Lost I stared at him for a long time when he handed me a long stick that looked like a saw and a net on its edge. For a moment I forgot why I am here. Right, I have to help harvest the mangoes. And I don't freaking know how to do it! "W-What am I gonna do with this?" I asked confused, totally clueless about how I'm gonna use this thing. Sighing, he came to me and held it. We haven’t even started yet he seems to be getting tired already. "This is what you will use as a lever," he said. "Make sure you get the right ones.” He showed me how to do it while giving instructions. It looked so easy to look at when he was doing it but when it was me, the pin almost didn't reach the fruit. I can't balance it well. I was out of breath already but I didn't even get a single fruit. "It's not working!” I complained, frustrated with what I'm doing. "Is there anything else I can do aside from this?" "Nothing.” My bitchy self is up again. I glared at him angrily and he just ignored me. Instead, h

Smile I felt relieved when they did the rest of the work. We went to Santi's house early to do the interview. He set the schedule, and we, as those who asked for the favor, had to adjust to his schedule. Grandma Gracia welcomed us warmly. My group mates were even shy about who would enter the house first. Fortunately, she greeted us happily. Santi was civil with them too, but a little hostile to me. I just ignored his stares and tried to concentrate on what to do. The ones asking are Elijah and Lienna. While Sam and I maneuvered the camera. The first questions are about technical things. How the plantation works and what companies they are supplying. "We have different varieties of mangoes, so it also depends on when the season of harvest is. But on average we produce two hundred tons annually.” The mouths of my group mates formed a big O. Even I was inwardly amazed to know how much they harvest in a year. "That's not surprising when you think about it. As of now, five thousand m

Like I violently wipe my wet cheek. I also slightly moved away from him but he quickly grabbed me by the waist. I glared at him even though I couldn't clearly see his face because of the dark. Although relieved that someone finally found me, I also couldn't help but be annoyed because that person was Santi. I can still remember how he was so gentle with that girl earlier. Huh! I didn't know he has gentleness in him. Too bad he only shows me his bad side. Why I am so bothered by it is still unknown to me. I'm just too disgusted by the thought. "Did you get hurt anywhere?" I gently removed his hand from my back. I took a step away from him but not too far. Somehow I can see his face now. That's why it was so dark earlier because the moon was covered with thick clouds. Now that it's gone, the whole place is illuminated with its dim light. "No." I looked up at him thinking he was looking somewhere else. I looked away again when I saw his gaze fixed on me. "Why are you still here?"

Jealousy I blinked my thoughts back when I heard Ivory's voice. I felt like floating in the air as I continued walking towards the fitting room. In a split second, I noticed all the changes in him. He looked so corporate. Even with his long sleeves folded at the arm and black slacks. I even thought for a second that he was an executive of a big company. His body also grew a lot and became taller. His features are more defined now that he has aged a bit. How many years have passed since I last saw him? Three or four years? Surely he's changed a lot during those years. I wonder what he's been up to these years? Still in Malolos? Managing the plantation? I suppose so. That was his plan, wasn't it? To grow the plantation. I shook my head as I faced the mirror. I have changed too in the last four years. My rise to the top of modeling was fast compared to those who started at the same time. But I can proudly say all of these are by-products of effort and hard work and not because of my

Kiss "There is something you need to know about Xander," his voice dark. I was about to go past him when I got stunned by what he said. I looked at him, tired. Is this one of his tricks? Using Xander to get to me? I had enough roller coaster of emotions tonight. And his being here doesn't help at all. "What is it?" "I shouldn't be the one saying this but I just think you need to know," he sighed. "Stop beating around the bush and just say it," I crossed my arms and glared at him even more. "Xander is seeing someone." Surprised is not even enough to describe how I felt when I heard that. He's joking, right? Cause that doesn't sound like a funny joke! "Liar," I gritted my teeth. "I wish I am just lying," he said seriously, his eyes dark. "You can go home and see for yourself. I'm telling you this so you can stop wanting him to love you back. Cause that won't happen. Especially now that he's with someone already." "You!" I screamed in annoyance. I was about to rush at him when