Undercover Queen

Chapter 58

I hear a man singing. A soothing voice paired with a relaxing instrumental. I don't know who the owner of the voice is.

 Have I found you?

 Flightless bird, jealous, weeping

 

I feel the smoothness of the sheets covering me and the softness of the bed I am lying on. The cool temperature of the room makes me want to sleep more.

 Or lost you?

  American mouth

  Big pill looming

 

I know this song. Flightless Bird, American Mouth from one of my fave movies.

Sleep more. Hmm...

Wa- Wait. I open my eyes. What time is it? Where am I? What happened?

Agad akong napaupo sa kama. The spacious bed. The chandelier. The paintings on the white wall. The nice view of the sunrise from the balcony I am now looking at. Wait, I'm not even sure if it's a sunrise or a sunset. The room is too grand. This ain't my room.

Sa kanan ng balkon, gitna ng kwarto, nakalagay ang bilog na marble table. Napakunot ang noo ko ng makita ang mahabang telang nakapatong at nakalaylay dito. Hanggang sahig ang haba nito na magkahalong violet at white na kulay. Nakapatong din ang baby pink satin stiletto sa mesa. Tinanggal ko na ang kumot na nakataklob sa akin at bumaba sa kama upang lapitan ito. Tanging tshirt lang ang suot ko at walang pambaba

Nakita ko kung ano ba 'yung telang nakalaylay. Isa pala 'tong mahabang bestida. Wow. Just wow. The dress' colors are blend of dirty white and violet. It has deep plunging neckline and little flower accents. Its long sleeves are see-through and it also has a high slit.

Katabi ng dress ang pares ng diamond earrings. Sa ibaba nito ang isang bouquet ng pulang rosas na may kasamang note. Kinuha ko ito at binuksan.

 I hope you like my gifts. In case Chai haven't reminded you, tonight is the Artography's September launch featuring Binibining Filipina so I have to run some errands. The photo exhibit will take place at City of Dreams. I will pick you at 8pm.

 P.S. Call the room service and tell them to deliver my order.

 

 Love,

 Boss

 

I can't erase my smile. No, I cannot. It will be plastered on my face for at least 24 hours. This is every girl's dream and my man is making me live the dream. I am a one hella lucky girl. Napahawak ako sa aking labi.

Inalala ko ang mga nangyari kagabi. Pumunta ako sa kwarto ni Sung Ryeong. Nagkwentuhan kami. Naaalala ko pa naman halos lahat ng mga sinabi niya. At pinainom niya ako ng... best seller ng Hotel. Oh God. I do remember that. Naaalala ko na din 'yung pakiramdam at 'yung ibang pinaggagawa ko kagabi. I clearly remember Sung-Ryeong's story.

Napalingon ako sa paligid ng makarinig ng nag-vivibrate. Nakita ko ang gumagalaw na cellphone sa bedside table. My phone.

Nagmadali akong lumapit para sagutin ang tawag. It's Chai. "Hello, Chai."

"Thank God you're already awake!" she exclaimed.

"Bakit? Gaano katagal ba akong tulog?"

"Mga 13 hours lang naman po," reklamo niya.