Limelight Novels & Stories

Lumingon ako kay Heinrich para sana magpasalamat pero biglang namatay ang lahat ng ilaw sa server room. ​The only source of light was the massive LED screen in front of us. Nawala ang system prompt at napalitan ito ng isang live video feed. ​Lumabas ang pamilyar na mukha ni Maxima Laurent. She was holding a crystal glass of red wine elegantly sitting in what looked like the back of her private limousine. Her sophisticated smile was plastered on her face completely unbothered.

Pagbalik ko sa kama, hindi ako mapakali at hindi makatulog. May kahina-hinalang nangyayari sa basement, at siguradong malaki ito. Nagtatago kaya si Zane ng isang lihim na ikinahihiya niya? Bumaling ako sa kanya. Mukhang hindi rin siya makatulog. Nakatitig siya sa kisame nang nakadilat ang mga mata, waring may malalim na iniisip. Pinailawan ng sinag ng buwan ang makinis na gilid ng mukha niya, dahilan para magmukhang sobrang gwapo niya. Ang matipuno niyang katawan ay dumagdag pa sa karisma niya.

But I didn't let my anger take me. “And you are?” Mr Aston looked at Limmuel. “Limmuel Santos. The head of the best customer service in the world.” Limmuel and his charms. Always making people get the best in him. “Funny ha… I like you.” Mr. Aston comp;liments him. “The event is starting now. Would you like to all sit down. For the couple.” An emcee said. We sat down. I'm on the side of Mr Aston while Limmuel is on the side of Sydney. I was getting anxious but letting myself relax is one of the things that I mastered.

Hinagod niya ng tingin ang paligid, hindi niya maiwasan ang humanga sa venue. Tumingala siya. The round ceiling has gold stars, and crystal lights hang like snowflakes. Curved stairs have soft red cloth, and the floor shines like a black and white chessboard. The bidding spot has gold and red curtains, all ready to start. Nasisiyahan pa siya sa pagmamasid nang lumapit si Fredrinn at Lilian. Pinaikot niya ang mga mata. Hindi niya akalain na imbitado ang mga kumag. Ngumisi si Lilian na para bang nililibak siya habang hinahagod ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa.

“Such a smart move to force one of your staff to invade my privacy just to achieve your personal desire. “ Walang filtered na sambit niya rito. Tumikhim ito at napatiklop ng isang palad. Sumandal ito sa pader, tila nag-iisip at ngumingiti, na tila inosente. “Alright, you got me there. Yes, I am clever enough and smart enough to have you here finally. Hindi na ako magpapaligoy-ligoy pa. I think you are a big catch for my company. You’re an Aragon.” "And what makes you think I would help you? “He chuckled while staring straight in her eyes. “Your company won't be a benefit to ours. I would rather suggest you sell it with us. “ “Limelight Industry is my bread and

“Okay, then. Nice meeting you, Heather.” “Likewise,” aniya saka lumabas na ng opisina ni Theo. Heather went straight to Mr. Raniel Cortez's office. Siya ang may-a*i ng Limelight and holds the highest position—the Publisher. And yes, siya ang pinsan ng ex ni Primo na si Margot, base sa kuwento ni Primo. Though, she hasn’t seen Margot in her months working on Limelight. Natatandaan niyang kinuwento ni Primo na nasa ibang bansa ito. Baka hindi pa siya nakakauwi.

Pag-scroll ni Faye, bumungad ang mga HD photos kung saas si Caden, nakasuot ng dark navy suit, habang niyayakap si Jessica sa gitna ng isang mamahaling French restaurant sa Makati, ang Lumière, isang lugar na exclusive at reservation-only. Ang background, puno ng chandeliers, rose petals, at candlelight. Ang bawat litrato, perpektong kuha na para bang bawat anggulo parang eksenang sinadya para ipakita ang “intimacy” nilang dalawa. “Wait,” bulong ni Faye. “Hindi ba ‘yung Lumière sobrang hirap pasukan? Even celebs can’t get in easily. So paano sila nakakuha ng shots from inside?”