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
SAMANTHA was doing her last minute shopping. Two days from today will be the big day. It’s the Big Boss birthday and finally she will meet her benefactor. Norberto said that it will be a simple and closed celebration and will be attended only by relatives and business associate. She begun to think why she was invited. She was neither relative nor business associates. She was just a mere employee. It keeps nagging into her mind from the day her mysterious benefactor helped her.Who really was the Big Boss? As she thought about these her excitement grew even more followed by puzzled mind remembering Norberto’s word. Be ready for unexpected surprises Samantha.She tried to brush away the cobwebs in her mind and went directly to the women’s dress section and begun to select which among the apparels will fit her. As she looked at the tag prices, she was stunned for a while. Prices are still very high despite the huge discount rate offered. During her heydays as a model, price is never an i
YOUR mother was in the hospital. You have to go home if you want to see her alive.Her father’s voice echoed repeatedly liked drum beat in her mind. At first she refused to believe so she tried to call her mother's phone but it was out of reach. Horrible thoughts followed. Maybe his father was telling the truth and her mother was seriously ill and unconsciously lying in some hospital room back home. Alone and no one is taking care of.Arnald never explained why her mother was suddenly brought to the hospital. This escalate Samantha’s fear that made her almost panic. Being alone in the hospital is never a walk in the park. She knew it.She had experienced how difficult it is to be in a hospital and then you have no one to turn to for help to attend your needs even the most minor one like getting some water to drink. If you are in a hospital and can’t stand or move, the feeling of being useless added to the frustration. It happened to her when she gave birth at the hospital and no husba