"A person who falls and gets back up is much stronger than a person who never fell"
"What?! No way, kuya!" Sabi ni Mrs. Cathy Alquizar sa nakatatandang kapatid.
"It would be a great deal." Mr. Constiago said.
"Never! Hindi ko ipagbibili ang shares ko sa kompanyang ito! Kuya naman!"
"We'll see.."
Ilang sandali palang ay may pumasok sa meeting hall. Umupo siya sa tapat ni Mrs. Alquizar at ngumiti.
"Am I already too late?"
"You're just right on time,Angel." Mr. Constiago said.
"Who is she,kuya?"
"She's Ms. Angel dela Bueva. Siya ang may gustong bumili ng shares mo."
"So,ikaw pala? I'm sorry pero di mo mabibili ang shares ko."
"I can pay."
"Really? Well, for your information, di mo to mabibili for 5 or 10 million. So, I guess you're just wasting your time--"
"100 million." Angel announced.
"Come again?" Mrs. Alquizar's eyebrows furrowed.
"I'm willing to buy your shares for 100 million."
"100 million? Are you serious?"
"Do I look like I'm joking, Mrs. Alquizar?"
"But.. Wait, what's the catch?"
"Nothing. It's pure business, Mrs. Alquizar. Your brother mentioned that you're not into business. What's the point of your stay here if I'm willing to buy your shares for 100 million?"
"What's your answer,Cathy?" Mr. Constiago said.
"Hmm... 100 million, huh?" Mrs. Alquizar said.
Tumango naman si Angel at pinaglaruan ang ballpen na nasa kamay niya. Pinaiikot niya ito sa kanyang mga daliri habang nakangising pinagmamasdan ang reaksiyon ni Mrs. Alquizar sa kanyang alok.
"Pag-isipan ninyong mabuti,Mrs. Alquizar. Your share is equal to instant 100 million pesos. No worry, no hassle." Angel said and smirked.
May kinuha si Angel na mga papeles at inilatag iyon sa lamesa. Dahan-dahan niya itong nilagay sa harap ni Mrs. Alquizar. Nalilito niya namang pinagmasdan at tinitigan ito. Huminga siya ng malalalim at tumingin kay Angel.
"Mrs. Alquizar, have you made up your mind?" Angel said.
"Yes."
"And?"
"I guess it's a great deal so.."
"So?"
"Fine. I'm gonna sell my shares for 100 million pesos."
"Good.." Bulong ni Angel sa sarili.
She gave her the pen and let her sign the papers. Angel hid a smirk as she watched Mrs. Alquizar fall into her trap.
"Congratulations,Mrs. Alquizar! You will not regret this." Angel said and took the papers.
"Okay then. I'm hoping to get my money soon."
"Yes, of course! As soon as possible."
"Okay. Well, I have to go."
Nagkamay muna sila bago umalis si Mrs. Alquizar sa meeting hall. Nakipagkamay din si Angel kay Mr. Constiago at ngumiti.
BINABASA MO ANG
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