Shelter In You (MASVEDO SERIES #2)

Kabanata 34

"Bella no! Don't leave yet! We need to attend in the Anniversary party! You are the new face of the company!"

Nanghihina akong napaupo sa kama ko habang hawak hawak ang phone. He's so mad at me since yesterday because I left them in Masvedo.

"I understand now! Yes, you two are ex-lovers? Fine! Just be professional Bell. Be professional." Binabaan niya ako ng tawag kaya napahiga ako saka napayakap sa unan ko.

The company will be hosting a party because it's their anniversary according to what Joey had said. Kung ako ang tatanungin gustong gusto ko ng umuwi pero ayaw niya akong payagan. Joey is still my manager and I respect him.

Ilang sandali pa biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko at pumasok ang isang maid dala-dala ang malaking box.

"Good morning Ma'am, para sa'yo raw po padala ni Sir Joey." I dighed and motioned her to put the huge box in my couch.

When she left I slowly get up and walk towards the box. It's has a note at the top.

This is the gown you'll wear. I ordered it from Paris so please Bella. Please.

-Joey

I sighed. Binuksan ko ang box at napangiti kqagad ako ng matipid ng makita ang gown. Dahan-dahan ko 'yong kinuha.

It's long gown in dark red and full of glitters. I would love to wear this in other parties. This looks so fashionable and elegant. May slit sa right side at medyo kita rin ang back. I love the gown but not the event.

Walang gana kong binalik 'yon sa loob ng box.

Fine. Last na 'to.

At six in the afternoon I get ready for the party. I curled my hair and apply a little dark make up. I wore my dark red lipstick too to match it with my gown. At seven I'm already done.

Biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto ko at agad kong nakita si Joey na pumasok. I sighed as I grab my crystal red purse.

"Perfect! Remember, be professional." Napairap nalang ako bago tumango-tango.

The company offered a car to fetch us and Joey allowed it so I need to go with the flow. I swallowed hard when I saw a black limosine. I didn't know that it's a limo!

"Elegant isn't it?" Joey winked at me as he entered first.

Tiim bagang nalang ako pumasok kasunod niya. I am not bringing any bodyguards because it's a high end party so it's fine. Saka hindi naman ako magtatagal. I'll just show my self as a sign of respect.

Honestly, hindi ko alam kung paano ako haharap sa Daddy ni Dave. I am so embarassed as what I did yesterday. And I don't wanna see Davw. I am sure that he already concluded something because of my tears.

Less than an hour we arrived at the hotel where the party is held. The driver opened the door so Joey step out firat before me. I glued my smile on my face as I step out and flashes of the cameras welcomed me.

"So beautiful Bella!"
"Wow!"
"Nice gown!"

"Thank you" I softly said on the reporters outside.

Nang makapasok kami sa venue agad nagsilingunan ang mga bisita sa amin. Some even approach me and congratulated the success of the photo shoot. Ngayon din kasi ilalauch ang edited pictures and commercial.

"Thank you, it's my pleasure go be the face of this giant company." I said with a smile but deep inside I really want to walk away in this party.

Someone assist us on our assigned table ao I sighed. Nang makarating kami sa table agad akong umupo pero hindi nawawala ang ngiti sa labi ko. A smile full of plasticity.