Pagkauwi ko sa bahay pagkatapos ng unang pagkikita naming ni Aziel ay agad kong tinawagan si Mondi. I needed to talk to him. He was my comforter and my listener.
I dialed Mondi’s number and thankfully, he answered it immediately.
“Yes, love. How's the meeting earlier?”
“I saw him.. It was supposed to be Mr. Santiago to come but he was the one who came. Aziel was your father’s business partner.”
Matagal bago sumagot si Mondi.
“I am sorry… I didn’t know about that, Keena. For your peace of mind, huwag na natin ituloy ang kontrata. Let’s file bankruptcy and live somewhere far.”
“That would be escaping, Mondi. And why would we?”
“But how are you? How did you feel when you saw him?”
“I am okay… I was just caught off-guard. And how did I feel?” I paused. “I felt relieved, honestly. He never affected me like before.”
“My girl is so strong huh. You’ve faced your demon.”
“But I felt sad, parang hindi pa siya nakakamove on kay Kayle. He looked very sad.”
“Love, it’s not your fault anymore. It was his choice to be stuck in the past. He was given a promising future with you, but he wasted and taken it for granted. Though, I hate it because you were deeply hurt and scared, but I still thank him for being stupid because I met you. We built the family that we have right now.”
“Everything happened for a reason. Thank you, Mondi.”
“Yes.. And tell me if it’s too much too handle there. Konti nalang uuwi na ako jan. Miss you guys, so much.”
Despite of Mondi offering not to continue the contract, I still push for it. It will save the family business of Mondi, it was their sweat and blood for how many generations.
Mondi and I are very happy, tapos na ang problema ng kompanya. Kailangan nalang pirmahan ni Azi ang kontrata. Mondi pushed me to go back in the Philippines for two purposes: first is to get the contract signed by Aziel and second is to meet up with my best friends in the Philippines.
While I was in the airplane, I had a time to think of what happened recently.
Siguro nga hindi na masakit ang lahat pero hindi ko pa kayang ibalik sa dati ang relasyon naming ni Aziel, our friendship bago namin napagpasyahang pumasok sa isang relasyon. It will take time to mend everything and to go back to how it was before. I know Aziel will understand it.
Gabi na ako dumating sa Maynila at dumerecho na ako sa isang hotel sa Makati kung saan malapit ang opisina ni Aziel. Jiyu gave me unsolicited updates when I called him. Lumaki na daw ang kompanya ni Aziel and he is now the President and CEO, may bago nadin daw silang building sa Makati City. Dina was on maternity leave kaya lalaki ang sekretarya ni Aziel, Joseph Santiago ang pangalan.
I scheduled an appointment with him before I came in the Philippines.
Amaris Building
Napakunot ang noo ko noong makita ko ang pangalan ng building. It was design in silver and gold, it is screaming luxury.
I refused to acknowledge that it was named after me. Kase bakit naman gagawin ni Aziel iyon? Hindi niya ako mahal at tapos na kami.
Pumasok ako sa building, pinagtitinginan ako ng tao sa lobby palang hanggang sa elevator. Hindi na ako nakatiis at tinanong ko ang isang babaeng empleyado.
“Miss, do you have a problem with me?”
“Hmm. No, Ma’am. I am sorry…” Ang alam ko sa 19th floor pa ang pinindot nito kanina pero lahat sila ay bumaba nang bumukas ang elevator on 6th floor.
BINABASA MO ANG
Always an Option
RomanceIMVA Filipino Series #4 Buong buhay ni Keena lagi siyang option. Laging secondary role ang kanyang ginagampanan. Pati ba naman sa lalaking mahal niya?
