HIDE and SEEK

Hide and Seek 7

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        THREATS

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Ylizzheah Shantal Point of View

        " Take care of my kids, Naj. Give them my hugs and kisses... Yeah, yeah... Uh-huh, I'll call you back later. Oo na, yup, love you too and take care! "

I hang up the call, habang pababa ako ng hagdan. Sobrang busy ko din this past few days. Well, nakabalik na naman si Kate at sya na ulit umaasikaso sa Dawn Eves. At mabuti na din siguro yun dahil na-aatupag ko nang mabuti ang tungkol sa deal namin ni Mr. Alfiere. At gusto ko na din na matapos ko ang project na yun. Well, kahit napilitan ako na umoo sa deal na yun ay gagawin ko parin ang lahat ng makakaya ko para mapaganda at matapos ko ng mabuti ang project na to. Trabaho ko parin kaya to. At isa ding dahilan kung bat sobrang busy ko talaga ay ang company din namin dito. Ang tagal ko ngang nakauwi kagabi dahil sa marami akong hinarap na meeting kahapon.

      At ngayon nga, kahit nandito lang ako sa bahay ay di parin natatapos ang gyera at sumasabak parin ako. D*ng men!

    " Anak , may bisita ka pala nasa living room."

Tinignan ko lang saglit si Nana Lenny at tinanggap yung binigay nya sakin baso ng gatas. Saka nangunot ang noo ko dahil sa sinabi nyang bisita. Kaya tinanguan ko nalang sya.

        " Thanks, Nana☺ "

Tumango lang naman sya pabalik at sama umalis na. Nag lakad naman ako papunta sa living room dahil sa sinabi ni Nana sakin. At gulat na gulat naman alo nong masilayan ko sa di kalayuan kung sino ang bisita ko daw? Eh hindi naman yan bisita eh... BWISITA KAMO. " And what the h*ll is he doing here? How did he even know my house? "

    I took a deep breath, composed myself, and walked back into the living room.

    "Mr. Alfiere? I didn't know you were coming here. And how did you know my house? I don't remember giving you my address."

I asked, confused. He stood up from his seat, greeted me, then sat back down.

     "Oh, I'm sorry. I asked Miss Marie. And I didn't have your number, so I couldn't contact you. That's why I came straight here."

I nodded at what he said.

     "So, what brings you here?"

I noticed him adjust his seat and look at me directly.

    "Remember the project deal we talked about? I thought it might help you if you could see the resort and its surroundings in person. It might be harder for you to base everything on pictures alone. So, I was hoping to take you there, that is, if it's okay with you."

Tumango naman ako at napapaisip din. He was right. It would be difficult to rely solely on pictures, wouldn’t it? And if gusto ko na matapos agad ang project na to. It would be much better to check the place myself, and it would make things easier for me.

     "That's fine with me. I'm not busy right now. When do you plan to go?"

      "How about we go now?"

I quickly turned to him. Did I hear that right?? Now? Right now? Seriously?

     "W-Wait... You might be busy or something, it’s fine if you just have your driver or Mr. Kim take me. I don’t want to inconvenience you."

He quickly shook his head.

     "It’s okay with me, and since I’m the one commissioning you for this, it’s better if I come with you. I also took a three-day leave for this. Plus, I want to personally discuss any issues you might have with the project."