I breathed a sigh of relief when he said that. Is that why she seemed like crying?"But," she trailed off."Aunt?" I called, fear returning to my chest.I thought Gabriel is already awake?"Can you talk to him now, mmm? We can't stop him from disappearing and we're looking for you," he said."Alright, Auntie! Let me talk to him!" I answered quickly.I stopped walking. A few moments later I heard the disturbance of the line on the other side and Gabriel's strained voice."Qotorie?" he called my name."Are you okay? Gabriel, thank God you are awake!" I said."I want to see you, Qotorie. Where are you?" instead he said.I bit my lower lip."Someone just went. But I promised you, Gabriel. When I get home, I will go to you immediately," I assured him."Tori, I want you beside me. Qotorie," his voice softened."Gabriel?" I called because he suddenly disappeared from the line."Hello? Gabriel?" I call again."Hija, it's his mom again. He fell asleep again. He was injected with a sedative so
I told myself that I would find a man who would love me completely and not cheat on me. I promised myself then that I would not be like my mother who became a fixture because I was the result of the sin they committed. I was deprived of my complete family and even Mama who gave birth to me in this world did not want me.I thought I couldn't be like her because I was different and educated. But the truth slapped me because what I was avoiding happening to me has happened. I didn't think I was a hooker either."You animal!" I shouted while pushing his chest.My chest tightened when I found out. It's like I've been stabbed because of the pain. I was crying in front of him as I kept pushing him away from me.His lips parted and he tried to stop me from pushing him. "Tori, Let me explain—""You made me a mistress!" I interrupted what he said while still crying.I took a step back just as he was about to hold my hand. His expression softened at what I did. We are in a condo unit, where we a
I met Steven at a party my boss attended. I worked in a company that produces expensive and branded shoes. They export it to different parts of the world.I remembered how my heart beat so loudly the first time I met him. He was wearing a black tuxedo and his curly hair was being displayed.He was very handsome and tall. He is one of those young businessmen who are attractive because of his good looks. I could hardly take my eyes off of him then.That was the first time I liked a man. But I knew that it was impossible to notice me because of our worlds apart so I tried to suppress my feelings.But I guess it was fate that brought us together when I was with him in the elevator of the building where I work. I thought I would never see him again, but I was satisfied when I saw him every day in the building, waiting for my boss.I'm content to see him and I don't want anything else because I know he won't notice me. But I never thought that one day he would come to me to ask for my numb
I was dumbfounded while sitting on the swivel chair here in my office. I bit my nails while thinking about what happened earlier. Boss scolded me because I didn't go to company for a week. I deserve to be reprimanded because I was negligent in my work.What Minda said to me earlier is still bothering me. How beautiful Steven's wife is. I feel like my heart is being murdered because of the pain. I can't help being jealous either.I immediately wiped my tears. I have many thoughts and they are even adding more. Steven's wife does not deserve to be fooled. Even though Steven told me that they just reconciled, she is still his wife and there is no reason to cheat.It was obvious that his wife was ahead of me. While we have been in a relationship for a year, they have been married for a year. Steven is really good. He kept up with us. But now, maybe he has realized that what we did was wrong.I think he is fixing his relationship with his wife. I adjusted my seat and was about to continue
I don't know how Steven got my number. He called several times before I answered. He was very angry when he found out that I left his condo. I didn't say anything and hung up on him.I always think and ask myself why I didn't stop myself last night. I sent on a whim.A few days ago I received a call from Boss that he had sent what I would wear to the party. Just as I hung up, there was a knock on the door."Are you Miss Suarez?" the delivery man greeted me when I opened the door.I nodded. "Yes."He put the box on the floor and handed me a folder."Just sign it please," he said and then handed me the ball pen.I nodded and accepted the ball pen and signed. "Thank you."When he left, I looked down at the box. I smiled and carried the box inside and closed the door.I put it on the bed and opened it. When I opened it I was amazed at the beauty. I gently put down the cover of the box and then stared at the contents. I smiled while caressing the fabric of the gown. This is the first time
I was dizzy because of my headache and I smelled cigarette smoke. I slowly opened my eyes and a ceiling opened up to me. At first it was nothing to me and I was still squinting but when I realized what happened to me last night I quickly got up.My lips parted in amazement when I saw how beautiful the room was, especially the paint that matched the rest of the room. I lay on my head when I felt a slight pain. I gasped as an idea entered my mind. I put it in my mouth and swallowed.Why am I dizzy and who caught me?I shook my head and bowed."You're awake."I took a breath and looked up at the speaker. My lips parted when I saw Steven. I looked down at his finger with a cigarette stuck in it. My heart was beating fast."Steven?" I called his name in surprise and couldn't help but look at my clothes.I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that I was still wearing my gown from last night. When I looked up again I was startled to see that Steven had put the dying cigarette in the ashtray
"Miss Suarez, this is so sudden," Ma'am Tea said in shock mixed with sadness.She tried to convince me not to resign and even offered to raise my salary but I refused. I don't want to see Steven anymore. what should be done to completely lose the connection between the two of us. If he doesn't want to stay away from me, I will stay away. I was hurt and Steven's wife and I were hurt. He just fooled us both.I bowed while standing in front of Ma'am Tea's desk. I want to cry. Because I have nothing to say about my problem. I couldn't tell Minda about what happened to me because she didn't know that I had a boyfriend.Ma'am Tea grabbed my hand that was on the desk and caressed it. "Did we do something wrong? Did something happen at the party, hija? Did my son do something to you?"I bit my bottom lip and looked up at her. I could see the plea in Ma'am Tea's eyes."No, Ma'am," I denied. "You are very kind and none of what you said is the reason why I am resigning from work. I have a deeper
"Welcome to Badian Island, Hija!"I was surprised when someone hung a flower necklace on me when I arrived. I wonder because they happily welcome whoever comes to their Island. Mostly the elderly.An old man grabbed my arm."I know you're confused hija, but this is how we greet our guests. Are you from the city, Hija?"I immediately shook my head and saw the young man placing my suitcase on the sand near me."No," I answered. "I'm also from Badian."I looked around the whole Island and I can say that it is clean and beautiful. Abundant in the sea, also abundant in the trees. I can say it's like paradise."What are you doing here, hija?"I turned to the old man who was still looking at me. I noticed that his hair is white and his skin is a bit wrinkled but it is still undeniable that he is a beautiful old man. Maybe, she was beautiful when she was young."I'm here to find a job," I admitted. "Besides, I want to live quietly. I think this is a good place for me.""Really?" he asked happ