Right at the instant, nigel appeared infront of his assistant and grabbed his collar. "What did you say? Who's name did you mentioned?" The man was startled at his boss's unexpected exaggerated reaction. "I-its Nathalie Andeza sir.... n-nathalie Andeza" "W-what was he said it's all about?" Nigel seems to be agitated "Sir, I don't know.... I didn't look at the fax they send yet." Nigel hurriedly went to his office, he immediately took all the papers on the fax machine and looked at them carefully. "Come here!" He called his assistant. "Help me to find the fax you had said." After a while: "Sir, here it is." Nigel read it abruptly. The fax was a little mysterious, it didn't say anything about the details but it was hinted that a surprise was waiting for him. It also said he will meet a person that he thought had long gone in this world. He pondered for a moment then he thought Nathalie. He didn't want to assume about it's meaning, but it clearly indicated that his ex-wife was st
Nigel slowly turned to his back. He stood up in awe as he was gawking at the woman while she's making her way toward his direction. He wasn't sure if his eyes suddenly obtained some defects or if it were just deceiving him, he almost rubbed it just to clear his eyesight. "N...n-nathalie?...." He blurted out with a little difficulty. After that, he couldn't speak again. Nathalie doesn't seem to take his reaction seriously. "Hello Mr. Sarmiento, long time no see." She then pulled a chair and sat down elegantly. When Nigel came back to his senses, he suddenly grabbed her and pulled her upright. "Y-you did not die?" He asked in disbelief, he choked as if he's about to burst to tears at any moment. "What's happen to you? W-why did you dissapeared? Do you know I'm almost gone insane? Where have you been in all these years? Why didn't you contact me? Nathalie...." Nathalie frowned and tried to get rid of the man's tight grip. "Mr. Sarmiento, you don't seem to think to mind your action C
Four people are now gathered together as they scrutinizing an unknown young man in their living room. The man was well-mannered, has a good looks despite looking a little matured due to his rimless glasses. His black hair is well-combed at the back of his head and his polo shirt and trousers are quite neat without creases.Seeing his awkwardness, Lucille broke the silence. "Um excuse me, may I ask who this gentleman is?" The visitor stood up and introduce his self politely. "I'm sorry for my sudden visit without informing you, ma'am. I'm Michael Lorenzo, but you can call me Mike.""Okay, nice to meet you Mike..." Lucille stretched out her hand to shake hands with the him but her husband pushed it away. "Be direct, which among us are you here for?" Armando asked in a serious tone.The young man scratched his head in embarassment. "Actually, I...." He didn't know how to say his aim properly specially since he's infront of everyone and armando with his deathly gaze. He couldn't h
Nathalie walled slowly in daze towards the man who's looking and waiting for her. When she got closer, she noticed his creased brows and his scowling face. "What's up Mr. Sarmiento? Are you–" she has to stop halfway when the man suddenly grabbed her arm and dragged her somewhere. "Let me go! Where are you taking me?" Nathalie tried to break free from his claws but the man tightens his grip. "Say, what do you need from me, do you have to do this?" She asked annoyingly while rubbing her arm."What are you doing in this kind of messy place, just when you had change your interest? Aren't you uninterested with the noisy places like this? And you even surrounded by men! Nathalie, just what are–""Wait....." Nathalie chimed in. "Do you dragged me just to lecture me? Mr. Sarmiento, have you check your identity and your relationship with me before you doing this? Have you thought, what right do you have to question me, are you my family? Who do you think you are?"Nigel slid his hand throug
It's no wonder if Nathalie didn't have any recollection about the sweet moment of the two of them because of his cold treatment towards her during their marriage years. Now, Nigel can't pull even one good memory to say that he's once a good husband to her. About her said one-sided love, he can't say anything about it. "I admit, I was wrong..... If... if I could turn back the time...." The bar went pin-dropped silent and the situation became seriously awkward. Nobody wanted to disturb the moment, they could only glance to each other. They couldn't even make a rustling noise while the others barely breathing, they look back and forth at the two. Nathalie let out a sighed. "Forget it. It's already in the past, let's move on." Nigel wanted to say something but he can't figure out what ought to say, he just sitting there quietly while clenching his fist. Michelle cleared her throat and speak up to somehow get rid of the awkward ambience. "Alright, and this is how we conclude, thank
Lucille who's making a glass of milk at the kitchen looked out the moment she heard a soft footsteps. she went to the living room and saw her daughter sitting at the sofa in a daze. "Nat, it's getting late, what are you doing there?" She asked but her daughter doesn't seem to hear anything. She came infront of her and wave her hand on her face. That's when nathalie snapped from her deep thoughts. "Mom..." Nathalie called, still in daze. "What's happened to you? I've been calling you for a while. Is something's bothering you?" "Well, there is...." Nathalie hesitates whether to ask her mother about her ex-husband. She didn't want to bother herself about his affairs but she couldn't help to wonder and she felt that she's not going to settle not until she figure out about it. "Um, about Nigel..... Mom, do you know if Nigel is in relationship?" After asking away, Nathalie averted her gaze when she saw the suspicious look from her mother. "W-why are you looking at me like that?" "Why
"Good morning Mr. Valdez, I'm stuck in a traffic, sorry I'm late." "It's alright Ms. Andeza, I'm just arrived ten minutes ago." The man got up from his seat and pulled one for Nathalie. The two sat down and exchange their greeting before the man called the waiter. The two chatted happily while eating their sumptuous meal. "I haven't eat my breakfast so I ordered a lot, does it turn you off Mr. Valdez?" Nathalie asked while munching her food, her cheeks was bulging like a squirrel. "No worries Ms. Andeza, it's actually nice to see a woman who didn't restrain herself from eating a lot. You know women nowadays always care about their figure so they always eat a little." "That's true, but I'm different. I don't get plump easily in just one heavy meal so its fine for me to eat more. I don't even restrain myself if I'm starving." "Then, I think I shouldn't restrain myself either. I am a man and I have much a bigger appetite than you. What do you think, should we compete?" Nathali
Nigel didn't hesitate, he rushes out and chase after his ex-wife, but they seemed to play tug and war when Nathalie refused adamantly. Mr. Valdez stepped in to help her. "Bastard, let go! You're so shameless, are you that desperate?""Don't meddle to us, mind your own business!" Nigel retorted. This guy have a nerve to threathen that he might lose his job but he just smirk on him. He didn't look scared in whatever this guy might capable to do, for him, he's just like a jumping clown.Out of madness, Mr. Valdez finally called a security, but when it came over, Nigel introduce himself that made him dragged Nathalie away freely without any restrictions.Mr. Valdez left in a daze, never would he imagine that that man he called bastard was non other than a young elite businessman Nigel Sarmiento, the one he had planned to have business deal in the future. Thinking what he had done and said to him, he finally realized that the man might mocked him because of his naivety. After some thought,
"Here..." Eman, Armando's assistant, looked puzzled as Francesca abruptly handed him her luxurious shoulder bag. She had carelessly shoved it into his chest. They are now walking together as he escorted her to the meeting room."Hey, be careful with that," Francesca said. "It's a limited edition from Pr*da, and it's worth millions in your currency. If you damage it, your salary for ten years won't even come close to covering the cost."As soon as Eman heard the woman's words, he felt a mix of anxiety and annoyance. He had been working for the company for a long time, but this was the first time someone had treated him like this. Even the business partners of his boss were respectful to him, despite him being just a lowly assistant. So, he couldn't help but wonder where this rude and arrogant young woman came from, especially since she was just the daughter of one of the company's foreign investors. It seemed like she wasn't taught good manners by her parents, and Eman couldn't
Lucille went puzzled when Nathalie suddenly rushed downstairs. She followed her and caught up to her by the phone. "Nat, who's this Mr. Davis guy and why are you in such a hurry?" Lucille's eyes widened as a realization dawned on her. "Wait a minute, don't tell me you're actually dating him? Nat, he's old! If I'm not mistaken, he's probably around your dad's age." She approached Nathalie, who was busy on the phone. "Come on, spill the beans - who's Mr. Davis really?""Mom, can you just relax? I'm not dating him, no. Mr. Davis is the representative of the foreign investors in our company." Nathalie replied without looking at her, too busy with what she was doing. Lucille finally calmed down. "Good thing it's just that. Oh, Nat, I don't think I could handle it if you had a boyfriend that old." Meanwhile, on the other line: When Mr. Davis saw the number from Armando's residence on his caller ID display, he cleared his throat for a moment before speaking. "Yes, Mrs. Andeza?""Goo
Nathalie quickly stood up, the sudden chaos also drawing attention from the other diners. "Nigel!" She hastily approached him, almost embracing him just to prevent him from charging. She looked at his face, his brows were furrowed and he had a dark and gloomy expression. This was the first time she had seen him this mad. "Co-cousin?.... Nigel, wh-what's going on here?" Asked Nigel's cousin, who owned the restaurant. He was immediately informed by the waiter that a commotion was happening, but he had no idea that it was his cousin who was involved as they rarely saw each other due to their busy lives.Nigel completely ignored the guy on the floor, he quickly grabbed the paper bag and its contents, and then yanking Nathalie's wrist to pull her out of the restaurant. Just as they stepped out, the guy's phone suddenly rang. He was still wincing in pain as he struggled to pull out his phone from his pocket. "H-hello... They... They went outside... The man punched me and I think I got o
"Oh, Nigel!" Armando exclaimed with a smile as the man walked into his office. "Good afternoon uncle. I hope I'm not disturbing you."Not at all! Why would you say that? You're welcome here anytime... By the way, Nathalie mentioned that she came from your place last night. How's your mom?" Nigel took a seat first. "She's doing fine, thank you." "I think, we should have dinner together sometime, just a simple one, so we can catch up personally.""Sounds good, uncle. Then I'll wait for your call," Nigel agreed."Anyway, why are you here, do you need something? Just let me know." Nigel seemed hesitant. "Well, um... I know I haven't been asking for your permission whenever I invite Nathalie out, even just for simple dinners, but... I feel like since... um, since I'm courting her, it's only right that... that I ask for your permission whenever I invite her out somewhere."A sudden silence took place. Nigel slowly raised his eyes, as Armando didn't respond. His heart began to beat
After dinner, Nigel took Nathalie to the outskirts, according to him, to help their digestion. While they strolled along the lake's edge, both of them were quiet because they didn't know what to talk about. Nathalie felt awkward, wanting to break the silence but not knowing what to say. Little did she know, Nigel was feeling the same way. He walked behind her, his eyes fixed on her as she walked ahead. His gaze was almost as if he was guarding her. "Nat..." he called out softly."Nathalie stopped and slowly turned around. "About Mr. Davis, I feel like he has something against you and uncle Armando. Be careful around him."Nathalie became puzzled "Why did you say that? I don't recall doing anything he wouldn't like. Did he and my dad have conflict?"Nigel shook his head. "I don't know. Just keep your distance from him and don't let him get close to you.""How about his daughter—""Same. You saw what she did earlier, didn't you? Just avoid them." "Um, okay."After that, Nathalie
"Hi Mr. Sarmiento~" Franchesca chimed in. She inserted herself between Nigel and Nathalie, deliberately blocking the latter from Nigel's view. Nigel scowled at her rude behavior, but he didn't want to give her attention. He glanced at Nathalie, who was now behind Franchesca. She was partially hidden because the foreign woman was taller than her and had a more huge frame. "Let's go, Nat. Let's talk somewhere else," Nigel suggested."You're leaving with her? No!" Franchesca exclaimed. Nigel furrowed his brow while Nathalie went speechless because of the woman sudden appearance and attitude. "Excuse me, miss?" "Let's just ignore her, let's go." When Nigel grabbed Nathalie's arm to lead her away, Franchesca immediately reacted. She swiftly removed Nigel's hand and secretly pushed Nathalie. The latter lost her balance and her body pressed against the wall. That's when Nigel's disposition turned bad.He intend to ignore Franchesca, thinking she was acting like a kid seeking attention,
"Dad, tell me more about Nigel." Franchesca asked while her dad was driving them home."Why do you want to know about him, do you like him?" "Kind of. Is he's taken?" "No. What do you like about him?" "Well, he's handsome, his tanned skin look good with his demeanor as a businessman." "That's it?" Her father asked."Well, yeah..... Is there anything else?" "Okay, I'll help you. But make sure you will really get him, don't disappoint me.""Sure!"When Mr. Davis got home, he started investigating Nigel's connection to Armando and Nathalie. He was curious about why Nigel seemed so concerned about them. So, he got his private investigator, who worked at Armando's company, to dig up some dirt. But what he found out left him stunned - Nigel used to be Armando's former son-in-law and he is Nathalie's ex-husband! "Are you sure about this? This is complicated..... Okay, I trust you on that. I'll wire the money to your account tomorrow."Mr. Davis paused for a moment before call
"Where are you off to so early?" Mr. Davis asked while sipping his coffee in the living room, as his daughter was about to leave the house."Oh yeah, Dad, I forgot to tell you that I'm actually going an an out of town trip with my friends.""Out of trip? Where's that? Why are you telling me this now?" Just then, his cellphone rang. "Hold on, don't go yet.""Why? I might not make it on time for our meeting," His daughter's protested as she's getting impatient.Mr. Davis ignored her and answered the call. "Hello?" He suddenly had a surprised reaction. "Oh, Mr. Sarmiento! Yes?... Are you inviting me? Really?... Okay. Alright, I'll go. Now?... Alright."A flash of shrewdness appeared in Mr. Davis' old face after the phone conversation. "Just look at it, It looks like things are going in my favor.""Dad, can I leave now? My friends might be waiting for me.""No, you're not going anywhere. You're coming with me," "What?! I don't want to! I have a commitment.""Stop complaining, Franchesc
It was still early when Nigel went to Nathalie's company, he went straight to Armando's office. As he walked in, he was surprised to see Nico and Nathalie already there. Armando's assistant, Eman, was also present."Good morning, Uncle. Good morning, Nat... Good morning, Mr. Andeza, Mr. Joselito."When Nico caught sight of Nigel, his eyes landed on the bandage on his forehead. He felt an inexplicable feeling, he looked down and seemed lost in thought."Good morning, Nigel. Come in." Armando instructed his assistant to get a chair. "Uncle, is it true that the person who rammed into us last night got away?" Armando let out a disappointed sigh. "Yes. Unfortunately, there aren't many CCTV cameras in the area where that car exited." Nigel thought for a moment. "May I see the footage?"They all headed to the monitoring room and watched the only footage of the vehicle that was caught on their CCTV. Nico's face scrunched up in disappointment. "Is that all? Aren't there any other reco