"Congratulations!" Dr. Mitch extended her hand to me with a wide grin on her face. I was sitting across her desk while she opened the folder that contained my official transvaginal ultrasound reading, as well as my urine and serum pregnancy test results. Of course, I did my pregnancy test at home using two different kits. Still, since I was too excited that I wouldn't want a false positive result, I chose to go to a diagnostics and laboratory center for confirmation. I stared at her with wide eyes, wanting to be sure that this was not a dream. "You're pregnant! Are you not happy?" I finally let out a smile, followed by a giggle. "Doc, I can't believe it. The last time I was here-" "So, you did it," Dr. Mitch cut me off. "I understand you both come from a conservative family, but you should put it into your mind that sex is something to be cherished by married couples. It's yours to explore, enjoy, indulge, and learn the art of it." I j

We were already enjoying our sweets when Ara suddenly waved her hand vigorously. We both looked up and followed her eyes. In the doorway, Maezy appeared in her tight-hugging dress. Behind her was a man in his business suit. My heart suddenly skipped a beat as I realized that the man was the old man Maezy referred to--her newly-wed husband. The man who gave me one of the most unforgettable experiences in my life! "Hi, everyone!" Maezy ran her eyes towards us, her dimple showing as she smiled. Then she looked up at the man towering above her. "Kim, these are my friends. Ara, Tim's girlfriend; Yen, Ara's best friend, and?" Maezy stopped and smiled, looking at Zed. "Zed, Zedreck Ramos," Zed also replied while he stood up and extended his hands to Maezy's husband. "Hello, everyone. I'm Kim Mori," Kim introduces himself using our vernacular language, leaving me gaping at him. He seemed to notice me, and he smiled--a smile that sent butterflies on my

In the morning, I received a call from Miss Trish, Kim Yuan Microelectronics’ personnel-in-charge. She talked about Mr. Kim Mori’s special offer to me. And she also said that if I wish to know more about the company, I could come for an orientation at about ten in the morning. Thinking that Mr. Kim wouldn’t be around since he was on vacation with his wife, I decided to come. To know about the company profile would be pleasant if someone else would do it. The incident that night on the beach would surely distract me if ever Mr. Kim would be the one to do the orientation. I was half expecting this because he offered me the post directly. I reported first to the hospital’s accounting department and filed a leave. At about 9:00 am, I was already on my way to Kim’s company. Standing before the tall building, I watched in awe at its façade. The emerald glass walls reflected the morning sunlight, making it more dazzling and elegant. My thoughts then went to Mr. Kim, and I realized how luc

The pounding in my ear got louder. My mouth hung open as I gazed at him, but my mind was quick in suggesting that I shouldn’t be transparent. He might take advantage of my weakness if he knows about my infatuation for him before. I shouldn’t feel this way; I’m already a married woman. “I’m sorry, K-Kim. I don’t get it,” I gave out a weak smile and gathered all my courage to look at him. “Really, Yen? You haven’t remembered anything that night?” “What do you mean?” I hoped I succeeded in my pretension. “That moment when...” He looked at me with a dropped expression, probably, in disbelief. I shook my head slowly, but maybe I was not successful in hiding my reaction. “I was drunk that night, Kim. I remembered you carried me to my room, but I can’t remember anything after that.” He chuckled and stared at me for a while before pulling on the road again. “I wish you did.” I stayed silent after that, but I noticed his stolen glances

“They’re here,” Kim said as he stared at the approaching boat.It sailed gracefully towards us. Her name ‘Lovely,’ painted blue on the starboard, glittered against the moonlight. We saw Tim and Maezy right away, sitting and hugging each other by the bow.I glanced at Kim, and I saw the hurt in his eyes while watching them. Although he turned our lights off, I could still see his full reactions because of the moonlight. I could feel his pain in his silence, but I didn’t dare to say a thing about it.He followed them with his sharp gaze as they stepped out from the boat and chased each other as they climbed up the islet. Perhaps thinking that this trip was meant for romantic dates, they didn’t seem to care if somebody was looking at them. I was sure they noticed our boat, but because our lights were off, they probably thought that the people inside were also busy with each other. And even if there were boatmen, they m