“So nice of you to take me out on a date” Diane says while having dinner. “I'm just doing this out of respect for our partnership” Mave says not looking at her. “You should at least act na it's from your heart.” Diane says rolling her eyes. “I just don't want you to assume anything” Mave says with a sigh. “You know what I'm done with dinner, let's take this back to your office” Diane says standing up angrily.
“Miss Just isang smile naman dyan” a photographer says, as a group of media personnels wait for Mave and Diane to get out the restaurant. “Ms. Diane how was dinner with Ms. Maverick!” a reporter shouts. “It was really good… this might just be the start of a good partnership” Diane says clinging her arm to Mave's. “Ms. Laxamana any comment on the marriage rumors with Ms. Just!” another reporter shouts. “Such rumors shouldn't even be acknowledge, we would—” Mave says defending herself when “Would never entertain such rumors, why would we hide it diba? just wait for us to announce something” Diane says engaging with the media. Mave doesn't like Diane's answer and leaves her to get in the car.
“Ate! Ate!” G says rushing to the living room. “Oh ano nangyayari sayo?” Aya says concerned at G's rush. “Panoodin mo toh” G says turning on the tv. The news headlines says (Just-Laxamana kasal na nga ba??) with pictures and videos of the earlier encounter. “Oh ano naman?” Mags says. “Luh ate ok lang sayo yun?” G says with furrowed eyebrows. “Ano naman kay beshy eh boss lang naman niya yun… diba?” Mags says with a meaningful look. “Ahhhhhhhhhhh oo nga… oo nga G boss ko lang siya” Aya says holding G's shoulder. “Ha? Eh bakit nung pag dating ko magka— ARAY ARAYYYYY” G says being in pain as Aya holds her shoulder tighter. “Ano nangyayari sayo?!” Mags asks worried. “Wala wala kailangan lang nyan magpamasahe” Aya says flopping to the couch.
“So you and Diane huh” Cal says wiggling her brows. “Bakit ka ba pinapasok ni Manang dito” Mave says irritated. “Kahit hindi ako papasokin may susi ako” Cal says scrunching her nose. “Why are you even her bro” Mave asks as they settle in bed. “Tanda mo when we were kids, your ears would always turn red when you were happy ganon ka kasi kaputi dati” Cal says teasing. “What does that have to do with anything now” Mave says chuckling at Cal's randomness. “Your ears turned red a few times when we went to Cebu, parang Jollibee ka na nga nun eh” Cal says with a grin. “And so?” Mave asks trying to seem casual. “So your ears turns red when you're with Aya… but” Cal says. “But what” Mave replies. “Your ears also turn red pag galit ka or when irritated, your ears tell everything you know” Cal says laughing in the end. “Earlier tonight… your ears turned red with Diane” Cal says in a slightly serious tone. “What do you mean?” Mave asks with furrowed eyebrows. “I'm asking insan to insan, who makes you happy and who made you mad” Cal says giving a serious look. “If you know me… you know the answer” Mave says with a sincere smile.
“Tara bili coffee sa baba teh” Mags says inviting Aya. “G! Baba lang kami bibili coffee” Aya shouts at her sister. “Sige po!” G replies. Leaving G in the condo as Mags and Aya leaves.
While walking down the road a motor speeds past the two. “Huy ano ba yan pagka bargas naman ng mga driver dine” Mags says as the motor almost brushes them. “Hayaan mo na gumilid na lang tayo” Aya says moving Mags to the side. Once again the motor passes them. “Ano ba toh motor show?” Mags says irritated. “Parang siya ulit yun” Aya says trying to get a look at the motor driver. The motors headlights turn bright on, the driver puts his hand in his jacket…and rushes towards them. “Ate Aya!” Mags screams.
“Aya!” Mags says as she approaches Aya. “Ok ka lang?” Aya says checking Mags. “Oo ikaw ba?” Mags says worried. “Ayos lang din” Aya says looking at the ground. “Ano yan??” Mags says worried and in fear. “Red envelope” Aya says picking up the envelope. From afar screams can be heard. “Ano naman yun?” Mags says almost about to cry. “Sunog!sunog!sunog!” they hear.
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The Secretary and The CEO | Mikhaiah AU
FanfictionIn "The Secretary and the CEO," Maverick, a powerful CEO, and Amaya, her witty secretary, struggle to navigate growing feelings for each other. As office politics, personal fears, and corporate rivalries threaten to keep them apart, they must decide...
