Clarissa arrived early at the rehearsal room the next day.She breathed a sigh of relief when she found out that she's the only person in the room. She decided to wake up early because she wants to practice alone.Anyway, she wasn't able to sleep well last night because of Edward, Victoria and Toru...She started warming up her whole body, and after a few minutes, Clarissa started dancing...She suddenly stopped moving when she saw someone entering the room. She groaned inwardly when she saw Edward and Victoria..."Great. Just like what I needed early in the morning." Clarissa muttered under her breath."Oh, you're here, Clarissa. Aren't you trying too hard even though you don't have a talent in dancing?" Victoria sarcastically spat out."Please stop being a bitch in the morning, Victoria. I'm not in the mood to fight you." Clarissa warned her."Victoria, stop it ---!" Edward wasn't able to finish what he was about to say when they heard another voice behind them.Edward and Victoria
Every female dancer starts to get excited after they heard Jun's announcement.Being able to be picked is a huge advantage and they can have an exposure...On the one hand, Clarissa is not too hopeful because it is obvious that Victoria will be chosen. As a professional dancer, she will not harbor any resentment towards Victoria if ever she was picked. She can clearly admit that she is the best dancer in their group.Meanwhile, Victoria gave out a big smile to everyone because she's absolutely sure that she will be personally picked by their choreographer."And now, I'm going to formally announce the dancer who will dance with Toru for his solo performance... We decided to pick Clarissa this time, and it was an unanimous decision." Jun suddenly announced.Clarissa held her breath in shock after they called her name. She can't believe that she was chosen! It was obvious that everyone is expecting to be chosen."Clarissa, we're going to pull you out from the group for an hour per day so
Few days quickly passes by.At a certain coffee shop. Clarissa doesn't have any idea why their choreographer, Jun wanted to talk to her privately, but she decided to meet up with him because it seems like they need to talk about something serious..."Clarissa... I really don't know how to say this to you." Jun started, in a worried manner."What do you mean, Sir?" Clarissa curiously asked in return.Jun took a deep breath before he spoke again."First of all, I want you to know that you're a very good dancer, and I don't have any hatred to you or anything. It's just that with all of the crazy things that have been happening between you and Toru, the President of their talent agency came up with a decision to completely remove you as MORSE's back-up dancer." he solemnly announced.Clarissa feels like a big bomb exploded right into her ears. She is now fired as a back up dancer!She wanted to cry right there and then, but she tries to control herself."Believe me, Clarissa. I tried to
Sydney, Australia. Caldwell Publishing Office. "Mornin', Serena!"Serena looked up from her laptop and to greet her colleague back. She curiously frowned when she saw Nicky smiling from ear to ear, and there's something about her that seems a bit... Weird."Morning, Nicky. Wait, what's with that smile?" Serena asks, while observing her bestfriend-slash-co-worker.Nicky averted her blue eyes away from Serena's gaze while acting so strange."Tell me... Is there something that I need to know?" Serena did a follow-up question.Nicky bit her lip, and it was obvious that she is hiding something."Well, you see---!" Nicky wasn't able to finish her sentence when they heard a familiar voice behind them."I believe we're still in the middle of working hours, and I expect you to focus on your work, Miss Hughman." it was the CEO of Caldwell Publishing, Mrs. Rosie Caldwell.Nicky's face became red like a steamed crab after they heard their Boss. Serena took the opportunity to cover up for her fr
Serena heaved a sigh of relief after she heard Mrs. Caldwell. At least she got this wonderful opportunity because of her own talent, and not because "someone" pulled some strings."You'd better get back to work, Serena. You need to get your presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting." Mrs. Caldwell reminded her."I'll do it right away. And thank you very much for giving me this great opportunity." Serena sincerely thanked her Boss.Afterwards, Serena left the CEO's Office and went back to her own desk. She was caught by surprised when her co-workers, including Nicky congratulated her in a loud voice. Mrs. Caldwell returned her smile. "Congratulations, Serena!" they excitedly greeted her.Some of them are holding balloons and few of them are wearing party hats."Oh my goodness! Thank you, guys!" Serena happily thanked all of them."How about a speech there?" one of their co-worker suggested.“Speech! Speech! Speech!” all of the employees said in unison."This is such a pleasant surpri
She smelled the roses one last time, and afterwards, she steps inside the vehicle and she started the engine. She needs to go back to the office to finish some pending tasks...===========================Later that night Serena went straight to Liam's apartment after a long day at the office. She pressed the buzzer and after a few seconds, her boyfriend, Liam smilingly greeted her."Did you like the roses?" Liam asks her as they walk inside the apartment."Yes, I did. It was lovely. Thank you, Liam." Serena lovingly thanked her boyfriend.Serena's gasp was caught in her throat when she saw the dinner table.Petals of yellow roses were scattered on the floor, forming a circle where the dining table is placed. It was a candlelight themed-dinner. "Shall we take a seat, then?" Liam invited her."This is beautiful, Liam. I'm impressed!" she answered in amazement."I'm glad to hear that. Let's have dinner, shall we?" Liam suggested.When Serena lifted the stainless plate cover, she was s
Few days have passed."Please fasten your seatbelts...We will land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in 10 minutes..." Serena heard the Captain's announcement from the plane's numerous speakers.Serena felt Liam's warm hand on her own hand. She smiled at her fiance'. She can say that she's the luckiest woman in the world because a wonderful, amazing, and almost perfect man just like Liam is inlove with her. Liam decided to accompany her to give her emotional support, and to finally meet her family face-to-face. "You're still worried about your sister, am I right?" Liam gently asks her."Well, I can't help it. My Dad ang my sister is the only family I have." Serena replied, while letting out a big sigh."But Via is on the road to recovery, just like what your father said." Liam tries to reassure her."Yes, she is. Little by little. And I hope she can forget that good-for-nothing boyfriend of hers..." Serena's stated, while looking irritated.Her father told her that Via hasn't b
"That's good. Both of you shouldn't run away from this. You need to work on this together."Anyway, I can't wait get out from the hospital. Let's all go home, shall we?" it was obvious that Via is trying to change the topic."I'm sure you already miss your room and your bed. Let's get going, then." Serena nodded in return.Liam helped them carry some bags, and Serena is the one who is pushing Via's wheelchair.Serena had a shock of her life when she saw someone from her past that left a big impact on her during her highschool days. Paolo is the very first guy that she loved, and he is also the very first one who broke her young heart...Her mind instantly went back to her past witn Paolo...And it was back in the year 1999...===========================June of 1999.Serena's eyebrows meet in a frown as she tries to squeeze herself from the crowd of students.The new school year for Senior High School has already started. She finally heaved a sigh of relief when she finally found Pa