Seven Lies You Said [Seven Series #6 | ON-HOLD] (R-18)

I - False Hope

Perfectly Seven Series consists of seven different tales that mostly revolve around the college squad consist of Michelle, Dylan, Ruby, Kenneth, Josel and the de Jesus twins, RJ and MJ.

SEVEN LIES YOU SAID is the SIXTH book of the series. It would focus on RJ de Jesus's life as a salaryman and how he dealt with this crazy girl named Hailey who hates him for a shallow reason. While stand-alone, reading the previous books are HIGHLY suggested to prevent confusion.

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HAILEY had been working in the main business office of Cristobal Land in Makati for four years, not including the internship training she had undergone during her college days. She performed well. Her superiors had always been praising her for being a promising employee.

Kaya naman, ganoon na lamang ang galak niya nang mabalitaan niyang nag-resign na pala ang director ng Auxiliary department na si Kenneth Cristobal. Parte siya nang nasabing departamento kaya ramdam niyang sa kanya mapapasa ang posisyon.

At mukhang tama nga ang hinala niya.

Kakagaling lang niya noon sa kanyang coffee break nang ipatawag siya sa opisina ng VP for Administrative Affairs. Sekretarya nito ang nagbalita niyon.

"There's a good news for you, girl," nakangiting bulong pa nito.

Kulang na lang ay lumukso ang puso niya sa tuwa. This must be it!

Nagpaalam muna siyang dadaan siya sa restroom bago siya dumiretso sa opisina ng bise presidente. Syempre, gusto naman niyang presentable siya bago humarap.

Well, there's no need for her to fix her make-up. Actually, hindi naman siya masyadong naglalagay bukod sa kaunting foundation, eyeliner at lip balm dahil may tendency na maging chappy ang labi niya palibhasa'y malamig sa opisina. With her cute button nose and bright smile, this woman was flawless.

Nang matapos, dumiretso na siya sa opisina. She knocked three times and waited for the signal. Nang marinig niyang pinapasok siya nito, she wore her brightest smile and came in.

"Good morning, Sir Roland!" bungad niya sa middle-aged na lalaki. There was a hint of enthusiasm in her tone. "Pinapatawag n'yo raw po ako?"

Napatigil naman sa ginagawa ang lalaki. Nang ibaling nito ang tingin sa kanya, may sumilay na ngiti sa labi nito na tila ba nahawaan niya.

Well, that's one of her selling factors – her bright personality.

"Yes, Ms. Alfonse," tugon nito sabay turo sa bakanteng upuan sa harap ng table nito. "Have a seat."

Agad siyang tumalima. Her movement was well calculated. Syempre, ayaw din naman niyang magmukhang walang manners sa harap ng boss, hindi ba?

"Want to drink coffee?" alok nito.

"Ah, no need na po, Sir. I just had mine bago ninyo ako ipatawag. Baka kabahan na po ako niyan." Tumawa siya.

Natawa naman ito sa biro niya. "Aba'y dapat ka naman talagang kabahan. Have you ever wondered why I asked you here?"

OMG! Ito na 'yun! She did her best to maintain her composure. "Actually, yes po, Sir. Napapaisip nga po ako kung may grave offense po ba akong nagawa these past few days." She laughed awkwardly.