Savannah Angeles-Monroeville's life takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with the enigmatic CEO of her company shatters the barriers of secrecy. Drawn into a world of mystery and scars, Savannah finds herself navigating through the complexities of love and acceptance. As Gabriel Monroeville, haunted by his own past, tests her resolve, Savannah must confront her deepest fears and desires. Will their fateful meeting lead to healing and redemption, or will it unravel the fragile threads of their destinies? "Echoes of Destiny" is a captivating tale of courage, compassion, and the timeless pursuit of true acceptance.
Chapter 1 1
SAVANNAH
"ARYA! ASK FOR THE SOFTCOPY ON THE FURNITURE DESIGN AGAIN. There's something else I haven't done yet." I said.
"Sure! I'll just send it to your email." He says.
"Thanks!" I said as I started to finish the rest of my work.
I was in the middle of reading and memorizing what I could use as a design reference when suddenly someone approached me.
"Ms Angeles?" It called my name.
"Yes sir?" I answered.
"Come with me." He said.
I was surprised but I still followed him.
As far as I remember he was the CEO's secretary.
Does that mean I will be fired because of what I did yesterday? Wow! It's not hard to apply for the same job!
I swallowed a few times as we walked down the lounge to the parking space.
"Wait? Where are you taking me?" I asked.
It didn't answer me. He brought me in front of an expensive car then he opened the car door.
Is that a limousine?
"Get in, someone wants to talk to you in private." He said.
I got into the car and saw a man sitting there wearing a mask but I remember the color of his eyes.
I closed my eyes, Mr Monroeville! Sh*t I'm saying he's going to fire me!
"Why are you closing your eyes?" He asked in a very cold tone.
"Number one rule : don't stare the CEO in the eye d-"
"Stop." He said.
I tightly held the side of my dress and closed my mouth.
Whatever comes out here is annoying.
"Open your eyes. I have something important to deal with you." He said.
I opened my eyes and looked directly at the floor of the car.
Its seat was facing me like I see in the movies beautiful cars then the high-
A brown envelope was thrown and I looked at it.
"Read and sign it, quick." He said that's why I looked up.
I couldn't see his whole face because he was wearing a mask, but I could feel the coldness in his eyes on me.
I turned my attention back to the envelope and read the contents.
M-marriage certificate? Confused, I looked up at it and asked a question.
"What am I going to do here?" I asked.
"Eat it." Philosophizing it.
I forced myself not to look at him badly and he might even scold me.
"I am offering you marriage. Isn't it obvious?" he added.
"But...why me?" I asked.
"Well, you were the first person who didn't judge me on our first meet so-"
"But.."
"Just sign it and then I'll order someone to get your things on your apartment because you're going to live with me." He said and handed me a ballpoint pen.
Even though I was confused, I signed the marriage contract that was resting on my thigh.
He held out a small emerald-colored box. I opened it and saw two sing-sing.
"The top ring is our engagement ring while the bottom ring is our wedding ring." It raised its left hand and I saw a sing sing that was the same as mine.
"Wear it, I will have a conference meeting later so you should come with me. I'll introduce you to my board of directors."
Yes, he is having a meeting but he is not showing up at that meeting.
Is it a video call? I don't know.
How much do I know? Arya told me those things because the CEO's secretary is her boyfriend.
"That's too fast." I asked.
"Why? Don't you want to be my wife? I can ask someone to do the job." it said.
Ah job, it's just a job for him.
Does that mean I need to pretend to be his wife? What for?
Haist Savannah, pretend you are. that's better and maybe someone will benefit from pretending like that.
"Choose. You stay as my employee or be my wife?" He asked.
I kept my mouth shut and thought.
"Alright..I'm ready." I said.
"Good. Here wear it so you'll look decent. We will walk into my company building together. Be ready there are lots of paparazzi around." He says.
He left the car first so I could get dressed.
I'm wearing it okay! Looks decent! So yes!
When it was over, I knocked them outside and said I was okay.
I also put on the sing-sing he gave me.
I just noticed that those two are connected.
He went inside again and then sat next to me.
I felt the car move out of the parking space and turn towards the entrance of the building.
He's making a show huh? I looked at it. He is really handsome even though he has freckles on his face.
He shouldn't be ashamed of himself because no matter what others say he is still the one to decide his life.
Look at him now. His name is all over the country even overseas he is well known.
He's company became bigger and bigger and the others can't match him anymore so why is he hiding his face from the public?
To avoid hurtful words? Yes, I totally forgot that we are living in a judgmental society.
Just one look at you, they have already created something that you will issue.
When the car stops, he didn't make a mistake as the paparazzi immediately approached to take pictures of his car.
His secretary came out from the passenger seat and opened the door for us.
Mr. Monroeville came out first then he extended his hand in front of me.
I reached for it and got out of the car.
I felt his grip on my hand tighten so I looked at him.
He's not used to a lot of people? But why is he doing it?
"Mr Monroeville, is that true that you are married."
"Mr Monroeville why don't you take off your mask?" I looked at the person who said that.
I felt it stop when I saw who it was.
A tall blonde woman was in front of the paparazzi holding her gucci bag while smiling sweetly.
"Oh my...is this your wife? You really got no taste on woman don't you?" It's still teasing.
I wanted to reach out but it wouldn't let me.
It just kept walking so I was pulled.
"I will be very excited when that day comes Gabriel." he shouted.
We have entered inside and the eyes of the employees are looking at us now.
They bowed together and greeted.
"Good morning, Mr. Monroeville."
He just nodded then he walked away still holding my hand.
We walked into the elevator and I couldn't escape their questions today.
"Isn't that Savannah? Why are they together with Mr. Monroeville?"
"Yes, they will hold hands."
"He's the rumored wife?"
"Halaa! How lucky he is!"
"Yes, but until now he still hasn't removed his mask."
"I'm also curious what Boss's face really looks like."
Those are just some of the things I heard before the elevator door closed.
"Promise me you should never take this ring off of your hand-uh never mind." He said then he let go of my hand that he had been holding.
What really happened? It's very fast.
I sighed and focused my attention on the floor.
I just hope I don't slack off in this job.
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Chapter 1 1
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Chapter 2 2
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Chapter 3 3
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Chapter 4 4
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Chapter 5 5
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Chapter 6 6
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Chapter 7 7
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Chapter 8 8
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Chapter 9 9
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Chapter 10 10
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Chapter 11 11
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Chapter 12 12
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Chapter 13 13
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Chapter 14 14
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Chapter 15 15
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