CHAPTER 1
Anne Del Rios is a regular employee of one of the most popular men’s summer wear. She is a supervisor. Aside from that, she is beautiful, sexy, tall, slender body, sociable, humorous and above all nice when it comes to sales. She has been at work for four years and when he was only three months in the company, she immediately became regular due to her high sales. She is known throughout the department as the “Tsunami Walk” because she seems to be participating in a beauty contest when she walks. It was once mistaken for Carmen Soo- a famous Malaysian actress and model. She looks like the Carmen Soo actress. Because she is friendly and funny, she is almost known in the whole department especially and many like her but not one of them was her type because for her it is not good to have a relation to a co -worker.
Because their house is far from where they work and it is dangerous to travel at night. She rented a small apartment with her gay co -worker Winchester who is also a men’s summer wear ambassador. But their room is separated. This is her make -up artist every day because he is good on applying make -up. On the other hand, Anne doesn’t care about her face whether the blush is properly applied or not. She doesn’t like make on her face. Every Sunday she goes home to visit her parents. because it’s her off day. She leaves on Monday morning and goes to work.
Pep-talk! This is what all employees every department do every morning before starting work. Because her apartment is just a walking distance from the mall where they work, they save on fares. And because she has been at work for a long time, she has a few twists and turns at work. And because she is also good at dancing, she is one of the leaders of 15 minutes Zumba every morning at working place.
Early in the morning after pep-talk she was in the selling area and cleaning the clothes hanger or so-called modules even if its not her job rather and while waiting for her brand ambassador.
“Good morning – “Summer Island”, she greeted her merchandise or the clothes on display. This is what they always do every morning, to greet the displayed items for good luck. Anne is a “Summer Island” Supervisor of all brands held by the company in all its outlets or branches in malls in the city.
“We sell a lot today. And in God’s guidance. “ She says that every morning. And not only her but also her colleagues. They are talking about their brand so sometimes it is inevitable that the customer will hear them and just laugh at it.
“Summer.” One of his closest friends at work and neighbor, Jimrey, calls her. At work it’s not their name to be called but their brand names. Like Anne of Summer Island, at work her name is “Summer or“ Island ”.
“Can you go with me? “
“I will take stocks ro the receiving ”.
“Two sacks.” Jimrey approach her.
“All right but will I ride on the trolley?”
She wants to go with a condition. This what they do when taking stocks, she rides the trolley. The supervisor assigned to receiving does not criticize them when they are seen. Even though they know it’s forbidden, they still do it, especially when Anne’s meanness comes out.
When they entered the receiving area, she immediately ride on the trolley while Jimrey pushed it. Those who see them are laughed at and comforted but they are even more amused in such a situation and they can’t help but laugh.
“Come down you are so heavy. “
Her friend said with a frown but he still laughed with her.
I’m just light “Eagle”. “
“I’m only 50 kilos.” Anne said laughing too and obviously enjoying it too much.
Jimrey is the brand ambassador of “Eagle”- Men’s basic wear is the department. Opposite their department.
They received the stocks and brought them to the stock room. Anne is also in the area and is busy with sales talks. Jimrey was left in the stockroom to sort out the newly arrived stocks.
Closer schedule is her brand ambassador named Grace. It’s only a few minutes and it’s already in the selling area. He just waited for her to replace her and for her to have lunch. The others are already in the employees cafeteria and have lunch.
“Summer, let’s eat. “Winchester called her. Her companion in lunch and snacks. Their modules are also side by side.
“When Grace comes we will eat.” She replied while she was busy entertaining the customer who was asking sizes of board shorts.
“I’ll just buy it Miss”. Said the female customer.
“I’ll check the items first ma’am before you pay”. She replied to the customer.
She checked the selected five items of her brand and removed the chips and then folded them properly.
“Will you pay now ma’am because I will take you to the cashier. “ She asked the customer with a sweet smile.
“Yeah, Sure. Because I’m going to appliances after this. ” Customer response.
And she took the customer to the counter and told the cashier to swipe the alarm code so that it would not sound when the customer came out and would not activate.
“Thank you for choosing Summer Island, ma’am.” She thanked the customer. The woman just smiled and she left the cashier and returned to the selling area.
Winchester and she had lunch together with other ambassadors and sales associates.
After lunch, she prepares to visit other outlets in other malls. She has four more malls to go to. She will visit the outlet there. That’s her daily routine. She will just return to the mall where she is a regular employee to log out.
Anne’s day was exhausting. But he doesn’t stop being tired because she is also used to her work. He is a graduate of Business Administration. When she graduated from college, a Dean recommended her to a friend and she immediately found a job. But she prefers that she always talk to people. Working in the office is boring for her because she only has a computer in front of her. For her, she enjoys her work at the mall. She has been promoted as a supervisor of the company for a long time but every time she's in the area. She always helping her ambassadors entertaining customers. So she was the first to guard the area while Grace was not still inside. Aside from supervisory rate, she received incentives and free travel.
Anne plans to build her own shop. When she has enough savings and she will continue the shop plan. In her field of work she will also have additional knowledge of sales. Especially dealing with customers.
She is an independent woman. Her parents can lend her more business capital but she doesn’t rely on it. She is an only child. And her cousin in secondary is with her parents in their house. Her parents also paid her studies.
They are already in the apartment and having dinner. Winchester spoke.
“My friend planned that we’re going out tomorrow night. There is a new open resto just nearby. We seem to chill tomorrow. “Said Winchester.
“Go girl, I have a day off tomorrow. “Anne.
“But stop me in the men’s cart. Maybe later when we get there you will have a guy to be date for me again. ” She added.
Winchester just laughed. She likes to hang out with her friends, especially gays. But she only goes out when she has a day off the next day. She doesn’t really drink either. She only drinks a bottle of ladies drink. She hasn’t even finished it yet. Hers is also a pastime of boredom. The only thing she doesn’t like most about his gay friends is that her friends give her dates. Sometimes even blind dates.
Chapter 2 Another day. Anne get ready to go to work. Daily routine of the employees and Anne was one of them. She was in the consignor supervisor’s office of KA.Y Mall where she logged in and logged out. She checked the reports of her brand ambassadors. Concerns of these, orders and repeat orders, moving items and non moving items especially its loses and sales. Next to her is the supervisor of a men’s shoes brand who has also been courting with her for several months. She has already made it clear that she doesn’t want to have a boyfriend as of now. After she hurt her first boyfriend /fiancée. They were going to marry her fiancée when he got off the ship. Her ex -boyfriend/fiancée is a seaman. He was still on the ship when she found out that her boyfriend had another girlfriend and that she had just given birth. It turned out that she was pregnant before her boyfriend boarded the ship again. Her boyfriend has been fooling her for a lon
Chapter 3 The next day Anne woke up early because she was going home to them and she was excited to know what her mother would say. She bought groceries before going home. After shopping for groceries, she took a taxi. When she arrived home, her cousin who lived with them immediately met her to help her with what she was carrying. They had nothing to say about this boy’s kindness other than how smart he was. And she can’t help but buy him for every time she goes home. Jason was very happy when he saw that his sister bought him a shirt and sandals. Entering the house she asked Jason where her mother was. He says someone just went to the neighbor for a while. She entered the room first and changed her clothes. She left the room and waited for her mother in the living room. And she looked at her notifications and messages. She turned her attention to someone chatting with her. She read the message. Love More: “Hi. I read in your pr
Chapter 4Fast Forward.Anne and More love have been exchanging messages for almost two months but she still hasn’t meet him. How many times has she been invited by the man. But she has many alibis. The man does not force her to meet him. At first side, she was afraid to meet him. And it seems like she really has no intention of meeting him.She was at the HY mall at that time and was on her way to the other mall to supervise. When Sir Michael passed through the area. She called him. She approached him.“Sir, someone wants to meet me. In the “For love” app I met. He wanted to meet me but I was afraid and nervous. I just ignored his invitation.” Anne’s story.“Meet that up. Maybe his kind. Meet him later. Maybe that’s your destiny. Will you still be ignoring him? ” Michael’s persuasion to her.She thought about what he said.“Meet that. You’re too old
Chapter 5 Anne doesn’t know where Richard will take her. But they both stopped at a hotel. Her mind is confused. She did not know how to refuse. She knew what would happen when she came here inside. That hotel is nice because each room has an individual garage. Richard got out of the car first. She stayed inside and sat down. She doesn’t even fix herself. She is nervous. She was surprised when the car door opened on her side. Richard opened it. “Let’s come inside? He said. “H .. Huh? … That’s all she answered. She slowly got out of the car. She felt scared and nervous. She stopped at the door first. Richard opened the door. He was just behind her. He took her by the arm and led her inside. She sat on the bed. The man leaned over her. She seemed confused and suddenly stood up to leave that room. “Why? “ He questioned. “Lets go home. “ “I think this is wrong.“ Said Anne here. “There
Chapter 6Anne is busy with her work. They haven’t seen Richard for a week because he has a business trip to Singapore and two weeks there. He wanted to meet her before he went to Singapore but she just said that she’s on leave and they were on vacation with her parents.She doesn’t want them to have a deep relationship with Richard, especially since they didn’t even go through courtship. She was also embarrassed to ask the man what was between with them. Maybe she’ll just assume that she’s his girlfriend but for the man, it’s just her body chasing him.She doesn’t want to be hurt again. She has already trauma of what happened to them her ex boyfriend. Richard is in Singapore but he is not even able to make long distance calls or even ask for her social media account such as Facebook, WhatsApp or what so ever.“It’s up to him if he communicates me. Maybe it won’t come back. An
Chapter 7 Richard had just arrived that day from Singapore. The girl was immediately the one he wanted to go to. He wanted to surprise her in her apartment. Richard Petter is a black American. He went to the Pines to invest in a business. He is a gasoline investor. He has been living in the Pines for five years and wants to get married here. When he met Anne on the “For love” app, he didn’t release it yet. But like other Pine’s girls only money is chasing him, so she doesn’t tell Anne his status in life first. He wants a woman to love him whether he has money or not. Whether he is rich or not. He sees in Anne that it is not like the ones he was in a relationship with before. And he’s just trying test on the woman. He rested a little and then took a bath and got dressed. He would surprise Anne. It was ten o’clock in the morning. After getting dressed, he immediately left in his car. It was a her day off that day. She is preparing
Chapter 8 After he took Anne to her apartment, he immediately went to his house. His house is only twenty minutes from the woman’s apartment. He will take the girl to her house at the right time. For now he wants them to get to know each other first. Richard’s house is in an exclusive subdivision and it’s close to a mall that Anne goes to. The Golden Empire mall. They are three siblings and Richard is the youngest. He is alone in the Pines. Her family is in America. Every year Richard comes home to them. Or if he can’t go home, his parents will go to the Pines to be with him on Christmas and New Year’s day. His two siblings also have families of their own. He is the only one who is not yet married at the age of thirty-eight. His eldest sister lives in London. His elder sister is in the custody of her parents. So that someone can be with them. He is an only son. He used to be an engineer in an oil company in America. He later thought of
Chapter 9 Richard stopped what he was doing and started the car. He planned to take the woman to his house but he hesitated. They were about to enter the subdivision but he suddenly changed direction. They checked in nearby and re -shared the sweetness of love. Fast forward Anne and Jenny (sister of Anne’s ex fiancee) are in a restaurant in a mall. As agreed they had lunch together. Because they were both have day off, Jenny’s ask Anne took for a walk. She agreed to the offer. They chatted while eating. They were in the middle of a meal when Jenny changed the subject. She opened up about her brother Jefferson. “My brother Jefferson file a divorce to his wife.” Jenny started. Anne almost choked. He suddenly drank water. She’s not prepared on Jenny’s confession though it sinks on her mind. “I know you will be surprised. But that’s the truth. It’s a long story but I’ll still tell you why my older bro
CHAPTER 133“Swear I am not married sweetheart. I might not show you how much I love you because I was scared that you would left me just like my ex girlfriend did. “ he said.“And when I prove that you are different from other woman, I decided to surprise and propose a marriage to you so I invited my family for a vacation here and witness my proposal to you. “ he said.“Really? “ she said.She is now crying.“But because of your jealous, all canceled and even the expectations of my family as well. “ he said.“Can we start again? “ he said.“Let us forget what was happening. And start again. “ he said.“Are you sure? “ she asked.“Of course sweetheart. “ he said.She is now remember Marcus.Her child will not grow without a father. Because he will meet and see his father soon.“I have to show you and introduce to you. “ she said.“W… what is it? I mean who? “ he asked.“They will coming now. “ she just answered.She chat her mother to bring Marcus where she is right now and her mothe
CHAPTER 132His WhatsApp notification pop up. And since he is busy on his office work, he didn’t mind it.He focused on his work. It was a busy day and as usual it’s always a busy day to Richard.He doesn’t want to have free time so he will not think again and again about Anne.His mom and family went back to U. S already. After having a long moth vacation on Pines.He invited his family to a long vacation on Pines to meet and introduce Anne to them but Anne just disappear and never comes.His family feel sad of what had happened and felt sorry for him.His mom choose to stay with him so she can take care of him but he refuse. He can take care of himself and he ha siblings in the U. S as well.ANNE'S PARENTS HOUSE……After charging her old phone. For how many days after charging of it she just now remember to open her old phone.And she open the Wi-Fi so she ca open some apps.Nothing is interesting on her old phone aside from YouTube.She just left her phone on the table and leave the
CHAPTER 131 A year past and Anne continuing her life with her baby. And she is very happy when her baby comes into her life. She knew that having and raising a baby alone is very hard but she doing her very best for her baby Marcus. Her business is doing good and she manage it well. Her mommy watch for her baby Marcus when she’s on her shop and she’s taking care of him after the shop. And her friend Winchester never leave her. He acted himself as the father of Marcus. Every day off, he went to Anne's home and help her mother watching the baby. She is very thankful to have her friend in her life. Even Mariz and Gerald didn’t know where she is now. She stop communicating with them since Jefferson is Mariz cousin and she doesn’t want him having a news to her. Winchester transfer another apartment also. Though a bit far to his working place but it’s nearer to her shop. Jefferson is already the OIC of Sandra's parents properties. With the talk of Sandra's parents, they are now li
CHAPTER 130 Jefferson and Sandra are nervous. This is the moment that they will tell to Lexie about his real father and to see also her other family, Christian's family. “Mommy, Daddy… who are we waiting? “ she ask. They will tell her that they have someone to introduce to her. And she is excited who are they. Sandra felt more nervous when she see Christian and his family coming inside to the restaurant where they wait. “Sandra, how are you? “ said Christian mother when she see her. “Hello Auntie. “ she only answer. She also greeted Charice. Only his father not there. He has work and assign in other place. But his mother is not knowing what will be happen. Charice and Christian didn't tell her yet. “And who is this pretty girl? “ his mom ask to Lexie and she's kissing Lexie on her cheek. “My name is Lexie and this is my daddy Jefferson. “ said Lexie and introducing her daddy to her and she's holding her daddy's hands. Christian jaws growled and Jefferson saw his reaction.
CHAPTER 129Anne was in their house, that’s Sunday and the shop is close.But still she’s also receiving orders and updating inquiries online.When she smell the bad thing in the kitchen.She goes to the kitchen and see what is the bad smell.“Mom, what are you cooking? Smell bad. “ she complain.“This is garlic and o.. onion. “ her mom said and she’s looking at her daughter.“Did your period comes already? “ she asked her.“N.. No… Why? “ she asked and confused.And she remember that she’s delay for a month.“I don’t want to think but maybe you need ob-gyne. Only pregnant women don’t want the smell of the garlic. “ her mom said.“But mom… “she said and she didn’t continue.“Is Jefferson the father? “ she asked her.“No mom. And I am not pregnant. “ she said.“Then who is the father? “ she ask Anne again.Her mom stop of what she’s doing and walk going to the living room.She covers the pot and leave the work.Anne follows her to the living room and they seated.“Mom. Let’s not jump t
CHAPTER 128“By the way, Jefferson was there in the apartment before I came here. And he asked me about you. “ he said.“And then? “ she asked“I told him that you are not living with me anymore and you are assigned in other place.” He said.“Good sis. Thank you for hiding me from him. “ she said.“Enough the drama. They are only men. Nothing to tie your self from pain. “ he cheer her up.“Thank you sis. You are really my best friend. “ she said.She hug him.“I am always here for you. “ he said.They are hugging.THE NEXT DAY….Anne change her number. And buy new sim card.She also change her name in all her social media account and use other pictures instead of her own photo.She even block Richard's number.She will start a new life without the shadow of the men who only hurting her.She makes herself busy looking for some garments to buy for her own business. And how to buy bulk orders.“Dear, you have visitor. “ her mommy calling her.She is in her room. Her mommy is outside her
CHAPTER 127She can’t understand what she felt. Her heart is in pain. She can’t imagine how Richard lied to her.Why he lied that he is already married.She is in her room and she didn’t even the door when Winchester knock and told her that Richard is there.Even Richard who is knocking the door, she didn’t listen and didn’t entertain him.She doesn’t want to talk to him. She doesn’t want to confront him. She is scared that he might lied again.What she did is to pack all her things and she want to go back to their home.She doesn’t want to see or talk any one of Jefferson and Richard.She decided to go back to her parents house.She will explain everything to Winchester while she will leave him on the apartment. And she know her friend will understand her.The two respect her privacy and no one knocks again.She is not going to go to work for tomorrow and she will file resignation to her work.She decided to use all her savings and started a new business.And for not any of the two w
CHAPTER 126 Anne was already in her apartment and just came home from her work. She is sitting in the living room while waiting for Winchester to finish the dinner he makes. “Knock… knock… knock… “ She heard knocking from outside. She stand up and open the door. She thinks it was Richard. She excitedly opens the door. But to her surprise it was Jefferson. “Good evening Anne.” He greeted. “I… I think you went on a wrong place. “ she said and close the door. But Jefferson's hand is fast and he put his hands between the door. Anne can’t close it. “Can we talk? “ he ask. “Please? “ he added. She took a deep breath and let him come in. “For you. “he said. And he gives the bouquet of flowers to her. She doubted to receive the flowers but as of respect to him she take it. “T… Thank you. “ she slowly said. “Please sit down. “ she said to him. Jefferson seated. “What you want again? We already talk, right? “ she said and controlling her anger. But there is still a feelin
CHAPTER 125Christian knew everything about Lexie and he was blackmailing me to win us back to his life.He wanted us to be a family. Leave you and officially introduce him to Lexie as her real father.And if I am not going to do that he will reveal in public about the child and my lie about the DNA test result I fake.“I am scared of my parents to know all of this Jefferson. “ she said.She looking at him.“We can hide everything for long Sandra. We better make a right move first before Christian’s plan will success. “ he said.“I.. I don’t know how to start Jefferson. “ she said.“I am scared that Lexie might hurt from all of this. I know I was wrong but I didn’t mean all those things. I only want for her not to be criticize by people especially that my parents are public servants. “ she said.“I don’t want to give embarrassing situation to my parents. It can be end of their political career. “ she continued.She bowed her head.“Don’t worry Sandra. Everything will be alright. “ he