Always

Is Your Heart Kindled For Another? Or Is This Jealousy My Heart Has Grown?

Nita sat at the polished mahogany conference table, its surface gleaming under the harsh fluorescent lights of the auditorium. The atmosphere, though charged with a palpable sense of anticipation, was nonetheless composed as she had already prepared to welcome the newest member to their company. Rebecca who's now known by Evelyn, has a lot to prove herself in front of everyone who had fought for a chance to work under Freen.

The moment Freen finished with her speech, it was about the time for Rebecca to introduce herself. While Nita was preparing for Freen's new schedule, a shrill ringing broke through the stillness of the auditorium. She fumbled for her phone, the sudden sound stark against the backdrop of Rebecca's introduction. As she grasped the device, her brows furrowed in concern; the caller ID displayed a number she didn't recognize, yet something instinctual urge her to answer.

-She glanced at Tee who was sitting next to her as she murmured "excuse me for a moment" stepping away from the table as she pressed the phone to her ear. The moment she did, her expression shifted from mild curiosity to one of grim disquiet. "Excuse me is this Ms. Jensen?" The lady asked in a polite gentle tone. "Y..yes..wh..who is this?" Nita replied with stutter and fear. "Ms. Jensen..unfortunately your mother has been admitted into Pinevale General Hospital..there a matter in which we need your consent to take action..please visit us as soon as possible"

-Before Nita she could respond, the call ended, leaving her standing there with a phone that felt heavy in her hand, as if laden with the weight of impending dread. A chill enveloped her, and she glanced back towards the stage where Rebecca was about to utter her words. Freen immediately stood up when she saw her frightened face as if she saw a ghost, while the rest of her friends just noticed her sudden shift of expression.

-"Nita?" Tee who approached her, sensed that there is something wrong in her demeanor. "Are you alright?..you-". Before she could get an answer, Nita rushed toward the exit, her instincts ignited a sense of urgency. As she was scurrying toward the exit, Tee coughed up as she held her hand. "Nita..I'm coming with you to..wherever you're going to" she stated firmly, her toon brooking no argument.

As they existed the company together, the cool breeze hit Nita's flushed cheeks, a welcoming distraction from the unease ghat gnawed at her. As they entered Tee's car, the streets outside were bustling with the afternoon traffic, feeling the urge of being late, she looked at her friend with a welled eyes. Tee reached out and held her hand, assuring that whatever she's facing, she has them all around her.

Back to the auditorium, where Freen was about to follow them, to only be stopped by Rebecca's hand. Dozens, or maybe thousands of questions formed into Rebecca's mind, fearing that the inevitable outcome would come to her. Worried yet again, it wasn't the best choice to queried about the situation. Freen's expressions shifted, she was panicking and worried. She looked at Rebecca and shook her head, she doesn't know why she did that, but she wanted to follow them quickly.

She removed her hand, as she immediately ran to catch up. Nam salvaged the moment, and stood next to Rebecca, to continue with at hand. For unknown reason, her heart sunk into the ground, while her eyes were still looking at Freen, until her silhouette was distorted by the door. She glanced at Nam, who she was in return smiling at her, unknowing how to process everything. "Should I be worried?" It was the only thought that resonated within her mind, until Nam rubbed her back and broke the silence.