Natalie's POVMonths passed as I was about to graduate in college. I managed to get through my studies well, which I used to not to miss all the time. Until now I still haven’t had a boyfriend.There are also many who flirt with me but I don't like them. My friends wondered why I didn't have a boyfriend until now.If they ask me, my answer is I will come to that too, don’t worry! Maybe I just became comfortable with being single. No worries and bothers.Once at dinner, Daddy suddenly asked about my grades."How's your grades, hija?" Daddy asked.Mommy also looked at me smiling."It's okay, Daddy," she boasted."You're the one Mommy, to take a look at my cards next week. Only this week we finished our final exam," I announced."No problem, hija, I will come and get it. We will be excited to see your grades," Mommy assured me."Thank you, Mommy.""Welcome, hija, I know you are striving to improve your education," she said.It sounds good to hear that they appreciated my effort. Mommy not
Natalie's POV"Wow, frown me more, you look better," said John Dave who made me laugh out loud."Yeah, I know I'm beautiful," at the same time I flipped my hair and I even poised.That, you really matter, you can be a model," he suggested."Thank you, John Dave," I said and sat down next to him."Have you had a snack yet?" He asked."Because I'm still full." He added."Did you, did you have a snack too?" I asked back to him."I don't have snacks anymore because I'm going to have dinner when I get home."It was as if my heart was pounding because of what he said. Is he saving or dieting on purpose?"It's better to eat dinner so the brain has food when reviewing." I said it straightforwardly and I can't believe that I can speak with sense, because I used to be purely rude because of the influence of my crazy friends.But then, now I am sober. I've changed, haven't I?"Oh, shut up, Natalie?" My thoughts said."Ah, nothing. I just thought I was finally going to graduate.""Congratulat
Natalie's POVAfter my graduation, I didn't work because I wanted to rest before thinking about applying for a job.John Dave and I still have the same set-up. Every afternoon we meet when he gets home from his studies. In the morning I got out but I only went to the mall.My friends have their own jobs and they are still gimmicking every night. I still didn't go with them whenever they wanted me to.One afternoon while John Dave and I were talking, he confessed that he wanted to date me. I froze at his words. I even taught myself to make sure he was talking about me.He wants me to be his girlfriend? That he doesn't know what my past is? I was dumbfounded by what he confessed."D-do you want m-me to be your g-girlfriend?" I repeated to him but stammered while looking into his eyes.I turned my gaze in another direction because I couldn't meet his gaze. Silence prevailed between the two of us as we stared. He was the first to break our silence."Yes, Natalie, I want you to be my girlf
Third Person's POVJefferson didn't show himself to Natalie in a few months since he planned to make out with her.When Natalie left him at the party, he wanted to run after her but he didn't because the driver arrived on time. After a few days he thought about talking to Natalie at the right time.The decision came, he wanted to talk to Natalie, which led him to be forced by her. Because of his insistence on the girl to talk to him, that's when he tasted the fist from John Dave just to protect Natalie from him.He was hit by a strong man, the reason for him to wince was the pain caused by the young man's punch. Since then, revenge on John Dave has never gone out of his mind.He is secretly spying on John Dave because he is very angry with him, especially considering that the person who became his rival with Natalie is only a merchant. Not only did he become a rival but he even punched him before, which he could not accept until now.Neither of the two is no longer his friends or
Third Person's POVWhen Jeff looked at John Dave's unconscious body he backed away because he remembered how he had been punched before. He was scared so he slowly left the room and approached the four people who were eating."After you eat, blindfold him and tie his hands and feet to the big tree outside.""Dude, it's early in the morning. He won't wake up right away because it takes a long time for our sleeping pills to wear off," Nilo whined."We can drink wine later," Mario added happily."Yes, while guarding that sleeping merchant!" Bert agreed.Jeff could do nothing but give in to his companions. After eating, the four of them were drinking with him.His companions were making a lot of noise but no one could hear them because their hideout was far from civilization.They continued to drink alcohol while Jeff was just lying there. He doesn't want him to be completely drunk because his colleagues can't do what he's asking them to do.He didn't make a mistake because the four q
Natalie's POV"What kind of feeling is this? I've been nervous for a while but I don't know the reason. I am not drinking coffee either to get nervous." I said in my mind while I was tossing and turning in bed.I got off my bed to grab the TV remote control from the bottom drawer of the cabinet. When I grabbed the remote control, I immediately turned on the TV.I brought the remote control to my bed, sat down and set the movie to watch. Yes, I will watch it first because until now I can't sleep.I still don't want to be visited by sleepiness, I'm not always like this. I swear this just happened to me.That's right, the show was a comedy and my favorite actors performed. I adjusted my position on the bed and put the remote control down on the bedside table.I pulled the blanket and covered half of my body while I laughed with what I was watching. It took me a while to watch so I decided to look at the clock hanging on the wall.My lips parted because it was only ten o'clock at ni
Natalie's POVI held my senses because I was thinking about the dream I had about John Dave. Did something bad happen to him that's why I didn't see him earlier? How could something bad happen to him when he doesn't have an enemy and it's been a long time since he and Jeff happened.Speaking of Jeff's name suddenly made me nervous so I shook my head because of my thoughts about that man. Just then I glanced at the clock and it was past nine o'clock.I knew the mall was open so I hurriedly got dressed. When I came down, I hadn't met my parents yet, so I said goodbye to Aling Mercy.I immediately went to the garage and started my car. I would pass the school where John Dave teaches karate so I planned to stop there in case. I thought it was disturbing so I just continued driving to the mall.I spent my time shopping alone until lunch time and I ate at the restaurant with my favorite food. I'm walking around again and it's window shopping now and I'll buy next time. After window sh
Join Dave's POVThe cool breeze touches my skin. My feet are tingling and my body feels heavy.My eyes were also closed while thinking about what I did because my body responded differently. I tried to open my eyes but I could not see any light.I tried to move my hands but I felt pain. I moved my feet next because I was numb. I couldn't explain what happened.Why is it like this? I quickly understood the situation and knew that I was tied and my eyes were blindfolded so I could not see any light.My suspicion was correct because I moved my body several times but I was just in pain. Who did this to me? What do they need from me? Who are the people I've fought with or bumped into?What about my karate students? They are still children and they all follow my teaching. I thought deeply without moving. Wait, last night I felt something strange until I smelled something unpleasant and that's why I got dizzy. But before I lost consciousness I heard someone talking. Could they be
Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established."*****John DaveI am always busy but I must start my dreams for me and Natalie. This is to start the process in my Plans when I discover the money left for me.I did a lot of investigation and research to get everything right. I approached the best construction here in the City and none other than the Figueroa company. As you know, I have confessed to Mr. Figueroa with everything I had and he wasn't even surprised.It was also there that I found out that they owned the bank where I deposited my money. I was embarrassed and felt belittled when I found out. Mr. Figueroa even laughed at me. He and his wife said they knew about me and I wasn't shocked by that. I apologized for my secrecy but they said it was my right because they understood everything.Whatever my plan is, they will support me and they won't talk to Natalie. I am lucky with them, especially with their daughter. I feel better about everyt
1 Corinthians 13:4-5Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others,it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.*****NatalieI'm sitting on the long sofa here in my room while watching a movie. Mommy's cat Chessy was on my lap. I caressed it's back up and down.Suddenly, the two employees I talked to earlier entered my mind. I smiled at the scene I saw on both of their faces. Fear and anxiety were depicted on their faces. They thought maybe it seemed I was going to eat people. Anyway, they apologized and I forgave them.They promised not to do it again and I believe them. If they can't do it, that's on them. They are grown up and know that it is wrong to gossip about anyone.John Dave entered my mind. I felt compassion for him because of what I heard from the two employees, especially the word simple. Yes, my boyfriend is simple and I am proud of him. Do you know why? He is
Matthew 18:15 “If your brother sins, go and reprove him in private…” *****Third Person's POVBefore the end of the workday at the office, Natalie talked to the head of the department where the two architects Minerva Santos and Jenevieve Vargas were working.Miss Herlyn Davis, the head of Architects and Consultants, was surprised by the news, but she was the one who asked for a dispensation for the two architects.She called the two and talked to them. Minerva turned pale because she knew that she was the first to open the topic to the two of them."I'm not mad at you, but please. Next time, don't talk to each other in the office about things about fellow employees and especially our bosses. It's just working.""I'm sorry, it won't happen again," Minerva replied humbly.Jenevieve laughed because of Minerva's look but Minerva gave her a hard time. That's how annoying it is to a friend. Jenevieve wanted to lecture her friend but was not allowed to continue."Miss Natalie will talk
Proverbs 20:19 “He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with gossip.”*****NatalieAt the table, Daddy did an orientation because of the incident that happened to me yesterday. I can understand him because of our situation in life and business. It is impossible to know the intentions of the people around us. "Who are our enemies, Daddy?" It came out of my mouth spontaneously that I didn't even think to say. I was looking for an answer from him but Daddy only answered me with a sigh.I also reciprocated in the same way when he didn't speak anymore. I have a hunch who it is but I don't want to think and say. Maybe I can just observe it myself.After we had breakfast, Daddy and I used a car. When I got out of the car gate, my eyes saw John Dave. Suddenly, my chest pounded with excitement when I saw his sweet smile.Daddy stopped driving and they talked for a while. I waved to him saying goodbye to Daddy. I moved closer to him but also smi
2 Corinthians 4:16-18So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the unseen things.*****Natalie He sighed and smiled and secured his answer in front of me. I raised my eyebrows when his lips half-opened waiting for his answer. What took him so long to answer? I sighed and turned my back to him when he answered."Yes, sweetheart we will eat now." I stiffened and smiled wide to move back in front of him."Oh, I love it sweetheart when we're eating together here at home. Come on, let's go to the kitchen now."I stood up first and held his hand to help him stand out. He relented and we walked hand in hand to the kitchen. He grabbed me by my waist and pulled me closer to him.I looked up at him and was stunned when his mouth landed on mine. My world stopped temporaril
Philippians 2:4"Not looking to your interests but each of you to the interests of the others."*****NatalieWhen I woke up, the light of my lampshade was on in the room. I fell asleep on the long couch. I was stunned to remember what time it was. I got up and looked for the clock that I knew was just hanging on the wall.It's eight o'clock in the evening. What? My goodness! Why didn't I wake up when John Dave and I were going to meet? I raised my hands and cupped my face with my two palms. I felt crying and sat slowly on the couch as if I was a failure.I found hope that I could call him and let him know that I missed our meeting at our meeting place. I'll just call him like that. I was about to get up when someone knocked on the door."Come in, please." The door opened and Mommy's smiling face greeted me. My forehead is wrinkled."You woke up already? Fix yourself and you have a visitor." I can't believe what Mommy said."How come I have a guest, Mommy? No one called to
Psalm 16:1"Keep me safe, my God, for you, I take refuge."*****NatalieBeing busy, I didn't bother to check my cell phone to see if John Dave had a reply or not. It was lunch break so I took the opportunity to check my cell phone.I smiled when I saw that there was a message so I opened it. I read John Dave's name. It's good that he has a message and I don't have to worry about him.JD: I miss you and love you more, sweetheart.Well, I was thrilled by my boyfriend's message. My smile widened as I read it."What made you smile, hija?" I was surprised that Daddy just spoke in front of me."Ah, just a message Dad, from John Dave.""Oh, well. After you read that, follow me, let's go and eat at the Hotel.""Wow, Daddy, I love it.""I know that just follow me.""Yes, Daddy, coming now."I quickly replied to John Dave's message and as soon as I sent it, I immediately grabbed my handbag and followed Daddy. I hurriedly walked to catch up with him.I caught Daddy in the lobby. He turne
Philippians 4:8"Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."*****NatalieI didn't notice my Daddy coming home last night from his meeting. Besides being the CEO of the company, Daddy has other businesses. I am an only child but my parents are very hardworking.I hurriedly showered and dressed in my office uniform. Of course, I will see my hard-working boyfriend later. It's good that I see him before I go to work because I'm always inspired.After I got dressed and put makeup on my face and lipstick on my lips, I took out my beige shoes from my shoe closet, the same color as my handbag slung over my shoulder. I left the room and went downstairs.My bag was put down on my couch and my shoes with heels were next to our main door. I went straight to the kitchen to eat breakfast. In the morning and evening, we only have Mommy at the table."Oh, there's our daughter." Mommy was the f
1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.*****John DaveWednesday came and that's when we met Mr. Figueroa. I didn't tell Natalie about our meeting with her father.I came home early because I sold my goods early. After I fixed my cart behind my house I went inside.I need to rest before I take a shower so I sit on my couch in the living room of my house. I stretched out on the couch and felt comfortable as I lay down.I didn't realize that I had already taken a nap. I was distracted by a dream. Maybe it was because of my tiredness that I dreamed. I sat on the couch and washed my face with my palms.I calmed myself down and stood up from the couch. I felt hungry but it was a waste of dinner that I was going to if I was going to eat.I entered my room and prepared my clothes. After I got ready, I went to the bathroom to take a shower. Just the right lump on my bod