The night of the art exhibit arrived, and Alex's anticipation grew. He hadn't stopped thinking about Maya since their last encounter. As he waited for her outside the gallery, his mind wandered to the possibilities their relationship could hold.
Maya arrived, her hair styled in a sleek bob, wearing a flowing black dress. "You look stunning," Alex said, offering his arm.
Inside the gallery, Manila's elite mingled, sipping champagne and admiring the artwork. Alex and Maya navigated through the crowds, their conversations flowing effortlessly. They discussed art, music and literature, their shared passions forging a deeper connection.
Catherine, resplendent in a designer gown, watched from across the room, her eyes narrowing. She discreetly signaled to her associate, Rafael. "Find out more about Maya Dela Cruz," she whispered.
Rafael nodded and disappeared into the crowd.
As the evening wore on, Alex introduced Maya to his friends, who welcomed her warmly. Maya's authenticity and intellect captivated them, leaving Alex proud.
However, Reginald's sudden appearance changed the atmosphere. "Alex, I need a word," he said, his voice firm.
"Excuse me," Alex said, following his father.
Reginald's eyes scanned the room before focusing on Maya. "Who is she, Alex?"
"A friend," Alex replied.
Reginald's expression turned skeptical. "Be cautious. We can't afford distractions."
Alex's jaw clenched. "My personal life is none of your concern."
Reginald's gaze hardened. "Everything you do reflects on this family."
Alex returned to Maya, his tension palpable. "Sorry about that."
Maya's concern was evident. "Is everything okay?"
Alex forced a smile. "Just family politics."
As the night drew to a close, Alex walked Maya out. They paused beside her car.
"I had a wonderful time," Maya said.
Alex's heart skipped a beat. "Would you like to grab coffee tomorrow?"
Maya's smile lit up the night. "I'd love to."
As they shared their first tender kiss under the starry sky, Catherine watched from the shadows, her expression calculating.
Preview of Chapter 5:
Alex and Maya's whirlwind romance continues, but Catherine's meddling threatens to expose secrets. Meanwhile, Rafael uncovers disturbing information about Maya's family, forcing Alex to question his loyalty.
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The night of the art exhibit arrived, and Alex's anticipation grew. He hadn't stopped thinking about Maya since their last encounter. As he waited for her outside the gallery, his mind wandered to the possibilities their relationship could hold.
Maya arrived, her hair styled in a sleek bob, wearing a flowing black dress. "You look stunning," Alex said, offering his arm.
Inside the gallery, Manila's elite mingled, sipping champagne and admiring the artwork. Alex and Maya navigated through the crowds, their conversations flowing effortlessly. They discussed art, music and literature, their shared passions forging a deeper connection.
Catherine, resplendent in a designer gown, watched from across the room, her eyes narrowing. She discreetly signaled to her associate, Rafael. "Find out more about Maya Dela Cruz," she whispered.
Rafael nodded and disappeared into the crowd.
As the evening wore on, Alex introduced Maya to his friends, who welcomed her warmly. Maya's authenticity and intellect captivated them, leaving Alex proud.
However, Reginald's sudden appearance changed the atmosphere. "Alex, I need a word," he said, his voice firm.
"Excuse me," Alex said, following his father.
Reginald's eyes scanned the room before focusing on Maya. "Who is she, Alex?"
"A friend," Alex replied.
Reginald's expression turned skeptical. "Be cautious. We can't afford distractions."
Alex's jaw clenched. "My personal life is none of your concern."
Reginald's gaze hardened. "Everything you do reflects on this family."
Alex returned to Maya, his tension palpable. "Sorry about that."
Maya's concern was evident. "Is everything okay?"
Alex forced a smile. "Just family politics."
As the night drew to a close, Alex walked Maya out. They paused beside her car.
"I had a wonderful time," Maya said.
Alex's heart skipped a beat. "Would you like to grab coffee tomorrow?"
Maya's smile lit up the night. "I'd love to."
As they shared their first tender kiss under the starry sky, Catherine watched from the shadows, her expression calculating.
Preview of Chapter 5:
Alex and Maya's whirlwind romance continues, but Catherine's meddling threatens to expose secrets. Meanwhile, Rafael uncovers disturbing information about Maya's family, forcing Alex to question his loyalty.
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veragarden ✷
Every day I check eagerly for the next chapter. Please update soon!
2024-12-24
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