Cinderella was Gone

CHAPTER 3: Lazy Cat

When she was 15 years old

"Congratulations!" Trixie exclaimed, and then gave me one stem of white rose.

Tumango ako, inabot ang bulaklak at maingat na inilagay ito sa flower vase.

"Update?" tanong ko sa kanya.

"All set, I still can't believe it though."

Ngumiti ako at hinayaan lang siyang magsalita.

"Duchess Fiona's secretary confirmed just now that they will be arriving in our country the day after tomorrow. She will be our guest of honor for the final day." inabot ulit ni Trixie sa akin ang isa pang rosas.

"How did it happen? What did you do? I can't believe that the most dutiful and elegant Duchess Fiona said yes to your proposal. Everyone knows that she follows her schedule without missing a beat, so how?"
Hindi ko sya sinagot at patuloy na pinagmasdan ang flower vase.

"Today's theme color is white; it's perfect." Pinagmasdan ko ng mabuti yung flower arrangement na ginawa ko. looking for something that's out of place.
"Get someone to move the vase in my office, Trixie." sabi ko habang tinatanggal ang gloves sa aking kamay.

"Sure, but how, speak up, I want answer about Duchess Fionna."
Huminga ako ng malalim.

"She's paying a debt." I said and looked at Trixie "She needs to transport her goods for her next charity event safely but without security detection. I made it happen. "

Tumaas ang kilay ni Trixie, urging me to explain more.

"It just happened that I'm in charge of my old man's security business during school vacation and signed the permit."

"That's how powerful your signature is? You can invite the Duchess just like that? But you are only 15 years old!"

"So." I answered and then opened my smart phone "But no, that's how powerful my name is, I am the Gustav's empire heir. I have the authority and capabilities, so it's possible. It's also convenient for them so they agreed readily. "

I opened the text message from Jenna, our student council treasurer, and frowned, "Why are you here, Trixie? Is your job done?" I asked and pressed the call button.

"It's not important, but by the way, we will start to accept visitors from other schools at 8:00 AM."

I nod and gesture for her to stay quiet as the call connects.

"Talk Jenna"

"Umm Pres, did you read my messages? Have you seen Trixie?"

"You are in the loud speaker now, Trixie can hear you. Tell us what's going on. "

"You see, umm, we have a situation here, problems keep happening--"

"Please Direct to the point, Jenna."
Huminga sya ng malalim.

"Okay, so now the pressing matter is: four of the ovens are not working for today's baking competition. The council tried to order new ovens but we can only get the brand that's lower quality but it will still take 3 hours before it can be delivered. It's also no way comparable to the custom-made oven we have in school. I am afraid participants will refuse to use the new ovens and even if--wait, did you say that Trixie is there?"

"Yup, I'm here." singit ni Trixie
"Witch! I've been calling you! You are supposed to be here and not me!"
Tumawa si Trixie ng malakas dahil tiningnan ko siya ng masama
"I'm not the one in charge" pabulong na sagot niya sa tingin ko.
"You dare!" sigaw ni Jenna sa kabilang linya "How dare you lie and pass this responsibility--President! This is why I said not to spoil her and you are---"
I've never heard Jenna's next word because Trixie ended the call, but after a few seconds, my phone rang again.