Right at the instant, nigel appeared infront of his assistant and grabbed his collar. "What did you say? Who's name did you mentioned?" The man was startled at his boss's unexpected exaggerated reaction. "I-its Nathalie Andeza sir.... n-nathalie Andeza" "W-what was he said it's all about?" Nigel seems to be agitated "Sir, I don't know.... I didn't look at the fax they send yet." Nigel hurriedly went to his office, he immediately took all the papers on the fax machine and looked at them carefully. "Come here!" He called his assistant. "Help me to find the fax you had said." After a while: "Sir, here it is." Nigel read it abruptly. The fax was a little mysterious, it didn't say anything about the details but it was hinted that a surprise was waiting for him. It also said he will meet a person that he thought had long gone in this world. He pondered for a moment then he thought Nathalie. He didn't want to assume about it's meaning, but it clearly indicated that his ex-wife was st
Nigel slowly turned to his back. He stood up in awe as he was gawking at the woman while she's making her way toward his direction. He wasn't sure if his eyes suddenly obtained some defects or if it were just deceiving him, he almost rubbed it just to clear his eyesight. "N...n-nathalie?...." He blurted out with a little difficulty. After that, he couldn't speak again. Nathalie doesn't seem to take his reaction seriously. "Hello Mr. Sarmiento, long time no see." She then pulled a chair and sat down elegantly. When Nigel came back to his senses, he suddenly grabbed her and pulled her upright. "Y-you did not die?" He asked in disbelief, he choked as if he's about to burst to tears at any moment. "What's happen to you? W-why did you dissapeared? Do you know I'm almost gone insane? Where have you been in all these years? Why didn't you contact me? Nathalie...." Nathalie frowned and tried to get rid of the man's tight grip. "Mr. Sarmiento, you don't seem to think to mind your action C
Four people are now gathered together as they scrutinizing an unknown young man in their living room. The man was well-mannered, has a good looks despite looking a little matured due to his rimless glasses. His black hair is well-combed at the back of his head and his polo shirt and trousers are quite neat without creases.Seeing his awkwardness, Lucille broke the silence. "Um excuse me, may I ask who this gentleman is?" The visitor stood up and introduce his self politely. "I'm sorry for my sudden visit without informing you, ma'am. I'm Michael Lorenzo, but you can call me Mike.""Okay, nice to meet you Mike..." Lucille stretched out her hand to shake hands with the him but her husband pushed it away. "Be direct, which among us are you here for?" Armando asked in a serious tone.The young man scratched his head in embarassment. "Actually, I...." He didn't know how to say his aim properly specially since he's infront of everyone and armando with his deathly gaze. He couldn't h
Nathalie walled slowly in daze towards the man who's looking and waiting for her. When she got closer, she noticed his creased brows and his scowling face. "What's up Mr. Sarmiento? Are you–" she has to stop halfway when the man suddenly grabbed her arm and dragged her somewhere. "Let me go! Where are you taking me?" Nathalie tried to break free from his claws but the man tightens his grip. "Say, what do you need from me, do you have to do this?" She asked annoyingly while rubbing her arm."What are you doing in this kind of messy place, just when you had change your interest? Aren't you uninterested with the noisy places like this? And you even surrounded by men! Nathalie, just what are–""Wait....." Nathalie chimed in. "Do you dragged me just to lecture me? Mr. Sarmiento, have you check your identity and your relationship with me before you doing this? Have you thought, what right do you have to question me, are you my family? Who do you think you are?"Nigel slid his hand throug
It's no wonder if Nathalie didn't have any recollection about the sweet moment of the two of them because of his cold treatment towards her during their marriage years. Now, Nigel can't pull even one good memory to say that he's once a good husband to her. About her said one-sided love, he can't say anything about it. "I admit, I was wrong..... If... if I could turn back the time...." The bar went pin-dropped silent and the situation became seriously awkward. Nobody wanted to disturb the moment, they could only glance to each other. They couldn't even make a rustling noise while the others barely breathing, they look back and forth at the two. Nathalie let out a sighed. "Forget it. It's already in the past, let's move on." Nigel wanted to say something but he can't figure out what ought to say, he just sitting there quietly while clenching his fist. Michelle cleared her throat and speak up to somehow get rid of the awkward ambience. "Alright, and this is how we conclude, thank
Lucille who's making a glass of milk at the kitchen looked out the moment she heard a soft footsteps. she went to the living room and saw her daughter sitting at the sofa in a daze. "Nat, it's getting late, what are you doing there?" She asked but her daughter doesn't seem to hear anything. She came infront of her and wave her hand on her face. That's when nathalie snapped from her deep thoughts. "Mom..." Nathalie called, still in daze. "What's happened to you? I've been calling you for a while. Is something's bothering you?" "Well, there is...." Nathalie hesitates whether to ask her mother about her ex-husband. She didn't want to bother herself about his affairs but she couldn't help to wonder and she felt that she's not going to settle not until she figure out about it. "Um, about Nigel..... Mom, do you know if Nigel is in relationship?" After asking away, Nathalie averted her gaze when she saw the suspicious look from her mother. "W-why are you looking at me like that?" "Why
"Good morning Mr. Valdez, I'm stuck in a traffic, sorry I'm late." "It's alright Ms. Andeza, I'm just arrived ten minutes ago." The man got up from his seat and pulled one for Nathalie. The two sat down and exchange their greeting before the man called the waiter. The two chatted happily while eating their sumptuous meal. "I haven't eat my breakfast so I ordered a lot, does it turn you off Mr. Valdez?" Nathalie asked while munching her food, her cheeks was bulging like a squirrel. "No worries Ms. Andeza, it's actually nice to see a woman who didn't restrain herself from eating a lot. You know women nowadays always care about their figure so they always eat a little." "That's true, but I'm different. I don't get plump easily in just one heavy meal so its fine for me to eat more. I don't even restrain myself if I'm starving." "Then, I think I shouldn't restrain myself either. I am a man and I have much a bigger appetite than you. What do you think, should we compete?" Nathali
Nigel didn't hesitate, he rushes out and chase after his ex-wife, but they seemed to play tug and war when Nathalie refused adamantly. Mr. Valdez stepped in to help her. "Bastard, let go! You're so shameless, are you that desperate?""Don't meddle to us, mind your own business!" Nigel retorted. This guy have a nerve to threathen that he might lose his job but he just smirk on him. He didn't look scared in whatever this guy might capable to do, for him, he's just like a jumping clown.Out of madness, Mr. Valdez finally called a security, but when it came over, Nigel introduce himself that made him dragged Nathalie away freely without any restrictions.Mr. Valdez left in a daze, never would he imagine that that man he called bastard was non other than a young elite businessman Nigel Sarmiento, the one he had planned to have business deal in the future. Thinking what he had done and said to him, he finally realized that the man might mocked him because of his naivety. After some thought,
"Hi Nigel, good afternoon," Elaine greeted as she entered Nigel's office. Nigel just glanced at her and continued working. "Don't you have anything to say to me?" Elaine asked, walking closer to the desk. "What should I say to you?" Nigel replied without looking up. "I left yesterday without telling you, I thought you might be looking for me." "No, I wasn't. Actually, it's fine with me even if you don't show up at all."Elaine wasn't angered with his response, she walked around to his back and hugged him.Nigel froze. His expression darkening, and for a moment, he had an urge to kick her out of the office. However, he clenched his fist and restrained himself. He couldn't afford to act out yet, not until he got what he needed from her."Don't be like that, Nigel. If I don't show up anymore, our deal will be over. How will you get Nathalie's heart then?" she whispered in his ear, her voice almost seductive, but it only seemed to annoy him further. "You're not going to give up on
Nigel's body stiffened as he looked down at the ring on his table. When he picked it up, a pang hit his chest. He clenched his fist around the ring. "Nat, you're breaking off your engagement to me? Why?""Why? Are you really clueless? I think I don't need to answer that. You know exactly why, don't you, Nigel? I'm not going to let you make a fool of me again like you did before. Don't even think I'll still marry you knowing you're cheating on me again.""Cheating on you?" Nigel took a deep breath. "Is this about Elaine?"Nathalie didn't respond, but her face darkened while tears welled up in her eyes. She struggled to hold them back. "Since Elaine is the one you really love, why'd you make me believe your lies? You even pretended to be angry with her, but it truned out..."Nigel looked troubled by Nathalie's accusations. "Nathalie, no... it's not like that." He pulled his hair in frustration. "Just trust me, okay? Everything I'm doing is for a reason, and it's all for you. I just ca
"Goodness gracious!" an older woman exclaimed as Nathalie, who was rushing bumped into her. Nathalie covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. The woman watched as she leaned against the wall, wondering about her heart monitor watch beeping away. Realizing something was wrong, she approached her. "Miss, are you okay?" But before she could reach her, Nathalie took off.Nathalie walked away, trying to calm herself down. With a mix of sadness and anger swirling inside her, she refused to give in this time. She pressed her lips together, rubbing her chest soothingly. 'That's enough, calm down...' But her heart monitor watch continued to beep, filling her with worry. Unlike when she had an attack at Nigel's company, where she felt secure with Andy's help, now she felt uneasy being in an unfamiliar place with no one she knew.As her grip on the wall slipped, she was about to fall when a hand suddenly grasped her arm. "N-Nathalie?!" a man who had just arrived exclaimed. When Nath
Elaine tossed the medicine bottle aside when she realized it was empty. Her head was throbbing and aching as she made a call to the pharmacy to deliver the medication she needed. She had planned to follow Nigel to the hospital where Nathalie was, but not to comfort her, but to mock and ridicule her instead. However, karma seemed to have caught up with her as her migraine suddenly flared up, forcing her to rush back to her hotel.When the medication delivery arrived, she immediately took it. Once her migraine subsided, she grabbed a glass of red wine and sat down on the chaise lounge. She then called Nigel, but he didn't answer. She gulped all the wine in the glass and headed to visit him at his office instead."Ma'am, we're here," the taxi driver said to Nathalie. After being discharged from the hospital, she had taken a taxi home, despite Andy's offer to drive her. She had declined because she wanted to be alone; she also hadn't told her family what had happened.Upon reaching thei
"You're really quiet today, don't you have anything to say? You didn't even greet me or ask if I've had breakfast," Elaine said to Nigel, who was driving. Nigel didn't respond, like he hadn't heard her. If only Elaine knew how much he wanted to kick her out of the car, but he knew he had to play nice. "Where should I drop you off?" "You want to get rid of me already, huh?" Elaine moved closer and unexpectedly hugged Nigel. She almost jerked forward when Nigel suddenly slammed on the brakes.Nigel pulled over for a moment. "What the...?! Can't you see I'm driving?!" he snapped. Elaine fell silent, pouting like a scolded child. "Sorry, Nigel... why are you being so grumpy with me? I remember you never used to raise your voice at me before, you were always so gentle when we talked. But now, just a little mistake and you're already yelling?"Nigel continued driving. "Are you still holding on to the hope that we'll go back to the way we are before? Don't day dream. Don't you still get
Elaine happily chooses her outfit for the day. She chooses to wear her expensive branded dress, paired with heavy makeup, as if she's going on a date. She likely forgot what the meeting is all about.Her hips sway as she heads to the VIP suite she booked. She asks the person she's going to meet to wait there. Before entering, she takes out her expensive perfume from her pouch and gives herself a quick spritz.When she opened the door, she saw a man standing by the window. She knitted her brows when he didn't give her even a single glance, acting as if she wasn't there. "Nigel," she called out loudly to get his attention.When Nigel faced her, she swayed her hips as she approached him. When she wrapped her arms around his neck, he was about to push her away when she warned him, "If you stop me, I won't cooperate with you."Nigel froze. He just endured the discomfort he felt. As the woman was almost hugging him, he asked, "Where's Nathalie's heart? Is it still at the hospital?" "I do
When Nathalie woke up, she jolted upright, disoriented. The events from earlier immediately flooded back to her. She had been heading to the restroom at a gas station when someone suddenly attacked her from behind. They grabbed her and dragged her somewhere, while one of them made her inhale something from a handkerchief, making her pass out.When she looked around, she realized she was in an abandoned place. Fear enveloped her as she wrapped her arms around herself. A question formed in her mind: was this a kidnapping for ransom? Thinking that might be the reason, her fear slightly diminished. If that was the case, they would definitely ask ransom money. As long as the kidnappers didn't think of doing anything inappropriate to her, she will be fine.She jolted as the creaky, rusty door swung open. Two men, both wearing hoods and face masks entered. "Oh, she's awake. Maybe we can start now and get this job done?" One of the men asked.Nathalie's fear returned. What did the man mean?
Nigel suddenly grabbed Elaine's neck. "Do you really want me to be a criminal, Elaine? Do you really want me to be forced to kill someone?" Elaine struggled and angrily broke free from his grip. "Can't you just accept me, Nigel? Why is it so hard for you to do what I'm asking? Didn't you love me once–" "Yes, but I was blind back then!" Nigel snapped, silencing Elaine. "I made a mistake! I chose the wrong person. If you hadn't lied to me and pretended to save me from the fire, do you think I would've even noticed you?" Elaine froze, feeling like she'd been slapped as she was reminded of her deception and lies."Actually, it's also my fault for being deceived. I didn't even think you were fake. You know, you're one of the mistakes in my life. I wish I never met you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have hurt the person I love." "Enough!" Elaine interrupted, somewhat hurt by his words. "You don't truly love Nathalie, it's me..." She pointed to herself. "I'm the one you truly love, N
When Elaine finally unleashed her pent-up frustrations, she suddenly realized that she became the center of attention. She fished out some money from her clutch bag and slapped it on the counter, then she walked out without looking back. She leaned against a wall, feeling the effects of the alcohol kicking in, and now she felt dizzy.She grabbed her cellphone and dialed Nigel's number. She tried ten times, but it kept going straight to voicemail. "Why can't I reach him? Did he block me, or did he change his number?"Then she called someone abroad. "Hello, dear? I just want to confirm if I'll be okay if I expose myself - won't I be throw in jail?"The man on the other end replied, "You're good, they can't touch you. Besides, isn't your boyfriend some big-shot international lawyer?"Elaine felt a wave of relief. "Really? Thanks, dear. I feel so much better now.""No worries, babe. Anything for you.""Alright, see you." Elaine replied."Bye, I love you.""I love you too."When the call