SurpriseI WAS smiling while I made a shake hand with my boss, the owner of the Bélla Resort where I worked for two years."Thank you for accepting my resignation letter, Sir. I thought you still wouldn't allow me. Thank you again.""Well, Aurora, to tell you frankly, I don't really agree with you leaving my company. But your reason is valid. So, even if I don't want to, there's still nothing I can do. It is your decision and choice. Since there is also someone who asks me to let you go."I was surprised by what he said. "Who?""My hidden business partner," his response."Hidden?" I frowned.He smiled. "Yuh.""Uhm, I thought you owned this company, sir. I mean—""Of course, I owned this company, but that was then. For the past 2 years, I had a partner here. That's why this company changes a lot. We renovated it in such an elegant resort on the whole Island."I can only nod at what I heard."Since my hidden identity business partner offers an awesome partnership, I grab it. I was not w
Black CoffeeDAMIEN brings me to one of the luxury restaurants near, Bélla Resort. It was surprising but I let myself go with it.I stopped myself to ask something when the waiter immediately put down our early dinner one by one."Is there anything you need, ma'am, sir?" it is a question for both of us.Damien shook his head, then looked at me."How about you, ma'am?" The waiter also turned to me."Nothing, thanks.""You are welcome, ma'am. Enjoy your meal,"Damien and I just nodded at the waiter."Then, let's eat," he said after the waiter was left.I looked in his direction. "Well, can I ask you something?""Hmm?""Did you follow me here?"His eyebrows arched suddenly. "No.""Then, why are you here? Enlightened me, Damien?""What's wrong if I'm here right now?"I clicked my tongue. I was embarrassed by the way he asked. "Nothing, I was just wondering."He looked seriously into my eyes. "I am here to settle some important matter, that's all.""Ah, okay. But what are you doing at Béll
Unexpected Visitor"AH, that's the only way to brew the right flavor of the coffee." I nodded while watching him blend the coffee.He looked at me. "Yes, you can also use a coffee machine. Here, taste it." He brought the cup closer to my mouth.I tasted a little amount of it. "Hmm, that's delicious. Perfect..." I thumbs-up and smiled at him."You want coffee? I'll make it for you."I shook my head here. "No thanks, I'm preparing to drink tea rather than coffee.""Okay.""Let's go in the living room," he followed. "Uhm, you can watch movies if you want. Feel free.""How about you?" he ask when I didn't sit down on one of the sofas.I shook my head. "First I have to organize what I'm going to bring for tomorrow. So, I guess I should have been in my room now,""Okay. I will watch a movie alone, and later I'll sleep.""It's up to you. As long as you feel sleepy, go back to your room to rest."He just nodded at me.I left with my tea. I immediately arranged my baggage. I put all the import
Guilty Feelings"T-TRAVIS?"He smiled a little at me. "Hi.""W-what are you doing—" I mumbled and eased the door open then turned to Damien. "Uhm, will you leave us for a while, please?" I said while looking at his serious face looking at Travis.He faced me and nodded. "Sure."I closed the door and stepped closer to Travis."Hey,""Is he the reason you broke up with me?" He asked in a serious voice.I take a breath. "How are you?" I don't mind his question. I don't want to answer it because I don't know what to answer."Have you come here to resign from your job?" that is his second question.I nodded. "Yes, I announced my goodbye yesterday. And my boss already accepts my resignation." I answer him."Yesterday," he smiled weakly. I know, he feels sad and disappointed. "So, you were here yesterday?" I nodded again. "With that man inside your apartment?"My mouth closed. I don't want to release a statement about Damien who opened my door for him."U-uhm, w-who did you know I was here?"
Seafood RestaurantWE are on the road, I keep looking at the beautiful scenery we are passing. For sure, I will miss the beautiful healthy living, on Maldives Island.I turned to Damien who was busy typing on his laptop keyboard. "Um, can I open the window?" I ask him before I will open it.He looked up at me. "Yes, you can.""Thank you,"I faced the car window again, then I slowly opened it. I immediately felt in my nose the fresh air coming from the entire ocean surrounding the whole place. I also close my eyes because of the good feeling of being close to green nature.The Maldives offers very clean surroundings; such as seawater, a healthy atmosphere, and very wonderful trees anywhere. When you were on that island, you could really enjoy your peace of mind. That's really what I'll miss most of all."For sure, you will miss the island,"I opened my eyes and looked at Damien. "Yeah, that's for sure."He shrugged. "Aren't you planning on going to see or visit before we go home?""Are
CameraI WAS not even surprised when we arrived at the airport of Maldives Island, and the private plane we were going to take us home was already there and just waiting for us."Is it your plane?" I asked him when the car stopped right next to it.He slowly nodded. "Let's go, Aurora."We got out of the car together. The driver took out my luggage to put it inside the plane.When we are going to the stairs of the plane, someone's cell phone suddenly rang in its pocket."Go on and answer your phone," I said when he looked in my direction.He nodded and moved slightly away from me to take the call.I embrace myself and I look around the airport until my eyes set on his direction again. I saw that he was smiling a bit while talking on the other line. I wonder who he is talking that time.I quickly removed my glance from him when he suddenly turned in my direction.What the heck? He always catches me looking at him. Shit... I get angry with myself.I just sighed and glanced at my surround
Workout I was inside the fitness Healthcare gymnasium with my two friends. They both invited me that Saturday. It was their day off from work so I agreed to bond with them because it had been a long time since I had been there with them. My friends and I always visit that place when I am in the Philippines. We always care about our health so that's one of the workouts and fitness that we like to go to. "When will you start your job at your company again?" I turned to Nancy when she asked me again. I rolled my eyes. "Again, on Monday, Nance. Monday." "Ah, yes... it's Monday. So, will you be busy with that again?" "I guess, yes." "Hey, friend. Are you getting married immediately?" I raised my eyebrows at Cedy's question. "That's what I know too. But I don't know when is the official date of the said ceremony." "Oh, come on. Bride to be who knows nothing?" he smirks. "Nah, what do I know? It's up to the Harrisons when is the exact date. As long as they don't keep coming to our h
First day"I'M GLAD that you finally work in your daddy's position, darling."I looked at mommy while chewing. I had my breakfast with her at that time. "Me too, mom," I answer her with a soft smile."How do you feel, darling?""Afraid, a little bit nervous, and...""And?""And—" I sighed then wiped my mouth with a table napkin. "I couldn't imagine working with that company before. But now I'm excited, mom. Knowing that I will be in my father's office. Even if not in Daddy's position.""I feel happy to hear that from you, baby.""I hope Daddy Raul will appreciate and be happy where he is right now," I smile a bit."He is babe, and I'm happy too because I know he's happy to finally get what he wanted... that our daughter will finally sit in his office to work."I just smiled even though I wanted to tell mommy that I was still saddened by the loss of Dad... but of course, I won't say that because I don't want to see her sad."How are the grapes you planted, mom?" I avoid talking about Da