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"I saw Mama on TV again!" said a little and charming voice as she watched the short news report when the cartoon she was watching was on break. "Mama on bwilding," she went on.

Regina gave the little girl a gentle smile. The news, however, did not make her happy. The press will be on her again, which she despises. She regards them as intrusive and nosy.

She doesn't need fame to be successful in her position; she already has all that she needs.

"You're so pwetty, mommy!" exclaimed the little girl as she cuddled Regina. This little sunshine princess is her happy pill; her sweetness relieves all of her worries and stress.

"You're prettier baby" Haplos nito sa pisnge ng inaantok na bata. "Let's go to sleep na?" Tumango ito at binuhat ito ni Regina papunta ng kuwarto nito. Nakatulog ba ang bata ng makaabot rito kaya naman dahan-dahan itong ihiniga sa kama nito. "Goodnight baby" Bulong nito at hinalikan ang noo ng anak.

Nang makalayo sa kwarto ng bata dumeretso si Regina sa sariling kwarto. Naiinis siya sa kung sino ang nagpabillboard sa kanya, ngunit sa kabilang dako siya rin ay nagtataka kung sino ang salarin sa likod nito.

"Sorry? Love?" she wondered, habitually chewing her inner cheeks.

"Could it be- nevermind as if," she shook her head and decided to just rest.

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When I awoke, I went immediately to my baby's room to check on her; she was still sleeping soundly. I smiled and softly shut the door, allowing her to sleep a tad longer.

Since I couldn't see manang Marie, I went to the kitchen and got myself some coffee.

After sitting in the dining area and sipping my coffee, I heard footsteps. Manang Marie appeared a split second later, bringing a massive arrangement of flowers. However, the flowers are not like any other flowers that my admirers have sent to my residence. They're my favorite, which just a few close friends know.

It made me smile for a moment, but it also made me frown.

"A Jade Vine? Who in the world-"

Lumapit si manang Marie at inilagay ang flower pot sa lamesa. "Ma'am para sainyo daw"

"K-kanino galing yan manang?" Tanong ko rito habang hinawakan ang ilang bulaklak nito. So pretty.

"Wala pong binigay na pangalan yung nagdeliver ma'am, sabi lang po ipinadeliver sainyo" sagot nito sabay alis.

I fixed my gaze on the flower pot in front of me.

I'm debating whether or not to keep it. I absolutely love this flower, but should I simply accept it?

"Bahala na, I'll just think about it when I'm back" I stood up taking my last sip at the coffee. "Manang, paki lagay nalang po yung pot sa garden, I'll check on it when I'm free nalang"

I went to check on my baby and woke her up gently. "Hey baby, mommy's going to work na. You said I'll gising you when I go diba"

"Mommy I wan sweep more pa" she groaned turning around. I giggled and kissed her cheek before getting ready to go to the office.

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I need to go to Starbucks to get another drink. This morning's coffee wasn't enough for me.

After getting my regular order I relished the sweet taste of it. I love it, it's fantastic. I held the second drink in my left hand. If I arrive at work with a drink but not give Varie hers, she will most definitely bother me the entire day. I love my best friend, but she has the power to irritate me if she so desires.

While returning to my parked car. I noticed a man nearby. He appeared thin and exhausted. I looked at my watch and realized I was running late. But seeing the old man, I just couldn't leave without doing something.

I walked up to him. He has a bunch of different designs of necklaces, bracelet's, and earrings. He's probably selling them.

"Hello po, magkano po yang mga hikaw?" Tanong ko rito.

"Trenta nalang po ma'am, maganda po ang mga to gawa ng maganda kong asawa" sabi nito saakin ng nay malaking ngiti.

My heart melted. How sweet. Kinapa ko ang bulsa ko at inilabas ang sukli sa binili kong inumin.

Ngunit bente lamang ang hawak ko. "Okay lang po ma'am, okay na po ang bente. Bente ko na lang ibebenta kung yaan lang ang mayroon kayo ngayon. Kayo pa lang po ang bibili sakin ngayong araw kung sakali eh. Malay niyo po pampabwenas kayo"

Mas lalo akong nahabag dito. Iniabot ko ang bente pesos at ibinigay na rin ang hawak kong inumin na dapat ay para kay Varie. "Teka lang tay ha" sabi ko at agad na pumunta sa sasakyan. Kinuha ko ang wallet ko at kumuha ng limang libo.

Agad akong bumalik kay tatay at iniabot ang dagdag sa aking ibinayad. Nagulat naman ito at ayaw kunin.

"Nako ma'am ang laki po niyan. Tsaka ang mahal din po ng ibinigay niyong inumin. Nako wag na po okay na po itong ibinigay ninyo" pagtanggi nito.

Hindi naman ako pumayag na tanggihan niya ito. At sa huli, ako ang nagwagi. Maluha-luha ang matandang nagpasalamat at niyakap ako.

Nakangiti naman akong bumalik sa aking sasakyan.

That warmed my heart. As I drove to work, I felt incredible.

I didn't even notice the annoying things Varie did on purpose after she didn't get her drink.

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I see her helping a random man.

"I love how kind you still are. I miss you" I whispered as I gaze out the window of my car. Talking as if she could here me from the distance.

She's helping again, just as she does before, and just like how she helped me.

And yet I still hurt her. How crazy was I to be that blind and stupid!

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BASTA THIS BOOK IS NOTHING LIKE THE SERIES PO, KUMBAGA OWN STORY PERO USING THEM AS MY LEAD.

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