Undeniable Romance

DALAWAMPU'T APAT

“Ma'am, Attorney Lunberg is already outside your office. Papasukin ko na po ba?” Aly ask me in the intercom.

“Yes Aly. Let him in.” I said. Ilang sandali rin ay bumukas ang pinto at iniluwa 'non ang matangkad na lalaki.

“Good morning, Atty!” I greeted at him. “Have a sit.” ani ko pa.

Naupo nga ito sa upuan sa harapan ng lamesa ko.

“I'm Attorney Lewis Allen Lunberg, nice to meet you architect.” he even extended his hand.

Kinuha ko naman iyon atsaka ito nginitian.

“Ayoko ng magpaligoy ligoy pa, Attorney.” Pinagdaop ko ang aking palad sa ibabaw ng aking lamesa. “...I want you to handle Mr. Montecarlo case and I just want him to get out from jail.” I added.

He just remain silent as he listen to me.

“I owe it to you, Attorney. Just name your price and I'll pay you as much as I can.”

I wanted to curse myself for doing this fucking thing.

Jesus Christ, I really don't know why I hired an attorney for that jerk case. Fuck you, December!

“Is he your boyfriend?” Attorney ask me out of the blue moon that's makes me stunned. I heard him silently laugh after.

“He's not my boyfriend.” mabilis na sagot ko sa kanya. Attorney even shrug his shoulder at me.

“Okay, if that's the case architect. You're too defensive.” he added.

Napatanga na lamang akong napatingin sa kaharap ko.

“Anyway, I also talk to Tita Caroline about her son case. Balita ko, Tito Niccolaus is controlling everything inside the jail or even in the police station that's why hindi makalabas labas si Mr. Montecarlo.” mas lalo pang umawang ang aking bibig sa sinabi nito.

Seriously? Oh my god!

“I even talked to Tito Niccolaus and he told me na huwag kong panghimasukan ang bagay na 'yon! But, if you insist why would I resist?” he smirk.

“I'm not playing around attorney and I'm serious!” I blurted at him that makes him laugh at me.

“You're too serious architect. Relax!” he said. I just rolled my eyes at him. “Anyway, about the money...you don't have to pay me.” aniya.

“What do you mean?” nababaliw na ba 'to? “Did Tita Caroline already paid you?”

“No, of course not architect!” he answered.

“What do you mean?” my eyebrows creased. “No, ganito nalang. I'll pay you a million pesos right now. Tell me if it is enough or not. I can double or triple it.” I added.

“Woah, really architect? You're so generous huh even if Mr. Montecarlo is not your boyfriend. Handa ka talagang magbitaw ng ganong kalaking pera?” he speak.

Natahimik ako at napaisip sa sinabi nito. Silly, he's right! Tanga yata ako para gawin 'yon.

He's not my boyfriend and he even hurt me yet I'm still doing this for his sake. Argh, ang bobo lang December!

“..I don't need the money architect.” aniya niya sa akin.

“What do you mean by that? Libre lang ang serbisyo mo? Sounds good huh!” tila namamanghang sabi ko.