Chapter one

Maria came down stairs and notice her dad 

Maria: Hi dad, i´m off to work

Mr Santos: Good luck dear

Come here give me a hug

Maria: Sure dad yiu don´t need to ask

Maria hugs her dad and notice a book when Maria ask her dad about the book@ he refuses to answer.

It fine dad since you don´t want to tell me.

(Maria left for work)

Eva: Dad food is ready

Mr Santos: I´m not hungry 

(He went upstairs).

Eva: I hope dad is alright left me cover his food for him.

(Maria was at work, so she fell asleep she was having a bad dream then her friend which is her colleague at work was waking her up then she woke up screaming her dad name The customers at the resturant looked at her and was distracted)

Army: Maria are u okay?

I heard u screaming your dad´s name.

Maria: Yes I´m fine

(Army immediately sighted her boss coming and told Maria about it)

Ethan: Maria see me at my office now(He walked away)

Maria:Amy i will see u later

Amy: Sure.

As Maria steps into his office, Her heart races with anticipation. The boss, Wearing his stern expression, beckons her forward. "Maria Santos", He says with a grave tone, "here is your resignation letter?".

The boss leans back on his chair, His gaze unwavering. he reveals that a lady, rich and powerful, has filed a report against Maria at the resturant. Maria´s mind races, trying to recall any incident that Could have sparked such an accusation, "Boss, please tell me what i´ve done. I deserve to know."

With a sigh, the boss admits that there is nothing he can do to help her. Maria´s heart sinks, feeling betrayed by the lack of support.

She gathers her courage once again and asks, her voice filled with, Uncertainty, "So, u mean I am fired, right?" The boss response is cold and callous, "What else do you think?"

Maria´s eyes well up with tears as the weight of the situation becomes unbearable. She feela a mix of anger, confusion and helplessness. In a moment of desperation, The boss crosses a line, Making a shocking preposition. "You know, Maria, I can save you from this. Just become mine. Marry me, and i will protect you from that woman."

Maria´s face turns red with rage and disbelief. She can´t fathom the audacity of his words. with a swift moment, She slaps him across the face, Her voice filled with righteous anger, " How dare you say that to my face!"

The room falls into a tense silent as Maria gathers her belongings, ready to leave this toxic environment behind.

As Maria exit the office, Tears streaming down her face, Amy, Her Supportive friend, Catches a glimpse of the turmoil. Without a second thought, Amy rushes After Maria, determined to Offer her comfort and be by her side during this difficult time.