Chapter 2 Forbidden Fruit 00

Chapter 00

Present day

"Congratulations Attorney Tan." the paralegal warmly spoke.

"Good job for winning your tenth case in a month Attorney Tan." my boss spoke as he shook my hand.

"Thank you Attorney Pineda." I proudly grinned at my boss. It felt so good that my hard work was recognized by my colleagues and boss. I have been working here at Gonzalo and Yuchengco Law Firm since I was in law school. I started out as a paralegal then I became their lawyer, and eventually a senior partner.

Some may say that it was too fast for me to become a senior partner. But I worked hard for it. From sacrificing sleep back in law school to working overtime when I got my license, and winning every case given to me, I can say that I deserved every inch of it. It's just sad that my mom wouldn't be able to see me achieve our dream.

"Attorney Tan we have a new client waiting in the conference room." my paralegal spoke to me.

My forehead scrunched up in confusion and I looked at my calendar. "I didn't know I have a new case assigned to me."

"Attorney Pineda quickly gave it to you upon winning your case."

"Oh that's fine." I spoke and got up from my swivel chair. "What's the case all about?"

"I believe it's about a breach of contract." my paralegal quitely spoke. "Plus, this is a high-profile client."

"Really?"

"Yes! Oh I can't say anything yet but I'm his biggest fan!" my paralegal squealed in joy.

I laughed out loud at her antics. "So he's a famous celebrity."

"Yes!" she said as we stopped in front of the conference room. I shook my head and opened the door, only for me to stop as my eyes landed on the hazel brown eyes I used to lovingly stare at. Memories from a few years ago flashed through my mind. Pain, hurt and anger overwhelmed me as I looked into his nonchalant eyes.

"It's nice to meet you Attorney Tan." the man who was probably his manager spoke yet my eyes were glued at the man who was standing a few feet before me "This is my talent----"

"Chaos Andrew Salazar." I whispered.

A slow, lopsided smirk grazed his lips and my heart squeezed painfully inside my chest. "Glad to see you again Atty. Maria Ysobel Tan."

The formality and coldness in his voice drove a painful wedge in my heart. In just a split second, all the heartbreaking memories stumbled out of the cage that I locked deep inside my heart. Because after five years, I get to meet the man who left me at the altar.

Forbidden Fruit 00

Chapter 00

Present day

"Congratulations Attorney Tan." the paralegal warmly spoke.

"Good job for winning your tenth case in a month Attorney Tan." my boss spoke as he shook my hand.

"Thank you Attorney Pineda." I proudly grinned at my boss. It felt so good that my hard work was recognized by my colleagues and boss. I have been working here at Gonzalo and Yuchengco Law Firm since I was in law school. I started out as a paralegal then I became their lawyer, and eventually a senior partner.

Some may say that it was too fast for me to become a senior partner. But I worked hard for it. From sacrificing sleep back in law school to working overtime when I got my license, and winning every case given to me, I can say that I deserved every inch of it. It's just sad that my mom wouldn't be able to see me achieve our dream.

"Attorney Tan we have a new client waiting in the conference room." my paralegal spoke to me.

My forehead scrunched up in confusion and I looked at my calendar. "I didn't know I have a new case assigned to me."

"Attorney Pineda quickly gave it to you upon winning your case."

"Oh that's fine." I spoke and got up from my swivel chair. "What's the case all about?"

"I believe it's about a breach of contract." my paralegal quitely spoke. "Plus, this is a high-profile client."

"Really?"

"Yes! Oh I can't say anything yet but I'm his biggest fan!" my paralegal squealed in joy.

I laughed out loud at her antics. "So he's a famous celebrity."

"Yes!" she said as we stopped in front of the conference room. I shook my head and opened the door, only for me to stop as my eyes landed on the hazel brown eyes I used to lovingly stare at. Memories from a few years ago flashed through my mind. Pain, hurt and anger overwhelmed me as I looked into his nonchalant eyes.

"It's nice to meet you Attorney Tan." the man who was probably his manager spoke yet my eyes were glued at the man who was standing a few feet before me "This is my talent----"

"Chaos Andrew Salazar." I whispered.

A slow, lopsided smirk grazed his lips and my heart squeezed painfully inside my chest. "Glad to see you again Atty. Maria Ysobel Tan."

The formality and coldness in his voice drove a painful wedge in my heart. In just a split second, all the heartbreaking memories stumbled out of the cage that I locked deep inside my heart. Because after five years, I get to meet the man who left me at the altar.