Act I: Sinful Acts ✓ [EDITING]

•°Seven°•

"And in the end, we were all just humans... Drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald

She's what?!

"Sir ayos lang po ba kayo?"
I looked up and nodded.

"I'm fine Ms. Janaban. What's my next appointment?" Actually I'm not. But I need to work for me to be able to see her again.

"Kailangan nyo na pong pumunta sa site ngayon. 8pm po young meet up with the engineers & designer sa Zubic. Almost 4 hours din po ang byahe so we must go na po."

I nodded and prepare my stuffs. This is the day I'll see her again. I checked my phone the tracking device said she's now heading North via NLEX. I smiled to myself. I know I'm such a genius.

I pressed the intercom.

"Ms. Janaban I'm going to use the chopper. Inform them."

"Yes sir."

Zubic, Zambales

"Good evening how may I help you?"

I look around hoping to see Asha.
"Reservation for Mr. Vince Encela." Ms. Janaban said to the receptionist.

"This way please." The receptionist showed us the way.

As we enter the private lounge where the meeting will be held. I hurriedly looked around hoping to see her. But unfortunately wala pa sya. Then I remembered I used the chopper. Damn! I'm loosing my control kahit wala pa sya. Pano nalang kung nandito na sya. I'm going crazy.

"Good evening Mr. Encela." They greeted me. I just response a nod.

"Are we complete now?". I pretend I don't know we're not complete so they won't get suspicious.

"Sir wala pa po yung representative ng Timberland Designs." Someone said.

30 minutes later...

"I'm sorry I'm late." Someone said from behind. I know its her. I should probably act calm and normal.

"Architect Cordoval this is very disappointing. I thought your company have punctual employees? Guess I'm wrong."

I said. Damn! I hope she won't be offended.

"Sorry Sir." She replied and lowered her gaze.

"I expect this won't happen again."

"Y-yes sir."

"So shall we?"

....

"I've prepared different designs from my portfolio. Mamili nalang po kayo." She said as she showed us the pictures of the house designs she made.

I was impressed on her works. She's good. She continued explaining it one by one.

"I like the number 5 design. Its simply elegant yet it looks customer friendly." I commented. She looked at me with a shocked face. Guess she didn't see that coming.

"Actually sir this one is one of my favorite design. It'll be a perfect house for a family. I have here the proposed materials to be use." She said.

"Don't you think the materials are too expensive for a simple house?" I asked.

"Hmm that'll be the reason why this design is special. I highly recommend those materials because I know it'll fit the design." Pag e-explain pa nya.

"How'd you know so? Did you try building one?"

"Yes sir. And I might be just an architect but I know the stuffs and all."

I nod inwardly.

"Okay that would be in our line up."

Her forehead knotted and gave me a confuse look.

"Hindi po ba natin hihingin ang opinion nila?"

"Why so? I'm the boss. I get to decide what I want." I said full of authority.

It's already 10pm when the meeting adjourned. Halos kami lang naman dalawa ang nag-uusap.

"Sir Mauna na po ako. Didiretso na po ako sa hotel. Kayo po?"

"I'll be fine Ms. Janaban."
I went outside. Asha is standing near the entrance.

"Ehem. Why are you still here?" I said while intently looking at her.
"Ah yung sundo Ko kasi nagkaroon ng emergency kaya umalis agad." I've noticed that when she's nervous she's pinching her thumb.

"You didn't bring your car? May matutuluyan ka ba ngayon?"

"It's a long drive that's why nagpahatid lang ako. Unfortunately wala. Akala ko kasi makakauwi ako."

"It's not safe here. Kung wala ka pang matutuluyan for tonight come with me. My rest house is just a minute drive."

I didn't saw this coming. But I'm glad I can help her. Don't get me wrong my intension is clear and I'm not planning anything uncertain towards her. At least not for now.

"It's Fine sir--"

"No I insist."

We end up driving to my house. I let her use the spare room next to my room.

"I supposed you don't have spare clothes so if you're not too picky on wearing something. Here, I'll let you use my shirt. There's a bathroom inside. If you need anything just call me."

She just nod. Shit! That pretty face of her. I need to calm myself.
She already have a hunch that I'm actually stalking her. So if I don't want my ass to get caught I should keep my cool.

I took a cold shower and went out of my room. I was about to slam myself on the couch when I heard her talking to someone outside.

"Okay lang ako. Don't worry about me okay. I got the deal. Si Mommy nalang ang problemahin mo."

Wait? Mommy? The last time I checked Ulila na sya.

"Wait, honey I told you Okay lang ako. Ano ka ba? Are you listening?... Honey I promise we will go to that honeymoon once I'm work-free okay."

Honey? Honeymoon?
Fuck! She's Married?!

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