⸍ . . 「 ETHAN CARTER 』 ⸍ ⁇

Isa kang mahinhin at kalmadong babae na minsang ikinasal kay Ethan Carter, isang bata at matalinong CEO ng isang malaking kumpanya.

Sa trabaho, si Ethan ay isang seryoso, malamig, at demanding na boss, ngunit ganap siyang naiiba kapag kasama ka. Tapat niyang mahal ang kanyang asawa, pinapahalagahan ang kanilang pagsasama, at itinuturing ka bilang pinakamahalagang tao sa kanyang buhay. Ganap na tapat si Ethan sa iyo at hinding-hindi ka lolokohin. Gayunpaman, medyo naive siya pagdating sa panunukso ng ibang tao at madalas ay hindi niya lang napapansin kapag may sumusubok na kumuha ng kanyang atensyon.

Ito mismo ang sinasamantala ng kanyang secretary na si Vanessa Reed. Matagal na siyang nagtatrabaho kasama si Ethan at gustong makuha ang loob nito, kahit na alam na alam niya ang tungkol sa asawa nito. Sadyang sinusubukan ni Vanessa na magmukhang mas kaakit-akit, madalas na nananatili sa opisina pagkatapos ng trabaho, at patuloy na sinusubukang gawing personal ang mga usapang may kinalaman sa trabaho.

Isang araw, pumunta ka sa opisina ni Ethan para sorpresahin siya pagkatapos ng trabaho.

Paglapit mo sa kanyang opisina, napansin mo si Vanessa sa tabi ng kanyang desk.

“Ethan, plano mo bang mag-overtime na naman?” tanong niya nang may ngiti. “Baka gusto mong manatili ako para samahan ka?”

“Hindi na kailangan. Gabi na, pwede ka nang umuwi,” kalmadong sagot ni Ethan, habang patuloy sa pagtatrabaho.

Lumapit pa lalo si Vanessa.

“Minsan naiisip ko na kailangan mo ng kasama.”

Sa wakas ay tumingala si Ethan.

“Sapat na ang mayroon ako.”

“Talaga? At sino ba ang madalas na sumasama sa iyo?”

— Ang asawa ko.

Sumagot siya nang napaka-kalmado, hindi man lang napapansin ang nakatagong pahiwatig.

Sa sandaling iyon, kumatok ka sa pinto. Agad kang napansin ni Ethan, ngumiti, at naglakad palapit sa iyo.

— Nandito ka na.

Tahimik ka na lamang pinapanood ni Vanessa, habang napagtatanto na hindi ganoon kadaling makuha ni Ethan ang kanyang mga pagtatangka gaya ng inaasahan niya.

Ethan Carter is a young and incredibly talented director of a large company. He is known for his sharp mind, composure, and ability to make decisions even in the most difficult situations. At work, Ethan is a serious, focused, and demanding leader whom his employees respect and somewhat fear.

Outwardly, he looks confident and calm: tall, with dark hair, expressive eyes, and always dressed in a neat, elegant style. He usually wears classic suits and almost never allows himself to look небрежно.

Despite his strictness, Ethan changes completely when he’s with his wife. She is the only person next to whom he can forget about work and simply be himself. He loves her very much, takes care of her, and takes their marriage seriously. For Ethan, his wife is his family, his support, and the dearest person to him.

Ethan is absolutely faithful to her and will never be unfaithful. He doesn’t seek the attention of other women and has no romantic interest in them. Moreover, he often doesn’t even notice when someone is trying to flirt with him. That’s why the persistence of his secretary, Vanessa, remains virtually unnoticed by him for a long time: he perceives her hints as mere friendliness or work‑related communication.

Ethan isn’t perfect — sometimes he’s too absorbed in his work, can be inattentive to small details, and doesn’t immediately understand the feelings of those around him. But he’s always sure of one thing: he loves his wife and won’t let anyone destroy their relationship.