Into You (Lausingco Series #8)

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Muling nagkagulo ang mga reporter nang bumukas ang sunod na SUV at lumabas doon ang tatlong babae na anak ng president. Si Venice, Valerie at Vivien.

Tulad ng first lady, inabutan din sila ng tig iisang bouquet. The ladies smiled at the crowd. Tumungo ako at gumilid na para makaupo na sa pwesto ko. Katabi ko si Toper na hindi maawat ang paninitig sa tatlong babae.

"Good Morning, I would like to say thank you for the warm welcome." The president said.

Nakinig ako sa mga sinasabi ng presidente at nagtatake note din minsan. Puro pasasalamat at pagpapahayag ng mga bagong shelter para sa SK ang sinabi nya. Si Madam Roma talaga abg dahilan kung bakit nagsimulang tumulong ang first family sa SK dahil likas itong matulungin talaga.

"Hi. Good Morning."

Napaangat ang tingin ko mula sa maliit na notebook ko nang marinig ko iyong nagsalita. Those deep baritone voice that can easily made you caught of guard.

"Hindi ako pamilyar sa ganitong charity but in behalf of my mother, I'll do my best to reach out for the shelters. I will be assign to that and sana magtulungan tayo." He paused when his gaze met mine.

Umayos ako ng upo, at tumikhim. I can clearly saw his smirk.

"Pwede kayong magtanong, sasagutin ko."

I immediately raised my hand. Kaso nauna nyang pinili iyong isang reporter na lalaki. Tinanong sya about South Korea at kung gaano sya katagal na nanirahan doon.

Nanatiling nakataas ang kamay ko kaya napansin nya iyon. I stood up and went my way infront kung nasaan ang mic. He never quit staring and probably watching my every move.

"Yes, Miss?" There's a hint of amusement on his eyes now.

Taas noo akong umimik, not minding his stares.

"Anong masasabi mo sa issue na dinidikit sa pangalan mo?? How can you prove that you're innocent enough?"

I heard a gasped on my side. Oh please, everyone knows about that issue, don't be such a pussy.

"I know, your father is accepting all the stress about that said issue, so how will you prove that you are not a part of it and prove yourself as innocent citizen?"

"I think, all of the people knows that issue already. My family is fixing everything. At kaya kong patunayan na nadamay lang ako sa drug issue. I don't know what people think, I mean they can judge easily without knowing the real reason." He smirked afterwards.

"Sa paanong paraan? By joining this charity? And to please your Mom? Mr. Acosta, bakit ngayon lang? Dahil lumabas ang issue? At sa pamamagitan nito, doon mo mas maipapakita na nadamay ka lang talaga."

"What's the real issue here, Miss? Nag-pa-drug test na ako, it says negative. So I think, I already prove myself innocent here."

Tinaas ko ang kilay ko at tumalikod nalang. Nanlalaki iyong mata ni Toper sa akin nang makabalik ako sa upuan.

"Yari ka kay Sir kapag nalaman nya to."

"Bakit? Reporter tayo. Dapat alam natin ang ganito."

"Miss?" I heard his voice.

Binalik ko ang tingin ko sa kanya. He tilted his head on the side.

"I have a question also." He said.

Tumayo ako at lumapit uli sa mic.

"What's your name first?" He had mocking smile.

"Emerald Juana Lausingco."