At the Bridal Shower Party...
"Hey, why are you all alone in the corner? And what are you looking at your phone?"
Lily Rose suddenly switched off her phone when she heard Calista's voice behind her.
Even though she's in the middle of Calista's bridal shower party, she can't really enjoy herself because Dorian Esquivel.
"--- All the girls are having fun, but you're here alone! Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?" Calista asked, while looking concerned.
"Oh, nothing. I'm just a bit tired, I guess." Lily Rose answered. She feels guilty because it's supposed to be Calista's special day, but she's spoiling the fun because of her own problem...
A waiter suddenly walked at their direction while holding a tray of drinks. Calista's stopped the server and she grabbed two glasses of cocktail.
"Thank you." Calista softly thanked the waiter. After that, she gave the other glass to Lily Rose
"Are you sure you really don't want
Lily Rose smiled widely, after hearing Dorian's final decision. She laid down a brown envelope on Dorian's table."I made a contract to seal our deal. All you need to do is to put your signature on it." she instructed him.Dorian took the paper and signed the contract."You can do whatever you want in that USB. I'll just give you the master copy of the video once the competition is over." Lily Rose firmly announced."Fine. Just make sure that you'll keep the end of the bargain, or else..." Dorian warned her."Got it. Well, I have to go back to work now. Enjoy your coffee, Boss."When Lily Rose was finally out from Dorian's office, she lets out a deep calming breath.He was secretly nervous while talking to Boss Dorian. She still couldn't believe that she was able to blackmail her Boss without any other problems...She also feels excited because she finally got his Boss' approval.Boss Dorian will really help her pr
It was a wonderful Saturday morning. Lily Rose has been in a good mood since she woke up. Boss Dorian invited her to go to his condo unit because he said they need to do something...Once she arrives at Dorian's condo unit, she knocked on the door.The door opened,and she saw the ever-gorgeous Dorian Esquivel, looking as crisp as the early morning..."Good morning, Boss!" she happily chirped at him."Good morning. Come in."Once she entered Boss Dorian's condo, there were only few furnitures there. Just the basic stuff. Just like what you expect from a bachelor's pad. At the right corner, she saw a large vanity mirror, with boxes of different make-up kits."Wow! These are all yours?" Lily Rose unbelievably asked him."Yes. I want you to listen carefully to me. I'll be teaching you all the tricks,based on my experience, and I'm sure that you'll have a bigger chance to win the competition.
Few hours have passed."Okay, everyone, the party's over. Let's call it a night. Your rooms are ready." Dorian's mother announced, while approaching their table."Lily Rose, you'll be sleeping with Dorian in his room. Freshen up so you can both rest." the old woman said.“B-But I didn't bring any clothes with me!" Lily Rose replied. She can't be with him in the same room!"Don't worry, my daughter Karla will give you a change of clothes,okay?""A-Alright. Thank you." Lily Rose doesn't have any choice but to agree with Dorian's mother. "Dorian, get your room ready. Lily Rose and I will just go to Karla's room to borrow some clothes." the old woman ordered.Dorian gave Lily Rose one last look, then he walked inside the house."Let's go, Lily Rose." the old woman gently said.Lily Rose felt like her chest would explode at any moment because of nervousness.Just the thought of being in t
At Dorian's Place.Dorian carefully puts lipstick on Lily Rose's lips. He has been looking at her lips and he's been fighting the urge to kiss her senselessly.But he tries to restrain himself. They're in the middle of his training and he doesn't want to distract Lily Rose.He wants her to pass the exam at The Make Up Institute with flying colors...But damn! Lily Rose's lips looks so moist and soft and she looks so irresistible!Dorian's naughty thoughts stopped in a halt when he suddenly heard her voice."Why are you staring at my lips like that, Boss?" Lily Rose innocently asks him. Dorian groaned aloud as if he's in pain."Don't give me that innocent look, Lily Rose. I might not be able to stop myself from kissing you.""Then what's stopping you to kiss me?"Dorian couldn't control himself anymore. He automatically crushed Lily Rose's lips with a kiss. He tried teasing her first by giving her butterfly kisses. Her lips tastes so sweet. She was like a bee kissing a fragrant flower
After a few days.Dorian and Lily Rose went together at Metropolitan Broadcasting System to do Make-Up and Styling Services for their artists for a television variety show.This is also Dorian's plan to teach Lily Rose the "know-hows" of Make-Up and Styling, in preparation for her upcoming Entrance Exam at the Make-Up Institute..."Miss Angelique, your show will start in ten minutes." one of the TV Station Assistant informed one of the artists.Dorian snapped his head up when he heard that familiar voice. It was the same sweet voice that made his heart flutter many years ago, and it was also the same voice that left his heart broken.He saw Francine standing at the doorway, staring back at him with the same shocked look on her face...At the same time, Lily Rose glances at Dorian and the woman standing at the doorway. They had the same shocked look on their faces as they looked at each other.The awkward moment suddenly came into a halt when Anqelique Boyer, one of the host at the va
"What are you doing here? Wait, did you want to see Boss Dorian? I'm sorry, but he didn't come at work today." Lily Rose informed him."Oh, I see. He doesn't any of my calls so I tried my luck and drove her to talk to him. Well, maybe he's just overwhelmed after meeting Francine again..." Astley relayed."Yes... I was actually wondering why he suddenly changed after what happened yesterday." Lily Rose wondered aloud."That's a long story, Lily Rose. Maybe it's better we eat dinner first and I'll tell you the whole story." Astley suggested.Lily Rose immediately said yes. She's really dying to know what really happened between her Boss and his ex-girlfriend, Francine...================================At an Italian Restaurant..."Dorian and Francine were already campus sweethearts back at the University. The three of us studied Mass Communication, and we were inseperable at that time. We all thought that they would end up together in the end, especially since Dorian had a plan to prop
"You finally answered my call, Dorian! Are you okay? Are you still upset with me?" Astley asked from the other line."I'm so sorry, man. I was blinded by anger and resentment so I became judgmental. But Sofia told me the whole truth. I was able to have a heart-to-heart talk with her few days ago." Dorian explained."That's good! So, what really happened?" Astley asked again.Dorian recounted the full details on why Francine suddenly disappeared many years ago..."Well, we can't blame Francine for what she did. So, what's the status of your relationship now?" Astley inquired."I love her as a friend. And I clearly explained to her how I really feel. We ended our talk in a good way." Dorian explained more."Tell me more about it when I get back to city." Astley replied."Wait, where are you now?" Dorian curiously asked."I'm at Lily Rose's hometown. We went on a road trip, and we're having a good time." Astley chirped."What? Wait ---!" Dorian tries to protest, but his friend quickly cu
*FLASHBACK.*Lily Rose just finished her "just-another-day" session at The Make-Up Institure. She's happy because she was able to learn so many things that could help her in the future, however, she feels like her brain has been overloaded with too much information. She feels hungry and tired. She's planning to take out some big slices of pizza for her dinner tonight, then afterwards, she'll hit the shower, hit the sack, and call it a day.It's freezing cold in New York City, as soon as December arrives. Lily Rose feels lonely because she's all alone in the city that never sleeps, and she terribly misses her family, friends, and most especially, her boyfriend, Dorian. It's been a year since she last saw him, and they've just been meeting through videocalls.She kept on telling herself that she should persevere and to be more patient to make her dream come true... Dorian has always been her number one supporter, always cheering her up in their videocalls.Lily Rose let's out a deep bre
A month later. Madeline watches from afar as the children at the Heaven's Door Orphanage who are busy picking fruits and vegetables from their garden. Her mind also went back to the time when she finally found out her true identity and her biological father, which is Shun Saito, the owner and the founder of Heaven's Door Orphanage. She can still gave feelings of regret, even though it has been a month since her father passed away. It was too late for her to know about her real identity but they also thought that it was her father's time to be with their Almighty Creator. She is moving on slowly but surely with the help of Aunt Yumi, her best friends Peppy and Rachel, also the children at the orphanage. However, he hasn't seen much of Oliver after the funeral service of her father. She misses him so much, but she also doesn't have the right to feel that way because they don't have a romantic relationship... "Don't you want to join them picking vegetables and fruits? It looks fu
Oliver ran like a madman as he is dashing through the hospital's hallway where Uncle Shun is confined.He received an emergency call from Aunt Yumi, and she told him that the old man's condition has worsened due to the complications on his heart.He is now transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for observation. Uncle Shun needs to have an open heart surgery as soon as possible, but he's still on a waiting list for heart donor recipients...Oliver saw Uncle Shun sleeping, with all of the tubes in every parts of his body. Aunt Yumi is at the bedside, holding his hand while watching over him."Auntie Yumi." he said, in a whisper.The old woman looks up, and she tries her best not to cry out loud."Oliver... You're Uncle is in a very critical condition. The doctor said he needs to undergo open heart surgery or else... I am not yet ready to lose him!" Aunt Yumi tearfully stated."Everything will be fine, Auntie. I'm sure we'll find a donor soon." Oliver tries to comfort the old woman."I h
At Heaven's Door Orphanage...Madeline is happily playing with the children at the spacious garden. They are playing hide and seek, and she can say that she's enjoying every minute of it.Madeline thoughtfully frowned when she saw a car driving its way to the orphanage's garage. She lets out an audible gasp when she found out that it was the man who saved her on the streets few weeks ago...The children quickly ran towards the man, and they all greeted them warmly. After talking with the children, the man is now walking towards her direction."It's nice to see you again after that incident. Introductions are in order. My name is Oliver Burton. How about you? What's your name?" Oliver introduces himself to her."I'm Madeline Falcon, and thank you once again for saving my life." Madeline smilingly responded."You're welcome----!" Oliver stops at mid-sentence when Peppy suddenly came out to the garden."I'm glad to see you dropping by here, Oliver! You aren't busy today?" Peppy happily g
Madeline stops daydreaming, and turned her attention back to her friends...================================It's already late at night, and Madeline is watching over the sleeping children. She's doing her rounds tonight, the check each of the children's room at the orphanage.After she checked all of the rooms, she's now walking at the hallway, and she's about to walk past Auntie Yumi's office, but she suddenly stops when she heard the phone ringing inside.The ringing phone was so loud, that she's afraid the children who's sleeping nearby the room might wake up because of the noisy sound.She doesn't have any choice but to enter the office to answer the call."Hello, this is Heaven's Door Orphanage, how may I help you?" Madeline answers the call."I'm sorry, may I know who's this?" she can hear an old man's voice from the other line."I'm Madeline, and I'm a new staff here at Heaven's Door Orphanage. Is there anything I can help you with?" Madeline politely inquired.She was taken b
The three of them decided to hit the sack and call it a day because they have an early start tomorrow.Before Madeline could finally drift off to sleep, she remembers Mother Superior, the nuns, and the children back at the Sunshine Orphanage.And after a few minutes, she finally fell into a deep sleep...=============================The next day.Madeline is currently carrying two brown paper bags full of groceries while walking with Auntie Yumi. She was asked by her to accompany her to the grocery store, to buy a two-week stocks for Heaven's Door Orphanage. "So, what do you think about Japan, Madeline?" the old woman suddenly asks her."So far so good, Auntie." Madeline smilingly answers."I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll get used to living here in Japan in no time." enunciated Aunt Yumi. "I think so, too." Madeline said in return."Oh, I almost forgot! I made a promise to the children that I'll buy them donuts for their snack later. I'll just drop by the donut store real q
Two weeks later.Madeline is overwhelmed with emotions while she's walking side-by-side with the Mother Superior, while the nuns and the children are watching them with sad expression on their faces.She tries her best not to cry, but she knows that she's going to miss everyone and everything at Sunflower Orphanage. This is the place where she felt the true love of a true family."Don't be sad, dear. You can come back here whenever you want. We'll be waiting for you." the old nun gives her a reassurance."I'm really going to miss everyone here, Mother." Madeline sniffles in return."It's normal for you to feel that way. But this is not the end if everything. You will start a new journey of searching for your father." the Mother Superior gently stated."We wish you all the best, Madeline." Sister Assuntta joins in their conversation."Thank you very much, Mother Superior and Sister Assuntta. I'm sorry if I gave you lots of trouble and headache while I was growing up." Madeline is gett
Later that evening.It was already late at night but Madeline still couldn't sleep. Her previous conversation with the Mother Supervisor keeps on replaying on her mind."This is a once in a lifetime chance for you to find your father again..." the old nun told her earlier.Madeline carefully got up from her bed. Since she's having a hard time sleeping, she decided to take an evening walk to breathe in some fresh air and to clear her head...After a few minutes, Madeline is now at the orphanage's playground, and she's currently sitting on a swing while admiring the round, bright moon..."What do you think I should do, Mama? Would you like me to look for my father, or just forget about him and move on with my life." she wondered aloud, while looking at the moon.Madeline tried to listen to her head and her heart. Deep inside her heart, she still wishes to see her father face-to-face. She also wanted to ask why did he leave them and why he didn't try to find her after so many years...Sh
Darlene is currently at her favorite coffee shop, while waiting for a certain person who has been a part of her life.She decided to meet-up with her former high school English teacher at Alta Tierra High and her first love, Mr. Oliver Burton. She needs to talk to him for the very last time as a former teacher and student.She will be working with him on a charity project for a short time, so she needs to clear the air between them.And last but not the least, she needs to have one final talk to him and move on with her life with Aston..."Hello, Darlene. I'm so sorry if you have to wait for too long." She snaps out from reverie when Darlene heard Mr. Oliver Burton's voice.She lets out a small, polite smile while looking at him."Hi, Sir Oliver. It's alright, I almost just got here anyway. Please have a seat." she said in return.One waiter came, and they both said their orders. They waited for a few minutes, their orders came, and then they started talking."In was surprised to see
Darlene is busy having an enjoyable chat with the younger generation, who are the scholars of Le Coup de Foudre Foundation.Their family's company has been supporting young students with their education by giving them 100% full scholarship. At the same time, the company also invited some media people to do a coverage of the said charitable activity."What made you want to pursue your studies, Anna? Who is your big influencer?" Darlene curiously asked one of the students."To tell you the truth Miss Darlene, I wasn't really interested in studying. My original plan was to find any source of income by looking for a job. I thought that studying is just a waste of time, and I really want to work to help my family. But I had a change of heart when someone influenced me to continue with my studies for a much better future." Anna gave out a lengthy explanation."Wow, we should thank that person who changed your mind. May I know who is that person?" Darlene smilingly asks the girl."He is con