BEYOND LUST

76

"Good evening Mr. Baldivino, this way Sir..."The Bodyguard greet him and lead the way to the VIP.

The VIP lounge is not that far, nasa third floor iyon but they use the elevator to reach there easily. Dalawang Bodyguard ang nasa likuran niya, he was busy checking his rolex when the elevator ting and that's the cue. They're here, pagkabukas ng elevator ay naunang lumabas ang dalawang Bodyguard at hinintay ang kaniyang paglabas. There's a lot of Mens in black suit too in every corner of the lounge.

"I like talking about business to the early CEO like you Mr. Baldivino..."The swivel chair turned, mula sa pagkakaharap non sa malaking salamin na pader ay umikot iyon paharap sa kaniya.

He look at that Man coldly."Be use to it because business is business for me and time is precious."

"I came here for business."Santiago said seriously.

Ngumisi naman ang kaharap niya saka nilagok ang alak sa baso nito."So am I."

Pumitik ito sa ere at lumapit dito ang isang lalaking sigurado siyang Bodyguard din nito. May iniabot ito ditong black attache case na maayos nitong tinanggap. Maingat nito iyong nilapag sa lamesa at seryusong tiningnan siya sa mata. He look at him to with the serious eyes. He maybe close to her but d-mn his freaking mad. Mad as f-ck, and even if she ask her sorry or whatsoever he's mad.

Dahan-dahan nitong itinulak palapit sa kaniya ang attache case.  "As we agreed. I have one word, these are the important papers in my Company and this will prove that you are the new owner of the Company."

"Hmmm I see."Santiago answered plainly.

Malinaw dito ang kasunduan nila noong pareho silang dumalo sa Birthday ng Kaibigan niyang si Manuel. Noong nakaraang Linggo. He win it, that's a good start that he has his words. He lose so he win his Company forever.

"I already talk to my shares and stockholders. There were two shareholders who sold their shares to me and I bought them before I signed the paper. But everyone is fine with the agreement. They can still work with the Company even if I'm not the Owner anymore. I settled everything. You don't need to give sh-ts with the Chief Executive Officer because it's me and it's yours now. Plus the Chief Operating Officer, it's not a problem because she's a Friend of mine."He stated seriously.

Tumayo ito at dumiritso sa may malaking salamin na pader kong saan natatanaw ang malawak na siyudad. Binulsa nito ang mga kamay bago nagsalita."I don't know what happened to the both of you from those passed years but I want you to know that she has a special part of my f-cking heart."There's a glimpse of threatening in his voice but who cares? He didn't care about her anymore. Not even a single tips on her finger."Don't do stupid things to her, don't hurt her. Or els-"

"Or else what?"Pagak siyang tumawa, what is he? A five year old to scared of?

"You'll see it Baldivino."

"I'll wait for that Maximilian Nur."

Pagkatapos niya iyong sabihin ay tumayo na siya at naghanda para sa kaniyang pag-alis. Pero bago yun ay tiningnan muna niya ang likod nito at ngumisi. The world is so small for them.

After eyeing him, he walk away. Kasunod niya ang mga Bodyguard niya hanggang sa makalabas sila sa lounge na iyon at sumakay ng elevator.

This is a fresh start for him, he's back. Alam niyang malaki ang chance na magtatagpo sila dahil nalaman niya iyon mula dito noong nagkita sila sa Celebration ni Manuel weeks ago sa Berlin bago siya bumalik sa Pilipinas. Besides, he already know him years ago ng pinaimbestigahan niya ang Dalaga noon. Santiago knows that he's her Cousin from her Mom's side.

I'm already here, waiting for you Hon.."The sexy voice on the background seduce him by using that tone.

Napailing siya at napangisi."I'll be there."And then he ended the call.