Miguel's P.O.VIt's been a long time since I left Dad's company and started working for his rival.Since then, he found out about what he's been up to and his control over my life, I haven't heard from him. Mama sometimes talks about him. Mama never stops loving Dad from afar. So I wasn't surprised when she agreed to their deal."Brother!""What Brother? Aren't you older than him." Auntie's comment.I went to their mansion without saying anything. I didn't catch my dad and only the mother was left."Oh? I thought you forgot about this family? Why are you here now?" he sat on the sofa, Cheska sitting next to him."I want to talk to Dad." my simple answer."Wow. You still call him Daddy. After you embarrassed him. What sane child works for his father's enemy. That's you, Ice!" she pointed at me."Stop that! Go to the office. Follow me." Dad appeared from behind me.I immediately followed him. We silently walked through the corridors to his office in the mansion."Did you send all this?
Don't Listen to them. You are the ony daughter of the CEO" I advised Cheska."Exactly what I'm doing. I don't listen to them because they're not the ones paying my salary. My mental health suffers; there are times I can't work properly because of what they say. Sometimes, I can't even sleep when I hear their words. It's really tough, you know? Sigh," Cheska complained."You're right. If I take over Dad's company, do you think I'll be a good steward of it?" I asked Cheska."You're good, Ice. You're diligent too, but it's hard if you're the one dealing with Dad's actions," she replied, running downstairs. I immediately followed her. I was about to speak, but I saw Tita's eyes staring at me."Maybe you're happy with Mama now. Have you told Dad to come back to you and leave us?" She asked with her arms crossed."Mom! Ice isn't interested in the whole family. Don't think too much. Maybe Dad wasn't a good father or husband right now. I'm sure he doesn't intend to leave you and find someone
Aira Jane's Point of View"Wait! Stop right there!" I tapped Miguel who was driving.I opened the door and quickly got out. "Hi, can I buy 6 pieces?""Do you want them wrapped in plastic or are you going to eat them here?" the vendor asked me. I nodded in response. I was surprised when Raven nudged me. "So particular with your 'can I buy,' huh?" Raven teased. I just rolled my eyes at him and took out the money."Lumpiang gulay is your favorite?" Miguel asked when I got back into the car. "Yes, you know your mom's version of lumpiang gulay tastes better," I proudly replied."Do you want some?" I offered to Raven. He accepted it."You're rich and yet you're giving away just lumpiang gulay for free," Raven teased. I immediately snatched back what he was holding. He immediately moved away."You're complaining, but you're going to eat it anyway. How about you?" I also offered it to Miguel. "I can't eat, I'm driving!" he replied."Oh well, bite!" I brought the lumpiang gulay I had bitten to
I just shrugged and watched him. "Oh yeaaaaaah! Got it! One monkey, yeheeeey. So where's my kiss, baby?" he teased me with a pout. I gave him a quick peck, nothing serious for public display. His exaggerated reaction made it seem like it was our first kiss."Hey! That's enough of your antics. You shouldn't have taken that if it wasn't for me," I pretended to be upset.He looked at it and was disappointed with what he got. "Hahaha, your mood changes so quickly. Let's go over there. Our tokens are running out because of that rigged machine," I pulled him towards the basketball machines."Stay here. You go there," I instructed him. He furrowed his brow. "Oh? Why again?" I asked him."I want us to be together there," I pulled him again and inserted two tokens. The balls came out, so I quickly shot, and so did he until we ran out and ended up playfully competing for balls with Miguel."Isn't this fun?" he asked me as we ate turon he bought from the mall. Turon with jackfruit."This is alwa
I woke up early feeling refreshed from a good night's sleep. After my morning rituals, I went downstairs to eat and head to the office."Good morning," I almost stumbled when I heard Miguel's voice. He frowned as he approached me. "What are you doing up so early?" he greeted me, and I welcomed him."I wanted to have breakfast here," he held my hand and led me into the dining area. "Wow, you look so cheerful. What's going on?" I asked him."Nothing. They say the food here is delicious today," he pulled out a chair and helped me sit down."Who told you that?" I teased."Guess who!" Before he could answer, Ken walked in, heading towards the dining area."What are you doing here?" They exchanged gestures that showed they were really close."Don't pretend. Sit down and eat. You two are always close, so I bet you suggested he have breakfast here," I looked sharply at Ken."Hehehe, of course, it's always just us eating here, almost every time. Even Kuya Jan and Shane don't join us. I wonder
"Let's have lunch? What time is your break?" I read from Miguel's text.I didn't reply because I hadn't opened his message. I just read it from my locked phone. There were many Finance budget and everyday sales items I needed to check. I'm auditing them because I've been away for a while. I do have trust issues and I don't easily trust Raven's audits. Don't get me wrong. Raven is smart, I just have my own quirks. Hahaha."You have a pick-up!" Raven pouted towards the person waiting at the door."Lunch? Looks like you're busy. I brought lunch here instead." He lifted the paper bag he was carrying."Come in. Kind of busy though. Unlike you, it seems. If your work isn't up to par, I'll definitely tell Ate May to scold you and not give you special treatment." We walked into the small pantry inside the office."Veen! Come join us for lunch," I invited Raven. It was just the two of us in this room, while outside were our HR and developers."Looks delicious. Do you do this every day?" Miguel
"Go ahead, you guys go first. I'll be fine. I just need to finish this and I'll go home too. Don't worry about me," Raven assured me.Miguel had been waiting outside the office for a while now, and I couldn't leave because I was worried about Raven. I know she's a strong woman, and I know this isn't the first time she's been heartbroken."Are you sure? Miguel and I can take you wherever we're going," I insisted for the fifth time.He stood up, walked over, and leaned on my shoulder. "I don't want to be a third wheel. I know you're worried about me, but I really am okay. You don't need to worry. Besides, I already have a plan—I'm going to attend the wedding to get closure. For me to move on. Come with me!" He faced me, raising his eyebrows.I sniffed and pretended to think. "I'll talk to Miguel. If he agrees, that would be our first trip together as a couple."He let go of my arm and sat down again. "Don't accompany me. You'll just make me a third wheel." He frowned while saying those
"Ms. Aira, someone wants to talk to you," one of our employees knocked on our door.It was just me in the office with Raven. She didn't come in, but I messaged her to rest, and I'll handle things here for now."Ah, who is it?" I asked without looking up."It's me!" I was startled by the familiar voice, so I quickly looked up. It was the man behind everything. The man greedy and hungry for power. I felt nervous but immediately fought it off. I didn't want him to see that I was still afraid of him, after almost a year."Leave us, Mau. Please lock the door. Thank you." He left immediately and as I told him, he locked the door."What's the reason for this visit?" I asked without respect. Since the day he threatened me, I've lost all respect and regard for him, even though he's Miguel's father.Mr. Martin Santiago was now standing in front of me."I heard you and my son are back together. Aren't you ashamed? What if he impregnates you again and leaves?" I could see he was just trying to pr