UNVEILING DESTINY'S SURPRISE

wever, when I made my debut, I was determined to celebrate it in a way that was truly memorable for me. Instead of throwing a party, I decided to embark on

o far from home, and suggested that it would be better i

ey suggested that it would be more beneficial to go on a tour with an issue or topic we were passionate about. In this way, we could work with pleasure, have a grea

. It was a liberating and exhilarating experience, and it allowed me to be completely free and independent. During our travels, we discover

erience. It taught me that there is so much more to life than just parties and celebrations. It showed me the extensive beauty of the world and the

throwing a lavish celebration that would introduce me to their social world via the media. Up until this point, I had largely lived in the shadows, as my parents had never publicly recognized me as the

hter in a family that had previously only publicly acknowledged their sons, the attention and scrutiny that would come with a public introduction could be overwhelming for a young girl

celebrating the birth of her only daughter and acknowledging the role that public recognition could play in shaping my future. While the decision to publicly introduce me was not witho

n to crowds left me feeling like a fake piece of plastic. Crowds only ever seemed to favour one's work potential; outside of business dealings, they were fickle and unreliable. I couldn't stomach the idea of being caugh

persuaded me to attend the marvelous anniversary ce

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Saturday, but I declined since I wanted some alone time. AYA and JM visited me while I was watching a Korean series on Netflix and got hooked on it. Despite my phone being

referred to stay home and relax. However, my friend seemed to have a very different opinion. As she began to speak, I co

a lot of papas boys out there, and you know what that means. These are eligible bache

trategy for getting me to come out and party, but I remained steadfast in my choice to stay at home. S

bachelors. After all, I was still single, and it was always fun to flirt and mingle with new people. But at the same ti

a few hours, but only if we could come back early. With a huge smile on her face, sh

a single one as seasoned as us. Luckily for us, our tower

As I savored the different wines being passed around, my drinking remained in check and I relished in the

f place. Taking a seat near the babbling fountain, I reveled in the fresh air and gazed at the jovial bunch of men nearb

t that wasn't all - I suddenly felt tipsy, my tongue loosened and I became quite the chatterbox. Alcohol sure packs

d gathering into a wild disco scene, suffocating my senses. The heat in th

ey were the only ones in the room. Their eyes seemed to linger on us without any sense of restraint

my friends anymore. It became clear to me that I had

even featured in a men's magazine. You're quite the catch, Mr

't want my name splashed across

that Xyriel Montefalcon is your age. You're getting

could choose to marry someone just

ha"..they a

your vocabulary, remember? You really drank too much this time, let's stop drinking today

trip tomorrow? Has your merger

with a sense of anticipation. In that moment, a distinguished gentleman approached the group. De

ee. What's new?" exclaimed the man,

plans for us today. She wants to tie the knot, can you

ed from the group, their spirits high an

second now?" They were all in on the joke, ribbing

ear," the suave judge beck

ry always arrives with the proper marital accout

nce before one spoke up. "She's right here, Judge. But

! Startled, I gazed around in confusion, wondering why the strangers found me so captivating. Had I wandere

u enjoying the festiv

out a meek response, "

lable," causing my eyes to twinkle and a laugh to escape my lips. Introducing myself as Si

er what Juan wanted from me. "And what can I do

ell, and even those I don't yet. This is what it's like when you're drunk; you tend to

romise it'll be enjoyable, and there's no need to worry as it's comple

better not be something foolish. Yo

is it?" JM suddenly appeared out of nowhere, leav

this lovely lady happe

lly, we were hoping you'd be willing to particip

st like a wedding! We definitely need more wi

instant... Miguel, being the savvy one he is, decided to

an of the hour..." Our fearless leader Juan Miguel b