Heels and Sneakers ✅

Chapter 5

"Oh ano, sabay na tayo sa kotse?" Tanong ni Nathan. I gave him a once over. Naka black long sleeves siya na tinupi niya hanggang siko na pinartneran niya ng jeans. Semi-formal ang loko. "Done checking me out?" Tanong niya na nakangisi. I smirked, "Yep." Tumaas ang kilay niya bago natawa.

"No, Nate. We're not riding on the same car. Magkaiba ang pupuntahan natin." Ani ko at sumakay na sa kotse ko. A blue fortuner, na binigay pa ni mommy sa akin nung graduation ko ng college. Ah memories of my baby.

Tumango siya, "Take care, then." Aniya at sumakay na sa kanyang beatle--yung kotse niyang BMW na pinangalanan niyang beatle. Yep, ganun siya ka-corny.

Nagvibrate ang phone niya, "Hey, nagyaya si Karl. Sa bar daw niya mamaya. Is it okay if I go?" Paalam niya. Napataas naman ang kilay ko, amused na nagpaalam siya. Nagangat siya ng tingin mula sa phone niya ng hindi ako sumagot, "I know that look. I'm married now, of course I'll ask for your permission." Natawa naman ako bago tumango.

"I won't stop you from your past life, Nate. You know that." Ani ko.

Tumango siya, "I know. It's for the decency, wife." Pang-aasar niya sa akin at kinindatan ako. Napailing nalang ako sa kanya.

"Wag kang mangbababae." I warned. We may not be in love with each otjer but for freak's sake I want some respect. Natawa naman siya, "Don't worry. You're already enough."

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I was signing tons of papers when my telephone rang. This is why I hate office works.

I answered the phone, "Yes?"

"Ma'am the representative of Bodies is on the other line." Napatango naman ako at ginulo ang magulo ko nang buhok.

"Okay put him on the line." I sighed. Gaaah Nathan ang dami mo nang kasalanan sa akin! I'm not really girly but I think a facial would do any minute now. I'm so freaking tired and yes, I'm whinning.

"This is James Cervantes. I heard you're in need of some of our models, miss Perez?" The voice on the other line asked. I wanted to glare at him. Unli?

"Uhm, yes. We need someone who would model our new products that is about to be released next month. Since it's been a tradition to get models from you, I hope it's fine?" I'm not sure why I am asking if it's fine. Of course it's fine! We're going to pay!

He chuckled, "Of course it is, miss Perez. It's a pleasure really since as you said we've been partners for a long time. So I'll have my secretary fax you the names and pictures of the models I'll send you. Two right?"

I nodded, "Yes. Thank you and I'll be waiting have a nice day." Then I cut the call. I sighed and massaged my forehead. It's stressing really.

Knock knock knock.

"Come in." I said in a clipped tone. My secretary entered with a folder ob her hands. "Ma'am eto po yung finax ng secretary ni Sir James." I nodded and thanked her. Nang makalabas na siya ay tinitigan ko muna ang folder bago tumayo papunta sa separate room kung saan nagtitimpla ng kape, gatas, juice or hot chocolate.

Chocolate and me isn't really a good combination so, no. I think I'll go with coffee for now. Nathaniel is going to kill me but I need this now.

Nang matimpla ko na ang kape ko ay bumalik na ako sa office ko at sinimukang pirmahan na naman ulit ang mga papeles na nakatambak. Napatingin ako sa folder na nakalimutan ko na pala sa sobrang distracted. Kinuha ko to at saka uminom ng paonti-onti sa baso.

Binuksan ko ito at nakita ang information ng isang babae.

Name: Adelaine Jaìme.
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Height: 5'11"