When Fighters Fall In Love

Chapter 18

Ayesha Rakki's POV

Napatingin ako sa kabuuan ko at napabuntong hininga agad dahil pinilit ako ni Uncle na suotin 'to.

I've worn plenty of dresses for fashion shows and similar events, but it feels a bit strange to dress like that for something as casual as a simple dinner.

"You look amazing." Nakangiting sabi ni Tristan nang makita niya ako kaya agad ko siyang sinamaan ng tingin.

Isa 'to sa mga dress na binili ni Uncle last time. Halos lahat kasi ng bagong damit ay pinadala niya sakin dito sa Pilipinas.

"Where's Uncle?"

Nagkaroon pa nga ako ng meeting with Therese for about one hour para i-check yung new projects.

"I'm here." Napatingin kami ni Tristan kay Uncle na kakalabas lang din ng room niya at agad nag-angat ng tingin sakin. "Still pretty, Rakki. I told you, we should buy more dress."

"Don't you dare, Uncle. I have my own damn money to buy those things. I can handle myself."

Nauna pa siyang maglakad papunta sa elevator kaya sumunod kami ni Tristan doon kasama ang ilang body guards.

"Why? You looked really beautiful in those dresses. What's the issue with it? I only have two people I spend my money on, so don't hold me back, okay?"

"I'm not trying to stop you—I'm just saying you might want to avoid overspending on things I don't really need right now."

"Don't you like it?" Oh god.

"I do. Whatever."

Sumakay na kami sa sasakyan ni Tristan kasama ang mga body guards na nasa likuran namin. Ang dami tuloy SUV.

"Nakausap mo na ba si Therese, Ayesha?" Biglang tanong ni Uncle kaya napalingon ako sa kaniya na busy pa ata sa binabasang proposal.

Sino ba kasi ang nagsabi sa kaniya na pumunta dito sa Pilipinas? Wala naman.

"Yes. I also asked her for an update on our on-going projects. Anyway, how's the issue from last time, Tristan?" Napakunot naman ang noo ni Tristan at sumandal sa upuan.

"I'm still handling it. The owner is considering filing a lawsuit, and we're negotiating."

"Then speed it up. We're running out of time. We need to close the deal."

"I'm not a robot, Rakki. My team is doing everything they can. Give me two days. It's difficult to coordinate from here." Ibinaba ko kaagad ang ipad na hawak ko at tumingin sa kaniya.

"And that's exactly my point. If you were in Paris, this would've been sorted out much quicker."

"Rakki, stop pressuring your brother. Can we just not argue today?" Taas kilay na tanong ni Uncle.

"I'm not pressuring him, Uncle. I'm simply stating facts."

"Yes, but you can state facts without trying to make us go home. Don't push us away—it won't work." Napabuntong hininga nalang ako at wala ng nagawa. "As far as I know, your brother hasn't caused any trouble here in the Philippines. He's been quite well behaved."

"Well-behaved? Last time, he brought a girl to the hotel, and her lipstick left a stain on the pillow." Hindi ko pa pala nasabi kay Uncle yun kaya ngayon ko nalang sasabihin.