Third Person's POVMarissa furrowed her eyebrows and faced who was saying something behind him. When she looked up, her heart skipped a beat as she saw Brylle’s charming smile, hunter-green eyes, and cool, standing posture. She noticed that he got a new clean haircut; not the ruffled one anymore, making him more mature and formal, but still – looking so handsome.“H-Hey…” She found herself stuttering and reluctant with her trembling smile and awkward wave. “Were you following me?”Brylle Ferrer chuckled and stared at her.He is the long-time suitor of Marissa ever since they were in college. He liked her first, and she knows it; she liked him after graduation, and he does know it. The moment Brylle knows that she has feelings for him, the more he will bug her, and it might distract her from her work for her goal in New York. She does not want that to happen.“Nah, I also had my cart and went out for groceries. It might be destiny talking that we are also doing the same?” he said and m
Third Person's POV“Thank you,” Marissa said and gave the fare to the Uber driver. “Have a safe ride, sir.”“Thank you, ma’am,” the driver said in delight while accepting the fare from Marissa.She opened the car’s door with two plastic bags from the backseat. The apartment she lived in with her grandmother was near VC Holdings Inc. Maybe fifteen to twenty minutes of driving any vehicle.The night was young, she observed when she looked at the environment around her. People were walking around the streets with their either dogs or family. Vendors of street food scattered, and it tempted her.Should she go outside later and buy some?“I’m home!” Marissa announced as she opened the door of her apartment. The person she immediately thought of was, “Grandma?” she mumbled and curiously looked around the interior.“Oh, you already arrived! I prepared your favorite macaroni soup!”Marissa’s heartfelt relief as she heard her grandma’s voice from the kitchen. She sighed with a comforting smile
Third Person's POVHer grandmother squinted her eyes meaningfully and said, “I also found true love with your grandfather. I experienced extraordinary happiness that I have never felt in my entire life if it were not for him. He showed me new things, chose me every single day, and loved me unconditionally until his last breath.”Marissa intently listened, for she saw nostalgia in the sparkling eyes of her grandmother. Her grandmother added recognition to her situation while she was still listening.“And someday, as I pray from the God above, you will meet the most amazing man, who will take care of you, nurture your soul, and embrace your heart’s capability to love. Every day, from best to worst times, you will get through all that together. You would never feel alone after that, darling.”And even though Marissa used to be nauseous about ‘finding true love’, she chose to remember all of the advice of her grandmother while she went outside. She decided to get some fresh air and bought
Third Person's POV“Yes, Brylle. I meant it. If you are busy, you can just decline-““No, no, I am always free for you,” he cut her off. “So what is the time and the location of the restaurant? So I can clear my schedule.”And she felt relieved that she did the first big step...Marissa watched her grandma enjoying what she had been doing for all her life inside the apartment and felt so grateful that she still had a family. From what she knows, her father disappeared a long time ago before she was even born, while her mother died after she was born.When she heard that story when she was still a teenager, it felt like she was a living unfortunate being. But her grandmother always reminded her to remain strong, because she is notable more than she thinks.After dinner, Marissa spent her whole night doing her project at work ---- to find women her boss could date. Her grandmother was watching a comedy show on a television in the living area, while she was on the single couch holding he
Third Person's POV “What’s my favorite food?” Diego asked casually, keeping his cool while driving.“Uhhhh…” Marissa was caught off guard by the question but still answered it. “Pasta and shrimp.”Woah, why is Diego Montero asking about his favorite food right now? This is... absurd.Even though confused, Marissa stashed her cell phone and regarded Diego completely because he seemed to continue his game of questions. She does not have a choice but to answer all of them.“What about my favorite sports?” he asked again.She arched her eyebrow. “Boxing and, if it is considerable, shooting," she answered.“Hobby?"“Swimming and working out.”He squinted his eyes and tilted his head while his eyes were on the road. “When do you know that I am angry?”“If you ask me for your gun, and then we instantly go to the shooting range.”“And when I am happy?”“Receiving and signing contracts with the companies you desire to have partnerships with.”Diego paused from asking questions and licked his
Third Person's POV"So, Mr. Montero, what do you want to eat for the two of us?"That is when Diego realized that the woman was still holding his hand. He looked at her and then removed his hand away from her grip. He tried to bestow a small smile on his face even though his obvious furrowing eyebrows said otherwise."What is your name again? Lawyer Thea, right?" Diego asked."Oh, no. You can call me Theresa, Mr. Montero," the woman said.Whatever, he thought and almost became rude in attitude, but he was not comfortable showing it, though. He is very discreet and keen on what he displays of himself in public, and he does not want to ruin it just because he is annoyed by Secretary Dela Cruz."Nice meeting you, Lawyer Geronimo," Diego said, refusing the offered casualty by the beautiful lady. "Why don't we sit down and order some food?"The lawyer nodded. As a gentleman, Diego went to her chair and pulled it so she could sit down. While doing so, he gazed again at Marissa and the man h
Third Person's POV"Hey," the lady answered. "Ummm, yeah. The date was pretty devastating and disappointing. The rumors were true. Diego Montero was uninterested in relationships..."Marissa became active in listening when she realized that it was Lawyer Theresa Geronimo who was talking because of the mention of her boss' name."He did not even make an effort to look at me in the eye. He just asked basic questions, but that was it. It was just like a formal meeting rather than a romantic date that I expected!" the lawyer ranted. "Well, yes, the secretary was there. She told me beforehand that the CEO is looking for a wife. I do not think it was true because he barely even talked to me! Argh! This is so annoying, especially when he was just silent all the time!"What?! What does she mean he was barely interested in her?! Mr. Montero was even enthusiastic while he was checking the portfolio a while ago in his office, and now, he did not even try to know her more?! What is wrong with him
Third Person's POV"Isn't it your job as a lawyer to justify facts rather than opinions? Then I must say that you are not applying it in real life and easily judge people without justice that you work on," she said lastly before she turned her back and did not pay any respect. "Hey! Take back what you said! Don't you know me? I am Lawyer Theresa Geronimo, so who are you to talk down on me when you are just a poor, disgusting secretary? Hey!"Yes, Marissa talks badly about Diego Montero to her close associates, but it feels uncomfortable to hear absurd insults from other people. She knows him better, so it is only her job to contradict it when there is false information.When she got out of the restaurant, she instantly looked around to see her boss. As she walked, she then saw him leaning against the car door of his Mercedes Benz. He was kicking small rocks on the ground, serious and focused. She sighed before approaching him."Sir," she called him, but he did not even lift his head