The Perks Of Being Annabeth Petrova

Chapter Nine - Hi, Dad

THE MAIDS SERVING GOURMET FOOD PREVENTED US FROM CONTINUING OUR DISCUSSION. As soon as lumabas na sila, Dad cleared his throat.

"Where are you staying at during your stay here in the country?"

"In the Coconut Palace. I liked it there. It's serene there."

"Well, since this house is large and I'm the only one who stays here, might as well transfer. Magpapadala ako ng mga tao to move your things here." Suggest niya.

"No, Dad. Maria and Mia can do that alone. Besides, this house will be isolated when you're out of town or the country."

"Good. I'm glad you agreed. I've missed my daughter."

I understand him. President Alvaro Cruz. He has no family of his own. No wife. No children. Well, he has his 4 sisters already married and has a family of their own- Aunt Karol, Loire, Anise, and Celine. I'm family to them. This is why I chose Philippines in every escapade I have. This is also why Grandfather never attended my wedding since he knows I'll runaway.

We finished lunch and we need to ran errands because of work.

"My dear daughter, Annie, I'm glad you're back." Sabi niya with a bright smile. "By the way, you look every inch a goddess in your dress."

"I'm flattered." I said bago umalis kasama sina Maria and Mia.

"Maria, did you import my 'Cassiopeia'?" I asked Maria as soon as we've settled inside the sleek BMW.

Driving, she said, "Yes, Miss Annabeth. I made sure of it." I nodded. She used her tablet, also customized for her, to track my baby. Yes, my baby. The sports car I customized myself. With all the cars I've wrecked with rage, my baby Cassiopeia was spared. If I am enrage, I would wreck or burn hundreds of my limited edition sports car in my garage. Those times, sina Maria at Mia ay magkakandarapa nang itago ang mga ito para hindi ko mapagdiskitahan ng galit.

"Tracking number 4150 is at the port now. Cassiopeia will be arriving the day after tomorrow as calculated, Miss Annabeth."

"Good."

Months had passed, I already moved in the Malacanang. Business so dar is smooth and being friends with Ran Villegas is anew.

He kept on calling me 'beautiful' and I call him back 'hot guy'. And the rest was history. Ang gaan ng pakiramdam ko sa kanya. Maybe I was longing for this kind of man. I missed Stefan so much. Even if we're not in a very good relationship. Oh well... today, Ran invited me to meet with his circle of friends. Of course, to do business. I went out of Cassiopeia and pinagmasdan ang mala-toreng building nina Ran. It is a corporation which was built by Ran and his friends.

Sinalubong niya kami sa reception desk nina Maria na nasa likuran ko nakasunod.

"Beautiful!" Napapatingin naman ang mga tao doon especially me. With their eyes wide and jaw dropped struck by my beauty. "Hot guy." Ganting bati ko.

"You came just in time. MBB's excited to meet you. Come with me." Inakbayan niya ako which made the two at my back furrowed their brows. We entered MBB's private elevator tungo sa headquarters nila which is the top whole floor and the penthouse. Tumunog ang elevator hudyat na nasa HQ na kami. There are office tables occupied with model-like ladies which are their secretaries. Umangat ang mga tingin nila apsa amin and greeted Ran with sweet flirty voices na sinuklian naman ng isang 'to ng seductive hello. Natigilan sila when they saw me. 'Yan nga. Maiingit kayo sa ganda ko. But still, I don't care about them.

He opened the door for me saying, "Ladies first."

As I entered, I sensed something. With fast reflexes, I got hold of the sharp dart aimed exactly at my forehead and aimed it at the target placed behind the door. How I did that? I'm fast. I closed the door, aim, bullseye, and open the door again.

The one who darted at lahat ng nasa loob ay natulala.

Immediately, pinatumba ni Maria ang lalaking nagda-dart, facing the polished floor. Doon lang natauhan ang lahat ng dumaing sa sakit ang lalaking nasa sahig.

"WHAT THE HELL?!!! Get your hands off me! Arghh..." pagwawala nito mula sa paggapos ni Maria.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Tama na. He doesn't mean that, Red." Sabi ni Ran at pinaghiwalay ang dalawa.

Umayos ang dalawa at sinarado ulit ni Mia ang pinto to avoid further attention drawn even if kami lang ang nasa buong floor.

"Woah... Sexy..." saad ng isang binata na halatang playboy rin.

"Wait... wait... wait... Ran, kailan pa tayo nagpapasok ng babae dito?" Tanong ng isa na mukhang seryoso.

"Not to mention,sizzling hot as hell!..." sabi ng isang playboy din.

"Ran, you know kung anong rules in the suite, right? Anton will surely get mad if he knew this." Pagpapaalala naman ng isang mas seryosong binata kaysa nauna.

"Well, guys... This is who I've been talking about. Mga bro, meet Annabeth. Annabeth Petrova." They all gaped.

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