Dad came home as soon as he heard the news; he resigned from his company because his body could no longer work due to aging; he just turned fifty-two last month. I can't still believe that a year has passed as I look back. Months have passed, but we still have no news of what happened to Hade. I'm working on my new book these days and super busy. I barely have time to rest because I still have to do housework, take care of mom and Paris, and do the school work and work-related things. Dad doesn't care; he just chills at the house, laughs here and there, and drinks. He was bossing us around. I heard a knock at my door; Paris came in and locked it behind her. She slides herself to my bed and lays beside and hugs me. "Sydney, can I rant?" she asked; I slid my arm to her neck, and she climbed her head to my chest; I brushed her hair using my hand. "Can we just get out of here?" she asked. "Why?" she sighed and lifted her head, staring right into my eye. "Dad doesn't do anything h
I still can't process all the happenings in my life. One day I met a rich ghost, I met his friend and made me their scholar, I transferred to T University and be able to be an executive director in an organization, I got to sign a contract with my dream publishing company, got involved in an issue that leads me from revealing my identity, became the hottest of the hottest writer in town, and now I got involve in an issue again. Someone leaked a video of my fight with Enzo, where he was begging on his knee, and his mother was pulling him up. That was an awful clip; they literally cut the scene and made me the bad guy; for sure, dad was celebrating. I wonder who took the video. I can't even focus on the new book I'm working on; I have to pass a new chapter to Jarred for revision before posting it on the site, but I can't think of anything. I'm already four days behind my deadline. Hank did great about killing the issue. The video was no longer on the internet, and the man who posted i
I just realized the difference between important and precious, I thought these two mean the same thing, but I'm wrong; it's not. What's important will eventually become less important after some time, but what's precious breaks your heart. I'm still wondering if what I feel towards Tycen was really a genuine love or superficial. I didn't know him yet, I wanted him, but I'm not sure if the person I thought of him was really him or if it was the one I made inside my mind. I kept reminding us not to fall for each other because we didn't know each other yet; I was so scared to lose him. I really mean that. The feelings I felt for him were all genuine. I can totally relate to Bigbang's Let's not fall in love. I chuckled as I recalled the lyrics of the song. Let's not fall in love; we don't know each other very well yet. Actually, I'm a little scared, I'm sorry. Let's not make promises, you never know when tomorrow comes, but I really mean it when I say I like you. "Uri saranghaji mara
I feel like my heart's going to burst any second. I'm sitting in a private room in Le' Seraphim, a first-class restaurant located in Manila; it is located near the seaside, and the sounds of the waves are music in my ears. Hade sent me the address and made a reservation. I am one hour advanced to the agreed time so that I can prepare myself and prepare which words to say. I was about to sit on the pillow on the floor since the interior design of this restaurant is a modern Japanese style. The table is low, and there are no chairs. I was shocked when the door showed Hade, who was also surprised to see me. We both froze and stared at each other with eyes wide open and mouths hanging. I avoided his gaze and sat on the pillow. I breathed in and out and listened to the door's medium thud when he closed it. I can feel the beat of my heart in every inch of my body; it feels like I'm shaking. I glanced at Hade; he was looking down, biting his lips; I saw his hands were shaking, and I co
When I left the restaurant, I knew that all of my feelings were left behind, but why did you guys follow me home? Damn it.I buried my face in my pillow and screamed at the top of my lungs. How am I going to face him every day? This is so embarrassing; I can't even imagine working with Tycen!Why did Jarred transfer me to Tycen? I can't work with Tycen or Hade or whatever his name is! I kicked in the air while making myself bounce on my bed. I stopped and deeply sighed; I stared at my white ceiling and suddenly smiled.It's funny that even though what's happening to me now is stressful, I still feel good. I wandered my eyes inside my room, and it stayed on the window on my balcony. I stared at the blue sky.I love everything here, my house, the people I'm with, the people surrounding me, and the things I see whenever I wander my eyes. I love it here; please don't be a dream.While I stared at the sky, it suddenly felt like a dream. I wander my eyes around, and it's slowly glitching.
I rechecked our things in the luggage for the nth time this morning in our living room while waiting for Patricia. Hank introduces her to me. She's a licensed caregiver with a six-year experienced local and international.I interviewed her via Zoom last night; luckily, she's available for a week, which I need. I glanced at Paris and mom, sitting on the kitchen stool while eating the breakfast Shiloh had prepared; he prepared a chicken salad for mom, a pizza for Paris, and a clubhouse sandwich."How many more times will you check that, Sydney? I'm getting tired of watching you." Paris complained. I stared at her and raised my left eyebrow. "Then stop staring at me, dumb." I zipped up mom's luggage after confirming that I didn't forget anything. I pulled out Paris' luggage and opened it up. My jaw dropped when I saw the mess she made after folding them. "Seriously, Paris?" she ran to me and snatched her luggage."Let it then." she closed it, pulled up the handle, brought it with her t
Hade's P.O.V. I walked out of my room to check what was happening outside; I woke up from a loud broken glass. As soon as I opened my door. Screams and breaking of things plangent. Our helpers keep running around— panicking. I held Arin's arm — one of our helpers, and her face full of fear, she stared at my eyes as if she was begging for her life. I'm confused. I was about to speak when Miss Sarah held my arms and pulled me to the living room; I instantly let go of Arin's arm. When we got there, I saw Hank talking on his phone. Honor was holding dad back as well as their mom. The television caught my attention when I heard Jarred's name. I walked near the Tv and listened to it intently. I saw Jarred and Jackson walking in the crowd of reporters with a policeman on their sides. "The president of Arrow Publishing Jarred De Verra turned himself last night at Quezon City Police Station and confessed that he and his dad —Jackson De Verra was behind the Connect Incorporation Chairman's s
Hank and Sydney came back to Europe last week. We decided to work separately. Hank came with Sydney since it would be safer if he was the one protecting Sydney than me. It's a shame, but I cannot agree more. It's Sydney and her family's, after all.I tried dialing Ricci's number for the nth time. "The number--" I stopped imitating the interactive voice response when it suddenly rang. "Hello?" I stood up and almost jumped."Ricci?" I gasped. The call suddenly became static. "I'm being tapped." and he ended the call. "Hello? Ricci, wait!" but he no longer could hear it. "Damn it!" I screamed and stumped my foot. They're all in the run. I instantly dialed Hank's phone number while I picked up my keys and ran towards the garage. He picked up the call when I was already in my car, starting the engine."I got a lead which matched Sydney's." he greeted. "Oh, well, no more hello's or what's up?" I joked."You still have the time for joking around?" I rolled my eyes."Of course, what if I su