“I heard you do modeling. I also saw your shampoo commercial,” he said.

My forehead furrowed. “What have those got to do with it?” I asked.

“I have a big opportunity for you. It’s a photoshoot for a major international brand.” It’s a promise.

“This is all you’re going to say?” I asked him.

“Celiza, please take it. I know you need it …” I was about to leave when he spoke.

“Your father and sister need it. Think about them. Do it for they’re sake.” He said. I was shocked when he said that.

“No.” I shook my head.

“I don’t want to be indebted to you or your family again,” I said.

He sighed in defeat.

“Here’s my calling card if you changed your mind.” He laid the calling card on the table.

I ignored that. I saw Miranda take it. “It’s just mine if you don’t want to, I’ll save his number! You’re still handsome!” she said then typed Toci’s number.

I rolled my eyes.

“Ugh. Many people have been tired before. It’s a good thing he is gone,” Kian said to the side.

The shop was crowded earlier, because there were snacks so there were so many people. This coffee shop is famous. The coffee and cake were delicious so many came back.

“Celiza!”

“Oh?” I glared at Miranda.

“No phone ringing!”

I immediately took the cellphone out of my pocket.

Unknown number.

Who is this?

“Hello?”

“Is this Ms. Maria Celiza Carosca?”

“Yes. It’s me. Why?”

Wouldn’t it also collect the debt?

Shit! I wish I hadn’t answered! I wish I could say this.

“Congratulations you’re hired!”

My eyes widened.

Is it serious? What did I receive?

But what company is this? With the amount I applied last week, I can’t remember everything.

“T-is that true?”

“Of course. You can start tomorrow. I’ll email you the contract. Just look for Ms. Belinda at the front desk. Welcome to MR&S company Ms. Carosca.”

The taxi stopped at a tall and beautiful building. Beautiful inside the building. That’s corporate attire. Case busy people. There are worlds of their own.

I was lost in the clothes I was wearing. I’m wearing faded blue jeans and a white t -shirt. Then rubber shoes are still a bit dirty. Good thing I noticed. I’ll wash it tomorrow.

I go straight to the front desk.

“Name?”

“Maria Celiza Carosca ---”

“She’s the new secretary Belinda.” He had a voice from behind me.

My eyes widened when we met. “Freeda?”

She got taller and thinner, she grew so much. She’s sophisticated and gorgeous!

“Nice to see you ate Celz!” She smiled.

“I miss you!” She wrapped her arms around me.

“But I know someone who misses you more.” She grinned when he pulled away from the hug.

“Are you referring to her, Ms. Freeda?”

“Yes!” She scanned me fully, “She’s his sexytary!” she winked at me.

My forehead furrowed with his.

My head tilted, “Don’t tell me you ---”

“Welcome to MR&S ate Celz!”

“Oh!” Her lips protruded.

“I need to go now. Hinintay lang talaga kita ate Celz. I just want to see you. We should have lunch sometime,” she said.

“Ms. Freeda. Ms. Carosca needs to come in ---”

“Sure, sure, sure. See you ate Celz!” she said then left.

I was left dumbfounded.

“Follow me,” said Belinda.

Secretary …

I was hired as a secretary, because of Freeda. But how? Did he see my name on the applicant’s list? But why would he help me?

I know it’s nice, but doesn’t he know what happened to Magnus and me?

I followed the woman. I look around the office. The interior style is modern and the furniture is beautiful. There is a lot of space here so it looks like there is a mini living room set in the middle. While at the end is its table and swivel chair. I walked over there.

“Come in, Sir is waiting for you,” she said.

“M-magnus?”

Bwiset what’s going on? Is this true?

Is he really here? Is that really him?

What’s going on ?!

Don’t tell me he’s my boss ?!

Or maybe it’s just a product of my imagination in his thoughts?

That’s probably him! Because her sister Freeda is outside her office!

Why didn’t I see it coming?

I close my eyes tightly.

Oh damn you, Freeda!

He nodded to the woman, leaving her. My gaze remained on him.

“Is that what you call your employer? Where’s your office manners? It’s Sir. Magnus or Mr. Morrison for you Ms. Carosca.”

I gulped.

Why is he so naughty?

He’s far from the Magnus I knew.

“Did you understand me Ms. Carosca?”

I nodded. I cannot find a word to say. I’m still in a state of shock.

“Why are you standing there?”

“Leave,” he said.

My eyes widened.

“H-huh?” Am I not his new secretary? Why is he firing me?

I remember the last time we met. When I drive him down the hallway.

Is he taking revenge on me?

“Didn’t you hear me?”

“I said leave ---”

“If you’re just doing this to embarrass like I did to you before Magnus stop ---”

His eyebrow raised.

“I said leave and make me coffee, Ms. Carosca. That’s what secretary’s do.”

I bit my lip.

Bwiset! What is it I’m thinking?

Maybe it was all just a coincidence. Who else would want to see or work with the person who hurt them, right?

Then a few years ago as well. It’s impossible that he still hasn’t forgotten that. Maybe I’m the only one who hasn’t been able to move on from what happened.

Damn it.

I was even more embarrassed!

“And a reminder for you Ms. Carosca I didn’t incorporate my personal life with work. That’s what you should do.”

I gulped.

“Now leave and make me a coffee or I’ll fire you.”

“Yes,” I said.

His eyebrow raised. “Yes what?”

“Huh?”

Shit!

“Y-yes Sir,” I stammered.

“Belinda! Get inside!”

The woman came back earlier to check on him.

“Yes sir?”