Marissa’s POV“I am not your wife if you recall, so stop saying to other people that I am,” I opened up when we got into the car and were now going in the direction of the company.“I’m just playing around,” Diego said and chuckled. “Also, I don’t see anyone to be my wife except you, so…”Ugh, he’s speaking gibberish again…I rolled my eyes and just withdrew my phone from my bag when I felt it vibrate. It was a text from Mrs. Rivera, asking where I am right now. Gosh, I still have not had breakfast and yet the meeting is going to start now in an hour. But whatever, it doesn’t matter. I can just eat after the meeting.“The meeting will start in an hour. You are included, if I am not mistaken,” I pointed out and turned my head at Diego.“Uhh, yes,” he said and casually looked at his watch. “Tito George told me so, after you told me last night.”I nodded and did not say anything until we arrived at the parking lot of the company. I was about to open the car door when Diego stopped my ha
Marissa’s POVAll of my work outfits were repetitive, so I was struggling to find something to wear in this crucial and important conference. I did not want to look like a rug beside Mrs. Rivera. I want to at least look like they can negotiate with me. Disregarding the fact that Zeana Tan and George Benitez are my biological parents, they are still the most successful and renowned business tycoons.“Shit…” I cursed and traced my fingers through my clothes in my wardrobe. “What do I wear?”Before I could even pinpoint anything, a car’s horn outside the house engulfed the whole neighborhood as if announcing its arrival. I could barely care, though. I have a huge problem!“Ma’am Marissa! Sir Diego is here!” I heard Elisa saying outside my room.“Wait, what?” I mumbled to myself and frantically closed my wardrobe to face the door where Elisa was outside. “Why is he here, Elisa?!”“Sir wants to drive you to your work, ma’am!”Huh? I didn't even know that!I was so puzzled when I opened the
Marissa’s POV“Thank you for your time tonight,” I said as I escorted Diego outside the house. “Lilith is happy that you joined us in the McDonald’s.”“I know,” he answered and faced me, turning his back on his car, “but are you happy that I am here?”I was taken aback by his question and became statued on where I was standing.After we had a bottle of wine, Diego decided to go home now. I don’t know, but before he could even ask that, I wanted him to stay here in our house. I want him near. I might be crazy, though it’s true. He was right the other day. I still have feelings for him despite the years that have gone by.For a moment, I could not find the right words to say. Silence stretched. My eyes were wandering as long as I couldn't stare back at him, until I heard him chuckle. When I looked at him straight again, I was breathless as he stepped forward and cupped my face, giving me a sweet forehead kiss that made me close my eyes.“I also know the answer, Marissa. No matter how y
MARISSAWe went home after I granted my daughter a McDonald’s meal. As expected, Diego followed us home, and I don’t know if I should be comfortable with this or not after he called me with his formal address towards me as his former secretary. For a moment, I felt a tingling feeling with nostalgia in it. I must say that I may have missed my job, and also - him. “Elisa, you can take Lilith upstairs now. Make sure to give her a half bath please,” I told Elisa as we arrived in the living room.“Yes, Marissa,” she politely said and guided Lilith towards the staircase.Lilith took a last glance at me and it went through my shoulder, making me guess that she was looking at her father behind me. When they were gone already, I faced Diego who was still placing his hands on his pockets. He was watching me with an intense gaze. I was still wearing my work clothes, and I will feel ashamed if I try to change them when Diego is still my visitor at my own home. I should pay his courtesy with mine
Marissa’s POVI could not think clearly while working the next day. Even Ms. Desmon, my secretary, was worried that I could be sick. Mrs. Rivera was even kind to suggest that I should apply for a leave, but I did not. I wanted to get distracted from my mind by doing things at my job.“Coffee, Ms. Dela Cruz?”My eyes lifted to Ms. Desmon who placed a cup of coffee in front of me. I was currently sitting on my swivel chair while typing on my laptop, doing some Excel work. I smiled at her which she reciprocated.“Thanks, Ms. Desmon,” I said briefly. “You’re welcome, ma’am,” she replied and cleared her throat. “Anyway, ma’am, I have something to inform you.”Without minding what she will say, I took the cup of coffee that she offered and played with the rim of it using my index finger. When I did not reply and just made a small whirlpool on the coffee, she took a deep breath.“Mr. Diego Montero asked for your number, and I gave it to him since he said it’s for business purposes,” she rev
Marissa’s POV“I realized along the way that I did not want to live regretting because of the dreams I let go. And so, I reconciled with my parents without the knowledge of your father, and that made us fight numerous times. I wanted to start again to make my dreams come true, but I did not intend to leave you,” Ms. Zeana Tan said, her voice shaking now nervously. “When I came back to the house we are renting one day from signing a contract with my parent’s business, you and your father were gone. Even the landlady was gone. I tried finding you, but your father already took you away from me.”She bowed her head and closed her eyes. I avoided mine, my head venturing around the coffee shop until I met the eyes of George Benitez who was on the other table. The tray of three coffees was in front of him, untouched. He was just watching us, so I furrowed my eyebrows and began to suspect.Don’t tell me…“I am sorry if I left you. I was so selfish and young. I did not want my life to only rev