Natalie's POV"Hi, John Dave. How are you?" I smiled at him while he looked at me as if he was watching me."I know I'm beautiful so don't stare at me too much or I'll melt." I joked with him and sat in my seat."You're beautiful because that's why I'm more attracted to you." He was riding on my joke but I know it's true and now it's over his gaze shifted.By his side was his cart full of sacks. It means that he always sold a lot of goods. He followed what I was looking at."What are you thinking?""Ah, I just saw that you bought a lot of goods. I always notice a lot.""It must have saved up for a week that I was gone." He answered me sparingly and I saw that his face was a bit sad.I suddenly changed our topic because of what I saw on his face. He also adjusted the seat."I gave you my number but I didn't get your number. I still wanted to invite you to church this morning but I couldn't call you."I turned my gaze to him after I said that. He was amazed by what I said, he pr
Natalie's POVAfter we ate we had ice cream. We rested for thirty minutes until I said goodbye to go to the toilet. When we left the fast food place, I invited him to the game zone.He agreed and we lined up to buy tokens. He paid again and he didn't let me take out my own money. First,we played basketball and we were just next to each other.He is quick to shoot the ball and every move he makes is really skilled. I tried to accompany him in his movements but I was just tired and I didn't show it to him.After we played basketball, there was car racing. It's good because we're always next to each other. We saw that both adjacent seats were vacant.I'm the one who always yells at the two of us and he doesn't seem to hear my screams but he still laughs at me. I am happy to be exposed like this and only now that I am with him.We tried a few more games and he always won the two of us. When we left the game zone, I pulled him to the snack bar.He still spends his money and I have
Natalie's POVI'm already in my room and the things we did inside the mall with John Daves are still fresh in my mind. I couldn't believe that just being together brought me so much joy.My eyes caught the clock on my bedroom wall and it was already eleven o'clock at night. I need to sleep for my work tomorrow. The job of the CEO's secretary is not easy.You read that right, I am Daddy's secretary at our company and business, the Figueroa Constructions Supply. We have all kinds of construction equipment. It's just that my parents couldn't have a son, so Daddy is teaching me right now.I really only realized how to fix my studies since I met John Dave and became my friend who is now my lover. He played a part in my change and I learned to appreciate myself, my life and also time for my parents and to love what we have because I will also benefit from all of them.It's okay to look back but I need to sleep because I have to work tomorrow. I switched on the lampshade next to my bed
John Dave's POVI couldn't leave the smile on my lips this morning because I got to see Natalie's beauty again. Good for her because she is already working in her father's company. She is the one I'm dating and is good, still working hard.I continually pushed my cart and I immediately went to the Junk Shop and sold my goods. After I sold the three sacks of my goods this morning I was so happy to receive the five hundred bill. I immediately put the money in my pocket and left immediately at the Junk Shop after I thanked the cashier.I was walking fast along the road because the sun was rising. I passed by Minyang's food store and waved to him who happened to be standing in front of her cafeteria.I waved back to her and continued walking until I reached my house. The cart was pushed to the side of my house and I just remembered that I had some unsold goods.I will bring it together this afternoon so I can sell it and save more money. I passed behind my house and entered at the back
John Dave's POV"Yes, that's over, I'll just go home.""Is that so? Alright, maybe you have something else to do? Come back when the vice president calls you.""Alright sir," I said goodbye to him.I left the bank and went home first. I returned my bank book and other papers to where I was hiding. After that I prepared my karate gear and my uniform along with my study notebook.I finished everything and when I stood up I heard the sound of my stomach. I took the things I prepared with me when I left the room. I put my things on the living room floor and went to the kitchen.I'll just eat rice and a side dish instead of a snack. I have an hour and a half left before my karate session. I am very hungry for what I cooked this morning. Yes, that's still my dish because I deliberately made it so that I could eat it twice.It's different when I cook for myself, I get the mixture I want. That's why I keep thanking my Uncle who bought my refrigerator and piled up my stocks including t
John Dave's POV"Really? If you don't come up with an answer, you'll be lost to us." The man shouted back but I didn't move because what I said was true."Boss, we've gone to the wrong place! Boss said it's not here," shouted a man heading our way who suddenly appeared panting."Come here before anyone sees us here." He said that he first ran to a nearby black van.The rest of their companions immediately followed and in an instant they were all inside the van and it sped off quickly and immediately disappeared from our sight.Zaldy weakly leaned on his car when the men left."What the hell, went to the wrong place?" Zaldy repeated what the last man who arrived said.I took a deep breath and exhaled into nothingness. I am secretly thankful that nothing bad happened to us. Don't let what happened to me happen again at the hands of Jefferson."Come on let's go," invited Zaldy who immediately opened the door of his car as if he had come to his senses and I followed him despite openi
John Dave's POVI exhaled and took a deep breath. This woman, Rizza, is so abusive,she would think she owns the road. She didn't hit me and I dodged. It's just that she really wanted to insult people so she stopped and got out of her car.She can just pass me on the way instead of saying bad things. The life of the rich is not uniform because there are people with bad behavior. Does not know how to humble herself and does not want to understand others.Those are the thoughts in my mind while looking at her car driving away. I took my eyes off and looked at the distance. There was a black car parked there just like the one I saw yesterday.I shook my head to get rid of what I was thinking. I just pushed my cart again and walked. I turned into the subdivision and the guards saw me. They immediately opened up to me when they recognized me.Just on the first street there are bagged goods placed in front of the gate. I immediately focused on them until the second street I got a lot
Third Person's POVZandrex Villa Floor, Zaldy's brother, was surprised because he saw his brother's karate teacher in person when he showed his ID. Although he was almost stunned by the amount of money he saw in John Dave Fermindoza's bank book, he did not reveal it.He knows nothing about this person except for the story of his brother who defended him and taught him how to fight against people who want to bully him. When John Dave was away, his brother was also worried until the news that he arrived.He didn't expect to see it in the bank where he works now that is owned by Figueroa. His brother did not say anything about the status of John Dave's life. He was used to low profile people but secret billionaires.The bank owned by Figueroa has many branches around the city and the vice president rotates in each branch that happened to be in the bank that John Dave went to.Zandrex passed the handling of John Dave to Vice President Jedizon Dela Fuente because the amount of money in
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