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The Business Rivalry

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Blaine Kingsley is the queen of the footwear industry, while Rayni Fuentes is the queen of the luxury bags industry. Both have unbeatable and sexy brains in their respective work. They will be working together for the first time in a fundraising event led by the famous singer, Remi. Will they clash ideas or they will be mesmerized by each other?

Will they be each other's 'One and Only' in this world full of 'I hope it's only me'?

And wait there's more....

Fate prepared everything for these two, to meet again.

Pinagtagpong muli pero itinadhana ba sila para sa isa't-isa?

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Chapter 1
* I'm Blaine Kingsley, 28 y/o. Owner of Kicks & Heels, BMK Shopping Malls, and Pleasure Paradise. I've been in the business industry for 10 years. And... I like her. For... 10 years. * I'm Rayni Fuentes, 30 y/o. Owner of Reign bags and cosmetics and Nuts And Screws Hardware Inc. I've been in the business industry for 13 years. * And I'm Remi, one of the most famous and talented singers in the world. I'm also a childhood friend of Blaine's. I'm a fan of both Kicks & Heels and Reign bags. Their designs are spectacular. So I've been thinking about a fundraising auction for low-income students. I need to set up a meeting for Blaine and Rayni first, since I've known them for the longest time. Dito pa lang sa dalawang 'to tiba tiba na ako. They're willing to support children because they have been in that situation. One didn't have financial support because she grew up alone, and the other one didn't have physical and emotional support from her parents. But before anything else, I should text my manager before he freaks out. His name is Lance, he has managed me for.... 8 years na din 'ata? "Can you set me up an appointment for Rayni Fuentes?" "Can I ask what it is about?" Ganyan talaga sila, kailangan alam lahat ng kilos, appointments, and so many other things. "The fundraising event." "Okay. I'll call her." . . . . Rayni "Ms. Fuentes, you have 34 messages." My friend/sister/secretary/executive assistant said. "Okay, just leave it here." "And antecedent Mr. Lance Palma called, he said Ms. Remi wants to set an appointment for a fundraising event." Minsan lang akong tawagan ni Remi regarding work so I'm intrigued. "I'll call him now, thank you." I reached for my phone and call his number immediately, na agad niya din namang sinagot after the 3rd ring. "Hello, Lance's speaking." "Hello, this is Rayni." "Hey, finally. Remi's here too." Sounds like nasa sasakyan sila, malamang on the way sa sched ni Remi. "Good to know, so you want to set an appointment?" I need to know the details, I don't have time to chit-chat. "Always straight to the point." Remi chuckled. "Yes, are you free this Friday morning? 8 AM?" "No, but I can squeeze you in for 20 minutes?" Knowing her, 20 minutes is too much. Napaka busy din naman nitong babaeng 'to eh. "Okay, I know I can count on you. And one more thing..." She stopped for a sec. "It's a meeting between three people, don't worry she's also a CEO and my close friend." I want to ask if that friend of hers is a girl, but I'll just find out this Friday. "As long as she doesn't stare at me the whole meeting then, it's fine." Pero kung maganda naman siya, edi gora lang. HAHAHAH. "So, my place?" "No, I don't want to start a rumor. Meet me here at my company." I already have countless rumors at ayoko ng dagdagan pa. "Okay fine, thank you so much, Rayni." "Don't mention it. It was the least I could do." . . Remi Okay, I need to call Blaine to inform her about this meeting. Come on, pick up. Hay, ang friend kong busy. Tsk. Yes! Finally. "Hey, Blaine. I know you're busy so I'll cut to the chase. Meet me this Friday at 8 AM, it's about the fundraising event." "Look who's talking, I know you're busy as well." She said giggling. "Okay, anything for you." At long last mag me-meet na din kayo. "That's my girl, and I also invited my friend, so... tatlo tayo sa meeting." "I trust you completely." "Okay! See you, bye!" . . Blessie Rayni is kind-hearted, trustworthy, and selfless. She's a good friend, but don't you dare make her your enemy, or else, you will lose everything. Rumors are, they say she has a thing for celebrities, like f**k buddy, likes orgy. And one of her favorites is the abortion rumor, not once, not twice, but done the procedure thrice. But none of the rumors are true. She loves kids but hates weddings and says she's married to her job. She usually dates, just dinner and chats, that's all. We don't know where those rumors came from. She hates parties, but she always attends and leaves after 15 minutes. The only rumor that's true eh 'yung marami siyang ka-fling. She doesn't do relationships. We've been friends for about eight years now. She hates the best friends thing so we're just friends. Rayni doesn't like showing any weaknesses, so when she struggles or has any worries, I ordered her a slice of chocolate cake and I prepared some warm milk. She's simple as that. When she calms down a little, just sit or stand beside her, she'll get better. . . Hannah Rumors about Blaine are cold-blooded, harsh, b***h, using her CEO position to get away with anything a party animal, alcoholic, and too many to mention. But the same as Ms. Fuentes, none of them are true, but I don't blame them. Blaine has this aura of a bratty person, but she's a really warm person. A tsundere. She hates noisy places, so no, she's not a party animal. She has low blood pressure, so she doesn't drink alcohol. But she loves alcoholic glassware, she owns at least all types of them: beer, shot, martini, rocks, shifter, etc. So I think that's when the rumors of her being an alcoholic started. She was always spotted buying those glasses. We've been best friends for nine years now. I witnessed her struggles, pain, tears, and blood, just to get where she is... and I'm so proud of her. I wish her parents could see how successful she is now. . . *Blaine's POV As usual, I got up at 5 AM. I did what I always do every morning. Our penthouse is on the 32nd floor. Mag si-swimming muna ako sa swimming pool sa ground floor at stairs climbing from the 25th floor to ours. After my morning routine. I prepared first before going downstairs to eat breakfast. Feeling ko makikita ko na 'yong labidabs ko kaya mag white tayo. Hay nako, nahawa na ako kay Hannah ng kakornihan. Anyway, I picked a white top, a white blazer with three black buttons, and white pants. "Good morning!" Bati ng impaktita kong best friend sa dining table. "Are you going to the office with me?" I sat across from her. She's still wearing her nighties. Malamang hindi na naman 'to sasabay. "No, 6:30 pa lang kaya." She said and took a sip of her coffee. "So? Alam mo. Ikaw lang 'yung secretary na late pumasok than your boss. Hindi ba dapat ikaw ang nauuna? You should wait for me, but no, I keep waiting for you." "7:30 AM ang pasok ng employees mo, Ms. Kingsley and as one of your emplo—" "I think I need a new secretary, 'yung merong maximum level ng diligence sana. What do you think?" Raising my eyebrow at her. "Ito naman hindi mabiro, nagkakape lang po ako eh." I gave her a smirk. "Ire-report talaga kita sa DOLE niyan, sige ka." She said in a quiet voice, but too bad I heard it. "Did you say anything, Hans?" I crossed my arms. "Ire-report naman kita sa DSWD. I will tell them that you are mentally retarded." "Ang daldal mo po. Maliligo na nga ako at ng makapasok na tayo sa office." She stood up, bringing all the utensils she used and washed them before going upstairs. Hannah is older than me by 2 years, pero feeling daw niya mas matanda ako. Lokong bata 'to eh. I should've left the house rather than wait for Hannah, napakatagal kumilos. 6:50 na kami nakaalis and I was late. 7:15 AM na when we arrived at the office. I instantly called Remi, Friday pala ngayon so may meeting kami. "Where are you?" "Just arrived here in your parking lot. Do you want me to go there or will I wait for you here?" "I'll go there, give me eight minutes." I ended the call and tell Hannah to be in control of my meeting this morning. "Saan ba kayo pupunta? Bakit hindi ako kasama?" Actually, I don't know where. Remi didn't tell me the meeting location and who that third person was. "Hans, you have a meeting here and I also have one. Hindi kita pwedeng isama." "Sige, bigyan mo nalang ako ng pasalubong." Her look tells me that it's a nonsense pasalubong. "Chicks, 'yung maganda at sexy at may malaking futu—" "Hans! Lower down your voice!" Ako nahihiya dito sa vaklang 'to eh. "Chill, baby Blaine. There's no one around. Larga ka na nga." Lakas pa ng loob nitong tumawa, nako! Nanggigigil ako. ************ "So, where's the meeting location?" I asked Remi, who was driving the car. "Just wait and see." She then let out a teasing laugh. What's wrong with her? Oh my gosh. What if she's going to sell me to an old and wealthy man?? "doRemi, I'm a billionaire. I don't nee—" "Don't tell me you're thinking of me selling you to someone?" She laughs and glances at me. "I'm not selling you, but I'm going to be a bridge." She smirked. "What are you talking about?" "I think it's the perfect time to meet your future..... love?" She wiggles her brows and grins teasingly. Kakaiba talaga saltik ng babaeng 'to, "Lucy, I accepted your invitation because it's about work, not about a blind date." "Blaine, Blaine, Blaine. Baka 'pag nakita mo siya, you will kneel down there and then and ask her to marry you." Natatawang sabi niya. "Sa kanya lang ako uuwi ano." I'm referring to my forever crush. ☺ Tumawa siya ng malakas at umiling-iling, "Paano ka uuwi sa kanya? She doesn't even know you existed." I'm really controlling myself not to batok this friend because she's driving, pero 'yung patience ko inuubos niya. "Don't worry, I'll make my move and introduce myself." I flipped my hair after I said those, she then just shook her head. Blaine Kingsley yata 'to. No one will dare to say 'no' to me. Proven and tested na 'yan sa mga business partners ko. "Here we are." I knew this place! What the f**k? "Wait... Remi?" I confusedly gazed at her and she was smiling teasingly. "This is...." "The meeting location!" She said laughing while pointing at the building that we passed by. We went to the building's parking lot which is sa basement. "Are you kidding me?! This is Rayni Fuentes' empire!" I said looking shocked and irritated.

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