Are We Just Friends?

Characters

May Marieliese "MM" Monteverde

Daniel "DD" Diaz

Freya Angeline Lopez

Brandon Rivera

Andrea Sue

Christian Octavio

Supporting Characters:

Marieta Diaz

Richard Diaz

Lenita Castro

Fred Castro

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"Felice!" The voice of the man was heard all over the house.

" L-lu-lucas, O-our dau-ghter..." The woman said as she tried to stand on the far side corner of their bedroom.

" Wala kang puso Fred! Hayop ka! Pinagkatiwalaan ka namin!Walang hiya ka!!!" In every sentence every punch. Hindi siya tumitigil kahit mapatay niya pa ito.

"Felice! Wag ka munang sumuko. Chard! Ang ambulasya nasan na ba kasi?! Ang pulis! Tawagan mo na bilis!" Another woman said as she was trying to stop the blood na nanggagaling sa kaliwang bahagi ng kanyang tiyan. She was crying so hard.

"Hahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahaha...." That laugh. That laugh was from the man who shot Felice. " You will never save her!" Hindi man lang niya iniinda ang sakit ng mga suntok sa kanya ni Lucas. "Mamamatay rin yang asawa mo dahil hindi lang isa ang tama niyan. Gusto mo samahan mo na rin siya!"

Another shot was heard. He used the gun that was hidden in his shoes. Lucas was shot in the heart."Lucas!!!" Then, police and ambulance came. But they were dead on arrival.

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What happened next?

"Mommy!!! Daddy!!!" A teenage girl appeared crying so hard when she received a phone call that her parents died. "Mommy!!! Daddy!!! Tita Marie, what happened!" She can still see the traces of blood in her dress. "Tita, answer me! Where is mommy and daddy now?! Who killed them?! I'll kill him for what he done!!! " Marie was really in pain seeing MM crying that hard. Napakabilis ng pangyayari.

She and Richard, her husband, went to visit their long time best friends in the U.S. Well it was normal to them because they always visit them or vice versa.

- Richard and Marieta Diaz. They were the business partners and bestfriends of Lucas Walter Monteverde and Felice Smith Monteverde. They also own the RiMaDan Restaurant which has 25 branches in the Philippines and 5 in the U.S, Richie's Inn in California, RiMaDan Residences, A resort in Palawan and a big poultry farm in the Philippines.

- Lucas Walter Monteverde and Felice Smith Monteverde. Each of their family have powers. The Smiths first. Felice's father was Fil-Am and her mother was pure filipina. Her father owned the great Silver Pine Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the two very big Smith Hotel in the Philippines. Since Felice was the brighter than her brother and she was the favorite, the Silver Pine Hotel and Casino and 1 of the Smith Hotel was hers when their father died young. The Monteverdes now. The Monteverde has Verderica Subdivisions, Jade Academy, Montverde Jewelry and some house and lots. Since Lucas was only son he'll get all of this.

They parked their car. They heard a scream. They run towards the wide-opened door. Another scream was heard. "It's Felice." Marie confirmed. Then a shot of a gun. And another one. Their bedroom was located on the far east side of their house on the second floor. There is only 1 maid but their maid is on-leave right now. Even thought they are very rich, they tried to live a simple life. "Felice!" Lucas said. "Felisa!" Marie shouted. Felisa was her nickname for Marie. Marie saw her, blood surrounding her. Her white dress was stained with blood. It became red. Then Richard the fast guy, snatched the gun from Fred.

-Fred Castro. He was the husband of Lenita Castro. Right now their identities will be a secret.

Then it happened.

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Back to reality.

"Mommy! Daddy!" MM cried as she saw them being pulled down 9 feet below the  ground. Marie and Richard was very sad. Marie hug MM. She can't stand seeing MM like that. She was like a daughter to her. She wanted to have a daughter pero dilikado ang pagbubuntis niya. Yun nga lang kay DD, sobrang hirap niya na   muntik na niyang ikamatay. There is also something she promised to Felice before she died.

"Mars, c-can y-you p-plea-se t-take c-ca-care o-of m-m-my d-d-daugh-ter ku-kyng sa-saka-ling m-mama-tay a-ako n-ngayon..."

"Felisa naman. Hush, hindi ka mamatay ngayon."

"B-bas-ta pro-promise me..."

"Felisa... Felisa... I promise... Felisa, open your eyes... Felisa!"
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BILLIONAIRE COUPLE DIED, DRIVER AS SUSPECT

Lucas Walter Monteverde and wife, Felice Smith Monteverde, died this August 02. Driver, Fred Castro was the suspect. It was said that Castro, wanted to have revenge for the death of his father and mother when Don Ignacio Monteverde, Lucas' father, killed them. " Ignacio killed them. He must pay! But he died!!! Kaya ngayon anak nya ang magbabayad!!!" Castro stated. Richard Diaz said on the other hand, " Walang pinapatay si Don Ignacio dahil mabait siya. Nagmana kaya ang bestfriend(Lucas) ko kay Don Ignacio. Baka naman nagkakamali siya. Bakit pa nya kailangan patayin and kaibigan ko. Wala siya puso!" Felice Monteverde was shot twice, 1 in the back and 1 in the left kidney. Whnile Lucas Monteverde was shot once, in the heart. 

Now that the two of the most richest couple in the Philippines what will happen to their only daughter? How will she be able to handle their properties? Can the 17 year old May Marieliese Monteverde handle the Hotels, School, Subdivision, Jewelry outlets their family owned? Or will she fail and bring of of these down?

Yan ang laman ng mga balita ng namatay ang mga magulang niya ano na ang mangyayari sa kanya?
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"Marieliese, are you done?" tanong sa kanya ng kanyang Tita Marie. "Tita, namimiss ko na sila Mommy and Daddy... Why do they have to die?" Why did he do that? Why did Tito Fred kill them? Why? We trusted him. Why would he kill them?!" napahagulgol ito sa sobrang sakit ng nararamdaman niya. " Hush... Em, hindi ko rin alam pero alam kong hindi ka niya mapapatay katulad ng ginawa niya sa mga magulang nyo. Namimiss ko rin ang Mommy mo. Siya kaya ang bestfriend ko simula nang magkakilala kami noon. Palagi niya akong tinutulungan. Mamimiss ko talaga siya..."

"Kailangan na natin i-pack ito. Dahil the next next day na ang byahe natin pauwi ng Pinas, Em." Her Tita said. "Ako na po tita bahala..."
" I'll help you hija."
"It's okay Tita. I can manage."
"You sure?"
" Of course Tita. Malakas yata to."


-May Marieliese "MM" Monteverde. 17 years old. Anak ng dalawa sa pinakamayamamang Pilipino sa Pilipinas. Even though mayaman sila, she lived a simple life in San Diego, California. With no maids and only 1 driver who was Fred Castro. Even with full of riches, she still dress simple. And most of the times, wear no make-up. She only wear them on social gatherings where she was invited in their hotel in Las Vegas. She hardly visits Philippines. But this time, maybe she'll be staying there for good.

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"Weeeeeeeeeee" a 7 year old girl exclaimed while her dad was pushing her when she was in the swing. On the other side of the swing, another 7 year old boy was swinging and his dad was pushing him too. He was new in here she thought.

"Oh sweetie, I forgot to tell you earlier, I said that you are going to meet my best friend right?" her dad said. " Yes Daddy... Is the man over there your bestfriend? And is the little boy there is his son?" she said in her normal lazy voice when she always just woke up. This little girl was was very smart. "Yes, sweetie. You are correct. Meet your Tito Richard."She gave her best smile and said, " Nice to meet you Sir. I'm very glad to meet you. I'm May Marieliese. Mommy gave me that name. Its kinda tiring for me to say it because its kinda long so if its okay with you, you can call me MM. Because you might get tired saying it.(Giggles)"

"She is very sweet Lucas. And smart too. She is like my son." " We-" MM's dad said but before he finish MM interrupted. " What is his name?" " He is Daniel." Richard said. " You look lazy huh? Well anyways, Hi Daniel. I'm May Ma- ahm you heard it right? Just call me MM its tiring."

" Okay, hi..." the boy replied. " You are also shy but you look smart."

" Daniel... Lashy ( Laszy parang ganun... hehehe) boy of Dreamland." Sabi ni MM sa sarili niya. Naaalala niya ang unang lalaking kaibigan niya sa U.S dahil palaging babae ang kaibigan niya at ang mga lalaki ay di niya kasundo. " The laziest kid I known. I wonder what he looks like right now. I have seen him for the past 7 years."

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" Goodbye muna America. Mommy, Daddy, I miss you..." sinasabi ni MM sa sarili habang nakatingin sa labas ng bintana ng eroplano.

" Emm, dear, tulog ka muna, it'll going to be a long trip." sabi ni Tita Marie niya.

" Sure ka bang okay ka lang na First Class lang tayo, hija? Bat hindi mo gamitin ang private plane natin?" tanong ng Tito Richard niya.

"It's okay tito. Maganda naman ang service ng Airlines na 'to. When we went to Europe, New York, Florida, And Hawaii ito ang sakay namin. Okay na sana Tito ang Business Class eh, First Class pa..." sagot ni MM.

"Hay nako.... Pero be ready pagbaba natin at paglabas dahil I'm sure alam na ng media na pauwi tayo ng Pilipinas." sabi ng Tita Marie niya.