Marissa's POVDiego and I arrived at the hospital with Zeana Tan still unconscious. While Zeana Tan was being tended by the doctors in a private room, Diego had to make calls to his parents, saying that he must take care of his energy. And because I am a naturally curious cat, I had to make sure that Diego was saying the truth. The beautiful lady was Zeana Tan. I searched her on Google and confirmed that it was her face. I tilted my head in confusion.Maybe it was because of the adrenaline rush, that is why I did not recognize her right away. The only thing I thought about a while ago was how to save her. I did not think otherwise. Not to mention that she was crying!"Are you okay?" Diego asked when he finally sat beside me in the waiting chairs. He peeked over my phone. "Why are you browsing about Zeana Tan?""Uhh, well, I did not know that it was her," I answered and pointed at the room where Zeana Tan was. "I see," he said."Anyway, I asked for help from my tito. He said he was ju
Marissa's POVIf there was one thing that is more awkward than ever, it would be the dinner that we are having right now. The cutleries were the only ones making the sounds on the table. We are already starting to eat. I am beside Diego. In front of us are Madame Margarita and George Benitez, who is the brother of Madame Margarita (that was what Diego told me). In the capital chair of the dining table was Chairman Karlos Montero. While I was eating, I couldn't help but notice that Mr. George Benitez kept glancing at me with a grin that would hit anyone's nerve. I don't even know what his problem is. His stares were just annoying, but instead of expressing my discomfort, I simply smiled at him. He reacted by arching his both eyebrows and smiled even more. "So, Ms. Dela Cruz," he broke the silence by speaking up and making me straighten up in sitting. "You are the secretary of my nephew, right? How many months have you been in a relationship?""We have been in a relationship for over
Marissa's POVAfter that scene I had with Diego in his Aston Martin, I took a shower and had my alone time in my room. I called the caretaker of my grandmother and promised to visit her tomorrow. While I was watching N*****x, my phone rang for a video call. It was Diego.I immediately straightened up and cleared my throat. I combed my hair with my fingers before answering the call as if I was answering a Zoom meeting because of how formal I was sitting."Hey," he greeted me. "What are you doing?"Diego was already lying on his bed. His body was facing the right side while he was holding his phone in front of his face. He had clear skin, I know that. I never saw him with acne or any whiteheads. That is what I liked about him. He is hygienic and he always had this man's perfume that I am addicted to. Now, even though we are just facing through our skins, I could still smell him from my apartment. His hair was damp, making me conclude that he had just taken a bath like me a while ago."Oh
Marissa’s POV “Really?” Mr. Palma exclaimed. “If that is true, she is horrible in that case.” “I already had a bad feeling when I knew that she started dating the CEO. Gold diggers like her are already corrupting wealthy men. It is common nowadays,” Ms. Villanueva just had to add her opinion. “Oh, my goodness, I just had goosebumps,” Mr. Palma said. That’s it. They cannot just keep badmouthing me when I am here listening! I was about to push the door to confront the two of them, but I heard a smash on the marble table. Ms. Gonzaga was standing in front of them. The two looked at her in confusion because she was dropping her feet to get their attention. “Hey!” she called out to them. “You both do not know the whole story. Why are you already judging Ms. Dela Cruz just because she is dating the CEO? Maybe, Mr. Montero likes her because we all know how beautiful, intelligent, and talented Ms. Dela Cruz is. None of us would not even wonder that any man would be attracted to
Marissa’s POVIt was all dramatic when Zeana Tan went inside. The noise died down as she entered. The people inside just became motionless and regarded her majestic presence. I was there, in front of the long conference table, with a hanging mouth and eyes not blinking as I was so amazed by how powerful she was in person.Zeana Tan first ventured her eyes around the room before her gaze went in my direction. The moment she looked at me, I felt so breathless. I saw how she furrowed her eyebrows and hovered her gaze over me with conspicuous mixed concern and curiosity. I was so embarrassed that I bowed my head.She must be wondering why I was in front of the higher-ups. Can’t the floor just eat me up?While embarrassment still possessed me, Diego guided Zeana Tan to her seat as the board of directors tried to greet her. She would just smile and briefly nod at them before she got comfortable sitting. “You can start now, baby,” Diego whispered when he went to his capital chair beside me
Marissa’s POVThe meeting ended well with the businessmen and ladies in high positions shaking each other’s hands. I don’t even know what to say about the tension inside the conference room. I just knew that it was a hell of a stress.Some of the businessmen that Diego talked to congratulated me on the presentation, but I knew they were just impressing the Chief Executive Director. I kept looking at Zeana Tan who was talking with Chairman Karlos Montero.“Let’s eat in the restaurant after this,” he whispered to me after he briefly dismissed a businessman.“Okay,” I said. “I will book a restaurant.”“Please do,” he said and smiled at me.I nodded as he continued conversing with the high-falutin men and ladies in business. I walked out of the conference room as I crossed my arms to book his favorite restaurant and prepare our orders. After over three minutes of talking with a nice lady over the phone, I heaved a deep sigh and closed my eyes, refusing to go back into the conference room
Third Person’s POV“Good morning, ma’am!”Marissa Dela Cruz briefly bowed her head to the employees greeting her in the lobby. She was holding her handbag while flawlessly wearing her black bodycon dress. Her dress was a huge contribution to tracing her curvy body and matched her light makeup. A call came from her cellphone, so she answered it.“Yes, this is Secretary Dela Cruz. How may I help you?” she asked with a smile.“I have been looking for Chief Executive Director Montero. This is from Gregory Corporation because our annual meeting is approaching. Can you please remind him?” the other party informed.“You do not have to worry, sir. I have all his schedules in control,” she said before she dropped the line.After that important call and a long minute of constant greeting the enthusiastic and productive employees, while walking through the lobby, she finally arrived in the elevator and rode to the sixth floor where her office is just near her boss’ office. She picked a button be
Third Person's POV“I do not know why they will turn their backs when we did not even do anything wrong!” Diego said and flew his hands in the air. “Or maybe you said or did something that discouraged them from considering the project!”"I also don’t know-“ the manager tried to explain further.“What kind of a manager are you? You only have one job and that is knowing the whole information!”“I am so sorry, sir-““You are so stu-““Mr. Montero!”It was the cue to cut what he was saying to the manager.Marissa has encountered a lot of insults from the CEO over the years. She does not want the others to take it, for she knows how it feels after being reprimanded. Both of them looked at Marissa who was approaching them. She meaningfully gazed at Diego who was squinting his eyes as if observing her. In the end, she avoided her gaze from her boss and regarded the manager whose eyes were already watering with tears.Oh… it was like the first time in her job when she was accepted as a secret