WHEN WE MET HER

CHAPTER 32

Months has passed already. A lot of things happen but our relationship still remains at it is. Also, legal na rin kami both side. His mom told me that it was really a great thing na ako nga raw ang nakasama ng anak niya. I don't know but she kinda feel different

"You know, I'm trying to change for my sons. Ever since I got out of that prison, I'm changing myself to be a better mom to them" she suddenly said, I'm just nodding at her. Jake's upstairs to get some clothes

"That's good to hear po... It was really nice to see you living a happy life with him"

"I know what you're job really is, trust me, I've been in that situation before. It's not easy, hija. I want you to stay as what you are. Don't push yourself at everything. I know you're more better because you're not me"

She had a lot of things to say kaso paalis na kami ni Jake. Pupunta kami sa L.A for business trip. Alam naman 'to nila Karia incase of emergency, they won't be able to call me

I packed my things yesterday, Camille and Alex are over reacting, they're crying last night! We'll be staying there for two days and one night lang naman

"You sure you packed your things na talaga? Baka you forgot something?" he asked once again, I just nodded.

Sa loob ng eroplano, natulog nalang ako kasi halos hindi ako nakatulog kagabi dahil kina Camille. We've been together for years pero para pa ring mga pusa kapag aalis ako kahit saglit lang naman

After a lot of hours, we already arrived at our destination. A lot of hotel staff greeted us as soon as we get out of the plane. I don't know but it's probably their way of welcoming their VIPs

Hindi naman siguro pupunta si sir Jake sa kung saan lang, knowing he's well known sa iba't ibang country

"Welcome to L.A, ma'am and sir. We hope you'll have a great stay" they said before carrying our bag suitcase.

Nang makarating sa unit namin ay inayos ko muna ang mga gamit ko bago nagpahinga. We called for a room service and ate together at the living room, watching some movies

We're not sharing the same room, but the same unit. There's three room, one for him, for me and the other one was for his guest that's coming tomorrow noon

After eating, we decided to go for a walk even though it's freezing outside. We want to do a lot of things but unlucky, we have our schedule fixed for two days. We're both wearing our jackets, and a lot of clothes inside so it can keep ys warm

"What do you want?" he asked, looking at the shop, it was a clothing shop kaso may mga bags and shoes din, limited

"I don't know," I actually have the same bags at home, kaso not the shoes. I'm not into shoes e

He picked a black heels, he said I can use it for office or anywhere like formal dinner. He's the one who paid for it, it's his gift daw

"You don't have to.."

"I want to, baby. Let me, please, just this once" wala akong nagawa. Mapilit siya masiyado

When we woke up, it's almost 12PM, our meeting is 3PM so we had lunch first and took a shower to look presentable. I fixed his collar and kissed him on his cheeks before we go out to the restaurant

The restaurant looked so sassy. Feeling ko pang-mayaman talaga rito. I don't usually go to places like this, kaya sobrang naa-amaze ako palagi

It's almost 2:50 when a girl, wearing a red fitted dress, black heels, a shades and holding a bag seat on the chair in front of us

Napatayo ako dahil binati siya ni sir Jake. I've seen her before, but I can't quite remember. She seems so familiar and I don't know why

"Ms. Martinez, meet Ms. Coltre. She's my friend, we're company friends. She invited us here for our new product"

I smiled and introduced myself. She just looked at me, she seems like judging me or something. I don't care, I don't even know who she is

They talked about some office things. Nakikinig lang ako at sinusulat ang mga important things they've discussed. I'm looking at how they smile at each other while talking. They both looked so good talking about their works

"What do you think, Ms...?"

"Martinez! Well, I do think it's a great idea. But what if we colored it in different ways, like a painting style. It can be more nice, and also it can has meanings that some people will get inspired about it"

They both looked at each other and smiled. I just smiled by myself, Jake's holding my hand naman sa baba ng table.

"Okay, then, let's eat muna, I guess?"

"You can speak Tagalog?" I asked the girl, Ms. Coltre

"Yes. I'm pure Filipina"

Ngumiti nalang ako. She looks like a half chinese or Thai. She's stunning and everyone's looking at us because of her. After we eat, I left them to talk while I go to the comfort roo.

I saw some other girls looking at me with smiles on their face. Nangiti lang din ako sa kanila and they seem like they're enjoying to see me

"Hello! Omg, may.. I know if you're a model or something?"  A girl at the comfort room ask me

I looked at her and smiled. Gago, model daw?? Haha sabagay, ganda ko kasi

"Ah, no. I'm not a model!"

"Oh, really? I thought you are because you're so pretty. Anyways can I take a picture with you?" I nodded. She's smiling while talking to me, I loved her energy

I'm so happy that I kept on smiling habang naglalakad pabalik sa table namin. I was about to call my boyfriends name when I saw him leaning towards Ms. Coltre, trying to wipe the dirt on the side of her lips

I can't hear what they're talking about but I suddenly felt my heart burn or something. Why? I'm not like this before..

"Oh, babe, are you okay na ba? We're talking about playing some tennis tomorrow, are you in?" Jake asked me, I just smiled and nod

"She's your girlfriend? I thought.. assistant, right?"

I looked at her. Parang bumaba yunf self confidence ko. I felt like, I'm not that so special in this world when a girl literally told how worth it I am almost just now

Why... am I feeling this way? Do I really not look like I'm able to get Jake? I'm pretty din naman!

"No offend. It's just.. he never date someone under him so yeah.. it's kinda new to me"

I felt my tears coming up kaya I have to looked down so they won't see me. I keep on smiling kahit nasaktan ako sa sinabi niya. Who is she to tell me that...

"I'm not sorry for not meeting your standards but.. I'm sorry that he doesn't like you"

Jake looked at me, he's raising both his brow like he doesn't heard what this girl just said to me. I packed my things up and leave them there

Was I not enough for him? Am I not pretty? Do I not look presentable that she think of me like that? What's the problem?

Someone pulled my wrist and suddenly hugged me. It was Jake. I started sobbing on his chest. I felt so weak now

"Shh.. You should've told me you're uncomfortable with her. I'm sorry, baby. It won't happen again"

"Am.. Am I not pretty?"

"You are beautiful, baby. Sobra pa sa sobra. You're enough, always. Don't overthink too much, that won't help you"

He kissed my forehead and wiped my tears

"Talk to me, hmm? I'm here, ready to listen. Ikaw lang ang pipiliin ko, kahit business pa 'yan, kaya kong iwanan basta hindi lang ikaw ang mangiiwan sa'kin"

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