" El! " My mom called me from downstairs.
I'm still preparing my things and cleaning my room a little bit before I proceed to take a bath and go to work as usual.
" Coming! " I shouted from my room and hurriedly went downstairs holding the company papers in my left hand and my sling bag on my shoulder while my right hand is holding the cup that I used last night during the time I read the papers with a coffee as it's like an energy booster for me.
" El! " I heard my dad calling me from the kitchen.
I smiled as I saw my mother arranging the plates in the table while my dad is cooking our breakfast. My heart jump from the gladness and joy. Seeing my mother with my father being together for so long they have separate thier own ways just to protect me.
I walked towards my mom and kiss her cheeks and said.
" Mom, will you come over to the company with me? " I asked her as I walked towards the chair and pulled it over.
" Sure. How about you hon? " My mom asked my father this time.
" I can't hon, I would like to El but I have important matter to do. I'll go get h you guys during afternoon. Don't be so workhotic El , let's get dinner tonight so be aware of that. " He responded as he put the fried rice in my plate also on his and my mom's plate.
" Let's eat shall we? I will drive you to the company . " He added and smiled as he uttered again
" I'll lead the prayer. " He spoke.
"Lord , thank you for the good we eat and give us long life and good health. Blessed those people who have nothing to eat , Amen." He uttered as I signed to the cross with him.
We eat peacefully and I'm so happy because my father cooked us dinner. Back when I was with my pretend father. He always go out without telling us where he went but now I feel so complicated and contented. I hope someday not , not now he will live with us again and as I wished since I was a child to have a complete family as I wanted .
After we eat dad drive us to the company before he left. He kissed my mother's lips . Watching it can't help but to adore my father so much. And he walked towards me and hug and kissed my forehead and went inside the car and left.
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- Acosta Group of Company Inc. -
When we entered the company, Venice greet me and walked towards us as she bow her head and said.
“ GoodMorning Miss El, GoodMorning Ms. Collen! " She said as she smiled at us.
My mother in another hand walked towards her and hug her tight. Aww! my mother is always like that very approachable person I know. I saw Venice look so shocked and hug back my mom while looking at me. I nodded and went inside the elevator, and then they both followed.
I grab a piece of chocolate inside of my bag and peacefully eat it while my mother is busy talking to my secretary.
I took a deep breath and said
“ Mom, will you go and check all the departments and give me a report? " I asked.
She nodded and said.
" Sure, El , I let veni-- "My mother wasn't able to finish her words as I cut her off.
“ No! She will get all the department's company in the first floor while you will start in the second floor, Ma." I uttered.
" Don't raised your voice on me, Elizabeth Del Acosta! " She said calmly.
I exhale and walked out in the elevator and entered my office. I looked at the time in the wall clock, and it's still 8:56 in the morning. I would like to drink a coffee, so I decided to call Ralph.
After the first ring, I heard his voice through my phone, ang said.
" What do you want? " He asked me without even greeting me a GoodMorning.
" What? Hahaha I'm just calling you to say hi. " I reason out.
" No, I guess so. " He replied.
I laughed again and said
" Can you buy me a coffee? " I asked my intention already to another line become silent.
" Hey! " I shouted.
" You! Don't shout , I'm still listening . I'm still continuing reading some papers. I can't go, El. I still have an appointment today." He declared.
" Asked Ash Ron, and not me. He might go there within a minute. " He added.
" I hate you! Shut up and get lost! " I shouted at him and I heard him laughing at the other line.
" Then why so sound defensive, huh? You really like him! Don't deny it, El. " He said.
" What like that man? No, but yeah I found interested in him BUT still it's not true! " I raised my voice as I replied.
" I wish you good luck then! I'll call him and send this information to him right away. " He teased me and continue to laugh at me like I'm saying a joke to him.
" Don't you dare, jerk! " I replied as I'm holding my phone tight.
" And for your information, Miss El. I'm not a jerk, okay? Btw got to go , I'm still gonna finish reading some papers. "
" I'm a bit busy this week, so I can't go there to visit you. Instead, come over to my hotel if you have spare time. " He added before end up the call.
" Okay Ralph, goodbye. " I said and looked at my phone screen.
I decided to text Ash Ron about tonight's party and information about it.
To : Ash Ron
Hey, will you come here? If your not at work now also bring me some coffee, please.
• 9:10 SMS
Sure , I also bring something for you.
• 9:15 SMS
Thanks!
• 9:16 SMS
I turn my PC on and log in my account in social media . I saw numerous rumors about my company and also me as the new CEO with an unknown face and name . When the time of my first meeting of all the branches back then. I asked of a favor to all the branches department handler that to hide my identity as for now that I don't want to reveal myself as a CEO because I feel I don't deserve this in the first place. I'm not saying I prefer not to pursue this or I was forced to be the new CEO of the company but I still don't feel I can do my responsibilities knowing that I have a dream to achieve and being a CEO is not on my list.
I wait for Ash Ron to come and later on, he entered with a box of cake and two cups of coffee in he's right hand.
I smiled at him and said.
" Why did you bring cake, by the way? " I asked him.
" This is my peace offering. I hope you like it. " He said as he handed me the cake and the coffee .
" Thank you, Ash. Come join me! " I uttered.
He smiled at me and walked towards my table in my office where the cake and a two cups of coffee is located too.
" By the way, El. I'm here also because Ketty and Felix will have an announcement party later on. Ketty wants to meet you, and she handed me this. “ He said and give me a card.
I accepted it and open the invitation letter.
" What time? " I asked him.
" 8PM on their house , same venue last party. I'll pick you up, okay? " He said .
" Sure! “ I cheerfully said.
“ You really love going to clubs, aren't you? " He declared.
" Nope. " I lied, but the truth is really obvious already.
" You do. " He stated as he sipped the coffee cup and smiled at me .
" Any dress code? " I asked.
" There's no dress code , dress whatever you want, and I'll pick you up later on El. "
He uttered as he walked away.
" See you then! " I replied as I saw him closed the office door and left the room with silence.
There's only me, myself and me . I was about to walk towards my office chair when the door suddenly slang open and I saw Selene suddenly appeared, and I saw Venice following her trying her best to stop her from going near me.
" Let her , Venice. " I said as I continue reading some papers without glancing on the uninvited visitor who come just to see my beautiful face.
" What can I help you? " I asked as I read the paper that I'm holding.
" HOW DARE YOU TO PULL OUT MY PERCENTAGE OF EARNING IN THIS COMPANY! " Selene shouted at me.
Good thing that this room is soundproof,
There's no person from outside will hear any conversation or know the happening in my office right now . I feel so bad luck today. Hays
" Because I have a right to pull out and claimed wants mine? Is it hard for you to understand? " I replied calmly.
" HOW DARE YOU! " She shouted at me again.
" Why me? I would be the one will ask you that Selene, How dare you have a percentage of my company when you are not even a sibling or a relative of mine? Today is not your lucky day I insist " I declared .
" You dream , too high. Moreover, better luck next time! " I added.
" YOU WILL REGRET THIS! " She shouted from the top of her lungs .
" As you said. " I replied as I put the paper on the table and stand up from sitting.
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After an hour when Selene come . Attorney Jonathan entered with a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses in his both hands .
He smiled at me as he approached me and said.
" Flowers for you. " He said with his deep voice .
He's face is restless , he was probably busy and forgot to take care of his self at work. I nodded my head and fake a smile and said.
" Thanks, Attorney Jona---- . " I wasn't able to finished it when he interpreted me from speaking.
" Jonathan will do, don't be so formal, El. " He said as he is showing me, a weird feeling having his accompany.
" Are you busy tonight? " He asked me.
" Are you trying to flirt me! " I asked as I can't help but to raise my eyebrows on him.
He smiled and come closer to me and said.
" What if , it's a yes El? " He whispered into my ears that give me goosebumps right now.
" Soo, let's eat! " I said as I'm trying to change the topic.
" Hmm. Sure! " He responded and open his bag with a paper plate and a plastic spoon as he handed me one paper plate and a plastic spoon while he cut the cake and put two slices in my plate.
I fake a smiled and thanks, him as I eat.
Only silence filled the room, I don't like having him around except if it's business related matter. There is really acting weird, it's not about because he showed some interest or a signed that he likes me but deep in his black eyes there is something I can't point it out what is all about.
I'm done eating the cake that Jonathan give me, so I drink the coffee and looked at the window, I saw the outside behind this glass window because it's tempered from outside but I can clearly see the outside .
I took a deep breath and said.
" Why are you here, by the way? " I said without making an eye contact on him.
" I'm here to visit you before I go home. " He simply said.
" Really? " I said as I stare at him, make him shocked and stop a minute because of my sudden movements.
" El , iloveyou. " He said as he stared at me , I looked away and said.
" You loved a wrong person. I don't need a love or a man in my life, Attorney . I can handle everything. " I stated .
" Haha! How come? When you need me every time? You need me, El. You do! " He said as he raised his voice this time.
I didn't glance at him, instead I secretly press the protocol phone botton to call the guards to come here in my office by recording our short conversation a signed that someone cause trouble inside my beloved office.
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I can't help to but smile . I think I'm falling in love once again . Is this a good thing or not? I'm scared of risking my heart and trust . Also, the man who always sending me letters is a big burden for me . Like what? Who the hell he is?
There's something on him that I can't tell . Jonathan is sending me a bouquet of roses to me . Or maybe he is that person I'm a right? I don't even have any clue or idea who he is!
This is giving me stress right now , like why now.
I want to enjoy my day. I did a little, but as midnight strike I can't help but to overthink. Those boys are giving me restless, but I've tried to forget this as I will go party later on! I will be wasted and drink this stress away . Damn, it's too much to bear . I need to unwind!
Too much trouble I've encountered just in this day .

- El Del Acosta
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Author's Note : [ I'm too busy right now I'm my academic subjects, maybe I can only update once a week but it depends on my mood and spare time if I wanted to write an update! ]

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