Serie 1 - Prisoner of Him (UNDER REVISION)

CHAPTER 3

Paraluman Ysabelle Santos

Nazaron and I have been meeting quite frequently, but almost all of it are by accident, sometimes I would bump unto him in the most random times, I can't tell if he's following me or not, but pretty sure a multi billion owner does not just wander around the dark alley alone at night. Those are the times I am heading home.

Pero parang ang assuming ko naman na kung iniisip ko sinusundan niya ako.

We would have a small talk and he would ask when would I be free for the testimony, but I always tell him I'm busy. I still can't find to spare time, I just really needed to dedicate my time to work and earn money.

All I do is work, work, work and work. Minsan naiisip ko, ano kaya ang buhay ko kung mayaman ako, malamang ay hindi ako nagtatrabaho at naging bread winner sa murang edad. I love helping my parents, but I wonder what my life is like kung nakapag-tapos ako.

If ever I get rich, I will spoil myself, buy material things I always wanted, travel and enjoy life. I've been really wanting to study, I've been thinking about applying to scholarships but sadly I can't because I'm working.

As I'm walking towards home, I then heard heavy footsteps walking towards me, a smile crept on my lips when I already have an idea who it is.

"Lu," a deep voice said.

I slowly peeked at my back and I wasn't wrong, it is Nazaron, still wearing his work attire, his eyes are very gleamy, as if he was happy seeing me.

Hinarap ko siya at ngumiti.

"Ikaw nanaman!" natatawa kong ani habang napapadyak ng paa.

Napakamot ito sa batok at nahihiyang napangiti.

"I just needed to talk to you," he said then chuckled, he swallowed before talking. "perhaps, walk with you again?"

"Why not? I do enjoy your company quite well," my lips protruded, I felt my cheeks heating up. "tsaka maiigi na rin na may kasama ako pag-uwi, para safe."

We started walking, he's just beside me,awkwardness enveloped the presence at first but he started asking me questions.

"How's work?" he looked down at me, I look like a toddler beside him, he towers me quite well.

"Ayos lang, nakakapagod din, marami kasing tao kanina at nataon na server yung rotation ko," I looked up at him beside me. "Ikaw? Kumusta trabaho?"

"Stressful," he sighed then looked at his feet. "there's a problem with some of my brewery and winery in Spain, hopefully it gets settled soon." tugon niya.

Napatango ako, he seems really passionate with his work, I can't believe that I have a night to night talk with a winery and brewery corporation owner, he mentioned that his corporation is one of the leading exporters of liquors in Asia and Europe, he cleared out that he isn't a drunkard, he just drink when there are special occasions or whenever he's strresed.

I learned alot about this man, I realized that he really likes talking about what he likes, like he prefers champagne and chardonnay over wine, but he drinks whiskey and scotch the most, but he never mentioned about his private life, not even once.

"Then you would be drinking tonight, huh?" I joked since he mentioned he's stressed.

He shook his head. "No, I've been trying not to lately." he said then looked at me. "Is there by any chance you would be free tommorow?"

Kumunot ang noo ko, is he gonna ask me out?

"Bakit?"

"My lawyer, he's going to come over and do some company works," he smiled, "I was just wondering if he could also get the statement from you, if you're free."