"Boss, I'm currently in the hotel where Tanya works. I inquired with upper management about an employee named Randell Milagroso. However, they informed me that they do not have an employee with that name. Tanya most likely did not hire him. And I'm also getting through to Martina's phone, which she has most likely blocked. How should I proceed?" Blake inquired over the phone to Samuel.
Samuel sighed before answering his staff. "Forget about Randell and Martina for a while, and just stalk Tanya and tell me if she's seeing anyone else.
"Okay, boss "Blake frowned as he hung up the phone.
"This is a bad idea; how will I ever earn enough money if I only stalk one person?"
***
"Really? In Quezon Province? I thought you wanted to go to Palawan?" Martina repeatedly asked Nanay Remmy as they prepared the equipment for their planned vacation. It will also help Martina forget about Randell right away. It's been a month since he left, and Martina's sadness has been going on for so long. She missed everything about Randell — all his effort to please Nanay Remmy as well as his dedication to work.
‘I really miss Randell, not just his efforts but himself!’ If only she can allow herself to voice what she really pondered. She bit her lower lip and shrugged.
"It's nice there, let's go mountain hiking. It's just for beginners," said Nanay Remmy.
"Mountain hike? At your age? Maybe you can do some work with our guide," Martina said. She also laughed at her grandmother's idea but because she knew that she also loved to climb mountains, she preferred it than to swim in the sea.
"I'm not kidding. Then when you're at the top, shout Randell's name, he might hear you," Nanay Remmy suggested with a cheeky grin.
Martina suddenly smirked, "why should I shout his name? I don't miss him. How is that? Another man is just looking for you but I hope he's not like him leaving without even saying goodbye."
"It's your fault," Nanay Remmy returned.
Martina averted her eyes from her grandmother and looked for extra clothes in the cabinet again but she was startled when her phone rang. The number that flashed on the screen was not saved but he suspected Randell was the caller. He was then grabbed by the left chest before answering the phone call.
"Hello?"
"Hello Martina? It's Selene."
Martina's smile faded. What could she do wrong to receive a call from Sean's wife?
"Selene, I'm not seeing your husband. She's not dating me—"
"Martina, Sean and I are no longer together. And why should I suspect that you are together? Sean has been in jail for a month," Selene said. Martina breathed a sigh of relief because of that news. Sean's torture of his wife is finally over, she won't overthink for Selene's welfare anymore.
"That's good, but why did you have to call me? How areyou?" Martina smiled as she asked the interlocutor.
"You don't know what happened yet? Randell helped me, he came to me even at midnight to report to the police. Because I just ran away and I was afraid to go home without anyone else. After I reported, I went back to be caught in the act with I was afraid that Sean might lay his hand on me, so I went with Randell. When Sean was caught by the police, doing illegal things, Randell also helped me get out of his house immediately. That's why I'm very grateful to your boyfriend. " Selene's voice was full of energy as the whole incident unfolded.
Martina stumbled for a moment but she thought she should also check on Selene because she might know where Randell is. "He didn't tell me he helped you. And then Randell didn't come back, he's not really my boyfriend. But I'm really happy that you're safe, I hope that crazy Sean can't get away and rot in jail for the rest of his life. Maybe you know if Where's Randell?"
"I don't really know Martina. That's why I called you because I can't contact him anymore. I just really want to thank him and return the kindness because he took a huge risk. Do you know? He simply gave me contact your numbers when we were in the precinct so I asked him for help. Isn't that great? Your future husband thought of that. That's why you're so lucky for him, Martina. "
"Okay Selene, thanks for letting me know this. He didn't really say his plan. We haven't talked for a long time. Thank you very much," Martina replied tearfully.
"You're always welcome, Martina. Thank you too. I hope you just stay together and if you have a problem, I hope it's okay. Bye Martina, sorry for the inconvenience.
"Hopefully, bye bye!"
Her smile widened when the phone rang and then he turned to Nanay Remmy who had been listening to the conversation.
"What are you up to there? You're still not looking for Randell?" Nanay Remmy's gentle question with an understated disgust.
"But grandma, Randell's gone, isn't he? Let's just let him go. It's okay and let's just take a walk in the place you're talking about. We're leaving tomorrow, eh," Martina replied with a shrug but in her mind she wanted to find Randell and admit that she wants to be with him forever. It drew closer to her heart because of the kindness Randl had shown to Selene. He knew Randell could protect her as well as he had done other people. She's one hundred percent sure about that. And he will not miss the opportunity to confess her feelings.
"So you're just going to look for him another day? We can't go any further," suggested the old woman who was quickly countered by Martina. "He's the one who left, isn't he? He's not an important person. Our trip tomorrow is more important because we're going to celebrate this holiday with your birthday."
"Okay. All right you might regret it Martina."
"Never! I care about him!" Martina insisted as she walked out of the room.
"Randell, where are you now?" She whispered when she finally reached her own room. Her tears welled up once more.