THIRD PERSON'S POV
Trixie frowned when she saw who would model her new design shoes. This is only a limited edition and he also meant that they will release only three at the moment.
She's a shoes designer and her creations are known especially to artists and rich people. People are still vying for his new design even though he is really trying not to release much.
Every two months they re-release shoes and even though his staff hasn't studied whether it will enter the stock market, they still release it because as long as it has the name Trixie's Sexy, they won't have any problems. It will immediately hit the buyers.
Every week they show something on the internet that is his new design. In less than a minute, you can see many views and lift it up.
He himself takes the models for their production but he is still choosy when it comes to his models. If he doesn't like it, he will definitely change it, so his staff is very stressed to him, but they won't stop him from doing what he wants. It's not because he's their boss. They really have a lot of respect for him.
He stood up from his highchair when he saw that Solace Cromwell had lost her balance as she was wearing black high heels with a butterfly pendant on her strap.
"Oh, my God, Solace!" Trixie shouted and her eyes widened in shock due to the fall of her model. The dress she's wearing is still open, she can't be seen because she's wearing shorts but... "Out!" he shouted at his model and even pointed to the studio door.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Trixie," he apologized to her. She walked towards her.
"Tell me. We shot several times just to get the steps that our director taught you, but why can't you even get them and you're not walking properly so you're out of balance!" he shouted and his hands were almost squeezing Solace's head because of how much he felt for the girl.
"S-I'm sorry. I'm just not used to being so high," Solace reasoned out.
He bent down and violently removed the heels from her feet then stood up. He showed her his heel which he almost shoved in her face just so she could see it properly.
"Can't you see it? 'He's just the right height and I meant to make it this way because it's really for artists. Well, you're not an actor, an actor is different from a model, but how many times have we practiced before? Why can't you just get it, huh?!" he still shouted here. "Secretary Bardot, get Solace out first before I can beat these heels on her head!" His secretary nervously approached them because of his threat but they knew that he could not do that either.
His staff just don't want to see that he is super stressed today. He just couldn't handle his model being so ignorant.
Cursed and rude, he is known to have this attitude but he does not physically hurt. Her mouth was the only thing that hurt too much to speak but she knew her limits.
Trixie returned to her place earlier. She wore her light violet peplum shirt and violet cargo pants, and a pair of black strappy heels that she designed herself.
Of course, he is the owner and designer, so he will be the first to have it and he is making it a collection at his house.
At the age of 27 years old, she already has many achievements, she got awards as a top model here in the Philippines and also one of the successful business woman who also had five branches company in five countries. The first Filipino to have a big company whose business is booming even if it's just shoes.
Like what the ef, I'm really lucky that I was successful because of tsaga.
His name resonates with actors, models and rich and famous people in the world. It's just weird for them that the name of her company is Trixie's Sexy Shoes.
Well, he admitted it was really weird to hear but for her. The sexiest in the world are the shoes he creates himself. If he had to choose between two things; dress or heels? Of course, he would not hesitate to answer that shoes are the sexiest of all.
At the age of 21 he became independent and no longer depended on his parents. Even though at that time he was just a fresh graduate.
Solace only had pizza, burgers, and soft drinks because after their break, they weren't tortured any more. His own manager still thanked him because he said he wouldn't touch it again.
Yes, he's a great person because whatever comes out of his mouth, that's if he doesn't really like the performance of his models.
But he's the CEO, right? He still took care of his employees and also her models. It's not possible that he doesn't care about his staff because it's possible that he could be sued in no time.
He doesn't want that to happen and he will have a bad record with the police. He doesn't want to disappoint his staff who have a lot of respect for him and are already known for being cursed.
His cellphone rang and when he looked at it, it was just his mommy calling.
"Yes, Mom?" he answered.
"Trixie, child. When will you visit our house again? The last time we met was last month, ah," he said immediately from the other line.
"Dad and I will visit you soon, Mommy. Don't do it now because we are busy with the new release of our shoes, eh," she said and she knew that her mother was already frowning at this time. Who wouldn't if your own child rejects you even though he still wants to see you?
"Son, well..."
"It's really great if you could please me, Mommy. Alright, I'll pass by our house now. Stop frowning!" he said laughing.
"Trixie, I'm not frowning, son. I can smile now!" he said and he heard her loud laugh.
He just shook his head at his mommy's reaction. It also said goodbye to him.
Solace only had pizza, burgers, and soft drinks because after their break, they weren't tortured any more. His own manager still thanked him because he said he wouldn't touch it again.
Yes, he's a great person because whatever comes out of his mouth, that's if he doesn't really like the performance of his models.
But he's the CEO, right? He still took care of his employees and also her models. It's not possible that he doesn't care about his staff because it's possible that he could be sued in no time.
He doesn't want that to happen and he will have a bad record with the police. He doesn't want to disappoint his staff who have a lot of respect for him and are already known for being cursed.
His cellphone rang and when he looked at it, it was just his mommy calling.
"Yes, Mom?" he answered.
"Trixie, child. When will you visit our house again? The last time we met was last month, ah," he said immediately from the other line.
"Dad and I will visit you soon, Mommy. Don't do it now because we are busy with the new release of our shoes, eh," she said and she knew that her mother was already frowning at this time. Who wouldn't if your own child rejects you even though he still wants to see you?
"Son, well..."
"It's really great if you could please me, Mommy. Alright, I'll pass by our house now. Stop frowning!" he said laughing.
"Trixie, I'm not frowning, son. I can smile now!" he said and he heard her loud laugh.
He just shook his head at his mommy's reaction. It also said goodbye to him.
Wade SMILES as he looks at the precious rings. They are so beautiful that he almost can't choose anymore because they are really beautiful but he has to choose more because he is excited about what will happen later. This was one of the opportunities he was waiting for.
"Miss, what's the best thing about it? can you help me It's so beautiful that I'm having a hard time choosing," he said shyly to the saleslady and she smiled sweetly at him.
"Is this like your marriage proposal to your girlfriend, Sir?" he asked her politely. He nodded in response. "What kind of woman is your girlfriend, Sir?" he asked again while looking at the rings already lined up.
"Uhm... She's a model," he answered because that was the only thing he could say so that the woman wouldn't be in trouble.
But Molly Allison, his long-term girlfriend, is really nice. He was also caring and considerate, so that was one of the things he liked about Molly. It's not snobbish and it's still very approachable.
He knew the girl when they were still in high school until they became friends, but when they both went to college, he broke up with her. He only answered when they were in their third year of college.
So the two of them have been in a relationship for almost ten years. Only now did he think of proposing to his girlfriend. It's not because he's not ready or he's just having second thoughts.
He knows that Molly's dream is to become a model and that it will be successful, for the sake of her parents. He is like that, so they enjoy their relationship as lovers first. They love each other. That's what he knew they felt.
Now he knows that his girlfriend will not reject his marriage proposal. He doesn't see any other woman that he will love and become his wife, so for him, he knows that Molly is the woman he will be with forever.
"Here, Sir. I'm sure he will like that and won't think twice about rejecting your offer to marry him," he said. He really believed that the saleslady had flowery words because she knew how to salestalk with her customers but it was a big help for her.
He looked at the ring with the white diamond, it was just the right size but not too small.
"Thank you, Miss," he said and he also paid after.
He just put the velvet box in his pants pocket then he came out of the jewelry shop. He went to the parking space where his Bercedes-benz car was also parked.
Wade Hansley Esquivias, 30-year-old. Kind, humble, with a good heart and serious about his work. He is a businessman who owns Esquivias Car Rental which they even imported from abroad. All the cars they import are limited edition and only rich people, politicians visit his company just to buy a new car.
He also likes to collect sports cars and the price of these is not just because they can reach millions. Because of his being a good person, he was blessed with a beautiful and kind girlfriend, that is Molly Allison. Although their relationship is only a secret.
But he has a lot of confidence. If he proposes to her, he knows that she will answer him and that's when he will be introduced as her boyfriend.
He opened the door of his car and got in. The seatbelt was attached to his body and then he started driving.
He took his cellphone and connected it to his speaker. He called his girlfriend and made several rings before she answered his call.
"Babe, where are you?" he asked.
"Why?" he asked her sparingly. He was surprised at first because he didn't seem to be in the mood to speak because his voice was lifeless.
"I want to see you now, eh. You're not busy, are you? I have reserved a table at a fancy restaurant. Let's eat outside, babe," he said with a smile.
"Okay."
"I'll just pick you up," he said.
"No, I'll just go. Just tell me which restaurant we're going to eat dinner at."
"Okay. Bye, I love you," he said. He waited for her to answer and he thought he wouldn't answer anymore. Because he could hear her sighing.
"I love you too, babe," he replied and his smile widened. His heart was beating fast. He really loves Molly and there is nothing more he can ask for than her answer to his marriage proposal later.
He finally called his best friend, Railey Valeroso, a chef and owner of a large and famous restaurant in the country that has also branched out into many other countries.
"Just you, Wade," his friend replied when he said he wanted to make a reservation at his restaurant.
"Thank you, brother."
"Do you have plans to marry your long-term girlfriend? You must now have children. You have been in a relationship for over ten years. But you are still lovers," he told her to which she nodded.
"We're not in a hurry, Railey. You really only got married to Venice earlier, bro," he said. Venice is his wife and also Molly's best friend.
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"Bro, if you don't really love Molly, I will really fix you with another girl. Look, your relationship with him is still a secret? Which guy has been modeling with her. I really wonder if he really loves you and can hide you from everyone. You are also successful, ah. You are the type of man who is not ashamed to be known as her boyfriend."
"I know that, Railey. But the important thing is that we love each other. Even though our relationship was only until we were lovers," he said, making her sigh from the other line.
"Wade, I'm your friend and I'm just really concerned about him. Well, you're not getting any younger either. You're going to miss the calendar, bro," he reminded him, which made him laugh.
"Yes. Thanks for the concern. But wish me luck," he said.
"Goodluck then," he said to her then he hung up.
What he said made him think that which man has been his partner in modeling what kind of clothes. That is not unknown to him. The girl often informs him that he has a new partner, so he really distrusts his girlfriends.
He wouldn't do something that might hurt her feelings. He also feels that she loves him.
Before everything, Wade decided to go to a clothing line to buy something nice to wear for later. He should prepare for himself.
He chose to visit the building owned by the Garcia family, one of the famous clothing lines here in the Philippines. When he got there, he got down and went inside.
The saleslady greeted him and he only responded with a smile. He went to the male section and began to choose.
He sees many suits and coats. It's also beautiful but it's really hard for him to choose. Because maybe he is acting like this out of excitement.
He is really quick to choose things. Only now he really struggled.
He took the maroon suit and examined its fabric carefully. It was thick but he was sure it wasn't hot. He walked over to the big mirror and put the clothes on his body. He nodded. Because its color suits her complexion. He is mestizo and also tall.
He was once mistaken for a model because of his height, but he never once considered entering that industry. It's okay for him to be a CEO of his car rental company.
"Wear it if you want, Sir. So you can be sure if it fits you and if it's appropriate," the saleslady told him. He shook his head.
"No, it's fine. I will just pay at the counter," he said with a smile. He took the suit from him and he followed the woman but she stopped him. "I will choose shoes and necktie first," he said. With the two things he was going to buy, he didn't have any more trouble because he had already based them on the color of his clothes, then they went to the counter and he paid his bills there.
"Here it is, Sir. Thank you and please come again," said the woman at the counter.
"Thank you."
His family is also one of the richest. Being an entrepreneur is really in their blood. His partner's business is also a big company.
Esquivias Real Estate Company, only his is really different because they import cars. They only have two siblings and their youngest is a girl. His Mommy and Daddy are kind, so they support him in his chosen business.
Without their help, his business would not be successful. So he knows that the parents themselves are the key for the good future of their children. So he loves them very much.
"We're going home EARLY today, guys. So your works that have not been finished today will be finished tomorrow," said Trixie to her staff who she accompanied by clapping to get their attention.
"Yes, Ms. Trixie."
"Thank you!" He just smiled at them then he went to his office. Prepared himself to leave.
Because he is about to go to their house to visit his beloved parents, namely his Mommy who scolds him. He put aside all the papers scattered on his office table and put his drawing book back inside his backpack. The ones that are no longer needed are also discarded by him.
He often brings it, because there are times when he thinks of new shoes. He is still productive when it comes to his passion, so many admire him.
"But I am alone in this world. We are all like that," he said.
"What is that, Ms. Trixie?" He was surprised when his secretary suddenly appeared.
"What are you, Joanna! Knock first before entering my office! This boy really, oh! Why are you so surprised, huh?!" he exclaimed. Instead of being afraid of him because of his raised voice, his secretary just laughed softly. He's really used to it because he's really used to it, eh.
"Uh, Ms. Trixie, I was able to knock a while ago, but I think you're thinking about the depth. You didn't even hear it. Shall I say it again?" it said to him. He raised an eyebrow because he did what he wanted to happen. The knock on the door. Really, oh.
"What do you want?" he asked and slung his black backpack over his shoulder.
"I'll just pass on the reports, Ms. Trixie, you need to read this right away. The other branch has demands because the shoes you designed just this week hit the market," he explained to her and she nodded. It's really reliable at work.
"Alright, it's mine. I'll review it first," he said to her and took the folder he was holding. It does have a thickness.
Joanna Bardot, she is his secretary and they are the same age. One of his staff that he trusts and works hard. Not only that, he is also smart so he is really afraid of losing him. Because he knows he won't be able to find a new secretary like this. It is also really alone in the world. We are all unique.
"Are you going home too? That's new, Ms. Trixie, ah. Do you have a date today?" this is a curious question. Just go home early and have a date right away? Couldn't he just want to go home early because he's going to visit his Mommy and Daddy?
He is only slightly strict but they often work overtime in their company, which is different from what they are paid and his staff go home before him. Because he still has some paperwork to deal with and the office table must be cleaned before he goes home.
"Do you want us to work overtime, Secretary Bardot?" he asked her with raised eyebrows and she tightly closed her mouth.
"Oh, no. All right, Ms. Trixie, I'll go first!" he said then came out of his office. He finally shook his head and decided to leave his building.
His working place is far from the subdivision where his parents are staying. Because he has his own condo and he really only sleeps there. He rarely comes home to their mansion. His only younger sister, Lixia, was there.
This is just a college student. He is close to him and sometimes even asks him for an allowance even though it is the size of the allowance that their Daddy gives. He also needs to have something to be fair. He is not stingy and hates his brother. He gives what he wants. He only advises him not to be too much of a spoiled brat son and brother because that is a pain for him Trixie.
He also wants his brother to be independent so that he can learn how to live on his own and not ask for any help from their parents, especially financially. It should have known something about that earlier.
"Let's go home. Mommy is always messaging me," he said as he focused his attention on the screen of his cellphone. He snorted because of the message he read from his mother.
Where is he supposed to be or is he supposed to be on the way? Is it close or something? But what made him smile more was that he reminded him to be careful when driving his car.
"It's okay, Mommy. I'm on my way," he said and typed a reply for his mother on his keyboard.
Before he leaves, he will first pass by his favorite bakery. He often brings his favorite pandesal with tuna. That was his welcome to his parents. He got into his car and started maneuvering. But first he will go to the condo to change his clothes.
On the other hand, Wade was constantly looking at his wristwatch because he had been waiting for his girlfriend. Because he was already at the restaurant.
He had been waiting for it for over an hour but Molly had not yet arrived. It didn't say anything that its ex would be caught. Although his patience was still long, he still waited for its arrival. This is not the first time that it has been delayed in this instance.
Unless they go out together and head somewhere they want to go.
He stood up quickly and he thought it was his girlfriend who came but it turned out to be his best friend Railey.
He was wearing his chef's uniform. He didn't have a hat on his head but was wearing an apron. The attire of its profession is appropriate here. He is also married and has two children. He even became the godfather.
"You are really too excited. You thought he was the one who came so you know something else?" he said with a smile and he just scratched the back of his neck then he sat down again.
Its restaurant has its own VIP room and is located on the second floor. It is worth making a reservation because the food served at its restaurant is delicious.
"Of course, but I'm also nervous, eh. And it's also one of my dreams. The one who is forever tied to him," he said and he sat down at the other table. He even crossed his arms over his chest.
"As long as you will be happy in your married life. I also have confidence in Molly, Wade. But also because of what my husband told me, that was reduced a little. He said that the only thing in his best friend's heart is his career, how it will get better. For me, he really couldn't ask for anything more. His career is already good, he is well known and popular here," he said at length.
"I know that, Railey."
"His future with you is also secure. You can revive her without her career. He can just stay in your future house and give him a child," he said and he laughed.
"I like that too. I like the idea of us having children, but he's not ready yet," he excused. He really wanted him and Molly to have children.
"Don't tell me that for more than ten years of your relationship, nothing has happened to you?" it was a surprised question. He laughed again.
"There is, we are active in that matter but we are using protection because he doesn't want us to have children yet. Because if that happens, his career is over. I don't want him tied to something he doesn't want, bro. So I really respect his decisions," he said.