Romance Anthologies

Lost Last Love

A/N: Ehem ehem mic test mic test ahahaha chariz! Semi-AU, huhu late ko kasi nabalitaan yung further deets guys so medyo nag-imagine na lang ako ng bonggang-bongga kung anek ang nangyari sa likod ng picture na iyon (we all know what was that picture!!!!) soooo here u go. Sobrang natagalan eee sorry po so much ahejsjs. Happy 53k, RomAnth!!! 

P.s. may insights na ambag din sa piece na ito si ate ko  and reminder ko din siya na babalik at babalik rin ako sa pagsusulat tungkol sa bngln ahahaha enjoy guys xd

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To the universe, to my country, and to this country's leader...good morning.

This is Bongbong's daily affirmation to himself every single day he wakes up in the morning. Kinusot-kusot nito ang mga mata saka bumangon sa higaan at dumiretso sa banyo upang maligo. After spending no more than ten minutes in the restroom, he swiftly changed into his work attire. He was accompanied by a reliable bodyguard as he descended the stairs as soon as he emerged from his room.

"Is the car ready?" he spoke with authority while his personal maid was carrying his tailored barong alongside him.

One of his staff voiced, "Yes, sir."

Sheena, the president's secretary, was waiting for him inside the presidential car as soon as it opened. She was sitting there with her iPad and coffee, like she always does. A girl who was organized and nerdy in knowledge, her purpose was to rat him out and listen to chatter as Imee purposefully placed her in close proximity to him.

"Good morning, sir. Breakfast po?"

Bongbong only grabbed the other cup of coffee in the tray holder and sipped on it, "This will be fine."

"Are you sure, Sir? Medyo malayo-layo pa po yung biyahe natin..." she asked again, out of concern.

His eyebrows met in confusion, "Where are we going, again?"

"Sorsogon po," due to the fact that Sheena's fear was mounting, her tone contained a hint of hesitancy. She was very certain that she had told the president the day before.

Bongbong's head was in turmoil. How was it possible for him to remember? Last night, he was drinking cognac with Martin and his other male relatives, and the alcohol made him feel so drunk that he was absolutely intoxicated. As he went about his daily routine, he was under the impression that the automobile would simply transport him to Malacañang, where he would spend the entire day completing paperwork. Seems like...he will not be.

"Um...who are we meeting?" napahawak na lang si Bongets sa kanyang noo. He doesn't have time to cry over spilled milk.

"About that Sir, sabi lang po nila na ang mga Aquinos and Villiars daw po will be there to welcome you. I'm sorry I haven't informed you yesterday kasi wala pa po akong nakalap na final attendees for the inauguration," Sheena explained subtly.

Well, that was a close call. I guess I didn't lose that much. Bongbong only replied with a reassuring smile of relief, conveying to Sheena that it was fine.

Not shortly after, they arrived at the presidential helipad and there was the helicopter waiting for them. Agad na pumwesto ang mga bodyguard nito at pinagbuksan ang presidenteng nakasuot na ng kanyang casual barong. Pinayungan at inalalayan siya ng mga staff habang tahimik lang na nakasunod si Sheena, hawak-hawak ang buhok niyang napapalid ng hangin dahil sa ikot ng propeller. He then sat down to his seat, wore the necessary headphones, and settled in with Sheena and another bodyguard.

"This will take an hour and a half at most, right?" Bongbong looked at his watch. "Idlip lang ako saglit."

Sheena was confused kung papaano makakatulog ang Presidente sa ganoong biyahe pero tumango na lamang ito imbes na magtanong, "Yes, sir."