You might want to read the story of the characters mention in this novel. Ellie's story - Planned Baby (Completed) Mara/Denise and Maru's Story - Business Wife (Completed)
"So you work in JDLI as an Interior Designer, and you finally got your first project today after a month of assisting your colleagues, and yet here you are drinking, I bet you feel a bit pressured and anxious since it's your first project." It was Kyle, the guy who went to me and introduce himself a while ago. I was surprised at how smoothly our conversation is going. I thought that his agenda was to hit on me like inviting me to a hotel for a one-night stand just like the common thing that guys in the bar do. But he was respectful and friendly. It feels like he was not here to flirt but to get to know me. "You can say that, but also I got some personal problems that I can't share with you for now," I said. I told Kyle the reason why I decided to move here and where my current job is. I didn't tell him about my problem with James and the chaos that he brought into the office which is the main reason why I'm here. I know that sometimes it's better to share your problem with a stran
"Is that so? Then let's call the love of your life." James pulled out his phone, his brow creased as he was searching for his brother's name. He was angry, I can sense it. But I can't understand why. He knew from the start the feelings I have for his brother. He knew that aside from pursuing my dream, I went here to move on. "Are you serious?! You will really call Andrew?! For what?!" I said panicking. He ignored me. His attention is on his phone. After three rings the video was on. I saw Andrew's face on the screen. "What's up?" Andrew greeted him. "I'm with Yelle. Are you having lunch?" He said casually. I froze on my sit. I don't know what to do. Will I greet him back or what? "Yes, I'm having lunch with my wife," Andrew said then I saw him looking at his wife full of love. My heart hurts, as always. But I was used to it. Moving on is not easy. I thought that once you accept the fact that you are not meant for each other, moving on will come out naturally. There are times
"Are you okay, girl?" I nodded and smiled at Hannah. "Hangover," I whispered. Hannah nodded and went back to work. I massage my temples. I feel like my head was about to explode. I badly need coffee, that's my best remedy for my hangover. I forgot to buy a caffe macchiato at Starbucks because I will be late for work. James is acting really weird. I can't believe that he made an effort to go to my unit just to remind me of how in love and happy Andrew is with Mara. As if I don't know that fact. After all these years, he still considers me a threat to the relationship between Mara and Andrew. Maybe because I'm very vocal to him about my feelings for his brother. But I never failed to assure him that I have no plan of stealing Andrew or ruining the marriage that Mara and Andrew has. Aside from my genuine love and care for Mara, I love their daughter so much, and I consider Tanya as my daughter. I will never do something to hurt Tanya. I will always choose to protect her. And if I
"I can make that happen."Hearing those words makes my heart flutter. Last night while I was drinking beer, I made a decision that I will need someone to help me to move on because some say that sometimes finding new love can mend a broken heart. I smirked at him. "Really? That's not gonna be easy." He looks at me intently and smiles. "It won't be easy but I know you are worth it." I bit my lower lip when I felt like my tears wanted to come out. Hearing those words from him warms my heart. I was so down last night after the video call with Mara and Andrew. I needed these words to regain my self-worth. Our food arrived just in time. We decided to eat first before we continue our conversation. "But before that, I need to tell you something," I said a bit nervous. If I want to open my heart to someone, I should tell him first about my situation with James. And yes, I decided to give Kyle a chance.He gave all his attention to me. "I'm ready."I heaved a heavy sigh before I start to
"The pasta is almost done, can you prepare the table?" "Sure," James said then he went to the kitchen cabinet.I raise my brow when I notice that James knew where the plates and utensils are placed. Then I remember when he was enjoying his coffee the first time he went here... take note, he prepare it himself in my kitchen without asking my permission.I place the creamy pumpkin and mushroom pasta on the dining table, James was already seated. James was about to get some pasta when I place a bowl of pumpkin soup in front of him. "I prepare a pumpkin soup for you, you should eat that first since it's passed dinner time," I said. James smile at me and nodded. He obediently eats his soup."I didn't know you can cook," James said after he finished his soup. I put the pasta on his plate and mine. Though I can't eat much because I already had dinner with Kyle, I still decided to eat with him. "There are many things you don't know about me," I said as a matter of fact and smirked. Jame
"I just followed the instruction given to me by the management."Hailey glared at me. She was fuming mad and I understand where she was coming from. But I was just following what the CEO told me to do. "Instruction? Do you think I will believe that petty excuse of yours?!" She said.I almost rolled my eyes. It sucks to be an employee. You are becoming the punching bag of the higher-ups. It's not like I can freely talk back, there's still a limitation in talking back to your boss. I'm proud of myself for not acting like that when I'm leading the marketing team in our company. I would say that I'm a cool and sympathetic boss. I never power trip our employees. "It's true! You can ask James about it." I said in a respectful true. "What did you just call our CEO? James?! Didn't I tell you to address him right?!" She said raising her voice. I bit my lower lip to control my emotion. "Sorry. You can ask SIR JAMES about it. He was the one who gave the instruction." She was about to say s
"Have you seen her plan?" I waved to David the folder of Yelle's Interior Design Plan for Allen's. I knew that she will do good in this project. I've seen some of her works in the Philippines. So this is not a surprise to me. "I'm a proud husband here," I say then smirk. "Are you sure that telling Hailey about your marriage with Yelle is the right move?" David suddenly asked. Everyone here in the office knew that Hailey likes me. She has no intention of hiding it. It's the reason why some of the employees are scared to hit on me or even just to have a conversation with me. I did nothing on those issues because it works for me. I never plan nor want to flirt with any of my employees including Hailey.Hailey for me is special but not in a romantic way. The feelings I have for her are the same with Mara, it's plain platonic. I told Hailey many times that we will never be lovers but she is not giving up. She keeps on believing that someday, I will learn to love her the same way. That'
"No! No! No!!! I told you you don't need to answer me?! I don't want to hear it! I don't believe you!!!" David went to Hailey and hug her. "Hailey stop it. It's time for you to accept that you already lost. James has someone in his life now." He said while calming her. She pushes him then she covers her ears not wanting to listen. She was looking at me and I already know what that look means. She wanted me to comfort her but I have no plans on doing that. It is time for her to accept the reality, I should not let her deceive herself anymore. I admit that it was partly my fault. Even though I was honest with her about my feelings but I did nothing when she made everyone here in the office believe that we are more than friends. I just let her harass those employees who are trying to hit on me. I just let her do the things she wants. I thought that it was the least thing I can do for her since I rejected the love that she was giving me. I thought that she will get tired and realize t