Clarisse smiled at the customer after giving her the change for her purchased item."Thank you for coming by at Everyday Convenience Store, please come back again!" she said goodbye to the customer, with a smile. When the lady customer finally left the store, Clarisse went to one of the shelves which is full of packed pastries. She checked the expiration date one by one and she started to put some breads on her plastic bag when she sees that it will expire three days from now. Clarisse suddenly stood up when she heard the door opens, which means that another customer walked in at their convenience store. She stood up, walk towards the cashier counter, and greeted the customer with a big smile."Welcome to Everyday Convenience St----!" Clarissa wasn't able to finish what she was about to say when the man suddenly collapses infront of her. She was too shocked to move at first, but she was able to recover from her shock after a few seconds. She quickly went towards the man who was half
Mr. Johnny Croone smiled at Clarisse."My Boss is still alive and kicking, and it's all thanks to you. If you didn't help him, who knows what will happen to him.” he relayed. “I am glad and relieved that I was able to help him." Clarisse smilingly responded. "My Boss wants to show his appreciation to you, so that's why he wants to invite you for a simple dinner. Please, accept his invitation dinner..." John Croone finally said his intentions. “There's no need for him to prepare a dinner for me. A simple thank you is enough." Clarisse politely rejects the invitation. "I'm sorry to say this, but my Boss doesn't take "no" as an answer. My Boss is known to be very persistent, and he'll just let me come back until you say yes..." John Croone insisted. Clarisse: "But-----!"Clarisse wasn't able to finish his sentence when Johnny Croone spoke again."To sincerely show how thankful my Boss is because you saved his life, he also donated a generous amount of money amounting to one million d
After a few minutes, they have finally reached the penthouse. Clarisse feels like she stepped inside one of the pages of an Architecture's Digest Magazine! She can't help but to be fascinated by everything that she sees inside! The penthouse's interior design screams of wealth and elegance. It was a spacious place, and she only see this kind of place in one of the Hollywood movies. The glass walls offers a clear view of the Metropolis, and everything looks so beautiful and majestic."Michele Montserrat got some good taste when it comes to interior design and choosing the right furnitures." Clarisse whispered to herself. Clarisse was busy looking around, and she didn't realized that someone has been watching her from afar. “I hope you like everything you see in my office."Clarisse almost had a heart attack because of shock when she heard someone talking behind her. She quickly wheeled around and she is finally standing face-to-face with the man she saved few days ago. She forced her
"I hope you'll like the food, Clarisse. I made a special request to my personal chef just to make sure that everything tastes perfect." Michele smilingly spoke again. Clarisse took a bite of the steak and she smiled when she tasted the food. It tastes amazing!"This is so delicious!" she said in amazement. Michele nodded in return, and he looks obviously pleased. "I'm glad you like it." They've spent their time eating and drinking the finest wine. It was Clarisse first time to drink, but surprisingly, she liked the taste of wine. She thought that the more delicious and old the wine is, it tastes much better. Time flew by so fast, and she didn't realize that the night is getting deeper. "After this, I'm going to bring you to my favorite place. I'm absolutely sure you're going to like it as well." Michele told Clarisse his plans. "Okay... But where are we going?" asked Clarisse. Michele mysteriously smiled at Clarisse. "Let's just say we're going to paradise." he gave Clarisse a
"Wow, this is a paradise!"Clarisse widely smiles while looking at the tranquil beach. The waves sounds like a wonderful music to her ears, and it calms her heart and soul... They are the only people at the beach, and it makes her even more excited. It means that she will be able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean... Michele, smiled at her in return, while looking pleased at her reaction.“You're right. This is like a paradise on earth. My parents actually call this place as "Paradis du Soleil..." he tells Michele the history of the beach resort. Clarisse puts her full attention towards Michele, while looking interested. “And what does Paradis du Soleil mean?" she became intrigued with the name. “Well , my mother told me that Paradis du Soleil means "Sun Paradise." She usually goes to France twice a year for a vacation, and this place reminds her of the ocean in France. So that's why she decided to name the beach as Paradis du Soleil." Relayed Michele. "Oh, that's intere
Many weeks have passed since her dinner date and the "accidental meeting" Michele Montserrat's parents.After what happened that night, she decided to talk to Michele, and told him not to contact and see her anymore. It would be the last time that they will see each other because she doesn't want to have anything to do with him and his "aristocratic family."But on a positive note, Mrs. Katherine Montserrat is such a sweet soul, and she welcomed her warmly, and she's been really an angel, however, Michele's father, Mr. Michael Montserrat is the total opposite of his wife. His remarks made her really feel like shit.It's better to forget about her encounter with Michele Montserrat and his family, and just to continue living with her life doing her part time jobs, taking care of the kids at the orphanage and saving money...Clarisse is currently putting the newly-delivered cola cans at the refrigerator when one of her co-workers called for her."Clarisse, someone's looking for you!""Al
And as soon as their hug was over, Michele and Clarisse suddenly heard a gunshot. Clarisse felt a small gust of the wind passed her face, and she saw something which zinged infront of her.It was so fast that she felt a dizzy.Meanwhile, Michele knew that someone had fired a gun towards their direction. The bullet zinged past on Clarisse, and it's a good thing that it didn't directly hit her face. His body quickly acted on its own. He immediately carried Clarisse, bridal style, and he ran with all his might until he found a safe place.Good thing they didn't hear more gunshots, and the whole place became quiet. Michele surveyed the place, and once he made sure that it's safe, he returned his attention back to Clarisse."Are you alright, Clarissa? Are you hurt somewhere?" he asked, while cupping Clarisse's face."I'm shaking and I still feel nervous, but I can handle it." Clarisse weakly answered, as she tries to regain her composure."No, I think we should go to the hospital to get yo
Chapter Eight:"And you're going to force me to marry one of the daughters from the "La Famiglia" to form a strong alliance with the other family? I'm sorry to burst your bubble, my dear father, but it's not going to happen. I told you from will not get involved with any of your business affairs, and I will not let you touch Clarissa!" Michele firmly stood on his ground.Michael Monserrat's jaw suddenly clinced, and it was clearly obvious that he disagrees with his one and only heir's decision."This is all about woman, huh? Well, I have an offer that you can't refuse. I will give you my assurance that Clarissa will be well-protected and secured, if you will cut off your ties with her, and be the future Godfather of the the "La Famiglia." the old man gave his son an option.Michele shook his head in frustration. His father can't really understand his point, and he's still being blinded by the materialistic power. His father can't look at him as his son, his own flesh and blood. But u