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"Happy birthday, Calli!" sabay-sabay na bati ng mga tao na nakasama ko sa buhay ko pagkapasok namin sa isang resort.
I stood agape at the marvel unfolding right infront of me. My workmates, friends, and family all stood there, beaming at me. Hindi ko napigilan na mapaluha dahil sa tuwa.
"Thank you," I said in a shaky voice.
Napalingon naman ako kay Lev na may malapad na ngiti sa mukha. I can't help but wonder if he planned this all along. He grinned at me and enveloped me in his arms, kissing the top of my head.
"You sneaky, man. How'd you do this? How were you able to keep this a secret from me?" sunud-sunod ko na tanong sa kanya.
He kissed my forehead before answering
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To everyone who supported this story, Calli and Lev, and most especially me, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I cannot express how happy I am because of the unconditional love and support you've given me. Re-writing this story definitely had its up and downs but because of your never-ending love, I've been able to reach this story's end. Though we've reached the completion of this story, rest assured that Calli and Lev's story doesn't end here. Their love story will go on until the end of time. Always. 'Til next time, my lumielles! xoxo,elle
Ups and Downs of Love PROLOGUE
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locals or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. --- Copyright © 2021 by talesofherAll Rights Reserved. --- This story is at its rawest form so expect typographical and grammatical errors. Contains mature scenes.Readers discretion is advised. ---
Ups and Downs of Love 01
Corner StoneAdvertising Agency Iyan ang ngalan ng kumpanya na hindi nangahas na tanggapin ako. Pagkatapos ng apat na taong pagtanggap sa mga linyang “Tatawagan ka na lang namin”o ang pinakamasakit,“Napag-utusan lang kami,”ay napalitan na rin ng"Congratulations! You're hired!" This is the new beginning I’ve been waiting and praying for the last four years. Pagkatapak ko sa elevator, nakadama ako ng adrenaline rush. Hinding-hindi ko ipapahiya ang kumpanya na ‘to. They may not know it but I owe them big time. Dahil sa kumpanya na ‘to, maraming pinto na punung-puno ng mga oportunidad ang magbubukas para sa akin at lahat ng ‘yon ay papasukin ko. I held my head h
Ups and Downs of Love 02
"I just want to talk to you," kaswal niyang saad. Gusto ko iuntog dito sa lamesa ang ulo ko para maintindihan ang sinabi ni Pierre. Sumandal ako sa kinauupuan ko at pinagkrus ang mga braso ko. Nakapamulsa pa siya sa harap ko. He looks all business and beaming with confidence, but underneath him is a boy who always wants his father's approval. "At ano na namang kasinunggalingan ang sasabihin mo sa akin? Ipapatanggal na naman ba ako ng Papa mo sa trabaho? Babalaan niya ba 'yong mga kumpanya na ina-applyan ko para hindi ako tanggapin?" I tried to sound calm, but I badly want to slap him so hard until my hand numbs. Inalis naman na niya ang pagkakapamulsa niya at nangunot ang kanyang noo. He sat on the chair across from me and leaned in, with his arm on the table for support.
Ups and Downs of Love 03
7am nang mag-ring ang alarm clock ko. I need to be at the restaurant before 10am. I sent Ma'am Merriam the plates I made and thankfully, she gave me a go signal to present them. I also sent Mr. Tavarella the templates I made, though I'm not expecting he'll reply or even see those dahil busy siya for his upcoming event. Dahil ako lagi ang nauunang magising, ako na rin ang laging nakaatas na magluto ng umagahan namin ni Ada. She usually wakes up thirty minutes after me. Nagsimula na akong magdikdik ng bawang dahil isasangag ko ang natirang kanin kagabi. Pagkatapos, nagprito na ako ng bacon at itlog. "Aba, ang bango naman." Muntik ko na maihagis 'yong bacon na piniprito ko dahil bigla ba namang lumitaw si Ada. "Sige, Ada. Manggulat k
Ups and Downs of Love 04
Papunta na kami ngayon sa opisina at tanging tunog lang ng mga sasakyan sa labas ang maririnig sa loob ng sasakyan ni Lev. Ako ang unang bumasag ng katahimikan. "Nabasa ko sa isang article na ikaw ang manager ng Le Grand Ciel-Muntinlupa. Kumusta naman?" For a moment, a dark expression passed through his eyes, then, his eyes softened as he smiled. "Ayos naman. I'm really... Uh, happy that I get to be the manager of one of the prestigous hotels here and abroad." "Sa charity ball mo, invited ba 'yong mga may-ari ng hotel?" Umiling naman siya. "Hindi naman kami ganoon ka-close. I invite them, but they never respond. Kinda rude, hu
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