Little Did He Know

Chapter 3

Zale's POV

I woke up with my head screaming in pain. Oh crap... I know Yesha or Rey, his boyfriend, sila ang naghatid sakin dito.

"Napasobra ata inom ko... And what the hell did I do last night?"
I know I got wasted but I don't have a clue on what happened before I fell asleep.

I took a glimpse of my clock on bedside table.

It's already 11am.

I groan in frustration. Now I'm late with my daily schedule. Tsk

I get my ass up and go to the bathroom. Hope the cold water could wash away this hangover.

I pick my black longsleeves and a black suit. I don't bother wearing tie. I'm the boss so no one can tell me what to wear. I comb my messy hair, spray some perfume and of course, my eyeglasses. It makes me more intimidating. I want everyone to get intimidated when I look at them.

Lumabas ako sa kwarto. I went straight to the kitchen to grab an apple. I don't have time to cook.

With a key on my right hand, I went to the garage. I don't bother opening the gate. It just need to scan me before it open. Cool right? May identity scanner din na kapag di ka nakaregister, it'll automatically send an alarm to me. May mga traps na naka active. So mahirap talaga pasukin ang bahay ko.

Ako lang nakatira sa bahay na ito. It's not really that fancy. 2 storey sya with 4 rooms.

I started the engine and off I go..

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"Good morning sir... "
It's Clarisse. My personal assistant.

"Your coffee sir... "
Kinuha ko ang Coffee sa kanya.

"What's my schedule for today."
Sabi ko habang hinahabol nya ang paghakbang ko papuntang elevator.

"May meeting po kayo sir ngayong 1pm tapos magpepresent po ang team Beta."
Napatango ako. Pumasok kami ng elevator at sya na nagpress ng floor. To where my office is at.

"Alright.."

*ting*

Lumabas ako ng elevator at nakasunod pa din sya.

Pumunta ako sa office ko. Umupo ako sa desk at tiningnan ang nakatambak na papeles na kailangan ng pirma ko.

"Sir... Sabi po ng Dad nyo, pupunta sya dito."
Napantig ang tenga ko sa narinig. So the old man is back huh? If he's here, then that girl is here also.

"Get me my lunch.. The usual.. "
She nod and went out.

I check the files, read it's content and I sign some of it. Mostly about sa idedeliver na mga gadgets. My company's name is High Tech. Ako nagpapatakbo nito. I graduated Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering. Obviously, I like technology.

I scan my computer para e-check ang progress ng sales. And of course it's good.

I do everything here properly. If anyone disobey my rules, then I'll kick them outa here.

I heard a knock.
"Sir.. Your father is here."
Si Clarisse na bahagyang binuksan ang pinto. I just nod at her.

"Well well well... How are you son?"
My dad said smiling as he enters the room.

"Honey? I told you to buy me that bag. Where is it?"
And of course, my unfaithful ex-girlfriend, Desiree.

"Later hon. Kakamustahin ko lang ang anak ko."
Sabi nya dito.

"Why are you here? "
I said still got my eye on the computer monitor.

"Hindi mo ba namiss ang Dad mo? Come and give your Dad a hug."
He said extending his arms.

Tiningnan ko lang sya.

"Hay... Guess your still mad ha? Hindi mo pa din ba matanggap na mas pinili ako ni Desiree?"
Makahulugan ang ngiti nya. I saw Desiree smirk.

"No... And I don't care. Just get your ass out on my office."
Sabi ko at ibinaling ang tingin sa computer monitor.

The telephone on my desk rang. I pressed the answer botton.

"Sir, Team Beta is ready for the presentation."
It's Clarisse...

"OK. Be there in a minute... "
And I ended it.

"Son, don't disrespect me. I'm still your father... "
Ang lakas nang loob nyang sabihin yun. I stood up at nilagpasan ko sila.

"You're right. You're my father. But you still have to do hardships to gain my respect..."
Bago ako lumabas ng kwartong yun.

It's still painful to see her with him. I loved her pero mas mayaman ang tatay ko kaya sya dun kumapit. My mom died of a brain tumor 5 years ago. And that man keeps on bringing women on the mansion. Nung napuno na ako, I move out and bought me my own house. This business is my grandpa's. Binigay nya saken to as a gift nung graduation ko before he passed away.

Sa office ko usually nagpepresent ng mga bagong invent. But my father is here at ayaw kong nakikita ang pagmumukha nya. Alam ng assistant ko na kapag andyan sya, ako ang pumupunta sa room ng magpepresent.

In this building, it has 30 floors. Nakaconnect ang 10 storey building na para sa hardware works.

Sa 3-5 floor, mga hardware engineers. 6-9 floors are for software engineers.  10-26 are for office purposes like data analysts, marketing staffs and etc. Sa 29th floor naman ang office ko. Ang 30th naman, it's for the monitoring where the controller is located. Of course lahat ng nag-tatrabaho dito, ako ang nag accept. But of course, pahirapan. My company is in the top 10 list of the most prestigious company in the whole Asia.

Pumasok ako sa room ng Beta team. They're compose of 3 hardware and 3 software engineers. Ganun din ang bilang ng ibang grupo. My company produces gadgets, appliances, and any technology related machines.

I took a seat and prepare for the presentation of the group.

Past 9 na din akong nakauwi. I'm so tired na hindi na ako nakakain. I really need a helper. Para di na ako mahirapan at para may maglinis ng bahay. But who?

A girl's face flashed my mind. I lay down my bed and get my phone. I dial someone's number. After a few ring, she answered.

"what?"

"The girl who assisted me last night. What's her name?"
I heard her laugh on the other line.

"Sabi ko na nga ba eh. Gusto mo sya noh? "

"Shut it Yesha. Give me some information about her... "

"Wow. What's with the sudden interest Zale?"

"Just give me the damn info..."
Iniinis talaga ako ng babaeng ito. Kung di ko lang 'to kaibigan...

"Alright alright!  Herr name is Fawn... Pag umaga, sa isang fast-food chain sya nag-tatrabaho tapos pag gabi, dito. Ulila na.. . She's 22 year old and graduated high school at Sinclaire high...she's working here since she was 18... Masipag and hindi mareklamo... OK naman ang background nya kaya tinanggap ko sya dito..That's all... "

Napatango-tango na lang ako.

"Can you make her go at your bar tomorrow morning?"

"Aba! May trabaho yung tao! She needs money you know... "

"Just tell her... "
And I ended the call.

I put away my phone and went to sleep.

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