My Delicate Sunshine |COMPLETED|

Unfolding the Untold

PRESENT DAYS

I've been working straightly this past few weeks. I'm tired, I feel stressed.

I lookes around the firm only to see people working their asses off. I leaned on my chair, i'm having a head ache. Can't help it.

Ilang araw ko nang pinag iisipan na magfile ng 1 week vacation leave to refresh my mind, my self. I've been wanting to visit Davao again, my beloved hometown. But I just can't leave my work, walang papalit sa akin as a lead engineer of these freakinly few projects assigned. Minsan nasa office ako at minsan dinadalaw namin ang field. I love my work and I can't bear to leave this to someone I didn't find deserving.

Napatingin ako sa aking Head assistant na mabilis na naglakad papuntang opisina ko, makikita ko lang ang paparating dahil glass naman lahat ng dingding. Of course she had an interesting news because of that expression she's plastering on her face. I just hope its about our job and not some damn nonsense.

"Well, what's with that smile Irene?" I greeted her a question and she just raised her brows at umupo sa upuan na nasa harap ng table ko.

I closed my laptop and rested my elbows to the table.

"Remember our project in Palawan?" she chirped with a wide smile.

"Of course, I remember everything." I chuckled. She's talking about the BANK we constructed last month. Magpapatayo ng bangko sa Palawan at kami ang nanguna sa pagpapatayo. We stayed there for few days and eventually have to leave when another project came.

"Tapos na ba?" I added a question.

"Yes, its done!" she chuckled. "Its our privelege to have anothe project done Shine. Just another sign of hard work!" she smiled.

Napangiti naman ako sa balita, kahit na marami na akong natapos na mga project. I still feel overwhelmed pag may natatapos na walang naging problema.

"Actually, the owner of the bank invited the both of us para sa opening ng bangko 2 days from now."

There's something behind her tone of voice.

"Oh, edi punta tayo, Sunday yan diba?" I asked waiting a burst inside her tone.

"But they are asking for a motivational life story, na yung tipong nandoon lahat, mula childhood, lovelife, life goals. Gawin daw nating motivational para sa workers nila soon. They have more couple workers than singles."

Ah, now I know, wala naman kasi tong lovelife si Irene kaya sakin siya umaasa. But wait,

"What? They should have asked for just a simple grattitude message." I reacted with full of irritation.

There is no way I will try to explain my life. No way.

"Shine please, we can't disappoint them" Irene pleaded. Minsan lang to nakikiusap sa akin at madalas ko syang pinagbibigyan but this? Why this?

Why does it have to be this?

"You know my story. Irene, I can't." I looked at her directly in the eyes for her to see the sincerity in my voice.

"But Shine, its been years already. And, you told me you've moved on?" She responded with that expression. I hate that, sympathy.

"Yes I have moved on, wala namang doubt tungkol diyan." I paused and continued, "But, its still painful." My cheeks turned pinkish cause I know i'm about to cry but im just trying my best not to.

Irene grabbed my hand and smiled.

"I know Shine. Hindi kita pipilitin. Let's just give a normal grattitude message, imposible namang hindi nila ma appreciate iyon." She laughed trying to make me feel calm.