Love Taken Chances

Chapter 19

Kai

I was asking Ken's secretary if she  did booked a hotel for Ken's friend and she told me that it's done already.

"xiè xiè", I told her.

I was sitting in a coach inside Ken's office and waiting for him to finish his meeting. I will accompany him to meet his friend that is coming from Bali. His chat mate. The love of his life. Natatawa nga ako sa kwento niya kasi sa dating app niya nakilala. Pumatol ba naman ang isang yo'n.

" Sir, here is the name of Mr. Chu's friend. I booked her at Stanford Hotel.", she informed me.

" Wait! Stanford? I thought we will stay at Grand Hyatt?", I said.

" According to Boss, his friend wanted to stay in a cheaper hotel as long as it is very accessible to all. Standford was the best choice.", she explained.

"What's the name of his friend?" I asked her out of curiosity.

" Ms.  Bella Alliena Morales sir." she said. The name sounds familiar. Si Bella, pero imposible naman. I checked the monitor on Ken's desk and I saw Bella's picture as his wall paper. No way! Si Bella nga. Fuck! Kaya pala, her name was familiar when I heard it sa mga kumag. Siya nga yong pinapadalhan ni Ken ng mga prutas sa Pinas dati pa. Wow! What a small world.

I saw Ken came out from the conference room.

"Hey man! I think I know your friend Bella." I was smiling at him. Napailing na lang ako. Don't worry cuz, your secret is safe with me.I told myself .

"Your secretary booked her in Stanford Hotel. Let's cancel the booking and let her join us in Grand Hyatt. " sabi ko sa kanya. Nagulat naman siya at nagdial sa intercom. Pinagalitan niya ang secretary niya bakit doon siya nagbook. Ako nga din nagulat. Napailing na lang ako.

There she is, Bella. She's looking at me like she saw a ghost. It' really Bella.  Hindi siya makapaniwala. I was smiling inside. Ano kaya magiging reaction ni Aj pag malaman niyang magkasama kami ng kan'yang mahal na Bella.

I took a picture of us and sent it to Aj.

Me:
photo sent...

Hey bro! Look who I bumped into? hahah!

Aj:
Fuck you Pito! Bakit kayo magkasama ni Bella?

Me:
photo sent... ( Ken facing Bella while Bella was holding the dried flowers in her hand)
Another picture. My cousin knows her.

Aj:
Pito!!!

Me:
Easy man. Don't worry Bella will go home tomorrow. I'll send the flight details to you later. Make sure na ikaw ang susundo sa airport pa lang. I'll send you her complete address in Cavite. Doon siya uuwi. Bye!

Di ko na inantay ang reply niya. You have to work hard Caden. You have to fight for her. Hindi ang tulad ni Bella ang maghahabol sayo. Pasalamat ka naka arrange marriage ang pinsan ko, kong hindi baka hindi mapunta sayo si Bella. Sa isip isip ko na lang sinabi.

Night came and Ken treat Bella to a romantic dinner. I saw Ken hugged and kissed her. Pinicturan ko silang dalawa. Sweet kasi but I didn't send it to Caden, baka magwala pag makitang naghahalikan ang dalawa. Instead I sent it to Ken as a remembrance. I know Ken's feeling right now. Hinatid niya si Bella sa room nito at niyaya niya akong magtambay sa rooftop. We drink, he was silent the whole time. His eyes are red. Malalaman mong galing sa pag iyak. I know di pa niya kayang mag open up sa akin ngayon that's why sasamahan ko na lang muna siya sa katahimikan.

Hinatid namin si Bella sa Airport. I saw Ken silently crying while watching the plane took off.