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Missing Heaven

Missing Heaven

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Chapter 1 Starting In Here

Word Count: 1057    |    Released on: 31/03/2023

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cover letter is like taking forever. I don't know why clicking here and there did not bring me yet to cover letter samples. The sight of this piece of paper where I listed the req

he is the librarian on duty that time, and definitely the most kind-hearted one. She is in her late fifties, a bona fide of the hundred-year-old library of Clover City. Her gray hair in a perfect bun and old

air condition. I loosened up my ponytail for my head to breathe as well. It's been tough since my one-year contract at Pluma Publishing had ended. Seven active applications since the start of the workweek. I turned down one due to the location, two interviews yesterday that I didn't see leading to contract signing, and another one this morning that might just end up the same as t

from outside, followed by

und like Mrs. Fujiwara, my landlady and I'm not expecting anyone eithe

I asked, w

he answered my questio

me" I confirme

ot it right this time"

I don't order online. A woman about my age on another unit across mine was calling out. Silver

se Mrs. Fujiwara said her two daughters are studying abroad. So maybe she's a relative.

town and it will take her days before going home, that's why she told me to come over for some errands. It'

way around, me going there instead of yo

ment" she explained. She's about to say somethi

be okay to give you my payment now because I'm afraid I m

"Oh excuse me for a while, I have to answ

r time" I said then hurri

I had put in an envelope. She's there stand

ss Celestine. It's auntie who called and I

ed to go then. Some ot

ve that," she sai

lly a very tiring week. My nape and back are starting to ache. This interview this morning is really making me feel bad and embarrassing

sleep and a real, real, meal. I feel so afraid and pathetic listening to my bones cracking because it doe

etting cold as well even in summer nights. I thought of just letting the window open for a little

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“"Celestine", it's the very first time of hearing my name in a husky tone. My heart skipped a beat, I can't deny. Searching for the voice, I regret I didn't pretend that I didn't hear anything. Walking towards me is Crimson Flores. I hear my heart beating louder. "In Spanish it means heaven or heavenly. Such a beautiful name", he said looking at me intently, maybe looking for some proof of heaven in me, and will surely be disappointed because I don't look angelic. "It is", I said when I was able to gasp some air. " If not with my last name", I continued "Really?" he faced me eagerly. I got him wondering "Falta. It means lacking or missing" I said like blurting out an ugly truth "Oh, missing heaven. I see. Nevertheless, a beautiful lady" he said, giving me that broad heart-melting smile, left me with the deafening beat of my heart and reddening cheeks. Such a beautiful dream. It's actually a heart-pounding memory from the past, realizing how bittersweet it is when tears fell down Celestine's face. The BS Commerce Batch 2010 will be having a reunion which will be held at Certeza Solidario, now run by the new CEO, Crimson Flores. And the rest is history...”