Cali woke up early to jog for the first time. She thought that she should get fit again because she gained three kilos within a span of a short time. She needs to burn down calories because a celebrity needs to have perfect curves to avoid bashers and body shamers, especially in her hometown. Most Filipino have toxic attributes when it comes to biases.
Perci heard her footsteps as she descended the stairs. He stood up and called Cali, "Where do you think you are going?" He asked.
"Hmmm...jogging?" she replied. She is standing on the 4th level of the staircase. She had to stop because Perci distracted her.
"With whom?" he asked. He was leaning on the fiberglass divid
She went outside the penthouse. She stood up and stared at the jaw-dropping scenery from her distance. She can see the skyscrapers and city lights, the roads, and other parts of Singapore. It feels like she's seeing the entire city. The cold winds send chills to her body. The cold blow of air smells like Christmas to her. Cali dialed Remedios' number using her roaming contact number. "Good morning, Auntie."She greeted Laurence's mother. "You barely call. Are you really busy with the film? or is something more than that?" "Trust me, manager. It's a pure business. You know how much I love your son,"she replied, then heaved a d
She wore a sexy strapless golden branch Sequined mermaid tail dress. Everyone at the party is wearing a black suit and black outfit because it is the theme of the party. She was speechless when she saw the man on the stage as the emcee announced the new investor of her agency. It was her husband whom she left for fame and money. He looked at her with smugness on his face. Her heart beat fast when he descended the stage and went straight to her. He grabbed her hand and dragged her to the garden of the hotel. "Aren't you glad to meet your husband, whom you left for money and fame?"says Flint, the male lead of the drama. He was able to deliver the line with the right emotion, a bitter tone. Perci signaled the camera team to stop filming."That's it for today. See you guys next week. Happy n
"Babe, I mean Cali, where are you going?" He has been using that endearment for six months and sometimes he was confused. "I'm going to have a drink with the girls,"Cali replied pertaining to the second lead actress, the make-up artist of the second leads actress and her makeup artist. "Until what time?" He asked while fixing his tie. "I'll be at home before nine o'clock in the evening," Cali replied while putting on mascara."How about you?"she added. He glanced at the wall clock, it's six o'clock in the evening. "Probably tomorrow morning,"
She woke up with pain in her head. She squinted her eyes upon realizing that it is not her room. She checked on herself and asked herself if she had done a stupid thing again. She tried hard to recall what happened, but it stopped when she had fallen asleep on the bar. She stood up to leave Perci's room. She jumped in surprise when she saw a scary-looking lady with messy hair, messed-up mascara, and smudged lipstick on the body-sized mirror. She glanced at it again and realized it was her reflection. She touched her hair and smelled it. It does not stink; it opposed her expectation. She carries her face and almost twitches her hair. The make-up is scattered everywhere. "How kind Perci is for putting conditioner on my hair but did not even bother to remove my make-up?"
***** Perci, please wake up. **** Cali admitted that she overreacted because she thought that video would destroy her image, but it turned out to be positive. More netizens in the Philippines loved her even more. She had received a lot of comments like she's a cute girlfriend, sweet and wife material. They love the chemistry of Cali and Perci. They are rooting for her new drama, and they wish that they will be back soon in the Philippines. Well, they won't wait that long because the drama is over. Today is the closing party for the whole team. Perci is curling Cali's hair. She used Perci's passion for hairstyling and make-up. Well, they became friends although they are still arguing because they both have a bitchy attitude. "Make me the most beautiful at the party."
Perci was born in America. Therefore, he was a registered American citizen according to the jus soli law of American citizenship. His grandfather was a business tycoon and had established an agency for artists, actors, and actresses. Their family belongs to a clan, circles of distant relatives who also had different businesses and companies, but holds common shares of assets. His parents decided to stay in the Philippines when he turned one year old. That time his grandfather was sick. Perry had no choice but to help his father in the company. To protect Perci from the media, they had to keep his profile low. The time will come for Perci to meet the noisy world of the capitalist. When Perci turned eight, an unexpected thing had happened. He was with his mother at a grocery store. He got lost, and a matron appeared. He was crying while walking in every aisle of the store.
"Hello, mom." Perci is waiting for the helicopter while Cali is standing behind him, holding two pieces of luggage. "I'm sorry, but you need to ride an airplane this time. Do not worry. I already sent you the itinerary. You have 4 hours to go to the airport. Bye. I'm busy with the debut of our new girl group."Ceci hung up the phone without waiting for Perci's response. "Let's go."He took his luggage from Cali. "Where's the chopper?"Cali asked. "We're going on a plane." They surrendered the car they rented for one year. They hailed a taxi to get to Singapore Airlines.
The security team arrived to escort them to the SUV; however, the reporters have been throwing questions at them. "Is it true that you two are in a live-in setup while shooting for your drama?" "What can you say about the citizens who are called immoral and have no sense of decency?" "Ms. Cali, please answer our question!" "Ms. Cali!" "Ms. Cali." "Mr. Perci, please clear things for us." They kept on ignoring the questions until they reached the SUV. Perci and Cali removed the mask and shades. "How did this happen? I thought our arrival was a secret?"
A little misunderstanding can destroy everything because it's poisonous that it makes us forget the most beautiful moments we shared. But life is a rollercoaster. Thus, sometimes we need to fall apart to realize how much we need to fall back together. The moment we realized how much this someone means... will fate let us be with that person again?. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥
"I am the father of the twins, right?" he asked while keeping his eyes on her without blinking. Cali looked away and didn't say a thing. She was paralyzed to the spot, the menacing aura of Perci holding him in a tightening grip. "Damn it! Answer me!" She jolted when Perci shouted and threatened her with dead eyes. She spits on him, but Perci didn't mind it. He grinned and wiped his face on her clothes. "Why are you hiding my child from me?!"He is pinning her much more aggressively than before. She laughed and met his cold eyes, "Stop hallucinating!"
He went to the gym to keep his body in shape. After his exercise, he changed into comfortable red t-shirt and humble jersey shorts. He walked Perree into the lobby and kept on barking at Cali.She glared at him while the other two receptionists were admiring Perree's cuteness. "I rarely see you these days sir since ma'am Reese checked out,"says one of the receptionists. He flaunted a Colgate smile that irritates Cali. She rolled her eyes and rested her head on the chair. Her ears are with them but she acted disinterested. "Why is Perree barking on you, Cali? He looks excited to see you." Cali is uneasy because Perci might bring their past which she had hidden and
The mirror invites Perci to see his soul and the condition of his heart, to look past physical features. He sees nothing but a man in his 40's, single and broken. 'I wish I had not met you again.' He broke the mirror; it was the last mirror in his room because the rest is broken. A crack runs across the glass, finding the weaknesses that were once small. From a perfect mirror to something that is unrecognizable. He watches each fragment fly outward until they lie still yet vicious on the Marmol floor. Breaking glass has become his art and comfort. There is nothing more broken than his heart. Those fragments are nothing compared to his heart. He watched them shatter and release just a fragment of the rage that keeps him upright. He stood up and stared at the city lights from the glass wall whil
It has been a week since she received a message from Henry. She wondered what happened to that guy. There is no flower nor good morning from him. She shrugged her shoulders and focused on the kids instead. Today is her rest day, and she has no plan but to spend it with her angels. "Mommy, can you tell us about daddy? We still don't know his name, and we have not seen any picture of him,"says Perxeus while coloring his activity. "Mommy, the teacher told us to describe our daddy, but we don't know anything about him," Calici seconded. Cali's eyes darted around, panicking, looking for a way to evade their question. Her eyes widened in alarm, unable to look away no matter how much she wished to distract and not answer the
"Mom, your phone is vibrating. A guy named Henry texted you a good morning,"says Perxeus while holding her phone. She snatched it and messed up her son's hair."Who is that guy, mom?" "Are you replacing dad because he is with papa Jesus?"Calici pouted and crossed her arms. "Of course not, cupcakes. He is a good friend of mine. I'll introduce him to both of you, soon."She kissed their forehead. That guy who saved her daughter is Henry. Yeah, she finally asked his name. That guy seems like a very private person. Well, she cannot blame him, he is an effin billionaire that is why he is hiding his identity. They had a good talk yesterday, and he is a gentleman? —
The next day, he decided to visit Reese at her unit. He made sure that Cali was on her shift. He only wants to see her, even for a stolen second. He glanced at the information desk and prepared to be hurt again when their eyes met, only for Cali to look away.The same pain lingers on his heart; whether Cali is glaring at him or not looking at all, nothing much changes. He walked past her and went straight to the elevator. He glanced at Reese and thought that everyone around him need not know about Cali. "Smile," says Reese. She uses her two fingers to move Perci's lips. "I’m not in the mood, I came here because Liah and Albert want to throw a party at your place." "Was it because of the receptionist named Cali?” He looked away an
Perci was busy with C.M Industry, but Cali still visits his mind often. Just like today, he had stopped reviewing the ratings of the company. He stared at their scratched wedding pictures; no matter how many times he folds it and throws it, he only ends up picking it again. When the investigator sent it to him, he printed it and kept it. He closed his eyes and hurt himself again by stabbing Cali's last word to him. It hurts more than a stab from a sharp object. Cali's words are not just a knife but also a poison that is slowly killing him. "It's because I do not want to cross paths with you ever again. So, please leave me alone. Forget that we had been together for almost two years." He has this misty-eyes that is hiding a tear which he does not want to be fre
Reese had a good night's sleep thanks to Perci’s effort in giving a comfortable place to stay. She stood up when her phone rang. Ceci is on the other line, obviously to ask if Perci did come to the airport to escort her. "Reese, did Perci escorted you?" "Yes, Auntie."Her hunch is right. "How are you guys doing?” "We had a small talk yesterday and he told me that he used to marry a woman named Cali but they had separated six years ago." The other line was filled with dead air until Ceci broke the silence."Yes, that woman he married eloped with another man.”