CHAPTER 17

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"Good morning, Tara!"

Someone just pulled my blanket off me. Arggh. Nakakasilaw! I can't barely open my eyes.

"Why the hell are you so early?!" I asked my manager.

"Oh? Anong nangyari sa mga mata mo? Ang maga!"

"Don't ask." I answered and covered myself again.

"Tara. Please. Get up there!" Now, he slapped my butt.

"Why?!!!" Ah! He worsens my headache. I think I only slept for 2 hours. And it gave me headache.

"A representative from 'Le Mointere Art School, one of the prestigious art school in Paris, is here for an interview. You will be featured in their school paper right before you enrol. Now, get your ass off that bed!" Now, I can sense that he is angry and serious so I get up. Unenergetic.

***

"But I haven't decided yet if I'll accept the offer or not." I said to my manager. We're on our way to the gallery where we will meet the representatives.

"Tara, this is your dream! At sa nakikita ko, you're broken hearted. Your butler said, he left you. He doesn't deserve you, Tara. You need to move on. Forget. Think about your career."

I sighed.

"Think about your dream. Your career, Tara." And this kept on repeating in my mind.

***

"So, will you accept the scholarship we offered, Ms. Cordero?" The representative asked.

"It is a wonderful opportunity. And..." I smiled. Still undecided at that moment.

Think about your dream. Your career, Tara.

You need to move on. Forget.

"I want to grab it. Yes. I'll go for it." I smiled at the interviewer.

"So, I think, you'll be ready on the 4th day."

What? That's... Too soon.

We ended up the day with a dinner with the interviewer, his two companions and my manager.

*** 

Xander's POV

"Good morning, hijo."

"Ma, who scheduled my meetings this week?"

"Ako, hijo. Gusto ko kasing makita ka sa mga araw na libre din ako."

"Oh! I'll be in Ilo-Ilo this 3rd? Why?"

"Eh, basta ko na lang pinili iyan hijo. Anniversary namin papa mo this 2nd. Is it ok? May iba ka bang plano?"

"Wala naman, ma." I miss her! I want to see her. But this will be a hell week. When will I meet her? Hindi niya sinasagot mga tawag ko. Tara.

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