The Oleander Woman [Free Space Series #1]

CHAPTER 53: Arrival

Arrival

"Hello? Yes, this is Amhara. I would like to reschedule all of my projects and appointments. I'm taking a break for the next two months."

After saying those words, I hung up and put my phone back inside of my silver purse. Tumingin ako sa bintana habang dahan-dahang lumalanding ang eroplano.

"Miss Amhara, were already here."

I nodded at one of my bodyguards. Tumayo ako at nagsimulang maglakad palabas ng private plane na pagmamay-ari ng lola ko. She's allergic to crowded and noisy places, so she bought a plane. Biglaan ang pag-uwi ko sa Pilipinas at late na masyado para mag book pa ng ticket, kaya ito nalang ang sinakyan ko. For emergencies, lola said. 

"We'll be back in two months to pick you up, Miss Amhara."

I nodded my head.

"While I'm here in the Philippines, I am refusing to receive any calls from all of you. You understand? No one is allowed to disturb me while I'm on vacation. Don't accept any offers and projects, whatever how rich and famous they are."

Hinubad ko ang shades ko at pinagmasdan ang paligid. The air feels nostalgic. Hinayaan ko itong humampas sa mukha ko habang tinatangay patalikod ang itim na mahaba kong buhok.

After seven years in Paris, nandito na ulit ako sa Pilipinas. I wonder how many things I missed while I'm gone?

Isinuot ko pabalik ang shades at nagsimulang bumaba at maglakad papasok ng airport. Tanging ang silver purse ko lang ang dala-dala ko at walang kahit na anong bitbit na luggage dahil plano kong mag shopping bukas kasama ng mga kaibigan ko.

As soon as I stepped foot inside the airport, I immediately felt the stares of those around me. Some of them even stopped walking just to glance at me and examine my body.

Who would not? I know how hot I am. Everybody's saying that.

"Hello? Tamg?"

"Turn around," ngisi ko habang pinagmamasdan ang nakatalikod kong kaibigan.

She did what I said. Her eyes immediately widened quickly upon seeing me. Wala na siyang kahit na anong salamin na suot ngayon.

Ibinaba ko ang tawag para lapitan siya at mahigpit na yakapin. 

"Long time no see, Professor Lynpen." I chuckled, kasabay ng paghubad ko sa shades.

Lynpen is dressed in a white dress that falls beyond her knees; it hugs her body perfectly. She wore a blazer and teamed it with beige high heels. Her aura exudes a dominating feminine personality.

"You changed a lot," she smiled at me. I see no braces anymore.

"You too," I checked her out. "Damn.. sexy long legs."

"Nonsense. I should be the one who's saying that. Look at your curves." Nagtagal ang titig niya sa dibdib ko. "Your boobs are freaking big."

"Come on," I rolled my eyes. "Why are you alone anyway? Where are the others?"

"Bumili lang ng pagkain. Nagutom si Gail kaya sinamahan ni Linken. Pabalik na rin yung mga yun."

"Where's Sabrina and Van?"

"Van is busy kaya hindi nakasama rito, pero sabi niya susunod siya mamaya sa restaurant. Si Sabrina? I have no idea where that masc is. Habang patagal nang patagal, palala siya nang palala. Nakuwento ko na ba? Ang dami niyang nakaka one night stand."

I laughed. "You look disappointed?"

"Dahil walang character development," she said bitterly.

After a minute of waiting, dumating narin sa wakas ang dalawa pa naming kaibigan. Nagulat ako kay Gail. Her face looks more angelic than it was before! I swear, this girl could commit first-degree murder and plead guilty, but the court would find her innocent just because of that look.