Once There Was A Twist

MCG 1

CHAPTER 1: THE SECOND OPTION

Hanaiah Virellares

"DREA is the best, she's intelligent and hard working. But when tough times come, call Hanaiah."

Naka-ilang iling na ako sa loob ng elevator. Hanggang ngayon, ramdam ko pa rin ang inis dahil sa nangyari. I didn't feel like going to work for the mean time, but I have no choice.

I scoffed and smiled bitterly. Since when did I have a choice anyway? Funny, Hanaiah.

Medyo masakit na kay Drea napunta ang promotion na dapat ay sa akin. It was my product but all the credit went to her just because some people in the top management was fond of her.

Saglit, hindi lang pala medyo kundi talagang masakit.

Huminga ako nang malalim bago tuluyang lumabas ng elevator. Sinalubong ko ng ngiti ang mga co-workers ko sa marketing department.

"Han, kamusta?" bati ni Jimma. Her small black eyes narrowed, showing a touch of concern. She knew how bad I felt when the top management announced the promotion for Drea.

Everyone was expecting it to be me.

I thought it was me.

But I guess, nothing will hurt you more than your expectation can.

"I'm fine." I faked a smile to go with my statement.

"Natanggap mo ba ang text ko sa'yo?" tanong niya pa. She wrinkled her small nose, as if something irritated it.

Kumunot ang noo ko. "Text? For what?"

I focused my gaze at the files placed on my table. Sinimulan ko na iyong ayusin habang naghihintay sa sagot ni Jimma. But something was really off, it's too quiet.

I didn't even see Drea wandering around like a bitch.

"Han? Tawag ka ng CEO, may naghahanap sa'yo," Leo whispered. Nasa katabing table ko lang siya. Me?

"Saan siya? Bakit daw?" I replied. Why was he keeping his voice low? Naguguluhan na talaga ako sa gawi nila.

"That is what I want to tell you. Hindi ka ba talaga bumubukas ng cellphone?" ani Jimma. I can see her thin lips pouting and she even brushed her shoulder-length hair in annoyance. Tumaas pa nang bahagya ang manipis niyang kilay.

"Andoon sila sa unahan. Sa opisina ni Drea banda." Tinuro niya ang lugar na parang hindi ko alam kung saan iyon.

Duh? It was just the place where I don't wanna go or even just pass by.

But what was it again? Another drama?

Tapos na ang issue namin ni Drea at wala na akong pakialam pa. Alam ko namang hindi ako mananalo sa kanya e.

Asar akong tumayo at tumungo sa opisina niya.

Nang natatanaw ko na ang mga tao roon, napansin ko ang isang pusturang hindi pamilyar sa akin.

Lalaki.

Ah, may bisita siguro ang kompanya. Baka investor? E anong kinalaman ko do'n?

A lot of questions flooded my mind as my feet started to walk faster. But then the man veered his gaze and our eyes suddenly met.

Oh my! Him?

Agad kong tinakpan nang hawak na folder ang aking mukha. I know that guy!That's the man at the restaubar!

I couldn't move.