Angelo noticed the changes on Samantha’s appearance as he stared at Samantha’s photograph taken by Mosli. She gained weight. Gone also the sophisticated outfit. He remembered that Samantha was an excellent dresser. Before, as he can remember, all her clothing and apparels were branded but now no more. Samantha never appear in public wearing simple clothing. Her face was devoid of makeups. Her long hair was tied in a ponytail style. Only slight lipsticks visible. But to Angelo’s amazement, Samantha’s simplicity now only add-on to her appeal. She was more beautiful than before when she wore heavy makeups.What happened? Angelo thought. He felt guilty again. He concluded that Samantha had already lost luxurious life style as he watched the picture. The financial abundance that she used to grow with was no longer visible now. The woman was wearing loose T-shirts and jeans. An outfit that is very common and almost cheap or a product of austerity.He felt pity for the woman. Humanity was re
SAMANTHA was almost trembling with rage. She hardly controlled herself. Frank was not answering any of her questions. All her anxiety that piled up inside her made her not in righteousness. She lost her sensible mind. All the events that had occurred to her made her feelings fragile. It started from the night that she made love with Angelo and his unexplained disappearance. Angelo’s disappearance had destroyed her self-confidence and the stress was so great that she had almost gave up.Her pregnancy and financial distressed that followed. Her being in jail and now her losing one of the major clients at work. Her fear of losing the job that she needed the most to support her baby had escalated.What did I done to suffer all this mishap? It seems that heaven is forsaking her. That her fate was playing odds against her.“At the right time. You will know everything, Samantha.” Frank had said after admitting that he knew Divina Montes.“Then who are you to her?” Samantha asked boldly.Fran
SAMANTHA’s fear escalated further when she faced Norberto. This was the first time she saw the man’s gloomy expression devoid of the usual ready smile. Sitting inside Norberto’s office she tried to control her fear. The man was walking back and forth while talking to his cellphone. Waiting added to her nervousness. She was alerted when Norberto was done talking to his phone and approach Samantha.“The Boss wanted to know about the Fareast Cosmetics.” Norberto asked directly. “What happened?”She told Norberto the truth. That it was Jersey who handled all accounts and she only handle the training of their models.Norberto nodded silently then asked? “Do you need money Samantha?”She was taken aback by the questions but answer truthfully. “Y-Yes of course. But if you are referring to the unliquidated cash advances you can ask Jersey about it. I received the money alright but I gave it all to Jersey for his operating expenses. Actually I asked him already to liquidate those cash advances
SAMANTHA sent first the money she promised to her mother. Bought groceries for her baby and decided to drop by Frank’s apartment to pay the man the money she owed and at the same time ask for an apology. After all, Frank had been good to her since she met the man. Frank was there when she needed someone to talk to during her low moments. The man was a great help during her pregnancy up to the time of her delivery. It was Frank who brought her to the hospital and even pay for the shortage of her bills. He was very supportive all the way. Whatever his reason for lying and not telling the truth was that Frank had helped her in the past.But when she knocked on Frank’s apartment two couple had opened the door. At first glance Samantha guessed they were Italians. She asked for Frank and when the woman answered she was sure that her guess was right because of the accent.“Senior Franco was no longer living here.” The woman said. “We are the new occupants.”“But I just talk to him the other
BUGGY’S impatience was growing as minutes passes. Today is the last day of their pictorials for Fareast Cosmetic’s new product launching. The ads are almost halfway and the Marketing Director of Fareast was beating the deadlines. They were not on schedule and the pressure was piling up.All the crews from Director, camera man and photographer were all in place ready and waiting.Buggy was pacing back and forth in the studio. His assistant was nervous too trying to reach out to their model.“Shane was not answering the phone. Just keeps on ringing and then the call was dropped.” The assistant said anxious.“Keep trying.” Buggy bark at his assistant impatiently.Shane Camille was his top model for the Fareast Cosmetic’s commercial ads and he is wondering what happened. Shane was a professional model and known for her punctuality in every pictorial.“Have you tried calling her manager?” Buggy asked his assistant?“Yes. Said Shane had called and said she was already on her way for pictori
ANGELO was patiently waiting at the lounge of Dr. Martha Valley’s OB clinic. Dr. Valley was Marisa’s obstetrician and gynecologist. He was done with his part a while ago. Dr. Valley had requested for his sperm sample. At first he was uncomfortable. But when Dr. Valley’s assistant nurse escorted him to a small room with televisions on and smut magazines all over, he understood what to do.“Just put your sperm in this vial sir.” The assistant lady nurse said with a mischievous smile. “Just relax and take your time. You can watch videos or read this magazine. It will help to expedite the process.”It was actually easy and after a couple of minutes he had done what was required and now is Marisa’s turn. She was inside the examination room and Dr. Valley was checking her.Their wedding was postponed again. Marisa’s father Don Leonardo Rossi was out of the country again but Angelo had a doubt that the old man doesn’t approve of him as Marisa’s husband. The man was cold during their first me
THE sad news affected Marisa too much. The woman changed almost overnight. She was no longer the woman that Angelo met the first time. No more is the confidence and the strength that was almost mistaken for arrogance.“I will file an indefinite leave of absence.” Marisa said almost withdrawn during breakfast.” Dr. Valley advise me to avoid pressure and concentrate on medication.”“Oh that will be good. You can have your rest.” Angelo replied.“You have to take your leave also.” Marisa curtly said staring at Angelo seriously.“What?” Angelo almost fall down from his chair in surprise. “Why should I? What is that to do with me?”“Because the doctor said that you must be always on my side and we have to make love every day. Timing is very important. We should not take chances.”Angelo could not believe that the burden will be great just to give Marisa a baby. He begun to felt annoyed. Having sex everyday was an ordeal especially for a busy man like him. Everything not in moderation was n
Finally, his rage for Arnald Lopez superseded his love for Samantha. He decided to forget the woman. Avoid her and never talk to her. He is at peace not remembering the woman. Samantha is like a dull scalpel that open the healing wound. Her beauty is like a needle stitching his wounded feeling. And the reality that they were siblings is like salt that is adding to the injury. More painful and gruesome.“Honey are you done with your meetings?” Marisa asked smiling as she entered Angelo’s private office.“One more, later in the afternoon.” Angelo answered. “This morning I’m done so maybe we can have a little walk. I’ll show you around the farm.”Marisa seems contented living in the farm. There was a great mood swing from being irritable and domineering to being condescending and relax. The woman hugged Angelo and kissed him.“I have a better idea.” Marisa flashed that mischievous seductive smile. “Let’s make love here.”“Right here? In my private office?”Marisa’s voice and seductive sm