MAHIGIT DALAWANG linggo rin niyang binantayan ang ina bago umuwi si Abrianna galing ng Santorini. Napagdesisyunan niya rin na asikasuhin ang kumpanya dahil abala ang ama sa pag-aasikaso ng International branches nila.
For today, she told her secretary to arrange a meeting with the Pineda Architectural Firm because she bought 25% of their shares which made her to be one of the board of directors.
"Ms. Akiyama, the CEO of Pineda Architectural Firm confirmed your meeting. What's your preferred scheduled?" Katia waited for her answer before turning to her tablet
"Later. 11 pm. Where will they hold the meeting?" Aniya
"In their VIP conference room. The board of directors will be there, including the COO." She smirked upon knowing that Raven will be there "Should I adjust something in your favor, Ms. Akiyama?"
"No. Thank you, Katia." Huling sinabi niya bago tumingin sa malaking bintana kung saan makikita ang kabuuan ng siyudad
This is how she starts the game, adding some flame to begin what they started. Hindi siya papayag na hindi maagrabyado ang tao na may kinalaman sa nangyari sa kaniya. Kung siya ang dating Xaia, hindi na siya nag-iisip at agad sa susugod.
But as she realized that she has to slowly and surely make a move, she avoided impulsiveness. Walang lugar ang pagiging mahina at agresibo niya. Kailangan niyang pag-isipan ang bawat hakbang na gagawin niya. Kulang ang pagpapabagsak ng kumpanya nito kumpara sa sakit na idinulot nito.
If I need to destroy everything connected to him, then I have no choice to be merciless.
"Hi, Xaia. Napadaan ako rito sa office mo kasi galing ako ospital ni Kannika. Naistorbo ba kita?" Bungad ni Gio na nakasilip sa pintuan
"Come in." Nakangiti niyang saad ngunit agad na napawi ito nang makita niya ang pasa nito sa katawan
"Please, huwag ko akong pagalitan. I deserve this." Matamlay na ngiti ang isinukli nito at umupo sa pang-isahang sofa "I am really exhausted. Hindi ko maayos yung kumpanya ko sa sobrang stress."
"Bakit hindi mo pa kasi iwanan si Seth? Gio, my god! He's abusing you physically, mentally and emotionally. Bakit ko hinahayaan na ganyanin ka ng gago mong asawa?" Pinipilit niya na pakalmahin ang sarili pero kada makikita niya ang sugat at pasa nito sa katawan, gusto niyang burahin sa mundo ang asawa nito
Giovanna and Seth was married three years ago. The Bachelorette Club was surprised and asked her why she married him just like that. Wala naman itong sinabi kundi mahal na mahal nito si Seth. They thought that they will be happy but three years after, Gio is still suffering.
"Mahal ko siya, Xaia. Ganon talaga tayo kapag nagmamahal. Nagtitiis tayo diba?" Nanatiling matamlay ang tingin nito ngunit makikita mo ang pagmamahal dito
"Mahal mo siya pero diba dapat mas mahal ko ang sarili mo?" Malumanay niyang sagot at pinindot ang intercom "Bring some food"
"I love myself to the point that I let my only happiness hurt me. Xaia, kung hindi ko siya lubusang mahal, matagal ko na siyang iniwan."
"Sa tingin mo magiging masaya ka kung patuloy ka niyang sinasaktan? For fuck's sake, Gio, you're a battered fucking wife. Kailan ka ba gigising sa kahibangan mo?" Tinignan niya ito na para bang di nito alam ang ginagawa
"Mapapagod din ako, Xaia. Hayaan nyo nalang ako." Isang tipid na ngiti ang isinukli nito sa pasaring niya "And please, huwag kayong gagawa ng kahit anong ikakabagsak ni Seth. Alam ko kung ano ang kaya ninyong gawin."
"We respect your decision, Gio. But please, huwag mo naman hayaan na babuyin ka ng lalaki sa sarili mong pamamahay. You deserve more than that." Akmang tatayo siya nang pumasok si Katia
"Ms. Akiyama, your car is ready." Napatingin ito kay Gio at agarang ngumiti "Good morning, Ms. Mancini."
"It should be Mrs. Schubert but I guess, Ms. Mancini is fine." Gio chuckled and stood up "Sabay na tayong bumaba. Dala ko rin yung kotse ko."
"What model?"
"G.M. 138, the bulletproof one." Kaswal na sabi nito na para bang hindi nito pagmamay-ari ang isa sa pinakamahal na sasakyan sa bansa "Don't worry. I'll give you all some after I finished developing it."
"I'm looking for an upgrade." She requested and winked
Hindi sila nagdadamutan na magkakaibigan. They would give something for the whole club with an upgrade which refers to customized designs and features that only billionaires could afford. But of course, it isn't for free. They would pay the 20% of the original price.
"Yeah, sure. We didn't sell it to the market yet so probably, we will raise the price for you." Kibit-balikat nito bago sumakay ng elevator "I'm looking forward for our day. Yung walang gulo na biglang tatawag. I missed you all."
"We missed you too, Gio. Isa ka sa goody-goody ng grupo. Sana wag kang magbago kasi madadagdagan ng sungay." Pabiro niyang saad at tinipa ang numero ni Xanthrus "I have to update my boyfriend. Wait up."
Hinintay niya na sumagot ito ngunit nakakailang ring na ang telepono ay hindi pa rin ito sumasagot. Tumawag pa ito sa kaniya kaninang umaga na may mahalagang meeting daw ito. Well, she did not know that the meeting he was talking about would last for hours.
"I'm happy that you found someone, Xaia. You may not be that good, we all are, but atleast God didn't let you sulk by yourself." Tumunog ang elevator hudyat na nasa ground floor na sila "I'll be going. See you soon, Xaia."
"Hope you bang your head into something hard and wake up." Seryoso niyang saad tsaka kumaway sa papaalis na bulto ng kaibigan "Katia, what's the update?"
"They are waiting for us, Ms. Akiyama. The CEO will introduce you to the board and directors. There will be also a presentation for the upcoming subdivision project and they need your approval." Napabunga naman siya nang marahas dahil matatagalan pa siya sa firm
"That's why I hate getting 25% of shares. Dammit." Iminuwestra ni Katia ang kamay sa pinto ng sasaktan
"I don't know what you're up to but getting a partnership with a low-class firm is really a nonsense, Ms. Akiyama." Walang prenong saad ni Katia at sumakay sa driver's seat
Kapag may mga ganitong meeting, hindi na sila nagpapasama sa driver ng kumpanya. She's very fond with Katia so she's settling with her company.
"Well, you know me. I love owning and stealing someone's property. Especially, when I need to destroy them." Kaswal na sabi niya na para bang wala lang sa kaniya iyon
"And your plan?" Kinabig ni Katia ang manibela habang sinusulyapan siya sa rearview mirror
"Get the 50% shares and be the new CEO of their firm. Afterall, the board of the directors could choose who would fit for the position." Kumibit-balikat siya at muling tinipa ang numero ni Xanthrus
"Being the heiress and a business tycoon are your advantages. That's a good catch. If I don't know your intention, I would probably trust you to lift up the company." Kumaliwa ito at kinuha ang airpods para sagutin ang tawag "We will be there shortly."
"The firm?" Tumango naman ang sekretarya bilang sagot "I need to take the steps one at a time."
"Goodluck, Ms. Akiyama." Inihinto nito ang sasakyan sa reserved parking na may karatula niya "They are giving you a special treatment indeed. I guess, it's their first time to be partnered with someone powerful."
"Powerfull my ass, Katia. Wag mo palakihin ang ulo ko." Umirap siya na ikinatawa ng sekretarya "Tara na. Mukang atat sila na palitan ang mga Pineda."
BINABASA MO ANG
BC #1: Seeking Vengeance (COMPLETED)
RomanceEverything turned the way she does not want it to be. Life became tougher than what she experienced before. Her soul was torn. It was ravished and violated. The spark in her eyes was gone - forever. She was unable to cope and fight. To kill the man...
