"Well, yes. I've been wearing my favorite brand of perfume for a very long time." Juliana answered, while looking confused at William's question.
William closed his eyes tightly as he remembers what happened. They had a welcome party at a bar, Juliana got obviously drunk and she's not in a good condition to go home all by herself as she couldn't stand straight on her own, so he didn't have any choice but to escort her and drive her home...And her perfume must've gotten into his clothes, and in the end, Celeste smelled it.Celeste was so jealous and she decided to walk out..."Oh, no! Now I know why she's getting all jealous!" he murmured to himself."Are you saying something, Boss? Do you still need anything?" Juliana asks him, while looking concerned.William looked at her straight into her eyes."Yes, I still need something from you..." he said, while looking dead serious.Juliana puzzily frowned at William,"Okay, first things first, let's all sit down and order some drinks first. Then, we'll talk." William spoke again.Once their drinks arrived and once the waiter finally left their table, Celeste started to speak again."So, what do you want to talk about?" "Celeste, I am begging you to listen to Juliana. She's going to tell you the truth..." William seriously pleaded at her."Okay, I'm going to listen. And please don't lie to me, alright?" Celeste nodded in return.Meanwhile, Juliana took a deep, calming breath first, then she started talking to Celeste."This is what really happened, Miss Celeste. Boss William and I met at Mr. Carlos' bachelor party. I was an exotic dancer, and I was hired to dance at the party. I was shocked to see Boss William at the party. He and I were classmates back in the University and I used to be his tutor. When we saw each other at the party, we talked, trying to catch up with each other. He generous
As of the moment, William and Celeste are now exchanging their vows..."I will always love you, support you, and care for you, even during your bad hair days, even on your monthly-you-know-what-it-is, and during your hormonal imbalance as well. I will stay by you through good times and bad times. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will love you until the end of time, Celeste, my love..." William was the first one to say his vows, much to everyone's laughter.Afterwards, it was Celeste's turn to say her vows."William, my heart, body and soul are yours forever. I will laugh with you, scream with you, wrestle with you, have a debate with you, and the list goes on. Whatever you do, I will stay by your side, to infinity and beyond. I love you will all my heart and soul..." she said, as she was trying her best to control her tears...The priest nodded at them in return."Next, we will do the ring exchange ceremony. Please repeat after m
Celine enters the Waldorf Auditorium, where numerous musical and stage plays are held. It was a freezing cold morning of December. As she walks inside the lobby, she smiles as she immediately saw Nate, his co-star in their musical play. Nate is walking towards her with a smile. Celine is currently in a certain musical play production wherein she is the only female lead and she'll be acting alongside with four guys. "Morning, Celine! You look like a squirrel freezing from cold. Are you okay?" Nate worriedly asks Celine. "Good morning, Nate! Oh, don't worry, I can still handle the cold." Celine reassures him. Nate glances at his watch and looks at Celine again. "Well, we can get ourselves a cup of coffee before our call time." he suggested. "Sounds nice. Thanks." Celine agrees, without thinking twice. Nate and Celine are now making their way to the coffee vending machine. While Nate was busy getting themselves coffee from the vending machine, Celine secretly watches him. He's de
After doing warm-up exercises, they finally started with the rehearsals. Nate and Celine are called onstage to practice their scenes together. Once they were finished, Mr. Alford called Nate and Celine to give them his feedback. "The way you deliver your lines is too strong, Celine. Remember, not too strong nor, not so soft. You should say your lines clearly and with conviction. Am I making any sense?" "Yes, sir." I responded, while nodding in return. "And Nate, I think that you were amazing. Your voice perfectly blends well with Celine. My advise to you two, is just to continue practicing. Both of you should practice, even on your free time." Director Alford suggested. "Thank you for your one-on-one talk, sir." Nate thanked their Director. As the both of them started going down the stage, Nate suddenly moved closer to me. Then, he whispered: "Sir Alford is right. We should practice more, just the two if us." he informs Celine. “That's a good idea.” I whispered back, trying
"Good morning, everyone! I'm so sorry for being late!" Nate suddenly made his entrance, while gasping for breath. "You're not that late, Nate. We're still doing warm ups." the old director reassures him. "Thank you, Sir." Nate heaved a sigh of relief. Then afterwards, he walks towards his cast mates to join them. "Celine isn't here yet?" Nate asked everyone, while looking worried. "Yeah. Maybe she overslept?" Nick did a wild guess. Nate's brows met in a curious frown when he saw Gale giving him a challenging stare. He doesn't have any idea on why he's looking at him like that... =========================== Twenty minutes have passed, but Celine is still missing in action. But the Director still went ahead with their rehearsals, as scheduled. "Today, we're going to discuss the list of songs for our musical play. Next week, a pianist will be here so that we can start with your vocal rehearsals." Director Alford informs everyone on what they will be expecting at the rehearsals ne
Celine and Nick finally reaches the small town of Walnut Creek. They were greeted by the gust of winter wind, as if they are being welcomed. "So, where are you going now?" Nick suddenly asks Celine. "I'm going to my parent's farm, which is called the Montecarlo farm. How about you? Where are you going?" Celine asked in return. "Oh, I'm going to my grandparent's place." Nick smilingly answers. "Let's have fun on our holiday vacation, okay?" Celine was ready to say goodbye. "See you at the rehearsals after the holidays." Nick nodded in return. They were about to part their ways when Celine heard someone calling her name. "Celine!" Celine smiled when she saw Sally, and her brother Simon, who both steps out from the pick-up truck. Sally excitedly ran towards Celine. "Sally and Simon! I'm glad to see you again after a long time!" Celine happily greeted her childhood friends. But instead of answering Celine, Sally's attention instantly focused on Nick. "Who is he, Celine?" Sal
As the night deepens, Celine is still unable to sleep. She decided to get up, walk out from her room and decided to warm up some milk so that she can relax and feel sleepy. And coincidentally, Celine caught Nick as well, drinking one mug of milk. They are now enjoying their own mugs of milk , while chatting to each other "What would you feel after the Finale night, Celine?" Nick suddenly asks Celine, out of the blue. "Of course, I'll feel sad." commented Celine. "Me too. I mean, I know the boys have been fooling around and we sometimes get irritated with each other but we're still a family." Nick suddenly became serious. "I agree with you. But even if the play is over, we're still friends, right?" said Celine. "Absolutely! Nothing will change..." Nick reassures Celine. Celine suddenly changes her mind about Nick. He can be a clown especially when he is with Nate, Gale and Justin, but deep inside, he can be a warm, kind and gentle person... ============================ The n
The next day. Only two weeks before the Gala Night starts, Director Alford called for a meeting. It was obvious that all of the cast members are under real pressure now. "We're almost at the end of the race, and now we're going to work harder that before. But first, let me give you a good news." the Director announced, as he unrolls a medium-sized poster. All of the cast lets out a gasp of surprise and excitement. It was their official poster for the musical play, and it looks absolutely impressive and amazing! "We're also sending the tickets at the participating outlets. We really have to give our best shot. But for the meantime, guys.We need to put up these posters around the area. And be sure to ask permission to the authorized person before putting up the posters. Is that clear?" the old director asked for everyone's approval. "Yes, sir!" everyone said in unison. "Celine, do you want to pair up with me?" Justin asked her with a smile. "Sure!" Celine smiles back, as she's
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