Antonio slowly opens his eyes, and once his vision became clearer, he saw a white ceiling, and the bright lights started blinding him a little bit. He closed his eyes again, and slowly opened it once more, until his eyes finally adjusted to the light. But he can now feel the searing pain in his head, and he started groaning aloud. He feels like his head is about to crack open, and he started groaning because of the undescribable pain he's feeling right now. He tries to remember what happened to him and why is he feeling so much pain. What he can only remember was the sudden death of Mr. Marco Giovanni, and that was it.How and why did he end up at the hospital?The pain that he's feeling in his head right now rose into a higher level after he tries to remember what happened. At the very same time, the door opens and he heard some footsteps coming his way. Eventhough his vision is still blurry, he saw a woman coming his way, while holding a bouquet of flowers. After a few seconds, he
Antonio is sitting alone in the bed. He is trying to remember what really happened to him. He rubs his temples, trying to make sense of the confusion in his mind."How did I end up here? Why can't I remember marrying Lauren? All I recall is being the Consigliere of the Giovanni family, the top position in the mafia syndicate." he whispered to himself.His mind started racing with fragments of memories. He vividly remembers receiving a call about the old "godfather" being massacred, along with his son. But everything else remains a blur."I was on my way to meet the old Don, to have a crucial meeting with him. And then... I received a call that Don Giovanni is already dead...But what happened next? Why can't I remember? And Lauren... my wife. How could I forget such a significant moment in my life?"Antonio's frustration grows as he continues searching for answers. He takes a deep breath, steeling himself for the challenges ahead...================================Meanwhile.Lauren si
Morning finally came. Antonio slowly opens his eyes. He is surprised to see that the sun is already up. He automatically glanced at the bedside table. It's seven in the morning, and the sunlight is already streaming through the white curtains of the room. He was about to get up but his eyes widened in shock when he finally noticed that Lauren is lying on the same bed, who was still peacefully sleeping. But Lauren is supposed to be sleeping in another room, but why did he come to the guestroom?! He involuntarily gulped an imaginary lump on his throat when he saw her wearing a very sexy silk lingerie. He can see her beautiful cleavage, and her long, shapely legs. And his member reacted right away. Maybe it's a combination or "morning wood" and his arousal because of Dana, but one thing is for sure... He is in pain because of it. Maybe what he needs is an extremely cold morning shower to calm himself down. Without making any sound, he carefully got up from the bed, and slowly ma
The day of Antonio's Welcome Home Party finally arrives.It was a bit cold that evening, but the cold temperature didn't stop everyone at the farm to enjoy themselves. Most of the people at the party happily sings, enjoying the food, and drinking good liquor.Antonio watches everyone with a big smile on his face. And he is deeply touched by their sweet gesture towards him.His eyes immediately roam around, looking for his "wife," Lauren. He saw her with another group of workers. He is surprised to see her holding a guitar and she is singing a song!Antonio watches Lauren's every move, almost not blinking. She's obviously good at singing and playing the guitar, but the big question is, if they are really married and they have been together for a very long time, why is he surprised to see his "wife" playing the guitar?And it only means one thing... Lauren is not telling him the whole truth, and there are still many secrets that needs to un
Few days passes by.Antonio is now making her way to the mango farm, where a birthday celebration is currently happening. Lauren went ahead of him, as he told her to go to the party venue first.He asked one of their household staff to drive him to the mango farm. And now that he is at the party venue, everyone warmly welcomed him and greeted him with big smiles on their faces."Happy Birthday, Elisia!" Antonio greeted one of their worker's wife on her special day. He immediately gave him the birthday present on behalf of his wife, Lauren."Oh, thank you very much, Sir Antonio! I am really excited because you're here at my birthday party..." Elisia smilingly thanked her husband's while holding the birthday gift."You're very much welcome. And please, just drop the "Sir" and just call me Antonio. I think we're just the same age." Antonio smilingly suggested."Okay, I'll try. And once again, thank you for the thoughtful gift. By t
Later that evening.Antonio is waiting for his "wife" at the library room inside the mansion, with a serious look on his face. He wanted Lauren to answer all of the questions that he is planning to ask him, and whatever happens, he will find out the whole truth... After waiting for an hour, he can hear some footsteps nearby, and he knows that it was his stranger wife.He took a deep calming breath, as he braces himself on what's about to happen.Antonio heard few knocks at the door."Come in!" he calls out for her.The door suddenly opens, and he saw his unfamiliar wife walking her way towards his direction."Hi, honey. Our butler told me that you wanted to talk to me about something important?" she smilingly greeted him."Don't you dare call me "honey." It makes me sick to my stomach!" Antonio angrily said in return.The woman seems to be surprised by his angry reaction."What's wrong, Antoni
"I'm alright. I feel so much better now. But I want to know the whole truth now, Lauren. What really happened to me?" Antonio really wanted to know what happened to him after the helicopter incident."Well, I say you by the river in our farm and you were unconscious and you were wounded. When I rushed you to the hospital, and you fell into a comatosed state. The doctor said that there's a possibility that you will not be able to remember everything that has happened to you, so that's why you'll be needing a support system for your recovery. And since I was the one who found you, I took the responsibility of taking care of you." Lauren told him the real story.Antonio just continued to listen, while keeping his silence."And as time goes by, I suddenly found myself falling in love with you, and I promised myself that I will protect you from any harm, and we will stay together, forever..." relayed Lauren."From the bottom of my heart, I wo
Lauren curiously frowned as soon as she enters the restaurant. She saw many pink balloons, which is her favorite color. She also gasped in surprised when she saw the scattered petals of pink roses unto the floor. "Lauren..."Lauren automatically lets out a big smile as soon as she saw Antonio, waiting for her inside the restaurant."Antonio? What is this all about? What's going on?" she asks him, while looking so confused. "Please listen to me first, Lauren." Antonio smilingly said in return, as he is making his steps towards her direction."O-Okay." Lauren responded.Antonio closes his eyes first as he takes a deep, calming breath. "I have been waiting for a perfect moment to show you how I really feel. I'm not going to give you a long speech because it might bore you, so I'm going straight to the point." Lauren waited in anticipation. She already has a bit of an
The prestigious award ceremony for theater arts was abuzz with excitement and anticipation as the brightest stars of the stage gathered to celebrate the best in the industry. Among the nominees for Best Actress in a Musical Play was Natalie, whose captivating performance in "This Is Me, Elizabeth" had garnered critical acclaim and touched the hearts of audiences far and wide. Dressed in a stunning gown that shimmered under the glow of the stage lights, Natalie exuded elegance and grace as she made her way to her seat, her heart pounding with a mix of nerves and excitement. The atmosphere in the theater was charged with anticipation, the air filled with whispers of admiration and applause for the talented nominees. As the moment of truth drew near, the presenter took to the stage, the envelope in hand, ready to announce the winner of the coveted award for Best Actress in a Musical Play. "And the award for Best Actress in a Musical Play goes to... Natalie for her outstanding performa
"Let's go,we need you to get out of here or they'll eat you alive." she heard someone talking to her,as she felt someone's hand on her wrist. She quickly pulled her wrist away from that person. She quickly went inside the car. Afterwards, the car suddenly starts running, making their way to the after party venue... ====================== After a few minutes. "We are now at the venue of the after show party. Come,everyone's waiting for you.They can't wait to congratulate for your wonderful performance on your very first musical play." her driver smilingly announced. Natalie stepped out from the car with a big smile. She was instantly greeted by the party guests. "Natalie,darling! You were fantastic! The audience can't stop clapping after your performance!" a certain woman greeted her. "Thank you." After a mesmerizing performance that left the audience in awe, Natalie, the radiant lead actress of the musical play, found herself at the vibrant and lively after-party, surrounded
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE... "You were such a gem, Natalie! You blew everyone away!" Amy,one of the Producers of the play gushed at her as soon as she went backstage after the curtain call. The curtain call took longer than the usual,so that's why they remained onstage for a longer period of time. Everyone in the audience were cheering for them and their applause never stops! "I think everyone did a fantastic job, Amy.It's not just me." replied Natalie. "Of course,all of you were amazing,but you are the main star of the play." Amy insisted,as she was walking with Natalie back to her own dressing room. They were greeted by all of the crew as they were making their way to the dressing room. Natalie congratulated them back because they also contributed something for the success of their first show. After a few minutes,they've finally reached the dressing room. "Okay,I want you to freshen up and make yourself presentable. I've invited the press to our after show party and many of th
Natalie and Maria are having a Girls' nightout party in the apartment. They're having champagne and wine right now to celebrate. Natalie told her BFF what happened at the scriptreading session. Maria was listening to everything that she was saying and her reaction was hilarious. "But hey, I already like this Gale guy. Tell me,is he cute or drop-dead gorgeous?" Maria excitedly asked her. Natalie took a sip from her wine glass before she speaks. "Hmmm...He's a cute nerdy type of guy He got this old-fashioned glasses and he needs to work a little bit on his fashion sense but he's an attractive guy." Maria giggled like a highschool girl after she heard Serena's remark. "Oohhh,that's interesting! Maybe I'll drop by your workplace and check him out myself." "Sure. By the way,I'll be very busy for the next few months,and I'm sorry if I won't be around most of the time." Natalie seriously announced. Maria tapped Natalie's shoulder. "Being busy is a great thing for a musical actress, N
Natalie, the talented actress with a passion for the arts, received an unexpected and thrilling invitation that would fulfill one of her lifelong dreams. She had been offered the lead role in a prestigious musical play that was set to grace the stages of Manila's most renowned theater. The opportunity to showcase her singing and acting skills in a theatrical production was a dream come true for Natalie, who had always harbored a deep love for the stage. Without a moment's hesitation, Natalie picked up the phone and called her manager, Maria, to share the exciting news. "Maria, you won't believe it! I've been offered the lead role in a musical play, and I couldn't be more thrilled. This is a dream come true for me, and I want to accept the project." Natalie announced, as she couldn't contain her happiness. Maria, her voice filled with excitement and pride for her client, responded. "Natalie, that's incredible news! I knew this opportunity would come your way sooner or later. The st
Natalie, a talented and ambitious actress, was on the brink of a major milestone in her career. She had recently won the prestigious Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance in a critically acclaimed film. Now, she was about to seal her first commercial deal since stepping into the glamorous world of the entertainment industry. Natalie sat nervously in the sleek conference room of a top advertising agency, surrounded by a team of professionals who were eager to collaborate with her on a new project. As she looked around at the faces of the executives, she felt a surge of gratitude for all the opportunities that had come her way ever since she had received the Best Actress Award. The lead executive, Mr. Rodriguez, a distinguished man with a warm smile, cleared his throat and began, "Natalie, we are thrilled to have you on board for this commercial campaign. Your talent and charisma have captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, and we believe you are the perfect fit for
"Good evening,everyone! Welcome at the pre-show red carpet for this year's Polaris Drama Awards! I'm your host, Dave Zhang. We'll be waiting for the guests and award nominees to arrive, and I'll be interviewing them before they go inside the awarding venue!" the male host announced, as he smiled at the camera while holding a microphone. All of the fans are cheering loudly from the sidelines, as they excitedly wait for their favorite actors and actresses to arrive. They got ready with their phone cameras so that can take many pictures of the stars. At the same time the cameramen and the reporters are on stand by as they wait for the guests yo arrive... "Oh! There's a white BMW, and it just pulled over nearby. I wonder who could be our first star for tonight- well, it's none other than the "Nation's First Love," Natalie Anderson!" the male host excitedly announced. ******************** As soon as Natalie stepped out from the BMW, she was immediately greeted by many people who were e
She can finally see him face-to-face, after four years of being away from each other. They are oceans apart from each other, and now, they're looking at each other... "Oh, my heavens, I miss looking at those big, warm, eyes..." she achingly thought to herself. "What are you staring at? Stop daydreaming! Are you aware that you're almost five minutes late for our meeting?" Dane lectured her. "W-What do you mean---OUR MEETING?" Venice asked in a daze. She can't take her eyes away from this man. She's afraid that she's just dreaming, and one she closes her eyes or she blinks, Dane will disappear at any moment. Venice's train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard Dane's voice again. "Haven't you heard it yet? I'm going to be the Director for this drama. It means that we'll be working together." he responded to her question. "W-What, really? No one told me about this!" Venice excitedly replied back. "Okay, now you know. But let me clear one thing first. You know that I love
She can finally see him face-to-face, after four years of being away from each other. They are oceans apart from each other, and now, they're looking at each other... "Oh, my heavens, I miss looking at those big, warm, eyes..." she achingly thought to herself. "What are you staring at? Stop daydreaming! Are you aware that you're almost five minutes late for our meeting?" Dane lectured her. "W-What do you mean---OUR MEETING?" Venice asked in a daze. She can't take her eyes away from this man. She's afraid that she's just dreaming, and one she closes her eyes or she blinks, Dane will disappear at any moment. Venice's train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard Dane's voice again. "Haven't you heard it yet? I'm going to be the Director for this drama. It means that we'll be working together." he responded to her question. "W-What, really? No one told me about this!" Venice excitedly replied back. "Okay, now you know. But let me clear one thing first. You know that I love