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La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-One: The Man At The Party
Few moments have passed.Everyone is having a good time at the party. Some people are enjoying dancing at the dancefloor, some people are having an enjoyable chat with the other guests and some of them are enjoying the food and drinks.After having a long conversation with her cousins who are also in the party, Gracie Anne decided to finally have a private talk to her parents, to tell them her real plans for her future. She doesn't want to delay her announcement anymore and she needs to talk to them as soon as possible...She has been walking around the party venue, but she can't really see her parents around, and she is wondering where they are.That's the time she decided to ask one of their household help to find out her parents' whereabouts."Shirley, have you see Mom and Dad?" Gracie Anne asks one of their house helper, who is the same age just like her. They practically grew up together, and they are close friends..."Oh, I
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Two: That Fateful Flight
"All that shopping made me hungry and thirsty, Mom. How about having lunch at one of our favorite restaurants?" Gracie Anne smiling suggested to her mother."That's a good idea, dear. I am so exhausted of walking around. So, what do you have in mind for lunch? Where do you want to eat?" her mother agreed rightaway."Well, I feel like having an Italian right now..." answered Gracie Anne."Okay, then. Let's have an Italian cuisine for lunch!"The mother and daughter duo started walking to their favorite Italian restaurant, which is also inside the shopping mall.=================================Gracie Anne and her mother are currently having lunch at their favorite Italian restaurant. She is secretly watching and observing her mother, to see if there's something wrong, or if she has any problem in mind. But just to make sure, she decided to muster up all of her courage to ask her mother."Mom? Can I ask you something?"
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Three: Dinner With The Master
After being in a flight for seven hours and twenty-five minutes, Gracie Anne is now at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain. She is just waiting for her next flight that will take her to Deia, Mallorca. She still has one hour of waiting time until her next flight, so she decided to call her parents just to check up on them and also to let them know that she safely landed in Spain.She dialled her mother's number, but much to her dismay, it went straight to her voicemail. She then decided to call her father's number, but it also went straight to his voicemail."What on earth is going on?" she curiously asks herself.Well, maybe her father is in a middle of a very important business meeting, and her mother is busy doing her usual charity activities with her friends..."Stop being a worrywart, Gracie Anne! I'm sure they are okay." she tries to convince herself.To stop herself from worrying too much and getting all paranoid again she decided to s
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Four: Searching For The Queen
"We sincerely apologize, Madame. But we shouldn't say anything. We were only ordered to get you ready for your dinner appointment. We can absolutely assure you that you are not in danger, and you are in a safe place. Please just cooperate with us and everything is going to be alright." one of the maids, tries to reassure her.Gracie Anne doesn't have any idea why, but her heart and mind is telling her to trust the people infront of her. And come to think of it, if they want to hurt her, they should have done it earlier...And besides, she really wants to know who is the person that she's supposed to have a dinner meeting with.After a few moments, she was able to calm down and she let the maids do their own work on her.She has to get her mind straight even though she feels like she's about to lose her mind...=================================An hour have passed.Gracie Anne is all dressed up, and she is wearing the mos
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Five: Getting To Know Each Other
After their meeting with the five families, Carlos and Antonio decided to go on horseback riding and take a stroll at the wide grassland, which is a bit faraway from the mansion.Carlos wanted to blow off some steam, and just loosen up a little bit.“--You’re already 32 years old, man. That's old enough to get married and have your own children for the future of La Familia. Have you given it a thought of getting married and being a father in the near future?" Antonio suddenly asked, as he steps down from his horse."Don't get me wrong, Antonio. I can see myself being a husband and a father, but I just can't seem to accept the idea of an arranged marriage..." Carlos voiced out what was on his mind.“There you go again, Carlos. Despite of your serious and strict personality, I can't believe that you're a hopeless romantic." Antonio stated, while shaking his head."I don't know what to say and think anymore, Antonio." said Carlos. He is now
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Six: The Unexpected Proposal
A few moments later, they finally decided to visit Carlos Fortalejo's Family Mausoleum.Carlos helped Gracie Anne get down from the horse.Gracie Anne noticed that the entire mausoleum was made of white marble, from the walls and the floor. It also has a big gate."Our family's ancestors are all laid to rest here at our family mausoleum..." Carlos started to speak."Wow, all of your family members are here." said Gracie Anne. She suddenly became interested in Gale's family."I haven't met my grand parents because they already passed away even before I was born. Also I haven't met my father because I grew up.in an orphanage. My father and mother hasn't been present my whole life." relayed Carlos."Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that." Gracie Anne responded, in a sincere manner."So, how about you? Where are your grandparents?" Carlos curiously asks Gracie Anne."Well, both of my grandfather's from each side of the fami
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Seven: Why Her?
Few days have passed.Carlos decided to invite Gracie Anne for a dinner date, to get to know each other deeper.They are now walking at the palace grounds, on a very beautiful and romantic evening."I assume that you're hungry, Gracie Anne. Don't you worry, I prepared something special for you." Carlos smilingly told her."Where are we going to eat?" Gracie Anne curiously asks him.Carlos grinned at her in return."At the rooftop." "Oh." that's all what Gracie Anne had to say. She watched too many romantic movies already, and she knows what's going to happen at the rooftop. She knows that Carlos had prepared a candlelight dinner with numerous red roses and maybe, there's some live music as well. She also knows that she'll be eating a 5-star quality dinner tonight...Well, having this kind of date is not a bad idea afterall.Carlos escorted her to go to a gold-plated elevator. After a few seconds, the elevator door opens, and they were instantly greeted by the evening wind.Just like
La Vida Loca Chapter Twenty-Eight: Being Under A Microscope
The next day. Gracie Anne slowly opened her eyes. She realized that it was already morning, and she woke up really late because she finished reading a very interesting book and it was already wee hours in the morning when she finished the whole book. She decided to get up from her bed, so that she can start her morning by having a hot cup of coffee. She is also planning to ask Carlos and ask him if they can have breakfast together. She is now slowly making her way towards the kitchen, while feeling so excited and happy... ================================= After a few minutes. Gracie Anne is now looking for Carlos around the mansion, but she stops in a halt when he saw Carlos talking to a certain woman. She quickly hid herself at a nearby wall and secretly listened to the conversation. She saw a certain woman who was sitting comfortably on one of the sofas in t
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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
