Cursed Vessel Of Anastasia

Kabanata 4

CHAPTER 4: Good Afternoon

"Team, please have it done today. At least show the progress of your works," Sir Andrei said when he visited the office.

Almost two weeks had passed and all have been busy with their drafts. The clients also decided to stay here on the firm for the meantime while waiting for it.

Well, we can't really blame the architects. Even if they are known professionals or experienced, they're very much aware of how hard it is to start from scratch. We know it and we hate it sometimes. Especially for exterior since we didn't get any direct specifications regarding it.

"And Anastasia, I'd like you to relay them on the clients. I'll be out for the mean time to check on the site parameters," Sir Andrei told me.

Upon hearing my name, my head automatically looked in front.

"Just submit the handouts. You can also leave it to Claudia, she's the receptionist on building two," he added.

Umiwas ako ng tingin at agad na nanlaki ang mata sa narinig.

Teka lang, tama ba ang narinig ko?

"But sir, isn't it supposed to be done by someone from the higher ranks? She's just an intern," may isang nagsalita galing sa likod. Gusto ko tuloy siyang pasalamatan bigla dahil sa pagsasatinig niya ng iniisip ko.

"And look at her, she's far from being presentable. Baka ano pang sabihin ng clients natin," pagsesegunda ng isa pang architect.

Tama naman kasi iyon, he can choose Architect Pam instead or anyone else but me. Hindi ko rin naman gugustuhing maharap pa ang mga kliyente. Not after that dreadful encounter inside the elevator. I've had it too much and I think, I deserve some rest away from it. My actual plan is to work at peace anyway, and being in front of those clients doesn't provide it.

Most especially from that man.

We heard him clear his throat before speaking, "No, all of you need to work your asses off. And besides, they asked specifically for her,"

Ramdam ko ang pagbaling nilang lahat sa gawi ko. Naririnig ko rin ang iilang bulungan at singhapan na agad kong ipinagtaka. Kunot-noo na lamang akong yumuko dahil hindi ko naman naiintindihan ang mga klase ng tinginan nila.

"Sir, are you certain?" Pam suddenly butted in to confirm.

Nakita kong tinanguan lang siya ni Sir Andrei.

Wait, ano daw? They asked for... what?

At first, it didn't register in my mind. I didn't understand what he said. But when realizations dawned at me, para akong binuhasan ng malamig na tubig.

I can hear my heart slowly hammering inside like a goddamn drum. This might be overreacting for some however, as much as possible, I prefer to work far from them. It feels like my life will turn upside down whenever I meet those hazel light-brown eyes of that devil!

Oh God, this can't be happening. I cannot meet that man again! Ayoko!

Agad akong tumayo para umapila, "B-But, sir—"

Pero naputol lang din ang dapat kong sasabihin nang magsalita muli si Sir Andrei.

"No buts, Ms. Guzman. This is the job for interns. You just need to pass them the drafts since we're having some delays on it, we need them to be assured." he finishes with finality.

Bagsak ang balikat nalang akong tumango. Wala naman sigurong mawawala hindi ba? Pwede ko namang iwan ang handouts sa receptionist. Hindi naman talaga required ang makita sila or makausap. I just need to pass them the drafts and that's it, job's done.