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THE LOST HEIR 25: The same him
Shania just told him a bit of a lie just for him to come with her, but the truth was, she was just afraid to lose him again after losing him again for how many years. Alexander didn't go missing because of his family' rivals, but because Shania as she blamed herself. Their family was having a meeting when she decided to drag Alexander with her outside the dark and play hide and seek with her. While she was hiding and waiting for him to find him, she went missing already. It hurt her so much that she doesn't even want to talk to anyone."I am so sorry, Alex." she whispered.Shania decided to sleep at Ferrer's mansion for a while and while staring at the big tree she used to play with Alexander before, she couldn't stop feeling sad but same time happy. She wouldn't think that she was going to find him when she was close to giving up."I thought you went home." Alexander's voice was behind her.Shane hurriedly hid their children's photo and wiped her tears, and cleared her throat before
THE LOST HEIR 26: Apply as his secretary
While Alexander was picking his clothes to wear to his office. The door opened and Shania showed up with a very happy face."What the heck? Why don't you even knock?" he asked her.He just hated her every time she just opened the door without even knocking. Shane just chuckled and shrugged her shoulder."Well, sorry, anyway, you're going to wear this. I know you were having a hard time picking up your clothes." she said and picked the pair he was staring at a while ago.He just nodded and waited for her to leave, but before she step away from his room, she faced him again and smiled."I forgot to tell you, I will be gone for a few days. I have a business trip abroad. Don't worry. I know you already know what to do, am I right?" she asked him.Alexander suddenly felt hurt when she told him that she was going on a business trip. He wasn't just used to being far from her. Shane just chuckled when she saw his reaction."Don't cry. I am not going to be gone forever, just kidding. I am goin
THE LOST HEIR 27: Another department
Alexander was very tired after interviewing how many applicants. Right now, he couldn't decide but above all, he was impressed by what Sharmaine showed him and her answer as well. He thinks of hiring her, but he knew it was going to make everything messy and complicated, because he knew she needs a job and work, he decided to move her to another department because he doesn't want to work with her."Excuse me, Mr. Ferrer. Have you already decided who among the two of them you're going to hire as your secretary?" his assistant asked him.Alexander looked at the two resumes he was holding. One was Sharmaine's and the other one was owned by a guy. He looked at his assistant and nodded."Yeah, I am going to choose Mr. Ophelio as my secretary, but can you also call Miss Garcia and tell her to come back and go straight to the HR because she's hired as well as one of the staffs there." he said.The assistant nodded and left him. After he left, he took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He was
THE LOST HEIR 28: Missing her
Sharmaine took a very deep breath and rolled her eyes. She was going to enjoy working in her ex-boyfriend's company after all."You're the new here, right?" she believe the woman who asked her was one of her co-workers because of her uniform.Sharmaine just nodded and acted nice toward her, because she doesn't want them to think that she was such a snob and bad woman."Yeah, Sharmaine Garcia, by the way." she said and extended her hand.The woman smiled and extended her hand as well."Harley, Harley Luis. Nice to meet you, Sharmaine Garcia." Harley, the woman said and shakes her hand with her.Sharmaine sighs in relief that she already found a new friend in her new job, because she thought it was going to be hard looking or finding one. Sharmaine and Harley were both close already and Harley was even the one who helped and guided Sharmaine how to start her work."Mr. Ophelio, can you call the HR department for me? Thank you." Alexander asked his secretary.Good thing he chose the righ
THE LOST HEIR 29: The gossips
"By the way, I have heard that you applied as the CEO's secretary, but he transferred you here? You're lucky!" Harley chuckled while telling Sharmaine about it.Sharmaine just chuckled and scoffed. It was already broken time for them and they have a lot of time to talk to each other about them."Yeah, I did, I even asked him why he put me here when I applied as his secretary, but he told me that he already choose someone and I think it's a guy." she said and shrugged her shoulder.Harley's face glowed up and went puzzled as well. She wants to know if Sharmaine knew the CEO after all when she told her that she called him and asked for an explanation."Wait, do you actually mean that you and the CEO knew each other? You seem very close to him." Harley asked her.Sharmaine doesn't know but she smirked and nodded at her. Harley was very shocked and very jealous of her, because many women inside the company were all interested in him."Yeah, we've known each other for so long already and I
THE LOST HEIR 30: Jealous and planned
Alexander arrived at his office very mad. He couldn't believe Sharmaine actually do tell others about them. It's not that he was shy or embarrassed about it, but he doesn't want to be known by others specifically."Damn it!" he groaned and threw the papers on top of his table.His secretary, Aldrin Ophelio, was outside and could hear his anger. He couldn't do anything but to sit down at his desk and just work like nothing happened at all."Sharmaine, what happened back there? I thought he loved you before but looked like he didn't." Harley asked her.Sharmaine just rolled her eyes and sips her milk tea. Harley kept on asking her about it just because of what happened a while ago."It's a long story, Harley, and I don't want to talk about it anymore." she groaned.Harley just nodded and agreed with her. Harley was just alive every time she heard gossips and everything."Anyways, do you know Shania Bueno?" she asked her.Sharmaine looked at her with a puzzled look. She never heard that
THE LOST HEIR 31: Upset
Shane was already packing her things to go back home. The truth was that, she didn't go abroad for a business trip but she wanted to make herself free from problems and she doesn't want Alexander to always rely on her. She wanted him to be used to his new life."See you sooner, Alex..." she whispered and smirked.Alexander was so bored. He was just waiting for lunchtime to come. He doesn't also know that Shane was already on her way toward his company to surprise him."Aldrin, are you there?" he called his secretary.He already called him to his first name because it is what his secretary likes. He doesn't want him to call him formally, besides he's the boss."Yes, sir. Is there anything you need?" Aldrin asked him.Alexander wanted him to check his schedule this afternoon, because he wanted to go home and just sleep all along. He was just so bored that his life which poor before was better than today."Sir, you don't have any schedule this afternoon." Aldrin said."Okay, thank you."
THE LOST HEIR 32: Ignored
Shane decided not to talk about it anymore. She just asked him to eat lunch outside with him. Alexander was like a kid following his mother's words. As they arrived at the lobby together, everyone was gossiping about them again that they were so sweet together. Sharmaine and Harley were also there to go out for their lunch but she couldn't stop getting jealous."You should be by his side and not her, right? If you didn't cheat on him." Harley said and teased her.Sharmaine just glared at her and scoffed. She already told Harley about everything and she doesn't care if she bashed her, but Harley understands that she wants her needs."Shut up, Harley." she said.Harley just laughed at her and shrugged her shoulder. She's not going to accept if Shane won against her."So, how about your fiance? don't you love him?" Harley asked her.Shar didn't do anything and shrugged her shoulder. The truth was that she has no feelings for Chris, she just love his money. Just like what he loved from Al
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229: Their ending
Goodbyes are really hard to take on. Shanty and Halton stick to their words to be with each other no matter what happens, even though they are far from each other they made a promise that they will stay loyal and faithful to each other while Alex and Shane agreed to wait for each other that fate might decide for both of them. "I am going to miss you, asshole." Shanty scoffed and pats Halton's shoulder. Halton just chuckled and nodded. "I am going to miss you, too. Call me." Halton said. Shanty nodded and grabbed her things. "So, see you again?" Alexander asked Shane. Shane just smiled at him and nodded. Ron is behind her waiting for her with Shanty. He couldn't help but smile wide for both of them, because he could see that they are really going to end up together. "I guess so. Always take care, Alex." Shane smiled. Alex nodded at her. Alex and Halton are both sad seeing their loved ones leave. As much as they want to chase and stop them, they couldn't. It's hard for both of th
228: Confession of their hidden feelings
Ron couldn't help but watch them from where he is right now. He couldn't stop smiling and seeing them talking together because he knows that they both really need to talk. Besides, he doesn't want Shane to leave without telling Alex about her feelings."Halton? What are you doing here?" Shanty asked.She just came out of the bathroom and was shocked to see Halton outside. Halton's face lifted up and brightened up when he saw her. Shanty was just surprised when he hugged her."Halton? Are you okay? are you sick?" she asked.But deep inside she was very happy and she just hugged him back."Hey? What is wrong with you?" she asked him.Halton just doesn't know what to say. He couldn't express his feelings right now. He just wanted to tell her how he feels right now, but he couldn't."Shanty, are you really going to leave?" he asked.Shanty just took a deep breath and sighed. She already knows where their conversation is going right now."Yes, Halton. I already told you. My life is there.
227: Waiting for each other
Shane doesn't know what to say. Alexander in front of her makes her feel terrible and sad. Ron is also sad waiting for her to say anything."Alex, I am sorry, but what are you doing here? We are on our way to the airport," she asked.Alexander just closed his eyes and sighed deeply. Seeing her with her things, he doesn't know what to say. Halton is as well waiting for Shanty from the bathroom because Shane told him that she went to pee."Can we talk?" Alex asked her.Shane just took a deep breath and sighed. She looked at Ron. Ron smiled at her and nodded."I really think you need to talk to her, Shane. Go on. I will leave you both for a while." Ron smiled at her.Shane just nodded and thanked her. Shane doesn't want to see Alex, because she doesn't want to have a reason to stay but looks like Alex really chased her."Shane, do you really need to leave?" Alex asked her.Shane doesn't know why he keeps on asking that to her but it made her feel weak. She can feel that he is going to be
226: Realizations
One day before they leave, the peer is all at Shane's place to have a last-together party. Everyone is present even Ron. Ron and Alex are already friends. "I am surely going to miss you, Shane and Shanty." Natasha hugged them together. Shane and Shanty just both giggled. "We are just so sorry that we are not going to be on your wedding day. Rest assured that I will send some presents for you and Leo." Shane giggled. Natasha just pouted. "I know, but being you there is more valuable for me. Leo and I talked last night about this, and I broke down. I just can't stop seeing my friends leaving and not presents on our wedding day, my most special day." she said. Shane just took a deep breath while Shanty scoffed. "Come on, girl. Wake up. Whether we are there or not, always remember that it is you who is very important during that day." Shanty said. Natasha just pouted and took a deep breath. "I know you are just saying this to make me feel okay." she groaned. They just laughed. "
225: Trust the process
"Thank you, Alex for dropping me off. I hope Shanty and Halton area safe." Shane said as she takes her seatbelt off. Alex just smiled at her and didn't say anything but his hand stopped her from opening the door. Shane looked at him curiously. She could read into his eyes that he wanted to say something badly. "Alex?" she called his name. Alex just sighed and shakes his head as he removes his hold from her hand. Shane just looked at him. "Do you want to talk for a bit? Go on." she said. She cleared her throat and stopped opening the door. Ale just waited for a time to inhale what e wants to tell him right now. He doesn't even know why he acted cowardly. "I just want to tell you that take care and always don't stop taking care of yourself. You look happy without me." he smiled but with pain. Shane doesn't even know why he has to say that which made her chuckle a bit. He still care for her too much, but she didn't also stop worrying and caring about him. "Thank you. You also look
224: Shanty confessed she likes Halton
Alexander just took a deep breath and couldn't help himself but stare at Shane. He doesn't know but seeing her again made him feel alive and relieved. After how many days, he had seen her again and he could see that she is very happy. "I can see you are looking at her. You miss her, don't you?" Halton nudged at him. Alex just groaned and looked at him. "Will you shut up? I am just watching her over here. She seems very happy." he couldn't help but sigh. He wanted to be with her, but he respected her decision. "Why don't you go and talk to her?" Leo asked him. Alexander couldn't help but chuckle/ "Nah, I don't want to disturb her time with the other women. Let her enjoy for the meantime," he said. Leo just nodded and respected his decision even though they all want them both to talk and have some closure. After a few hours, they are already tipsy. Alexander couldn't help but watch Shane because she is already drunk even Shanty and Natasha and even Meredith. "Guess like I need t
223: Serious talk
Leo felt like the happiest man alive, while Natasha felt like the luckiest woman alive. After the dinner, they have decided that Natasha will go back to their home, and Leo s free to go here whenever he wants to. Besides, they are already engaged and they are going to prepare for their wedding as well."Congratulations!" everyone applauded.After how many days, the peer decided to throw a party for the engaged couple, Natasha and Leo. They'd done it at Lincoln's mansion."Thank you, guys. Thank you as well for coming. You are already part of my life." Natasha emotionally said.Halton just scoffed and took a deep breath."No worries, but looks like Leo is not going to come with us drinking already." Halton teased him.Natasha just chuckled and glared at Leo. Everyone is there but Alex is not yet there."By the way, how long Alex will arrive? What is taking him so long?" Halton asked Leo.Leo shrugged his shoulder. Because as he called him a while back, he was finishing his report, a ve
222: It's a yes!
Natasha is very mad. She wanted to yell and scream but she has dignity and she is shy as well. Her dad and Meredith looked worriedly at her which made her scoff."Leo, you know what let us go. I don't want to eat dinner with them." she said.But before she left, Leo grabbed her arm. Natasha just closed her eyes and looked at him."Why? Why do you have to do this?" she asked.Leo just took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He doesn't know what to do right now, but he just needs to stop her from leaving."Please just hear them, love." he said.He even almost begs. Natasha just groaned."Can we talk outside for a minute?" she asked.Leo nodded and they went outside. Abraham and Meredith exchanged glances and took a deep breath. "Looks like she is still mad at us." Meredith said.Abraham just took a deep breath and sighed."Let us just wait for them to come back, honey." he mumbledMeredith just smiled and nodded at him. While they are waiting, Leo and Natasha are arguing on the balcony
221: Set-up dinner
Leo arrived at Shane's mansion, he is going to ask her for his plan later on."Leo, you're here. Natasha isn't home yet. She went to the market." Maria said.Leo just nodded and took a deep breath. Seems like he should have called her."Okay, Aunty. I will wait for her." he said.Maria couldn't help but chuckle. She stopped what she was doing and decided to make him some juice she also wanted to talk to him about his future with Natasha."Here you go. So, there is something I want to know, Leo." Maria said.Leo thanked her and sips his juice. "What is it?" he asked her.Maria just took a deep breath."I can see that both of you love each other. When are you planning to get married?" she asked.Leo almost got choked with her question, he was just surprised with it. Maria just laughed and gave him a tissue napkin to wipe the juice off his arm."I am sorry. I must have shocked you." she chuckled.Leo just took a deep breath and sighed. "No, it's okay. I wasn't just expecting that from
