On the big screen, I saw a vast auditorium. I wasn't sure where it was; all I knew was that the people there were attending a big event. It must be from a famous company since it was screened online where people from all walks of life could see it. And when I looked closer, I found out that it was from an event launched by Simple & Sturdy, an international company that supplied wellness and therapeutic gadgets and equipment.
The man of the ceremony then marched toward the center of the stage and picked up a microphone. He ran his eyes before the crowd, took a deep breath when he refocused at the center, then broke into a smile.
"You have already seen how gorgeous our company's silver to diamond rankers are. How they made it to the top is truly inspiring. They are our living testimony that success is indeed doable. It is within our grasp if we set our eyes on the price."
"But ladies and gentlemen, we're not over yet. The best is yet to come. He's one gorge
I called Zed after I took Ara home. He didn't pick up for some time, so I decided to put my phone down and take a quick shower first. Just as I stepped out of the bathroom, Zed's call went through."Sorry, dear. I forgot to turn my speaker on. My teams are so hyped up that I ride along with their momentum.""It's alright, but why didn't you tell me that you have joined a company?""I would have wanted to surprise you, but I changed my mind when you had Ara in your mind. Anyway, I could still surprise you with my next achievement.""You know that Ara can always tag along with us. But why do you change your mind? I thought you want to stay a freelancer forever?""I can still accept speaking engagements. Only that I need to focus more on this company.""Alright. Whatever you think is best, then I believe it is. Congratulations!""Thank you, dear! But I want a reward tonight." I could see Zed's wicked face in my mind, and I couldn't help
I got guilty after my sexual indulgence with Kim that I hurried out of bed after he alighted out of me. Then, hurrying to the bathroom, I took a hot shower and lathered my skin lavishly, satisfying my wish to remove Kim's traces on my body. Only after he knocked on the door did I stop and changed into the same dress I wore."I'll go now," I told Kim after I blew my hair dry.He was still lying on the bed with his back on the headboard, the lower part of his body covered with sheets. He was looking at me, although fighting over his sleepiness. Then I picked up my bag and my jacket without waiting for his answer."Stay. It's not safe to go out anymore,” he said, jumping out of bed and pulling me into him, but I broke free from his embrace."No. Zed might have woken up and found out that I am not -” I stopped when I saw Kim wincing, giving me a sharp gaze."Please stop mentioning his name whenever you are with me. I might lose my pat
I fell asleep right away after I placed my head on my pillow. And maybe because I had been under a lot of stress lately, I didn’t have a deep sleep. Dreams started to float in my mind, troubling my usual dreamless sleep.____The Tough FiveAra: Girls, listen. I met a friend today. She said she has a friend who offers an accounting job in Japan. Would you mind telling me if you are interested?Julie: Really, girl? Tell her I’m interested. How much is the rate?Ara: Speaking of rates, OMG! Higher than you can imagine. I’ll send the details to your email.Vilma: That’s great, Ar. You may use the experience in applying for another job in the future. Could you send me the details also?Ara: @Vilma, sure. Right now.Stacey: The Tough Five should go. How’s that, ladies?Yen: I’m in!I then saw myself squealing with my
I felt like I waited an eternity for the sun to rise so thatI could go to Maezy's house and see her mother. Sleep eluded me already after all those bothersome dreams. I had the feeling that those were not mere dreams but memories because I didn't have a deep sleep. I could even hear the sound of the cars that passed by."Want to take a walk?" Zed asked as he sipped his coffee and me on my milk."No. I'll go to Maezy's house.""Is it something urgent that you can't wait until you see Mr. Moriin the office?"I shook my head and knitted my brows, reminding me of my guilt."It's not him, but Maezy.""Okay. I'll take a round. Then, I'll prepare your dress for work."That statement moved me again. I realized Zed did all the household chores since I started working, including the laundry. I couldn't even help in cleaning the house, or in preparing our meals. Zed was like a superman who did everything, yet I never heard him
My heart broke when I saw how Maezy treated her mother. After threatening to report her to the police, Nag Zabeth bolted away faster than a flash of lightning. My shoulders also drooped in frustration, but I swore I wouldn't stop until I get what I want.I could have asked my parents directly about it, but I didn't want to. I wanted to blast their minds with the news that I had already discovered their secret. I never felt bad at them -- and what right did I have if I would? They picked me up from wherever I was and loved me as their own. My only wish was to know why my mother gave me to someone else."I don't want you to talk to my mother because you will only confuse her," Maezy's voice broke into my thoughts.I got startled. I didn't expect she was still there because my attention was on Nang Zabeth, who fled before me."I don't understand," I said, giving her a smirk afterward. "Why would I confuse her?"She got tongue-tied for a while, throwin
“Dear, are you alright?” Zed’s voice cut into my train of thoughts.I blinked and stared at him, wondering for a second if he was still a part of the scene in my mind.“You looked unwell. What’s wrong?” Zed sat beside me and pulled me close to him. “I wonder what takes you so long, so I come here to look for you.”I smiled and glanced at him. “Nothing. I’m just tired.”“Because you lack sleep,” he said, rubbing the edge of my shoulder. “I’ll go back and get the car so that you won’t have to walk.”I thought so, too, so I nodded. And while I rested my mind by closing my eyes, I suddenly heard the sound of someone jumping in front of me.“Ta-daa! I’m back!” Nang Zabeth happily exclaimed. “I tricked Maria Zenaida into thinking that I went away, but the truth was that I hid behind a house. Do you really want to trea
I called the waiter right away to order some coffee. And only when she took a sip did she continue speaking.“Maria and I were best friends, and we were both working for Mr.& Mrs. Williams. She’s as lovely as you. And do you know that you’re her replica?”“No,” I answered, trying to control my emotion and my anger due to her delay. However, she enjoyed the suspense like it was leisure to put me on a cliffhanger.“One time, he had a one-night stand with Maria out of his drunken state and she got pregnant. She tried to hide it from him, but eventually, Mr. William knew about it. He let her raise the child and let her continue working for his family. He even asked his wife to adopt the child as their own because they were childless.”“Does Mrs. Williams know that I am his daughter?”“Yes, after she gave birth to you. She got so angry that she filed charges against her fo
Are you holding a fault against me?” He lifted my chin and looked into my eyes.“No. I want to know the truth.”“The first time happened when I was drunk, and the second time happened after she forced herself on me while I was also drunk. And believe me, nothing happened after that.”I scoffed, half-amused, for being jealous of Kim while he assumed Zed and I did it many times as a married couple.“It doesn’t matter.”“Really?” Kim laughed, then pulled me over for a kiss.“By the way, when did you stop investigating my case?” I pulled myself upright so that I could look straight into his eyes.“When I learned that the last video footage showed Zed taking you out of the room.”I froze. That’s exactly how I saw it on Maezy’s video.“What could that mean?” My voice turned hoarse suddenly.“The fact that Ze