atement, intending to steal the spotlight the moment they walked in. They wanted to make an unforgettable impression, and they knew that everyone's eyes woul

. The handsome guests, friends of Melissa's older brother, immediately looked them over

se than she had imagined. The guest list was impressive, the kind of high-caliber cro

nvince you to come to my party," Jed, the

a party like this once in a while," G

g to make it because you didn't reply to my messages," Jed

y, welcome back!" Gypsy beamed, tapping hi

, don't worry about it. I

t. Positioned right in the center, the beauty of the two girls was unmistakably on display. They were the only

t friend, Gypsy," Jed introduced them to his friends. One by o

t smile at the situation, but deep down, she was bothered. Her best friend, who had been nearly in tears just days ago after discovering Tristan had cheated, now

As Melissa, ever the forgiving soul, easily let go of past pain, Gypsy was left sitting there, th

some eyeing her already. The night was just beginning, and she had no idea what it would bring. But one thing was fo

. In fact, some of them were even subtly flirting with her, trying to get her attention. Tyron Velasquez, a neurologist, was p

he party were showing similar interest. But as she had already mentioned to Melissa, she had no interest

on her. Every time she looked around, there were pairs of eyes watching her, seemingly waiting for the perfect mom

of asking you out," Tyron said, flashing a c

she replied, hopi

e some time when you're not busy?"

d tell he wasn't going to give up that easily. Maybe she would humor him this time and say yes,

who had been listening in, co

s eye on you, Gypsy," Jed teased,

, it's impossible not to," Tyr

he's not into doctors. She's got a thing for engineers," he said, half-joking

bit better-she wasn't alone in her preferences, at least. The night was young, and the game

to turn down Tyron," Jed tease

t Jed's comment. Everyone's attention shifted to Gypsy, and she

e tried to brush it off. It wasn't like she wanted to be rude, but she jus

an who only wants an engineer, maybe I wouldn't have bothere

t an engineer," Knight inte

not an engineer either,"

s are engineers!" another voice

all fun and games, but she couldn't help but feel a little embarras

's embarrassing," she whispered to Jed,

yps. I know you're not into them. You'd have probably ended

yes. "Thanks for t

elissa off with her boyfriend, she felt a bit out of place. She looked around the room, but she couldn't find anyone to talk to. It was starting to feel lik

rom Jed, saying she was

troom, her ears perked up at

rs, Drake Mortel is back?!" sa

ssful engineer?" asked the

t does he look like now?"

back, and let me tell you, his body looks amazing,

s name was often mentioned in professional circles, especially for his achievements and good looks. She had no idea he was

face? Maybe he is ugly and a freaked " one o

ther people's conversations, but someth

to awaken something inside her, like

Just hearing it made her realize he was exact

ust from the sound of his name. She had met Clarence Tecson and Trent Ragoza at the party, two of the Philippines' proud figures

e Mo

ke M

ghts. She almost forgot her best friend Melissa's nam

placed in her locker by her admirers. It all

wever, lately, their persistence had begun to annoy her. No matte

ing, just let me court you!" sho

take you ou

in us at

I lik

you to the m

he went-class, the canteen, the mall, a restaurant-someone was

rid of me!?" she fin

CAN EVEN COME CLOSE TO HIM. DO YOU

o heard her stopped in their tracks.

the room seemed to shift. What was it about Drake Mortel

r door. She glanced at her clock-6:00 in the mornin

Open t

r mom. She knew something serious must be going on

t's the matter?" she aske

that your boyfriend is Drake Mortel?" her

't know wh

e did you

ts way to her mother. And the way her mom w

I want from you. Don't break up with him. The future I w

" Gypsy said, feeling confused. Her mom jus

I told you," her mom said, turni

ven those that lasted only a few months. But now, after pretending to be Drake Mor

having a boyfriend was to get her persistent suitors off her back, especially since she couldn't get

ive impact her lie would ha

ow!" Melissa's voice screamed from across

uh

e her a pla

you didn't tell me you were dating Drake Mortel! T

was just a joke! I was pretendin

widened, her

serious? That w

Gypsy said, tryin

ublished about it. Do you have any idea what kind of mess you've gotten yourself into? An

know him. Who is he?" G

ss world. Everyone is interested in him. Why? Because he's

orld'? He's not a businessman, he'

ering is his

er lie, she was sure he would do something bad to her. Especially since no one knew what his face look

do?" Gypsy asked, her

e," Melissa advise

e things got more complicated, she need

s. We need to hold a press

e, Melissa called their

with Reporter Reyes, Gypsy wa

late. Your mom

Be straight with

earlier this morning. She confirmed that y

HA

yet, she's not ready to face t