Chapter 1
Maria’s POV
I'm Maria Juliet Williams, a twenty-four year old English translator online of Korean Students in the morning, and at night a member of the SHOWGIRL group that men are obsessed with at Heaven's Bar. Not a pure blooded Filipina, I’m the only one with a foreign blood. We are the stars and everyone wants us to perform in HEAVEN’S STRIPPERS CLUB. I put aside my dream as a writer in Literature or Prose Poetry. I’m just a highschool graduate, because I can’t support my basic needs together with my school tuition fee. I tried to be a stripper when I was twenty two years old. My life was not that easy, I was hired as a call center agent. But still, the salary is not enough to support my needs , and the bank debt of my parents.
Me and my brother have been kicked out, to the point that we’re just like dogs straying around on the road. Cold, sleepless and hungry at night. My mother died when we were young. My Dad is a pure blooded American. They met in Zambales, and we are the unlucky ones to be their children. We have been hurt since my mom passed away. Then one day, my brother was taken away from me. We never met again until now.
I met two veteran strippers in Heaven’s Club, they became my friend, guardian and family. Cindy and Kitty have always been flirting with different guys. Just like me, I like guys with money in order to get what I want. They will feed me with expensive bags, wallets, clothes and jewelries. This is the life I embrace, to become a gold digger. Let’s say, we used our beauty and body for easy money. The lowest payment for us is two hundred dollars. But no sex, because our boss takes care of us. Most especially our physical appearance. We are always invited to the Bachelor’s Party and other billionaires who are willing to pay for an expensive one night stand. I wore a gray backless long gown that shaped my body. I was paid for five hundred dollars just to escort a Businessman in the Philippines. Everyone is captivated with my beauty, especially with my blue eyes. This was inherited with my American father. I’m always the center of attraction of every guy in the said event. The place is for Elites and Business men, I cover up my low class work with make up just to earn money.
“Just keep on pretending Maria,” Cindy whispered.
“This place is so lit and cozzy. How I wish, I’m one of them.”
“Oh, come on Maria! We are one of them! Look at us? We are wearing expensive clothes just like them,” Kitty uttered.
I smiled with grace and class. I know that everybody is looking at me. Luckily I have a nice body shape and sex appeal.
A few moments later...
I was so bored inside, we went outside the said event. Just like my friends, they’re so bored. Everybody was talking about ‘PURELY BUSINESS’.
“If not because of money, I will not or I really don’t want to be here. They’re life is so boring,” Cindy whispered and rolled her eyes.
“Damn! I want a club party. Not like this,” Kitty uttered and sighed.
“Me too! My escort is an old ugly guy! I don’t even want to touch him! He keeps on touching my butt secretly.” Cindy said.
Cindy and Kitty are currently smoking outside the event.
“Excuse girls, I will just go to the comfort room. I really need to pee and of course to retouch,” I winked.
“What the hell?” I shouted at the man who bumped into my shoulder. He is holding a tray and obviously he is a waiter.
“Oh, I’m sorry Madam,” he said to me and held my arm.
“Jeez! Don’t touch me! My arms might get dirty!” I rolled my eyes. He grinned and left me with a killer look.
“Ugh, that guy was so disgusting!”
After urinating, I put some fire red lipstick and powder to my face. To make sure that I’m still fresh and beautiful. I came out and again, I was bumped with a guy wearing a business suit.
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
“Hello,” he greeted me and smiled at me. I was like, “Who is this young and handsome man in front of me. I might have a heart attack.”
The guy in front of me went out.
“Damn! I didn’t say ‘Hi’. I didn’t ask his name too? He’s actually my type. I felt butterflies inside my tummy.”
Maria tried to be formal and interact with the rich individuals during the event. She still hopes to meet someone who will accept and love her despite her work ethic as a low class call girl. Yes, it is an easy money job. But because of this, she manages to save parent’s bank debt. Maria is lacking the money she earns because it only goes to unimportant mistakes. Life was hard for her so she clung her life to the knife.
On her way out, she found friends including the men who paid them. Maria is lazy because the truth is that she does not want this event if she just does not really need money.
“Hi, I’m Richard!”
Maria was shocked because someone introduced to her. A man with mid 40's. He held out his hand and shook hands with it.
"Maria."
The man almost did not want to let go of Maria when he saw her beautiful face.
“Can I take me outside?
“Sure let's go!”
Because of Maria's extreme boredom, she was able to go with the man.
"Why are you here? What is your company?" the man asked her.
"Nothing, my friends just invited me. I really want to go home,” she lied to cover up her dirty job as a low class bitch.
The businessman was happy and suddenly put his hand on Maria's leg. She sighed because his hand went even higher to her pussy.
“Wait, not here, R-richard.”
Maria could not hold back and she liked what he was doing. She was captured by a man she only knew here in the event. He pulled her and tasted her in a secret place. They entered a room where they can make out or a little quickie of sex.
"Ohh fuck!" Maria moaned.
Richard inserted two fingers into her cunt and Maria's body finally twitched due to the sensation.
“My life is only money, material and one night stand.”
Chapter 2PRESENT 2015"What are you up to Maria when we leave here?" Cindy asked."Stripper as always, the show must go on." she answered while arranging things with Kitty.Kitty and Cindy met a decent man who accepted their past. They met two men and they’re brothers.“How I wish they had a third brother for me.” Maria laughed and then she sighed.“Don’t worry, you will find a guy who will love you.” Cindy said.“But Maria needs a rich man! Don’t you remember? She still has a bank debt!” Kitty uttered.
Chapter 3“You look, drunk bro? Did you sleep or did you drink all night until you got home?” Diether uttered. This is Robby’s cousin who got married so he had a Bachelor’s Party where he met Maria. Also, his partner in the Coconut Business of their family.“Ugh, yeah. I actually didn’t sleep. Can you do me a favor?” Robby asked his friend.“What Bro?”“Can I sleep here, inside the office?”“Wow! Are you a bad boy now, Robby? Like what the fuck, did you spend the night with a whore?” Diether asked.“The stripper made me like this,” He answered
Chapter 4"How can we outperform Pineda!" His father Anthony angrily said that his other investors had moved to Pineda's Company, meaning they had invested more in the Pineda's Company."Don't you trust James? The skills? Dad, isn't it he is the one you consider more than me?" The man said."Shut up Victor! I won't get anything from you, you only like parties, and a happy go lucky life? Where will you be picked up? Where will your diploma bring you? Instead of studying business you became a mountaineer and writer? Did you earn money or are you just wasting your time?" His father shouted at him."Dad, I don't expect you to be more in favor of your adopted child than me. I can't believe this." He knocked on the door of his father who was just about to embarrass h
Chapter 5He was riding in the man's car and Maria was still wondering why the three of them met."Why do you know him? What is your real job?" It's a question from Victor."Stripper, escort girl." Maria spoke directly and the man was surprised."Ahh, so a one night stand with Robby?""That's my job, for sure we will do the same later.""No, let me have a drink with you."They reached her house and Maria came as part of her work."Drink or not here you are." He said and handed her the wine.Maria
Chapter 6"Are you sure? You didn't have sex?" Victor's friend asked him again and again. "I don't have money to pay for her skills and blowbjob." He answered. "Are you stupid! I paid her, don't you remember? Fuck dude! She's Maria! every guy wants to taste her! I can't believe how dumbass you are Victor. " His friend sarcastically said and Victor looked at it as he remembered. "Yes, by the way? But you know what she's nice. I do love talking to her, she's really cool, real and bold. You know that Maria and Robby had one night stand?" He uttered."Ohhh the good son? Can that man break dishes, be very careful with his movements because maybe your father is trying to find a hole in the Pineda family," he said. "Let them ruin it. I'm fine too, I care about the contest not our fucking business." He stood up and adjusted his uniform because he will going
Now that it was late and she was on her way home alone, the two groom picked up her friends. She was the only one left in the Mall, she went around here until she reached the Book store. She went in here and looked for a book"When will I be the Author of the book, and be one of the best insternational selling autho?" she maid whispered and sat down on the tiles. She was looking for something to buy and to read. "Wow so many new books! I wish I could buy this though," she stood up from her indian seat. Suddenly, Maria's leg got numb from sitting down the floor. "Oops!" A man grabbed her arm because she almost fell off onto the cold tiles. "VICTOR!" she was amazed because of the man who helped her was Victor. Maria smiled at this."Hi Maria Juliet. Are you okay?"The man asked and looked at the book she was holding, about romance books. "Ye
Maria woke up early to go to work at Robby's Company either because the man didn't even notice her so she approached HRD herself and to look for Robby. He was waiting in front of his office which was still closed, because the man had a business meeting. As he waited, he was holding the book Victor had given him, and reading it. He turned his attention to the passing employees here. They look highly educated and almost look like models. Maria felt a little embarrassed because she was the only one who did not set foot in proper education. It has been abandoned and no one properly knows about office work. She was also nervous because she did not know what the outcome of her meeting with Roby would be. She is also afraid of being judged when other employees find out that she was only hired because she and Roby are bed friends. "Okay Maria, you don't need to be shy. You need a job, you need a proper sideline. You need a backer so you can see your brother. This opportu
Maria is sitting in her seat outside Robby's office, she has finally quit being a stripper and she wants to prove to herself that she can be more respectful in front of Robby. She needs 8million pesos to complete the remaining bank loan or get their house back.Even against her will to accept the money it gives to her every time they have sex. Because she had accepted to herself that she wanted the man. "Excuse Miss?" She looked up and saw the man approaching her. "Ohh Long time no see Ms. Cat Eyes." The man smiled at her, Maria looked surprised and shook hands with the man. "Sir Robby is currently on meeting, do you have anything to ask?" Maria asked here and picked up the Ipad. "I see, you don't seem to remember me. Do you remember the guy you punched inside the VIP casino room?" The man promised, Maria's eyes rolled as she remembered the man she had punched before. Three years ago and now he is facing it again. This is the man who locked her insi
FINALA scream and a loud laugh woke Maria up. When he looked at the clock, it was only five in the morning. Maria immediately got up and saw that she was wearing Victor's clothes. He bit his lip because he remembered what happened."Damn, this isn't a dream."Maria walked quickly and saw Luciano swimming while Victor was waiting."Mommy!""Good morning, Maria," Victor greeted shyly"Good morning, son, Victor. Have you eaten? Is it still morning?""Yep, he was hungry so I ordered food. You can eat there."Maria followed and went straight to the dining table. He was constantly biting his lips while smiling."It's good to be fragile. You're more popular now, I have many rivals," said Maria in the air while kicking her leg.He thought about what they had done last night. They were hanged several times because of Luciano's purchase, so they also stopped. Maria laughed even more while eating a burger."What are you laughing at?""Oh kiki! It's Victor!""Kiki? What are you talking about? Is
Maria could NOT breathe properly while riding inside the car. It was as if it was a stump and the eyes were straight on the road."Where are we going?""Ah, to my hotel. You can play there.""Really Victor?""We're going home too.""No, both of you will stay with me," he ordered authoritatively.Maria didn't calm down and until they got out of the car, she just followed Victor. She was still carrying their son so she was afraid of what Victor would say."When they arrived inside the room. Luciano was jumping on the bed which was very big. He was very happy because there was a pool inside the room."Put him to bed after he takes a bath. We have a lot to talk about.""O—okay."Maria followed and wiped Luciano. Maria only changed the one pair of shorts and shirt to her son."Mom, are you going to sleep now?""Yes, because you are tired. Tomorrow we will swim in the pool."Victor can only feel what the mother and daughter are talking about. Luciano constantly kisses his mother so Victor's
A few weeks ago, Maria could hear her students repeatedly talking about Victor going to the Philippines. She is trying to close her heart and mind again because she sealed the misunderstanding that Victor married.Maria thought and suddenly approached the two students."What's the ending of that?"The two young women stared because they were surprised by Maria's approach. Because it was strict in teaching, they were shocked that Mary was as meek as a sheep."Is he married?"His student frowned. "Oh, no, ma'am. Your hero is still single. It's only open ending until then. It's hanging.""That's right! Because after he and Marie broke up, that's when his life in another country started after that, the ending says. He stayed single because Marie was said to be the first and last woman in his life."It was as if there were butterflies in Maria's stomach when she heard her student's story. He wants to laugh so hard and get so excited."Ma'am, do you have a fever? Why are you blushing?""Huh
EARLY Victor's secretary received a flood of emails. It prioritized the important until Maria's email was read. She immediately deleted it apart from the fact that she didn't understand it."Steff, do I have a meeting today?""Ah, yes sir. The Filipino coaches will wait for you at eight in the morning.""Okay."Victor returned to his desk and saw a wedding ring there."You are just a design. Why did I buy this wedding ring if I don't have a sweetheart?"Victor scratched his senses and looked at his meeting. Until he saw the proposal and subject of the meeting."Book launch in the Philippines?" Victor winced and leaned back. He plays with the pen as he wonders if he should accept it."Do I need to visit my country? Okay— I will just visit. There is no reason to stay there."Time ran until the gathering began. The young man's book launch was discussed in different parts of the mall. Victor accepted it because he found out that his book is also enjoyed in the Philippines. He never had to
"MOM!"Luciano let out a loud cry when he saw his mother coming."I've got five stars!""Oh, my son is great.""Where's papa Leo? Did he tell him about my six stars?"Maria was happy and kissed Luciano on the forehead"Luci, Papa Leo is still at work. He'll be home later.""Oh, okay Mom."Luciano hurriedly climbed into their car. It has been five years since Maria gave birth. Maria completed the course and continued teaching. The bitterness of yesterday was buried in oblivion and was replaced by much joy, abundant life for Maria and her son.Leo and Maria became friends. Leo approached Maria when he learned the true story of Victor's life. Leo felt sorry for his friend. So when he found out that Maria was pregnant with Victor, the young man made up for his lack of a friend."Papa Leo!""Hey!""I thought you were still busy?" Maria asked."Ohh, no! I am not. How is our baby boy?""It's okay! Where's my six star?""Here!"Leo held out the new toy for Luciano. Luciano was very happy and
Maria's body is HEAVY and bought. But when he turned around, there was no one next to him. The girl got up and went straight to the bathroom to look at the clothes."Where's the clothes k—"Maria stopped talking when she saw a paperbag. She immediately opened it and saw a shirt and shorts including an undergarment.As Maria took off her clothes, the piece of paper fell.'Maria, I thank you for trusting me with a short period of time. This one night made me realize that, if you truly love someone, you need to set them free. Love is genuinely a mix of sacrifice and selflessness. And by this time, I will do your request. I will forget everything about us, everything about you. You are the biggest lesson I have ever learned in my life. We were like cigarettes, it would burn, it would give you satisfaction, it would make you addicted but in the end, we became smoke, everything will fade away. Please take care of yourself. Thank you for lending me this house.'Maria also saw the key to the
A week has passed since Victor was released. He didn't even want to accept the money James gave, but he insisted. He wanted him to start a new life. James made sure Cheng was safe in hell. It was against the law but he ended her life.He also made sure that the safety of his sister and Victor would be taken care of once he left the PhilippinesVictor is still waiting for his passport and clearance. Then he was able to leave the Philippines. The record of his name is being cleared so that there will be no problems with immigrations.Five repeated knocks awakened Victor's soul. He dropped the laptop and started to stand up to open the door. As he found out, it was Liam who was knocking on the door."Liam!""Sir!""Glad to see you again. Come and enter."The young man continued and that's when Liam saw Victor's simple lifestyle. A simple interior design in a peaceful subdivision."Good and you have gone to see me.""Of course, sir. Why do you seem to be saying goodbye?""Maybe my clearan
"Sir! Maria is inside the hospital!" Cindy started on the other line."What?!"James was worried about what his sister would do. The young man immediately called the staff to alert Maria.Maria is slowly walking using the fire exit going to the rooftop. He was not himself and only tears were falling in his eyes.While James's staff was going around the entire hospital, they found Maria. The girl did not calm down so she just stood in front of the guards."Sister! Damn, why did you leave so casually? You know how dangerous it is, we'll just catch Cheng."Maria was speechless and pulled out the recovered gun from her pocket.""I don't need this. I can't even shoot him or kill him. All I can do is to free him.""Sister."James felt sorry for his brother that's why he kissed him very tightly. Maria's crying continued."Re-open his case. I want to live in peace James. I don't want this feeling. I'm like a prisoner who can't escape.""I will do everything to exonerate Victor. Because I also
James COLLECTED all the documents he needed to catch Cheng for good. Cindy put down the answer she squeezed from Liam."Who is this from?""Liam's.""Seriously? Where did you find him?""I made a secret plan, I am sorry sir. Because my feet and hands are itchy in the truth. I know Victor is good. I also went to Mariveles and Subic. I saw Leo. I did not expect that but sort of this research was from him. I took the more delicate case that he didn't know about. Until I also saw Liam hiding. Leo was going to kill him because until now, Leo is still blind to the wrong findings evidence. That's all lacking. He has a lot of hatred for Victor because his parents died. And Black Eagle is the one who did it. Like you and Maria, he also comes from parents who are supporters of the Mafia Boss. He faked his identity to hunt down if who is the enemy. He hates Victor so much, to the bone. So I have a strong feeling that he is the one who has the order to stab Victor or kill him completely. That's j