The Virgin Mother ✔

Christmas Party

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!" Sabi na bati ng emcees.

"We are pleased to see you in one of the grandest event," said the female emcee.

"Aside from Annual Awards Night! Haha." followed by the male emcee.

"Of Romero Group of Hotels Incorporation!" At sabay na naman nilang sabi.

"May chika ako partner," Sabi ng female emcee. "Our dearest Miss CEO is here! For the very first time! Let's give a round of applause to Miss Virginia Marie Romero!" Everyone clapped loudly. I saw the two emcees coming to where I'm sitting, so I guess they'll talk to me..

"Because of that, we have to interview the most important lady of our company." Said the male emcee. I was a bit overwhelmed. Noon kasing bago pa lang ako rito, a fresh graduate to be exact, not everyone believes me. Naisip siguro nila, bata pa ako, napakarami ko pang kailangang matutunan, at kung bakit ako pa ang napunta sa posisyon gayong bago pa lang ako.

Little did they know, my father was training me to be a leader ever since I got into high school. Sinasabi ni daddy lahat ng tungkol sa projects, proposals, unto the littlest details of it.

"Good evening, Ms. Romero!" Sabay nilang bati. For courtesy, I stood up from my seat.

"Good evening." I answered and smiled. They put the spotlight and focused the camera on me.

"Wait lang, ninenerbyos ako partner! Ang diyosa ng ating CEO!" The female emcee jokingly said. "Ma'am, no pun intended po ha. Ang sinabi ko ay pawang katotohanan lamang." She added and everyone laughed, including me.

"Hahaha, ako rin eh! Okay, so what are your expectations for this Christmas Party, Miss Romero?" Asked the male emcee.

"Well.. I expect to know more about everyone, because I value all the people in my company whether they wish me luck or bad karma. Tonight, just be yourself. Take note, overnight tayo rito you can do whatever makes you relaxed and take a chill pill pero mag-ingat kayo ha. Enjoy the night!" I smiled.

"Ayan, straight to the point mga babae at lalake! Summarized pa!" The female emcee commented.

"Right! Thank you very much Miss Romero!" The male emcee said.

The party went on with some performances. May contest nga rin pala, so this party is more like a talent night? People sing, dance, play instruments and others.

"Miss Romero.." The man beside me whispered. "Aren't you cold?" Napatingin ko sa kanya.

"Just.. a bit but I can m--" Di na ako nakapagpatuloy sa pagsasalita dahil pinatong niya na sa balikat ko ang coat niya. Inayos pa ni Enzo iyon kaya.. nararamdaman ng balikat at braso ko ang kamay niya.

"Yan, hindi ka na lalamigin." He muttered something but I didn't understand it well.

"Thank.. you." Thank God for you. Hoy, Virginia Marie, ano? I just had two glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon and now, I'm tipsy? Or not.

"Miss Romero, can we have a picture together?" Tanong ni Christel.

"Sure." I replied. She held up her phone secured by a selfie stick? Then we all looked up and smiled. Medyo maraming shots iyon, but I didn't mind.

The party's second to the last, is the monito-monita. Kakatapos lang i-announce ang winner ng talent show. Haha.

Nanlamig ang kamay at paa ko. I was the first one called, and I even have to give a message!