Chapter 8
Radio
I was too busy thinking about what Bry did. The kiss, his words, everything. I arrived home at two in the morning and slept at almost four. Now my alarm clock is waking me up! Darn! I wanna throw it away but I prefer not to, this is my Mom's gift to me. I don't have the heart to throw it away.
Wala akong choice kundi ang maghanda na para sa trabaho. Late na ako! Well, who cares? Dad wouldn't mind me coming late, anyway. But still, I have to be efficient enough. I don't wanna be useless.
“Good Morning Ma'am. Have a nice day ahead!” bati sa'kin ng security guard ng condo unit ko paglabas ko.
“Good Morning and thanks! Una na po ako!” I was answering him while walking towards the exit papuntang parking lot.
Wala na sa isip ko ang kumain ng agahan. Siguro mamaya na lang sa opisina.
While driving, I turned the radio on. Pampawala ng boredom habang nagmamaneho.
“Magandang umaga mga ka kwela! Nandito na naman ang DJ nyong dyosa, chos! Hahahaha so eto na naman ang umagang may halong kantahan, kilig at kasiyahan. Sa mga gustong kumanta on air para sa taong mahal nila o gusto nila, feel free to call us!” nagpatugtug ng background music ang dj, waiting for someone to call and then the phone rang.
“Oh, we have our first caller for today! Hello, hello, hello! Sino to?” the dj asked the caller.
“I'm Bry.” tipid na sagot ng isang baritonong boses na sobrang pamilyar sa'kin. Wait, Bry.... Gosh! It's Bry on air! Ano naman kaya ang naisip nitong lalaking ito? Is he starting his “courtship”?
Ayoko mang mag-assume pero feeling ko talaga si Bry to eh kasi yung boses niya, kay Bry talaga.
The man is already on air, tumikhim ito bago nagsalita ulit.
“I, uh, wanna sing a song for the woman I like. As corny as it may sound but Nix, this is for you. I hope you're listening right now.” si Bry nga! And he's going to sing a song for me! Itinabi ko ang sasakyan dahil hindi ako makakapag-focus sa pagmamaneho knowing that Bry's on air, singing a song for me!
“Nix, this is for you!”
Those words keep running on my mind. He's singing for me!
“It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best, when you say nothing at all.
“Thank you DJ!” he said before the line went dead.
I continued driving to my office but my mind is somewhere else, not with me. Nakakainis man aminin pero kinilig ako.
Nang makarating ako sa opisina, sinalubong agad ako ng sekretarya ko.
“Good Morning ma'am. The clients are coming ma'am, I suggest we get ready for their arrival.” tumango ako at ngumiti.
“What's my schedule for today, Arra?” I asked her and I started scanning the papers regarding the deal I have to close with my clients for today.
De Los Santos Inc. Hmmm.. Magka-apilyedo pa talaga si Bry sa client ko ngayon. Anyway, whoever will be my clients today, I'll be ready kahit kulang ako sa tulog.
Arra told me my schedule for today. Client meetings, board meeting at bibisita ako sa tinatayong building para sa other branch ng Saldivar Clinic. Hay! Ang hectic naman ng sched ko ngayong araw! Dad naman kasi, may pa-absent absent pa ng ilang linggo ayan tuloy sa'kin napupunta lahat ng trabaho niya.
“Ma'am, nandito na po ang kliyente ninyo.” Arra informed me through the intercom.
“Akala ko ba clients? Bakit nagging kliyente na lang yan?” I replied through the intercom.
“Nagka problema daw po sa kompanya Ma'am kaya isa na lang ang pinadala. He will represent all the clients who weren't able to come.” okay, yun pala yon.
“Okay, papasukin mo.”
Bumukas ang pinto ng opisina ko at iniluwa nito ang lalaking nakangiti sa'kin. The man who made my heart thumb for a moment this morning. Matter Gabriel De Los Santos.
Napalunok ako. The first time I saw him, he was just wearing an underwear. The second time, he was like a supermodel in his leather jacket attire paired with jeans and sneakers. Pero ngayon, he is in front of me in his black suit, white long sleeves, black neck tie and black shoes. He looks very intimidating in his attire only that he's smiling at me.
Tumikhim ako, “Have a seat Mr. De Los Santos....” at nauna nang umupo.
“So, I have here everything that I need to show you regarding our company and I hope this folder will make you realize that our company is suitable for the products of your company. As you know, Saldivar Clinics are already around the country which means our company is realiable and trusted.” I explained to him but instead of looking at the papers in the folder, he's just looking at me intently which makes me feel so nervous.
“Okay. I trust you and your company, Ms. Saldivar. I just hope you wouldn't disappoint me and my colleagues.” he signed the papers immediately without even scanning them.
“You sure about this Mr. De Los Santos?” I asked, trying to confirm it.
“Want me to change my mind?” balik-tanong niya sa'kin.
“No. Of course, thank you.” I kept all the papers on my table and stood up.
I lend my hand to him, “Thanks again, Mr. De Los Santos.” and he accepted it.
“Did you listen to the radio this morning?” he asked. I don't want him to know I did.
“Nope.Why?” I tried to look at the files that are piled above my table to somehow hide my face from him.
“Nothing. Anyway, let's have brunch.” he stood up and held my arm.
Seems like you have no plans on telling me about what you did on the radio, huh?
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