Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 13

Miguel smiles at Yolanda as she explores the apartment. He cooks the fajitas and the chimichangas. After that, he goes towards Yolanda to serve her food. Yolanda was surprised by the food. “It smells so good. she said. Thank you.” he said. Why don’t you take a bite? You may like it even more.” he said. She takes a bite of the fajitas.  “Oh my God!” she said reacting to the explosion of flavor. Miguel laughs at her reaction. “This really good.” she continues, “This reminds me of when my favorite restaurant opened when I was seven.” “Really?” he said, “You have been a fan of Nana’s place ever since yo were seven?” “Yeah. This reminds me a lot of when it opened for the first time.” she said. Miguel smiles. “How did you learn how to cook like that?” she said. “My Nana taught me.” he said. “Wow!” she said, “She can really cook.” “Thank you.” he said.

They talked for hours. “So… You seem to make a great living from bartending.” she said. “It has it’s perks.” he said. “I see.” she said. “I wish I could have something to drink.” she said subconsciously. “Oh… I’m sorry. How rude of me. What kind of drink would you like?” he said. “I would like some sweet tea, if you have it.” she said. He goes into the kitchen to make a glass of sweet tea. (Phew, luckily, I made some before she came.) he thinks. He collects ice from the ice dispenser and poured some sweet tea in the glass. He gives it to Yolanda. “Thank you.” she said. She drinks the tea. “Wow, this is really good too!” she said. “I love the tea. I wonder can I have this for work?” she asks. “The tea?” he asks. “Yeah.” she said. “I have a flask that hasn’t been used. I can pour the tea in there.” he said. “I would love that.” she said.

He goes to grab the flask and pours tea in it. He gives it to her. “Thank you.” they hang out and play video games. Yolanda smiles at Miguel. “Well, you are very good at games.” “It’s the only thing that winds me down from a hard days work.” Miguel said reacting to Yolanda’s statement. day turned into night. Miguel bids her goodnight. “Oh, I didn’t know that it was that late.” she said. “Yeah, sort of…” he said. “Well, I’ll talk to you later.” she said. “Okay.” he said. She leaves to go home. She makes it home and smiles at the outing. she begins to blush at Miguel’s sharp features. (Maybe, I am starting to fall in love with him.) she thinks. Miguel cleans his dishes and packed the other food for tomorrow. He takes a shower and goes to bed.

 

END/ PART 13

Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 12

Miguel looks into a marketing firm. (I can’t really do too much of the research because I don’t have the restaurant opened yet.) he thinks. (“So far I may have to go with Greenlight Marketing. After operating the restaurant, he does some bartending and gives his workers a light drink. “Thanks boss.” they said. “Great work, you guys.” he said. They are very happy. After the restaurant hours were over, Miguel closes up shop. (Jesus, I’m tired.) he thinks. He goes to his apartment after flagging down a taxi. He goes to his apartment door and unlocks it. He goes inside. He takes a warm shower and unwinds for the rest of the day. “Pretty soon, I will be able to hire restaurant managers. Then, I won’t have to personally manage the restaurants.” he said out loud to himself. He looks at TV. I should game for a couple of hours.” he said out of boredom. He begins to play a game. After playing for 6 hours straight, he cuts off the game and goes to sleep.

The Next Day…

Yolanda gets ready to go to work. She works her hours and leave early. She calls Miguel. Miguel wakes up from his sleep. He answers the phone. [ “Hello.” he said. “Hey, Miguel.” Yolanda said. “Yolanda.” he said in excitement. “I got off early. Wanna hang out?” she said. “Sure.” he said, “Come over to my place.” “Uh…” she said, a little hesitant. “You know as a friend.” he said, laughing at her hesitation, “What do you think we were going to do?” Yolanda’s face turns red from embarrassment. “I-I-I don’t know. You tell me.” Yolanda said. She could feel Miguel smile over the phone. “So, where do I meet you?” she said. “Meet me at the restaurant.” he said. She thinks about it. “Okay. Sure.” she said after thinking about it. She goes to meet him. It takes her an hour to get there. Miguel waits by the restaurant door. Yolanda gets out of the car. She sees Miguel. His appearance shocks her. he wears a white t-shirt and a dark plaid flannel and relaxed jeans. his hair was tied back in a messy bun.

She noticed his clear framed glasses on his face. “Miguel?” she said. He looks up and instantly smiles when he sees her. “Ready to go to the apartment?” he asks. “I guess.” she said. “I won’t do anything.” Miguel said. “I’ll trust you.” she said. They go to the apartment. Miguel opens the door and the apartment was very clean. “Have you eaten?” he asks. “No I haven’t.” she said gazing around the apartment.”Well, I’ll cook fajitas.” he said, “and chimichangas.” He begins to cook. Yolanda is surprised by his efforts. (Wow, it’s like we are actually on a date.) she thinks.

END/PART 12

S.M.R. News: Expect New Story Installation This Coming Tuesday

Hello guys,

This coming Tuesday, I have an upcoming installation of Too Much Love, Not Enough Time. Part 12 is vastly approaching and I will continue to work on this story so I hope that you guys are not bored by this story. I hope you guys like this story a lot. I have worked pretty hard on it and I do enjoy it much. However, there are times were I would like the process to be slightly sped up. However, I cannot rush the story. So please support! I love you guys and I will see you in the next installation!

S.M.R.

Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 8

Miguel wonders about Yolanda’s resistance to alcohol. “I had an older brother. He was the life of the party and when I was 18, he gave me something to drink. I didn’t know that it was alcohol. I felt loose. We played games and stuff. Then late at night. I blacked out. When I woke up the next day, I noticed blood on the basement staircase. I went downstairs and found my older brother laying in a pool of blood. I called the ambulance and they rushed him to the hospital. They pronounced him dead. The autopsy report ruled it as suicide. I told myself ‘if only you didn’t have that drink, you could have saved him’.” Yolanda said opening up about her dark past. “I see.” Miguel said, “I’m sorry for your loss and I’m sorry for pressuring you to drink.” Miguel faces deep emotions about the story. “It’s okay. You didn’t know.” she said. “But still.” Miguel said. “Don’t worry about it. You can’t blame yourself for not knowing.” she said.

“I guess so.” he said softly. After the movies, Diana wanted a sleepover. “Come on guys. Let’s sleepover.” Diana said. “I have work tomorrow and so do you, Diana.” Yolanda said. “Please?” Diana said. “No Diana. I don’t even have clothes.” Yolanda said. Miguel gets ready to go. “Yolanda is right. We should get going.” Miguel said putting on his pair of shoes. “I’m sleeping over.” Antonio said. “I got to get home.” Miguel said. “I can… drive you home…” Yolanda said shyly. Miguel was shocked by what she said. “I’ll take you up on that.” Miguel said with a smile. Yolanda gets ready at the front door. Let’s go, Miguel. “Okay.” he said. They get in Yolanda’s car. He puts on his seatbelt as Yolanda turns her car on. She puts on her seatbelt. She puts the car in reverse to get out of Diana’s driveway. Once she was out of the driveway, she puts her car in drive and drives off. They talk as Miguel gives her directions to his place.

She stops in front of a fancy apartment complex. “Wow.” she said quietly. (So he makes a lot of money. All from bartending?) she thinks. “Well, I will see you later, Yolanda. I have to get up early.” he said. “Okay, same here.” she said. He gets out of the car and then he walks in the lobby. Yolanda drives off. Miguel goes to his apartment. He looks at the clock. “Okay. I have to get ready for bed. The restaurant may need to go in a new direction. So that means that I need to stay away from bartending for a while. I am the restaurant owner. I need to start acting like it. It’s all my Nana’s legacy.” he said out loud to himself.  (I got to conspire a new marketing strategy.) he thinks. He takes a shower and goes to bed.

 

PART 8/END

 

Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 6

The Next Day,,,

Yolanda makes copies at the workspace. Diana pretends to make copies so she could talk to Yolanda.  “How about March 5th?” Diana asks.p “That’s not good, Diana. Make it for March 7th.” Yolanda said. “Why postpone it?” Diana said. “Diana, you can’t make it for March 5th. That’s a workday.” Yolanda said. Diana pushes her glasses closer to her face and thinks about it. “Okay, fine. March 7th it is.” Diana said. “Good.” Yolanda said. “What happened to the copies that Jose asked for an hour ago.” the voice said angrily. “I’m making them now, Diego.” Yolanda said. “Well, hurry up. He has a meeting in half an hour.” Diego said. Yolanda hurries to make the copies. Once she is done making the copies, she organizes them and brings them to Diego. “About time.” Diego said.

He grabs the file and turns it into Jose. (I just can’t stand Diego.) she thinks as rage pulses through her veins. She returns to her desk. She updates the notes of businesses relying on Jose’s business services. After updating the files, it was time to go home. “Hey, why don’t you come over?” Diana said. “Sure.” Yolanda said, “Is Antonio going to be there?” “Yeah.” Diana said, “He said he is going to bring a friend over. He’s going to have us play games.” “Board games?” Yolanda said. “No Yolanda, video games.” Diana said. “What system?” she said. “PS4.” Diana said. Yolanda thinks about it. (I hope he brings fighting games.) she thinks. “I’m sold.” Yolanda said. “Okay, cool!” Diana said. “What time you are going to have the get-together?” Yolanda said.

“I’m going to have it around 6:30 pm.” Diana said. “Okay, see ya then.” Yolanda said. She gets in her car and drives home. She warms up some leftover fajitas and eats her dinner. She then looks for an outfit to wear. She finds a shirt and some pants and then goes to take a shower. After that, she puts on her clothes and looks at the clock. “Already 5:30.” she said shocked by the time. She gets ready to go. It takes her 30 minutes to get to Diana’s house. She makes it to Diana’s house. She parks her car, turns it off and goes to Diana’s front door. She rings the doorbell. Diana goes to her door. She opens it. She hugs Yolanda once she sees her at the door. “Seems like we can get started.” Diana said, “Antonio and his friend are already here.” Yolanda comes in and then they go to the living room, once Diana shuts the door. Yolanda was shocked and so was Antonio’s friend. “Miguel?” Yolanda said in shock. “Yolanda!” Miguel yells in excitement. The day turns interesting.

Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 5

“I got to meet him.” Diana said, “And I’ll bring Antonio. Hey, maybe, we can schedule a double date.” Yolanda looks at her and was conservative about her feelings towards her newfound crush. “I don’t know Diana. I don’t want to be carried away by any of this.” Yolanda said. “I think this is a great opportunity to get to know this guy.” “Maybe, he was just being nice. I highly doubt that he only talked to me because he liked me.” Yolanda said. “You don’t know that.” Diana said. “Yes, I do.” Yolanda mumbles sarcastically. “Come on, Yolanda.” Diana said, “Get his number and find out when he is available and tell me so I can set up a date.”

“I don’t want to waste my time if he doesn’t want to be bothered.” Yolanda said. “I’m sure he does.” Diana said. Yolanda thinks about it. (I can’t believe that I am doing this.) she thinks. “Okay… I’ll try to get his number.” Yolanda said red as a beet. Diana teased her about it. After work, Yolanda drives to San Juan to the restaurant in hopes of finding Miguel again. She looks everywhere but didn’t see him. (Where could he be?) she thinks. Suddenly, like magic, he appears at the bartending table. Yolanda comes up to him. “Miguel?” she asks. Miguel looks at her. He smiles once he sees her. “Oh Yolanda, how are you?” Miguel asks. “I’m fine.” she said. “What can I do for you?” he said making drinks for customers. “Well, I was wondering if it is alright to get our number?” Yolanda said blushing.

“One second…” Miguel said whipping up the last Margarita for a woman. He comes to her. “You want my number? he asks. “Yeah.” she said. “Okay. How about we exchange numbers?” he asks. Yolanda’s face is flushed red. “O-Okay…” she said trying to compose herself. He smiles at her clumsiness. They exchange numbers. “Would you like to get a drink?” he said. “No. I have to drive.” she said. “Okay. he said. (That’s the second time she shot me down. Maybe she’s not a drinker.) he thinks. Yolanda leaves the restaurant and drives home. Once she is home, she turns off her car and gets out. She, then, goes inside her house. She smiles at her accomplishment. Her victory was ruined when she heard her stomach growl. (I should have gotten something at the restaurant.) she thinks.

*I so wasn’t thinking.*

(Well, I’ll just cook some fajitas.) she thinks. She cooks the fajitas. At the end of the day, she calls Diana. [“So how did it go?” she asks. “I got his number.” Yolanda said. Diana yells “Yes!” in excitement. “Let’s focus on a date.” she said. “Okay.” Yolanda said.] they begin to plot and plan for the date ahead.

 

PART 5/END

Too Much Love, Not Enough Time Part. 3

Yolanda arrives in the city of San Juan. The city was so inviting and extremely popular with tourists. Yolanda goes to her favorite store. She goes to the dresses and pantsuits out there. She sees a really cute one. “Wow, this is cute!” she said in excitement. (I must try it on.) she thinks. she goes to the fitting room and tries on her dress suit. She comes out. She is surprised by how stunning she looked. (I really like it.) she thinks. (I wonder will Jose like it too?) Suddenly, she thinks of Jose kissing Gabriella. (That’s right… He has a girlfriend now.) she thinks. She goes inside her fitting room and changes back to her regular clothes. She thinks about Jose.

*Jose, why did you do this to me? Did you even notice me? Even just a little?*

Then she thinks about herself.

*I’m going to focus on me. So this outfit I am buying is going to be for me.*

She buys the outfit. She goes to other stores and buys things. She was on cloud nine. She experienced happiness for a little while. She goes to her car. She hears her phone ring and it was Diana. (Now is not a good time.) she thinks. Suddenly, she hears her stomach roar. She is slightly embarrassed. (“I guess I should get something to eat.”) she thinks out loud to herself. She goes to her favorite restaurant in San Juan. She orders her food and drink. “Would you like a margarita?” the bartender said. “No, thank you.” Yolanda said, “I have to drive home.”

She waits on her food. “Alright, Miguel! You can go.” his manager said. “Okay.” he said. He clocks out and then goes to Yolanda. “Is this seat taken?” he asks. Yolanda looks at him. His hazel eyes stare at her. She begins to notice his features. His chiseled look and tan skin caught her attention. His medium-dark curly hair also caught her attention. She begins to blush. (This man is handsome.) she thinks. “No… It’s not.” she said. He sits down next to her. “So what brings you here?” he asks. “Well, this is my favorite restaurant.” she said, “And I wanted to have a good time.” “I see.” he said. “What about you?” she asks. “Well, I work here.” he said. “Where are you from?” she asks. “I’m originally from Colombia.” he said, “Moved to Puerto Rico because I had nothing better else to do.” She was captivated by his voice. (His voice is so deep and hypnotic.) she thinks.

*It sounds like he can be a voice actor or something.* “Are you okay miss?” he said. She noticed that she was daydreaming. “I’m sorry.” she said. He laughs gently. “It’s okay.” he said smoothly. “What is your name?” she asks. “My name is Miguel.” he said. “Yours?” he said in curiosity. “My name is Yolanda.” she said. “Well Yolanda, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” he said. Suddenly her meal came. “I will let you eat your food and hopefully we will see each other again.” he said. He leaves her by herself. Yolanda eats her food and thinks about Miguel and his presence.

 

PART 3/END

Happy Holidays From Soriya!

Happy Holidays to everyone! I’m kinda late on this but I hope you guys enjoy the holidays! I don’t know what kind of holidays you guys celebrate but it’s going to be awesome for you guys! I am psyched for the New Year’s personally and I hope that you guys are excited for the New Year as much as I am. I have so many aspirations for the New Year. It is just around the corner. I’m going to be doing some self-reflecting and planning some new habits and all of that stuff. So I’m excited and I hope that you are excited! Happy Holidays Everyone!

G.O.S!

Copyright Certificate Is In!

Hey Everyone,

Long-time, no see. I have been okay for the most part. Still bouncing from place to place like a vagabond. It sucks, but I still have a will. So yeah…

Anyway, I have great news! My Copyright Certificate has come in the mail. I am so happy! Now I can confidently publish! How many people are excited to see my Rules Don’t Apply book hit the shelves. I know that I am! I have it on Wattpad also if you can’t wait for the ebook to come out. Yes, I did say ebook. I wanted to publish it as an ebook this time around and then work towards getting a paperback. I am going to work on the book design probably next month. Which I am excited about!

I have a book designer that I found that I am going to hire. I already did the formatting for my book so I am going to work on the design and publish it on Amazon. I have a price in mind but I am going to save it for the next time I post an update. It would be great to work on the manga for this particular novel. I want to draw the manga but that’s gonna take forever.

You guys let me know if you want a manga version of Rules Don’t Apply? I will draw and post it either on Webtoon or maybe have it as a book. I don’t know yet. Maybe when I have some downtime. Right now these ideas are really coming out and I’m trying to catch them all. Regardless of my situation, I will be able to make a comeback! I have lots of faith in my book and then, with that, I will start my publishing company!

So I have lots of things lined up! Indulge in some Ramen and until next time!

G.O.S!

Update: I’m Back and I Have Some News

Hi Everyone,

Game On Soriya here, and I have some news. So as you may know, I have been working other things this month. I wanted to give my ministry skills a try and it practically went nowhere so here I am.

I did manage to snag a subscriber on youtube but my mic has broken and I have to buy a new one. My whole thing is should I even try to explain certain things or just leave it be. For those who know me long enough, I have so many problems with staying consistent. I mean who doesn’t. However, I am going to make a change.

Since next month is my birth month, I decided to dive into work. So I have stories I have to release. I have one in the chamber that will be broken into parts. I’ll try not to make it so long but I can’t guarantee it. lol. (I mean I am a writer and I spend most of my time writing, literally.)

However, the month of June is not one of those months that was a complete loss. I was able to focus on writing my second ever novel: Peace Offering.

So that is in the works. Actually, its a rewrite because the first copy is so old. I’m talking about 11 years old. So I am writing it over. Peace Offering is one of my favorite fantasy books that I have written, but it has a slow beginning, though. I am currently on Chapter 8. So yeah.

I haven’t forgotten about my first novel: Rules Don’t Apply. In the month of July, I am giving myself a present of getting my book cover done for it. I have been looking into freelancers lately and I can actually get it done with their prices. Once the book cover is done I will show you guys.

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Next short story will be in the month of July. I’m giving myself the first two weeks off because of my Birthday! July 10. Who else is a July baby? Happy birthday to all of you guys born in July and I hope to see all of you guys in a couple of weeks.

Game On Soriya!