Re-writing Destiny

VI

Pansinin nyo naman ang pa-musical score ko. Just hit play for maximum effect. Char!😂

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She immediately busied herself with getting her purse while composing herself during the time Benjie was on the phone.

".. oo, ready na yung rendering, mag-schedule ka na ng presentation for tomorrow or the day after. Kung kailan available si Mr. Rosales."

They both remained standing, Sinag obviously ready to leave. Benjie's looking at her the whole time he's on the phone. He didn't plan on answering that damned call kaso nagulat talaga sila & the mood was ruined for Sinag.

"Sinag, I'm sorry about that.."

"I'm sorry about kissing you back.."

"No, Jesus! I'm not sorry I kissed you, I will never be sorry for kissing you!"

"Ummm, alis na tayo Benjie. It's getting late."

He made his way to her slowly, purposely. Standing right in front of her, he held her chin so he can look at her directly.

"Alam ko wala akong karapatan para humingi ng pabor sa yo, Sinag. Pero kung pwede lang, just give me a chance to earn your forgiveness."

They seem to be caught in a trance, just staring at each other. Then he noticed a shift in her eyes, it softened & teared up. Then she quickly blinked them away.

"Tara na, Benjie." Before he released her, he kissed her forehead.

They chatted some more in the car. She now remembers why it was hard getting over Benjie. She really enjoys talking to him. She also missed their conversations, among other things.

"Di ako makatrabaho sa office, parang may nananabotahe ng files namin ni Jason. I had to re-do all my work dahil na corrupt yung files sa office."

"May idea kayo sinong gumagawa non?"

"I think I know who it is wala lang akong proof."

"Ang hirap naman magtrabaho ng ganyan. Always looking over your shoulder."

"I know, stressful, on top of the stress of having to prove yourself over & over every single day."

"Why do you do it? From what you told me parang ang hirap katrabaho ang lolo mo, plus your aunt."

"I became an architect because of my father na itinakwil ng pamilya nya when he chose to be with my mother. So, this is my way of resurrecting my dad in their eyes. And to let them know what they missed when they turned my dad away."

"I admire your resolve, and your patience."

"Sinag, aside from the consultation jobs I take which also pays well, I am developing this architectural platform & if all goes well, I will be set financially, I don't even need my job at Rosales Construction any longer."

"Meaning?"

"That I don't need my father's family to be able to take care of my mother. That I am finally free to be who I am. My father's son."

"Good for you. Sana lang matutulungan ko rin sina Tatay para makabangon kami ulit." She added resignedly. Leaning her head on the headrest, closing her eyes.