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Kaley Bryce McClave and Nia Balaquire meet at unexpected day and unexpected time. They see each other's flaws, strengths, weaknesses and hidden attitudes. Nia had a trauma when her father died in an airplane crash. Bryce had his own shares of pain when his ex-girlfriend killed herself in their own apartment. Will they cure each other's pain if Bryce has set his own boundaries not to love again or will Nia raise the white flag to give up her own painful memories to experience her own happiness with him? This is an English novel and all the characters and scenarios are fictional and researched. DO NOT PLAGERIZE. Copyright @2020
Kaler Bryce's plan wants to stay in his condo for his planned leave but his desired peace for the first time in two years was disturbed by his mother's call at five in the morning.
He rubbed his eyes before he got the phone on his side table.
"What's up, ma? If its not an emergency, just let me sleep, okay?"
"Bryce, son, I had been compromised to get someone from the airport and I had an early meeting with the board of directors today. I can't contact my friend's number which is her mother to tell her that. Can you do me a favor and fetch her from the airport at eight this morning?"
"What? Eight? Ma! Its three and half hours from here before I can make it on the airport! You should call me earlier to say that! I couldn't make it even I go at this moment!"
"That's why I called you! I cannot face her mom if I didn't do anything right now! Come on, what is the use of you being a race car driver?"
Kaley Bryce suddenly got out of the bed. He didn't bother to wash his face or have a mouthwash first. He forcefully get his car keys from the door and the hook came out off its place but he didn't care.
He was a prodigal son, alright, but he cannot let her mother down.
He did some tricks since he knows the fastest route to the airport and because he's a race car driver but still because of traffic, he arrived at exactly three hours.
He's running out of time! It's still twenty to thirty minutes before he can go straight to the arrival area where he can see the person he needs to take home!
He stopped for a second from running towards the airport's entrance.
Wait, take home where? Her mom's place is five hours drive from his condo! And who will he wait in the arrival area? He didn't even know the person nor didn't have a picture or her name! The only thing he knew was she's a girl. Oh God, this sucks!
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Nia's beautiful face was distorted. She's on the waiting area for five minutes already from the time that she arrived. She didn't have much patience to wait because she's sitting on the plane for twenty hours and forty-four minutes to be exact!
She didn't care about the flight but she's very sleepy since she cannot sleep on the plane. She always remember that plane accident that killed her father and everytime it happens, she got chills all over her body.
She shrugged to forget those nasty thoughts out of her head.
Her mother even got her the place to stay so why should she reject the vacation offer? It's also good to cure her trauma in a peacefully and new surroundings.
Her mother messaged her from WhatsApp about the address she'll gonna stay for the time of her vacation. She also give her extra cash though she had enough money even for a year stay!
Mom: Are you with my friend already?
She's very friendly and accommodating. Just let her know if you need anything.
Enjoy your vacation, sweetie! Don't think of your job that you left here in New York, I'll take care of it.
Take your time to come back home and don't forget to contact me even once a month! I love you!
Me: I got here safely, Mom. Don't worry, I can handle myself. Thank you!
She had decided to have a tour first since she's already near in some tourist spots based on the pamphlet that she got from the flight attendant. She dialed the number on the paper to start her tour in the foreign country.
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As expected, Bryce didn't see anyone sitting near the arrival benches.
He panicked and called his mom but the phone's unattended.
Oh God, what should I do? Does she have the address on which place she should go?
He's exhausted from running back and forth from the arrival area to the terminal area for several times already in the past couple of hours.
Because of self frustration, exhaustion and being sleepy kicked in, he drove back to his condo without knowing how was her mother's guest.
He concluded that she has the address of her accommodation and that she will be there safely. She's a grown up, after all.
He got home at two in the afternoon and he was very hungry since he didn't even have breakfast and its past lunch already.
He ordered online from food panda for his lunch. He even eat three rice in total! It's so much for his lunch and he knew he need to work out later.
He cannot go back to sleep so he finishes a couple of articles and send it to his boss via email. He didn't even realized that it's evening already.
He got up from his desk, put on gym clothes and put some extra clothes in his bag before he left his condo.
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Nia got lost on her way a few times before she's able to see the place. The condo unit looks secured and fancy from the outside. She wonder if it will be as spacious as her previous rented apartment.
It's a miracle that she didn't fall asleep in the museum's tour earlier. She even got herself a to-go packed dinner from a nearby restaurant with Filipino food. She didn't recognize what was that food but she still ordered it.
She got the keys from the secretary of her mother's friend before she got on the van for the tour. The lady secretary was resourceful. She didn't know how she had her number since she changed her number to have a philippine's sim card--thinking she might need to call someone later or she will got a call or text on someone later.
Her body aches all over and her legs are starting to getting numb. No time to choose which of the three rooms she need to lie down her body.
She just chose the first room on the right and didn't bother to unpack her things on the closet.
She eat the packed dinner with gusto---savoring the delicious spices used to cook the meal. She will definitely try again the same food tomorrow or until she got used to it.
Just like in their house, she found the luxurious bath tub with shower on the left connecting door on her room. She take her time relaxing on the bath tub with her rose oil essentials and scented candles before falling asleep on the soft mattress of her bed.
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."