ALASTAIR ARMENDAREZ

CHAPTER 23

I just keep myself busy in my room while still scrolling on the internet. I must be crazy for hurting myself. Alam ko namang lahat ng masasamang komento nila sa akin ay nandoon—but still I'm here and reading those harsh comments to me.

It's been a day since the news spread on the internet and they still bashing and putting some negative feedback on my name.

"Hi Monica, did you receive my email? Uh yes—can you just deliver my stuff here at my penthouse? Thank you so much, Monica. I really appreciate your effort. Please just call me once you've arrive." I told to my assistant, Monica.

I've finally decided not to continue my contract with my current company. And now, I can say that I am finally an unemployed person.

I badly want to runaway here and stay in a quiet place for my mental health. I just want to live a happy and simple life. At hindi ko ginusto ito.

"Anak, are you awake?" nakuha ang aking atensyon ng kumatok ang aking nanay sa pinto ng kwarto.

"Yes mama! You can come in.." I answered. A sudden later, I saw her while holding a tray of food.

"I cooked your favorite breakfast." she told me while smiling. She even walk towards my direction.

I feel so happy while looking at her. "Mama I think I am such a lucky person for having a sweet mother like you." I told her.

"Sus, nambola ka pa Anak." she laugh. "How are you? Okay ka lang ba?" she place the tray on my bedside table.

"I'm fine Mama, a bit sad po I think." She already saw the news as well and she's really worried about me.

"What's your plan, Anak? Bukod sa pagreresign mo sa trabaho?"

"I want to leave here, Mama. I hate spotlight and you know—you know that I am not like what you
read on the internet."

They keep on saying that I am a gold digger, bitch and such a witch for Conner. They are pointing out that pera lang 'daw ang habol ko sa kanya. His investments, business and luxury.

I just want to prove to them that they are wrong. Kaya natatakot din ako to take a risk for him. I might like him and things will definitely work out between us, pero—hindi lang kasi yon. Conner is different, he's on top. At ayokong–ayokong dumihan ang pangalan niya–at ayokong madawit ang pangalan ko.

We've been through a lot of challenges. Conner really worked hard for his position right now, for his success. Same goes to me, I worked hard for the past 5years for this as well.

"Don't be stress for that stupid thing, Anak." mama commented. "Alam kong hindi ka ganon." she even cup my face. "After you talk to Mr. Conner and clear between the two of you, we will leave here. We will leave this place as soon as possible. You know Anak, I don't want to see you hurt because you are too precious to get hurt.." she added.

"Thank you Mama! Thank you..." I hug her.

I really appreciate my mom's unconditional love for me ever-since.

"Kumain ka na. I even prepare your green tea." aniya.

"Let's eat together Mama." Aya ko sa kanya. Mama just nod at me.

We've just talk about our plan after. Siguro uuwi kaming Pilipinas. I want to see him. I don't know but–nagising nalang ako, namimiss ko siya.