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Chapter 1 — Prologue

(Jeff’s POV’s)
I keep on asking myself after I parked my car.
Before opening the door, I closed my eyes and asked myself once more…
Am I doing the right thing? Do I really have to be stubborn? Do I need to be disdainful? Tsk.
This is my last chance to save my business and predominantly, my pride.
I don’t need their help either. Sigh. Thinking about my family fortunes. Tsk. I need to show them that I can do something better.
That crap tradition! I hated it!
"Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them."
It easily to give up right? Specially to this bulsh*t world, who judge you to what you have!
I picked up a violet folder and rolled catalan at the backseat. It is the blueprint.
This time I need a good luck. Yeah. I will give on my last alas for this project. This should work. If not, it would give a big shame on my family. No. Not at all to my family who's going to suffer in mortification. The problem here is my own family. They will humilate me, mock me, belittle and treat as a doormat.
I belong to a family that has strong belief in good and bad fortune. Well, I guess, it’s because… Us, being half-Chinese has inherited the lineage traits of being competitive and business minded.
That's bulsh*t!
Sigh. I have to fight.
I hope this morning would be lucky enough for me.
I gently open the door, sighed again as I went out. Still my mind ranging in thousand thougts about this day. When someone bulsh*t shout commanding me to...
“Heeeyyyy!! Keep out of the way!” before I could even turn, I felt her body bumped into mine, which caused us to knocked down on the floor.
“Oouchhh!” as I gather myself to unexpected things like this!
She was right on top of me.
“So-Sorry.” She immediately stood up while I still found myself sitting on the floor. Trying to cope my sight because my head hit the floor.
“Are you okay? I didn’t really mean to--." she was in panic. Then decided to pick the papers scattered on the floor. I immediately get up as well.
“Here.” gives me the papers she collect.. “Sorry.” she added.
“Oh God! Will my misfortune start with this again?! And, do I really have to receive sorry in return?! I am tired of it!” Words I want to utter in this damn world! Sh*t!
“Sorry, I was really in a hur—.”
“Fu*ck!” Yes! This is really a f*cking day!
I immediately noticed how shock she was. Her face turn pailed.
“I’m sorry.” She said once more giving the rolled catalan. I grab it with anger on my face. She bowed at me…
“I’m really sorry.” She apologized again before getting her skateboard. Turning her back to me. But I feel insulted when she faced me again.
“Sir, it is a good day to be mean! You wouldn’t really have blessing because of your attitude! Anyways, it’s your loss. I’m really sorry. Goodluck! Have a great day!” and giving me a damn sarcastic grin. That bitch really deserved my cursed a while ago. I don’t even feel a guilt! DAMN!
Have a great day?
Wow. Tss! She already ruined my day!
Well, maybe she’s right! Wishing me good luck on my unfortunate day! Tsk!
I was about to leave when I saw wristlet.. I picked it up. It was a lucky charm bracelet.
I guess it is hers. Looking on her direction. Then my sight a while ago to her flash in my memory…
Her bright smile, full of positivity. Then I looked at the bracelet again…
This might be her lucky charm to avoid misfortune. Right?
Nothing would be gone if I would try to rely on luck of this thing. Not bad.
(Missamy Charm’s POV)
Crazy I am right?
I am a morning person. Who enthusiastically welcomes the brand-new day with a positive vibe! Who don't want it? Want a slap? Everyone wants a good MORNING!
This is me! Charmieeee! Not a napkin pad brand. Hahaha. I am using Modess and sister instead.
I usually wake up before the sun gape to the new day and make it’s duty, to give a madness sophisticated morning light! Well, he is my first competitor. THE SUN. Don’t ever try to defeat me.
I am an optimistic type of person and one thing you would really love about me is, I really have strong self-esteem and terrific self-made craziness rooster in the town. Some said, I am a happy-go-lucky lass. No. I believe, if you start your day kicking for good, it will be ended lovely!
As I face the new day, I use to paint my face with smile. Even I look really insane. Keep that discipline Charm!
I grab the little mirror beside my bed. Look at my face that automatically makes my smile bigger. The creature I am looking was beautiful. INDEED BEAUTIFUL!
Breathe in… Breathe out… Everything’s perfect like the fresh air I breathe!
Breathe in… Breathe out… I love myself! I love everyone! I love everything around me!
Breathe in… Breathe out… I’m kind, alert, enthusiastic and most of all! I am beautiful!
Breathe in… Breathe out…
I close my eyes.
I praise and thank you Almighty Father for this wonderful day.
Please guide me…
Us …
And everyone!
I love you papa God! And a lot of thanks in advance!
Amen!
Words I utter before jump out of my bed. Then it’s time for gymnastic behavior!
Fix my bed…
Run to the bathroom and do my morning necessities! Stretching my body in case I have a chance to grow tall.
Running to our petite terrace. Making loud noise. Errr… I don’t think so I didn’t wake someone else. Hehehe. With the roosters, I SCREAM….
( Missamy Charm POV's )
“Good morning Uncle Bert!” These words came out of my mouth as I look down, which an old man passed by. It is Uncle Bert, and whoever old man I deal with, I address him uncle and auntie, even we are not blood related. It shows thoughtfulness somehow.
Before he raised his head, I put my hands in my armpit since I didn’t yet plunked the trees.
Oh my virgin forest! Hehehe.
“You’ll be lucky selling your goods today!” I added as he walks down the street early in the morning to sell soy pudding. With a big smile drawn into his face he proudly replied...
“I know right. I’m sure it would be sold out! You say so!” That’s the spirit Uncle Bert!
I wave at him, then stared at the sky.
Then, I sigh and realize how amazing this day is... forever. That others never witness this early sentiment.
I close my eyes again and feel God’s presence in me. Words of praises and gratitude were pronounced by me without even realizing it.
Since I wanted to share this joyful feeling…. I insanely shouted again.
“GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!” Hoping to give good vibes to everyone.
Aling Marta turned on her lights. My first goal unlocked! Serve as the alarm clock of my neighborhood.
“Good morning Ms. Mart—.” I was about to greet her when someone toss a towel to me. That make me a bride under her darky veil. LOL.
As I turned to the killjoy… I make sure I am that resentful spirit. But...
“Are you one of the roosters in this town? You making noise early in the morning? I hope you get an income for it.”, and there goes my brother Carlo. A business-minded and everything to him, MONEY.
“Good morning my beloved brother!” I respond happily set aside his sardonic face. “Stop frowning you should…” I walked towards him. Hold his cheeks and make him smile with my fingers.
“Stop being mean brother, you should always be happy! Greet the morning with happiness. As if there is no tomorrow!”
I am a sweet little sister doing this to him. But he just gets rid of my hands from holding his face as he greets me…
“Morning.” in his very cold tone. As if the whole world was giving him a lot of burden!
No brother! Don’t be stupid! The earth is floating and circling moving to its orbit. It’s not your job!
Like a kid, I insisted him to greet me again.
“You need to great me brother Carlos a joyous Good morning!” since “Morning.” seems so meaningless for me and hurt my enthusiasm.
He takes the towel and… pay me what I want!
“Good morning.” Complete yet emotionless.
Okay. That would be good enough.
“This is a really great day brother! Why don’t you bother to give me a smile?” talking while following him.
“Huh? Really? We’ll see.” while putting the towel on his shoulders.
“Brother you’re so pessimist! It’s bad! You know that!” then bumped his butt. And laughed when he lost his balance. Is he not eating something?
“Good Morning Carlos, my brother dear.” Ahahaha. I turn back and go to the kitchen.
Little Devil I am right?

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Chapter 2 — Soon, Right After Your Wedding

( Missamy Charm POV's )
“Oh my gosh! I am not mistaken! I do really have a great day?! Breakfast is served!” I freak out. Looking to my brother who just recover for what I have done.
Hmmm? I wonder what’s new on him. Anyways…
“Thanks bro.” with my best smile. “Is it my birthday?” asking him as he joined me in dining table. He smirked and ...
“I don’t even waste my money to that kind occasion Charm. Such a waste.” He is thrifty. Too thrifty!
“Well, if it’s not my birthday then it’s yours? Right?” My brother grins. As if I don’t know his birthday.
“Tss. You should check the calendar. Too advance? You’re rushing, I’ll get old easily.”
“So, if no one is celebrating a birthday, what’s the occasion? You prepare this.” Because my brother is also an early bird. “Did you get promoted?” I consecutively asked while eating.
“Soon, right after your wedding.” that's an unexpectable respond. Is he starting to joke with me? Hehehe. Try me Carlos.
“Wedding?!” too fancy dream of mine. But I am not yet ready. Who would be ready if I haven’t met my groom? Duh… “What a word. Hello? Are you out of your mind? That would happen five years from now," showing my five fingers to him. "And that would only happen if… And only if, my prince charming has arrived!" as I clasp my hand then put it in my side of my check, daydreaming again.
But my brother... is not a joke, about being a killjoy.
He just kicked my feet under the table!
"And what’s the connection of my wedding to your promotion?” responding while recreating scenarios on my mind that make me smile. Multi-tasking is not a problem to me.
“You know what bro; I have a very good-looking Ideal man.” Come to me! My hubby!
Until my daydreaming cut by my brother by responds again.
“Five hours from now.” It is a jawdrop respond. I wonder, what he eaten last night?
He continues eating while giving me sarcastic look. I keep staring back to him.
“You know what; I’ve been wondering if you’re still dreaming bro. Five years seem too fast for you. You just converted it to five hours? Seriously? That’s ridiculous! And take note: I’m single." stating the fact. "I never had a boyfriend, and you haven’t met him yet. And hahahahaha! You will be the one to decide if he’s the right guy for me. He will still serve you just like he has to win your heart first before mine. I know you’ll let him do the old style of courtship.”
Kinda interesting brother. Ahahaha. I laugh as the thought playing in my mind. That man will fetch a water, cut a firewoods and sing a song to me at the window. (Harana, Filipino traditional Courtship)
“I‘m deadly serious Charm.” cutting my daydream again.
( Missamy Charm POV's )
I give him a playful look and I just find it amusing looking at his serious face.
“Are you sick?” that’s all I have left. I am out of words, maybe because he repeatedly put my bait respond to the trash. I want to end his joke. Or else I am the one who will be looser and do the dishes. But... he is really serious.
“Tss.” he abruptly stands and get something on the top of fridge. And return handing me a…
It’s a perfectly made red wedding invitation! I know it cost a lot to have this customized; I also want an invitation like this in my wedding.
“Who gave it? It’s so beautiful.”
“Open and read it.” he grimly said.
I don’t know what my brother’s thinking right now, I guess he’s having a good time of me. So, I opened it. It greeted me with smell of expensive lavender scent. I bet; this is from rich couple who will get married soon. They don’t think that this is only a waste of money. What if they cut the expenses and give the other to charity groups? Selfish…
Then… retaliate to my brother given tasked, I was so clueless when I read my name.
“Maria Missamy Charm Opiana.” I blurted to my brother. But I stop. The name was familiar to me. REALLY!
I looked back at my brother…
“It’s my name!” too stupid right? And my brother smiles devilishly. What? A bride?!
What? Wait? A bride?! Me?! Seriously?!!!
Then I cracked on laughter. My brother smile gone.
You don’t get me on this prank brother!
“You know bro, I’ll support you with this. As long as you’re having fun. HAHAHA!”
“Charm! I’m not playing with you! This is a serious matter.”
“Haha. I know! I know, you never played joke on me, right?”
His face... full of accusation. Want to shout at me with the wrods... "Don't be stupid Charm!"
( Missamy Charm POV's )
His phone rang and this interrupted our conversation. He left my sight and answer his phone.
At this moment I don’t know who’s dreaming between us. I glanced at the invitation again.
You wouldn’t believe me with this. Guess who’s my groom? LOL. Yeah you got me already Carlos. I surrender!
I can’t stop myself from laughing again.
What are you thinking Carlos? Should I send him to a psychiatrist? Honestly. He never pranks me! It is really funny. Not the type of brother I used to know.
Oh! I almost forgot to tell, who’s my groom? HAHAHA.
No other than JEFF LEE CHAN!
Yeah you read it right. He’s the CEO of a well-known entertainment industry and Stuff Manufacturer.
My brother playing me silly things. Did he eat something bad last night?
But you know what bro, in fairness he’s my type but out of reach. Nice game. I love it Bro Carlos! You got me there!
I know him since his name is so popular in our campus; however, someone has already stolen my heart, my beloved dear Lee Min Ho! So, I would never have an interest with that Jeff Lee Chan.
“Hey bro you just wasted a paper to print this. Instead of him, why not my dear Lee Min Ho. I am his hard-dying fan!” I see him hung up the phone.
“Charm get ready. Someone will be here in a few minutes.” a soldier tone of my brother.
“Get ready your face. I am going to keep this.”
“Charm!” he yelled.
Ouched. My ears.
I was shocked the way he acts; my bro looks really serious.
“Huh”? I answered pretending everything is fine.
“This is a serious matter. You’re getting married!”
It was all a prank Charm. Stay with it.
( Missamy Charm POV's )
“Has anyone ever told you that your face looks awful when you’re serious?"
“Charm!” He bawl, and this time I know it is real.
Ouch. Where’s your heart Carlos?
He’s not kidding.
“You’ll marry him, whether you like it or not.”
I showed him a serious look, yet I still smirk because I can’t really help it.
“Is this a game bro?” I asked him. He inhaled deeply.
“You’re right.”
I am that smart. Hahaha.
“This is a gamble for my boss to his family. I feel sorry that we’re going to get involved in this game. But don’t worry, you just have to marry him and follow the agreement. That’s it.”
“But, why? Why it has to be me?” Asking him with a confused face.... but I am cute.
“You’re good enough to step into the breach. Hypocrite. Acting like everything is fine. Tss.” He immediately answered back without any hesitation.
“What? What did you say?”
“You’re so pretentious. My boss will meet us later; You must sign the contract. I discuss you later the agreement and conditions.”
“Do I really need to do this?” I asked in a low tone of voice.
“Yes, you have to earn. You’re old enough.” He answered without even thinking if it would hurt my feelings or what. This brother of mind is a Business-minded. Tsk. Money. Everything to him is Money. But I can’t blame him.
Since… he sacrificed his time for me.
“My brother never dated a girl because….” I sighed leaving the reason in this situation.
“Charm, we only got each other, remember?” He reminded me.
And it struck me that he is right. We only got each other’s back after our parents died from accident. From then on, my brother Carlos raised me; He has been my everything since then. My guardian, mom, dad, and protector.
So, after internalizing what my bro meant, I’ve just decided to enjoy the game. It’s challenging and exciting. Of course, I’ll have the chance to help my brother who almost forgot to love just because of me.
But for me this is not just a game, a dare, or whatever you would want to call it. It’s for the sake of our future.
Let’s get on to the game lovable Charm!
Fighting!

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Chapter 3 — I Hate The Way He Talks

( Missamy Charm POV;s )
“Charm, they’re already downstairs.” My brother called me, and I immediately went down without even combing my hair.
“I’m coming.” I answered while binding my hair.
I hurriedly went down, and open the gate. There are two guys wearing black suit with matching black eyeglasses waiting. I waved my hands to greet them. Feeling close I am right?
In a little while, my brother followed wearing his formal clothes looking like a lawyer as if he will be going to a court trail.
It is too difficult to iron that uniform!
He directly goes inside the van and opened its door. He looked at me…
“Go inside.”
“Okay.” I replied feeling tension. Worrying not to do my part and my brother would lose his job.
On our way, I tried talking to my brother who’s busy with his tablet while glancing at the folder from time to time. And Yes, you’re right, he didn’t even answer me back. What a shame on me.
“You know what bro, I was just wondering why I am feeling nervous.”
Then whoa! I get his attention. Maybe because I am asking awhile ago with nonsense things.
“Chill. You’ll get more nervous when you’re already in front of him, that would be less than later, you’ll see. But you need not to worry Charm, he won’t eat you. He just don’t want noisy person. So, you better shut up your mouth. When he asked, you must answer him directly without any hesitation. Are we clear Charm?” He told me all these things without even looking at me.
So hilarious. My brother is really rare. You wouldn’t find a mean brother like him I’m telling you. HAHA
“Okay”. I answered back. “But I’m just really curious all this time, you’ve been working to him and you never ever mentioned that he’s your boss?”
“Because I don’t want to.” I hate the way he talks.
He’s really like that. He answers in a way that will end the conversation. No more, no less.
( Missamy Charm POV's )
“Is he kind?” I asked him.
My brother glance at me and gave me a very simple smile.
“Strict but kind.”
“Do you think we will be good together?”
“We’ll it depends on how long you can deal with him. But promise me, don’t give up Charm. Okay?”
“What do you mean?” with too much confusion on my face.
“Hmmm. To tell you the truth, he’s really strict. He is a Half-Chinese Man. So, it is understandable that he’s like that. Too perfectionist. And they have lots of family traditions. You better watch out.”
“Then, do you think he’ll also be strict to me?”
“You have to do what the agreement and conditions stated. That’s all. Nothing to worry Charm, if your obedient enough right? So, don’t feel nervous.”
He answered giving me peace of mind and sighed.
His phone rang again. His lap looks like a table with many things on top of it that has something to do in relation to his work.
He is a workaholic… a sacrifice for you Charm. Sigh.
Since he’s busy, I just enjoy sightseeing.
(Missamy Charm POV's )
We entered in a huge gate. The surrounding was filled with trees, that shades the road. I breath the fresh air, that make me calm a little.
Until…
We passed another gate?! And shocks… a gigantic mansion waiting for us.
Wow! That’s the only word I can described the surrounding. Ah! Splendid! Since in Alladin, that's the proper word for "undescridable feeling."
I was so amazed with the size of this house! The mesmerizing beauty of the garden that we passed through, with a car ride! Yeah! the garden is huge!
As the car stop at the front of the porch, I open my mouth with awe and shocked to the people who are in line, just to greet us.
Are you a prince brother?! I mean… Jeff Lee Chan… hehehe, he is rich, but I never thought like this.
My brother shoved me, guided going inside the house.
Those people who line up, bowed as we enter. Goddamn. Opsss… I cursed. Sorry. No need to bow! We are not royals, or what? I can’t accept it.
I got back into myself when….
“Stay here.” Carlos told me, and I answered with a nod while sitting on a soft sofa.
My brother signal one of the housemaids, says something and they both vanished into my sight.
Since no one’s around and I was really excited to take a look at the things on the living room. A very big guardian angel caught my attention. Wonderful! It was made of crystal and its sword is raised which seems to be guarding… a crystal box?
I really got curious.
I looked at it, and guess what is inside the crystal box.
It was just a bracelet!
A cheap and… I can buy it for a single penny.
I wasn’t expecting it. Disappointed.
I thought it would be an expensive diamond or a bar of gold, but it was just a plain bracelet.
Yes a bracelet!
But?...
My eyes widened, realizing that…
Yes! I remember!
It was five years ago!
This bracelet is exactly the same as what my mom gave me which she bought in a church, but suddenly I just lost it a day after. But why is it here?
My name was even inscribed in pellet. Charm.
( Missamy Charm POV's )
“Miss…” someone called me. Not anticipate of it, I was about to make a trouble! The Crystal box would have fallen if have not saved it.
Gosh! It’s good I have a flexible body and long fingers.
That moment scared me. Thanks God it’s safe.
When I look of who’s talking to me, they were two maids wearing ruffled uniform. It looks very cute on them. Can I try them too?
“Yes?” before they notice what I am doing, I keenly walk where I supposed to be sitting.
“Our master Jeff asked us to prepare a breakfast for you. It is already served on the dining table. Follow us.”
“Oh, really thank you so much but I have eaten my breakfast already.” Then I went back to the sofa.
Hey Charm just sit down; you might break something expensive here. If you don’t want your brother to get fired?
Hence, something is still bothering me, why is it that my bracelet is there? It has my name on it. Charm.
I’m really sure it was really mine!
“Well, since you’ve eaten your breakfast let’s prepare for your wedding later.”
Later? What!? As in Today?!
“Hehe. I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to marry him. Another thing is that I haven’t read the agreement yet.”
I wonder if they know it is just a game. Not serious, real nor the ideal type of wedding I could ever imagine. Then they left me.
But my hair stands its own when…
“Charm!” My brother barked my name, in a bit high tone of his voice. Yay! Carlos! You scared me!
“You have to follow them!” he is talking about the servant intension awhile ago.
“But…”
“No buts! I already talked to him. He’s still having his breakfast. It is better if you already get prepared. The time is running.” then he pulled me.
“Wait! Why are we rushing?!”
But he pushed me towards the housemaids. I have a very bad brother. I told you he is too… tooooooo… demonic sometimes!
He’s so into his boss’ game. Pretending it’s him who’s in this kind of situation?!
“Follow them.” Two words that I want to punch my brother. But… I need to do this. Sigh.

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