It was already five o'clock when the bell rang, and working hours were over. Amy went to Nathan's office and found him still busy with work. Well, he is trying to finish what he had started this morning. He must return it to his father for another board meeting tomorrow. "Sir, I'll be going now. Do you want some coffee?" She asked. "No." He answered without glancing. As Amy closed the door, Nathan took a bit of stretching and buried his face in both hands. He stays like it for a while. Suddenly the phone rings like the usual, customers, clients, and business partners. Everything he must encounter and entertain for business purposes. He took the call since everyone was off to work. "Conner Marketing Enterprise, Good Afternoon!" He greets, unentertaining. "Mr. Conner!" Kimberly exclaimed as she heard the familiar voice. "Kimberly?" Nathan is surprised yet happy. He pulled the phone into his reach. "Yes, it's me! I did call earlier, it's a bit late, but I still called you. I didn'
Kimberly's long and exhausting Sunday has come to an end at last. It was ten o'clock in the evening when she had the idea to call Nathan before heading back home. Kimberly thought that maybe he had dumped her already after their last meeting. Perhaps he declined the deal since money isn't something he gave value to, which she is certain of. His secretary always picked up the phone whenever she dialed his number, even though she was trying to reach him. It irritates her that Amy acts as if she were Nathan's girlfriend when she asks personal questions.The following morning around eight o'clock, Kimberly makes another trip to the phone booth in the hopes that Nathan will answer this time. However, much to her dismay, it is the same woman again."Oh, it's you again!" Amy begins to make fun of the situation, mocking her. "Well, just so you know, Sir Nathan frequently goes to work!"She continued and swung her chair back to her desk."Why?" Kimberly wanted to kn
Flying back to Manchester is what Nathan wants best since he will meet his best friend, not just a best friend but a real brother or rather his twin. Henry recently received a Master of Science in Medicine after passing the required board exam. Because he was putting a lot of effort into preparing for the bar exam, they had not seen each other in nearly a year."Really? You're coming?" Henry exclaims in excitement."Yeah, I'll fly tonight. I guess I will arrive there at six in the morning." Nathan assured."Great! I'll pick you up at the airport. You better stay in my place.""I'll be glad to. Thanks, bro!""See you then! Have a great and safe trip!"The trip to Manchester Airport took eight hours for Nathan to complete. At seven o'clock in the morning, a man with a medium build who was the same height as him, wearing glasses with round rims, was smil
Nathan was driving back to his apartment and hoped Kimberly awaited him. He instructed Amy to tell her he would return tonight. But it was already late; the flight was a bit delayed. Perhaps he shouldn't have hoped much.Surprisingly, Kimberly sat on the floor in front of his door, sleeping. She was tired. He put down his luggage and crossed his legs at her reach. He touched her face gently, afraid to wake her. Then he recalled Henry's warning."No, it's impossible she couldn't even break a promise." He murmured and carefully carried her to his room.Kimberly seemed to be in deep sleep. He lays her in bed and removes her shoes. He stares at her longer while touching her face again, caressing it. Unknowingly, he moves closer to her lips and claims it. It was supposed to be a simple kiss, but he was tempted. There's no doubt he misses her. His kisses became torrid and woke her."Nathan...." She cried, surprised."What?!" He uttered.For Nathan
Nathan ordered a ham and egg with cheese and coffee for breakfast. When they finished eating, he asked her to wear the dress they bought at the mall. "Why do I have to wear this?" She said, showing it off. "Remember what I told you last night? About the girlfriend thing..." He answered while wearing his polo. "I didn't say yes__" She protested. "Well, I'm sure you'll agree! I told you I'd pay you no matter what." He retorted while fixing his tie. On the other hand, Kimberly was having difficulty wearing the dress, so Nathan walked towards her and zipped the back of her dress. "You look gorgeous!" He whispered in her ear, making her blush again. "Let's go!" He pulled her. "But my shoes?!" She stopped. "Don't mind it." They go to Xavier's Modeling School in Westside City. It is one of the best schools with advanced training for professional models nationwide, owned by Nathan's favorite Aunt. "Nathan?" A no
It's been two weeks since Kimberly started her way to be part of an elite society. After working at the Restaurant, she practiced more at Nathan's condo. She walks around with a book on her head to balance and has some statements to memorize on how she will answer Nathan's friends' questions, which Nathan himself wrote. She recites it over and over again. And like every night, Nathan arrived with bags of food. "Hi!" She greeted. She removed the book from her head and took off her shoes. She also helped him prepare the food like always. "How are you doing?" he asked as he sat on the chair. "Great, I also memorize some of my lines now." She said while placing some plates on the table. "Well then, let's practice." "Can we do it after eating? I'm kinda hungry." She said, turning to the food. "Fine." He smiles. "So, how about your work? What time did you get here?" "About five o'clock sharp, my work, nothing
There was a long pause....."Why? Did you find someone else?" She asked again, breaking the silence."What if I did? Will you insist?" His voice was agitated."Of course, you haven't paid me." She tried her best to calm him down."Damn that money!" He shouted. "Tell me, you didn't show up here because I refused to give you the money you wanted!!!" Nathan was now mad and started to yell again, which she feared the most."It's not it___" She felt a bit scared."Then, what!?! All you care about is money! Money means everything to you!" Nathan was still shouting, and she couldn't help being teary."If only... I had another choice... I would never come up... to you and ask..." She cried softly."Then who would you come up to? Another customer from the bar?! Oh, how much do you have got?" he asked angrily."Why... do you always... think about that? I already....told you___" Her words broke."Well, come to think of it. A
The following day Kimberly was still not feeling well. Her head was aching as she opened her eyes, trying to figure out where she was. She rose weakly as she realized its Nathan's room. Then hardly walked to reach the bathroom because her bruises from the hit by the car were also painful. Nathan was at the door with a food tray when she came out. He quickly rushed to aid her and put down the tray on the bed. "I'm alright. What happened?" She asked. "C'mon, easy." He carefully assisted her back to bed, ignoring her question. "Nath... I mean... Mr. Conner?" She asked, a bit nervous. "It's alright. Call me Nathan." He said. "You're not mad at me?" She asked again. "Let's just say I'm giving you another chance." "Thank you." She smiled as his eyes deepened on her. "Why?" She asked once again, confused. Nathan shook his head and turned to the tray. He took the bowl of soup and spoon, poured a small amount, then blew a bit before giving it to her. "I can do it, don't spoil me like t