AMARI FLEUR'S POV"Is this true?" Mr. Veron said and seemed still can't believe what he just heard. "You heard it right, so I look forward to your loyalty to the company. It seems that Mr. Buenaflor's loyalty was not in my company. That is why I decided to replace him. And according to Mr. Devera, I could trust you, Mr. Veron. And he is sure that your loyalty in the A&A Guevarra, so I hope I can count on you." I firmly said authoritatively. Mr. Veron immediately nodded and bowed his head to me. "Ms. Guevarra, I promise that I will work harder. I will also prove that you did not make a mistake in choosing me. My loyalty is to your company and you," Mr. Veron said. I nodded at him in response and glanced at Mr. Devera."Alright, you can go now, Veron. See you at the Annual General Meeting. Mr. Devera said, then shook hands with Mr. Veron. I sat in my swivel chair and waited for Mr. Veron to leave."Are you sure about this, Fleur? Timotheo Buenaflor is a great man; I don't see anything
WARNING: R-18 CONTENT AHEAD. READ AT YOUR RISKS. AMARI FLEUR'S POV"Fleur!" I know his voice very well. And even though my mind was screaming to ignore him, it was also my mind that was controlling me to stay with him. I removed his hands from my waist and faced him."Rafael," I felt like I ran out of words. We stared at each other's eyes, and I suddenly felt in heat.He stepped forward, looking into my eyes intently. I can't understand why I feel like I'm melting right now. He wasn't smiling; he was thoughtfully staring at me. As he approached, I felt a strange feeling. "What are you doing here?" Rafael coldly asked, but my mind remained blank, and I could not think of an answer. He snapped his fingers, which brought me back to my senses. "I-I just visited a friend," I utterly answered. Rafael stared at me."A friend? Do you mean a guy friend? Who?" Rafael asked seriously but immediately stopped when three employees passed at us."So, who is your friend? I am working here; maybe I
AMARI FLEUR'S POVEver since I got home last night, I was dumbfounded. I still can't believe I let something happen between me and Rafael again. But what surprised me is that I am the one who keeps wanting more of it. I supposedly walked away that day from him at the very beginning, but I let myself drown. I let Rafael own me not just once but multiple times.What happened between us was wrong. Rafael was already engaged, while I supposedly stayed away from him because it might destroy my plans. In the first place, letting him in my life was wrong. What I did to him in the past was now useless."Fleur? Are you with us?" I was brought back to reality when Crisha tapped me on my shoulder. I looked at her and flashed an awkward smile."I'm sorry. What are you saying again?" I asked. Crisha smiled and sighed."Are you really alright, Fleur? You've been deep in thought for a while." Trisha asked me worriedly. My gaze shifted to Raiko. He was staring at me, also. I can't answer Crisha's ques
AMARI FLEUR'S POV"Fleur?" I irritatedly faced the guy beside me. I was right. It was Kaizer, my ex-boyfriend. "Of all people, why am I seeing you right now? I am not even in the mood to speak with you," I said. Kaizer chuckled at me and then slowly walked towards me, which made me more annoyed."Come on, Fleur. It has been a long time. Don't you miss me?" Kaizer said, then flashed a smirk on his face. I rolled my eyes at him, which seemed to bring him joy. I rechecked my phone to find out where my rented car service was. However, I only received a message that it had been cancelled for a few minutes due to an emergency. "I missed you," Kaizer said, and with that, I suddenly burst out laughing, and he did the same thing. I don't know what it is with Kaizer that he seemed to make me laugh so easily. "So, why are you here? Don't tell me your date makes you wait here," Kaizer asked as he wandered his eyes around. I blurted out a sigh, which caught his attention."I supposedly had dinne
RAFAEL'S POV"Are you two sure that Fleur will come?" I impatiently asked Raiko and Crisha, who were now with me at the table. They both laughed at me and did not give a damn to answer my question."I hope you two did not tell Fleur I was here too. She won't come for sure," I added. Deep inside, I was hoping that Fleur would come. She had been avoiding me since something happened between the two of us. "Relax, dude. She confirmed that she will come, so don't be overdramatic about it," Raiko teasingly said. I hope she comes so we can talk about everything. I also thank Raiko and Crisha, who set up this dinner. I told them that Fleur kept avoiding me, and I badly wanted to see her."Oh! She already arrived; she is going up here," Crisha said, which made me smile but also made me feel nervous. I can finally see Fleur. I was practising some phrases while waiting for Fleur, and I couldn't stop smiling. I missed her. I've wanted to hug her since we last saw each other."Uh, she cancelled t
AMARI FLEUR'S POVEverything seemed perfect. I can sense that destiny was on my side. And right at this moment, my plan is almost succeeding accordingly. I can see above all the people who have arrived and are still coming. Everyone is excited. I saw Mr. Franco Devera and his wife, Mrs. Jeanette Devera, greeted by their son Klaus. He led his parents to their table. Meanwhile, Crisha and Raiko were already sitting at their table and busy enjoying each other's company.Later, I saw Lauren Sanchez, escorted by her uncle, Mr. Cy Veron. Some familiar people came and sat with them on one table. Everyone seemed excited and looking forward to this annual meeting, or they were on the verge of knowing who the CEO behind this company was. As I shifted my gaze to the entrance door, I suddenly felt a mixed emotion because of the next person to enter. It was Rafael, and he was wearing a black tuxedo and his hair was neatly fixed. I swallowed several times while staring at him from a distance. I s
AMARI FLEUR’S POV"All this time, I have been sure I love and want you in my life. But why do you keep pushing me away?” Rafael said in a frustrated voice. I was speechless and seemed to have swallowed my tongue. I didn't know what else I should say to him."Even then, I was not engaged. I want you in my life, but you keep pushing me away. It is you, and you keep running away from me," Rafael added. I lost more and more courage to answer him and defend myself. He was right, and I can't deny everything he said."Sorry to interrupt, but Fleur, Dad is looking for you." I breathed as a sign of relief when I heard that voice. I turned around and saw Crisha behind me. She is seriously looking at us. I nodded at her in response. I simply breathe and build the courage to talk without cracking my voice. I faced Rafael again, and I saw tears flowing in his eyes. I will give in to what I see, but I need to be strong and show him I am not affected. "I need to go," I said. Even though I really wa
AMARI FLEUR’S POV"Well, it's a long story, Miss?" I answered her and pretended to forget her name. She laughed a bit and then looked at her parents."I am Zerina Cortez, actually, its Mrs. Zerina Buenaflor, soon and these are my parents" Zerina said while glancing at her parents. I must say she is a great pretender. I can't believe that this is my mom's best friend. Oh. It should be my ex-best friend."Oh, so you are Zephanie Cortez’s mom?" I said, flashing a wide smile as if pleased to meet her. "So, it is true that you and my daughter are great friends,, Zerina said. I wwanted to rollmy eyes ,,but I stopped myself. Whatever. I was about to talk when I noticed that Zephanie was coming towards us. The great Timotheo Buenaflor was escorting her. "Oh my gosh! You never told me that you are the CEO of the A&A Guevarra. You seemed very secretive yet surprising. But it's okay, I'm thrilled. Oh! And it seems that you already knew my mom and my grandparents too. And you already met my fat
AMARI FLEUR'S POV"Fleur, please talk to me," Rafael pleaded but I remained silent and keep my distance away from him."Fleur, I have been waiting for you to come back, I kept searching for you. Then, now you are getting married to my brother?" Rafael added."Please, Rafael, let me go. I am now happy with your brother so leave us alone." I said to Rafael but he still continue following me."How about Aella, she has a lot of similarities with me, is she my daughter?" Rafael said which made me nervous."Rafael, please, don't do this, just let me go and stop concluding things," I said but what shocked me is when Rafael kneeled in front of me. "Please, Fleur, choose me, we can runaway together. You don't need to get married with my brother." Rafael said as he reached for my hands. "Are you insane? I can't hurt your brother just like that. I love him." I said which made Rafael stood up."Yes, I am insane. I lost my sanity because of you yet you can afford to hurt me like this." Rafael sa
AMARI FLEUR'S POVI was busy with my work when Neil sat beside me on the sofa while Aella was busy with her toys. Neil reached for the TV remote control and turned it on just in time for the Business News channel. It was his favorite channel, so Neil was so focused on watching. Suddenly, Aella came to Neil and sat on his lap; I smiled to see my son so happy."And here's our top businessman of the year, Mr. Rafael Villarante," the Interviewer said. I stopped my work and then got my attention. I couldn't take my eyes off the TV, especially when Rafael was smiling."Daddy," Aella said, which surprised me; she was looking at Rafael and calling him daddy."You look gorgeous, Mr. Villarante. Is it because of your love life?" The Interviewer asked, and I could see Rafael's smile. Does Rafael have a love life? Does he love someone else? I immediately reached for the remote and turned off the TV, not realizing that I was starting to cry. I rubbed it quickly, then fixed myself."Go back to your
AMARI FLEUR'S POVFLASHBACKI woke up in a putting room, and I was about to stand up from the bed, but I felt a headache. I couldn't remember why I had a zero, so I immediately looked for my phone."You're awake," said a man sitting on the edge of my bed. I frowned as I tried to recognize the man in front of me."Neil? Neil Gutierrez?” I said then laughed when I met my friend during my student years at the Business Academy, he smiled at me then walked closer."It's good that you still remember me; how are you feeling?" Neil asked. I smiled then shook my head at him."What happened to me? Why am I here in the hospital? The last thing I remember is that I was supposedly on my way to the airport to pick up my Mom," I said, then suddenly remembered my car on fire. I felt a headache so Neil immediately supported me."Don't worry, just relax, Amari," Neil said and smiled at me, but I suddenly remembered the men chasing me and shooting at my car."Neil, my life is dangerous. I don't know, bu
RAFAEL'S POVWeeks have passed, and we have asked all the houses closest to where the accident happened. We didn't see Fleur but continued to press charges against Zerina Cortez. We are very grateful to Mr. Cy Veron, who became the star witness in the case. Because of what happened, Zephanie seems to have lost his sanity, so he was admitted to the Psychiatric Hospital. When Zerina Cortez ended up in prison with her parents, Mr. Veron brought Zephanie's son, Mr. Veron, to another country to be treated there.Fleur's Mom couldn't stop crying because of what happened, fortunately Mr. was always by her side. Buenaflor. We only pray that Fleur is in good condition because, according to the police, there is no sign; they said they saw a trace of blood not far away. Fleur may have gotten out of her car before her car completely exploded."What's up?" Fleur's Mom asked me. I sighed as I shook my head. Fleur's Mom smiled at me and then hugged me."Don't worry, Rafael, we will see Fleur too." F
AMARI FLEUR'S POVAs I received a messaged from Mom, I immediately headed to my car to pick her up at the airport. Mom and Aunt Lilet already arrived and, in the meantime, she is at a restaurant, she will be waiting for me there to have lunch.I already informed uncle Franco about Mom and Aunt Lilet's arrival, which is why they are busy preparing their house for their arrival. I didn't even go home last night because there was no one there. Klaus let me stay at his condo unit while he went to Devera's family gathering. Their family invited me but I chose not to go because I wasn't in the mood either.I was driving when I noticed that my phone kept ringing. I checked the screen and it was an unregistered number that's why I didn't answer the call. But a few minutes have passed and it's still ringing. I swiped the answer button then turned on the loudspeaker."Hello, who is this?" I said while still driving the car."Son," Said a familiar voice on the other line. I suddenly felt a tight
TIMOTHEO’S POV"Sir, here is the second DNA test you requested." The hospital staff spoke and then handed me the DNA test I had done earlier.“Thank you.” I spoke sparingly then handed over an envelope containing money. I immediately went straight to my car. I decided to read the result when I got home that's why I drove home in a hurry.As I got home, I immediately went straight to the stairs and passed Zerina and Zephanie in the kitchen. It seemed that they didn't notice me which is good because I need someone to read the two DNA results I did.When I entered the room, I immediately approached the bed but the previous DNA test I had done was not there. I was about to call Zerina to ask her but I immediately noticed that the envelope I was looking for was on my table. When I touched the envelope, my forehead immediately wrinkled, it was already opened. But I ignored that and immediately read the results. It was a DNA test between me and Ms. Amari Fleur Guevarra.When we first met h
ZEPHANIE'S POV"Ms. Cortez?” Language of the private investigator which I hired."Sit down and give me updates." I said this then finished the wine I was drinking. The investigator sat in front of me and dropped an envelope."That's Ms. Cortez are the pictures I took yesterday.” Language of the investigator. I put down the wine glass and immediately reached for the envelope. As I opened it, it immediately dawned on me. It was Rafael and Fleur. They looked so happy together and took the photo at a fastfood chain. The next photo is them inside the car then followed by a photo which is Rafael was holding Fleur's hand. I immediately tore it up and threw it away."Just here? What else did you find out?!” I hate language."According to my source, they have known each other for a long time, about six years ago Ms. Cortez. They met at New York Fashion Week. Mr. Villarante was a model while Ms. Guevarra was a designer and one of the models too. Also based on my obtained information, after New
AMARI FLEUR'S POV"We're here," Rafael said. From the window I could see a vast land. I frowned then turned to Rafael.“Where are we? Shall we talk here?” I asked, and he smiled."Let's get out of the car first, I'll show you something," Rafael said, then got out of the car. I immediately went to the right side of the vehicle to open the car door."So, where are we?" I will ask. Rafael smiled at me and then pointed to a small hut."In that hut, that's where we're going," Rafael said. I frowned as I looked at the hut he pointed to."Why there? What's up?" I'm still curious. Rafael smiled and then suddenly pulled me by my hand. We both ran towards the hut he was talking about. And when we got to the front of itust admired it like that. This hut is just so beautiful up close. It looks small when you look at it from a distance, but it is big and up close.“I had it done two years ago. That was because Dad was forcing me to go home to manage his company. I don't have my own house here and
RAFAEL’S POVI went straight into the restaurant, where Zephanie was waiting for me. Supposedly, Zephanie and I will meet Fleur to discuss our wedding, but since everything is clear between Fleur and me, I will not prolong all of this. I am planning to end this arranged marriage because in the first place I did not agree to it. And if I were to marry anyone, it would be Fleur and no one else.As I walked towards Zephanie's table, I was slightly surprised to see his and my parents there. I immediately approached my parents and paid respect to them and the same to Zephanie's parents. Even though I was wondering, I sat down next to Zephanie. They all had big smiles on their faces, which worried me a little."I wasn't expecting you to be here, mom, dad." I spoke to my parents but they still smiled at me and so did Zephanie's parents."What's happening?" I whispered to Zephanie but she just smiled at me. "Let's wait for your wedding designer and then we'll talk about everything." Zephanie