FAZER LOGINBonnie's POV "Bonnie, how is Gia? Are you two still in touch?” My mum intruded my thoughts.“I told you before. The company we both came to apply for accepted her and rejected me.” Not me saying we now work together."Really? How about now? Her mum told me you both work together now in the same office.”I sighed. They always had things to say to each other, no matter how stupid it is.Should I tell my mum the real truth of what transpired between us? If I did, she would definitely pass the aggression to Gia's mum who worked with her in the office, and was like a ‘sister’ to her. But I think it was better I made her know my stance earlier, so that she wouldn't get the wrong idea like Mich did, to the point of accepting her as a secretary. Secretary!"Mum, the truth is, we are no longer close like before. She once accused me of stealing her boyfriend who was the manager in her former office, and I didn't find that funny. Though we've moved on, I don't like the idea of being friends wi
Bonnie's POV His eyes were deep and piercing as usual. It made my stomach drop.“Bonnie." He called softly.“Hi. I'm sorry about earlier. How do you feel now?" I said quickly.His eyes swept down to my baggy shorts and food package. My feet were clad in an old pair of white crocs."Did you come all the way here to buy a meal?” He wondered.All the way from where was he thinking? "All the way? It's not like you know where I live.”"Koreatown, isn't it?”My heart sank and I lowered my eyes immediately. So Kieran told him after all. It was so shameful to think he knew where I had been living all this while."Actually, my sister was craving dinner from here because she heard their meals are great. So…” I trailed off."It's fine. Come on, let me drop you off.”No. This was worse. If I had known, I would have simply told Antonio I was running errands for someone on the rooftop."You shouldn't bother. You don't look very strong yourself. You can reserve your energy.”He smiled. "Don't worry
Bonnie's POV I felt my face heat up when Mich flatly to me go to my sister. I watched him walk away. He definitely didn't look alright."Bonnie!” Dean growled. “Why did I think you would be pleased at the fact that he finally got what he deserved? The evidence that I am your ‘boyfriend’.” He made air quotes."Dean, listen, Mich is not feeling well and…”"And you care so much about him? Since when?” He took a step closer to me, pushing some strands of hair away from my face. "Say it, Bonnie, you're falling for the guy. True or false?” "Is that what it looks like? Because I care? Why would you say that? He has been through a lot and I only feel sorry for him." Dean gave me a long hard stare before leading me into a waiting room where Dalia was. He left immediately. There were a few other patients around."Hey, Dal. Are you okay?" I sat next to her. "How do you feel?”She wore a sad smile. "I don't know. I heard the doctor telling mum that we don't have much time left for the surgery,
Mich's POV I ran after him until we were close to the parking lot. "What is it, Declan? Haven't you done enough already?He handed me back my phone after glancing at the screen? “Who the hell is fire?" “Why the hell did you take off with my phone?” Wasn't it enough he interrupted my call? “Sorry about that. I only wanted us to avoid those new guys who came. I had a bad case with one of them previously. DonIs Chap't need nobody ruining things for me here." Right. I got it. The criminal vibes. Running from the people you probably stole from or swindled.We were called in a few minutes later, and after the lengthy speech and all, our sentence was passed. Forty hours of community service and a fine of seven hundred and fifty bucks each.Since I wasn't a resident here, I would request permission to do most of the hours at L.A. But I wasn't sure I wanted to be seen doing community service there. It wouldn't be good for me. I was barely known in Santa Barbara, like L.A.But the thought
Mich's POV I felt worse than I did previously. I guess Kieran was aware all this while that they were siblings, and that was why he said I was childish, right? But how could Bonnie do this to me? Why didn't she just say upfront that the guy was her kid brother? Little wonder she has been treating me despicably.My life was officially over.With shaky hands, I dialed Kieran's number. "Are you okay, bro? Where are you?” He quizzed.“Stop acting like you care. Why did you decide to stab me in the back, Kieran?" “What the hell are you talking about?" "You knew all this while that Dean was Bonnie's brother, right?”"Dean is her brother? Who said so?”"Oh, please. Cut the chase. You think I don't know?”Kieran sighed heavily. "Fine. I know. But I just found out.”"Sammy is aware too, right?”"I doubt he is. No big deal that you found out, huh? Does it change anything?" “Are you really asking, idiot?""Listen. There's something you should know.” Kieran said quietly.When I hung up a fe
lMich's POV I couldn't believe my ears. Did he just say "mum”? Dean was her brother? Didn't Sammy say he was her sister's friend? Why did they fool me?I thought my brain was spinning as I walked away. I texted Hiro to let him know I was waiting in the hospital cafe.When I stepped into the office that morning, why did I imagine having a pleasant ride with Bonnie to Phinny's Choice?Gia was just returning to her seat from my office, beaming with pleasure. I was pleased. Now Bonnie would have a real friend here, just a step away.I simply acknowledged her greeting with a nod, deciding I will address her later.I headed straight for Bonnie's desk when I entered my office. “How are you, Bee?" She looked quite refreshed and beautiful.“I'm good." She glanced up at me for a second and returned her attention to her work.I guess I wasn't worth staring at. Not for Bonnie."Did you meet the new secretary already?" I didn't want any awkward silence between us.“Is she the new secretary?" Sh
So what? Was he a god or a king that couldn't be yelled at? “You have no right to call me names or judge me!" He nodded, clicking his tongue. “Minus two dollars. You have no right to call me Mich." We held each other's gaze as usual. “So get back to work or get out." Was he really going to pay m
The gown and heels were gone when I finally awoke to my blaring alarm by 6am. Next to me was Shirley, and on the other bed were Mirabel and Arella. I remembered Shirley's warning for me not to leave it there. No doubt Mirabel and Arella must have taken it. But then, it wasn't impossible for the
Kwinnie?Mich’s ex-girlfriend from high school? And why was she staring at me?She was on heavy makeup, and in a glittery strapless mini gown that clung tightly to her skin, outlining her curves. She was still as pretty as I recall, no doubt. She approached me, looking worried.“Please, can you he
Mich narrowed his eyes at me, stroking his chin. "I'll call you what I like, because I'm the boss here. I'm the one calling the shots.”"It's my name. I'll teach you how to pronounce it.”A knock came at the door before he could respond. "Yeah, come in, Ruky.”The lady who had ushered me, in walke







