Hi, my name is Ashley Smith, Half Pilipina/ Half Canadian. I am 17 years old from Philippines but currently living in Alta Vista of Ottawa Canada together with my dad (Radnor Smith). We've been here for about 5 years? I'm not really sure but I guess it is. My mom (Reese Smith) and my brother (Rocky Smith) are both living in the Philippines. My mom owned a university in the Philippines and my dad is currently managing our company he inherited from my grandparents here in Ottawa Canada.

My dad keeps on reminding me every day to study hard so that I can take over some of our businesses. But as of now, my mindset is to enjoy, just like other 17 years old girls out there. So, here I am right now at the mall buying some stuffs like branded clothes, bags and shoes.

"Are you done ma'am?” Ashley's private chauffeur asked.

“Wait a minute po. I forgot to buy something” Ashley responded.

*Addressing elders and authority figures in Filipino culture requires using honorifics like ‘po’ and ‘opo’ to show respect. This is a sign of respect deeply ingrained in Filipino society*

“You can take your time Ma'am” Ashley's private chauffeur responded and took all the paper bags on her hands." l will bring these to the car. Just let me know once you're done ma'am" he added.

"Thank you, you can go ahead now. l'll send you a message once I'm done." Ashley responded.

*Ashley's private chauffuer left*

*Ashley POV* While I am roaming around the mall looking for something\, someone caught my attention. At first\, I ignored it but when I pass by he looked at me and our eyes meet for a minute I guess. After a few steps away from him\, I remember someone who's similar with that guy. I think I've seen him before but I can't remember when and where.

The Man👇

*Someone came into Ashley's mind*

"No, no. It's impossible" Ashley stated to herself.

"Haissttt Am I hungry? Why Am I thinking someone who's not even here?" Ashley stated while walking.

*After a few minutes of shopping\, Ashley decided to contact her private chauffeur*

*Time check* 6:30 pm

*Ashley sent a message to her chauffeur*

“I’m done po, please pick me up now.” Ashley texted her private chauffeur.

“Noted, ma'am.” Private chauffeur responded.

*Ashley POV* As soon as my private chauffeur arrived\, he took all the papers bags I'm carrying.

"Are you done Ma'am?" Ashley's Private Chauffeur asked.

"Yes po" Ashley answered.

"Should we go home now ma'am or you wanna go somewhere else?" Private chauffeur asked again.

"Since dad will not be at home for dinner today. Let's drop by at Atelier" Ashley responded.

"Noted ma'am" Chauffeur responded.

*After 30 minutes Ashley and her private chauffeur arrived at Atelier*

Time check: *7:00 PM *Inside Atelier*

* Ashley POV* Atelier resto is one of the best restaurant in Ottawa. This place is one of my favorite resto here in Canada.

*staffs greeted when Ashley enters the restaurant*

"Good Evening Ma'am" staff greeted while guiding Ashley and the chauffeur to an available table.

"Good Evening." Ashley responded.

*Ashley and the chauffeur seated*

"Here are the list of menu ma'am" Atelier staff.

"Thank you" Ashley responded and took the menu list.

*Ashley is looking at the menu*

"I want to order this, this, and this" Ashley pointed her favorite food.

"Anything else ma'am?" Atelier staff asked.

"You can add what you want." Ashley said to her private chauffeur.

"I just want this and that" Chauffeur informed the staff.

"Anything else sir?" Staff asked.

"That's enough. No need to add on" Ashley's Chauffeur responded.

" Alright then that's all. " Ashley added.

"Sure ma'am. We're gonna place your order after a 15 minute" Atelier staff stated.

"Alright, Thanks". Ashley responded.

*The waiter left and handed over the list of orders to an another staff to prepare and serve the food*

*7:15 PM O'clock*

*Ashley POV* After 15 minutes of waiting\, our order are finally here.

*Staffs serves their food*

"I apologize for the long wait ma'am" staff stated.

"It's fine. Thank you." Ashley responded.

*Ashley and her private chauffeur started eating*

*7:45 PM O'clock*

*After 30 minutes they finished their dinner*

*Ashley called one of atelier's staff to pay off the bill*

"Excuse me" Ashley.

*Waiter came*

"Yes ma'am?" Waiter.

"Our bill please" Ashley.

"One moment ma'am" Waiter.

*Waiter went to front desk to get the bill and a few minutes later she went back to Ashley's table*

"How much is it?" Ashley asked.

"Here ma'am" Waiter showed the bill.

"Okay, I'm going to pay using this card" Ashley said and swiped her dad's card.

"Hold on ma'am" waiter said while processing the payment.

"Sure" Ashley responded.

*A few minutes later*

"All good ma'am" Atelier staff said.

"Alright, Thanks". Ashley stated.

"Thank You for choosing Atelier as well ma'am" Atelier staff responded.

"Will always do" Ashley responded and smiled.

The waiter smiled and said "See you again ma'am".

*Ashley smiled back and stood up together with the chauffeur*

"Thank you once again ma'am and stay safe" Staffs said with a bright smile when Ashley and chauffeur are about to go out the resto.

"Very much welcome. See you" Ashley responded.

*Ashley waited in front of the resto while her private chauffeur went to the parking lot to get the car*

*After few minutes chauffeur arrived*

*Chauffeur went out and opened the door for her*

"I told you many times not to do that anymore" Ashley said while entering the car.

*Chauffeur just smiled and went inside the car as well*

"It's my job ma'am so please let me do it for you" Chauffeur stated.

"It's fine so don't bother yourself anymore. Okay?" Ashley responded.

"Alright ma'am. If that's what you want" Chauffeur responded with smile.

*Chauffeur started driving*

*Ashley puts her earpads on while travelling*

*8:30 PM*

Ashley: Finally, we arrived at home.

*When Ashley enters the house\, their housekeepers greeted her*

“Good Evening Ma'am” housekeeper 1.

“Good Evening Ma'am” housekeeper 2.

*Ashley just nodded to them since she felt so tired, and then she went directly to her room and as soon as she enters she jumped on her bed and took her phone out of her bag to check something before taking a bath.

*When Ashley is about to go to the restroom\, someone knocked on the door*

“Ma'am? Can I come in? ” housekeeper.

"Yes, come in" Ashley responded.

*Housekeeper entered*

“Here are your stuffs' ma'am” housekeeper said.

"Put it there please." Ashley responded while pointing the corner of the room.

"Noted ma'am" Housekeeper.

While housekeepers are putting the paper bags on Ashley's room, she went to the restroom to take a shower.

*9:00 PM*

*When Ashley came out from the restroom\, she was surprised seeing those things she bought*

“Did I purchase all of these?” (Shocked) while looking on those branded things.

“Yes, ma'am” someone responded from behind.

"I guess it's too much" Ashley responded without knowing who she's talking to.

Ashley then realize “Oh, you're still here” she said and awkwardly smiled.

“Yes ma'am". housekeeper responded while giggling.

Ashley smiled at her and after a few minute, the housekeeper went out the room"

"Everything is there ma'am. I'll go down now. " House keeper said.

"Alright, Thank You!" Ashley responded.

*9:30 PM*

*After drying her hair, Ashley decided to go to bed early today since she felt so tired however when she's about to sleep she suddenly remember the man she encountered at the mall.

Ashley: "I think I saw him before? But I can't remember where it was".

*Ashley is preoccupied with the man she saw and while thinking too much about it, she fell asleep.

P.S

Alta Vista of Ottawa is a real city of Canada and Atelier is one of the best restaurant in Ottawa Canada in real life.

Disclaimer:

This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this story are the product of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

*10:00 AM*

*While Ashley is asleep. One of housekeepers knocked on her room however she did not hear it*

11:00 AM

*One of housekeepers went back to Ashley's room*

"Ma'am? *knocking* housekeeper.

"Ma'am? Your dad is here." Housekeeper said.

*Ashley opened her eyes and quickly get up from her bed when she heard it*

"Really?" Ashley asked.

"Yes ma'am." Housekeeper responded.

"Alright, please tell dad to wait for me after 5 minutes I'll be downstairs" Ashley stated.

*Ashley went to the restroom to wash up her face*

Ashley: I rarely meet my dad because of his busy schedules on our businesses. I want to see him that is why I quickly got up and directly went to the restroom. After I washed my face I hurriedly went downstairs.

*Dining*

"Good Morning dad" Ashley greeted her dad and hugged him.

"Good Morning too sweety" Ashley's dad responded and hugged her too.

"Did you enjoy your shopping yesterday?" Ashley's Dad asked.

"Yes, I did dad. Thank You for allowing me to use your Card." Ashley responded and smiled.

*Ashley's dad used to spoil her since she was young*

"That's good to hear sweety" Ashley's Dad responded.

"By the way, How are you dad?" Ashley asked "You know, we rarely see each other" she added.

"Im fine sweety. Your dad is busy for your future" Ashley's dad responded while tapping her head.

*Ashley pouted while starring at her dad*

"Don't be sad sweety. If ever you need something just tell dad okay?" Ashley's dad said.

*Ashley nodded and hugged her dad again*

"I miss u dad" Ashley stated.

"I miss u too sweety" Ashley's dad responded while hugging her.

"I need to go now"Ashley's Dad said while checking the time on his watch.

*When Ashley's dad is about to go......*

"Btw your private chauffeur will fetch you here later at 5:00 pm. Okay? " Ashley's dad added.

"Why dad?" Ashley curiously asked.

"I'll tell you later. Your outfits is already there. See you later sweety bye" Ashley's dad said while waving at her.

"Bye dad take care" Ashley responded and waved back.

*4: 00 PM*

"It is already 4:00 pm. I guess I need to take a shower now." Ashley stated.

*After taking shower*

While Ashley is taking a picture, house keeper entered her room to inform her regarding on the stylist

"Excuse me ma'am" housekeeper said.

"Yes?" What is it? " Ashley asked.

"The stylist is waiting downstairs ma'am." house keeper stated.

"I have a stylist?" Ashley asked.

"Yes, ma'am" house keeper responded.

"Really? What kind of party are we going to? Why do I need a stylist? Ashley asked.

"I don't have an idea ma'am" housekeeper responded.

"Alright then, just tell her to go here after 10 minutes." Ashley stated.

"Okay ma'am" house keeper responded and left.

Ashley: What event are we going to attend? I think its either a birthday party? Or a business event?

*A while later the stylist knocked the door*

"Come in" Ashley.

*The stylist entered*

"Hi ma'am". Stylist stated.

"Ow hi" Ashley responded and smiled.

"I'm your stylist for today ma'am" Stylist said.

"Nice to meet you" Ashley responded. "You seat down first, I just need to get my phone". Ashley added.

"Alright, go ahead Ma'am" Stylist responded.

*Ashley went to her bed to get her phone*

*After a few minutes she went back to the stylist*

"BTW, you can just call me Ashley. Just be comfortable with me." Ashley stated.

"Ow it's fine ma'am. I am much comfortable with that" Stylist said and smiled.

"Alright then if that's what makes you comfortable then just go for it" Ashley responded.

*A few minutes later. Stylist started Ashley's make over*

*After 30 minutes*

"Its done ma'am" the make up stylist said while looking at Ashley.

"Ow Cool. Thank You" Ashley responded while looking on the mirror.

"You look gorgeous ma'am" the make up stylist added.

*Ashley smiled and said "Thank you".

*After a few minutes*

"Gonna change my outfit now I guess? Ashley stated.

"Yeah, you can yo ahead now ma'am. Would you like me to assist you?". Makeup stylist responded.

"I think I can do it on my own but if I need help gonna call you" Ashley responded.

"Alright, ma'am." Stylist stated.

*Ashley went to her dressing room*

Ashley: After I fixed my outfit I went out in my dressing room.

"Wow! You look so pretty ma'am". housekeeper stated.

*Ashley smiled to her* and said "Thank You!".

*5:00 PM*

Ashley: At exactly 5:00 pm my private chauffeur arrived.

"Are you done ma'am?" Ashley's private chauffeur texted.

"Yes I'm done po" Ashley responded.

"Okay ma'am I'm coming" private chauffeur replied.

*5:10 PM*

*Ashley's private chauffeur arrived*

Ashley: When my private chauffeur arrived he quickly opened the car.

*Ashley and her private chauffeur left*

*After 30 minutes* (5:40 PM)

Ashley: We arrived at the parking lot of dad's company.

"Where's dad?" Ashley asked.

" l'll call your dad first ma'am, he dad told me to call him as soon as we arrive here." chauffeur responded.

"Okay" Ashley responded while looking around.

*In call* (Loud speaker)

"Sir, we are already here" private chauffeur.

"Alright, just tell my daughter to wait there okay?" Ashley's dad.

"Okay Sir" Ashley's private chauffeur responded.

*Call ended*

*6:00 PM*

*Ashley's Dad entered the car and they left immediately to go to the venue*

Ashley POV:

As we are near, I asked dad.

"Dad?" I asked.

"Yes, sweety?" Dad responded.

"What kind of party are we going to dad?" I curiously asked.

"It is a birthday party sweety. Her dad is one of my closest friend" Dad responded.

"Why did you bring me with you dad?" I asked again.

"So, that I can introduce you to them". Dad stated and smiled at me.

"You don't have to dad". I responded

"I want you also to meet his daughter sweety. You're in the same age" Dad said.

"Okay then" I responded to dad.

*6:30 PM*

We arrived at the venue.

As I look around, A staff came us and said.....

"Good Evening ma'am and sir" A staff greeted.

"Good Evening" dad responded.

I just smiled on them.

While dad and I are walking, someone called dad's name.

"Radnor?" Someone from behind.

"Oh hi!" Dad responded.

I asked dad who that man is and he said it is one of his friend.

*Radnor POV* (Ashley's dad)

*My daughter and I went to a birthday party on one of my business associates. When we entered inside the venue a friend of mine approached me*

"Long time no see" Radnor's friend.

"Likewise, How are you?" Radnor asked.

"Still the same" Radnor's friend responded then they both laugh.

"Is that your daughter?" Radnor's friend asked.

"Yes, aren't we alike?" Radnor jokingly said and then they laugh again.

*After 10 minutes of talking*

"We're going to give our gift to Mrs. Gomez daughter first. Nice seeing you here. See you around. " Radnor said.

"Alright see you later then". Radnor's friend responded.

"Sure" Radnor responded.

*Ashley and her dad went to Victoria (The Birthday girl)*

* Ashley's POV*

While we are walking going to the birthday girl...............................

"Dad?" I whispered. "I will stick with you until the end of this event" I added.

*Dad laugh because of what I've said*

"Why would you stick with me sweety?" Dad responded while laughing.

"Dadddd dont laugh at me" I whispered.

"I don't know anyone here dad" I worriedly said.

"There are a lot of young ones here like you sweety" Dad said and smiled at me.

"But dad......" I was not able to finish what I am about to say because dad saw someone and he approach them.

"Mr. & Mrs. Gomez..." Dad approached someone.

"Dad? Who is it? I whispered dad.

"Its Mr. & Mrs. Gomez sweety " Dad responded.

"How are you Mr. & Mrs. Gomez?" Dad asked.

"Hi Mr. Smith we're fine. Welcome to the birthday party of my daughter" Mr. Gomez said.

"Thank You for the invitation Mr. Gomez." dad responded.

" Thank you for coming of course. Glad to see you here" Mr. Gomez stated.

"Anyways, Is that your daughter" Mr. Gomez asked.

"Yes, Mr. Gomez" Dad responded.

"Oh what a Gorgeous Girl" Mr. Gomez stated.

"I made her perfectly right? Dad jokingly asked.

"Indeed Mr. Smith" Mr. Gomez jokingly responded.

*Ashley's dad and Mr. Gomez laughed*

"Is this your daughter Mr. Gomez?" Dad asked.

" Yes, Mr. Smith. Meet my daughter Victoria and Wife".

*Dad approached Victoria and her mom*

" Nice meeting you Mrs. Gomez and Happy 18th Birthday Victoria" dad greeted and gave the gift he bought earlier.

"Nice meeting you and your daughter Mr. Smith" Mrs. Gomez stated.

"Your daughter is Gorgeous too" dad added while looking Mr. & Mrs. Gomez.

"Thank you Tito" Victoria thankfully said to dad.

Victoria is just next to her dad so, I also greeted her.

"Happy Birthday Victoria" I awkwardly greeted her and handed over my gift for her.

*Dad purchased 2 gifts. One for him and one for me*

"Thank You" She responded (Victoria Gomez)

While dad and I are standing beside Mr. Gomez someone approached them. So, they started talking with each other.

While they are talking dad whispered to me and said.........

"Enjoy the party sweety" Dad whispered.

"Daddddd..... " I stated.

"Just enjoy the party sweety. You can look around. I will call you after the event" Dad responded and left.

"Dad wait......" I worriedly said but dad just smiled at me with a cheerful gesture.

It's not the first time I've attended such a party. The only problem is that I don't even know anyone here.

When dad left, I looked around and get a glass of wine in the table and decided to go to the rooftop to have a fresh air instead of looking like a fool here inside.

*Ashley entered the elevator*

As I went out to the elevator I bumped into someone.

"Sorry" I apologized.

*The man did not respond*

When I look at him. He looks irritated I think because I spilled wine on his Tuxedo Jacket.

"Are you blind?" He said.

"Of course not" I responded "I said sorry!" I added.

"Tssskkk" He said "Look where you're going!" He added and left.

I did not mind him since he doesn't want to accept my apology. So, I decided to go get an another glass of wine.

*Ashley took an another glass of wine on the table near to her*

*After getting another glass of wine Ashley went to the corner of the rooftop for fresh and and to calm herself*

*In the rooftop*

*While Ashley is enjoying the view\, she started to drink*

*Continued drinking*

*Until she did not realize that she drank too much. So, she is a bit tipsy.

*30 minutes later*

"I wanted to go home now" Ashley said while walking going inside the elevator.

*Inside the party*

"Was that dad? (blurry eyesight)" talking to herself pointing someone.

Ashley: When I am about to go there to check if that person was really my dad. I tripped and almost fell on the stairs.

Thankfully, someone pulled my hand. I'm probably in the hospital right now because of my stupidity and clumsiness.

"Thank You" I said.

*He did not respond so Ashley stood up to see his face but when Ashley looked at him.....*

"Yo youuuu?" Ashley stated.

To be continued.....

Disclaimer☡☡☡

This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this story are the product of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

The photos used in this story is not mine. Credit goes to the real owner.