My un-ORDINARY Love

Chapter 35: Fire exit

Cassie's POV

Two consecutive urgent meeting with the same major stockholder is something a company doesn't want. Pero bakit parang sa akin isa siyang blessing. Ganon na lang ba ako ka-desperadong makita si Ace? I guess so.

Maaga akong pumasok sa opisina dahil katulad nung unang beses kaming magkita ay kinakabahan pa din ako. One thing that can calm my nerve is to work. To amuse myself with office work. Pagbabasa at pagrespond ng sandamakmak na e-mails ay paminsan nakakatulong sa akin mag ubos ng oras.

Sa kalagitnaan ng pag-trarabaho ko ay biglang nag ring yung telepono ko. Agad ko namang sinagot yun.

"Hello?" Pambungad ko sa tumawag.

"Ma'am The Sandovals have arrived, they're on their way on your office po." Sagot naman sa akin nung receptionist.

"Call my secretary and tell her to show them the way to my office." Seryoso kong sagot kahit na yung puso ko ay puno ng kaba.

"Yes ma'am of course." Doon ko binaba yung tawag.

Inayos ko yung corporate dress ko at yung buhok kong naka-bun. Tumayo ako sa harap ng malaking glass window ng opisina ko kung saan overlooking ang siyudad. Breathe in, breathe out.

*tok tok tok*

Sa tatlong katok na yun ay alam ko na kung sino yun.

Pagbukas ng pingto ay bumungad sa akin si Tita na naka blue corporate attire na may brooch na peacock sa kanyang upper left chest. Her pearl necklace screams sophistication and her sharp eagle eyes makes you feel little and intimidated. However, her genuine smile and soft movements proves that she's rather a warm person than a cold one.

Sa likod naman niya ay si Ace na para bang di mapakali at gustong umalis sa opisina ko. His fidgeting legs and roaming eyes speaks that he doesn't want to be here, while I am adoring him and being thankful to know we're breathing the same air.

It made me think how everything is now upside down. Dati lang ayaw niyang di ako nakikita, ngayon para siyang napapaso sa presensya ko.

This thought immediately stabbed me in the heart.

Yes I know na this is all my fault. I pushed him away and of course he will hate me for that. why would I even think he would welcome me with open arms after what I have done

Don't worry love, it's all for you. I bet you would not be where you are right now if I dragged you down with me. I'm happy that you are living your dream, even if it is slowly killing me. knowing that i'm not gonna be a part of it.

"Good morning Ma'am, Sir." Bati ko sa kanilang dalwa.

"Ano ka ba hija, enough with the formalities. Besides kami yung may atraso dito." Sagot ni tita nang nakangiti. I gave her a smile then looked at Ace. He just dodge my gaze and looked outside the window.

"Wala po kayong atraso tita. I totally understand where Mr. Sandoval is coming from." I said ng hindi nauutal.

"No hija. Whatever Christian did is totally unacceptable. Given that this company is my most trusted investment and of course you're family is close to my heart. Kasabay ng paglago ng kumpanya namin ay ang kumpanya ninyo. Eversince kami na ng magulang mo ang magka-business partner." Sabi ni Tita sabay hawak sa kamay ko.

"Wala pa kayo ni Christian kami na ng magulang mo ang magkasama sa negosyo na 'to and what he did yesterday was close to betraying this company, your family, and specially your parents. That is why I am deeply sorry." Patuloy niya. I looked at her and towards Ace who is now intently looking at me with his intense gaze my heart skipped a beat.