“HERE is the proposal for the new design of our brandy’s logo and the draft of the new commercial campaign.” Bianca put the folders side by side on her table. “They’re hoping that you will prioritize this one so they can start as soon as possible.” Her secretary smiled at her apologetically.Kate opened the folder and scanned the proposal.“The new logo looks good for me. But then…” She tapped her fingers on the table. “I think it’s better if we use a much cleaner font for the back label. And also, can we use a more enticing color?” She raised her head and looked at her secretary, who was busy noting on her tablet as she spoke.“I’ll let them know immediately.” Bianca looked at her afterwards. “Is there anything else?”“That’s all for the design.” Kate closed the first folder and jumped into the other one. “Why is the commercial c

KATE looked up when she heard the door open. Her secretary came in afterwards.“Yes?”“A certain Winona Sison is here to see you, Ma’am. She said she has a personal appointment with you.”“Oh.” She closed the folder. “Send her in.”Kate pulled her mirror out of the drawer and checked how she looked. She was always conscious whenever she and Winona met.Soon Winona came in. She was wearing the trendiest outfit worn mostly by models and celebrities. Kate then left her seat and met her halfway.“Katherine,” Winona greeted upon reaching her.“I… uhm… I thought we’ll gonna see each other at the coffee shop.” Kate cleared her throat and gestured to the visitor’s couch. “Have a seat.”Winona sauntered towards the couch and sat there with her legs crossed.“I dropped by to see how you’re doing here.&rdq

“JAN…”Fernan heaved a deep sigh and looked at everyone inside the chapel. He was now standing at the pulpit to deliver the eulogy for his brother.“We grew up together. We shared a lot of things and memories. He’s not just a brother but also a dear friend. We were almost like twins.” He paused for a moment and took a deep breath. “When I learned that my brother has gone missing, it kinda felt like I lost half of me. I felt totally devastated, wishing it was all just a dream, and soon I’d wake up and find him standing in front of me. Brother… wherever you are right now, I hope… you’ll find peace.”Kate’s fists clenched. Suddenly, she felt it hard to breathe. So, she decided to leave her seat and ran out of the chapel. She knew she caught the people’s attention. But the hell she cares about what they would say about her. She just wanted to stop hearing the eulogy. Kate could no

Four years later…KATE’s gaze reverted to the door when she heard the hinges creak. Her office door opened slowly, and a small pair of feet came in. A smile immediately curved on her lips. She left her seat and met her visitor halfway.“Mommy!” said Angelique’s little voice as she rushed towards her.Her daughter squealed when she picked her up. She showered Angelique’s plump cheeks with kisses.“Did you knock on mommy’s door, Angel?”She turned in Fernan’s direction when he came inside her office.“So, she’s with you.”“Hm.” He beamed. “The nanny called and informed me that the car at home broke, so I picked her up from the daycare. I brought her here because she said she missed you.”“Oh, that’s so sweet of you, darling.” Kate planted a kiss on her daughter’s forehead.

“HAPPY birthday to you… Happy birthday to you… Happy birthday, dear Angel… Happy birthday to you….”Everyone cheered as her daughter blew the candles on her birthday cake. They gave her a round of applause afterwards.“What’s your wish, sweetie?” Kate asked as she planted a kiss on her daughter’s temple.Angelique clasped her hands and looked at her with dreamy eyes.“Will you make my wish come true?” her daughter asked with a wide grin plastered on her face.“Hm… it’s negotiable,” Fernan butt in.He even wrapped an arm around her waist that made her straighten her back. If only there were no guests around them at that moment, she would distance herself from him. She felt quite uncomfortable, for some reason. Kate diverted her attention to her daughter instead of thinking about it too much.“Tell us your wish,” she told Ang