ENVY | SDS Present ✔ (TO BE EDITED)

Chapter 21

CAIUS

"Sir, Mr. Lee invited you to be their special guest in their opening." Richard said.

"Pakisabi darating ako." Sagot ko habang hindi nakatingin.

"Sir, pwedeng sumama nun?" Sabi nya kaya inangat ko ang ulo ko at may malapad syang ngiti kaya bahagya akong natawa sa kanya.

"Sige na, Sir. Wala naman tayong trabaho nun. Gusto ko lang makita yung mga models."

"Okay sige." Natatawa kong sagot.

He said a low 'yes' before he went out of my office. Instead of going back in reading some papers, I leaned on my chair before turning it around so I can look out on the window.

6 years happened so fast yet everyday seems so dawdling. Despite knowing the truth, I never had the courage to go to her because I know that I caused so much pain that made it too impossible for her to forgive me. Kaya nagtiis ako sa kasalanang ako ang gumawa.

Sa bawat araw na nagdaan ay palaging parte sya ng isip ko. I felt relieved when Danae told me that they became friends and that was the last news I've got about her. Pinili kong wag ng alamin ang kung anong nangyayari sa kanya dahil nasasaktan lang ako dahil wala akong magawa. Dahil pinili kong walang gawin.

I studied hard and after passing the board, Dad helped me in funding my own 2-storey building while Mama taught me how to run my firm since she has a foundation for children and elderly. Mag-iisang taon pa lang ang firm ko pero iilang bigating mga constructions na ang hinawakan namin, tulad ng bagong office ng Hots.

"Naku, Sir. Tignan mo ang mga katawan nila. Ang gaganda at ang kikinis." Komento ni Richard habang kasalukuyang naglalakad ang mga model.

Since we are in the first row in the side stage, malinaw naming nakikita ang mga model na ang tanging suot lang ay undergarments at lingeries. Kahit anim na taon kong hindi nakikita si Finn at kahit wala kaming label ay nanatili akong faithful sa kanya. My friends suggested that I should date again but I did not because I still love Finn and therefore, I will stay faithful to her. Kaya walang epekto sa akin ang mga model na nasa harapan namin.

"And now, this is our newest lingerie under the collection of Hot's Favorite." The MC said then a model went out.

The people cheered but I was shocked when I saw Finn wearing a lingerie. Sinundan ko sya ng tingin habang confident at graceful syang naglalakad na suot lang ay undergarments. Hindi nawala ang mga mata ko sa kanya dahil sa gulat. Anong ginagawa nya at bakit ganyan lang ang suot nya?

I almost jumped on her when she walked on our side. Para akong aatakihin dahil alam kong bawat lalaki sa lobby ay pinagpapantasyahan sya.

"Sir, ang hot nung huling model--"

"Don't you dare continue what you're about to say, Richard." Banta ko sa kanya kaya natigilan sya.

"Sorry, Sir. Sino ba yun? Kilala mo?" Tanong nya.

"Let's now welcome our special guest, Engineer Vic Caius Castellano." The MC said.

The organizer ushered me to go up in the stage kaya wala na akong nagawa kundi sumunod then after a few seconds, Finn is on my side and handed me a buoquet.

Parang hindi nya ako kilala dahil sa wala lang syang reaksyon nang magkaharap kami. I looked at her who's looking ahead and posing for the cameras as if I am not in her side. Sinundan ko sya ng tingin nang umalis na sya at gustong-gusto ko syang sundan pero nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko. I knew it. She's mad at me.

"Mukhang type mo si Finn, Engr. Castellano." Mr. Lee said while we are drinking rum.

"Ipapatawag ko sya at nang makapagpa-kilala ka sa kanya." He added but I stopped him.