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
Few hours have passed.After talking and saying goodbye to Celeste's parents, Carlos decided to look for Gracie Anne so that they can go back home and take a rest.He is getting worried because he can't find Gracie Anne, and he is wondering what could've happened to her.He was about to go to the Women's Comfort Room hoping to find her there, but he suddenly stops when he heard a familiar voice nearby."I can handle myself, sir. I can still drink! Please get me another glass of cocktail!" he heard Gracie Anne's voice from the distance.He quickly made his way towards the garden, where Gracie Anne's voice is coming from.He was surprised to see her at the poolside with the male guest they previously encountered at the dinner table. He saw Gracie Anne trying to walk in a drunken manner, while the stranger is trying to assist her.Carlos didn't like how close they are, and their closeness is making him feel jealous. He quic
Many days have passed.Gracie Anne is now making her way to Carlo's mini-office, where he usually do remote working. She decided to cook him some lunch, and bring it to him.She smiled when she finally reached hid mini-office. She was about to knock at the door but she suddenly stopped when she heard Celeste's voice coming from the room."What is Celeste doing at Carlo's office? And what are they talking about?" Gracie Anne secretly wonders to herself.She knows that it's wrong, but she can't help. herself but to eavesdrop at Carlo and Celeste's conversation. "Thank you for agreeing to meet me again, Carlo." she heard Celeste speak. Gracie Anne suddenly got worried when one idea came into her mind... What if Celeste wants to seduce and have a relationship with Carlo? What if she wants to be his wife? And the worst part is, what if the feeling is mutual on Carlo's part?She snaps out from her reverie when she hears Carl
"Gracie Anne, someone is looking for you!"Gracie Anne momentarily stops from watering the plants at the garden when she heard someone calling her. She saw her mother waving at her. "Who's looking for me?" she curiously asks her. Her mother just smiled at her in return, but didn't really answer her question."Well, your special visitor is waiting for you at the terrace." that's all she said, while smiling mysteriously. And before Gracie Anne could ask another question again, her mother smilingly walks away and went inside the house.She lets out a sigh before she decided to stop the faucet from running.While she is walking her way towards their house's terrace, she can't help to wonder who could be visiting her at this time. She's not expecting anyone to visit her, so it's a puzzle to her that she has a visitor today...After a few minutes, Gracie Anne is now standing by the terrace. He saw a man standing ne
A year have passed."I can't believe we are now at your Bachelor Party, my dear cousin..." Carlos' cousin through his mother's side, William, started teasing him while grinning from ear to ear."I can't believe it either. I mean, I'm not complaining, though." Carlos smilingly said in return, as he is obviously elated getting married to Gracie Anne, his one great love. "Everyone are so excited for your upcoming wedding. They just can't stop talking about the big event of the year!" William added."I've really picked the right woman, and I'm the luckiest man in the world!" Carlos said in return."You're right about that, Carlos! Anyway, let's just enjoy the party!" William raised his own glass of wine unto the air.Carlos raised his own glass as well, and clinked it with William's glass."Gentlemen... Let's all welcome our special guest today. She's going to set our hearts on fire. She's going to tickle every sensitive ne
William groaned in return."Honey, whatever it is, can we talk about it tomorrow? My migraine is killing me right now..." he pleaded."No, listen to me, William. You're the one who's killing me right now. Who are you with? And why do I smell women's perfume on you? Answer me!" Celeste interrogated, as she was trying her best to control her anger."For goodness' sake! Just leave me in peace, will you? If you're not going to let me take a rest here, I'll just find some other place----!" William wasn't able to finish what he was going to say when Celeste suddenly interrupted her."You know what, fine! You want me to leave you in peace? Don't worry, I'm going to give you the peace that you need...forever!" Celeste shouted.She quickly went to their bedroom and grabbed her everyday bag and her car keys.Afterwards, she ran towards the door and shut it close...Meanwhile, William wanted to follow her, but he can't stand up bec
"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
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