Atherelle's POV
One versus one
I wore a cream-glittered long bodycon dress for tonight's event. It has a long slit at the right leg, and I partnered it with a Steve Madden high-heeled cream stiletto.
Marami ng media ang nag-aabang sa bukana pa lang nang makarating ako. The click of the camera combines with the small noises from the media. Pagkatapak ko pa lang sa red carpet ay nag-uunahan na kaagad ang mga media palapit sa akin na agad ding hinarang ng mga guards. The media are a bit wild. Nagtutulakan na nga ang iba dahil sa sobrang kagustuhan na matanong ako.
"Architect, just a minute, po." isa sa mga media ang nagpumilit.
I stopped to give them a chance to ask me. They flocked to me the moment I signaled the security to let them.
"Are you staying here for good, Architect?"
"No, I'll be back in the U.S. and stay there for good," I answered, smiling a bit.
"How are you related to Mrs. Leleth Alzano and Mr. Anton Alzano?"
I stopped after I heard them mention my parents. I never got a chance to talk to them ilang taon na ang lumipas. All I know was that the company is already in good hands. The inheritance of it all was Angel. Yes, I am still carrying the Alzano but I am no longer part of that family.
"Why did your parents disown you, Architect?"
"Was it legit that Angel Alzano replaced you in the position that's supposed to be yours?"
"What can you say about it, Architect?"
Some of the medias were looking at whoever the person has arrived. Ang iba nagbubulungan na at ang iba naman ay naghihintay ng sagot ko habang ang iilan ay pumunta sa bagong dating. Out of curiosity, I looked at my back to see Angel standing so proud and elegant at the entrance of the event. She is looking straight at me, waiting for my answer also.
"Architect, Alzano--"
"It was legit, " I cut the media off "I created my name, so it wasn't a big deal to me at all. I didn't need their richest." I answered as I cut eye contact with her.
I continue walking inside even when the media are still following me to ask further questions. I didn't look back until I reached inside.
Professional people are everywhere, socializing so proud of everybody. I smiled at others as greetings. Ang ibang narito ay familiar na sa akin pero mas marami talaga ang hindi ko pa kilala. I'm always abroad so I don't have a chance to meet people here.
"Hi, good evening. You must be Architect Atherelle Alzano?" an aged woman ask me.
She's with her other co-business friends. I smiled at them and held my hand to formally introduce myself to them.
"Yes, madam," I said "Atherelle," pakilala ko ulit.
"I've heard about you in the news and it's such an honor to meet a young successful Architect like you." ang isa naman nitong kaibigan.
"Thank you, madam. It's privileged to meet all of you as well."
"So, anyway. You are the chosen one to represent the Alzano firm?" tanong ng isa.
"No, madam," was the only answer I said.
These people here expected that I am connected to the Alzanos. Iniisip nila na nasa kompanya ako bilang Architect at narito dahil d'yan. I'm here to represent as an Architect myself and not because of the company they thought I'm in.
"I am under Census, madam. Not in the Alzano's." I said
Their mouth gape open in amazement. "You mean the most-known company in the U.S.?"
BINABASA MO ANG
Till the Last Game Do Us Part
Romance"He became my home when everything in me fell apart. He adopted my abandoned heart, hugged all my pain, and danced with my flaws like they were his favorite part of them all."
