ALASTAIR ARMENDAREZ

CHAPTER 16

5 years later...

"Good morning Ms. Amara. We would like to remind you that you have a 11am schedule with Mr. Conner at Limbridgestone Hotel." Monica, my PA texted me. I replied her, okay!

Tuluyan akong bumangon at ibinalik sa side table ang cellphone ko. Binuksan ko ang kurtina at bumungad sa akin ang sikat ng araw.

"What a beautiful day, California..." Isang matamis na ngiti ang sumilay sa aking labi.

Tanaw na tanaw ko ang mga naglalakihang gusali sa paligid ko. Araw araw ay maganda lagi ang gising ko dahil sa bumubungad sa akin tuwing umaga.

Dumiretso ako sa banyo upang mag ayos at maligo. Kailangan kong makaalis bago mag alas onse ng umaga.

Mabilis lamang akong naligo sapagkat mamaya pag uwi ko ay maliligo rin naman ulit ako. Living alone here in my penthouse is such a wonderful experience for me. I'm not depending on the opinion of others. It's me against the world. I have to decide on my own, think on my own and live on my own.

I learned a lot of things–and I admit I do have a lot of realizations. I am so much blessed and grateful for doing the best decision 5years ago ever in my life. Siguro kung hindi ako nag-take ng risk 5years ago, wala akong ngayon dito.

I am the Brand Ambassador of the Beauty and Cosmetics Industry here in CA. Na alam ko sa sarili ko na malabo na mangyari noon–but guess what. If something is meant to happen, it will happened.

That's my favorite motto in life. And also, I am thankful to god as well for giving me this opportunity. I am so blessed!

Pagkatapos na maligo ay tinuyo ko ang buhok ko gamit ang hair dryer. I prepare my breakfast before I put my make up. Nagluto lang ako ng sunny side up egg and prepare some veggies. Nagtimpla na din ako ng favorite hot chocolate.

Reminiscing those 5years living alone, made me smile. Ang saya pala! Though hindi naman araw araw masaya pero iba sa pakiramdam. Ang sarap sa feeling na wala ka ibang iisipin kundi sarili mo. Work, Go home, work again and repeat. That's my routine but sometimes I visit my family occasionally–syempre to catch up. They do understand naman that I have to live my life on my own.

Kumain lang ako at nagmuni muni ng ilang minuto pagkatapos ay nag ayos na ulit ng aking sarili for work. I put my make up. I just make it simple because I don't want to look like a clown. I went to my closet to find a presentable clothes and put some jewelries. Hindi yata ako makakalabas ng bahay ng walang kahit akong kumikintab sa akin katawan.

I'm addictive so much in rings and necklaces. Hindi yata kumpleto ang araw ko kapag hindi ako nakasuot ng mga iyon.

"Good morning Ms. Amara!" Mond, my driver greeted me as he saw me at the lobby. Kinuha nito ang bag at ilang gamit na dala ko.

"Good morning too, Mond! Did Monica already told you about my schedule today?"

"Yes ma'am. I have your schedule." I just nod as I went inside the car.

I open my phone and check my social media accounts.

Amara Hommerson. A sweet smiled curve on my lips as I saw my followers on my IG accounts. I already reach my 2M followers today.

I took a photo for the beautiful sky today and added it to my story with a caption.

What a beautiful day ahead. Thank you everyone! #Blessed