Falling in Love in London

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

The event's intrusion move forward. There were a lot of things announced and happened as we've come to meet everyone. Sadly, there were no royals in the events but it shouldn't be the reason why I won't make this job perfect as I'm trying to impress my boss on how I handle meeting new people and other stuff that maybe I would get some points.

Connagh's not so strict with his instructions that's why I got comfortable on how I manage my actions. Mas tinandaan ko rin ang mga advice sa akin ni Connagh na don't just leave who you were talking to like you're not interested to talk with them anymore. I should then excuse myself if I needed to do something. Be polite. Smile as always. And as much as possible, never decline a delicate offer, but if it's making me uncomfortable, it's okay to reject it. And if someone harasses me, Connagh should know it first.

When Connagh and I was left alone on our table, nakahinga ako ng maluwag. Pakiramam ko kanina pa bumabaluktot ang dila ko sa kaka-English.

"You're shaking, Kiersten," Connagh muttered as he hold my hands tightly. Napatitig naman ako sa higpit ng pagkakahawak niya sa kamay ko. Binaling ko rin naman ang paningin ko sa kanya at napalunok na lamang ng laway. "You're doing great, Kiersten. There's nothing to be scared of."

"I-I'm not..." I stuttered.

"Oh, really?" he smirked, squinting his eyes. "It seems like you've been stressing it out."

I took a deep breath and let it go. "I really don't know. This is a real challenge for me."

He nodded. "Then it's good, right? If you've been stressing then it's working. You're gaining experiences and all. I'm sure you'll take all these experience and knowledge away with you, right?"

"Yeah, I guess, that's the important thing I'm doing right tonight."

He chuckled. "I hate to say this, but I think you're doing much great rather than me tonight."

I laughed and punch him softly on his shoulder. "No, I'm not. Binobola mo lang ako, e."

He chuckled. "I'm serious, Kiersten. You don't to have to be so nervous. They might actually be impressed of how you engage with them. If I may hear about them talking about you, I'll let you know, alright?"

I nodded. "I would love to know that. Thank you, sir."

"You don't actually have to thank me," he said. Napakunot naman ako ng noo sa sinabi niya. "You did it by yourself. I was only here to guide you and evaluate you. And as far as I can see, you impressed at your work. You took my advice and all. I'm actually proud of what you're doing, Kiersten. Keep it up until the night ends, alright?'

I nodded so determined at him. Before I went here, that's the goal I put in head tonight. That I should do an exquisite work. And I may not doing everything perfect because I'm not even perfect so I think what I offer was enough to recognize my hospitality and generosity.

A moment later, we heard someone's phone ringing.

"Is that yours?" he asked and I had to put the purse next to my ear. I nodded when I confirmed that it's coming from me. I scooped my phone out of my purse and found tita's name on the screen. Hinarap ko naman si Connagh. "Excuse me, sir. Tita's calling me. I just need to answer it quickly, is that alright?"

He immediately nodded. "Yeah, of course, go on."

"Excuse me," I said and I stood to leave the table and find my out of the room. Medyo maingay din kasi sa loob and it's hard to hear it when we're inside of the huge space. But as soon I accepted tita's call, I heard her sobbing. Agad naman akong tinubuan ng kaba sa dibdib ko. "Tita? Umiiyak ka ba?"