Silver Living

Capitulo Uno

I woke up to the sound of the alarm clock that I set at 5:00 AM. I groaned as I can still feel the pain of working late last night. My back still hurt but my head is kind of okay now. I just slept for four hours and that's enough to keep me working all day. I have a whole lot of meeting today so I have to be in my office before 7:00 AM as our investor from Singapore will arrive at 7:30 AM to discuss matters of business.

I took a cold shower to awaken my still sore body and hurriedly dried my hair after I got out. I took my time putting light makeup but I made sure that I'd still look classy and professional. I already choose my outfit for today last night so there are no worries. I wore my simple white sleeveless dress that goes up above my knee with a slightly low neckline that subtly complimented my generous breast. It also clung perfectly to my body showing my curves in all the right places. Then I put on my black coat that goes down to my knee to give an impression of professionalism. I also wore my black 3 inched peep-toed heels and let my wavy hair cascade at my back. I checked my whole appearance and felt very satisfied. I took my white handbag, my case, and head out of my room.

"Good morning, Ma'am. Andito na po breakfast niyo." My house helper greeted me the moment she saw me walking down the stairs. I walked towards the kitchen and saw that she already prepared my usual breakfast and was already on to-go containers. I don't usually have breakfast at home as I don't have time so I always have breakfast at work or in the car.

"Good morning, ate. Pwedeng pakilagay na lang nito sa sasakyan. I'll be there shortly." I greeted back and gave her my bag and case.

"Okay po." She hurriedly took my things and run to my car that's already parked on the front door, courtesy of my reliable driver.

I opened the cover of my chopped fruits that Ate prepared and put condensed milk, cheese, cream, and mixed it together. I took a bite and after I was satisfied with the taste I put the cover back and put it inside the paper bag and headed to my car.

"Good morning, Ma'am." Bati sakin ni Norman, my driver as I settled on the back seat.

"Good morning. Kumusta ang anak mo? Okay na ba?" I asked nung maalala kong may sakit nga pala ang nagiisang unica hija niya. He asked yesterday if he can take a day off dahil wala ang asawa niya at walang magbabantay sa anak niyang 9 years old pa lang.

Norman revved the engine and started driving. I saw Ate Delia opened the gate for us and waved her hand nung nakalabas na ng tuluyan ang sasakyan. "Okay naman na po siya. Nakauwi na din ang misis ko kagabi. Maraming salamat po sa tulong niyo kahapon at pasensya na din po sa abala." Sagot niya kaya nakahinga ako ng maluwag. Norman is very reliable and trust-worthy. He's been working for me for two years and his daughter sometimes visit him here which is very okay with me. His daughter is adorable and smart.

"Mabuti naman." I said ending the conversation. I felt my phone vibrated and fished it out. A text from my mother.

'Your sister and I are coming over for lunch. How does Henrietta's sounds? I already booked a reservation. At 12:30pm.'

I groaned upon reading the text. I have a whole lot of schedule for today, can't she even ask first if I'm free?

'Ma, I am so busy right now. You should've asked my permission first before deciding. I'm sorry I can't. Maybe next time.' I replied and hid my phone. I sighed and closed my eyes for a moment. My mother is annoying sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I do love her for being like that—reaching out to me and making an effort for us to have a bonding—but she sometimes decides on her own without giving me early notice. I might have been busy, like today for example but she doesn't think of that.

I felt my phone vibrated again but I just ignored it.

"Ma'am nandito na po tayo." Sabi ni Norman. I opened my eyes and gathered my things. The guard opened my door and greeted me. I curtly nodded at him acknowledging his presence.