“Where have you been?” I sat down in my swivel chair before looking at Sandra.
“How’s the company? I don't think there's a problem without me? ” I asked, she approached me and handed me a folder. I looked at her in surprise but she hasn't spoken since. "Just make sure it's not a problem, Sandra."
“No, in a week you disappeared and everything was fine and by the way Atty. Chu, you have something to talk about. ” I nodded and let her out of the office.
Sandra is my secretary, Atty. took her herself because she can be trusted, I also didn't make a mistake in accepting, I also feel that she can be trusted. I took my cell phone and dialed Atty’s number, and she answered immediately.
“Gosh, thank God you're alive. I thought you were gone again. ” I shook and laughed. I was only gone for a week.
“What is it Atty?” I asked she wouldn't call if there was no problem.
"I saw you." I was stunned by what she said, did she see me? "Let's talk, we also have a lot to talk about." I took a deep breath and dropped the call.
I'm not worried if Atty. Chu saw me and a few people in the company, I knew I could trust her. After all, I paid them enough.
“Sandra, I'm leaving first. I will meet Atty. ”
"Alright," she answered.
When I got out I went straight to the car, “To Atty. let's go,” I told my driver.
I don’t know what we're gonna talk about but I hope it's not a problem because I'm going home to the province again to see my brother and Mother.
When we arrived at Atty's law firm, I immediately called her that I was outside. Just a few minutes later, she got out and got into the car. When I looked at her for a moment, I remembered the man last night.
"Find me the best investigator." She was surprised by what I said.
"What for?" She asked, I grinned as if I knew exactly what was going on.
"I'll just catch a rat," I replied simply. He just shook her head and nodded.
"Like what I said earlier, I saw you in the resort days ago." I just listened to her, “Lucille, what are you doing with your life? Ever since I introduced myself to you and told you there is a hererity left for you, you have done nothing but leave. Honestly, I've seen you many times since we met, you're pretending. ”
I just kept quiet, it would have been too early to let her know but go ahead. “I'm just weaving rats, Atty. Please, help me with this."
“How can I help you if you don't tell me? And one more thing, just the other day I also found out that Sandra is the one you are confronting other people so that she can introduce herself as the owner of the company that you should be. ”
“Trust me, Atty. I have my reason. ” I smiled at her. Atty. Chu is a family lawyer.
She just sighed and we talked about what we should talk about, then she left.
"In Laguna, Kuya." The driver immediately started the car, I closed the window behind him because I was going to get dressed.
I wear a simple shirt and pants and comb my hair. When we arrived after a few hours, I told the driver that I would just go back to Manila alone.
When I got off, I was secretly walking in the open and when I arrived at the market, I was immediately greeted by those who knew me.
"Lulu is home, my sister, how are you in Manila?" Mrs. Pacing asked. Some of the people also approached.
“It's okay, are you here? How is the income? ” I asked them with a smile, they were happy to talk and I knew almost everyone here because I was once a vendor in the market.
After much talk, I told them I need to go home first. I'm sure Mom and my brother will be surprised. I rushed closer to the house, I saw my mother sweeping and my brother who looked like he had just arrived from school.
“Mother! Lucky! ” They stopped and turned to me, I happily waved my hand and ran towards them.
“Lucille, daughter? Is that really you? ” I nodded to Mom, she was already crying as she looked at me.
“Sister? You're small. ” I laughed at what Lucky said, I messed up his hair. I have long lost both of them and I am so excited to be with them.
"Are you studying well?"
“Of course, and then thank you for what you gave to us, do you see that? My mother's business was prosperous as well as the market and I was able to buy a new laptop for studying. ” I could feel the joy in the two of them, I couldn’t help but cry while looking at the two of them.
We suffered for a few years because we didn't have enough money. In the few months, I was in Manila, the small salary that I was able to send her was a big help.
"Sister, are we not allowed to come with you to Manila?" Lucky asked me, I took down the juice that my mother gave me.
“Lucky is still forbidden, and then after you graduate here. It's hard to move school because you go back to the beginning, ”I explained to him. They still have many questions for me and I answer them.
In the evening, when I entered the room I immediately called Sandra and let her know that I would have her do something. He didn't ask any more questions and agreed immediately. My eyes went to a small box, I picked it up and opened it. Old photographs of a happy family flashed through me. I smiled bitterly. I can’t help but feel sad every time I see these photos, every time I feel homesick, anger overwhelms me.
"I missed you, guys." I wiped the tears that had been flowing down my cheeks, hugged the photos. If others only knew what had happened, would anyone be able to help us? I looked back at the photos.
“I promise, I myself will come to justice for you. We can also achieve justice, Mom and Dad. ”
Three months later;"It's you again?" The guy in the resort when I approached him at his table. "Are you following me? Or perhaps, are you a stalker?" I winced at him.Do I look like a stalker? "Sir, I'm not following you, okay? I'm working here because I was fired from my previous job." His jaw tightened at what I said, really.I have a new job in a restaurant as a waitress, and I am so lucky. I saw this person again. Amazing, isn't it? I was the only one serving his food. And I didn't expect that we would meet again."Where's your Manager?" This is him again, I am not doing anything then he will send me away again. So arrogant!"Sir, I am just serving food here and I didn't touch you. I haven't had a job for a few months because of what you did.""Did I? Excuse me? Maybe I could—""Enjoy the food, Sir. Have a nice day!" I smiled at him and turned my back, lest he even shouts that I undressed him. You thought his body was really good— okay fine, he's hot."You know him?" My colleague
"Sir, it's not necessary. Thank you very much.""Do you want what happened earlier will happen to you again? All right, I'll go now—""Wait ..." I immediately grabbed his hand when it was time to turn around. He was looking at my face and I felt very embarrassed when he looked down at my hand. It was only then that I realized, I was holding his hand, I immediately let go and backed away slightly. "I'm sorry, uhm it's embarrassing but can I accept your offer?" I asked shyly.I heard him say 'tss' . I bit my lower lip hoping that he would say yes. After all, he offered first. "Hurry up..."I smiled broadly as I got into his car, "Uh-uhm just go straight in the road," I said shyly. He also did not speak and started driving.My house is still far from here. I thought there was a bus passing by earlier. I forgot that on Friday night, no buses are stopping. I sighed weakly and slyly looked at him. I could clearly see how his hand was rooted as he gripped the steering wheel tightly, he bit h
"D-this is where I'll sleep?" he asked while looking at my small room."Yes Sir, I can only sleep in the living room.""No, you sleep here. I'm in the living room." I frowned at him. My living room is even smaller than my bedroom."You can't fit in the living room and your back will hurt when you lie on the floor." There was still a trace of doubt on its face."Your bed is too small for me, I can't even sleep in it." You are as big as a human being."Sir, that's okay. Sleep well, good night!"I was about to come out when he stopped me, "I can't," he said while shaking his head. I just gasped."Sir, tomorrow you'll go home and go back to the soft and big bed. It's also your fault why your car broke down because I told you not to follow here. And now, you're overreacting. "Wait wait. Are you complaining?" My eyes widened and I covered my mouth."N-no Sir, I'm sorry. I was just taken away, I'm already sleepy." I slowly smiled at him."Okay fine, I'll sleep now." He sat on my little bed,
I stared at the two of them, unsure of how to react because they were there to help me. I don't require that because I am capable of dealing with them."You know what? It's time for you to return to Manila. Alessandra, you have the company, and Attorney, you have your job. What if something bad happens if neither of us is not there?" I frowned as Ales shook his head at what I stated. What does she mean about shaking her head?"The company is doing well, Lucille, and they will not make a fool of you." They're afraid." Still, I'm not at ease."Lucille..." When the restaurant manager called me, I turned to face him and he told me to go to the kitchen."Wow, the boss is a slave now." When Alessandra said that, I rolled my eyes at her."I'm going to leave; we'll discuss after my shift." I turned away from them.They'll have a shout from me later, and they didn't even notify me that they were coming here. I was shocked, not disappointed, but they were my friends, and I trusted them. I'll le
We went to the office the next morning. Alessandra has now been with me in my house as I told her that she needs to be with me. But I needed to be cautious because she knew some of my ideas but not all of them. No matter what happens, I don't want them to get involved.Lucille Damian is my official name in the company. Some people look up to me and fear me. For a few months, I learnt how to be Lucille Damian, and for a few years, I was Lucille Santos. Since the attorney has entered my life, she has shown me who and what I truly am. I am Damian's heir, but no one knows I'm still alive. After all, the public knows me as Lucille, the faceless woman. All of my staff were forbidden from exposing what they believed I looked like as Lucille Damian. They had no right to harm me."Now that everything is in order, you can return as Lucille Santos." Alessandra came into my office and informed me of the situation. I got out of my swivel chair and walked over to my small cabinet. I took a folder f
I was shocked when Lucky walked in front of Judeil as we all got out of the car, together with Judiel. He had taken a position in front of it. Although they are both about the same height, Judiel's height is more prominent. I pulled my brother away, but he ignored me and it made me annoyed."Lucky…" I dragged him away, but they both continued to stare at each other. "Hey, what's the matter?" I said to my brother in hushed tones.When I have a man with me and introduce him to them, he intrigues them, and people who used to want to court me back away because my brother always like this, he scared those men."I won’t believe he's not flirting with you, and then his face is suspicious. Avoid him," he warned, like if he were my father.Because of my brother's posture, I fell flat on my face and shook. I turned to Mom, who also shrugged and responded to me. "That's your brother," she said.I would not want to include my brother because he is also very protected. I pulled Lucky back to Mom a
Because of Lucky’s noise, I awoke early the next day. He appears to have gone about the homemaking noise. I just woke up and went through my morning ritual; I’m not going to the office today and will only meet the few folks that I ordered to Ales.When I got down, I was surprised to see a few cleaning helpers dancing while cleaning, and it filled the entire house with loud music. “What is going on?” When I approached Mom while she was making food, I asked her.“As soon as your brother awoke, he became bored, so he played and even sympathized with the other helpers.” She said this while laughing. My brother’s insanity had just shocked me.Early in the morning, I turned to the woman who looked unhappy. “What’s going on with you?” I asked Alessandra. She continued to frown as she glanced at me.“Do you really have a sibling that is like that? I don’t think he realized anyone was still sleeping when he made a noise in the morning.” I laughed at her complaint, and Lucky came running up to
Ales and I had finished a week of preparation and today was the day I was going to see Judie. He texted me the address, and I did not bother to respond to his text messages, so he called me that night, nagging about why I didn’t text back. I just told him I am busy, but I received his text and will go there today. Furious because I just didn’t really reply.When I got to the front of the enormous building, I adjusted my clothes. I took a deep breath and entered. I approached the information desk. “Good day, I have an appointment with Mr. Judiel Marco Sanrazo,” I said and smiled at him.He looked at me from head to toe, as if recognizing me. “You must be Lucille Santos he mentioned?” he asked, and I nodded with a smile. “This way, Ma’am.” He pointed the right way toward the elevator.“Thank you, I can do this.” I refused him because I thought he was going to take me to Judiel’s office. He nodded and bid a goodbye.I’m the only one in the elevator, even though the elevator is big. I won