“Hello, good morning everyone. I’m sorry I was late. I just came from America yesterday, so I was exhausted. I just fell asleep, so I didn’t wake up early earlier.” The woman smiled as she talked to us.

“Oh! No worries, I’m Chelsea Lee, the CEO of this company. This is Carlos Gomez, our partner of the projects we will talk about today. Ahm! May I know your name, please?

“Oh! I’m sorry Ms. Lee. I forgot to introduce myself to all of you. I am Divina Alcantara, you can call me Divina or Ms. Alcantara. Nice to meet you. ”

“Same to you, Ms. Alcantara, you can sit now so that we will start our meeting.” Said, Chelsea.

“Thank you, Ms. Lee, ahm shall I seat here beside you Mr. Gomez?” said Divina. “Ah! Yes, okay sure!” Carlos answered.

Carlos was nervous when he saw Divina. Who is Divina in Carlos’ life?

Chelsea discussed the project they would do. After their meeting, Divina left immediately, but Carlos followed her to the parking area.

“Divine! Carlos held Divina’s hand.

“Excuse me! Let go of my hand. And by the way, Carlos, don’t you dare to hold my hands.” Said Divina while looking him in sharp eyes.

“What are you doing here? Why did you return to the Philippines? ”

“Excuse me? Why are you banning me? Are you the owner of the Philippines? For your information, I grew up in the Philippines, so you have no right to tell me what to do. ”

“My life is quiet Divina, and now you are here again for what? For you to mess up my life again!

“Haha! Are you stupid, Carlos? Who was the first mess in life, aren’t you? What you did to me was even worse. So leave me alone. It’s none of your business if I invested in Chelsea’s company. Why are you scared? Are you afraid Chelsea will find out something about the two of us? ”

“Shut up Divina! Just withdraw your investment in their company. ”

“Why are you dictating to me? You have no right to dictate to me because it is my decision. ”

They just kept quiet when Chelsea arrived.

“Oh! You two are here. Sorry, did I interrupt?

“No, Chelsea, it’s fine. Ms. Alcantara and I just talked, but she’s also leaving, isn’t she Ms. Alcantara?

“Ah! Yes, Ms. Lee. Maybe Mom and dad are already waiting for dinner because we are at home. Thank you for your discussion about the project. I will assure you I have full support whatever the project we come up with. See you next time! Divina said goodbye to us.

“No worries, I will update you. Thank you also for attending. Sorry, the meeting is urgent. We’re still busy with your rest. I didn’t know you came back from America yesterday.” I answer her.

“That’s okay. It’s my responsibility if you attend on behalf of our company. Worth it for me to attend. Bye!

Divina left. Carlos would have come with me, but I told him that Amalia and I had a walk. So he just met Richard.

“Oh! Cousin, why did you suddenly get called?

“You can’t believe what I’m saying Richard, do you know Divina is back from America!”

“What? So what are your plans now? What if Uncle and Auntie knew that ?!

“I do not know! How can this be? I still plan to court Chelsea and get married? ”

“Oh! Are you serious there?

“I don’t know yet, but I’m just sure this is my way for me to avenge my father’s death,” Carlos replied angrily.

“I understand you cousin, but what if they find out your plan?”

“They will not know until no one speaks. Only you know my secret, so if you don’t speak, no one will know. Promise me that. ”

“I know if what you’re planning is wrong, cousin, but, because you’re a cousin, even if it’s wrong, it will remain a secret.”

They talked to Chelsea and her parents about Divina’s arrival.

“How was your meeting Chelsea?”

“So far, so good, dad. Ms. Alcantara likes the proposal. By the way, dad, how did you know that Ms. Alcantara is in our company and she will join our new project?” wondering if Dad asked.

“We will meet Divina’s parents. Time your Mom and I went on a business trip to America. She attended the conference there, so we talked.”

“Ah! That’s why. But she looks nice and approachable, so I am not required to present a proposal in front of the board.” Chelsea replied, smiling.

“Oh! That would be great.” For the first time, Dad appreciated me.

“Congrats, sis, keep up the good work,” Emme replied.

“Thank you, Emme dad. After this project, can I hand over my position as CEO of Emme? Hope you won’t misunderstand my decision, dad. ”

“Why Emme? Mom asked me.

“I thought as I did my best part again, so I also want to rest and, of course, be able to get married and have my family. I’m not getting younger, dad. ”

Daddy didn’t say a word. I don’t know if he will allow me to resign to take care of myself.

“I don’t know what I’m going to answer, Chelsea. First, think about whether you’re ready for your decision,” Dad answered me.

“Yes sis, besides I’m not ready to be the CEO of our company.”

“Emme, I believe in you. I know if you can, you inherited it from me, so please give me the freedom to decide for my happiness. I’ve been working in the company for how many years, maybe I can give time to myself.”

I beg them.

They did not answer me. Everything is just quiet. I’m sad. I feel like they still want me to spend all my time with them and the company, but what about me?

Our dinner ended without us talking. I was stressed, so I called Amalia to let us out for a while.

“Amalia, are you free today?”

“Yes, I’m just at home. Why is there a problem?”

“It’s not a serious problem, but I just want to talk. Can I go there with you? ”

“Of course, I’ll wait for you here.”

I never said goodbye to my parents. I immediately went to Amalia’s house.

“Good evening Mrs. Cora,” I said to Mrs. Cora is Amalia’s mother. “Oh! Chelsea, it’s you. Good evening, come in. Amalia said you were going to come here, so she said she was in the kitchen today to get ready for you to eat. ”

“Ah! Is that so! But I’m still full, we just finished eating. But I’ll just go with you.” I said to Mrs. Cora.

They were already at the dinner table. Amalia’s father had just arrived.

“Chelsea, how is your job as CEO?”

“It’s okay, Mr. Arnaldo. It’s stressful sometimes, but that’s really how you have to face the obligation.” I replied to Mr. Arnaldo.

“Yes dad, Chelsea is very hardworking. That’s why she doesn’t have time to have a love life. There was something wrong with her, we saw at their event. He is the head server of their team in case my friend is chosen.” Amalia’s teasing.

“Oh! She’s serious oh! Not like that. Maybe it’s not time for me to fall in love again, there’s also the right time. ”

“You’re right, Chelsea, but don’t restrain yourself if you like something. Grab first because life is too short to be sad always.” Mrs. Cora advises me.

“Thank you for your concern for me. Let me find one for myself one day. ”

“We will pray for that, sis Chelsea. To make you happy, too.” Joey replied.

“You are Joey! The size first, I remember when you were a child. Amalia and I would take you to the mall, you were just a toy. Haha! ”

“Haha! Yes, it’s good that your sister Chelsea is rich. She bought everything you want to thank him.” Amalia replied.

“Haha! Thank you, sis Chelsea, you are so kind. ”

Amalia and I first went for a walk along the beach. It feels so good to breathe fresh air, unlike in Manila, where only car smoke can be inhaled.

“So, what do you want to tell me?”

“Ah! Amalia, I would have planned to take a fifteen-day vacation to meditate. I told my family that after the project, I will resign and Emme will replace me. ”

“Really! Why? Are you tired of being CEO? ”

“Not like that! I just want to give myself time to be happy and less stressed. ”

“Okay! I understand your point. So when are you going on vacation?

“On Monday, let’s have a meeting! When we also talk about our previous contract achievements, we plan to have a two-day workshop so that everyone can enjoy it, but after my vacation, we do that. ”

“Okay! I don’t have a problem with that. I will just make an agenda for Ms. Sofia for all department heads. ”

“Thank you, Amalia, it’s good to be there to help me.” I smiled at Amalia and hugged her.

“Asus, what are you? That’s okay, what are friends for?

The weekends are over. Back in the office, Amalia did what we talked about, so everyone gathered for the urgent meeting.

“Good morning, Ms. Lee. ”

“Good morning, Richard. What did I hear you haven’t finished what I’m asking you to do. What did you do on the weekends?

“Ahm, sorry Ms. Lee, my cousin and I just talked. ”

“You talked for two days with your cousin? C’mon Richard fixes the work because we don’t play here in the company.” Disgusted, I said to Richard.

“I’m sorry Ms. Lee. ”

“All right, after the meeting, you finish it, but you choose. Will you finish it or will you fire here?

“Okay, Ms. Lee.” Chelsea is kind if her staff follows what she does, but she also has bad manners if they don’t finish what they are asked to do.

Where will Chelsea go on vacation? What events will happen on Chelsea’s vacation?