SEAN'S POV When the president's scandal became the top headline of the day, Calla came to my mind. A part of my investigation was to check who were the prominent people that came to Sama Island shortly before Calla left Eric. Although hundreds of people swarmed the island, only a few belong to the description of "someone richer and more famous." And among them all, there was someone consistent in visiting the place.I also checked the owner of that private property, where I met Calla. Though it belonged to the name of a person not known in our business circle, it linked to the president's name after a series of investigations. I felt sorry for Calla--she had wasted her prime years with a married man--someone who could never be her own. What else did she want when Eric could provide everything that she wished?I came to see Red again that morning when the news hit all over the country. Aside from wanting to comfort her from

RED'S POV "Miss?" I called her attention again. "Are you the third applicant?"She narrowed her eyes on me, and a frown spread across her face. She looked at me then back to Sean. I got embarrassed by her dumbness, so I checked to see the profile of the third applicant. However, the applicant's profile displayed a chubby face, but this lady before me had a beautiful, heart-shaped one."You are in the wrong office," Sean spoke before I could send her out. "The HR's office is on the left-wing. And you are on the right.""But I-" she started to protest, but Sean walked towards her and cut her off."I'll show you the way," he offered, but the lady did not nod or shook her head. She just stared at him with an upset expression.Sean walked back to me and smacked a kiss on my lips. "See you at lunchtime, babe.""Okay," I said, wrapping my hands around his neck. I did not know why but I felt threatened

The closet opened to a line of business suits hanging neatly on the rod according to colors. On the lower compartments, I also caught a glimpse of folded clothes. Ever since Sean showed it to me the first time we came here, I had not placed a single item there yet. I wondered if I got into the wrong room, so I let my eyes roam across the place. Yet, everything around showed feminine touches, including the floral prints of the bedsheets.I continued to watch him changing into his trouser and slipping into a white undershirt. When he turned around to discard his bathrobe, he caught me staring at him, and his lips twisted into a smile."Did I wake you up?" he asked, walking back to the bedside."No," I replied, covering my mouth as I broke into a yawn."Why not sleep still?" He sat down beside me and brushed his fingers on my hair. Those sweet and tender eyes sent a warm wave into my heart, making it pump a little faster.I sat up and pulled my knees,

"Dr. Red, it's you! I've heard you're on .vacation," the nurse exclaimed, happy to hear my voice.I smiled, looking at the screen. It's pleasing to know that someone missed me. "Yes, sir. How are you?""Fine, doc. Our hospital is still free from Bronc X virus infection, although we have some suspects currently admitted.""That's good to know," I answered,  but my mind was debating whether or not I should ask what I had in mind."Doc, do you have something to ask me?"I chuckled, thankful that he opened it up for me. He had lessened my burden in finding the right words to say. "Sir, do you still remember our patient named Rya Sevilla?""The one who insisted on going home against medical advice?""Yes, sir." I skipped a breath, waiting for his reply."Of course, doc. How can I forget when she was so beautiful despite her bad mood. I'm even willing to be the receiver of her tantrums or hysteria if she just let me hold an

I opened my phone and checked the latest news. News about Bronc X virus infection was still the hottest, ruling the headlines for many days already. Its spread had become more extensive as it invaded more countries each day. All governments, local or nationwide, imposed several safety measures, including strict quarantines. Business operations, recreational and religious activities, and any gatherings were temporarily withheld to minimize the spread of infection.Eric's name on the headline caught my attention, so I hurried to open the article about him. It stated that he went to Sama Island and organized a team to investigate the source of this infection. He gained praise and admiration from the netizens for his cooperation to prevent the widespread of the virus. However, an anonymous person uploaded a post and exposed his relationship with a woman from Sama Island. Of course, I knew it's Calla, but what sent goosebumps all over my body was the statement saying that this wom