruits. A special stall offers fresh buko as well. She thought of preparing a buko salad as a special dessert for Oneil to enjoy. While she was waiting for the vendor to pack her items, some fruits rolled towards her feet.
She looked around to find out where it came from and saw the familiar figure of Oneilโs mother, struggling through the destroyed paper bag where the other items she bought kept coming out. She took a reusable bag for the fruit vendor to additionally charge to her purchase. She placed the fruits in it and gave to O
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Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLV. Intriguing Reality
Most of Oneilโs life is in Bordeaux. But his childhood is built with the memories of living in the commune of Saint-Cรฉneri-le-Gรฉreiin Normandy. In the gladness of Latifaโs heart, she decided to give the key to him with her sincere sorry. โI hope that you wonโt hate your mom for hiding those things,โ Latifa said. She couldnโt do anything when it is Oneil who volunteers to get it. Although she assures him of traveling there to get what Oneil needed, her son refused. Oneil shrugged to the negative assumption of his mom. โI donโt,โ he added words as well. His mom still feels an insecurity about their distance with each other although Oneil is already restoring it by simple appreciations and interactions. โ I also missed your special dish.โ It is different if it is his mom who would prepare La potรฉe lorraine. Latifa has been visiting Oneilโs house for some time already. Oneilโs mother didnโt bring her own car and was only brought by a chauffeur to ar
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-24Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLVI. The Reason
Latifa pushed herself for another meet with Essi. It might be a shame to use this as a reason but because of Essi's wound, Essi and her can be prompted to meet again. Right now, inside the private hall of the Grand Mercator Pavilion, it is just her, the dead air, and her sole purpose of meeting Essi again. Waiting for her feels like returning again on her serious work inside the Mercator Group where she needs to wait for the bigger investors from international companies to meet with her. But now that she retires from that kind of work and focusing on handling the entire foundation organizations of the Mercator Group, it felt only familiar but nostalgic. Her assistant finally came around with a good news that her special guest is already checking in towards the dine hall she specially prepared for this time. Essi arrived like any other ordinary day of work. She is still in her corporate attire, except enhanced by her sense of passion and the lilac brooch t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-25Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLVII. Comfortable
Essi and Oneil arrived in Normandy to a country house long known to be entailed with the inheritance of โde Stafford.โ That is Latifaโs maiden name. Oneilโs family lived in Saint-Cรฉneri-le-Gรฉrei for 12 years until they moved to Bordeaux to be with the other Mercators. Entering again to the country house never felt new to Oneil. The interiors remained the same. Except that the items around are covered with dust sheets. His dadโs favorite figurines are still are still in place. The entire house barely felt the touch of the sunlight. Essi volunteered to open the draperies and set a new ambiance in the house. Because of the light shafts finally discovering that there are more pathways inside the country house that they can pass through, everything suddenly got so bright. Essi has to cover her eyes with her arm until she adjusted to the surrounding. What is directly set before her eyes are the various pictures of the Mercator family. But along the seas of the photographs, o
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-26Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLVIII. Normandy
Normandy has been sung with the tales of D-Day. Wars were there. Accounts of de Stafford too. In the village of Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei is a thousand more of memories. Starting from that which drifting through River Sarthe, the song of youth meandering upon its stone bridge and the promise of rest by the curved roads to cob buildings and timbered houses, everything in the village creates a very special gem to keep in the treasuries of a visiting heart.It has been worthwhile to touch down upon this well-known land. While Oneil has to return to Bordeaux for his work, Essi still has to stay for her business."Are you sure that you will be fine here?" Oneil asked while packing the things he needed."Of course, althought I will miss you," Essi answered."To be safe, you should just stay here instead of checking in to hotels." Oneil has been reiterating that what is his shall be for Essi as well. Essi has been reluctant to
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-27Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLIX. Behind the Feigned Friendliness
After all the posed confidence to face Essi, Niana never came up and has only emailed that she has an urgent thing to do. Essi expected that. And for the days that she remained in Normandy, Niana didn’t follow up further secret visitation to the country house. But since it was rainy on Essi’s supposed schedule to return to Bordeaux, Essi decided to reschedule her flight in the next two days. Saving herself from boredom and the feeling of not being productive, she decided to create a gift for Oneil with her secret talent of making miniatures.She made a mini-model of Oneil’s favorite place in the house which is the library. The process was tedious enough for her to focus longer inside the country house. Clay was her ultimate and friendly medium. She smiled upon proceeding to the details of Oneil’s favorite desk and making a miniature of his hanko. Truth be told, she was supposed to give him a hanko she made by herself. But the hanko master says that it
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-28Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLX. Wingman
Essi was in a silent rage and tensed upon her seat while absorbing what Victor said about Jillian. Essi rather supposed that it is more convenient to tolerate Jillianโs feelings to Oneil. But is a different case since Jillian had something to do with Oneilโs accident. Jillian was there, in trying to drag Essiโs name at the wrong side for Oneil to dislike Essi. She was there, in trying to make Oneil jealous about Essi and Victor. Jillian was there with furious eyes on how Essi could have everything that Jillian badly wanted. She was there, feigning her friendliness when Essi highly regarded Jillian as someone dear to her.โIs that why sheโs working with Niana?โ She never thought that the two could be in the same feather after all. โThey were trying to find the trade secret of MG at the country house,โ she disclosed while wondering what else they might do.โWeโll never know now is she up to with Niana,โ Victor said while dropping the hints on how Niana was so invested on looking who is
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-29Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLXI. Heightened Alert
Oneil and Victor opened the discussion about Jillianโs doing. But it has become inevitably unfolding to the actions of Niana. They couldnโt believe about what Niana has done at the country house.โSo after all this time, she wanted to get the trade secret,โ Oneil uttered. Niana must have been stunned that the papers she took from the secret portion from Oneilโs study room is not the real copy. โWe barely know whatโs the next thing she would do. Sheโs not residing at the manor anymore.โItโs the lack of source of information that pulls their situation to a more critical mess than the first time that they recognized it. Their conversation suspends in itself in the way that they formulate silent plans to mention later.Jacques arrived at the scene astounded that they are only staring at each other without words. No matter how Essi and Oneil has finally reconciled, it is still not typical for Jacques to see Essi and Oneil sitting close to each other. He gazed at the person they have with
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-04-29Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CLXII. Complexity of Thoughts
Niana freely comes in and out of the Mercator Manor. It is the same usual morning when she attempts to observe the behavior of the other Mercators. The manner that they remain relaxed when they meet her in the hallway highly depicts that they do not have any idea what she has been up to.โWelcome, Niana. Did you take your breakfast already?โ one of her younger cousins ran towards her.โOh, I havenโt,โ she hugged back to them. They even brought her towards their own picnic table under the wisteria.โWould you like to join us?โ The kids were having a brunch outdoor. There is only one seat vacant.โLet me get a new chair for you,โ said by a young boy and immediately ran towards the kitchen door.โSorry Niana. This is for Gwyneth because she wants to join us. Please wait for your seat.โโItโs alright,โ Niana repeatedly told them. โYou can enjoy it without me. After all, I still have something to do inside. Maybe next time, okay?โโSure thing!โ they said in unison.Niana left with a wide s
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2022-05-03
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Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCXI. The Long Wait
Essi has always believed that meeting people like the Binici Siblings meant a good thing --that be it in business or social partnerships. But what Karina offers to her is quite different. Her words have stronger meaning underneath their simplicity as if Katrina had been always trying to interfere in Essi and Oneilโs lives. โSo you people are just engaged. It means there is still a greater possibility for any of you to quit, right?โ she asked Essi with a hint of excitement. Her words simply do not respect the relationship between the two. Essi chose to not pay attention to it. But Katrina was bugging her in another way by trying to set Essi up with Wyath for coffee nothings and casual dinner. โI do not have much time. If this meeting does not make any sense, then I wonโt go, Miss Binici,โ Essi declined. โMy brother is willing to marry the girl he likes,โ Katrina inserted just to make the phone call go on. โReally? Thatโs good for him then,โ Essi commented but was about to excuse he
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCX. Bids of Intentions (Part 2)
When everything got settled, she found herself already bringing the large paper bag filled with the three casings where the jewels in their trinket boxes are placed. Her chauffeur waited for her outside and walked with her down the stairs of the auction house. Her car is also set to conclude her night from the Legalion. But before she took a step, Wyath went to her again. โEssi, since it is rare for us to meet, may I ask for your contact number?โ Wyath was implying the personal one. โOkay,โ Essi said and gave him her number. โBut you should also give yours since my phone automatically sets an unknown number as spam.โ When they got done exchanging numbers, Katrina went to Wyath to remind him that they must go home now. โEssi, it was nice to meet you. Weโll go ahead for now,โ Katrina bid and dragged her brother to their car. โWill you still proceed to the hotel madame?โ her chauffeur asked. โYes, you can also take your time to enjoy things around,โ Essi grinned and reminded him ab
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCX. The Grounds in Bidding (Part 1)
It is the actual bidding night. With the preparation of the lights and the friendly interiors of the Legalion Action House, Essi knows this night shall be friendly to her vision. She takes a simple white dress with puff sleeves and white heels. She takes a silk cloth as her headband. Her appearance for the night is elegance mingled with youth and enthusiasm.โWelcome, Madame Essi,โ the guard said upon recognizing her card. โThis way please.โEssi followed the red carpet leading them to the Jewel Auction Hall No. 1. It is her first time to join an auction by herself. Oftentimes, she would just accompany a family member when they would like to purchase something from the auction. She continued walking around and not recognizing any familiar faces around the auction hall except Wyath. Wyath quickly noticed her too when he turned around. He approached her with a smile. He even introduced his sister to her.โThis is my sister, Katrina. Sheโs the reason why weโd like to buy some of the Maes
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCIX. Retrieving Treasures
Essi had a simple target in heading to Normandy. The Legalion Auction House announced its 25th jewelry auction. Essi was never attentive towards auctions. But this one sets a great importance in her agenda because it was the jewelry collection made by Maestro Marco. She had two important target items because of the discovery that she arrived upon studying the decoration and details on the jewelry portfolio of her grandmother Priscilla. Two pieces of jewelry are no more in the possession of the Paulsson household. It suddenly became included in the auction series of the Legalion because it is made by Maestro Marco.The first piece was dubbed as Ingridโs because Essiโs grandfather had especially commissioned the jewel maker to make a bluebird-inspired jewelry as a ready gift for his daughter once she will be brought to the world. And yet the owner, continued sleeping.The second piece was a fancy yellow diamond about 80 carats filled with many more white diamonds on its side, forming l
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVIII. Someone is Also Concerned (Part 2)
Victor has to weigh many company concerns. First, for the Amyrgia-Gautarza. Second, to Essiโs Gautarza Company and third, to the Mercator Group. Concerning the first two, he can see the clear directions on how the owners would take their future paths. But for the Mercator Group, he couldnโt see exactly where it even errs or go on correctly.He became an instant breadwinner with a clear source of income because the other Mercators in their humble barn house have to lie low for a while. His great ally on the discussion for the Mercator Group was his father.โOur hope in raising this alarm is to the interim chairman himself,โ Paulo said. โIf only he could also be cooperative to us.โโI donโt see any reason though that he wouldnโt,โ Victor stated. โThat is why I talked to him about the deliberation of a new policy concerning the selling and purchase of shares.โโWhat do you see is the problem about the shares then?โโI see some problems of the old policy. It may allow the shareholders to
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVIII. Concerns (Part 1)
Sometimes, amid all trials, one couldnโt help but wonder how others felt for them. It was in Victor especially when he regarded how Mr. Arlelle must have reacted to the fate that chased the Mercators. Yet, hoping to be always in his favor, Victor could only remain in silent and work with perseverance. It must have been a good asset that he was not heard as a Mercator because no one would chase him in the hopes to scoop out a splice of an information that can serve a cup of tea. Victor was on his way back to Arlelleโs office, bringing the reports about the recent confirmations he received on his email. But while he was outside the office, he heard some key people of Amyrgia-Gautarza.โHow come that you still keep him sir? Is he not a member of the Mercators? It is quite unsettling.โโHow can I not when he is still officially a part of the Amyrgia-Gautarza? And what has he done then that he should be fired out?โโBut he is a Mercator.โVictor couldnโt deny that maybe in the business wor
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVII. A Deal with the Royalty (Part 2)
Because of the conversation Lady Imeldine and Latifa had in the dining room, Grant went to them with some mud on his jumper and polo. He was worried that Latifa cried again while no one was watching.A shine light hit his eye when he tried to look at what is on the table. He marched slowly until he could see what is inside the box.โIs this your last jewel that you would sell, Latifa?โ he asked because he couldnโt recognize the jewel.It was pretty understandable. Because he was never able to see this ring right from its bidding and until his wifeโs death. It was Paulo who kept it because Grant didnโt know about the many things that his wife bought.His daughter-in-law didnโt answer yet but his recognition was also now to the visitor. โYour highness,โ Grant said. He bowed even lower because he is ashamed of his situation. Knowing that Lady Imeldine was a shareholder, it would be harder to explain his situation to the royalty.โPlease, may you be comfortable in dealing with me for I am
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVII. A Royal Compensation (Part 1)
It was surely a grave offense that Louis made only to stain the reputation of the house of the Emirvas. But Lady Imeldine couldnโt even make greater punishment against him by sending him back to their country because he would face more grievous repercussions from the entire royal clan concerning the ring. After all, she has compassion to this lad who was also alike to her, almost impossible to receive the crown. He is but a royal and yet has to live in a manner that could promote his name despite the absence of the crown.So Louis was grounded in the rest house and every inch of his move was under Lady Imeldineโs strict supervision. When he tried to beg to his aunt that maybe he could go with her to talk to Essi, she glared at him.โIsnโt it enough that you made a careless work here?โ she snarled. โLouis! You even brought shame to our family in front of the Paulssons.โโIโm sorry,โ Louis cried out barely having any sincerity since he said out of annoyance to his auntโs endless squawk
Look At Me, Oneilย ย ย CCVI. Formalities and Letting it Pass (Part 2)
When the prompt for writing kicks, it is sometimes hard to stop the feeling of typing it all. But when Essi got done, she was unsure on how she should continue her article. Because there was something missing about the details of the maestro. Until she remembered what Marcoโs wife said when she asked why is it okay for them to look.โItโs just like our twins are also cheering for him.โEssiโs tears escaped from her eyes. Now sheโs doubting if she should tell his story. She tried to call Oneil and glad that he had also picked up.โWhy? Are you alright?โ Oneil asked because it is still not yet 11PM. It means Essi must be still working for something. โBut with all the curiosity that Essi has, she hesitated in asking.โCome on, you can tell me,โ almost pleaded because when silence starts to answer, it means a bothersome case.โDid Sir Marco ever tell you that he would like some people to interview him? Heโs quite famous as a master jeweler.โโYou were inspired to write about him, is it?โ
