Point of View: MonteHe woke up to a sour smell in the room. The light from the lamp on his side table cast a dim glow. Deciding to investigate, he opened the lamp on Ericka's side.A woman wearing clothes reeking of vomit. Luckily, the vomit didn't reach the blanket, bedsheet, and pillow. He thought maybe she had a bad dream and sat up because the vomit was on her stomach and the hem of her clothes.He chose to turn on the light on the headboard. He's accustomed to women dressing up; Monica, Montana, and Almira are the ones fond of drinking and often end up vomiting. But they usually wear bras. He's used to seeing women in two-piece outfits, except with Almira, his girlfriend, he got surprised.He was about to lift and roll up the woman's clothes when a realization struck him. She might suspect me of something nefarious again, he thought. He took the girl's cellphone and recorded how he would dress her, using a timelapse to make it quicker to watch. As he rolled up her clothes, he he
POV: ErickaShe feels embarrassed about what she did to Monte. Her conscience is attacking her. Why does she have to be so quick to blame? The guy might think she's assuming too much. She peeked at him; he's still covered with a blanket. She decided to move to the side to avoid waking up Nanay Perlita.She turned off the light on the headboard and the lamp on her side. Monte doesn't like it too dark when sleeping, so she left the lamp on his side. She lay down, covered herself, and turned to her left, facing the side table.Perhaps influenced by the alcohol she drank, she slept quickly embraced him.She didn't notice anything until morning. Her sleep was so blissful. She was about to stretch when she felt herself embraced by someone. "Oh, shit," she muttered in her thoughts. She realized her clothes were pulled up to her neck. The person next to her seemed sound asleep. Carefully, she removed their arm draped over her. Unable to lower her clothes immediately, fearing they might wake u
POV: MonteHe heard the two women talking inside the room. He carried Ericka's cellphone, but overheard the older woman asking for it, so he went back, pretending to have just woken up. The older woman knocked on the door. He promptly opened it."Yes, Nay, good morning," he greeted with a smile."It seems my ward had a good morning," the older woman remarked. "Young master, I'll just get the young lady's cellphone.""Allow me to get it. I also have something to ask," he said."Alright, young master, I'll prepare lunch," the older woman left.As he stepped out, he wanted to know if she really had a crush on him. When he knocked and opened the door, he couldn't hold back his feelings. However, he felt hesitant to ask, fearing she might think he's nosy or presumptuous.As he exited the young lady's room, he leaned against the wall, his heart pounding loudly. He couldn't understand why he was feeling so nervous. The anxiety was overwhelming.Deciding to visit his grandfather, he found him
POV: ErickaRumors about her and Monte are circulating in the office. Some raise eyebrows, thinking she's a gold digger, while others believe they are destined to be together. She observes the conversations around them with her own eyes.As usual, their assistants welcome her at the entrance of the building. She notices whispers at the reception, and one bold-faced person makes a remark audible to her. This person is a manager in one of their departments."Oh, come on, why don't you just find rich men who'll take care of you, like others out there!" they sarcastically comment.She can't bear it anymore. Taking a deep breath, she smiles and goes back to address them."What did you say?" she asked."I said, we better find a rich man who will lift us from dirt, just like what you did," they boldly replied."And who might that be?""You!""Oh really," she smiled, "Are you accusing me of something I didn't do?""How do you explain your relationship with Mr. San Miguel? Are you Cinderella?
Monte entered the meeting hall a week after being confronted by Mrs. Dominguez. He knew the issue revolved around his actions concerning her daughter and the possible removal from his position. All the board of directors, including Mrs. Dominguez and her daughter Khaye, who spread rumors about him, were present.As they entered, Monte and Mrs. Dominguez were guided to seats by the señor, surrounded by other shareholders. The atmosphere resembled a Senate hearing, and the señor began by acknowledging Mrs. Dominguez's complaint."Well, this meeting was called due to the complaint of a board of director, Mrs. Dominguez. You may proceed," said the señor."Señor, Mr. San Miguel's secretary is a bad influence on other workers here," she began. She noticed Khaye smiling, seemingly ensuring Monte's punishment. "She humiliated my daughter who works here. I suggest she be removed from her position.""What humiliation did Miss Khaye subject you to?" the señor inquired."She told me I'm a despera
Monte felt a mix of excitement and frustration as everything was set. Despite the simple desires of his bride, his grandfather's influence altered their plans. The makeshift office celebration was a compromise, with a large monitor and departmental buffets replacing the intended grandeur. The change of venue from a Batangas resort to the church added unexpected media attention, yet they embraced the situation, limiting press access to the outskirts of the ceremony and reception.Monte San Miguel, the eligible bachelor, is tying the knot today with his fiancée, Miss Ericka Reyes, who also serves as his executive assistant in their company.Initially expected to marry socialite Almira Madrigal, Monte's choice of his office secretary, Ericka Reyes, has rewritten the script of his romantic fate.Sources reveal a past separation between San Miguel and Madrigal, attributing it to alleged attitude issues on her part, prompting Monte to distance himself.Whispers suggest that Monte still hold
They rode the elevator with some room boys. They've already brought the gifts home. Mother Perlita is in charge here with her grandfather and Nurse Jeremy. She hums while inside the elevator."Why do you seem so happy?" Ericka whispers."Probably because you became my wife," he responds loudly, making the room boys smile."Shame on you," the woman whispers."What's embarrassing about that?" he replies. "Brothers, do you have wives?""Not yet, sir," they answer."When you marry someone as beautiful and kind as her, will you be happy?""Of course, sir. It's a blessing when beauty and kindness are combined in one person," one of the boys responds."See?" he proudly replies."You're really full of nonsense," she whispers.They've reached their floor. The room boys exit first. He has the key card, and this staycation gift is also courtesy of the principal sponsor, the owner. He opens the door, and the room boys bring in their belongings. Before leaving, he hands each of them 500 pesos."Th
Suddenly, someone rang the doorbell, interrupting what they were doing. The woman was startled, so she separated from him, seeming embarrassed."D@mn!" she muttered in frustration.The woman got up to answer the door. It was the roomboy from earlier, holding a gift box."Ma'am, this was left earlier," he said, handing her the gift."Thank you," Ericka smiled. She approached him, took the gift, and closed the door, locking it."Stop bothering me, remove the lock behind me, there are so many buttons!" she irritatedly responded."Are you going to undress me?""Monte, if I really get annoyed with you...""You'll strip me?""I'll wrestle you!""Oh, that's the type," he teased, acting flamboyant."What's happening to you? We've known each other for a long time, I didn't expect you to be like this.""Like what?""That you're gay.""I'm gay, huh!"He pushed him into the bathroom and undressed him, tossing his clothes outside."Oh, get out!" he shouted."Who the heck could have sent this darn