Maica Delmundo is a well-known model—beautiful, sexy, intelligent, and admired by many. It seems like she has it all. But beneath her fame lies a hidden secret, one that could ruin the career she has worked so hard to protect. What is the secret she’s keeping? Is she ready to let go of her success? Or will she hold onto it, even if it means losing the man she loves?
View MoreMaica Delmundo is a famous model, known for her long, slender legs and flawless skin. With her wavy, waist-length hair, sharp nose, naturally rosy lips, and an oval-shaped face, she possesses a striking beauty that captivates many. Her fair complexion, almost as if she were carved from ivory, and her perfectly sculpted hourglass figure make her irresistible. It’s no surprise that countless people admire her—even some of the most famous celebrities look up to her.
But Maica isn’t just about beauty; she’s also incredibly intelligent. She graduated cum laude with a degree in Architecture and later pursued another course, Interior Design, where she also graduated with honors. She recently topped the board exams, earning even more admiration from the public. However, not everyone is happy about her success. Many envy her—some even despise her. When she entered the fashion industry, some careers crumbled, and ever since, she has been receiving one project offer after another. Her manager couldn’t refuse them, and neither could she, because this was what she had always dreamed of. Maica grew up in poverty. Her father was a farmer, and her mother stayed at home to care for her newborn sibling. She once invited them to move in with her, but they preferred their peaceful life in the countryside. So instead, she chose to renovate their home, ensuring they lived comfortably. Her parents refused to leave their land, as it held deep sentimental value. Her father’s farming was what had supported her education up to high school, and when she reached college, a friend helped her land a job at a well-known fast-food chain in Manila. It was during this time that Mr. Milendez, a well-known talent scout, discovered her and offered her a career in modeling. She worked tirelessly, juggling her studies and her job, determined to provide a better life for her family. And though they didn’t fully support her chosen path, she continued to provide for them while respecting their wishes to stay in the province. She visited them regularly and made sure they never lacked anything. This was her way of giving back for all the love and care they had given her. For Maica, her parents were her greatest inspiration. Without them, she wouldn’t have reached her dreams. They may not have lived in luxury, but she never once felt unloved. She was grateful to God for blessing her with such a wonderful family. *** “Ms. Delmundo, there’s a rumor circulating that you’re getting married. Is it true?” a reporter asked as she stepped out of The Alpha building. “Is it true that your manager, Denver Castillo, is your soon-to-be husband?” another reporter blocked her path. “No comment.” That was all she said, keeping her response short to avoid further discussion. More than anything, she hated having her private life exposed. She believed that some things were meant to remain personal. Her bodyguards and security immediately stepped in, blocking the reporters and creating a path for her until she safely entered her car. “Maica, where is that rumor even coming from? About you and Sir Denver?” her best friend and personal assistant, Julie, asked, raising an eyebrow. “It’s not a rumor, Julie. But let’s keep this between us. We don’t want it going public.” “OMG!” Julie gasped, her eyes wide with shock. “How is it that I, your best friend, didn’t know? And now I hear about it from gossip? Your stalkers are seriously impressive!” “Well, I doubt it was a stalker who leaked the information,” Maica replied calmly. “What do you mean?” “You’ll understand when we get to my place.” *** Their ride home was quick, thanks to the light traffic. The moment Maica entered her unit, she found Denver, her manager, sitting comfortably on her couch, typing away on his laptop. “Denver, while I was out working on a photoshoot, here you are, lounging in my living room. Are you really my manager?” she teased, folding her arms. “I’m actually organizing your schedule. Prada just sent a proposal—they want you as their new model. Since Prada is a high-end brand, we’ll prioritize them and reschedule your other commitments.” Maica raised an eyebrow. So he had time to fix my schedule, but not to deal with the chaos he started? Annoyed, she snapped his laptop shut, forcing him to look at her. “What the hell, Maica?” “I told you, Denver, I don’t want our relationship to go public. Why did you have to broadcast it on social media?” she demanded, standing in front of him. Denver let out a small chuckle. “So, you figured out it was me. You really are sharp.” He took her hand and pulled her down beside him. “I’m just tired of hiding. You should be grateful that I only mentioned we’re getting married.” “Should I really be thankful?” she scoffed. “The moment I stepped out of The Alpha, I was bombarded with reporters. And where were you? You weren’t even there to help me handle the situation. You know what this means, right? Once we go public, we lose our privacy. That’s how relationships start falling apart.” She sighed, frustrated by the mess Denver had created. “What are you so afraid of, hon? I’m yours now. We’ve been married for almost two years. Nothing can change that,” Denver said, looking straight into her eyes. “Wait. WHAT?!” Both Maica and Denver turned to Julie, who had been quietly listening the entire time. “You’ve been married for almost two years, and I had NO IDEA?!” Maica couldn’t help but smirk at her friend’s exaggerated reaction. She looks more outraged than someone objecting at a wedding. “Stop overreacting, Julie. And yes, we’re married.” Julie clutched her chest dramatically. “Wow, that really hurts, Maica. Can I be mad at you?” “Why would you be mad?” “I thought we were best friends! You didn’t even make me your bridesmaid. You could’ve at least invited me to the reception to eat lumpiang shanghai!” At that, both Maica and Denver burst into laughter. Julie does have a point—we really did keep this a huge secret from her. Feeling guilty, Maica got up and hugged her friend. “I’m sorry, okay? Next time, I promise to tell you everything.” Julie eyed her suspiciously. “No more secrets?” “No more secrets.” Julie finally smiled. “Well then, congrats on being married for two years! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.” She hugged Maica, who, feeling touched, gave her a kiss on the cheek. Denver, watching the moment unfold, pouted. “Why does she get a kiss, but I don’t? Am I just an extra here?” Laughing, Maica leaned in and kissed him on the lips. Julie, blushing, immediately covered her eyes. “Oh my God! You guys are too much!” she squealed. Denver and Maica simply chuckled, relieved that their secret was finally out.After Maica’s pictorial for Bench Fashion Magazine, she hurriedly went to the Mango Fashion Group building for an urgent meeting. Even she was surprised when Julie called her about it. She didn’t know what to prioritize, especially since Julie was currently away. Her friend had gone home to the province to take care of her sick mother. Maica didn’t hesitate to allow her, knowing that family always comes first. Julie assured her she’d be back before Monday.For now, Maica had to attend all her appointments alone. Fortunately, Julie had already arranged her schedule, prioritizing the important ones. All she needed to do was show up. Another thing Maica was grateful for was the presence of her bodyguards, always ready whenever she needed security.“Hi! I’m here for a scheduled meeting with Mr. Calvin,” she said to the receptionist while looking at her smiling.Josh’s secretary immediately appeared to greet her.“Glad to see you, Ms. Delmundo. Mr. Calvin has been expecting you.”Maica smi
Maica lay quietly on her bed, staring at their plain white ceiling. She couldn’t get the recent encounter with Third out of her mind—especially since he had disappeared without a trace before. She never thought he’d change that much. From his looks to the way he dressed, everything about him was different.Before, he was content wearing a plain white shirt and ripped jeans. Now, he looked so formal in a navy blue long-sleeved polo, black slacks, and polished black shoes. His once messy hair was neatly styled in a brush-up haircut. The only things that remained the same were his tan complexion and the deep dimples on both cheeks, which perfectly complemented his straight nose, moderately thick brows, and just-right lips. His deep-set brown eyes matched his sparse lashes.A small smile formed on Maica’s lips as she recalled their unexpected reunion—of all places, at the Mango Fashion Group building.“You really changed a lot, Third,” she whispered to herself.She closed her eyes, lettin
“Maica, you have an appointment with Mr. Calvin this afternoon for the contract signing,” Julie reminded her.Maica took a deep breath as she stared at the ceiling of their room.“Is something wrong?” Julie asked, noticing her gloomy expression.“I’m probably just tired. My schedule has been fully booked for the past few days. I think my body is just looking for some rest,” she replied. “And about Denver’s cheating issue—I already confronted him, and you were right. I’m really glad I found the courage to talk to him last night. At least now, I have some clarity. I just jumped to conclusions too quickly.”“I told you. It’s always better to talk things out when there’s a misunderstanding so everything can be cleared up,” Julie said. “But about your appointment—are you still going, or do you want to rest today?”“I’ll go. You know how important time is to me. I don’t want to waste it just lounging around at home.”Maica knew that staying home wouldn’t do her any good. If anything, she’d
Maica had been waiting for almost an hour in the Emerald Tower’s waiting area before their car finally arrived at the main entrance. Just in time, Denver and Julie also showed up, looking utterly exhausted. “Thank God you’re here.” Maica immediately stood up upon seeing the two. “Good thing you had Julie follow me. I was practically lost in the basement parking, searching for Manong George,” Denver said, still catching his breath. “No wonder you look like you just took a bath in your own sweat,” Maica teased. “Come on, Maica. No one told us it was scorching hot down there. I was about to run out of air just looking for Denver,” Julie explained. “At least you found each other.” Concern was evident on Maica’s face as they walked toward the car. “Yeah, I was on my way up to the first floor when Julie spotted me running around.” Denver quickly opened the car door for Maica and Julie, and both hurried inside. Once they were settled, he took the passenger seat beside the driver. “Ma
“Maica, where have you been?” Julie hurriedly approached Maica, concern evident in her voice, as she found her sitting alone on a vacant bench in the waiting area of Emerald Tower. “Denver and I have been looking for you. Do you have any idea how worried he is?”“I just wasn’t feeling well, Julie,” Maica said, making an excuse. “But I’m okay now.”“Are you sure?” Julie’s doubt was written all over her face. “I’ve known you for so long, Maica. You can’t lie to me.”“Julie…” Maica’s voice started to tremble, and tears welled up in her eyes. “I think Denver is cheating on me.”“What?” Julie gasped. “Denver? Are you sure about this?”“I overheard him the other day. I was about to step out of our room when I heard his voice outside. He was talking to someone. I don’t know who it was, but I heard him say he missed her. He even called her ‘babe’ and told her he loves her too.” Maica could no longer hold back her tears, covering her face with her hands. “I don’t know what to do. I can’t lose
Because of the heavy traffic, Denver decided to head straight to Emerald Tower, where Jane and her husband’s wedding reception was being held. “Yes, yes. We’re on our way.” That was all Denver said before ending the call. “Of all times for us to be in a rush, we just had to get stuck in traffic,” Julie complained. “Good thing Maica doesn’t have any more schedules after this, so we don’t have to worry about running late.” Denver focused back on the road, watching the red taillights flicker ahead of them. *** It took them over an hour before they finally arrived at their destination. Before stepping out of the car, Julie made sure her friend looked presentable enough for the event. “Hi, Jane.” Denver immediately greeted the ballerina with a cheek-to-cheek kiss before shaking hands with her husband. “Congrats. You really surprised us with this wedding.” “Actually, we’ve been planning this for a while. We just kept it private. You know how it is.” Jane smiled at Maica, as if hintin
Maica flashed a dazzling smile in front of the camera as she was interviewed by the host of a popular talk show. “Maica, I have a question for you. Recently, there have been rumors that your manager, Denver Castillo, is getting married to your personal assistant. How true is this?” the interviewer asked. Maica smiled first before answering. “Honestly, even I was surprised by this sudden revelation in public. But I’ve always been aware of their relationship, and I have no objections. We all know how caring and loving Denver is, so it’s not surprising that he and Julie developed feelings for each other. Besides, I’ve known my personal assistant to be very thoughtful and cheerful—perhaps that’s what Denver likes about her. They both have my full support.” “How about you, Maica? Do you have someone special in your life right now?” the interviewer asked, shifting the focus to her. She smiled again and took a deep breath. “Well, I’d be lying if I said no. Of course, I have.” The interv
Weeks had passed since Denver and Maica’s press conference, and for a while, their lives had been free from the whirlwind of gossip on social media. Maica, in particular, had been receiving one offer after another, filling her heart with excitement. She couldn’t put into words the joy she felt as she stared at her own face gracing the cover of a famous magazine.“Look, Julie!” She eagerly showed the magazine to her personal assistant, unable to contain her happiness. “I really love how this brand makes me look absolutely stunning.”Julie beamed at her. “Maica, you’re already beautiful as you are. No matter what brand you model for, it’ll always suit you perfectly.”“Really?” Maica asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.Despite being in the fashion industry for years, she knew deep down that her self-confidence still wavered. She was aware that there was so much more to learn, and she needed to work even harder if she wanted to reach the peak of success—the kind of success her idol,
The room was bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight streaming through the window, casting shadows that danced across their entwined bodies. Maica shivered beneath Denver’s gaze, her heart hammering against her ribs as he leaned in closer. His breath was warm against her cheek, teasing her with the anticipation of what was to come.She wasn’t sure when she had lost control, when the simple act of being in his arms had shifted into something much deeper, much more intense. But here she was—bare before him, exposed in more ways than one, yet feeling nothing but the security of his presence.Denver’s lips claimed hers in a slow, deliberate kiss, his tongue tracing the seam of her mouth before delving deeper. It was intoxicating, the way he tasted—masculine, heady, completely overwhelming. She clung to him, feeling his solid frame press against her, every inch of him radiating heat that seeped into her own skin.As his hands began to explore, she felt her breath hitch. The way his finger
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