Tough & Classy

Chapter 33

Chapter 33: "How do you know she loves you?"

                          "She knows the worst thing about me and it's okay." - Meet Joe Black

"Aray ko! Yayamanin! Ang sakit sa dibdib ng kagandahan mo, girl!" bungad sa akin ni Shilo na eksaherada pa na nakahawak sa dibdib. "Mukha kang model! Nakakainis!"

I was wearing a black long-sleeved Balenciaga dress and a pair of Balenciaga shoes which were both given by Chester when he got back from his vacation in Spain. He's quite a thoughtful and generous boyfriend. Whenever he goes out of the country, he always buys something for me.

I just chuckled softly. "Good morning."

Napadaan ang isang taga HR department at binati ako. "Ang sosyal naman. Balenciaga," nakangiting komento niya. "Ang pretty mo talaga."

I smiled. "Thank you, Ms. Bernadette."

Georgina, who was with Ms. Bernadette, gave me a once-over with a smirk. "Be careful sa pagbili ng mga damit sa ukay-ukay. Yung iba may butas."

"Georgina," Ms. Bernadette gave her a reproving look then gave me an apologetic smile. 

I just smiled because I know the truth. Shilo though looked quite pissed. Pasimple pa niyang inirapan si Georgina. Natahimik kami ng dumating ang head ng accounting department at lumapit kay Ms. Berna. 

"Berns, tapos na ba yung pinapagawa ko?"

"Yes, ma'am. Dadalhin ko na lang po sa office niyo."

"Thanks you." Ngumiti siya sa amin. She was about to turn to leave when she stopped and looked at me. She raised her brow and said, "Nice outfit. Love your Balenciaga dress and shoes."

I smiled and thanked her. 

"Hindi halatang galing sa ukay, madam," singit ni Georbitch.

Ms. Valdez looked at her and said, "Her dress and shoes?" She laughed and shook her head. "They're definitely original. I can't be wrong. That dress is even limited edition."

Ms. Valdez asked my name and even chatted a bit more with me regarding the latest trend in fashion. Apparently, she's into it. "I gotta go. Anyway, Claire, let's talk more about fashion over lunch. It's on me. See you later."

I smiled and nodded. But it soon faded as I saw Georgina glaring at me before walking away. Seriously, what is her problem?

"Ms. Valdez seems to like you. Hindi friendly iyon sa mga bagong salta pero ikaw nagustuhan ka niya," Ms. Bernadette said with a smile. 

Later that day, Ms. Valdez and I had lunch at a restaurant. We mostly talked about fashion, school, and work. 

"How's your internship so far?" she asked.

As much as I wanted to be honest, I chose not to cause any trouble to others. "It's fine, ma'am. But if I could, I would like to learn more po sana."

Tumaas ang mga kilay niya. "I like that attitude. I can do something about that. I can assign you to different departments so you can maximize your experience at the Aguilar corp. It's b-" Bigla siyang tumayo at binati ang lalaking padaan sa table namin. "Mr. Romualdez."

The man stopped and looked at her. "Oh. Hello. You're from the Aguilar corp, aren't you?"

"Yes, sir. I'm Carina Valdez."

Napalingon ako ng makilala ang boses ng kausap ni Ms. Valdez. My lips parted and stood up. Bumakas din ang pagkasorpresa sa mukha nito ng makita ako.

"Claire, hija."