That woman, what was she doing out here?“Are you saying something?” Alma got back to their table after she took her time in the restroom. She had this curioused look as she took her seat across from her.She brought her to a newly opened restaurant not so far from the Ferrer Properties. Alma insisted on using her car so Amanda left her own at the parking lot back in the said building. Her best friend had reprimanded her not to drive on her own since she’s pregnant. She was guilty about it and accepted all Alma had said shyly.They already gave their orders to the waiter and were waiting for their food to be served. Alma opted for some pasta while she requested something heavy. Somehow, Amanda felt starved after that interview with the CEO. And seeing that woman had made it worse.You know what they say, pregnant women should always be happy. And one of her happy pills was to satisfy her appetite from dusk till dawn.She shook her head and glanced at the window beside her. “No…nothing
Keith wasn’t his best lately. He should’ve known. His loss of focus had been noticed by his executives and employees. And it gives the bad impression that he was slacking off which was not the case. It’s just that there’s a certain woman who always messes up his mind all the time. And that certain woman wasn't supposed to be a bother to him at all!Beside the unrest he’s experiencing at the moment, he had to make it up with Sarah. He doesn't know what’s her deal but since that day, she has changed quite a bit. He could tell that something was off. And that his card can’t sufficer her anymore.Maybe she wanted some quality time. Keith admitted that he lost time with her. Or rather say, he can’t make time for her. And he was sorry that Sarah had to feel it that way.He had promised her the world. He had sworn to be there for her whenever possible. And it seems he’s been neglecting his duties as her man. So he needs to redeem himself and set his priorities straight.For quite awhile, Kei
Amanda forcefully wiped her mouth as if that would erase what Keith had done. Alma had been knocking the door consistently. She needs him to leave this instant before her best friend could tell something. “This is my last warning—”Irritated, Alma barged inside the house with her spare key and saw her with Keith in the living room. Before her best friend could react, Keith made a final say.“This will not be the last time you’ll see me, Amanda,” He shook his head while standing upfront her. “It won’t be…” his eyes hold promise that he intended to keep.“Goodbye for now.” and he walked past Alma and closed the door behind.Amanda was shaking from anger and fear combined. She bit her lower lip as she grabbed something hard to hold on. Alma came to her and held her hand. Her best friend was worried. Alma sounded frantic.“Amanda, hey! Are you alright?” Alma led her to one of their couches and made her sit so she could relax. Then she brought her a glass of water to drink. “What?”“Should
Amanda yawned as she reached for her alarm clock to stop it. With still half eyes closed, she glanced at the time. It’s already quarter to five in the morning. Alma would pick her up at around half past six. She still has time to prepare their breakfast before they start the day.After taking a quick shower, she wore her oversized shirt and undies so she could prepare breakfast. She cooked fried rice partnered with hotdogs, eggs, and bacon. For the beverages, her milk will never be out of the equation.Just when Amanda had wrapped up everything and the table was already set, she heard someone knocking the front door.Since that day, she thought she had developed some kind of trauma when someone knocked on the door. Amanda bought a door viewer and asked someone from her neighbors to put it up on her door. It added a sense of security for her. She had the option to buy CCTV cameras for better surveillance but she opted for a simple viewer.Amanda dry her hands with a clean towel before
Amanda was thinking it through. She would not want to associate herself with the CEO on her first day of work. Many could make a misunderstanding about it. It could lead to unnecessary rumour that she only got the jobs since she had the connections inside. And with the CEO?If only they knew what had happened? She meant even before the interview process.Yet even if she wanted to decline, she couldn’t possibly make him wait in the open. Again, anyone would think that she was too mighty to refuse such an offer from a man who drives a luxury car. Either way, she’ll be put in a bad position, so better take the route that will let her get home as soon as possible.With a heavy sigh, she opened the door and hopped inside his car.Maybe it was a bad decision after all. Amanda should have taken the taxi instead. Now that she's within his parameters, she couldn't help but get suffocated. His sheer presence alone in this confined space had that capacity to do so.Since their last encounter, Am
Keith had visited his grandfather that morning in the hospital. Don Kennedy was sent to the hospital when he lost consciousness at the mansion but now, his grandfather was in stable condition. His old man had to rest for sometime until the doctors could allow him to get discharged. For the meantime, he’s spending his day and night in one of the private rooms in the hospital.Even when recovering, his old man never failed to remind him about the contract. That if he ever wished to stay in the CEO position, he had to rebuke the divorce. Keith already told Don Kennedy that he already did the necessary papers for that. And the cancellation request was already approved by the judge himself. Proof was the letter sent to him by his personal lawyer corresponding to his appeal.It was only yesterday when Keith read the letter. He believed that the court also issued another response letter to Amanda. He smiled at the thought of what would be her reaction. He could only tell that his still wife
Amanda was no doubt aware that Keith was approaching. He already found her. But then he got distracted for a second, and Richard used it to escape.He grabbed her hand and pulled her on the next corner, away from Keith’s view. Amanda’s heart was beating loudly, anticipating for the worst. Richard was glancing at the other direction, still checking if Keith was around.“He’s now gone,” Richard then turned to her and caressed her face. He looked at her in the eyes showing his concern. “I am not dense, Amanda…”“Was he the man?”She shook her head, neither confirming his ass. “Just let us out of here,” she pleaded, a hand above her chest, calming her senses.Richard didn’t ask for more and helped her leave the hospital immediately. They get inside his car and drove away from the place.At the back of her mind, Amanda was considering changing her ob-gyne if Keith knew he’s been visiting that hospital lately. Information can be easily gathered if you have the money. At the end of the day,
Richard had just finished his luncheon meeting with his executives when his eyes caught something beautiful from a distance. She’s waiting patiently on her cue. Her line was just outside of the restaurant he had lunch with. So he decided to pay her a visit, bid his goodbyes to his executives and walked towards the direction of that beautiful woman.Amanda Muñoz. As days went by, she became more beautiful in his eyes. It seems pregnancy can make a woman blossom to its full potential. No man with keen eyes like him can even ignore such goddess roaming in the land.He glanced at the name of the store and figured out that she’s buying some yogurt. He heard from her doctor that yogurt is a good source of calcium for pregnant women, especially the variety of Greek yogurt.Being a CEO can have a lot of perks, and one of those are connections that he can use anytime he deemed necessary. It’s a plus factor that he’s also good-looking. Not to brag, but his presence alone was enough for the crow