Freedom from Seduction (COMPLETED)

Kabanata 7

Free

Nang tumunog ang elevator na nagsisimbolo ng top floor ay agad na akong nauna sa paglalakad habang gumegewang. Walking while swaying is natural. I don't drink too much, by that I meant just like my guy friends, but I get drunk often so walking in heels while drunk is natural.

I should have went to our usual place but my body wanted to see my Mommy. Kusa itong pumasok sa office niya at napaupo sa couch. I closed my eyes so I wasn't sure if Mommy's inside but when I felt a cold slender hand touching my forehead, I immediately knew that it's Mom.

"Drunk, Venice? Really?" I heard her scolding tone.

I smirked. Kinuha ko ang throw pillow at ginawang higaan ang couch. I immediately heard her sigh. Narinig ko ang pagbukas ng pinto at ang pagbukas ni Mommy sa kung ano. When I heard her footsteps, I opened my eyes and saw her placing a blanket on top of my body.

Hindi man lang niya inisip na may iinterviewhin siya ngayon. Kahit ano talagang gawin ko, pamilya pa rin ang inuuna ng Mommy ko. Gosh, I don't know what happened before but it's good that it happened. I love being pampered.

"Good Noon. Xyl." She acknowledged my friend.

"I'll be in the bar with my friends, Tita." I laughed when I heard his accent. "The drinks are..."

"Free." Ngumiti si Mommy.

I wanted so bad to stand up and punch Xyl for taking advantage of my Mom's kindness but before I can even open my eyes, I heard the door close and I immediately removed my thoughts.

I heard a sudden step that made me open my eyes. Sana pala ay hindi ko na binuksan dahil nang magbukas ang mata ko ay nakita ko si Mommy na inaalalayan si Serena.

"Oh sweetie, are you alright?" My Mom said with her usual sweet voice.

Umirap ako at hindi na pinansin ang pagiging selosa. I was the one that caused it anyway. I just hope what I did will do what it has to. I lied and pretended to be good in front of my friends just to finish it.

Kahit na gustong gusto nang pumikit ng mga talukap ng mata ko ay nanatili akong nakamulat para makita ang mga susunod na nangyayari. I gasped silently when I saw Zeus helped Serena because my Mommy went back behind her desk. Pinindot niya ang intercom.

"Cherry, water please."

Inalalayan ni Zeus paupo si Serena samantalang tumayo lang siya hanggang sa sinenyasan siya ni Mommy na umupo. Nahuli ko ang mabilis niyang pagtingin sa akin at agad nagtama ang mga mata namin. He immediately looked away before I can give out a smile. Sumimangot naman ako nang bumaling siya kay Serena na namumula ang buong mukha.

I grasped my blanket harder and tucked myself in deeper. Nang dumating ang assistant ni Mommy ay balak niya sanang ibigay sa akin ang tubig nang biglang sinenyasan siya ni Mommy tungkol kay Serena. Cherry nodded and gave it to the poor mermaid.

"Cherry, ako rin." I pouted.

Nakita kong muli ang pagsulyap sa akin ni Zeus. I inmediately hid behind the blanket. I feel like I look flushed too. Baka mamaya ay kung ano na pala ang itsura ko. I want to look fresh and hot alright. He's still my crush, he's not just an employee.

"Yes, Ms. Calliego."

Lumabas na si Cherry kaya tumikhim na si Mommy. I peeked and saw Serena slightly focused.

"Are you drunk, Ms..." Mommy looked at her papers. "Serena Gonez?"

"U-uh... I'm sure I didn't drink po..."

"Okay..." Mommy looked at her to see if she's lying.

Halos mapahalakhak ako dahil doon. Mommy would probably think she lied!