Cold Fangs [Fangs Series # 2]

Chapter 8 - Phone number

Dedicated 'to sayo. :) balak ko sana sa Epilogue. HAHAHA

Chapter 8 – Phone number

PINAPANOOD ko ang mga board of directors na nagpapalitan ng kanilang opinion about me being the new Chief operating officer.

“She’s the only heiress of Aragon Jewelry Company so it’s only given that Ms. Cassey take the position as COO.” Sabi ni Mr. Madrigal na isa sa Chief financial officer.

“Yes, but first she have to prove herself. She was what? A Marketing Manager? Why should we trust her? As far as record is concern. She didn’t even accomplish her last title proposal of Andaya account.” Said Mrs. Veras—the woman wearing black coat. I wanted to roll my eyes on her. From the start I already hate her. Siya ang unang nang-mata sa akin nang gawin akong Marketing Manager ni daddy.

“I think she did prove herself already when she was sent to Colorado. And we all know that she designed our luxurious necklace that was bought for Eight million US dollars by Hilary Clinton. And when her title proposal was approved by one of our biggest investors—Mr. Kent Manjon. Isn’t that enough?” my Uncle Robert defended me. Napangiti naman ako sakanya. That design I made was just for fun. I never thought na magugustuhan ‘yon ng US ex president’s wife Madam Clinton.

So far, 70 by 30 ang agree at hindi agree sa akin. But I know, kay daddy pa rin nakasalalay ang lahat.

“You all have point in this meeting. But whatever my decision is, it will always be what’s best for the company. After all, Cassey Aragon is my daughter and I don’t doubt her ability to operate Aragon Jewelry Company.” Seryosong sabi ni daddy. Napatingin naman siya sa akin and conviction is written in his aura.

“So my princess, are you ready to take over the position of COO?” Daddy asked me as if I I have a choice. Tumayo naman ako at pumunta sa unahan ni daddy.

“I’m Cassey Aragon. And I was born ready,” I said then smirked.

AFTER the board meeting ay pumunta na ako sa aking office—my new office I mean. ‘Di hamak na mas maganda siya sa dati kong office at mas malaking tingnan.

“Congratulations, Ms. Cassey.” Nakangiting sabi sa akin ni Leni nang maabutan ko siya sa office ko na inaayos ang table ko.

“Congratulations to you, too.” I said habang papalapit sa table ko. Of course I had to congratulate her. Tumaas ang posisyon ko so ibig sabihin pati siya. Ngumiti lang siya sa akin at nagpatiuna sa table ko. Seriously, kailangan ko ata talagang pasalamat ‘tong si Leni. Halos lagi siyang sa tabi ko. Kahit hindi naman siya dapat sumama sa akin sa Colorado pinilit ko siya kasi gusto ko may assistant pa rin ako. Kung hindi nga lang ata sa mataas niyang sweldo noon niya pa ako nilayasan

“Eh, Ms. Cassey. Kanina pa po mayro’ng tawag nang tawag sa inyo dito sa phone ko. Unregistered po kasi kaya nagdadalawang isip ako kung sasagutin ko.” She said when she handed me my phone.

“Sino naman kaya ‘to?” I said to myself while redialing. Baka kasi importante.

Isang ring pa lang nang sagutin agad ito sa kabilang linya at napakunot ako nang lalaki ang matunugan kong boses.

“Thank god you called.” He said.

“And who’s this?” I snapped.

“It’s me, Owen.” Masigla niyang sabi sa kabilang linya. Halos panlakihan ako ng mata at nanginginig na natapon ko ang phone ko.

“Ms. Cassey, may problema po ba?” nag-aalalang tanong ni Leni.

“W-wa…Wala!” nanghihinang napaupo ako sa swivel chair at nasapo ang noo ko. How did he get my number?