🥀MR. PERFECT
IN DISGUISE 🥀
🎇🎇Susan’s adventure 🎇🎇
Life filled of abject IV🚩 🚩
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GENRE: Billionaire romance, Drama
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Settings: Manila, Philippines. 21st century
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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN. 2️⃣7️⃣
✍️Drunk beauty
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No part of story may be copied, plagiarized, reposted, or distributed without the author's permission. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Rita tossed and turned on her bed, devastated, as she remembered her last date with William.
"Gosh, does that means I might never see him again?” she thought.
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FLASHBACK***
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William held Rita’s hands, his gaze fixed on hers.
“Ita, please come with me to the US,” he said again, and she exhaled heavily and gently freed herself from his grip.
“Liam…”
“Please…”
“I’m sorry… I can’t,”
“Why?”
“I just can’t!”
“Then what’s going to happen to us if I leave?”
“Us?”
“Our relationship,”
“We aren’t officially dating to begin with, so what’s he talking about?” she thought, and looked away.
“Say something,”
“Liam, just like you, I also have a life, and that life is here, here in Manila. I can’t go abroad with you even if we are in a relationship,”
“I thought you love me,”
“Love? I never said I do,”
“So, you don’t?”
“Liam, I don’t think we are on same page,”
“I love you, so I thought you felt the same,”
“Liam, why don’t we have this conversation when you’re back, it’s not like you’re going to another planet,”
“Will you wait for me?”
“Yes, I will,”
“Even if it takes a decade, or more?”
“Why would you be gone for that long?”
“Because my life based there. It might take longer than that for me to return, and I might never return,”
“And you don’t like long-distance relationship?”
“Are you going to wait for me no matter how long it takes?”
"Will you wait for me?” she asked back.
"You answer first
"You are the one who needs to answer because I’m going nowhere. So will you wait for me?” she asked, and he smiled broadly.
He brought out a little jewelry box from his pocket and opened it revealing a dazzling necklace.
“Wow. This is so beautiful,”
“Not as beautiful as you,” he said, flattering her.
He brought out the necklace and she opened her mouth agape, staring at the pendant. *LIAMITA*.
"Oh my, it's so beautiful,” she exclaimed.
He wore the necklace around her neck, and placed a kiss on her neckline.
"Wait for me, Ita. I’ll return, for you, for us,” he whispered in her ear.
"Till when?” she asked
"Till whenever,” he muttered, and kissed her.
They have been going frequent dates for about a month but that's the first time they will get intimate.
"That was my first kiss in a long time,” she thought, touching her lips.
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FLASHBACK ENDS***
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Rita touched the pendant again, and smiled before bursting into tears.
“My God, Liam. What are you doing to me?” she exclaimed, touching the pendant.
"Liamita, that's kinda unique,” she muttered, smiling brightly again.
“Susan should hear this,@ she said, Ana took her phone to dial Susan’s number.
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DAVAO CITY^^^
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Susan ended the call with Rita before leaving ned, waking up to such hilarious call was the best way to begin her day.
She went to freshen up, and remembered all her meeting tested.
"Vocational training,” she thought and added it to the list.
📝 4. Vocational training.
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She went out to devour the breakfast Francis prepared, eating together at the dinning built a special kind of bond that she can’t explain.
They grew fonder of each passing day, and his wisdom was equal to his strength which made him a reliable companion.
“He is more of a partner than a bodyguard,” she thought, watching him eat.
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Jackson and his family were having breakfast while Jackson and Vivian engaged in a random conversation until Jacklyn interrupted their conversation.
"Daddy, JJ hasn’t been coming over lately, can you go pick from the mansion and bring him here?”
“Oh… I wish I could. But JJ isn’t in the mansion. Your daddy Jason and mummy Kelly are in town, so JJ is spending quality time with his parents before they leave again,”
"Daddy, is it alright for us to call her aunt Kelly? I don't feel comfortable calling her mummy Kelly, it’s not like she is our second mummy,” Jacklyn said and they all looked at her.
“Why the sudden change? Remember you also have mummy Nana “ Vivian said.
"Yes, I prefer mummy Nana, but I don't like mummy Kelly!”
"Why? Did she upset you?” Jackson asked, and the little girl pouted her lips.
"Jackie, what did Kelly did to your sister?” he ask.
“When we went to the park the last time, she left us behind while she rode the mad swing with JJ,” Jackie said.
“But you are always scared of the mad swing, so why are you upset over that?” Jackson asked.
“Jackie love to ride it, but he couldn’t because he has to stay with me. If it were mummy, she would chose a ride that we can all enjoy,”
“Oh… that must be really upsetting. I am sure she doesn’t mean to upset you, JJ love the mad swing, and she just wanted to spend time with him, you have to understand that,” Vivian said, and Jacklyn scoffed.
“So, then she should have went with him alone,” she grumbled.
“Come on, Jacklyn. I’m sure she doesn’t mean it that way,” Jackson said, playing with her cheeks.
“Daddy, you don’t know her at all. The other day, she took JJ to watch spiderman show and called our driver to pick us up!” Jacklyn said, and her parents look at her.
"Jacklyn, but you don't even like the spiderman show. So why are you upset?” Vivian asked.
"But Jackie love it, and she doesn’t even know that I don't like it,” she grumbled.
"She must have her reasons, remember Jackie has a private teacher and he has many assignments to do and she also aware that girls don’t aren’t big fan of spiderman because she is a lady herself,” Jackson said but the kids didn't seem to be convinced.
"She only love to spend time with JJ because she is his mum,” Jacklyn muttered, loud enough for her parents to hear.
"How about you twine hurry with your breakfast so we can go visit your godfather Brad?” Vivian said and the kids cheer up.
"Yay! We gonna hurry!” they cheered.
“You’re paying Brad a visit?”
“Yes, I was going to tell you. He arrived yesterday with his wife, the kids will be excited to see the newborn,”
“I’m sure they would. Extend my regards, and get flowers for them on your way,”
“Sure I’ll. I also have an appointment so I won’t stay long, after the visit, I’ll take the kids to spend time with thier mummy Nana and hang out with Andrew. I hope you like that, kids?”
“Yes, mummy. We love mummy Nana!” they chorused, rushing thier meal and their parents chuckled.
“Gently, gently. You’re going to hurt your stomach,” Jackson cautioned.
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Jackson rounded up his first meeting, and went to his office thinking about Susan. After the failed wedding, everyone supported her decision to go to Davao city, but they were all oblivious to her pregnancy, which she also kept a secret from them. He doesn’t know what she plans to do away without telling anyone she was pregnant for Stanley, so he decide to give her a call.
📞 *Hello, Desire,*
📲*Bro, it's been a while,*
📞*Yeah, I have been busy lately. How are you doing?*
📲*I’m fine, bro, and I baba also been busy,*
📞*When will you return home?*
📲*I have so many things to work on so I won't be back anytime soon. But don't worry about me, Francis have been a great assistance to me,*
📞*I’m glad to hear that. But considering your condition, I don't like the fact that you are away when no one is aware of your pregnancy. The biological father is also oblivious to it,*
📲*Bro, do you think it's that easy? I almost married Caleb fully aware that I’m pregnant for Stanley, and Stanley… he didn't even come for me…* she muttered, in a sober voice, about to cry.
📞 *Susan, this is nothing to ashamed of. Everything would have gone differently, but thankfully it turns out this way.
📲”So what do you advise? Because my marriage with Caleb didn't push through I should go to Stanley and tell him about the pregnancy, right? What will people think of me? What if Stanley think I’m framing the child on him? I’m doing just fine here, I don't want to bother myself with that,*
📞”Are you planning to keep the pregnancy a secret?*
📲”No, when the time is right, I’ll tell the others. Our parents and siblings to be precise. But for now, my secrets is safe with you,*
📞*Desire, that's absurd,*
📲”No bro, do you know what's absurd? The fact that I was fully well that I am pregnant for Stanley but almost married Caleb because he promised to take responsibility. That's absurd. Now the wedding couldn't proceed and I can't tell anyone I’m carrying Stanley's child, doesn’t it sound ridiculous to you?* she cried.
📞”I’m sorry, Desire. I’m sure you must be going through a tough time, and it’s a shame that there is nothing I can do to help you. As your brother, I wish I could ease your pain somehow,*
📲”It's ok bro, you already did more than enough by hiring Francis for me, he has been a great companion,*
📞”I’m happy to hear that. Cheer up, Susan, you aren’t alone on this, no matter the circumstances, I will always have your back,*
📲”I know, bro. I love you,*
📞*Love you, little sis. Don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything,*
📲*Sure. I will soon reach out soon,”* she said, s he chucked. .
📞*I’m always ready to do anything to help. Take care of yourself,*
📲*You too. Love you,*
📞*Love you too,* with that, he dropped the call and exhaled heavily.
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DAVAO CITY ^^^
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Susan wipes off her tears and looked up to see Francis in her room.
"You startled me. How long have you been there?”
“Just now. I knock, I thought I heard a response. I apologize for intruding,”
“Ok. So, why are you here?”
“You are already late for your meeting with chairman John,”
"Oh, that? I almost forget. I’ll be out in a jiffy,”
“Ok, ma’am,”
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She had a long day trying to engrossed herself in work to avoiding thinking about anything, after the tiresome day, she returned home later in the evening and used a long nap.
She woke up later before midnight, hoping do have dinner ready but Francis wasn’t in when she woke up, she went out and saw him drinking under the gazebo.
Watching him from afar, he looks like every regular handsome guy that is enjoying his night with alcohol.
She smiled at her silly thoughts, and walked up to him.
"Can I join you?” she asked, taking the seat next to him.
“I’m afraid the mixture could be too strong for a lady. I’ll go get another wine for you inside,”
She glared at him with raised brow. "What do you take me for? Do you think I’m weak? I have very strong wits for alcohol,”
"Not that, Miss Susan. The mixture is too hard for a lady like you “
“A lady like me? Would you like to explain that?”
“You will get drunk from few glasses, trust me,”
“Go get me a glass,”
“Miss—“
“Now!”
“If you insist,” with that, he went to get her a glass, and she filled it with alcohol.
“Miss Susan, this is a really bad challenge,”
"Then I accept this challenge. By a few, how many glass will make a regular lady drunk?”
“3 glass, or perhaps, 5,”
“I will drink 7 glasses and if I am able to withstand it, will you stop calling me Miss Susan. Susan is just fine,” she said, she didn't realize what she was saying until it split out.
He emptied his glass and smirk. "And if you get drunk?”
She look at him, “I can't get drunk, never. I must not get drunk. I can't afford to get drunk,”
"You can't strike a duel that way,”
“Fine. If I get drunk, I will grant you a wish, but don't hope too much because I won't get drunk,” she said, and he smirked.
"A wish, it is,” he said a little intimidating as he emptied another glass.
She look at him already frightened, wondering what he mixed in the drink.
She pour a glass and look at him,” Hey, no cheating. You will drink as I drink. So even if I get drunk, we will both be drunk,”
He smirked, “I I can't get drunk from few glasses glasse,”
"This is an insult,” she muttered, and emptied her first glass.
She poured the third glass and smiled, “Is this what you think I can’t withstand? I will take the challenge to 10 glasses!”
“As you please,” he teased.
"What do you take me for?” she yelled, and emptied the third glass.
She poured the fifth glass and adjust her hair properly, “Francis, do you think I’m pretty?”
He chuckled, “Of course, you are,”
She hit the table hard. "That's an insult! Even if I that, you should tell me I’m beautiful but I don't have to hear it from you, because I know I’m beautiful,” she said, flinging her hair with a smile before she emptied her glass.
"You are drunk,”
"No, I’m not drunk! I’m just getting started!”
"You can defend that later,” he teased.
"Yes, we will defend it in court !”
"I think I won,”
"Francis, you agree that I’m beautiful, right?”
"Yes, you are,”
"I don't have to be the most beautiful woman on earth, but I’m confident with my beauty. I am not only beautiful physically, but I have a beautiful soul as well, despite being a Salvador. I know that,”
“Obviously,”
"Then why is my journey of love filled with so many abject!” she cried.
“I’m sorry about that Miss Susan,”
"You don't have to be sorry, it's not your fault. You have been nothing but a guardian angel in my brother’s stead,” she said, and pour her seventh glass.
"Miss Susan, you should stop drinking now,”
"Tell me about your love life because mine is a whole story to tell,”
"I don't have a love life,”
She laughed drunkly, “With that handsome face and manly body, you must be kidding me,”
"I never had chance for that,”
"Why? Have you been a bodyguard all your life?”
"No, I just started working as a bodyguard,”
"So why don't you have a love life? At least a silly one from high school till college before now,”
"I went to a boys highschool and graduated to miliary college. I finished and joined the scout before I become a bodyguard. You can see I had no time,”
"You could have save time if you wanted to,”
"Maybe I never met a girl I like,”
"Why did you become a bodyguard? With such qualifications, you could fit for a position in the military “
"I don't like to be a military man,”
"Then why do you go to the school?”
"Because everyone wants me to,”
"Lair!” she shouted, and hit the table.
"Pardon?”
"By everyone you just included me,” she stated.
“Oh. I mean my family. My father is a senior superior in the army before he retired, my mother is a high ranked general, my two elder sister are also military women, so being the the only son and last born, they want me to follow their step but I don’t have passion for it,”
"I see. But you enjoy being a bodyguard,” she said, and poured her eighth glass but he held her from drinking it.
"What?”
"Allow me drink first,” he said, and drank it.
"Why did you become a bodyguard?”
"If it's to guard you, I would love to be a bodyguard for the rest of my life,” he said and she laughed.
"Why did you love to be my bodyguard?” she asked.
"Because I like to be your bodyguard. It was fun guarding you discreetly, you but I enjoy it more this way.
“Oh…” she exclaimed.
"Now you are wasted,” he teased.
"I’m not drunk!” she shouted, and poured another glass.
"Bring it,”
"Why?” she snapped.
"The last glass didn't full, that's cheating so I will use this to complete it,” he said and emptied the glass, holding onto the empty glass.
"Bring the glass!”
"Tell me about your love life. I already tell you mine, so it's just fair to repay it with yours,”
"My love life is a whole drama. Thanks to my brothers i didn’t have any silly high school love story but when I went to college… I wanted to explore, and have fun so I get in few abortive relationship and finally… I met a pilot. We fell in love and I thought I have met the love of my life but he broke my heart, and the next broke up with me with his wedding invitation and next we got engaged, and he cheated on the night of our engagement with his supposed cousin. The broken marriage with Caleb and even Stanley… seriously, i don't think I should be discussing this with you,” she said in a sober voice.
"Indeed, it's a whole story,”
"Give me the glass, or I carry the bottle!” she shouted.
"I think you should stop,”
"I haven't even drank 10 glasses,”
"Taking more might not be healthy for your baby,”
"Oh my baby,” she grumbled, and touched her stomach.
"We should go inside now,”
"Wait. How do you know I am pregnant? Did Jack told you? No, Jack doesn’t have a big mouth. Yes, it's Rita! I’m gonna deal with that girllll…” she shouted, and ran off.
"Miss Susan, wait!” he called out, running after her until he catch her and held her.
She struggled to free herself from him and they both fell to the ground, lying flat on him. He stared at her as her lips move down to his, and she threw up on him.
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Jackson asked his secretary to find out what Stanley has been up-to after Caleb’s arrest. After the wedding was cut off, the Salvadors cut off all tiles with the Brogazas, so he didn’t head any news about Stanley. His secetary report back to him when he got to work the following day.
"Good morning, sir,”
“Morning. Any news concerning Stanley Brogaza?”
"I submitted the report on your desk,”
"Summarize it,”
"Stanley Brogaza reclaimed his shares, and he also secure a position in the company,”
“Interesting. What position?”
"The CEO of their branch in the US,”
"What? Stanley is in US?”
"Yes, sir,”
"Oh… thank you. I will call you when I need other things".
"Ok, sir,” with that, he left.
"Stanley is in US, what will happen to Susan and the pregnancy?” he thought.
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Mr and Mrs Brogaza were having breakfast but Mr. Brogaza was absentminded as he ate.
"Sweetheart, is there a problem?” Mrs. Brogaza asked.
“What sort of question is that? You are also aware of the crisis the company is facing after that incident. The stock prices, and all… forming an alliance is the only way to stand firm again, and the Salvadors… seriously,”
“You didn’t tell me how your meeting with the LY Group went,”
“They want a strong alliance,”
"By strong, a family bond?”
“The chairman brought up the proposal himself,”
“You should discuss this with Stanley,”
“That is the problem. Stanley is doing great in the US branch…. I really don’t know how to bring this up,”
His wife held his hand. "You have to face it. I would have try to help out, but you are closer to him,”
"I wish I am close to him,” he grumbled, and emptied his glass of water.
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IN DISGUISE 🥀
🎇🎇Susan’s adventure 🎇🎇
Life filled of abject IV🚩 🚩
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GENRE: Billionaire romance, Drama
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Settings: Manila, Philippines. 21st century
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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN. 2️⃣7️⃣
✍️Drunk beauty
*
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Copyright © 2025 by Suc writes
.
All rights reserved.
.
No part of story may be copied, plagiarized, reposted, or distributed without the author's permission. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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‼️‼️Ghosts readers stay away ‼️‼️
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Rita tossed and turned on her bed, devastated, as she remembered her last date with William.
"Gosh, does that means I might never see him again?” she thought.
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FLASHBACK***
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William held Rita’s hands, his gaze fixed on hers.
“Ita, please come with me to the US,” he said again, and she exhaled heavily and gently freed herself from his grip.
“Liam…”
“Please…”
“I’m sorry… I can’t,”
“Why?”
“I just can’t!”
“Then what’s going to happen to us if I leave?”
“Us?”
“Our relationship,”
“We aren’t officially dating to begin with, so what’s he talking about?” she thought, and looked away.
“Say something,”
“Liam, just like you, I also have a life, and that life is here, here in Manila. I can’t go abroad with you even if we are in a relationship,”
“I thought you love me,”
“Love? I never said I do,”
“So, you don’t?”
“Liam, I don’t think we are on same page,”
“I love you, so I thought you felt the same,”
“Liam, why don’t we have this conversation when you’re back, it’s not like you’re going to another planet,”
“Will you wait for me?”
“Yes, I will,”
“Even if it takes a decade, or more?”
“Why would you be gone for that long?”
“Because my life based there. It might take longer than that for me to return, and I might never return,”
“And you don’t like long-distance relationship?”
“Are you going to wait for me no matter how long it takes?”
"Will you wait for me?” she asked back.
"You answer first
"You are the one who needs to answer because I’m going nowhere. So will you wait for me?” she asked, and he smiled broadly.
He brought out a little jewelry box from his pocket and opened it revealing a dazzling necklace.
“Wow. This is so beautiful,”
“Not as beautiful as you,” he said, flattering her.
He brought out the necklace and she opened her mouth agape, staring at the pendant. *LIAMITA*.
"Oh my, it's so beautiful,” she exclaimed.
He wore the necklace around her neck, and placed a kiss on her neckline.
"Wait for me, Ita. I’ll return, for you, for us,” he whispered in her ear.
"Till when?” she asked
"Till whenever,” he muttered, and kissed her.
They have been going frequent dates for about a month but that's the first time they will get intimate.
"That was my first kiss in a long time,” she thought, touching her lips.
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FLASHBACK ENDS***
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Rita touched the pendant again, and smiled before bursting into tears.
“My God, Liam. What are you doing to me?” she exclaimed, touching the pendant.
"Liamita, that's kinda unique,” she muttered, smiling brightly again.
“Susan should hear this,@ she said, Ana took her phone to dial Susan’s number.
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DAVAO CITY^^^
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Susan ended the call with Rita before leaving ned, waking up to such hilarious call was the best way to begin her day.
She went to freshen up, and remembered all her meeting tested.
"Vocational training,” she thought and added it to the list.
📝 4. Vocational training.
*
She went out to devour the breakfast Francis prepared, eating together at the dinning built a special kind of bond that she can’t explain.
They grew fonder of each passing day, and his wisdom was equal to his strength which made him a reliable companion.
“He is more of a partner than a bodyguard,” she thought, watching him eat.
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Jackson and his family were having breakfast while Jackson and Vivian engaged in a random conversation until Jacklyn interrupted their conversation.
"Daddy, JJ hasn’t been coming over lately, can you go pick from the mansion and bring him here?”
“Oh… I wish I could. But JJ isn’t in the mansion. Your daddy Jason and mummy Kelly are in town, so JJ is spending quality time with his parents before they leave again,”
"Daddy, is it alright for us to call her aunt Kelly? I don't feel comfortable calling her mummy Kelly, it’s not like she is our second mummy,” Jacklyn said and they all looked at her.
“Why the sudden change? Remember you also have mummy Nana “ Vivian said.
"Yes, I prefer mummy Nana, but I don't like mummy Kelly!”
"Why? Did she upset you?” Jackson asked, and the little girl pouted her lips.
"Jackie, what did Kelly did to your sister?” he ask.
“When we went to the park the last time, she left us behind while she rode the mad swing with JJ,” Jackie said.
“But you are always scared of the mad swing, so why are you upset over that?” Jackson asked.
“Jackie love to ride it, but he couldn’t because he has to stay with me. If it were mummy, she would chose a ride that we can all enjoy,”
“Oh… that must be really upsetting. I am sure she doesn’t mean to upset you, JJ love the mad swing, and she just wanted to spend time with him, you have to understand that,” Vivian said, and Jacklyn scoffed.
“So, then she should have went with him alone,” she grumbled.
“Come on, Jacklyn. I’m sure she doesn’t mean it that way,” Jackson said, playing with her cheeks.
“Daddy, you don’t know her at all. The other day, she took JJ to watch spiderman show and called our driver to pick us up!” Jacklyn said, and her parents look at her.
"Jacklyn, but you don't even like the spiderman show. So why are you upset?” Vivian asked.
"But Jackie love it, and she doesn’t even know that I don't like it,” she grumbled.
"She must have her reasons, remember Jackie has a private teacher and he has many assignments to do and she also aware that girls don’t aren’t big fan of spiderman because she is a lady herself,” Jackson said but the kids didn't seem to be convinced.
"She only love to spend time with JJ because she is his mum,” Jacklyn muttered, loud enough for her parents to hear.
"How about you twine hurry with your breakfast so we can go visit your godfather Brad?” Vivian said and the kids cheer up.
"Yay! We gonna hurry!” they cheered.
“You’re paying Brad a visit?”
“Yes, I was going to tell you. He arrived yesterday with his wife, the kids will be excited to see the newborn,”
“I’m sure they would. Extend my regards, and get flowers for them on your way,”
“Sure I’ll. I also have an appointment so I won’t stay long, after the visit, I’ll take the kids to spend time with thier mummy Nana and hang out with Andrew. I hope you like that, kids?”
“Yes, mummy. We love mummy Nana!” they chorused, rushing thier meal and their parents chuckled.
“Gently, gently. You’re going to hurt your stomach,” Jackson cautioned.
**
Jackson rounded up his first meeting, and went to his office thinking about Susan. After the failed wedding, everyone supported her decision to go to Davao city, but they were all oblivious to her pregnancy, which she also kept a secret from them. He doesn’t know what she plans to do away without telling anyone she was pregnant for Stanley, so he decide to give her a call.
📞 *Hello, Desire,*
📲*Bro, it's been a while,*
📞*Yeah, I have been busy lately. How are you doing?*
📲*I’m fine, bro, and I baba also been busy,*
📞*When will you return home?*
📲*I have so many things to work on so I won't be back anytime soon. But don't worry about me, Francis have been a great assistance to me,*
📞*I’m glad to hear that. But considering your condition, I don't like the fact that you are away when no one is aware of your pregnancy. The biological father is also oblivious to it,*
📲*Bro, do you think it's that easy? I almost married Caleb fully aware that I’m pregnant for Stanley, and Stanley… he didn't even come for me…* she muttered, in a sober voice, about to cry.
📞 *Susan, this is nothing to ashamed of. Everything would have gone differently, but thankfully it turns out this way.
📲”So what do you advise? Because my marriage with Caleb didn't push through I should go to Stanley and tell him about the pregnancy, right? What will people think of me? What if Stanley think I’m framing the child on him? I’m doing just fine here, I don't want to bother myself with that,*
📞”Are you planning to keep the pregnancy a secret?*
📲”No, when the time is right, I’ll tell the others. Our parents and siblings to be precise. But for now, my secrets is safe with you,*
📞*Desire, that's absurd,*
📲”No bro, do you know what's absurd? The fact that I was fully well that I am pregnant for Stanley but almost married Caleb because he promised to take responsibility. That's absurd. Now the wedding couldn't proceed and I can't tell anyone I’m carrying Stanley's child, doesn’t it sound ridiculous to you?* she cried.
📞”I’m sorry, Desire. I’m sure you must be going through a tough time, and it’s a shame that there is nothing I can do to help you. As your brother, I wish I could ease your pain somehow,*
📲”It's ok bro, you already did more than enough by hiring Francis for me, he has been a great companion,*
📞”I’m happy to hear that. Cheer up, Susan, you aren’t alone on this, no matter the circumstances, I will always have your back,*
📲”I know, bro. I love you,*
📞*Love you, little sis. Don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything,*
📲*Sure. I will soon reach out soon,”* she said, s he chucked. .
📞*I’m always ready to do anything to help. Take care of yourself,*
📲*You too. Love you,*
📞*Love you too,* with that, he dropped the call and exhaled heavily.
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DAVAO CITY ^^^
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Susan wipes off her tears and looked up to see Francis in her room.
"You startled me. How long have you been there?”
“Just now. I knock, I thought I heard a response. I apologize for intruding,”
“Ok. So, why are you here?”
“You are already late for your meeting with chairman John,”
"Oh, that? I almost forget. I’ll be out in a jiffy,”
“Ok, ma’am,”
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She had a long day trying to engrossed herself in work to avoiding thinking about anything, after the tiresome day, she returned home later in the evening and used a long nap.
She woke up later before midnight, hoping do have dinner ready but Francis wasn’t in when she woke up, she went out and saw him drinking under the gazebo.
Watching him from afar, he looks like every regular handsome guy that is enjoying his night with alcohol.
She smiled at her silly thoughts, and walked up to him.
"Can I join you?” she asked, taking the seat next to him.
“I’m afraid the mixture could be too strong for a lady. I’ll go get another wine for you inside,”
She glared at him with raised brow. "What do you take me for? Do you think I’m weak? I have very strong wits for alcohol,”
"Not that, Miss Susan. The mixture is too hard for a lady like you “
“A lady like me? Would you like to explain that?”
“You will get drunk from few glasses, trust me,”
“Go get me a glass,”
“Miss—“
“Now!”
“If you insist,” with that, he went to get her a glass, and she filled it with alcohol.
“Miss Susan, this is a really bad challenge,”
"Then I accept this challenge. By a few, how many glass will make a regular lady drunk?”
“3 glass, or perhaps, 5,”
“I will drink 7 glasses and if I am able to withstand it, will you stop calling me Miss Susan. Susan is just fine,” she said, she didn't realize what she was saying until it split out.
He emptied his glass and smirk. "And if you get drunk?”
She look at him, “I can't get drunk, never. I must not get drunk. I can't afford to get drunk,”
"You can't strike a duel that way,”
“Fine. If I get drunk, I will grant you a wish, but don't hope too much because I won't get drunk,” she said, and he smirked.
"A wish, it is,” he said a little intimidating as he emptied another glass.
She look at him already frightened, wondering what he mixed in the drink.
She pour a glass and look at him,” Hey, no cheating. You will drink as I drink. So even if I get drunk, we will both be drunk,”
He smirked, “I I can't get drunk from few glasses glasse,”
"This is an insult,” she muttered, and emptied her first glass.
She poured the third glass and smiled, “Is this what you think I can’t withstand? I will take the challenge to 10 glasses!”
“As you please,” he teased.
"What do you take me for?” she yelled, and emptied the third glass.
She poured the fifth glass and adjust her hair properly, “Francis, do you think I’m pretty?”
He chuckled, “Of course, you are,”
She hit the table hard. "That's an insult! Even if I that, you should tell me I’m beautiful but I don't have to hear it from you, because I know I’m beautiful,” she said, flinging her hair with a smile before she emptied her glass.
"You are drunk,”
"No, I’m not drunk! I’m just getting started!”
"You can defend that later,” he teased.
"Yes, we will defend it in court !”
"I think I won,”
"Francis, you agree that I’m beautiful, right?”
"Yes, you are,”
"I don't have to be the most beautiful woman on earth, but I’m confident with my beauty. I am not only beautiful physically, but I have a beautiful soul as well, despite being a Salvador. I know that,”
“Obviously,”
"Then why is my journey of love filled with so many abject!” she cried.
“I’m sorry about that Miss Susan,”
"You don't have to be sorry, it's not your fault. You have been nothing but a guardian angel in my brother’s stead,” she said, and pour her seventh glass.
"Miss Susan, you should stop drinking now,”
"Tell me about your love life because mine is a whole story to tell,”
"I don't have a love life,”
She laughed drunkly, “With that handsome face and manly body, you must be kidding me,”
"I never had chance for that,”
"Why? Have you been a bodyguard all your life?”
"No, I just started working as a bodyguard,”
"So why don't you have a love life? At least a silly one from high school till college before now,”
"I went to a boys highschool and graduated to miliary college. I finished and joined the scout before I become a bodyguard. You can see I had no time,”
"You could have save time if you wanted to,”
"Maybe I never met a girl I like,”
"Why did you become a bodyguard? With such qualifications, you could fit for a position in the military “
"I don't like to be a military man,”
"Then why do you go to the school?”
"Because everyone wants me to,”
"Lair!” she shouted, and hit the table.
"Pardon?”
"By everyone you just included me,” she stated.
“Oh. I mean my family. My father is a senior superior in the army before he retired, my mother is a high ranked general, my two elder sister are also military women, so being the the only son and last born, they want me to follow their step but I don’t have passion for it,”
"I see. But you enjoy being a bodyguard,” she said, and poured her eighth glass but he held her from drinking it.
"What?”
"Allow me drink first,” he said, and drank it.
"Why did you become a bodyguard?”
"If it's to guard you, I would love to be a bodyguard for the rest of my life,” he said and she laughed.
"Why did you love to be my bodyguard?” she asked.
"Because I like to be your bodyguard. It was fun guarding you discreetly, you but I enjoy it more this way.
“Oh…” she exclaimed.
"Now you are wasted,” he teased.
"I’m not drunk!” she shouted, and poured another glass.
"Bring it,”
"Why?” she snapped.
"The last glass didn't full, that's cheating so I will use this to complete it,” he said and emptied the glass, holding onto the empty glass.
"Bring the glass!”
"Tell me about your love life. I already tell you mine, so it's just fair to repay it with yours,”
"My love life is a whole drama. Thanks to my brothers i didn’t have any silly high school love story but when I went to college… I wanted to explore, and have fun so I get in few abortive relationship and finally… I met a pilot. We fell in love and I thought I have met the love of my life but he broke my heart, and the next broke up with me with his wedding invitation and next we got engaged, and he cheated on the night of our engagement with his supposed cousin. The broken marriage with Caleb and even Stanley… seriously, i don't think I should be discussing this with you,” she said in a sober voice.
"Indeed, it's a whole story,”
"Give me the glass, or I carry the bottle!” she shouted.
"I think you should stop,”
"I haven't even drank 10 glasses,”
"Taking more might not be healthy for your baby,”
"Oh my baby,” she grumbled, and touched her stomach.
"We should go inside now,”
"Wait. How do you know I am pregnant? Did Jack told you? No, Jack doesn’t have a big mouth. Yes, it's Rita! I’m gonna deal with that girllll…” she shouted, and ran off.
"Miss Susan, wait!” he called out, running after her until he catch her and held her.
She struggled to free herself from him and they both fell to the ground, lying flat on him. He stared at her as her lips move down to his, and she threw up on him.
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MANILA CITY^^^
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Jackson asked his secretary to find out what Stanley has been up-to after Caleb’s arrest. After the wedding was cut off, the Salvadors cut off all tiles with the Brogazas, so he didn’t head any news about Stanley. His secetary report back to him when he got to work the following day.
"Good morning, sir,”
“Morning. Any news concerning Stanley Brogaza?”
"I submitted the report on your desk,”
"Summarize it,”
"Stanley Brogaza reclaimed his shares, and he also secure a position in the company,”
“Interesting. What position?”
"The CEO of their branch in the US,”
"What? Stanley is in US?”
"Yes, sir,”
"Oh… thank you. I will call you when I need other things".
"Ok, sir,” with that, he left.
"Stanley is in US, what will happen to Susan and the pregnancy?” he thought.
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Mr and Mrs Brogaza were having breakfast but Mr. Brogaza was absentminded as he ate.
"Sweetheart, is there a problem?” Mrs. Brogaza asked.
“What sort of question is that? You are also aware of the crisis the company is facing after that incident. The stock prices, and all… forming an alliance is the only way to stand firm again, and the Salvadors… seriously,”
“You didn’t tell me how your meeting with the LY Group went,”
“They want a strong alliance,”
"By strong, a family bond?”
“The chairman brought up the proposal himself,”
“You should discuss this with Stanley,”
“That is the problem. Stanley is doing great in the US branch…. I really don’t know how to bring this up,”
His wife held his hand. "You have to face it. I would have try to help out, but you are closer to him,”
"I wish I am close to him,” he grumbled, and emptied his glass of water.
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