Memory in the Street (Paraiso Series #3)

Kabanata 5

Kabanata 5

For a moment my brows creased when I saw that man who insulted me in the restaurant but when my gaze dropped to the name resting above the table.

Atty. Zhimbax Riegor Lorcan
Lorcan Shipping Lines Inc., President

Then my gaze went back to the man staring at me with clenched jaw while his arms are crossed infront. I realized that it was him. Hindi sila magkamag-anak dahil siya talaga mismo iyon.

So, he became a lawyer and lived in the city.

Honestly, I felt small looking at him. He looked high and mighty with his matured features and the title before his name. He’s like an aristocrat plotting to conquer an ignoble like me. He could seem to crush anyone he dislikes.

But although I felt like a lumpen, still with my blank face, I met his frigid eyes.

“Upo ka. Baka mangalay ka’t aalis ka na lang bigla.” Sarkastiko ang boses niya.

So kilala nga niya ako. Well, I could still recall how he insulted me in the restaurant.

Sinunod ko ang utos niya at umupo sa mamahaling visitor’s chair. Palihim kong pinalibot ang aking mga mata sa kabouan ng opisina niya.

It was spacious and conducive. It has white and gray palette. Hindi masyadong maraming gamit at dekorasyon kaya maaliwalas ito sa paningin. May sala set din siya sa bandang kanan at may nakalagay na vase kung saan may tatlong pirasong Daisy na nakapaloob sa ibabaw ng glass table.

Sa bandang likuran naman ng lamesa’t swivel chair niya ay ang glass window kung saan kita ang matatayog na mga istruktura sa siyudad at sa bandang kaliwa ay ang bookshelves na kulay gray na may lamang mga libro.

Even without the presence of gold, his office screamed authority, power and wealth.

Hindi ako umimik habang nakaupo sa visitor’s chair at hinintay lang na bumukas ulit ang bibig niya. Hindi ko kasi alam kung paano ko siya pakikisamahan.

Pero ang talagang agaw pansin ay ang kulay ng kanyang mga mata. They’re not mismatched anymore. Gaya nung sa restaurant, magkapareho ang kulay ng mga mata niya. As I’ve said, his features matured. His body was more chiseled than before. With his suit and tie, he fits the description of a powerful and dangerous bachelor.

“So, why are you here?” he asked like he was unaware of my intentions.

Tumikhim muna ako.

“Good morning sir, I’m an applicant for you P.A and I’m here for the interview.” Pormal kong sagot.

All thanks to my face and voice na hindi nagbabago ang bakas ng emosyon. It was already easy for me to act collected despite my concealed emotions. And right now, I can tell that I am having a hard time veiling how I feel. Mixed emotions.

“What’s your name?”

Tinatanong niya talaga iyon?

“Karina Calixta Bambini, sir.” Magalang kong sagot.

I saw an emotion flickered in his face but it went died out immediately.

He went silent. Naramdaman kong nakatitig lang siya sa akin na tila ba parang pinag-aaralan ang boung mukha ko hanggang sa bumukas ulit ang bibig niya.

“Interview, huh? Sige, I’ll interview you.” He scoffed.

Tumango lang ako.

I heard shuffling of papers before he cleared his throat.