My Ex Is Pert; The Expert

Ex-Pert 17 •Meeting Priscilla•

Felix

Im not expecting these stillness and deafening silence when I entered the office.

I looked into her area, into the comfort room, the bar lounge, the kitchen, and I even asked some of my employees.

I searched for her all over my Club pero ni anino niya wala.

I check the time on my wrist watch and it's already 8:00. "Where the hell is she?"

I raked my fingers through my hair and blew a heavy sigh.

"Where the fucking hell are you Grace." I got my phone from my pocket and luckily I had save her number.

"Bullshit! answer me." I cussed as I repeatedly dialed her number.

"Hey Felix." Without hearing a knock I heard the door open. Seeing her again made my mood irked into a more higher level.

"You didn't tell me you're coming Priscilla."

"Well, dadaan lang naman sana ako but then I decided to have some hour with you." As usual, her low pitch seductive voice was there.

"Im having some business Priscilla." Umilag ako ng hawakan niya ang aking pisnge.

"As if you're going to choose that one over me." Lalong lumapit siya sakin.

"Don't you miss me Felix?" My jaw clenched the moment she said that.

Walang babaeng tumatawag sa akin ng Felix except Grace.

"It's Pert." I corrected, clearly forcing my voice to calm.

She chuckled a bit. "Oh, sorry Mr. Pert but I like calling you Felix."

I could feel her warm breath when she drew closer. And our faces were just an inch away from each other when the door opened.

Grace

I froze when I saw them. Feeling mute and stiffened while staring at them.

"Oh, who's this?" The lady with a black tank top partnered by her red pantsuit had broken down the silence.

I stared at her for a moment until her question finally synched up to my mind.

"Uhh-" I glanced at Felix who's been waiting for me to look at him just for I could ask permission from him to speak.

"Im- "

"She's Ms. Mendel... Priscilla, Ms. Mendel, my P.A." I was cut off by him so I made a sharp glare.

"I see." When I diverted my gaze on the woman, she looked at me from head to toe.

"Priscilla Carpio." Slightly smiling, she formally introduced herself without laying a hand.

And as a response, I gave my warmest smile. "Well I guess, it's nice meeting you Ms. Mendel."

We again shared our fake smiles and I could see through her eyes that she has this somewhat skill in discernment. Sad to say, I am much more smarter tho, I've perceived something between these four walls.

"So baby, don't you wanna go out? My treat." She winked at him but it seems like Felix doesn't want to go.

"Oh come on baby, I haven't seen you in the past two months. Don't you wanna make it up to me?" She twinkled her eyes, pleading him to go.

"I got works to do Priscilla. My apology, you can now go and find another guy to toy with." Felix nonchalantly said without pausing.

"What the!" Priscilla cocked her brow and unbelievably shook her head. "Okay. Fine. But only for this day Felix. Promise me you're going to be available next time." She shrugged like a little brat she was. What a bitch.

"I can't tell Priscilla. Promises are meant to be broken." He said directing his eyes on to mine while stating the last phrase.

"No! I insist! I'll be counting on that Felix." Complaining like a she brat, she immaturely marched out of the room.

His dark eyes went straight on to mine right after Priscilla's exit.

I could see the fire, extremely flaming on it. "Where have you been?" He asked with his usual cold voice.

"May binisita lang ako." I uttered, hoping that would be enough as an excuse.

"Saan? At sino?" Nanaliksik ang mga matang tanong niya.

"It's beyond the belt sir. Hindi mo na kailangan malaman." Umiling ako ngunit lalong uminit pa siguro ang ulo niya.

"I need to know Ms. Mendel." He said firmly so I arrogantly rolled my eyes.

"You're just my boss Mr. Emerson. Wala kanang karapatan na alamin pa ang ikot ng buhay ko." I purposely said while raising my brow.

"Yes I'm just your boss, the owner of the Clubhouse you're currently working into, and without me, you wouldn't have a fucking source of income." I was shocked at that moment, to the point that I couldn't even find a word.

"And as your boss Ms. Mendel, I have the right to know your fucking errands! I have the right to know the recent happenings because if something bad happened to you, your works here will be affected, I will be affected by the reason that you are chained into my establisments name." He stared at me for a moment before continuing. "Don't get this thing wrong Ms. Mendel, Im not implying that you are under my control that's why I should know everything about you. I'm just saying this so that you'll know that Im concern." Silence filled the room when I heard that last word.

"Professionally concern to be correct." Pahabol niya.

"No need to be concern tho, you're not my boyfriend anymore so don't worry." Concious, but that just slipped out of my mouth.

"I know, but that ain't going to change what I just said."

"Even if it's personal?"

"Yes, even if it's personal."

"What happened to my privacy?"

"In my part, you don't have that because I've known and seen the things that are supposed to be hidden."

"This is nonsense!" I irritatedly said, more like yelling in annoyance.

"Okay, besides I don't want this little argument to grow bigger Grace." He stated with a soft voice.

At that thought, I realized he has been growing with that attitude, that he'll give way or will prefer to shut his mouth up in order for the problem not to get worse.

He still had the attitude of the dorky Felix I once knew.

"Ms. Mendel." Umangat ang aking ulo nang ako'y tawagin niya.

"Si Matthew 'ba kasama mo sa pinuntahan mo kanina?" Natigilan ako ng maitanong niya iyon. How come na nabanggit niya si Matt sa usapan.

"Ba't- bakit mo naman naitanong 'yan?"

"I'm just asking, clearly expressing what comes into my mind."

"Hindi ko siya kasama. Saka Mas importanteng tao kasi pinuntahan kanina."

"Si Mang Ben?"

"Nope, masimportante pa."

Napasinghal siya at kalmadong umupo na sakanyang upoan.

"Grace ayaw ko nang maulit pa ito. Kung alam mong mala-late ka i-text mo ko agad para naman hindi ako mag-alala ng ganito." Hindi na'ko sumagot pa sa sabi niya. Baka kasi magbangayan na naman kami.

Kaya tahimik na umupo narin ako sa aking upoan ng muli siyang magsalita.

"Taposin mo nang mabilis yang mga trabaho mo kasi maya-maya may pupuntahan tayo."