Salmonte Series Book #1 | She Is Maid For Me

Chapter 43: Replica

"I'd like you to meet first, our major clients, Mr and Mrs Salmonte"

I was stunned after confirming that it is really Maam Veron..

with her.. Husband?

"What-" i heard Stacey mumble beside me. Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa at mukhang pareho kaming gulat na gulat

"Hello Architect Villaruel, it's a pleasure meeting you" napabaling ako ng tingin dun sa lalaking kasama ni Maam Veron ng bigla itong magsalita

No doubt he's her father. Magkamukhang magkamukha sila.

"It's a pleasure meeting you too, Sir.. and Maam" i slightly bow my head to show some respect

"So, shall we start the presentation?" nakangiting sabi ni Sir stanley na sya namang tinanguan ng mag asawa.

Umupo na sila sa kanya kanya nilang upuan samantalang ako hindi alam ang gagawin dahil sa emosyong nararamdaman ko ngayon.

"Annica"

Napabalik ako sa wisyo ng tawagin ako ni Stacey. Sya nalang ang hindi nakaupo kasi nag aalalang nakatingin ito sakin.

I shook my head to regain my focus. Nasa oras ako ng trabaho. Hindi ako dapat magpa apekto sa ngayon.

Tiningnan ko muna si stacey at bahagyang tumango para ipa alam sa kanya na okay lang ako. Nag aalangan pa sya kaya napilitan akong ngumiti para lang makampante na sya

Nanginginig ang mga kamay kong kinuha yung folder na nasa mesa at dahan dahan na nagpunta na sa gitna para maumpisahan na yung presentation.

I took a deep breath and look at them once again. They looked calm and paying attention. Sana matapos ko ang presentation ng walang palya.

"Hello, everyone. Today i will present this project according to what our dear clients wanted to hear and expect. No fancy talks, just straight to the point"

Saglit muna akong tumigil para tingnan sila ulit at nakita ko si sir Stanley na may binubulong kay Mr. Salmonte habang nakangisi. If i know, he's bragging about me again. Lagi syang ganyan sa mga client namin, he always tell them how good i was.

Mas lalo akong kinabahan nang hindi nagbago ang expression ni Mr. Salmonte at seryoso lang na nakatingin sakin.

"So, as we all know our client wanted a residential building, apartment type, close to the city and fancy yet convinient style. It may sound common but as for us here in AECOM we always look for the best outcome. So with that, let me show you the design that came up with these ideas"

I pressed the controller and the main design i was working for over a month flashed on the screen. I saw them nod their heads and somehow looked amused. I did my very best on this project, this cant fail.

Nagpatuloy lang ako sa presentation ko at kalaunan naman ay nawala ang kaba ko. Pinilit ko nalang ifocus ang utak ko sa presentation at hindi na muna inisip ang mga tao na nasa harap ko ngayon.

"Impresive" one of the engineers said after i present and explain all the details about my design

"That will be the end of my presentation and i will be happy to answer if you have questions on your mind, Sir, Maam" i nervously look back at them trying to read what's on their mind

Wala kasi silang reaction habang nag pe'present ako at nakatuon lang ang pansin sa board at sa folder na hawak hawak nila.

"Your design exceeds my expectations Architect, tell me how did you came up with this wonderful piece?" finally Mr. Salmonte spoke up

"I always drew inspiration from the masterful craftsmanship of Italian Renaissance sculptures, Sir. I always consider my projects as work of arts" i answered and made him nod