Chapter 14 - More Good News

Their Point-of-Views
"Director Luis, let us shoot today. I disagree with airing your shoot with that woman." After Kisses watched the shoot with Eve.
"We cannot catch up. We need to air this." Director Luis replied.
"Kisses, have you not noticed that Eve is an incredible host? Her register on the screen is promising moreover." Ms. Beth announced.
"This will be the last time you will do this to me. I will talk to Nathan about this matter." she stared badly.
"So do not ever be late again." Grinning Director Luis said.
"Come on, Eve, your segment will be aired on the television." When Ella sat down on the divan.
"Yes, Mom! I want to see you on the screen." Nicks added.
"I am coming!" I answered back.
And soon, the segment started up. I was so impressed with myself as I watched the segment.
I feel extremely fulfilled. It happened only once and yet I could sense my success.
This is a dream come true thing! I will cherish it forever!
"Wow! My mom is a celebrity." Nicks said while clapping her hands.
"Yes, Dear, your Mom is a celebrity now!" Ella agreed cheerfully.
"You are gorgeous, Eve!" Luigi honored me.
"She is gorgeous as always in your sight." Ella teased him.
"Thank you! I am having fun!" I giggled.
There was no room for my enjoyment. For sure, Mom is so proud of me as she watches me up in heaven.
It is my off from work so I have more time to look after Nicks.
"Mommy, where is my... my Daddy?" she unawares asked when we were watching Cinderella on the laptop.
My mouth opened slightly.
This girl is smart. She has so many questions in mind that I think I need to answer.
She is so curious about everything at a young age.
"Baby, Mommy will explain everything to you when you grow a little older." I smiled in response.
"But just like Cinderella, she lost her Dad. Will I be a princess too?" she inquired furthermore.
"I will be your Mommy and Daddy, Nicks! I will make you a princess. Is that okay with you?" I held her hand.
"Of course! You are the best Mommy. But I hope one day, I will have a Dad too so that someone will help you." she mumbled.
Do these words come from a three-year-old child?
Her lines were too mature for her age.
And Nicks fondled me.
She is a very intelligent child and very sweet.
Does that mean I am raising her well? Am I a promising mother?
She told me that I am the best. It melts my heart!
Honestly, since Nicks came into my life, I no longer think about my love affair.
Even Luigi is there ready to wait for me. Even others are trying to woo me. I closed my door for them.
Perhaps one day, they will just blame me for having a child when they met me.
Nicks and I might just get hurt. I am versed with no man in my life.
I lived without a father for almost two decades.
I was able to raise Nicks for three years without a partner.
I never had a boyfriend.
I can live without a man.
Probably, this is my destiny. I will be alone yet contented and happy.
Nicks completes my life!
Sir Nathan called me to his office when I arrived at TvN8 Station.
I felt uneasy! Is it about my segment? Did I mess up?
"Good morning, Sir Nathan!" I greeted him.
"Have a seat, Eve Lopez!" He said with a grin.
"Have you watched the segment?" I implored immediately.
"Of course, I watched it!
Do you have no idea of what happened?" He also asked.
"Did I jumble up? Is Ms. Kisses furious at me? Have the ratings fallen over?" I asked one question after another.
"You are asking for too many questions. Eve, your segment went viral.
Haven't you checked on the internet?" He stood up.
"Went viral? Why? They are making fun of me!
They are bushing me for my performance. I did not see it on the internet." I shook.
"Yes, you went viral on social media. And because of that, the ratings of Love Hotline went up. It tripled its ratings, Eve!
A most watched segment of the day! Love Hotline is number one over the other network's show.
They are not bushing on you! They are requesting another segment with you.
The netizens love you, Eve!" He announced lengthily.
"Wow! Is it transpiring?" I am speechless too.
"And they request that you be part of the show. The management of Love Hotline decided to hire you to co-host Kisses.
You are the bomb, Eve!" Another piece of good news.
"What? Sir Nathan, is that true?
But you know that Ms. Kisses dislikes me." I reminded him.
"This is showbiz, Eve! Even mortal enemies, old lovers, ex-husband, and wife can be together in the same show.
They both just have to work professionally. Just like I told you when I hired you, I will find you the best position.
And this is it! So I will not take no for an answer.
This is a big break on your career." He announced.
And there, everything started. I have no more reason to say no. This is my life and this is my career. I should work professionally as Sir Nathan said.
It does not matter anymore if Ms. Kisses scorns me. I will do my best for my ambition.
Kisses and I co-hosted the Love Hotline. She could do nothing either.
It s not just the management that likes my appearance on the screen. The people! The netizens requested for me.
Of course, she has to work with me whether she likes it or not.
As for me, I do not have hurt feelings for her. I am so grateful for this blessing.
Who would have thought that my endeavors would also bear fruit?
And at this age, I was even given a promising break.
I am aged and twenty-seven years old.
Ever since Kisses and I co-hosted, Love Hotline has hit the ratings.
I do not think that it is because of me. We are a team working for the betterment of Love Hotline.
We all merit the reward and recognition.
"I love working with you, Eve!" Said Lara.
"Kisses regularly do her tantrums. I should not imitate her." I cracked up.
"She is insecure with you. But, Eve, thank you. You remain so humble.
Your head does not accumulate even though you are already famous." Lara said smiling.
"Head accumulation is not in my vocabulary.
Lara, it is still me. Nothing has changed except that people know me as Eve Lopez." I explained to her.
I consider Sittie, Lara and, King as my best buddies at TvN8 Station. It will never alter.
They were with me through my ups and downs.
My routine is nevertheless the same. I have not changed just because they are claiming me to be famous.
I commute going to TvN8 Station. I walk on the road like anybody else. For me, I am still the former Eve Legazpi.
It rained one morning.
I have already booked a rent-a-car that day.
I am well dressed because we have a pictorial today.
"We are here at the location," the driver notified me.
I got my money from my bag and handed it to him.
"Do not pay me anymore. I idolize you, Ms. Eve." He said with a smile.
"Just sign my shirt instead." He added and took his pen.
I reached for the pen and signed his shirt. I inserted the money into his pocket.
"Thank you, Sir!" I said and I got off.
I am feeling flattered. He idolizes me. I am not much aware of how I touched other people's lives.
When I came down, I arranged my clothes first.
I am aware that it rumpled from sitting.
A car passed by. It is a sports car as I glanced at it.
The water that had accumulated on the road spewed out at me.
Wow! I got soggy! I got dirty.
The car stopped.
I walked quickly closer to the sports car.
"Hey! Hey! What did you do to me?
Driving a hasty sports car will not make you the king of the road!" I said as I tapped the window of his car.
I can barely see the driver through the tinted car window.
"You do not even know how to say sorry!
Come and show me your face!" I said out loud.
The driver rolled down the window of the car.
"Why are you displaying yourself outside?" He unexpectedly asked.
"And you are the one who has the urge to get angry!" I implored as I sneered.
He was about to close his car window when...
"Hey! Mister, don't you know that I have an important task today.
You just tarred my clothes because of your arrogance in driving. You are an irresponsible driver." I almost yelled at him.
He lowered the window again and glanced at me.
My eyes widened when I saw his entire look.
I know him!
Yes, he is familiar to me!
He took something from his wallet.
"Here, take it! Buy three more costly apparel to stop your mouth from talking." He handed me cash.
I can not go wrong. This man in front of my face is Mr. N.
His beard has grown now and his hair is thick and lengthy but his manifestation has not changed.
He is Mr. N. And I am confident of that!
I halted speaking because my heart was thumping so fast again.
Not out of resentment. But because I saw Mr. N again.