Etherious Crain vi Sullivano Trivago---A young bachelor famous for his good looks, good name and good heart.
Yes, his good heart.
He is no arrogant man nor a snob. He always smiles.
He is no womanizer but he has captured every lady's heart. He is...
"Tell the sales department to prepare the documents required for the bidding. Isang buwan pa bago iyon pero gusto kong siguradong kumpleto na ang mga dokumento. I'll review it when I'm back. And another, schedule a meeting with the finance team for I need their audited interim financial report. I want it discussed with the board before we present it to Sullivano Air Corp for the contract. Kuha mo ba?"
To my surprise, the Sullivanos required us to present an interim financial report. They want to assess if we'll really be able to pay them in cash. Hindi ko iyon inasahan. I thought they'd go easy on me since....the directors liked me. But, business is business. Mukhang mas mabuti nang ganon.
"Ye-yes, Madame."
"Good."
I ended the call and dropped the phone mindlessly on the bed. Nagsimula akong maghanap ng damit. I still have one and a half hour before 10 am, the official start of the convention. Napatulala ako sa mga damit na dala ko. Pencil skirts reaching two inches below my knee, silk long sleeves in white, red, maroon and black. Pantsuits in checkered gray, white, red, maroon and black. Coats in the same shades. Matagal na sakin ang mga damit na ito, pero bakit ngayon ko lang napansin na...they look boring?
"Whatever." I whispered as I pick the checkered gray coat and gray pantsuit. Once done with my clothes, I stared at my face on the mirror. It was bare, my brown eyes became more noticeable. I opted to keep them bare and just added a shade of lipstick in light pink. I tied my long wavy hair in a tight low ponytail parted in the middle and wore my eyeglasses.
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"Hindi ko dapat inuubos ang oras ko sa mukha ko. Tss." sambit ko.
"Ms. Voltaire?"
A soft knock on the door and his voice...great. Nang buksan ko ang pinto ay bumungad ang mukha niya. He's in his usual get up, ethereal as ever, slightly back in his usual jolly mood. Look at this man, marunong naman pala siyang magpanggap kahit kaunti. I noticed David who stood behind him. Malisyoso parin ang mga mata niya habang nakatingin sa aming dalawa.
"The buffet hall is probably packed by now so I already requested for the room service since I think you'd want to eat in silence. Breakfast is here. Shall we, Ms. Voltaire?"
I just nodded before I stepped out.
"You don't have to see me off the convention, David. Pwede mo nang puntahan ang mga lugar na gusto mo for this week. I'm giving this only chance to you." I ordered while he stood beside in attention.
"But Ma'am, ----"
"David, I'm with Mr. Trivago. Minsan lang ako magbigay ng bakasyon sayo. Lubusin mo na."
Aangal pa sana siya ng tipid siyang nginitian ni Etherious bago tumango. "She's safe with me, David."
"Okay, sir. I'll be off now." Wow. Ang bilis pumayag. Tss. He faced me. "Ma'am." Tumango lang ako sa kanya.
