The Thorns and Roses of Avery

XVI

VICTORIA

THESE past few weeks I've been in an intense amount of work. I have been flying in and out of the country in that short period. I do miss my baby but work has been pinning me down and I cannot find time to cheer her up for her play.

"Hi Ms. V! Here's your schedule for tomorrow." My assistant informed me handing me my full packed schedule. I checked it to see any mistakes and I did see a mistake that caused me to blow up. 

'The fuck?! I thought this was my last show?'

"Hillary didn't I tell you clear my schedule?" I asked her trying to be calm.

"Ma'am, it was your mother who filled out the days you were supposed to be free." She explained.

I massaged my temples because of the building stress inside me.

"Are you kidding me right now Hillary? Why would you let my mother handle my schedule? Is she your boss??" I asked irritatedly while walking to my car.

"Ma'am?" She asked trying to catch up with my pace. 

"Are you deaf or just dumb?" I asked before stopping in front of my car.

"Fix that. I want you to clear my schedule for the remaining days of this week and move them. Okay?" Utos ko before entering my car and driving to Avery's apartment. I really want to see her, no, scratch that, I need her.

While on my way, Hillary's calling me once again.

"What is it now Hillary?" I asked her after I answered the call.

[Ma'am I'm sorry to disturb you but I cannot clear your schedule for tomorrow. Mr. Desiderio wishes your presence tomorrow.] She informed me.

"No. As I've told you clear it or I'll have you fired and pull out every damn investment I have with them. Tell them that; if not, you can pack your things." I told her and drop the call.

'damn that geezer'

That geezer's trying to fix the problem caused by her daughter. In order to cover up the mess, he needs my company's money and power for it to be successful. I know his motives, that's why he keeps forcing the meeting to be done much earlier. At the state of his company, every second counts.

When I arrived at Avery's apartment's door step, agad na ako kumatok kasi hindi ko na talaga kaya. When she opened the door, I immediately hugged her.

"Tori?" Gulat na saad niya. I looked up to see her and held her face.

"Hi baby!" I said smiling even though I really am tired. I haven't had enough rest these past few weeks. I am bombarded with runways, meetings, etc. 

"Ano po ang ginagawa niyo dito?" She asked but I didn't answer her and instead just shook my head.

"Hindi na po kayo galit?" Tanong niya but I also didn't answer.

I know she still thinks that I am mad at her, but Olivia and Hera explained everything to me. I am not a bad person for not comprehending what they told me and what I saw at that time. I actually saw them first before the two, and I was just observing them and waiting for the two gals.

"Pasok po muna kayo at ipaghahanda ko po kayo ng makakain. Mukhang pagod na pagod kayo." With that remarks I suddenly burst into tears. I don't know why I cried but I let my heart out  while hugging her.

"Hala siya. Bakit po kayo umiiyak? Tahan na po kayo." Sabi nito pero mas lalo lang ako naiyak. Nagulat na lang ako nang buhatin ako nito na parang bata at ipinasok na sa loob ng apartment niya.

She sat in the sofa while I sit in her lap and she gently fixed my hair while I am ugly crying.

'why won't these damn tears stop?'