Bound By Papers

Chapter 15

Nabasa ko din ang parte ni Austin sa kontrata.

Ang sabi dito, he is ordered to treat my family nicely. He will take responsibility for the above name mentioned. He should also not be involved in any relationship with any other women.

He'll be given a child.

If separation or annulment occurs, the child's custody will remain with him.

The name written on the blank will only receive the money after giving birth to the child.

One party's failure to fulfill any of its contractual obligations, does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement, or does not perform at all, will be given different consequences.

So that's pretty much all of it. Pareho lang kami ng obligasyon sa isa't isa.

"Oh sorry, wait. That's the wrong folder.", sabi ni Cadden.

Kinuha niya yung hawak ko and then pinalitan iyon.

I looked at it and it was pretty much like the first one. Looks like a reprint of the copy I read a while ago.

"Anong pinagkaiba?", tanong ko.

"Reread it again. There is one additional agreement.", sabi niya.

At nakita ko nga.

Everything that is written in the contract will be kept a secret.

I looked at Cadden and Austin.

"Paano magiging sekreto to?", naguguluhan kong tanong.

"Isang abogado, ikaw, ako at ang mapapangasawa mo lang ang pwedeng makaalam tungkol dito.", Cadden answered.

"We will try to keep this a secret from Karl's family.", dagdag niya pa.

"Pero, isn't that dangerous? Paano kapag nalaman nila ang tungkol dito? Sigurado akong may masamang mangyayari sa akin.", sabi ko.

"We will make sure you'll be safe and protected if that does happen.", he reassured.

I took the pen and filled the paper and signed it.

I stood up at inilapit ko ang kamay ko kay Cadden, a sign na nakikipagkamay ako, he shook my hand and I also did it to Austin.

"Can we have your number?", tanong ni Austin.

"Sure.", I answered.

Kumuha ako ng extra paper at isinulat doon ang cellphone number ko.

"You are hired as my personal secretary and assistant. I trust my friend that's why I am hiring you. You can start on Monday. Please don't be late.", sabi ni Austin sa akin.

"Thank you. Maraming maraming salamat.", I said.

I was teary eyed but I really tried my best to not shed a tear infront of them. Nakakahiya.

"You're welcome Camille. You can come here tomorrow so that I can train you and teach you what the CEO's secretary does. I'll meet you at nine in the morning.", sabi ni Cadden.

"Sige, salamat ulit sa inyo. Mauna na muna ako sa pag-alis.", sabi ko nang nakangiti.

Yung inis ko kanina kay Austin ay nawala din agad after. Maybe it's okay to accept this deal. I'm sure I can tolerate him.

"Bye.", pagpapaalam ko.

Austin just looked at me and Cadden gave me a warm smile and a wave.

Kasabay non ay ang pagtalikod ko at ang paglabas ko ng building.

***

Karl Austin's P.O.V.

"I am quite surprised that you didn't even mention to her na kaya ako mag-aasawa ay para makuha ko ang mana.", I told Cadden.

"She doesn't need to know Karl.", he plainly said.

After that woman left, I couldn't stop myself from smiling.

I was about to ask her why she changed her mind kanina but I did not want to burst her bubble.

"Why didn't you smile when she was here? Now that she's gone, you're smiling like crazy dude."

"She's pretty Cadden. She's also brave and astonishing. I like her personality. I just didn't want her to see that I liked her.", I seriously said.

"By the way, where did you meet her?", I asked.

"Sa elevator. She was crying. Tapos nagkwento, she didn't get the job. And then I remembered you and the contract. I made a good deal with here though.", he proudly said.

"Pero diba, she was like about to stand up and then she changed her mind in a blink of an eye, sa tingin mo, why did she accept it all of a sudden?", I asked for the nth time.

"Naalala ko kasi kanina sa coffee shop, I don't remember if that was the coffee shop or inside the elevator but yeah, whatever. I remembered her say that her sister has a very severe heart condition. They need money. Maybe that's the reason.", he answered.

"Heart condition? Do you remember what condition it is?"

"Something that goes like myopathy? Mmm. I can't remember anymore. You do know I'm not good with those kind of words."

I just let out a deep sigh.

I can still her face. At the first look she's pretty, you could tell she's nice. She dresses quite unique. She has thos tantalizing brown eyes and a wavy dark hair.

Damn.

"What you thinking about? She's pretty right?"

I looked at Cadden at just glared at him.

"What? As if it's not true. Feeling ko pre, ngayon, nakahanap ka na ng katapat mo.", and then he chuckled.

"Can't wait to tell the gang that you already have a girlfriend.", he said.

"Just don't. Let me tell the guys. Alam mo naman si Luke. Baka masabi niya pa kay lola.", I said.

"Why what's the matter with that?", he asked.

"Cadden, minsan ang talino mo kausap and minsan I just don't know where you placed your brain.", I said.

"Of course, if he'll know about me being in a relationship he'll tell lola. Lola just talked to me three days ago. We don't know, baka isipin ni lola I rushed this all up.", I added.

"Chill lang pre. I'm sure your lola won't find out. Just make sure that you and Camille won't mess everything up. I'll be waiting for your decisions.", he said.

I just nodded and looked at the paper she signed.

Camille Lopez.

Soon to be Mrs. Camille Montreal?