CHAPTER 4: NEW BOSS
*FOUR YEARS LATER*SHANBRI POVI just got home from work. I got into a company here in Sta. Luna, a small province in California.It's just a small town and far from the city, but it's already developed so there are already a few companies located here. Mom grew up here before she met dad and settled in the city.It's been four years since I left the city and came out here.It's been four years since what happened to Kenj and me that night.It's been four years since I left him and we don't really have a formal closure.Maybe we won't see each other again because he is far away. Maybe he is already married and has a child. He must be happy with his own family now."Mommy!" called my daughter.Yes, I have a child, they are actually twins. Girl and Boy. I got pregnant after what happened between me and Kenj that night.I admit that I haven't moved on from him until now. Some guys wanted to court me and say they are ready to be the father of my children but I don't entertain them.Maybe that's why I can't forget Kenj because it's like I see him every day because of my children.They look just like him. They also got his gray eyes. They only have white skin that they inherited from me because Kenj is tanned. But apart from that, they inherited everything from their father.Maybe when he saw the children he would think they were his own because of their appearance.But that day should never come because I don't want to destroy his family. He is already happy and my children and I are happy too even though they don't have a father.It is inevitable that children will ask questions about their father especially as they grow up.I just make excuses to them and sometimes I just change the subject when I can't answer anymore.Brianna ran towards me and I immediately picked her up and filled her cheek with a kiss.His twin brother Yaji was behind her and I also carried him. My son has a cold personality and is just quiet. He inherited his father's character."How are my babies? Have you been behaving earlier? You gave your grandfather and grandmother a headache, didn't you?" I asked the two.I was with my parents who travelled from Sta. Luna. They have retired from their jobs as public teachers.When they found out that I was pregnant, they didn't blame me, but they even helped me to take care of my children."Yes, mommy, I'm behaving," Bri's small voice said. I giggled at her with her cuteness."Tch. She's not, mom. She's too noisy," Yaj complained to his twin sister.I laughed at what he said. This kid is really like his father, always annoyed.Bri immediately appealed, "It's not true, Yaj!" she protested."Yes, you are." Yaj simply answered with finality."That's enough, didn't I say that you should not fight? Here I have something for the both of you." I took them down and gave them what I bought."Wow! Donuts, my favorite! Thanks mommy!" Bri was excited and kissed me on the cheek. She immediately bit the donut.I just laughed at what she said. Yaj just quietly ate his donut.I left the kids alone and put my things on the sofa.I saw mom preparing dinner. While my dad washes the vegetables.I approached them and paid respect."Mom, dad, I'm going to the room first and I'm going to rest for a while," I simply said."Alright, I'll just call you when dinner is ready," mom answered.Dad just nodded at me. I went to the room and entered it.I immediately threw myself on the bed.I'm very tired from work because I've been going home late for a few days because I'm saving up for the twins' studies.They want to go to daycare because they are always bullied at home and they don't play with other little children here because others tease them because of their eye color.So they don't want to play with other children anymore and only the two siblings play here at home.I couldn't stop closing my eyes. I'm sleepy. I kept my eyes closed.Maybe I'll sleep for a while.___I woke up to a kiss on my cheek. When I opened my eyes, Bri appeared to me."Good morning mommy! Wake up. You didn't eat last night so eat now," my daughter said softly.Bri is a really sweet and bubbly kid. She is talkative so her twin brother is always annoyed with her.I saw Yaj by my side and hugged my waist.I smiled. Even though Yaj is cold, he is clingy to me."Okay babies. Mommy will wake up now. Just wait for me outside," I answered them and headed to the bathroom to do my morning rituals.___"Mommy will go to work. Behave, don't be naughty," I said goodbye to my children."Yes mommy!" they responded together and kissed me on the cheek one by one. I said goodbye to my parents."Mom, dad, I'm leaving, you guys will take care of the kids." I said."Alright, be careful." they simply replied.___I have arrived at the company. I put my things down on my table and started working.I am currently working on a report and I overheard what another employee was talking about."It turns out that our company has been sold to a rich man from the city. The owner is new and he will come here tomorrow for an inspection," said Miss Helga to Faye as the others listened to her.There was a curiosity in my mind. Whoever the new owner is, I hope he's nice and kind."I heard that our new boss is very handsome," Miss Helga excitedly added to her story."Really? I'm excited for tomorrow. Do you know his name?" Faye asked."I don't know his full name yet, but all I know is that his last name is Villamor," answered Miss Helga.I immediately looked at them. What? Villamor? Did I hear right?Immediately my heart beat fast at my thought.There is only one Villamor that I know who is from the city.No, maybe he is someone else. He is not the only Villamor in the world.I convinced myself but I was actually nervous.Could he be my new boss?CHAPTER 5: MEETING AGAINSHANBRI POVI was so nervous that my hands and feet were sweating.Today our new boss will come to inspect the company.Employees are currently standing at the entrance to welcome the new boss.I, on the other hand, have bowed my head and sincerely pray that he will not be our new boss.That's right, it's not him. It's another Mr. Villamor we will be going to meet today. I just said at the back of my mind to strengthen my heart.I don't know, even though there is a big chance that it's not him, but my hunch is really strong. I don't know why, but I immediately got nervous when I heard his last name yesterday.It's been a long time since we last met and I'm not ready to face him yet.Maybe he's mad at me for leaving him in the air because I suddenly left without saying goodbye so we didn't have a formal closure.What if he scolded me for what I did? I hope he doesn't care and forgets what happened.My heart suddenly throbbed at my thought.The only thing I'm w
CHAPTER 6: EATSHANBRI POV"Long time no see, Miss Ramos," he replied deeply.I didn't answer right away and stared at him. He also stared at me with a smile on his lips. I was even more nervous."Ahm l-long t-time no s-see too, s-sir," I stammered but I didn't want him to know that I was still affected by him so I stood up straight and fought his gaze.He was always grinning. He stood up from his chair and leaned in front of his desk.There was little space between the two of us and I could smell his perfume again."You know, I don't really expect to see you here. Were you surprised to see me again?" he just asked me seriously.I didn't answer because I didn't know what to say to him."Why don't you say something. Don't you think that you owe me an explanation?" he asked again."What do you mean, sir?" I just asked and I'm still nervous."I'm sure you know what I mean, Miss Ramos," he replied firmly."Sir, I know it's disrespectful, but we're in the office. You're my boss and I'm jus
CHAPTER 7: DADDYSHANBRI POVI couldn't answer what he said and my eyes widened in shock. I can't believe he can still talk to me like this.He has the right to be angry with me because of what I did before but the way he acts now, it's like nothing happened.All I know is that he has a family so he shouldn't be doing this anymore. What will his wife tell me?She might even think I'm flirting with her husband even though he already has a family and definitely has a child."HAHAHAHA, just kidding! Look at your face. Your reaction was so epic," he burst out laughing and actually holding his stomach.I was immediately annoyed with him. He even managed to laugh at me after what he said.I thought he was just going to invite me to eat, I didn't know he was going to joke and said that I was the one he wanted to eat.I still didn't answer him and I just glared at him because of my annoyance."Why? You're always very serious, Shanbri. But if you want, we can do it. You know it's been a long t
CHAPTER 8: WIFESHANBRI POVI took a deep breath and answered my children."Didn't I tell you that your daddy is far away. He won't come back to us so the best thing is to just forget about him," I consoled them.They can no longer see their father because he already has a family. I don't want my children to be illegitimate children. So as much as possible I will keep them away from their father."No mom, you're always like that. Why don't you tell us mom? Where is our father? What is his name?" Yaj asked and looked like he was about to cry.Yaj doesn't usually cry. He is just quiet, but he wasn't like that today, he seemed really hurt by what his friends said.Bri was still crying while I hugged her. Mom and dad heard us and immediately approached us."What happened here and my granddaughter is crying?" mom asked.Even though she was confused, she immediately took Bri from me and let her stop from crying.I just nodded at dad and said that we will take care of the children so he con
CHAPTER 9: AT THE BARSHANBRI POVWhen I entered the bar, I was immediately greeted by a very loud sound. The different colored lights are dazzling and the people are hyper dancing on the dancefloor.Others are busy drinking and have their own group.I even saw a couple kissing on my side. The man's hand was already traveling on the woman's body, almost clothed and missing the fabric.Oh My Gosh! They are even doing the things that should be done at the hotel or wherever they want. I just heaved a sigh with just the thought of it.It's my first time entering a bar because I'm not a drinker. I still remember that I only drank alcohol once when Trish was broken-hearted.I went to her apartment before and she drank there. She only forced me to taste the alcohol because she said I needed to sympathize with her as her best friend.It's really her boyfriend's fault. Hays, I still blamed him. But my friend still got back to him even after being cheated on. My bessy is very stupid sometimes
CHAPTER 10: TALKSHANBRI POVHis driver immediately greeted us and opened his car door. He slowly put me down and got into the passenger seat."Tom, at the condo please," he said to the driver and he immediately drove off.We were next to each other and our bodies were really touching. It's like Kenj is hugging me. One of his hands was on my waist and the other was hugging my arm. It's like he didn't want to lose me.I turned and scolded him. "Sir, let me go, we're already in the car." And I tried to get away from him but he only tightened it."No. You might even run, I won't be able to handle it when you disappear from me again," he replied firmly and looked me in the eye.My heart beat faster at what he said. Why is he doing this? He is married so he shouldn't be like this to me now."Why-" I couldn't finish what I was going to say because he cut in."Stop it. Don't talk, I'm getting more dizzy," he said and I was alarmed."H-huh? You're dizzy, why didn't you tell me right away and
CHAPTER 11: STILL SINGLESHANBRI POVSince what happened at Kenj's condo, I haven't seen him again. He said he has returned to the city because he also has to take care of his main company.Sir Joshua was the one he assigned to take care of the company while he was away.He was his friend who was with him at the bar when I picked him up there. It turned out to be one of the investors in the company he bought.After all, he also really needs to go home because his family is there in the city.My heart suddenly throbbed at my thought. He is happy there with his family but my children here are looking for a father.I just immediately erased what came to my mind. I have decided that I will hide my children from him and I will stand as their father and mother.Our life is okay now and I don't want to mess with his life. I just heaved a sigh with just the thought of it.Yes, it's the weekend and Trish is here at our house.She is currently playing with my children as if she really misses th
CHAPTER 12: UNFAIRSHANBRI POVI was stunned by what I found out. If so, this is what Kenj wants to talk about with me.We didn't talk about it the next morning at his condo because I left right after I cooked him his breakfast.I left him there again and didn't even wait for him to wake up.Maybe he wanted to explain to me but I didn't even give him a chance.All this time what is on my mind is that he is married and maybe has a child with his childhood sweetheart.That's what his mom told me that he was engaged so I left him because I thought I was only bothering him.But what if sir Josh is just lying and covering up for his friend?"Are you okay Shan?" I came back to reality when sir Josh asked me."Ah yes, I'll go first, I'm going to my children," I said goodbye to sir.I'm confused by what's happening, I don't know what's really true."Oh is that so, okay." And I immediately left him and looked for Trish and my children.They are no longer at the ice cream stall so I just looked