Rafael's Point Of ViewAs soon as I ended the call, I hurriedly gathered my clothes lying on the floor of the room I stayed in last night. Without wasting any time, I put them on one by one and collected my belongings. I didn't even glance at the girl who was sleeping next to me on the bed.I was all set to step out of the room, but as I reached for my wallet, it wasn't in my pocket. I immediately began to search my pockets one by one, but my efforts turned out to be useless. My wallet was nowhere to be found. I grew increasingly anxious as I thought about all the essential items I had in there, like my credit card and driver's license."Are you searching for this?"As I turned around, I noticed that the girl who had been with me throughout the night was already awake and holding onto my wallet. As I approached the bed to retrieve it, she lifted it up suddenly, bringing our faces close together. From this position, I was able to observe her eyes more closely, and they were really the
Rafael's Point Of View "What's the meaning of this? And who is this desperate woman, Rafael?”Even before I looked at the person who spoke behind me, I knew it was Zephanie. Agatha loosened her embrace and turned to Zephanie."Who are you?"Agatha asked then looked at me again. Agatha's face showed surprise. I looked at Zephanie who raised his eyebrows looking at Agatha."I am Zephanie Cortez"Zephanie's words made Agatha turn her head again."I don't know you, so why are you messing with us?"Agatha asked bluntly but Zephanie just laughed at her then looked at the air. Zephanie walked towards me then pulled me away from Agatha."What is your problem? Why are you keeping my boyfriend away from me?"Agatha's words raised Zephanie's eyebrows. I was not surprised by what he said because I know that Agatha often says that whenever a girl tries to approach me."Girlfriend?"Zephanie asked then laughed making Agatha frown."Girlfriend? Or maybe a girlfriend? That's different, don't be stupi
Rafael's Point Of ViewI find myself in a bustling airport terminal, surrounded by the hum of travelers and the occasional announcement over the intercom. I've been waiting here for an eternity, anxiously anticipating my ride's arrival. My mind drifts to my father's plan, which I've had doubts about from the beginning. However, I made a promise, and I intend to keep it. I will be the one to take over our family's company.Dad and I have agreed to put aside our pride for the sake of Mom's health. Even though I am unsure of how long I will be staying in the Philippines, we both decided that Mom should be taken to a foreign country where her rare condition can be treated."Raffy!"I turned around and saw Zephanie running towards me. As soon as she reached me, she hugged me."Surprised!"Zephanie raised the mini banner she held with a smile on her face."Why did you pick me up?"I asked Zephanie with a frown."Your dad was with my parents. They said they had a meeting, so I was the only o
Rafael's Point Of ViewWhen I got out of the car, I immediately glanced at my wristwatch. It's precisely eight o'clock at night. I glanced at the bar's name simultaneously and remembered what happened to me in this place. I let out a deep breath and finally entered the bar.I am here right now in a private room of the VIP Lounge bar to meet a VIP client before I take care of what I need for the Philippines. While waiting for my client, I again checked the designs that I had to present to him.I was in the middle of checking designs when my phone suddenly rang. I immediately took it from my handbag and looked to see who was calling. It was an unregistered number, so I was still determining whether to answer the call. But because it occurred to me that the call might be necessary, I decided to answer it, but the moment I was about to answer it, it stopped ringing/I put my phone down again, but it rang again. I glanced at my phone screen and saw a new message, so I immediately opened i
Rafael's Point Of ViewI slowly put my luggage down and then looked around our house. Everything is still the same as before, and the only thing that has changed is the photos displayed in the living area. I was busy watching the pictures displayed when I didn't realize Dad was behind me."Nothing has changed in those yet. That's just not increased. Because you and your brother don't give your photo to your Mom, the display is no longer updated."Dad said, then tapped me on my shoulder."Yeah. Anyway, how's Mom?"I asked Dad, and then I looked around again."He's upstairs resting. You can visit her later. I'm sure she will be happy."Dad said, then went to the mini bar. He took two glasses and a bottle of whiskey from the display."Are you ready to manage a company?"Dad asked me, then handed me a glass of whiskey. I drank that wine before answering Dad's question."I will only do that for Mom."I spoke and then looked at Dad. He smiled, which surprised me because I had no memory of h
Rafael's Point Of ViewI am in my room and haven't come out for almost two days. I want to avoid seeing Dad, especially Zephanie, going back and forth outside my room and knocking. She lied to me like Dad. They are united with me except for Mom, who also doesn't know what happened. But even though I don't want him to feel sorry for me, I still can't leave the room because I know Zephanie is with him.I got up from my bed and then went to my study table, where it was facing the window so I could see the very bright sun. I let out a deep breath and opened my laptop. I didn't even know what to do, and why I opened my computer just continued to be busy in front of it. I opened what folder on my laptop until I landed on an Untitled folder. I opened it, and there were my photos from six years ago in the Maldives.I closed my eyes tightly when I suddenly saw the photos there. I opened my eyes and continued browsing through the images in that folder. I just smiled while looking at the happy p
Amari Fleur's Point Of ViewWhen I got out of the car, I immediately looked around the yard. Nothing has changed even though it has been several years since I came here. And what used to look like a mansion has doubled in size even more. I smiled when I saw Mrs. Devera walking in my direction."Is that you, Fleur? You're indeed a stunning woman, and you're getting even more gorgeous."Mrs. Devera complimented me as she kissed me on my cheeks."How are you, Mrs. Devera? You look so captivating as well."I told Mrs. Devera. She giggled at me and then grabbed my hands."Just call me Aunt Jeaneth or maybe Mommy Jeaneth. After all, you are Klaus' girlfriend and soon-to-be wife."Mrs. Devera, which made me speechless."Yes, of course, Fleur. You should call me Tito Franco, but I would love to hear if you will call me Dad."Mr. Devera added. I smiled at both of them and still could not utter a single word."Wait, why didn't Klaus pick you up at the airport? Where's Klaus, Franco? Where is yo
Amari Fleur's Point Of ViewFrom the second floor of La Collection d'Amari, I could only see through the tinted glass of my office. I chose to stay inside because there were so many reporters outside. I should not stay in my office, but only with some nasty reporters who keep asking about my rumored husband, from whom I don't even know where they got it. I launched my business here in the Philippines. I am very grateful because its outcome was successful, just like other branches I launched in different countries. I was happy when Patrizia arrived yesterday to support my launch and as Mom's representative, too, because she couldn't come for personal reasons, which I understand. "Today is the official launch of a new branch of your business. But why are you hiding here in your office?" I looked at Patrizia and smiled. I sat down on the one-seater couch and lightly scratched my forehead."I wanted to welcome the people who attended the launching of my business, but too many presses ca