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La Vida Loca Chapter One Hundred Seventy Three: What A NIght!
"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
La Vida Loca Chapter One Hundred Seventy-Four: The Curtain Call
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
La Vida Loca Chapter One: Carlo Fortalejo, A Good Samaritan
Carlo smiled at the customer after giving him the change for his purchased item. "Thank you for coming by at All Day Convenience Store, please come back again!" he said goodbye to the customer, with a smile on his face.When the male customer finally left the store, Clara went to one of the shelves which is full of packed pastries. He checked the expiration date one by one and he started to put some bread on his plastic bag when he sees that it will expire three days from now. Carlo suddenly stood up when he heard the door opens, which means that another customer walked in at their convenience store. He stood up, walk towards the cashier counter, and greeted the customer with a big smile. "Welcome to All Day Convenience St----!" Carlo wasn't able to finish what he was about to say when the man suddenly collapsed in front of him.He was too shocked to move at first, but he was able to recover from his shock after a few seconds. He quickly went towards the man who was half-conscious.
La Vida Loca Chapter Two: The Golden Elevator
Mr. Jamie Navarro smiled at Carlo."My Boss is still alive and kicking, and it's all thanks to you. If you didn't help him, who knows what will happen to him.” he relayed. “I am glad and relieved that I was able to help him." Carlo smilingly responded. "My Boss wants to show his appreciation to you, so that's why he wants to invite you for a simple dinner. Please, accept his invitation dinner..." Mr. Navarro finally said his intentions. “There's no need for him to prepare a dinner for me. A simple thank you is enough." Carlo politely rejects the invitation. "I'm sorry to say this, but my Boss doesn't take "no" as an answer. My Boss is known to be very persistent, and he'll just let me come back until you say yes..." Mr. Navarro insisted. "But-----!" Carlo wasn't able to finish his sentence when the man spoke again. "To sincerely show how thankful my Boss is because you saved his life, he also donated a generous amount of money amounting to one million dollars at the Rainbow
La Vida Loca Chapter Three: A Dangerous Dinner
Carlo feels like he stepped inside one of the pages of an Architecture's Digest Magazine! He can't help but to be fascinated by everything that he sees inside! The penthouse's interior design screams of wealth and elegance. It was a spacious place, and he only see this kind of place in one of the Hollywood movies. The glass walls offers a clear view of the Metropolis, and everything looks so beautiful and majestic. "The got some good taste when it comes to interior design and choosing the right furnitures." Carlo whispered to himself. Carlo was busy looking around, and he didn't realize that someone has been watching him from afar. “I hope you like everything you see in my office." Carlo almost had a heart attack because of shock when he heard someone talking behind him. He quickly turned around and he is finally standing face-to-face with the man he saved few days ago. He forced herself to look at the man straight in the eye.Mr. Antonio Romano is giving out this Big Boss vibe
La Vida Loca Chapter Four: His Real Identity
"I hope you'll like the food, Mr. Fortalejo. I made a special request to the chef just to make sure that everything tastes perfect." Mr. Romano enunciated.Carlo took a bite of the steak and he smiled when he tasted the food. It tastes amazing! "This is so delicious!" he said in amazement. Mr. Romano nodded in return, and he looks obviously pleased. "I'm glad you like it." They've spent their time eating and drinking the finest wine. It was Carlo's first time to drink, but surprisingly, he liked the taste of wine. He thought that the more expensive and the older the wine is, it tastes much better. Time flew by so fast, and he didn't realize that the night is getting deeper. "After this, we'll have to go somewhere. I need to talk to you privately, as we are going to discuss about something that will forever change your life." Mr. Romano suddenly announced."Let's just say we're going to your kingdom." Mr. Romano mysteriously stated.Carlo's eyebrows met in a frown, as he is ge
La Vida Loca Chapter Five: The Long-Lost Illegitimate Son
Mr. Romano and Carlo are now inside the grand and spacious library inside the Giovanni Mansion. Everything looks antique and expensive...The two men are seated at a mahogany table.Mr. Romano is sitting across from Carlo, while the young man was sitting nervously on the other chair...On the table, a bottle of strong scotch sat next to two glasses, which was delivered by Henry, a long-time loyal butler of the Giovanni Family.Mr. Romano poured the scotch with a steady hand, and after pouring a drink at the two glasses, he gazed at Carlo, while he is trying to think of the things that he will need to say to him."Carlo, our meeting at the convenience store was not a coincidence. It was planned." he finally started talking.Carlo's eyes widened slightly, surprise flashing across his face."Planned? What do you mean by that?" he questioned Mr. Romano, as his fingers tightened around his own glass of scotch."Yes, planned. And as the Giovanni family's Consigliere, it's my duty to tell yo
La Vida Loca Chapter Six: Arrivederci, Don Ferrari...
Many weeks have passed since Carlo's "accidental meeting" and appointment with Mr. Antonio Romano at the Giovanni estate.After what happened that night, he decided to talk to Mr. Romano, and advised him not to contact and see him anymore. It would be the last time that they will talk to each other because he doesn't want to have anything to do with him and "The Giovanni Family."It is better to forget about his real identity, and just continue living with his life doing his part time jobs, taking care of the kids at the orphanage and saving money...Carlo is currently putting the newly-delivered cola cans in the refrigerator when one of her co-workers called for him."Dude, someone's looking for you!""Alright, I'm coming---!" he wasn't able to finish his sentence when he saw who was standing at the convenience doors entrance door.It was none other than Mr. Antonio Romano.He lets out a big sigh, but he decided to face him."Hi, is there something I can help you with?" he activated
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Chapter One Hundred Seventy-Four: The Curtain Call
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
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Chapter One Hundred Seventy Three: What A NIght!
"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
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Chapter One Hundred Seventy Two: Break A Leg!
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
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Chapter One Hundred Seventy One: The Star Is Born
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
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Chapter One Hundred Seventy: To The World of Theater
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
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Chapter One Hundred Sixty Nine: The Hottest Actress
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
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Chapter One Hundred Sixty Eight: The Best Actress
"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
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Chapter One Hundred Sixty Seven: The Fruition
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
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Chapter One Hundred Sixty Six: Those Warm Brown Eyes
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
