Jiya,s pov
After 8 weeks, I'm going to the agency. My leg is better now—still gives a little trouble, but I can walk. Staying at home for so long has become unbearable. I was discharged from the hospital a while back. I had to stay for about a week. That one week… what a nightmare, I can't even describe it.
The jerk and Juli's love story began. Yeah, it really did. Juli is a really good girl. She came to see me every single day. Even came home and helped me with so much. Without her, honestly, what would I have done? And that jerk—however badly I used to think of him, he's not that bad. But i don,t trust him he,s a play boy. He is not good for juli. He helped me with his broken hand. I know, I know… Juli was the main reason for it. The two of them were always sneaking around. Ugh, so irritating to watch them.
Maybe that's why love has never happened in my life. And the biggest thing—when someone already lives in your heart, is there really space for anyone else?
As soon as I got to the office, I went to see Bob Sir. Wanna know what the most interesting part was? I talked to him a bit tactfully and found out—Bob Sir didn't send Juli. But he also won't say who did. That's so frustrating!
Then I went to Degi ma'am. She looked totally shocked to see me. From what I heard, someone else was hired in my place. WHAAAT???? Even Bob Sir didn't tell me anything!
I went back to him. He was a bit free now, so I angrily said—
Me:
"Sir? A new assistant has been hired for Degi Ma'am? That's what Ma'am said? Then what do I do now? Who will I work for? You didn't tell me anything either!"
Sir:
"Calm down, calm dowwwnnn. I forgot to tell you—you're not working for her anymore."
Huh? What does that mean? Did he just fire me?
Me:
"So… sir, I don't have a job anymore?"
Sir:
"When did I say that? You'll be working for someone else now."
Phew. I sighed in relief.
Me:
"For who?"
Sir:
"Lisa—Alex's assistant."
WAIT—DID I HEAR THAT RIGHT????
I'M SO HAPPY I COULD FLYYYYY!!!
What do I even do now!!! La laaa laaaaa!!
It feels like violins are playing inside my head. I closed my eyes, lost in thoughts of him.
Suddenly Sir said,
"Jiya? Jiya? JIYAAAA?"
I didn't even realize I was smiling with my eyes closed.
Sir:
"What's wrong with you?"
Me:
"No sir, nothing."
Sir:
"Okay, go and do your work properly."
Me:
"Okay sir, thank you sir."
I went dancing, smiling, straight to Ma'am.
Me:
"Ma'am, I'm Jiya. Bob Sir said I'll be working with you."
Lisa Ma'am:
"Ohh hello new bee. Alex Sir will be here in 10 minutes. He has a conference for his new project today. Alex Shirt is over there, get it ready quickly..
Me:
"Okay Ma'am."
I picked up his shirt —ahh he's wearing it today. I hugged the shirt tight. 😌
ThenFixed it nicely.
A bit later, Alex arrived. OMG he looked AMAZING. Black t-shirt, brown pants, black sunglasses, car key in hand—UFFFFF HOTTT.
He was walking toward me. I had some files in hand. The moment I looked at him, something happened to me—I almost dropped everything. I held on tight.
He came in front of me, took off his sunglasses, and our eyes met.
Jiya, control yourself.
He looked at me and walked away. Then spoke politely with Lisa Ma'am. Spoke nicely with everyone in the agency.
That's how I know him—he talks well with everyone. But what happened between us?? the hospital—the fight?? he remembers that??
Anyway, he just left the room and people started saying, "Why isn't Alina Ma'am here today? Weren't they supposed to be working together?"
I don't know why, but hearing Alina's name puts me in a bad mood. I like her—but still. Alina also behaves nicely with everyone. From all the interviews and fan meetings I've seen.
Today I saw Alex's.
Ma'am gave me some files and papers—so many I couldn't even see the way. Somehow I left the room and BooM—I crashed into someone and fell right on them.
Papers flew everywhere. I looked up— and guess what i see "DEGI MA'AM."
She started screaming. I got up from her quickly. Some people came to help her. People nearby were laughing.
Degi Ma'am was furious. She got up, shut her eyes and started shouting curses—
Degi:
"Bulag ka?! Oh right, you don't even understand Tagalog! Can't even walk properly! Blind girl? Can't do a single task right. What the hell did sir see in this piece of shit?! Filthy girl. Looks at everyone. Her parents made a mistake even giving birth to her!"
Everything she said before didn't affect me much—but when she mentioned my parents—it hurt bad. My eyes filled with tears.
I shouted back in anger,
"That's enough, you bitch!! You've been saying whatever you want since day one—I never said a word!"
She lifted her hand to slap me—and someone yelled—
"ENOUGHHHHHHH!!!"
I looked—ALEX. ❤️
He came. Degi was about to say something but Alex said—
Alex:
"No more talking."
Degi's face—PRICELESS.
A bit later Bob Sir came—he had heard everything. He scolded Degi hard. Finally, she got what she deserved.
Alex held my hand and took me away from the mess to another room. ✨✨
He held my hand, guys! YAYYY!
He took me into a room, he said,
"Sit here quietly. This kind of anger isn't good."
Me:
"She started it first!"
Alex:
"Whoever started it, your language was wrong."
"She's your senior, after all."
Me:
"So what? Being senior doesn't give anyone the right to insult my parents."
Seriously. That b***h said all kinds of crap and I speak once and suddenly I'm the one at fault. I know cursing isn't right—but how do you stay calm after hearing all that?
Crying, I shouted—
"I fell by accident! I had so many things in my hands—I literally couldn't see! And Ma'am always scolds me for everything!"
I said it like a child complaining to their mom.
He calmly said,
"Stay here."
And walked out of the room.
A while later Lisa Ma'am came to call me.
The conference was starting, media people were arriving. I got back to work.
Everyone was already sitting. Those working on the series were there.
Alina came late—but she arrived. She and Alex sat beside each other. They looked SO beautiful.
Alex in a white shirt, Alina in a white dress. They were chatting sweetly.
Just like in those celeb BTS clips—so happy together.
Two-sided love really is more beautiful than one-sided.
Suddenly I remembered the party. The way they hugged and said,
"I can't live without you."
tears came to my eyes. I wiped them quietly.
The conference started beautifully—and it was being broadcast live.
From far away, Lisa Ma'am signaled me to see the live and I did.
OH SHITTTT!!!
There's a lipstick stain on Alex's collar! And the camera zoomed right in on it during the live! And there are SO many cameramen—Alex is definitely going viral because of that lipstick.
How did that happen? I made sure the shirt was clean!
It can't be Alina either—she came late. It's not even possible they kissed.
Or… did Alex kiss someone else??
Inner voice: Shut up. Alex is super loyal.
Then I remembered—when I hugged the shirt, could it have stained then?? Shiitt!! YES. I'm DAMN sure.
I looked up from my phone—Lisa Ma'am was calling me.
Lisa:
"Go to Alex and somehow tell him—use his hand or whatever—to cover it."
Me:
"Ma'am, everyone's already watching. If I go, it'll only draw more attention."
Lisa:
"Do what I said—fast!"
Me:
"Okay, Ma'am."
Alex was at a corner, Alina beside him, others all seated.
I slowly started walking toward him. I didn't notice and tripped right near his foot—in front of everyone.
Whatever little pride I had left—gone.
Alex helped me up. I stood up. As I was turning away—I stumbled again.
He caught me—romantically. One hand on my waist, other hand holding mine.🤭🤭
Jiya, don't faint! This is more than your dreams. Stay stable.
Inner voice: Want to kiss Alex? Umma ummaii 💋💋
To shut that voice up I said loudly—
"Shut up."
Everyone was already looking. Now they were listening too.
Alex:
"What?"
He clearly didn't understand anything. I didn't either.
Anyway—I had to mention the lipstick.
In that state, I leaned closer and whispered—
"Lipstick on your collar."
My voice sounded so loud in my own ears.
Then I saw—there was a mic on the shirt.
AND IT PICKED THAT UP.
SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
Everyone heard it through the mic. Now what will happen... Somehow, I managed to stand properly. I ran so fast. Came straight from the conference to the agency's room.
Now Lisa ma'am, Bob sir, and Alex will definitely scold me badly. Because the shirt was my responsibility… shit, what just happened… what will happen to me now!!!
And honestly, the lipstick stain really did come from me. Ughhh damn it!