May FOREVER ba sa NEW YORK?

CHAPTER 4: The Morning After

I was with him. I saw his face. It's kinda blurry but I can see him. Slowly, his face moved to my face. My eyes were fixed in his very own brown orbs. Then, I felt it. His lips touched my very own. It was sweet and passionate kiss ever. I tasted him and it was satisfying, pleasurable, delightful, and desirable and...and...and... "Honestia!!!!! Gumising ka na nga. Sabi mo sa akin kagabi maaga kang maghahanap ng trabaho dito. Aabutin ka na naman ng siyam siyam diyan. Hala! Bumangon ka na diyan." Purity was yelling from the kitchen while she's brushing her teeth. Suddenly, I opened my eyes and found out that my pillow was filled with my own drool. It was just a dream.....such a beautiful dream.

"Bumangon ako at pinunasan ang aking bibig. Napasarap ata ang aking tulog. At nakakakilig naman ng aking panaginip. Hayyyy, isang panaginip lang." I was actually talking to myself when Purity entered my room.

"Kumusta ka na? Ok ka na ba ah? Anu na pakiramdam mo? Purity and her relentless questions...

"I'm ok, I guess. I just need to be positive na lang with this condition. Basta Bes, walang magsasabi sa kapatid ko ah na wala akong trabaho sa ngaun, na linayasan ko yung trabaho ko. You know what will happen." I looked at Purity's eyes and I saw a whisk of assurance from those orbs. "Makakaasa ka Bes. Ayoko din kaya magisa ditto noh. Juan for all, all for Juan kaya tayong dalawa." Purity hugged me tightly. "Oh, maligo ka na at magprepare sa paghahanap ng new work. Ako naman ay magbibihis na at baka ma late na naman ako nito sa trabaho." Purity went inside her room and started to prepare for her work at the boutique. She's very lucky because she's able to see a lot of charming, handsome and rich men in it. But, of course, knowing Purity, she had her standard when it comes to love. "Kaloka lang db?" I murmured inside of me.

I made my own coffee and opened the fridge to get a donut. I am a coffee addict and I considered it as one of my medication as always. Oh my goodness, the combination of coffee and donut is HEAVEN!!!! I closed my eyes and enjoyed my coffee and donut. "Ang babaw mo Honestia. That is simplicity noh." Again, I was talking to myself.

Purity went out of her room dressed in her uniform. It was a black dress that reached her mid-thigh. She's also wearing a black stocking and a yellow scarf. She had her light make-up on and her coat & bag with her. I am so proud to say that we've had this natural beauty that is totally Pinay. However, it's not that easy to compete with fair skinned and fair haired Americans. Yet, on our own, we are beautiful inside and out. CHAROT!

"I will now be leaving, bes. Good Luck sa job hunting mo ah. Mag-ingat ka." Purity gave me a flying kiss and went out of the apartment.

I showered quickly and prepared for my job hunting. I dressed in jeans and a pink blouse. I put on my mascara and lip gloss just to make it even more natural. I just hated wearing make-up because of my skin's sensitivity. I easily got allergies every now and then. I picked up the newspaper from last night and focused in an Ad of a housekeeping agency. "Papatulan ko na ito. Bawal ang choosy dito sa New York. Kahit ano basta marangal na trabaho. But, I will still try from other institutions and establishments." I prayed that this day will be a lucky day for me.

I immediately went out of the apartment with my bag and coat. I saw a cab and called it. Good thing that the driver spotted me instantly. I gave the address of the agency to the driver.

New York is a busy place indeed. Yet, I loved it here. When my brother brought me here with my Mom, I just told myself that this was a dream come true. Kasi nga naman nakikita mo lang sa pictures at pelikula ngaun ito na talaga nasa harapan mo na. I fell in love with this place. Kahit wala akong lovelife, ito ang love life ko, the place itself.

"Here we are Miss..." the driver told me out of my own recollection of the city. "Thank you Sir. Here's the money." The driver smiled at me and said "Have a good day ahead Miss." I smiled back at him. Then, I got out of the cab.

The agency was filled with people mostly women of all ages. I approached a middle-age man and asked him about the hiring. "Good Morning Sir. I want to inquire about this ad on your agency. I like to apply for housekeeping job. Here's my CV." The man looked at me with interest and with a raised eyebrow. "So, you are a teacher Miss Mendoza huh?" Your CV is kinda impressive and your work experience is kinda awe-inspiring too. Why applying for housekeeping huh?"

"Sir, I really need a job after I resigned from my previous job. It was actually because of a personal reason why I quit and I don't wanna talk about it. At this moment, I don't need to be choosy with work here, because I need to live and eat here in this big city. Besides, housekeeping is something new for me and it's a noble job, I guess. Maybe, my life will change eventually just being a housekeeper. I promise you Sir, that I will be good on this job." I confidently told the man with my sweet smile.

The man just smiled at me and told me that he will just inform me if there would be an available spot exclusively for me. "HUH? Baket exclusive? Siguro ilalagay niya ako sa isang mayaman na amo. Kasi naman ang daming mayaman ditto sa New York mapa businessmen, tycoons and celebrities." I told myself.

"Alright then, Thank you Mr. Smith. I have my number in my CV. Good day Sir!" I saw his name tag...Mr. Paul Smith. "Good Day to Miss Mendoza." He now averted his eyes to other applicants.

Well, I will just wait. It's still early pa naman. I still have time to look for a job. However, I was so unlucky this day because some told me that they're full and some said that they're just currently hired someone for the position. Hayy, ang hirap nga naman pero wala akong magagawa. LABAN lang mga kapatid at kapamilya at mga kapuso.

I decided to walk going to the Central Park. Sabi ko sa sarili ko magumpisa na ako magtipid kaya naglakad ako. I went straightaway to my favorite ice cream corner and bought myself with my favorite flavor avocado macchiato.

The ice cream man gave me my ice cream. Due to my excitement I instantly turned around and bumped into a man. WORST!!!! My ice cream fell directly to my slip-on sneakers. Hayyyyy,,,,, saaaayyyyaaaanggggg!!!!!!!!! GRGGRGRGRGRGRGRGR

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Ang malas ni Honesty. Thank you for reading. You can leave your comment here, just make sure that it will be a constructive criticism/comment ok? I will definitely appreciate that much.

Again, this is unedited.

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