"A-Adam," I uttered, my gaze fixed on him, and my body felt like a statue. I couldn't quite explain what I was feeling, especially when I laid eyes on him again, and now our eyes briefly met."L-Lola, how did you know I was here?" I quickly composed myself and avoided letting him see what I was feeling at the moment.Ugh! Goodness, Lola! You should act normal! You don't like that person, right?"O-ohh, sorry. You're wealthy, after all. You probably saw me on the CCTV," he sighed deeply. I noticed his Adam's apple move as he briefly scanned my entire body, then he slipped his hands into his pockets and averted his gaze from me.I couldn't help but chuckle softly, slightly lowering my head before speaking. "U-Uhm, actually, I saw you on the balcony... so I came to find you." I gestured with my eyes toward the balcony, and suddenly, his gaze shifted there too.After he saw it, he averted his eyes again. He scratched his head and let out a soft laugh.Suddenly, the surroundings became qui
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Lola Valderrama I cut the ribbons with a smile on my lips. It was actually the day of the opening of my new exhibit. I heard the applause from those people around me whereas I am surrounded by the press, guests, and some of my negotiators and buyers who excitedly wanted to deal with my artworks where it is now on display inside the exhibit. "Congratulations, Lola!" "You really deserved this!" I am happy for myself because I feel that many people believe and support what I achieved especially for this successful exhibit of mine right now. I thank god and my parents, who gave me this opportunity to continue and support me for having this kind of beautiful gift for me. I looked at mom who was now standing next to me. "Thank you mom for this opportunity..for everything.." I said and returned a sweet smile. "It's okay, sweetie. You deserved it. And I was really proud of you, Lola. Even your dad.." I approached and hugged her. I saw dad behind mom and just followed the two of us. "Da
"By the way, I want to see your artwork. Can we?" she asked excitedly. I nodded to her. I individually introduced to her the artworks I displayed and she was amazed while looking at it. There are more press came to interview Laurene and also me. But she didn't give an interview and just pulled me away from them. Oh, I see. I feel curious. I thought if it’s about this kind of stuff, she wanted the attention on her? I just shrugged and rolled my eyes. She was also really crazy and naughty sometimes. Until our feet take us to my renowned art gallery. "And this is one of the most renowned artwork of mine, Autumn Treasure.." I already know that she will be amazed at my paintings as well as what I showed to her. As I noticed, she was amazed when she reacted and when her mouth became an ‘o’ shape. "You really are versatile in painting. You really impressed me!" she said while still happily watching my Autumn Bellflower artwork. Then I gave her a smile. "Sweetie.." I turn back when I h
Lola Valderrama I opened my eyes because of the sunlight striking my face. I immediately rise from my bed and go to the sink once then I wash my face. As I'm finished, I get outside of my room to go there to the dining area to have some breakfast. While going downstairs, I already saw mom and dad sitting at the dining table. "Good morning!" I both kissed them on the cheeks. "Good morning also sweetie.." mom said and I immediately sat on the left side, facing mom and dad. I drank the fresh milk and at the same time, I took toast bread and chewed it. "It looks like you’re happy today. Isn’t it?" I stopped chewing for a moment when dad talked to me and as I looked at him. Then I resumed chewing my food. Of a sudden, I just looked at dad and then mom with curiosity. Do I really look happy? Oh, is it now a big deal to them? Am I not allowed to smile even if the reason is I just want to smile? My goodness. "Maybe, it's because of last night.." mom's cut the silence as they thought
Continuation... I took a bath and then I got dressed, wearing a blue cocktail dress. I just make myself simple. I just applied a little foundation on my face but I didn't put on makeup because I'm not used to it. And after all, I just thought of having dinner with him just to know if I could really trust him in terms of business and especially our negotiations. And I also thought that it would be a big help for me to expand my business. Speaking of this - yes, I called him earlier to inform him to talk about our negotiation. Mom and dad knew as I said it to them that I'll be having dinner with him so it might not be humiliating on his side. Because I feel that he might say that I’m just playing with him like that because I did not accept his offer even just for a short dinner. I know, it's nothing for me. I appreciate and am happy especially because he's one of my buyers. And of course, he's glad for it. Yeah, there's no anything else beyond it. I got off when I got out of my ro
Lola Valderrama I was still on the road driving my car and going back to my home. I know it's still quite far before I’ll be at home. When I was in the middle of the road, suddenly, the speed of the car slowed down until it stopped running. I was stuck up here in a dark place and there are almost no houses here. I also don’t see many people passing by. I was suddenly nervous. It seems an unlucky day to me! When I was on my way home, I ran out of gas! Ugh! I start the engine but it doesn't work at all. Then I tried again to start the engine to run it out many times but it wasn't working. Damn! How am I now?! I get outside in my car for a while to try to find a gas station. But, I just saw a signboard saying that the gasoline station will be on the exit of this road. My shoulders suddenly dropped. I feel a bit nervous right now. I tried to open the door of my car and I took my cell phone which was in my bag. I dialed Laurene’s number but it seems she doesn’t answer my call. I t
Lola Valderrama I opened my eyes and then I roamed it around.I immediately rose up when I saw that I laid down on the sofa. As I was seated, I tried to roam around my eyes again and I don’t know where I am now.I tried to stand up but I couldn't straighten my feet because I felt an ache in my left leg. Suddenly, I tried to look at it and I saw it had a bandage. I just sat down first to ease the pain from it.I suddenly remembered what happened to me last night. There are three men chasing me which makes me run. Until I stumbled and fell to the floor. I don't know what happened next and as suddenly, I lost consciousness afterward."You're awake." I turned to that person who spoke and I saw a man enter, coming from the door then he closed it.For a moment, I felt nervous and tried to embrace my body covering and protecting myself as it was all still fresh in my mind about what happened last night."W-who are you? W-where am I?" I almost stammered when I asked him because of my aghast.
"A-Adam," I uttered, my gaze fixed on him, and my body felt like a statue. I couldn't quite explain what I was feeling, especially when I laid eyes on him again, and now our eyes briefly met."L-Lola, how did you know I was here?" I quickly composed myself and avoided letting him see what I was feeling at the moment.Ugh! Goodness, Lola! You should act normal! You don't like that person, right?"O-ohh, sorry. You're wealthy, after all. You probably saw me on the CCTV," he sighed deeply. I noticed his Adam's apple move as he briefly scanned my entire body, then he slipped his hands into his pockets and averted his gaze from me.I couldn't help but chuckle softly, slightly lowering my head before speaking. "U-Uhm, actually, I saw you on the balcony... so I came to find you." I gestured with my eyes toward the balcony, and suddenly, his gaze shifted there too.After he saw it, he averted his eyes again. He scratched his head and let out a soft laugh.Suddenly, the surroundings became qui
Of a sudden—I turned my body again, facing the ceiling. I focused my gaze on it for a moment. I sighed deeply and tried to blink my eyes.At that moment, my sleepiness seemed to vanish when Adam suddenly crossed my mind as I opened my eyes again.And here—I tried to place my hand on my chest, where I could feel my heart beating strongly.While still doing this—I felt something strange in my stomach, and I found myself smiling like a crazy person while still staring at the ceiling, with thoughts of Adam popping up in my head—especially about what happened between us earlier and the days we've spent together.Ugh! Crazy, Lola! Why am I thinking about him? What's happening to me? Why do I feel this way about him?!As I realized this, I stopped smiling. I tried not to think about him and quickly closed my eyes.But after a few seconds, I still couldn't. I opened my eyes again when he crossed my mind."What's wrong with him that I'm feeling like this?! Am I falling in love with that man?!"
Afterward, I just focused on what I was eating, and suddenly I heard Dad cough."Oh, Heaven, you're here.." I heard Dad's voice say it.H-Heaven? Is he here? Did I hear it correctly? Is he here?And there—I noticed that Dad and Mom stood up. I didn't realize that Sally and Minda had finished eating and were no longer in their seats.About them—I quickly noticed that they started walking and turned towards someone. I noticed Dad and Mom were now back in their seats, adjusting themselves.Suddenly, I heard a soft cough in front of me.Regarding this—when I lifted my gaze, I saw Heaven standing before me.At that moment, my heartbeat suddenly quickened, and the surroundings seemed to momentarily quiet down.W-Wait—what? Why is he here? Is there something I don't know? Or is there something I should know? I asked myself while he was now seated in front of me.*************I slumped onto my bed as I entered my room after dinner and took care of myself. I feel tired and my body is somewhat
"Oh, Lola! Come on, your mommy and daddy have been waiting for you since earlier.." As soon as I stepped out of my car, Nanay Sally greeted me right away, and it seemed like she had been waiting for my arrival."Where are they, Sally? Did they just arrive?" I asked as she walked alongside me toward the entrance of the house."Yes. They were waiting for you in the kitchen. I told them you went to see your friend," she replied, and I nodded in confirmation.Speaking of them, I suddenly remembered that they were coming home, and it was almost eight o'clock in the evening when I arrived. Well, that's because my nosy friends, especially Laurene, didn't spare me from their questions about me and Adam.I told them what really happened, but they seemed disappointed because they thought something was going on between Adam and me. They honestly told me that Adam and I looked good together, and they would support us if we ended up together.Goodness! They are crazy girls.But talking about that
"Oh, Lola, you're here! Why did you take so long?""We've been waiting for you since earlier...""Yeah, we've been here for a while..." Laurene, Jane, and Summer asked in succession.I took a chair from the dining table, placed my purse on the table, and sat down. Summer was sitting on my left, busy with her makeup, while Jane was on my right, eating an apple.Meanwhile, Candice was busy looking at dresses, probably for Laurene, who seemed occupied with her cupcake.Speaking of this—what time did I arrive that they're reacting like that? They were probably here earlier, and I was the one they were waiting for. Ugh!"I-I got stuck in traffic, so it took me a while..." I made an excuse because they might interrogate me if I told the truth. These friends of mine are such gossip, and they might tease me about Adam.Speaking of Adam—suddenly, I felt a surge of joy in my heart, and I realized I was smiling.At that moment, I was snapped out of my thoughts when I noticed they were all lookin
So now he wants to be with his sibling because he doesn't want to be apart from him anymore, and he also wants to be together with their father whom he hasn't visited in a long time because he has a job that can provide for their family.So now, even though Tyler doesn't accept it, he waits and hopes that they will be okay. Adam believes that Tyler's heart will soften and he will understand because he knows Tyler well, after all, they are siblings.Yes, Mother Isabella and Amy know everything about this. They became the guardians of Adam and Tyler when Tyler stayed at the orphanage. So whatever happens, they are ready to accept Adam's decision, especially since Tyler has a loving family.I sighed and temporarily put those thoughts aside when I heard Adam speak."Thank you, Lola," he muttered, and without hesitation, I reached out my hand to shake hands with him.He reached out as well, and our hands met briefly.And suddenly, while we were doing that, it felt like an electric current
But wait, I tried to sneak a glance at Tyler and Adam, and there seemed to be a difference in their faces. I also realized that there was something about them that I couldn't understand or comprehend.Ugh! What's going on in my mind? All I know is that they are siblings and maybe I'm a part of that too.For now, I set aside the thoughts in my mind.Going back to Tyler, he has somehow grown dear to me. I don't want to neglect the child, especially after what I've heard and what happened earlier.At this moment, he immediately looked away, and I did the same, slightly lowering my head.*******"I'm sorry again for what happened earlier. And I hope you and Tyler can..." I trailed off, my head slightly bowed as I spoke those words to him. I heard him sigh."Thank you. I hope so too," he paused for a moment, and I tried to glance at him, but he was looking into the distance."Also, you don't have to worry about Tyler anymore. He was checked at the clinic, and he's fine," he added unintenti
"A-adam, if you would allow me, let me take him to the hospital for a check-up. He might have wounds or bruises. And I'll take responsibility because it's my fault... I caused the accident, so I should be blamed for what happened..." I humbly said as Adam and Tyler stood in front of me, with Tyler avoiding eye contact with Adam.I'm still not asking what the real reason is, but for now, I need to have Tyler checked by a doctor. I don't want to just leave what happened to him. Besides, it's my fault for what happened earlier.But I can't understand why Tyler seems to be avoiding Adam. Maybe it's about what happened earlier? Or is there another reason?And what is it? Ugh! Yeah, I'm confused.He briefly glanced at Tyler and then looked at me. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted, and I felt that his expression became serious as he looked at me and spoke."Thank you, but it's not necessary. He's okay considering the circumstances," he said, then he turned his gaze towards Tyler, who was now
I am driving my car towards Laurene's house because she asked for my help in preparing a surprise for Kevin tomorrow night. It's their sixth anniversary, and she also wants me and my friends to come up with ideas for what she can do tomorrow. It's almost ten in the morning, and I'm still on the road. The drive has been peaceful so far. It's only a few hours of travel, and I'm getting closer to her house.Suddenly--Sofia suddenly came to mind when she called me using a different number earlier.Yes, honestly, I'm prepared for whatever negative words or anything she throws at me. I just can't quite figure out if she's really being deliberate or if she's just teasing and trying to provoke me.Especially when she mentioned that it was her boyfriend Kade's birthday this coming Friday. It will take place at 6 PM, and she invited me to go there. As for this, I started wondering about my friends. She didn't mention if she invited them too, and I have no idea if they'll be going.Yeah, maybe s