Love and Lies

Chapter 1

AUTHOR'S POV

"Great idea, Ms. Valle"

"Thank you Mr. Cruz"

"Well, I'm so impressed with your proposal. Kindly, send the agreement and proposal tomorrow morning"

Ngumiti si Alexa at nakipag shake hands sa kanilang bagong investor.

"Thank you for trusting us Mr. Cruz"

Ngumiti ang lalaki at nagpaalam na. Pagkalabas ng investor ay agad nag iba ang anyo ni Alexa.

"Ms. Sanchez, papasukin mo dito si Ashley" she said in a cold voice.

Tinawag ng sekretarya niya ang empleyado at pinapasok sa loob. Kinakabahan at pinagpapawisan ang dalaga habang nakayuko.

"P-pinapatawag ni---"

"You're fired" she said in a calm yet intimidating voice.

Agad na lumuhod ang dalaga at nagmakaawa.

"M-miss. Please give me another chance.. I'm sorry.." pagmamakaawa ng dalaga habang umiiyak.

Tumayo si Alexa at iniligpit ang kanyang gamit.

"I'll do anything Ms. Valle... I'm sorry"

Ngumiti si Alexa at nilapitan ang dalaga. Yumuko ito at iniharap ang mukha ni Ashley sa kanya.

"Anything?"

Dahan dahang tumango ang dalaga.

"Then get lost. I already gave you 3 chances ngunit sinayang mo lang yun.  We don't need dumb and weak people"

Napaiyak ang dalaga at tumayo nang maayos si Alexa. Bago pa man siya makalabas ay nilingon niya si Ashley.

"Oh.. I almost forgot. Just a reminder.. I already filed a complain against you. For what reason? Well, nalaman kong pinagnanakawan mo ang kompanya ko. I have proof and witnesses so good luck" she flashed a wide smile and walk out of the door.

Takot ang lahat kay Alexa R. Valle. Aside from being strict and perfectionist, she's also cold and straightforward. Isa siya sa pinakabata at sikat na CEO sa Pilipinas.

Ngunit may isang tao na hindi natatakot sa kanya.

"Alexandra my love!"

"What are you doing here dumb*ss?"

"Waiting for you my love.." he flashed a sweet smile and hug her.

"LET.ME.GO.SANTIAGO"

Agad humiwalay si Santi at ngumiti.

"Chill.. my love. Please stop calling me Santiago. You know that my real name is Santi"

"I don't care. What do you want from me?"

"Your love. Boom kilig!" tumawa si Santi at tiningnan si Alexa.

Alexa kept her cold straight face and walk away. Agad hinabol ni Santi si Alexa.

"Hey... Wait for me.."

"Stop following me dumb*ss"

"Napaka bitter naman nito. Pinapasundo ka kasi ni Tita dahil gusto niya na sabay na tayo mag lunch"

"I'm busy. I can't come with you"

"Please..." nag puppy eyes si Santi at ipinakita ang kanyang dimples.

Alam na alam talaga ni Santi ang kahinaan ni Alexa.

"Fine.." she sighed and walk outside the building.

Si Santi ang best friend ni Alexa pero magkaiba ang kanilang ugali. Santi is sweet, caring, friendly and talkative while Alexa is the total opposite.

Kahit hindi sila magka ugali ay super close pa rin nila.

Pinagbuksan ni Santi ng pinto si Alexa at pinasakay sa kotse.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"Mireille's new restaurant. I've heard na masarap daw ang mga pagkain dun"

"Kahit anong pagkain ay masarap sa panlasa mo, Santi. Isa pa, you know that I hate Mireille so bakit sa restaurant niya tayo kakain?"

"Actually, she invited us. You can also give your thoughts about the food"

"Hmm.."

Santi started the engine and drove to Mireille's restaurant.

"Kailan ang flight mo to London?"

" 6 months from now. Why? Mamimiss mo ko, noh?" pabiro niyang tanong.

"I can't wait for that day. I just want you to disappear, Santiago"

"Aray!!!"

Hinawakan niya ang kanyang dibdib at umaarte na parang sinaksak.

"Baliw.."

"Sa'yo... Ayyiieee..."

"Ewan ko sa'yo. Para kang tanga."

"Okay.. I'll stop... But I know na darating ang panahon na mamimiss mo ang charms and pick up lines ko"

"Never.." sabi ng dalaga at tumingin sa labas.

I'll miss you..
Everything about you..

To be continued...