Sailed (GxG)

Prologue

"Uy, engineer, pahinga ka naman!" Yrah my bestfriend, scolded. We are video calling at the moment. She told me that she misses me and when she saw me online, she immediately called.

I just rolled my eyes and continued what I'm doing. I am busy reviewing some pending projects and some good offers for my next project.

There are lot of them, actually. Kaya, pinag iisipan ko pa talaga kung kukuha ba ako. May plano kasi talaga akong umuwi ng pinas after, hmm?, 7 years? I don't know, I lost count.

"Ano ba! Na engineeer ka lang, nag ka gan'yan kana!" Singhal niya pa, may bahid ng pagtatampo. "Parang 'di mo naman ako na miss." She pouted after that.

I chuckled. I stopped what I'm doing before she will burst into anger, because I know she is busy too but still didn't fail to contact me. I organized my papers on my study table before I carried my laptop and sat on my bed, giving my full attention to her.

"Of course, I missed you! Ang OA mo talaga. Don't worry, malapit na ako umuwi-," before I could even proceed, she cuts me off.

"Oh my god! As In?!" She gasp and covers her mouth with both hands and eyes widened.

Ang OA talaga ng babaeng 'to, akala mo naman hindi bumisita nitong nakaraang christmas holiday.

"Oo, but I won't tell you when because it's a surprise." I grin at her.

Tuluyan nang bumalik ang sigla ng kan'yang mga mata at nagtuloy na ang aming usapan. Catching up like we haven't talk for ages.

Kaya ang halatang dark circles sa ilalim ng aking mata, ang patunay na hindi niya ako hinayaang 'di mapuyat kagabi.

Letseng babaeng yun! Pati kilig niya sa boyfriend niya, dinamay pa ako.

I fixed myself and just wore a plain black slacks and white sleeveless blouse underneath my coat.

I'm bringing some papers for my sudden change of decision. Nakalimutan kong may inapprove na pala akong project last week, at 'di ko ito matatandaan pa kung hindi ako nakatanggap ng tawag kanina.

Gosh, during these years I really drained and been too much on myself.

I busied myself because I don't want myself to have any chance to recall some particular memories, that will only trigger some feelings that's not even a teeny bit important to be recognized.

Naglalakad ako ngayon sa mahabang pasilyo patungo kay Mr. Paul, dahil sa importanteng sadya ko.

May bumabati din na nakakilala sakin, tinanguan at ngitian ko lang sila bilang pagtugon.

Sa wakas nakarating nadin ako sa tapat ng pintuan sa taong sadya ko dito. May nakaukit pang pangalan sa harap nito.

I knock twice before a graceful lady opens the door and let me in, then walks out to give us privacy.

I quickly roamed my eyes at the office. It is well organized and neatly painted. There's a book shelve on the right corner, and a couch for two on the left.

Hinayaan ko muna saglit ang mata ko mag aliw bago tumingin sa may katandaang lalaki sa gitna. Formaly seated on his swivel chair, composing himself before our eyes lock.

Iminuwestra nito ang upuan sa harap, sumisenyas na umupo ako.

Sinunod ko ito bago sinimulan ang pag uusapan at hindi na nagpaliguy ligoy pa. Baka mapunta sa kung saan ang usapan na magpapatagal sakin. I don't want to waste any of my time anymore.

"Good morning, sir. Sorry for the sudden change of decision and to disappoint you, but I'm passing this project," I paused before proceeding, letting him process what I said.