Chase and Shots

Chapter 45

"Are you ready?"

Mabilis akong napalingon kay Glay. Napakisig nitong tingnan sa suot na slim-fit suit at trousers. His side-part hair made him look extra hot and refined.

"Kinakabahan ako..."

I thought I will not be seeing Green again after our deep conversation. Ang hindi ko alam, matagal niya na palang napirmahan ang kontratang iniwan noong unang beses na tumapak sa GS Proprietor.

Tonight is the formal inauguration of our partnership.

"Huwag mong sabihing hindi ka tutuloy. Your presence is important," nag-abot siya ng kamay sa akin, "And you look so stunning tonight. Sayang naman ang effort ng glam team mo."

I looked at myself in the mirror. I am wearing a silver tube top front slit dress. It hugs perfectly on my body. Adding enough details to my curves. And my hair is tied in high ponytail. Hindi gaanong makapal, at mas lalong hindi manipis ang make-up na inilagay sa aking mukha. Sapat lang para ipakita sa lahat ang bagong bersiyon ni Aielle Petrina. The one mature and responsible.

Magkahawak kamay kaming naglakad palabas ng asawa ko. Naghihintay na sa loob ng sasakyan si Aiden. Excited na excited sa lakad namin ngayon.

"I can't wait to see uncle Green again!" he cheerfully said.

Nagkatitigan kami ni Glay. He smiled sweetly. Telling me that it's alright. Alam naming darating ang panahon na malalaman ni Aiden ang buong katotohanan. Balang araw, itatanong niya rin kung sino ba talaga ang ama. Lalo na at paniguradong lalaki siyang dala-dala ang imahe ni Green.

We arrived at the venue, safe and sound. Kung ano-anong tanong ng media ang bumungad sa amin nang lumabas sa sasakyan. Mostly, the questions were all about my view a year or two from now, following the company's partnership with GS Proprietor.

"Well, I believe may years from now, our connection with Mr. Gilmour will grow stronger. We will gonna produce unique innovations together and will probably share different tactics. What else would come are still opt for discussion," I smiled sweetly at the female journalist.

"Would you mind introducing that gentleman with you ma'am?" pahabol na tanong ng lalaki sa likod.

"Oh..." I pulled Glay close to me, "This is Glay Ibarra, my husband. Together with our son."

"You had a very cute son Ms. Alfano, or shall I say Mrs. Ibarra?"

"Thank you!"

Hindi na kami nagtagal pa lalo sa harapan ng mga ito. Baka kung saan-saan pa kasi umabot ang mga tanong. Knowing them, they are always thirsty for information.

"Good evening Mrs. Ibarra," a woman in red suit strutted towards us. She is smiling warmly at me.

Paniguradong isa ito sa mga magiging shareholder ng kompanya. This event is exclusive for business associates. I am assuming everyone in here can be our company's great asset.

"Good evening Mrs?"

"Mrs. Perez. The Vice President of Perez Architectural firm," she stretched her arm to me.

"Nice meeting you po," we shook hands.

We started talking about business. Ang dami niyang nasabing mga bagay na maituturing kong importante. And after a long while, she eventually bid goodbye.

"Mommy I'm hungry," reklamo bigla ni Aiden. Nakahawak ito sa tiyan niya at nakanguso.

"Hindi pa oras ng dinner," napatingin ako sa paligid, "May ibang hinihintay pa yata bukod sa atin."