"I so hate you Terrence." Sabi ko. I can't even stand dahil sobrang sakit ng lahat saakin. And when I say lahat I mean lahat.
"I love you too love." Sabi naman niya at tinawanan ako. Dalawang araw nang wala si Ace at sa dalawang araw na iyon, wala kaming ginawa kundi maglandian.
At eto na. January 3 na. Back to work na kami. So we took a bath together. And we went to the office together.
"Shet nakakainggit beh!" Narinig kong sabi ng mga empleyado.
Terrence is holding my hands while we go inside.
"Sir Terrence, may naghihintay po sa inyo sa loob." Sabi ni Celie.
"Sino daw?" Usisa ko naman.
"Ms. Marga daw. Tapos kasama po niya yung si Mr. Black." Sabi niya saamin ni Terrence.
"Okay." Sabi ni Terrence at pumasok na kami.
"Terrence! How are you doing child?" Tanong nung matangkad at maputing lalaki.
"Mr. Black, it's nice to see you again. How did you get here?" Sabi naman ni Terrence at nakipagkamay kay Mr. Black.
"Oh, your girlfriend was nice enough to escort me from the airport till here." Sabi nito. Girlfriend? Marga?
"That's nothing Mr. Black. After all, you're choosing Terrence because of me. I shouldbe responsible for your well being." Sabi naman ni Marga na ikinatawa ni Mr. Black
"Of course Marga, my wife likes you so much. And since I love her, I had no choice but to follow her request to follow your suggestion. And it so happened you requested this company. Mr. Saaverda is surely lucky to have you. You're a good girlfriend." Sabi ni Mr. Black.
"Girlfriend?" Natawa ng bahagya si Terrence. "I want to introduce her to you, she's Ayeza my--"
"Architect. Architect Ayeza Del Valle, sir. I'm Mr. Saaverda's Architect. It's nice to meet you." Sabi ko kay Mr. Black at naglahad ng kamay.
"And she's also my--"
"Friend. I'm his friend." Sabi ko at ngumiti.
"Ayeza Del Valle? Why do I feel like I've heard your name somewhere?" Bahagya itong nag-isip. "Are you familiar with Golden Gates?" He asked me.
"Yes sir. I was one of the Architects incharge in that project. The design was my idea." Sabi ko sakanya.
"Wow! You're amazing! I'm looking forward in doing a project with you soon Ms. Del Valle." Sabi niya.
"Me too sir. If you'll excuse me, I have many paper works to finish." Sabi ko at lumabas na ako ng opisina ni Terrence.
"Of course Marga, my wife likes you so much. And since I love her, I had no choice but to follow her request to follow your suggestion. And it so happened you requested this company. Mr. Saaverda is surely lucky to have you. You're a good girlfriend."
Napapikit ako. Mr. Black's words keeps on playing in my mind over and over again.
"Anyare sayo teh?" Tanong ni Celie.
"Tara bumaba." Sabi ko. Tumango siya at kinuha ang wallet niya. Bumaba kami at nagpunta sa isang café.
"Oh? Ano problema mo?" Tanong niya.
"Celie, kunyari ikaw. Kayo ni John. Diba si John, General Manager ng isang hotel? Tapos ikaw, eto. Secretary lang? Tapos may ex siya? Yung lagi mong kinabibwisitan? Si Feisha? Yung anak ng may ari ng pinagtatrabahuhan niya?--"
"Gusto mong itanong kung ano ginagawa ko?" Tanong niya. Tumango naman ako.
"Aaminin ko sayo Ayez. Naiinsecure din ako. Hello! Anak ng CEO yung katapat ko. Pero at the end of ths day, nagiging kampante ako. Gusto mo bang malaman kung bakit? Kasi ako ang mahal niya. Feisha tried to come back to him diba? I told you that na? Pero ako parin pinili niya. Therefore, the servant already defeated the Princess. Mayaman lang niya. Ako, mahal ako. Her money can't buy John's heart. As long as nagtitiwala ka, going strong kayo. Nagtitiwala ka ba?" She asked me. Agad akong tumango.
"Mahal ka ba?" Tumango din ako.
"Then there is no reason to be insecure. Asawa ka na. Malandi lang siya. Nai-altar ka na, hanggang kama lang siya. So chill okay?" Sabi niya. This is one of the reasons kung bakit kaibigan ko 'tong bruha na 'to. She says meaningful words without realizing it. I wish Ailee was here. Sadly, waley. On the run siya ngayon. Nasa Japan. Nagtatago mula sa magulo niyang love life.
"Tara na nga. Balik na tayo. Baka hinahanap ka na ng boss ko." Sabi niya. Tumawa nalang ako.
"Ano ba itatawag ko sayo? Bruha parin o Madame na?" Tanong niya. Tumawa nalang ako. Baliw talaga itong isang ito.
Bago ako tuluyang pumanik, dumaan muna ako sa CR para mag-ayos. While I was applying my press powder, pumasok si Marga at nagsimula ding mag-ayos.
"Can't you still open that eyes of yours Ayeza? I can be a better partner than you." Sabi niya saakin. I'm really really getting sick of this. I kept my face powder and faced her.
"Desperada ka na ba Marga? Mauubusan ka ba ng lalake? You know he is sealed. So why do you keep trying to open it? Anong ipanamumukha mo sakin? Gold digger ako? If I am a gold digger, naghihirap na sana si Terrence ngayon. Ano pa? Malandi ako, sorry Marga, hindi tayo magkalahi. Nagtimpi ako Marga. For so many fucking years. Everybody has their regrets right? Meron ako nun. Pinagsisisihan ko na nakinig ako sayo. I just ruined him more when I left him. And if I can turn back time, sasagot ako noon. I won't just walk away. I won't let a fucking lunatic ruin everything I had. Mamatay ka na sana Marga. I hope you rot and die in hell." Sabi ko at lumabas na ako mula sa CR.
You can't control me now. Not anymore. Wala nang makakapaghiwalay samin. If I'd have to fight hell, then so be it. I'm not afraid.
"Hindi pa tayo tapos Ayeza! Bumalik ka dito!" Sigaw ni Marga saakin. I smirked and faced her again.
"What now? Hindi mo na ba maitago yang sama ng ugali mo? Manners naman Marga. You're in a public place. Akala ko pa naman, may pinag-aralan ka. Oh well, once a lunatic, always a lunatic." Sabi ko at tinalikuran siya.
This fucking means war.
