Back Series 1: Back To You (BxB)

Kabanata 46

Clayn

Hindi na kami natuloy ni kuya sa aming plano ngayong araw. We thought we'll just appear in the meeting instead and face them one and for all. Imbes na pumunta sa building para magtrabaho, nagpasya nalang akong virtual akong magtrabaho.

My team agreed because they knew what happened. Ani nila'y napakadaming reporter sa baba. That's one of the reason why I chose to stay at home for now because medias will surely bother me.

That day, Arkin, Jasmine and Jaden called me. Tinanong nila ako tungkol sa pagkasangkot ko sa issue. They are worried because they know I can't do that. At nag-alala rin sila dahil ex ko ang nasa issue.

Nag-text din si Ian sa akin tungkol doon. Some more friends were asking about it if it was true and I just simply answered no. Mommy called again and she said ngayong gabi sila uuwi o bukas ng umaga. She also said that the meeting of the families involve will be tomorrow.

I am quite relief because I am determined to clean my name as soon as possible. Mommy also suggested that we'll asked for help from the Ruiz for cleaning my name since they have more influence and people will believe them.

I agreed with her. May punto nga si mommy. I'll just asked Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz for help. Hindi na ako makapaghintay na malinis ang pangalan ko.

My parents indeed arrived at night. Hindi na namin sila sinundo dahil baka may media na makakita. I don't want to be bothered.

"How's our bunso?" salubong ni mommy at niyakap ako.

"I'm fine, mom." I said calmly.

"Did medias came here, JK?" tanong ni Dad kay Kuya.

Bumitaw na si mommy sa yakap at nilingon ko si Daddy na mukhang seryoso sa tinig at ang kunot ng kanyang noo.

"Wala naman Dad," Kuya answered.

"Mabuti kong gano'n." Nilingon ako ni Daddy at niyakap ko siya after kong i-kiss siya sa cheeks. "Huwag kang mag-alala sa mga ipinaratang sa'yo bunso. We'll surely clean your name from all the accusation tomorrow."

Tumango ako. I am not that worried but the thought of everyone looked at me like I'm a snake just driven me more to clean my name. I feel like they looked down on me so much and I hate it.

Hindi ko alam kong kailan pa ako nagsimulang may pakialam sa tingin ng iba sa akin... or maybe deep down my mind I want to prove someone that I ain't what he think of me.

The rest of that night, natulog kami ng maaga. Bukod sa pagod ang parents namin, ayaw ko ring tingnan ang aking mga social media accounts because surely I'll just witness all that false statements.

Kinabukasan, mommy said that the meeting will be at ten in the morning. At pagkatapos ng meeting ay magpapa-press con ang Ruizes. Mabuti kung ganon kasi hihingi pa ako ng tulong sa paglinis ng pangalan ko. They can state my innocence during the press con.

All of us prepared for that meeting. We are all in formal attire. Naka-suot ako ng navy blue corporate attire. Pinasadahan ko ng tingin ang sarili sa salamin. I looked good with my hair neatly comb. Ang kahabaan ng aking buhok na hanggang sa may mata ko ay hinayaan kong nakalugay.

Ngumuso ako at inayos ang coat for a final touches. My fair skinned is a bit flushed due to the hot shower. It appears natural blushes. Nang ma-satisfied sa ayos, bumaba na ako. My Dad and Kuya was already waiting in the sofa. Si Mommy nalang ata ang hinihintay.

Both my Dad and Kuya were on their black suit as well. 'Di nagtagal ay bumaba na rin si Mommy who's wearing a beige fitting off shoulder dress that looked simple yet elegant.