The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the cityscape as Ramina and Percy walked out of the office together. The weight of the day's work seemed to lift off their shoulders as they shared light banter, a bond growing stronger with each passing interaction. It had been weeks since the unsettling incident with Zeus, and amidst the challenges, something unexpected had blossomed between them.Ramina found herself drawn to Percy's strength and compassion, his unwavering support during her ordeal resonating deeply. And Percy, despite his initial reservations about forming personal connections at work, found himself captivated by Ramina's resilience and the genuine kindness she exuded.Their conversations began to extend beyond office matters, delving into their life stories, dreams, and aspirations. They were both surprised by the ease with which they opened up to each other, sharing not just their triumphs but also their vulnerabilities. Their connection grew de
One sun-drenched afternoon, the trio found themselves in a local park, drawn by the allure of the outdoors and the company they shared. Children's laughter resonated in the air, harmonizing with the pleasant rustling of leaves and the distant hum of a breeze. A picturesque tableau of families engrossed in picnics and lively play surrounded them.Percy, sitting cross-legged on the grass, watched as Prescelle's eyes flickered with curiosity at the sight of the swings.Ramina looked at her daughter when she notice her looking at the kids playing on the swings. "Prescelle, would you like to go on the swings?" Prescelle pursed her lips with a hint of shyness. "Maybe later, Mom."Percy leaned in, his eyes twinkling with an idea. "Prescelle, did you know that swings were invented ages ago by someone who was enchanted by the magic of play?"Prescelle looked at him, intrigued. "Really? Who invented them?"Percy flashed a playful grin. "It was none other than a brilliant inventor named Charles
"Ms. Montalvo."Ramina looked up when she heard a voice behind the door of her office. Thinking that it might be her officemate, she told her to come in."What's up?" Ramina uttered when she saw Danielle, one of her friends in the small company she works at.Danielle looked unhappy so Ramina immediately worry over her. "Are you okay?" Ramina asked.Danielle sighed and slowly walked towards her. She put a document on Ramina's table and motioned her to read it.Ramina on the other hand was so confused at first until she read what was in the document. "W-What is this?" Ramina stuttered after reading the paper. Her heartbeat is getting faster every moment and she feels like her chest is drowning.Danielle shook her head, getting frustrated. "I don't understand anything either. This matter will be discussed later before we leave," Dan
"Mommy, you were having a nightmare..." Prescelle pouted.Ramina gulped nervously. It felt like a sin especially that she dreamed of that!"I'm so sorry, baby... Did I disturb your sleep?" Ramina softly asked. She went closer to her daughter who is now sitting on the bed, adjacent to where she's laying.Prescelle nodded and softly gasp. "But it's okay, Mommy. I know you're tired from work... I will sleep now," Prescelle said, sleepiness is evident in her voice.Ramina sighed and guided her daughter to sleep. She laid her down on the bed and tugged the comforter on her body."Sleep tight, darling..." Ramina whispered."I love you... mommy..." Prescelle uttered before finally dozing off to sleep.Ramina just checked if her daughter is already asleep before going out of their room. She then went to the kit
Anton always thought that Ramina is a straightforward kind of woman. She will not gonna lie to someone if she found that person attractive. Anton knew that she was not lying the moment she told him she doesn't want anyone. But still, Anton did not give up.With his eyes teary because of disappointment, he faced her. "For all those years that we're together... you really did not l-like me?" His voice broke. "Even a bit? Huh, Ramina?" he desperately uttered.His heart is breaking as the second passes by that Ramina isn't responding. For others, silence means yes, but Anton couldn't apply that one to their situation right now. Anton knew that Ramina isn't answering him because she don't want him to get hurt by the truth she'll gonna tell him.Anton sadly smiled. "Ramina... Do you l-like me even for a bit?" he asked again, even with a broken heart.Ramina did not look at him, she
Ramina was secretly scolding herself for acting unprofessional earlier. She couldn't believe that she just talked with the CEO of Mattheios Company! She scolded herself for not researching enough about the CEO of the company. She just knows its name but not the face!As she lines up for the interview for the position: of CEO's Exclusive Assistant, she can't help but sweat buckets. Her hands are kind of trembling and she keeps on gulping from time to time."Mrs. Ramina Maxine!" a staff called her.She immediately stood up. "Correction, Madam. It's Miss Ramina Maxine," Ramina told her.The staff nodded. "I'm sorry for the misunderstanding," she said.Ramina just smiled before entering the room where the interview takes place. She'll be talking with the hiring manager first and when she pass this interview, she will be interviewed by the CEO she's going to work wit
"When are you going to work?" Yaya Grace asks Ramina.They were eating lunch at a restaurant near the school of Prescelle. Since Ramina won't be able to do this more often with them once she started working.The interior of the restaurant is designed and painted green which creates a good ambiance. It's refreshing especially since the temperature inside is not so cold. It feels like you are eating in the middle of a forest.Prescelle is busy playing on her phone while the two ladies sat beside each other to talk since their order is still in the making."On Monday, Yaya. By that, I will leave Prescelle to you once again," Ramina says.Yaya Grace smiled then nodded. "Congratulations. I'm so happy for you," she sincerely said.Ramina's lips stretched to form a smile. "Thank you, Yaya... Always," she says.Ramin
Ramina did her work very well so her boss won't say something wrong with her. She doesn't want to experience what happened to the employees that day.Ramina was in her office, reading some documents on her email when Percy suddenly called her over the telephone.She certainly holds the telephone and put it in her ears while still reading a document. "Do you want anything, boss?" she asks."I want coffee," he said on the other line before ending the call.Ramina's lips parted. She was sure that his boss is cold and ruthless as hell but doesn't he knows how to say 'thanks' at least?She was frowning all the time as she make his coffee. She should be professional but right at that moment, she just wanted to throw the coffee to his boss. She doesn't like what happened the other day. A boss must not treat his employees that way. They work for him and he must be thankful fo