Don't Blame Me

PROLOGUE

"Have you lost your fucking mind, Azarael?! This is a one time chance to bring our company to a different heights! Papakawalan mo pa ang oportunidad na ito for what? For your girl? GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT, AZARAEL!" malakas na sigaw ni Louie. He was fuming mad, screaming, trying to get some sense on his friend's brain.

"You wont change my mind, Louie. Get out." 

Louie looked at Azarael as if he grew two head at this moment. What happen to the guy who toppled everything on his way just to bring his company, his blood, sweat and tears, onto the top? Have he gone senile?

"Are you really risking it all just for her? Azarael, nakasalalay sayo ang future ng company!" 

Azarael finally looked to his eyes. His cold, dark eyes shows nothing but coldness and firmness. He was firm on his decision. "I would risk it all, Louie. Everything." 

***

Leticia stared at the tall building in front of her. It stood tall and proud, unbothered by the busy streets of New York. It stood glamorous and still proud like the king who reigned it. Her father. With every ounce of courage on her, she decided to step onto the castle who once caged her. The castle she tried very hard to run away from. 

Without being bothered by the murmurs and whispers around her, she went inside and stop in front of the elevator assigned only for the VIPs and the CEO's family. And as she stepped inside, she know she finally gave it up. 

"Good morning, my dearest daughter." her father greeted her the moment the elevator's door opened. He stood proud, still oozing with sophistication and intimidation that once scared and drove her crazy. But not now. 

"Good morning, father." she greeted back. Smiling like how she was taught to, sweet but venomous. "Should I schedule a vacation to Greece for you and mother, father?" 

Her father grinned. Her daughter finally throw her everything. Her freedom.