"Of course..." The whisper got even louder, as I said that as a response to the reporter's question. "What really? Are those real?" The people around us started to murmurs again. "Woe to those who work in his company," some of them even told it sadly. "So, disappointing." "Of course, I'm not!" I continue, and if most of them finally let out the breath they're holding back a while ago. "Liar! That woman is the one behind all of this. Ever since Lucas broke up with her, she has been messing up our lives. She is definitely doing her revenge, that poor girl!" Roxanne entered in the conversation. While the cameras have not been removed from our habits. "How dare you try to ruin me, Dianna. I didn't think you could do this. Why don't you just admit it." I played with the ends of my hair, pretending to take a deep breath. Whatever happens that night, I will not going to admit that I am the reason why all of this is happening right now. "What is my reason for disturbing your life, L
I fixed my hairpin on the side of my hair, and then I added a little make up to my cheeks before finally getting out of my car and then entering one of Mr. Suarez elegant companies. I walked up to the front desk and was greeted with a courteous grin by the receptionist. "Good day, Ma'am. How may I help you?" she asked me politely. I sipped and rolled my eyes for a moment. "I am looking for Mr. Suarez. I am Dianna Gomez." The front desk agent glanced at her computer before nodding. "Yes, Ma'am! He's actually waiting for you. You just go straight this way, then Mr. Suarez's office is at the end of the hall." "Thank you." When I got to the front of the office, I knocked, only a few moments later, Mr. Suarez. "Oh, Dianna! I'm glad you're here. Come in." I looked around his office. It's so nice, with those trophies, medals and certificate frames everywhere. With a class of people like him, it is certain that he will never forget how embarrassed he was because of what happened
Another week has passed, my work today has become a pile of work that's why my shoulders are falling. I took the key to the house, but I wondered why it was already open. When I opened the door and stepped inside, I was surprised to see people I didn't expect to be here. "Mom? Dad?" I still rubbed my eyes, but I also hit by the reality immediately, when I felt their hug on me. "W-What are you doing here? I mean, why didn't you tell me that you were coming home to the Philippines?" I asked them still surprised. When Mama's eyes met, I saw the concern there. They hugged me tightly again. "Your mother is worried for you, I also accompanied her home, because we want to talk to you," Dad said. We sat on the sofa first, as I put down my things. "Dianna, we are so worried about you. We have also heard about what is happening here, especially what happened at Mr. Suarez's grand party." My heart beat faster. "I know its you behind all that shit, right?" I blinked, tried to shake my
As the hand on my mouth was removed from mine, I immediately looked at my back to see who dared to do such a thing. "What the heck, Lucas?!" He adjusted the glasses he was wearing and then looked around a few times. "Dianna, I need to talk to you." He grabbed my arm but I shook his hand. "What do you think you're doing, huh?" I asked him emphatically. He pulled me to the side again. "Dianna please, I need your help." I sneezed. "Even if you die you will get no help from me!" "Please, Dianna. My company is going to collapse forever if you don't help me. Many people have already resigned. They have lost trust in me because of that demon Norman." "The board of directors are asking me to find someone new investor that is capable of buying the substantial shares. But I can't afford losing my company. I can't let someone else own everything I worked for. So I'm begging you, Dianna. Be the one to buy the shares." My lips parted. I took a deep breath and pretended to look at him
I hold Dylan's VISA in my hand. Here we are at the airport, because today is our flight to New York. Maybe he noticed my anxiety a little bit which is why he stopped walking for a moment. "Are you all right?" Worry appeared on his face. I nodded and smiled lightly. "I'm fine Dylan. I just can't help but think about what's waiting for us in New York. I mean, we have business there. And Papa told me I can bother myself there too." He came closer to me and then caressed the surface of my hands. "Don't worry, okay? I'm just here." I smiled at him. "Thanks, Lucas." "So, let's go?" I nodded to him. As we are already on our seats inside the plane. I glanced outside and took a deep breath. When we leave here in the Philippines I will try to forget all the painful memories I have. And hopefully, two years will be enough for the wound in my heart to truly heal. I leaned on Dylan's shoulder, while he briefly stroked the top of my hair. I slowly closed my eyes. I'm sure that as
I closed my eyes as I breathed in the Philippine breeze again. Two years later I am here again. It's just really a little bit sad how I need to leave my homeland just to move on. I just hope that the time I spend on New York will not be wasted for nothing. I realized that I had taken a nap with the sun shining on my face and setting sun. Dylan looked at me from my side. "You seemed tired. We should have been home earlier, but the traffic is taking so long," he said. I smiled and stretched a little. "You said it right. It's not new. We'll go in the morning but we'll be home by noon or afternoon." As the car started to move forward a little bit, my heart felt a warmth of belonging as I took in the recognizable sights and noises outside the car window. "What are you feeling, Dianna?" Dylan asked me later. "Of course, I felt tired and sleepy." "I mean, what if you immediately cross paths with your ex-husband." I stared at him for a moment then laughed. "Nothing, Dylan. Mayb
"Mommy!" Reanna released from my grip and then hugged her parents. "So, you're back. And you even stole my daughter with Lucas!" Roxanne blurted out to me. While Lucas remained silent by her side. "Wow! You're really going to accuse me of that? Maybe you're forgetting, Roxanne..." "If there's a history of being a thief between the two of us, it's you." "Do you know how worried we were? Since you don't have a child, you are taking someone else's child." "I'm going to charge you with kidnapping!" Dylan came to my side. "Be slow with what you say, Mr. Domingo. If evidence comes out, you might be the one in jail. You just simply a mistress of a married man, maybe you're forgetting?" "Hey you! Don't interfere, I'm not talking to you." I looked up at Dylan. "I can handle this, love..." I whispered to Dylan. Lucas smirk and then slightly averted his gaze. "It's not my fault that you didn't care about your daughter. You should thank me, because I saw her." "Roxanne, let's go. Le
I was still happily talking to Dylan with our hands intertwined as the waitress guided us into our table when I heard a familiar voice that always irritates me. "Oh my gosh! You've been following us this far, Dianna?" I heard Dylan's violent breathing from my side. I simply flipped my hair as I rolled my eyes at Roxanne. My eyes also caught Lucas and their daughter, Reanna. "Are you blind or are you just that stupid, Roxanne? Can't you see that I am with my boyfriend?" "Dianna, don't beat me. Let's just enjoy our dinner tonight." Dylan brought his face close to mine to whisper it. "I don't think I can enjoy it anymore," I replied to Dylan. "By the way, I'm just here to eat peacefully with my man, I hope you can shut your mouth." "Why would—" "Roxanne..." She closed her mouth. It's just surprising that since Lucas and I were facing each other, he seems to be hiding his tail and doesn't have the strength to make trouble. "Good evening, Ma'am and Sir. Here's our menu. You ca