Billionaire’S Second Chance
Clock-In, Break Down
Hi readers, this is my first chat story!
Diana
OMG I’m soooo late 😭
Diana
I haven’t even had breakfast… why do I do this to myself?!
Diana
20 minutes left 😱 I NEED to move FAST.
Diana
I shoved last night’s rice down in 4 mins 🍚⚡
Diana
I ran out looking like a clearance rack mannequin mismatched heels + wrinkled blouse.
Diana
Please nobody should notice my ID badge is BACKWARD 🤦♀️
Diana
Wow. This elevator is officially my villain origin story.
Diana
I survived the usual morning scolding 🥲
Diana
I haven’t even seen the CEO yet… maybe that’s a blessing 😂
Diana
Counting down till evening so I can see Mom.
Mika
My gracious daughter 💕 how have you been?
Diana
Mom… I should be asking about your health 😔 been so busy at work.
Mika
Thanks to the meds you buy, I’m holding on.
Diana
MOM?! Do you need water?? 😨
Mika
…blood again. Don’t worry, it’s been happening often.
Diana
BLOOD?? Mom this isn’t okay 😭 We need the doctor ASAP.
Mika
Don’t stress yourself. You already spend your salary on my meds.
Diana
Where’s Dad? Where’s Lucas?
Mika
Your Dad’s in the garden, Lucas’s still at school. They know… I told them not to bother you.
Diana
Mom 😭😭 I’ll get the money for your kidney transplant. I swear it.
Mika
My sweet child 💕 don’t wear yourself out.
Diana
Too late 😂 but I’ll do whatever it takes. I love you.
Mika
I love you too, Daisy.
Daisy’s Chat – After Visit
Diana
I left Mom’s house with a heavy heart 💔
Diana
Popped in AirPods 🎶 trying to calm down.
Diana
I saw a shop called “Bubblesnacks” 😍
Cashier
How may I help you?
Diana
Five pancakes + one Coke pls.
Diana
hands card … bruh prices just keep climbing 😩
Diana’s Inner Chat – Jobs Overload
Diana
My current lineup ⏰
1. 8am–4pm: Ray Tech job
2. 4:30pm–9:30pm: Job
3. Plus… another side hustle waiting for me
Diana
I barely have 5 hours sleep a night.
Diana
And they want me to work at a bar??? NO. I’ll keep my self-respect.
Phone rings – Cesar calling… 📞
Cesar’s Chat – At the Hospital Project
Cesar
Reviewing Dad’s contract signed.
James
The poor can’t afford treatment here. I'm thinking of expanding the hospital abroad.
Cesar
That’s a good idea. My team will supply resources.
James
My investors are ready. This could be huge.
Cesar
Then let’s make it happen.
Phone buzzes – Mom calling 📞
Liana
Cesar 😤 when are you getting married?!! I want grandkids!!
Liana
Don’t “calm down” me. You keep rejecting girls! Do you want me to grow old without seeing grandchildren?!
James
…you HUNG UP on your mom? 😂
Cesar
She never lets me speak 😩 she calls every day. Dad too.
James
Honestly… they have a point. Maybe you need a marriage contract.
Cesar
Marriage… contract???
James
Just find someone you trust. No love needed, just play the role. Pay her.
Cesar
Diana… my childhood friend. She always kept my secrets.
Cesar
Except… I have no idea how to even bring it up 😓
James
You’ll figure it out. You always do.
I'm waiting
Diana’s Chat – Late Night Call
phone rings – Cesar calling 📞
Diana
Cesar? It’s so late 😳 what’s wrong?
Cesar
Where are you? Just getting home?
Diana
Yeah… unlocking my door rn.
Cesar
You should’ve called me to pick you up.
Diana
No need. Don’t want to stress you. We all have our own issues.
Cesar
How are Uncle, Aunt, and Lucas? It's been long time.
Diana
They’re fine… I’ve missed you too, Cesar.
Cesar
Same here, Diana. Maybe I’ll visit soon.
Diana
*… should I ask him for money? Could pay back in 5 yrs… but what if his parents think I’m using him? He’s a CEO now…*
Both laugh typing each other’s names at the same time 😂
Diana
No, you called me. You go first.
Cesar
…Diana, I need your help. You’re the only one I can trust.
Diana
😟 What’s wrong? Work stress?
Cesar
Not that. Let’s meet up. Don’t worry, I’ll pick you up when I’m back from my business trip. I have flight to China tomorrow. Send me your new address.
Diana
Okay, I will. Take care.
call ends
Diana
*I need to take a day off to clean before he comes. Going out with Cesar is overwhelming… his suits could buy my whole wardrobe 😅 I’ll just wear something simple.*
She headed to the kitchen to cook dinner 🍳
Cesar’s Chat – At the Bar
Cesar
James… this bar again? You never change 😂
James
My wife is correcting me now 😇 but this is my spot to de-stress. Drinks then home. How’s it going with Diana?
Cesar
I called her. I will meet her after the China trip.
James
Good. Let’s enjoy our wine tonight then.
James
Maybe test your middleman 😉 who knows, a miracle might happen.
Cesar
I don’t even know what you’re implying 🙄 but after my wine, I’m heading home. I have a Flight to catch tomorrow.
James
China isn’t going anywhere 😏 waiter! whispers
Waiter leaves; two seductive ladies enter, dancing provocatively 💃
James
What’s with that face?
Cesar
Are you talking to me?
James
Yes you. Who else? A ghost?
Cesar
Shut up, prick. Maybe I should tell your wife that two ladies are dancing for you right now. You might end up with my problem.
James: Stop that 😳 I’m not cheating. I brought them for you. A doctor doesn't get time for cheating. My wife trusts me.
Cesar
Oh yeah? Moore, call his wife. Tell her her husband is having a threesome.
Moore
Yes sir. takes out phone
James
Don’t destroy my home you impotent black-headed wolf 😡
Cesar
Then tell her the ladies are moaning softly under his touch.
James
You cold, arrogant CEO 😤 signals the lady to come over
Bar Lady 1
Hey handsome 😏 you’re so hot I want to eat you alive. My name is Lara. You?
Orders more drinks; Lara keeps staring, licking lips, leg brushing his
Bar Lady 1
You’re handsome & hot. I’m sexy & seductive. Let’s satisfy our needs 😉 caresses his chest, whispers “I’m going to eat you out until you beg for mercy; your d**k is waiting for me.”
Her hand slides lower; Cesar still feels nothing
Cesar
Stop. I have a flight to catch tomorrow. If I stay longer I’ll be late. I stands up You can keep him company. Bill’s on me.
James
No wait!! Don’t leave me alone here. I don’t want to cheat on my wife 😩
Cesar
Then behave and let us leave.
They both leave the bar & go their separate ways home.
flashback
Cesar’s Chat – Present Night
Cesar
I drop my car keys, and head straight to the shower 🚿
After a shower, I lie on the bed scrolling through my phone gallery
Cesar
Laila… 😔 we were supposed to build a life together. I had the ring ready after the CEO appointment.
Flashback – 3 Years Ago: Cesar & Laila
Laila
What secret are you keeping from me, Cesar? Can’t you talk? 😡
Cesar
Laila, I’ve told you countless times. I’m NOT dating Diana. She’s just a childhood friend. No secret romance. She’s not even in my class. It’s you I want — all of you. ❤️
Diana standing outside the door with a small cake and champagne 🎂🍾
hears everything; freezes 😳
Cesar
Laila, believe me. I’ve never loved Daisy. I never will.
Diana quietly turns and leaves through the gate, tears in eyes
Cesar
(moves closer to Laila) If you want me to never speak to Diana again, I’ll do it.
Laila
(smirks, hugs him back) Good.
Diana Chat – same night, unsent message to Cesar
Diana
Congrats on becoming CEO
After that day Laila started visiting Diana’s workplace.
Diana lost her job because of Laila’s confrontations.
Every time Laila crossed paths with Diana, she made Diana feel like an unwanted third wheel.
Cesar’s bond with Diana grew distant.
Flashback – Months Later: Cesar & Laila
News about Laila’s actor ex-boyfriend returning to Australia hits social media 📲
Cesar
Laila, what’s going on? You’ve been acting weird lately.
Laila
(ignores, picks fights, stays out late)
One night she comes home early, rushing to Cesar with kisses 💋
Laila
Babe I’m sorry for the recent arguments 😘 forgive me.
Cesar
Of course. (accepts her apology)
She hands him a cup of tea 🍵
Cesar
What kind of tea is this?
Laila
Uh… immune system booster. Refreshing.
Cesar
Okay, if you say so. By the way, we’re going on a dinner date tonight.
Cesar
The ecorations perfect, table by the window 💐 everything set.
Four waiters present dishes in a line
Laila
Wow babe 😍 thanks! Best date ever… and of course, the last.
Cesar
Last? What do you mean?
Laila
Oh nothing 😅 let’s eat.
They eat, laugh. Lucas kneels, pulls out ring box 💍
Cesar
Laila, you’ve been the light of my world. Without you, I’m nothing. Please marry me. ❤️
Crowd: Say yes! Say yes! Say yes!
Laila
I’m sorry Cesar. I can’t marry you. I have the person I love. And to be honest… you’re impotent. I can’t marry an impotent man.
silence. phones recording 📱 crowd gasps
Mike walks in, kisses Laila 😱
Laila
Mike, this is Cesar, my friend. Cesar, meet my fiancé Mike.
Cesar
Laila… are you joking? Mike is your ex? You’ve been playing me all this time?
Laila
Don’t be foolish love. Dating you was just to make Mike jealous. I tried to fall in love with you but it never worked.
Cesar
You deceived me for 3 years! You made me sabotage my friendship with Diana! You’ll regret this.
He storms out and heads to his car 🚗
Cesar
Everything’s over. Everything. Just like that?
brakes fail — crash 💥 truck horn blaring
Diana
I had the strangest dream again. Wedding with a faceless man. Kissing him. Spending the night. 😳💭
Diana
(to mirror on phone camera) For goodness’ sake, Diana! What is wrong with you? Why a faceless man? No eligible men left? Even if he’s rich I wouldn’t marry a faceless man 😩
Diana
(thinking) Lyra always says dreams like that come true but in a different way. But I don’t even have a boyfriend. I still want to continue my studies.
Diana
Alright then. Wake up Diana and get ready.
I walks to bathroom, splashes water on face, ends up taking a bath.
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