Sophie Elizalde. That's her name, the woman with her arms snaked around Gene.
It's been two days since the last time I saw them and I haven't seen even a glimpse of Gene after that.
I looked at the document on my table. Gene needs to sign this paper but I can't get a hold of her.
Different thoughts were running all over my mind. The thought of Gene with Sophie kills me every minute they cross my mind. As much as I want to focus my attention to work, I can't seem to pretend that everything's fine and I am okay.
Because I know that I'm not.
I stood up and went towards Gene's office. With the document and my bag on my hand, I smiled as I approached her secretary.
"Is Miss Mijares inside?"
The secretary shook her head in response.
"On leave po si Miss Mijares, Miss Altamonte. She cancelled her appointments until tomorrow."
My forehead creased and my brows arched in one.
"Damn. Until tomorrow? When is she going back?"
Napayuko naman ang sekretarya sa bahagyaang pagtaas ng aking boses. Rumagasa ang rebelyon at inis sa aking dibdib kaya bahagyang tumaas ang aking tono ng pagsasalita.
"I'm sorry, Miss. Walang sinabi si Miss Mijares kung kelan."
Mukhang nahintakutan ang scretary sa ginawa ko. Saka naman ako natauhan bigla. I smiled at her again to ease the tension that's building up inside me.
"Okay. Sorry about that. Thank you."
I turned my back without waiting for her response and marched towards the elevator. I need to find her.
Actually, I can have this paper signed without Gene since she was able to have this reviewed prior to her leave. Alam ko namang naiinis ako hindi dahil sa ilang araw na siyang nakaleave. I am bothered by the fact that she might be with that girl that's why she's absent.
Fck. What am I doing?
Napaurong ako sa akmang pagkatok. The first place that came to my mind was her condominium unit. Hindi dahil sa ito ang pinakamalapit, kundi dahil natatakot akong masaktan oras na malaman kong dinala niya sa bahay niya ang babaeng iyon.
Ang bahay niya na naging tahanan naming dalawa.
I know I maybe acting on impulse right now but I can't help it. Jealousy is slowly eating me and I will go crazy if I won't do anything right now.
I heaved out a sigh and rang the doorbell. Three more rings and no one's answering. Without second thoughts, I tried the passcode. Nagulat ako nang bumukas ang pinto.
Damn, she hasn't changed the code.
I can't deny the fact that I'm trembling right now. Hindi ko alam kung tama ang ginagawa kong ito.
Iginala ko ang aking paningin sa paligid nang makapasok nang tuluyan sa unit ni Gene. The unit's organized but I noticed a dress on the couch. It seems like the dressed was already used since it was slightly crumpled at the edge.
I saw a pair of heels at the floor, too. My heartbeat became fast as I continue to walk inside.
What am I doing?
Napapikit ako nang makarating sa kanyang kwarto. I don't hear any sounds or noise from inside kaya hindi ako sure kung may tao nga ba talaga sa loob.
I closed my eyes again and prayed for something not to happen. With trembled hands and sweaty palms, I held the knob and opened the door.
Napatakip ako ng bibig sa nakita. It feels like everything's a deja vu. A rewind. A throwback.
