Love at Stake (BongLeni)

Chapter 2

A/n: in all fairness, I'm not trying to hide kung sino yung totoong anak ni Leni. I intended na alam ng readers kung sino ang totoong anak.

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Leni's standing in the front of the most expensive painting in exhibit. She's trying to calm her heart and mind, she keeps telling herself that she already master the art of dedma.

But how could she even do that when she see the person who hurt her and ruined her life? That's the question she's been asking herself for the past 30 minutes that she's looking at the painting.

Tasia's feeling worried that Leni's not moving. She tried to talk to her but she just dismissed her. It's just the two of them and she just met the CEO so she doesn't know how she will approach her.

Then suddenly, the president of the Philippines stand beside Leni. Leni did not even bother to look at him but Tasia saw her heavy breathing.

"Hi" Bongbong said. Leni did not respond, they were both looking at the painting. "How are you?" Bongbong asked.

But she still did not respond.

"It's been a while Leni" Bongbong tried again but still no answer.

"Can I offer you some coffee? Can we talk?" He asked again but still no response.

"Mr. President!" Bongbong turned his head and saw the artist who created the most expensive painting. Leni also turned her head and smile at the artist, Mhel.

"Madame Leni, I'm so glad you are also here" Mhel said then gave Leni a hug. "Thank you so much for inviting me Mhel, I love all your artwork" she said. Bongbong's looking at her and he smiled when he finally heard her voice again.

"Naku ikaw pa madame! Ang laki ng tulong mo sakin. Nga pala mag ka kilala na ba kayo ni Mr. President?" Mhel asked.

Leni did not look at Bong but she smiles, "of course Mhel, who wouldn't recognize the president of this country" she said enthusiastically.

"That's good" Mhel move closer to Bong then he playfully whisper to Bong's ears, "sir, single pa yan si Madame. Bagay kayo" Bongbong laughed but Leni did not.

"Ikaw talaga Mhel" Bongbong said. Tasia instantly understood what is the happening between them.

"Anyway, I have to go. Thank you again Mhel, I'll see you around" Leni said.

Bongbong subconsciously grab her arm, Leni and Mhel looks at him. He let go when he saw the look in Leni's face. Bongbong right away thought of an excuse "Sorry, I just want to ask if you will buy this painting because if not—"

"I already bought it" Leni cuts him off then walks out. Tasia run after her, "madame!" She calls her but Leni did not wait her up.

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When they got inside Leni's car, Tasia hand her a tissue. Leni stare at her like she's the most stupid person ever. "Pang punas ng luha madame" Tasia said.

"What for?"

"Naku kunwari ka pa madame, wala kang maloloko dito. May past kayo ni Mr. President no" Tasia said playfully.

Leni frowned at her, "say that again and I'll cut your tongue"

Tasia pout, "sungit naman nito, eh mukha naman gusto ko makausap madame bakit hindi mo pinapansin kanina?"

Leni did not respond, instead she just look at her window. "Madame, okay ka lang ba?" Tasia asked seriously but she did not respond.

"Madame, alam mo dapat meron kang pinag sasabihan ng nararamdaman mo. Baka mamaya bigla kang sumabo—"