"COME ON, let's go inside," Agatha whispered. We were standing at the gate of the White House.I took a deep breath. Even though I had talked to my mom and asked her not to allow me to go when Agatha asked, she still let me. My clever friend said we were just going to play with Onin. Of course, my mom, who's so kind and easily persuaded by Agatha's antics, ended up allowing or even encouraging me to go.She even said that I should enjoy being a child while I still can, and she's confident wherever we go.Agatha's smile widened as she pulled me out of the bunkhouse. And Agatha's plan became more convincing because her dad was going to accompany us. I don't know what she said to her dad, but as I've said, Agatha is persistent. If she really wants to do something, she'll find a way."Hey, wait. We might get scolded," I panicked as she pulled me inside."Don't worry. Just be quiet. Shush," she said.As soon as we entered the gate, I froze and surveyed the surroundings. It was dark where w
"I-EXCUSE ME. Is anyone there?" I knocked loudly on the door of the big house. Several minutes passed, but it seemed like nobody heard me, so I was about to knock again when the door suddenly opened. "Who are you? Why are you here?" the young girl who opened the door asked coldly. I was slightly taken aback by her unfriendly greeting, but I quickly remembered why I dared to knock on the door of the big house. "I-It's Rico, he need—-" "What's that, Nana? Who's there?" a woman approached the young girl. "She just knocked, Mommy. She mentioned Rico," the young girl said, still looking at me. "How do you know Rico, dear?" the woman asked me. That's when I told them everything that happened. They immediately responded, along with the woman's husband and their caretaker, Mang Jose. That's how our friendship with the new owners of the White House began. We met Nana, Rico's older sister, and Nana's twin brother Andy. Nana's real name is Fernanda, and Andy's real name is Fernando. At
"DAD? CALLIE?" the words I said when I saw my naked fiance sitting on top of my father with his polo shirt unbuttoned. My father was lying on the sofa in his office while my fiance was sitting on his stomach."Fernando!" The two exclaimed in shock and couldn't move for a few seconds when they saw me.I couldn't move as well as I could from where I was. So many emotions surround me right now. I wanted to get angry and lose my temper, but I stopped myself because we were in the office.Yes, we are in the office. To be exact, it was in the private office of the president of the company, who was none other than my father. I went to see him today because I wanted to discuss a new marketing strategy for our canned products.That's why my father's secretary was so quiet when I entered his office earlier. She even covered up for my father and told me that he was not there, but I heard a murmur, so I peeked into his office. I don't normally interfere in my father's affairs, but I heard the fam
"CARMELITA HAS REALLY NO SHAME, RIGHT? I heard that a young suitor has been rejected by her again because he is not very rich. Well, the young man is quite capable. Carmelita is just really ambitious," said one of the gossipers."Oh, yes. Poor young men. Carmelita's face is really thick," Gossiper 2 said."You bet. That girl became even more arrogant when she became the owner of Don Facundo's former resort.""Oh, it came as no surprise to us that Don Facundo's resort would be Carmelita's; she's the old man's mistress, after all." Of course, it was said that the old man sold the resort to Carmelita before she left the country. But the truth is that it was a payment from the old man who told her to keep quiet and not spread the word that they were together. You know, Don Facundo's wife, Donya Marta, would also be hurt. The husband and wife are always fighting because of that girl.""Is that true? That's why Carmelita is so arrogant. Her flirtatious style has also paid off.""You are the
FERNANDOI WAS STUNNED WHEN I GOT TO THE AIRPORT. I left the condo in a hurry after seeing my mother's painting on the wall. I will go to the place where she painted it.That place is called Isla Marupok. I remembered we had a beach house named after me there. My dad bought it when I was eleven years old. And at that age, I also went to that island. That was the first time, and it's only been a few years since neither of us has been back. After Mommy died in an accident seventeen years ago, none of us remembered going back to the island.When I really couldn't think of anything or remember how to go to Isla Marupok again, I decided to open my phone. But before I could do that, I removed my old sim card and decided to buy a new sim at the airport.After I bought a new SIM card, I first sat in the waiting area and did a quick search on how to get to Isla Marupok. Once I got the details I needed, I got in line to buy a plane ticket.The island is quite far away. It is in a remote part of
FERNANDO"HERE’S YOUR PAYMENT," Carmelita said rudely as she handed me the five hundred pesos. Although hesitating, I just reached for it. "Thank you for the help even though you are very slow," she added.I just scratched the back of my neck. This girl is very strict. They say I'm still slow, I've even hauled more than Cole. I didn't answer, but she was looking at me intently.Is she checking me out? Well, that's good. I know she can’t resist my handsome face.I also looked at her and smiled at her. She looked up and turned away. That's when I panicked and decided to chase her before she could get away further."Carmelita," I grabbed her elbow. She stopped, looked at my hand holding her elbow, and looked at my face. "Sorry," I apologized, seeing the evil look she was giving me."Why?" The irritation in her voice was obvious. Why is she always angry?"Ah, eh... I'm new to the island." She just raised an eyebrow at me and said, "Perhaps you need a helper. I just need a job, ma'am. Any
FERNANDOWE FINISHED QUICKLY. Then Cole led me to a door that led to the kitchen. When we entered, we found the two gentlemen there busy cooking."Uncle Morris, Brother Onin, this is Brother Ando, our new helper, and waiter," Cole introduced us.I greeted them, "Good evening."The two men are busy cooking. In fairness, their kitchen is clean and the two are even wearing uniforms that look like real chefs."Welcome, Ando. I'm Morris," introduced the older man. He first wiped his hand on the apron he was wearing and then handed it to me with a smile. I also smiled and shook his hand."Thank you." We let go, shaking hands."What's up, bro? Onin here," said the younger boy, who waved at me and didn't come closer because he was at the other end of the kitchen counter. I just nodded at him."Is there any food yet, Uncle Morris?" Cole asked."There is. I'll just heat it up," Morris replied, returning to cooking. Onin prepares the spices.I don't know anything about the kitchen, so I'm in awe
FERNANDOMY FIRST DAY WAS EXHAUSTING. I'm used to staying late, but it's really different when it comes to manual labor.It was five in the morning when Cole and Dylan kicked out by themselves the few local and foreign customers who had fallen asleep in the resto-bar due to drunkenness.You can say I am hands-on with our businesses, like visiting the factory and our fish farms, but only for a limited time. The work I did today cannot be compared to my previous work. Luckily, I slept on the barge yesterday, but I'm still sleepy. But I have no right to complain because I am just an employee here. We still need to clean up."Brother Ando, Sister Car called you to her office," Dylan yawned as he approached. I am currently arranging the chairs and also cleaning the table. "Leave it there, Brother. I'll take care of that," he added and grabbed the rag I was holding."Alright, Dylan." I yawned and walked to Carmelita's office.Wait... Where is her office? I walked in one direction to look fo