Last week was so tiring and today is so tiring again. Nag-aayos kami for the anniversary of Jake's company.
Noong nag-usap kami nung nakaraan ay nalaman ko na he's also the CEO of his father's company. Dahil si Jake lang naman ang nag-iisang matandang anak ng parents niya.
Ayesha was still in her 1st year highschool kaya kay Jake talaga mapupunta ang kompanya. When Jake brings up Ayesha, I suddenly miss that baby girl. Siguro ay ang tangkad niya na ngayon. 7 years ago was the last time I saw her.
Jake is an engineer and a CEO. I don't know what to say anymore. He's so perfect.
"Ma'am, the foods are already ready," Clarisse said.
"Alright, malapit na mag-start ang event, just be ready." She nodded at me and got back to work.
Ilang sandali lang ay isa-isa na ding nagdatingan ang mga tao. Jake's secretary was there too. Siya ang lumapit sa 'kin at nagpakilala. She's actually nice and pretty.
"Thank you so much, Ms. Heather. Super ganda dito!" She complimented the venue.
"Thank you, Ms. Bianca." She smiled at me. Nagpaalam muna siya na aasikasuhin ang mga kasama niya.
Palibot-libot ang tingin ko. I don't know why I am finding Jake's presence. Imbis na si Jake ang makita ko, si Ryle ang naabutan kong nakatingin sa 'kin. I smiled at him so I shouldn't like rude.
He walked toward me and greeted me.
"Hi, did you see Jake?" He asked.
"Uh, no. I'm actually looking for him too." I casually said.
I don't actually feel hatred towards Ryle. Hindi ko naman alam ang side niya pagdating sa relationship niya kay Isabella. Sana lang ay maayos pa nilang dalawa for their son.
Sakto naman ang pagdating ni Jake. He looks good on his suit. Palagi naman. I complimented him in my mind.
"Hi, you look good," I honestly said to him.
"Thank you, Heather. You're beautiful too." I feel my cheeks are burning right now because of his compliment. I get a lot of compliments, but if it's from him, it can crash my world.
"T-thanks," I shuttered.
I tour him around so he knows every corner of this resto. Para lang din kung may hahanapin siya ay mahanap niya kaagad.
"I need to go now, Jake. Enjoy the party!" Paalam ko sa kaniya dahil kailangan ko pa sunduin si Isagani sa swimming training niya. Isabella was busy again so ako ulit ang susundo. Siya naman ang naghatid kaninag umaga.
"You're already going?"
"Yes, I need to do some errands, sorry. Una na ako." He nodded kaya naman umalis na ako. I also said goodbye to Ryle when I saw him at the entrance.
I started my car, but it was not starting. Inulit ko pa nang inulit but it won't really start. I looked at the time and it was already 4 pm! Isagani will indeed be looking for me already.
Mag-commute nalang kaya ako? Kaso hassle pa. Bukod doon ay siksikan ngayon dahil sabado.
Bumaba ako sa sasakyan ko at nag-isip ng paraan kung paano makakaalis. I tried to book a cab but there were no available. Ang iba naman ay malayo pa ang pinanggalingan.
I sighed heavily.
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?" I was startled when someone spoke from behind.
"Jake! Nanggugulat ka!" I said to him while holding to my chest.
"Sorry," he chuckled. "So what's the problem?"
"Sira ata yung sasakyan ko. I need to go now, may naghihintay sa 'kin. I can't book a taxi or cab because all of it is not available and are far from here." Paliwanag ko.
"Let's go, I will give you a ride." Gulat naman ako sa sinabi niya.
"What? You still have a party inside, Jake."
"They were still eating, Heather. Let's go."
"No, unahin mo na sila. They are your priorities."
"You're always my first priority, Heather." Natulala ako sa sinabi niya. What the hell?!
Wala ako sa sarili nang sumakay ako sa sasakyan niya. Hindi pa din ako nakakabalik sa ulirat mula sa sinabi niya. Did I just heared it right?!
"You're always my first priority, Heather." Paulit-ulit na parang sirang plaka sa utak ko ang sinabi niya.
"Hey, you're spacing out." Nabalik ako sa pagkatao ko nang kalabitin ako ni Jake.
"S-sorry, may iniisip lang. Ano nga ulit 'yon?" Nakakahiya!
"I'm asking where's your destination."
"Ah, ituturo ko nalang sayo yung daan. Malapit lapit lang naman dito." He nodded and drive away.
Mabilis ang naging byahe namin papunta kung saan nagsi-swimming lesson si Isagani. Bumaba kaagad ako sa sasakyan niya para masundo ko na si Isagani.
"Baby!" I called him when I saw him sitting on the bench. Mag-isa nalang siyang nandoon.
"Mami!" He ran toward me and hugged me.
"Sorry Mami was late. Nasira kasi ang car ni Mami." Paghingi ko ng tawad habang naglalakad kami palabas. I also thanked manong guard for looking at Isagani.
"It's okay, Mami. Where ka po nagride?"
Tsaka lamang bumalik sa isipan ko na kay Jake nga pala ako sumabay. Fuck, paano kung mamukhaan niya si Isagani? Sobrang magkamukha sila ni Ryle! I know Jake was not that stupid to notice that Isagani was look like his friend.
Kinakabahan ako habang papalapit kami sa sasakyan.
"Whose car is this, Mami?" Tanong ni Isagani nang huminto kami sa tapat ng sasakyan ni Jake.
Nasagot ang tanong ni Isagani nang bumukas ang pinto. Isagani was shocked when he saw who's inside the car.
"Tito Jake?!" He asked me. I nodded to him slowly and smiled a little.
I opened the backseat and put on his seatbelt before going to the front seat.
I bit my lips when Jake looked at me with his questioning eyes.
I sighed and say to him. "He's Isabella's son." Kinakabahan ako, bakit ba ganoon?! I feel like I'm betraying my friend.
Wala naman siyang sinabi na kahit ano. Tumango lamang siya at nagdrive paalis.
"You're Tito Jake?" Isagani suddenly asked. Jake looked shocked, but he answered immediately with a smile.
"Yes, little boy."
"Wow, you're handsome in personal, Tito. But you're handsome too in your photos with Mami Thea." Para akong pinagsakluban ng langit at lupa sa sinabi ni Isagani.
"How did you know that?" Jake asked him.
"I saw your photos together with Mami Thea on her phone!" Masaya pang sabi ni Isagani. Nang tignan ako ni Jake na may ngisi sa kaniyang labi ay parang gusto kong lumubog sa hiya. Gusto kong maiyak!
"Really?" Nakakainis naman 'to si Jake! Ginagatungan pa. Alam naman niya na hiyang hiya na ako dito.
"Yes, Tito. Mami missed you na daw po. I heard her with my mom talking po. They were drinking at that time po. Mami was crying and saying your name repeatedly po."
Isabella, your son was betraying me! Lord God, help me. Wala na akong natitira pang dignidad sa mga binuking ni Isagani.
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