COMPLETED (UNDER REVISION)
They say everybody needs a second chance. No matter how mean you are.
Though for some people, they find that second chance a little late.
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The black sheep of the Montez family. That's what they called Ale...
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"ARE YOU A FREAKING IDIOT?" Halos pumutok ang tainga ko sa lakas ng boses ng lalaking nasa harap ko.
"Bakit ba naninigaw ka?" Iritang tanong ko habang kinukutkot ko ang tainga ko, at kasabay n'on ay ang saglit kong pag-ubo na parang napapadalas na. Idagdag mo pa 'yung hingal na natanggap ko sa pagmamadali na makapunta dito sa rooftop.
He let out a heavy sigh and looked up while putting his hands on his pocket. "Eh kasi naman," umpisa niya. "Why did you gave such stupid excuse?"
"I didn't had a choice." I lazily answered while clearing my throat. "Anong gusto mong sabihin ko? Nagpakunsulta ako sa'yo? You? An oncologist?" I scoffed. "Might as well tell him about my illness."
He let out a sigh again. This time, showing that he can't argue with my explanation. "So, what did he said?" Tanong niya.
"Well, of course he's skeptical." I shrug. "So he'll probably ask you about it, at 'yun ang dahilan kung bakit ko sinasabi sa'yo 'to ngayon." Paliwanag ko sa kaniya. "You have to tell him that it's true." Utos ko. "We've been dating for a month para hindi siya masyadong maghinala. At kapag inusisa ka pa niya tungkol sa'kin, you have to text me para mabigyan kita ng sagot." Dagdag ko pa.
"Fine." He said after a few seconds of silence. "But," He suddenly added. "Kapag nabisto ka, I'm out, okay? Don't even think of asking me for help."
I shake my head in disbelief. Wow, grabe wala man lang awa.
"I'm not heartless, I just want you to take responsibility for your actions." He said like he was reading my mind and it left me shocked. "I can't read your mind, it's just that your face is like an open book." Dagdag niya saka tumalikod at umalis sa rooftop.
Hindi ko namalayang nakanganga na pala ko kaya iniling ko ang ulo ko at inayos ang sarili ko.
Open book daw ako? HA! Ako?!
...di nga?
I feel stupid thinking his words. Sinikap ko nang alisin sa utak ko ang mga sinabi niya at pumunta na sa office. I called a taxi to go there dahil si Farrah ang gagamit ng kotse ko mamaya para masundo ako.
"Good morning ma'am Aleeza," Bati ni Emma sa'kin pagkapasok ko sa office. "Parang late po kayo ngayon?" She casually asked.
"Ah, may personal na lakad lang ako kanina." Sagot ko na lang. I'm a punctual person so being late without notice must've been weird for her. "Kamusta nga pala 'yung collab natin with the Imperials?" Pag-iiba ko na lang ng usapan para hindi na niya ko kulitin pa kung ano 'yung lakad ko na hindi ko sinabi sa kaniya.
"Ah, it's going well, ma'am. We've created some drafts, isu-submit ko po agad sa inyo pag okay na." Nankangiti niyang sagot. She really looks like she's having fun with the project.
"That's good to hear." Sabi ko. "You'll be very busy in the future." Makahulugan kong sabi. "That's why I'm thinking of hosting an interview for new secretary."
Halatang halata ang gulat sa mukha ni Emma. "Ma'am?" I laughed internally. She looks like she's about to cry. "May kasalanan po ba ko?" Tanong pa niya. This time, hindi ko napigilang magpakawala ng maliit na tawa. "That's not it." I tried to calm her down. "You're the best secretary that I could ever ask for. Ayaw ko din 'tong gawin, but just like I said, you'll be very busy soon and in the future. Kailangan bawasan natin ang workload mo." Paliwanag ko.
"But, okay lang naman po sa'kin. Kaya ko naman pong pagsabayin." Katwiran pa niya. One thing why she's still my secretary even though my company grew is because she likes working as my secretary and I didn't also want to replace her. But I should stop being a kid and be a realistic. She can't stay as a secretary forever. "My decision is final. Post up notice for secretary hiring, and also for new potential designers, we're holding up both interview in 2 weeks. You interview the applicants for designers, I'll handle the applicants for the secretary." Utos ko sa kaniya, not giving her any room to talk back. "Trust me, I'm doing this for you." Dagdag ko na ikinataka niya. "Sige na, bumalik ka na sa trabaho." Sabi ko at malungkot niya 'tong sinunod.
Right, kailangan ko din ayusin ang mga kailangang ayusin sa kumpanya ngayon bago pa dumating ang panahon na hindi ko na kayang asikasuhin ang mga bagay-bagay dito.
Thinking about those things, I felt nauseous again. This happens so often now, it feels like a normal thing to feel, so I closed my eyes and started dozing off.
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Waking up inside the familiar hospital has gotten frequent.
I shouldn't be surprised at this point, but even though everything feels hazy, my eyes are open wide.
Probably because of this man sitting beside the hospital bed, looking intently at me like he's been waiting for my eyes to open this whole time. How long has he been here, that, I don't know, what I know is that he's someone that shouldn't be here in the first place. "Kuya Amzi." I whispered his name in disbelief.
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Tagal di nakapag update. Busy magdrawing nang mag drawing... AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
