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CHAPTER 7 AMI GAINS A NEW FRIEND
The day after her birthday proved to be a very tiring day for Ami. First, she had to travel to Dubai with Madam for a business meeting with one of the largest clothes retail shop in the middle east. After the meeting, they went to Al Ain for a business lunch with the Sheikha’s mother. By the time they got back to Abu Dhabi, she was drained but she still has to send emails to the family’s business partners,failing once again to notice the cc’d individuals. Belatedly though, she had a suspicious feeling in her gut that made her look into her sent emails. There, why is it that she didn’t notice it before? C.Gonzales@rlg.com. “I don’t believe it!, she spluttered. All the while I have been communicating with them.” “Nooo,” she said over and over even when she was called to dinner that evening. She was so distracted that she ne
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Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 8 RAIN PLANS TO COURT ANOTHER GIRL
A month has passed since Rain and Ami’s birthday and still no word from her. Perhaps she had forgotten about him. Just like the previous month he immersed himself in overseeing their businesses,It’s about time he pulled his weight and lessen the burden on his mom’s shoulders. He was busy reading an email when his phone rang. Without looking, he just swiped the off button. In a few minutes, his aunt came all flushed from obviously running up the steps to see him. He still can’t understand why she wouldn’t just use the elevator to make her life easier. '`Rainaldo Lyssander!”, she admonished. “Rain got startled and leapt up from his swivel chair and looked at her with guilt on his face. '`Yes Auntie?”, he asked apologetically, giving her his most adorable expression. Obviously it didn’t work because she scowled at him and crossed her arms across her chest. Oh no, this is not going to be a normal conversation, he thought to himself. Without any preamble,
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 9 AMI SEES MAGNOLIA'S POST
As it happens, Jerry forgot to remind Magnolia to delete her post of her and Rain and since one of Magnolia’s friends is connected to Ami’s social media account, she saw the photos and the captions. She was busy browsing through her FB account when she caught sight of the post on her friend’s timeline. There was a strong pang in her chest that she couldn’t name but made her sad and gloomy. It was her day off but since the Al Fahezi residence is far from the city center, she just stayed in her room. She couldn’t understand why seeing the post made her emotional. She was never this emotional back home. Maybe she is just homesick, she told herself. That’s probably it. Missing all those glorious greens on rolling hills, her neighbors, oh not that specific neighbor, she tried to tell herself, oh well him too. She was about to take a nap when there was a knock on her door. “Shuhada, who is it?! She shouted. Nobody i
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 10 UNEXPECTED MEETING
Before they boarded the ship, Ami and Mabel couldn’t help but gawk at the massive ship. For her part, Ami had only seen photos of it when she was in college. The Gonzales’ just purchased the ship and Rain was so proud that the first thing he did was show a photo of it to Ami. Of course over the years, the ship had undergone a makeover to modernize it. It had nearly cost the Gonzales’ their fortune. If not for Mrs. Gonzales’ business acumen, they could have gone bankrupt. Now gazing at it up close, it felt surreal for Ami. Her jaw dropped at the massive size but she at once remembered who she was with so as quickly as she could, she nudged Mabel on her side which earned her a glare. “Close your mouth,” ordered Ami. “Otherwise, we’ll embarrass ourselves and our employers..” “I just can’t believe it,” owned Mabel. “We are actually spending weeks in that, that big boat?” she asked,
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 11 RAIN'S JEALOUSY COST HIM A NIGHT WITH AMI
“Why is he so solicitous of you?” he started. “Are you and him in a relationship? You seem so cozy with him, all the time. Or perhaps he really is your lover.” Ami was appalled at his attitude that she nearly raised her fist again before Rain caught it in his hand. “Firstly, you did not have a very friendly way of saying hi, secondly, you assumed a lot without even asking how I have been all these months. Are you sure you are my bff because I do not see him in you now!” cried Ami. All her anger and disappointment were starting to bubble on the surface that she had to inhale and exhale rapidly to compose herself. “All these months I wondered if you even thought of me at all because you did not even try to reach out. Mabel told me she messaged your aunt informing her of my whereabouts and that you know, but no. You were so busy with all your pretty girls, you forgot you have a bff. You think I do not know w
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 12 RAIN RECONCILES WITH AMI
That morning, Rain woke up early despite getting a few hours of sleep. After assuring his mom that he’ll be fine he went down to the breakfast hall but this time accompanied by Eliza. He wanted to catch Ami and apologize for his actions the night before but having escorted Eliza down to breakfast ruined his plans. His early start rewarded him though because Ami came down to breakfast as well. Ami schooled her features when she saw Rain with Eliza. She knew for a fact that Eliza has had a big crush on Rain ever since they were in high school. She felt a pang of jealousy because of the way the two were reacting to each other. Rain seemed to be very accommodating, flashing Eliza a smile every now and then. Although she tried to avoid them, Rain kept blocking her path until she thought she’d have enough. Rain gently took one of her hands but when Ami flinched, Rain looked down and frowned when he saw the bandages on her fists. Ami was trying to tug
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 13 RAIN AND AMI BONDING TIME
Rain and Ami spent the day together like what they always did back in the Philippines. Ami couldn’t help but recall how Rain comforted her when her parents died. She may be young back then but losing both parents a month apart is not easy. Thankfully the Gonzales’ family were there along with her uncle. While she was reminiscing, Rain kept stealing glances at her. Even in a shirt and jeans, she always takes his breath away not that he wanted her to know, otherwise, the awkwardness will be back. He likes her like this, relaxed and at ease in his company. For her part Ami still felt awkward at times but she couldn’t deny the fact that she feels safe with him. She can’t help comparing him with Ali in her mind though but she tried her best to shake off the comparison. This relaxed atmosphere continued until night time. Reluctant to let his best friend leave him early, he requested “Do you mind checking the bar with me? Maybe we can celebrate with a toast
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 14 FARINAH IN TROUBLE, AMI CAUGHT IN BETWEEN
As it happened, as soon as the Al Fahezi entourage landed in Abu Dhabi, there was no time to rest nor get in touch with the Gonzales group aboard the Siren of the North. It was utter chaos, the Al Fahezi household was disorganized with Farinah missing. The nannies who remained were fearful they would be blamed for the disappearance of the girl. There were police cars outside the villa and the normally peaceful Al Reef area was suddenly caught in the mayhem. The Sheikha was beside herself and Ami tried to console her as best she could. “Madam, the police are looking into the matter and I believe Sir Abdullah’s influence will hopefully help.” comforted Ami. “I don’t know Habibti, if only I insisted on bringing Far
Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 15 AMI IS IMPULSIVE, RAIN CAN’T HELP
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- Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 27 SECOND CHANCES
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- Longing Hearts (Book 1 of Precious series) CHAPTER 25 THE JOURNAL OF TRUTH
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