So stupid!
I jerk up, throw my whole body onto the soft mattress and kick my feet in the air.
What the hell just happened? I messed everything up! And now? My goodness me!
Napuno ng mura ang isip ko at panay ang gulo ko sa buhok.
And now what's next? Paano ko siya mahaharap bukas? Paano?
"Sylvi, hija," ang boses ni Tiyo Estefan. Mabilis akong napabangon mula sa pagkakahiga at tinitigan siya.
I pouted like a baby when our eyes met. He then looked at me from head to toe and laughs! Pinagtatawanan niya ako ngayon dahil sa hitsura ko at naabutan niya kanina.
"Tiyo! Kasalanan mo 'to! Hindi sana ako napahiya kanina." Sabay padyak ng paa ko. Talagang hindi pa ako tapos at parang ito na yata ang simula ng totoong bangungot sa buhay ko.
I have no idea what Alessandro looks like. I haven't seen any of his photos because he chooses to hide his identity from the public.
Yes, he's one of the best writers in the country but the heck, but no one knows his identity.
I admire his name for years when I started my writing journey. Hindi sana ito ang landas na gusto ko, pero noong magsimula akong magsulat online ay nagustuhan ko. Kaya heto, nandito ako sa bansang ito para sa isang trabaho. . . ang maging assistant ni Alessandro.
"Don't worry to much, Sylvi. He will forgive you. Alessandro is the happy prince, and the happy prince always forgives," lawak na ngiti niya. Humakbang siya at inilagay sa ibabaw ng maliit na mesa ang brown envelop na bitbit niya.
Tumaas ang kilay ko at nakatoon ang mga mata ko sa brown envelop na ito. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali ay ang kontrata ko ito na galing kay Alessandro.
Tiyo already told me about the rules and regulations I have to do when it comes to the Ladrosvodski family. They're high-ups in the society, and that only means one thing. . . I have to act decently!
"You are free to use everything around the mansion of Alessandro, Sylvi. You can cook, do the garden, clean the house, and attend to Mr Alessandro's needs as per orders. You can use the gym and the indoor pool." Kindat niya.
My eyes widened and my brows crossed. And what does he mean by that? Cook, do the garden, and clean the house?
What the - am I servant? Maliban ba sa pagiging assistant ko kay Sir Alessandro ay katulong din ba ako?
Tiyo Estefan can read between the lines by looking at me.
"No, no, my dearie. You are not a servant but a personal assistant of Mr Alessandro with freedom on board," he smiled, assuring me, "of course, it is only right to clean if needed since you are living at his place for free. You might as well attend to Alessandro's needs. What do you think?"
Nakataas ang isang kilay ni Tiyo at pormal ang tayo niya sa harapan ko. It seems like he was talking to a dignified person in front of him while giving his suggestion. I rolled my eyes and exhale a heavy air out from my system.
"Ugh, Tiyo!" Padyak ng paa ko. "I know, I know that, but the heck, Tiyo, I'm deeply embarrassed!" I said and looked down, worried.
I wasn't worried about myself getting to do all these things because I'm okay with it. Sanay na naman ako maging katulong dahil lahat naman ng gawin ay ginagawa ko. Hindi uso ang katulong rito. Ang kinababahala ko ay ang bukas. Kung paano ko siya haharapin pagkatapos ng pangyayari kanina.
"You will be fine, Sylvi." Tumalikod na siya para makalabas ng pinto, pero humarap siyang muli sa akin.
"Read the contract and sign it. Give it back to me tomorrow. As of the moment, you can go downstairs, down the kitchen, and cook your meals. Mr. Alessandro is not around, nasa kabilang palasyo siya ngayon at mamayang gabi pa siya babalik dito."
BINABASA MO ANG
The Happy Prince ✅
Misterio / Suspenso#7| WICKED WRITERS SERIES| A COLLABORATION Mysterious and suspicious. One witness. One answer. One book. Sylvia Favria set sail to Nairn to start her writing career. She's an aspiring author who wishes to be recognized for her talent. Her genre is...
