ACCIDENTALLY DRUG THE WRONG PERSON

Kabanata 11:

Soon, they arrived at the company. Nagpasalamat ito sa binata bago lumabas ng kotse.

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Celeste's Point of view:

Sinalubong ako ni Manager Nina pagdating ko ng kompanya. She brought me to the grand hall of a seven-star hotel, kung saan gaganapin ang audition.

"There's a role for you to try out today. Wag kang gagawa ng problema, get it?" I nod in response.

I cant help but to feel nervous. Baka 'gaya lamang ito ng nagdaang audition ko.

"Audition for the role properly." Manager continued. "The investors this time is very rich. He came from a mysterious family. Walang nakakaalam kung gaano sila kayaman. Even if you fail the audition, kapag nagustuhan ka niya ay baka mabilis kang sisikat."

I am no longer listening. My attention had completely shifted to the two person walking towards me. Its Fritz and Rui.

When the two of them walked side by side, lahat ng atensiyon ay napunta sakanila.

"They look good together."

"Her fiancè is really handsome."

"Fritz is really lucky."

Ilan lamang iyan sa mga bulong-bulungan na narinig ko.

Before I could turn around and leave, I heard Rui call out, "Celeste? what are you doing here?"

I froze for a second. Nakita kong masama ang tingin sakin ni Fritz. Ano nanaman bang nagawa ko?

I smiled faintly at Rui, "Ah, mag audition kasi ako." Rui stared at my clothes. Nagtataka ata siya kung bakit ganito ang damit ko.

Tsk, that Damian!

"Where did you go? alam mo bang hinahanap ka ng pamilya mo?"

Rui still unaware of the circumstances. If only you knew Rui. I laugh bitterly and looked at Fritz's smug expression.

"Im fine. Hindi na ako babalik pa doon."

"Rui, you have no idea how anxious the family is. Shes too insensible. Hindi nakatulog si mommy sa sobrang pag-aalala." Fritz complain.

I snorted.

Baka hindi nakatulog dahil sa galit because she failed to sell me off.

Tsk, I cant watch her act any longer, "I still have an audition Rui. You guys go ahead. "I said coldly.

Suddenly, sounds of exclamation arose from behind us. Pagkalingon namin ay tumambad saamin ang mga bodyguards. Clearing a path only to see Damian. He was dressed in all black like a knight of the dark night.

Nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko.

Unable to move.

"Ah Rui, kilala mo ba siya?" I heard Fritz on my side.

She asked Rui with a glint of interest in her voice. Parang gusto ko nalang lamunin ng lupa. What is he doing here? Lumingon pa ito sa gawi ko. I saw Fritz lower her head, "Is he looking at me?"

tsk, asa.

I cant bare to stay here any longer. Habang nagkakagulo ay dapat makaalis na'ko.

"Celeste, Mabuti pang umuwi ka na!" Fritz said behind me.

I turned my head to her and said coldly, "I'm never going back." Fritz Sneered, "Akala mo ba hindi ko alam ang motibo mo kay Rui? You're not good enough for him. Ikakasal na kami and soon he'll become your brother-in-law."

"If you're done, can I leave now?" Malalaking hakbang ang ginawa ko papuntang exit but I was pulled back roughly by Fritz.

"What kind of attitude are you showing me?" Fritz sneered. I can feel her anger towards me. "If you lick my shoes I might let you have this role. Otherwise, wag ka na umasang matatanggap ka pa." I looked at her with a mocking look.

"Who do you think you are?" Shes about to slap me pero nagtaka ako ng naging maamo ang mukha niya. "Bumalik ka na sa bahay." I stared at her in confusion.

"Are you feeling unwell?" A familiar voice spoke behind me.

Nagulat ako ng makita ko si Damian sa likod ko. I roam my eyes around, there attention is now on us. Umiling ako. Ayokong makaabala pa sakaniya, "No, Im fine."

"Tsk, come with me." saad nito nang hindi man lang dinapuan ng tingin si Fritz.

Fritz left dumbfounded. 'Celeste knows him? That's impossible shes just an underrated celebrity.' Fritz could not help but to feel jealous. She glared at Celeste's retreating back with hatred.