Everlasting Journey [SLOW UPDATE]

Years Have Passed

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Chloe Amallia's POV

2 and a half years later...

January 23, 2008.

"Good morning, Ms. Chloe." Bati ng isang empleyado nang dumaan ako ng entrance." Bati ng isa pa.

"Good morning Madam." Sabay-sabay na bati ng ilan.

Nilingon ko ang kinaroroonan nila, saka ako ngumiti. "Good morning."

Ibinalik ko ang tingin sa lalakaran at nagtungo sa elevator. Pinindot ko ang 5th Floor at naghintay.

Ilang saglit lamang at bumukas na rin ang elevator. Taas-noo ako akong naglakad papunta sa CEO's Office.

You might have some questions. Of course, it's been more than two years. A lot of things happened, and a lot of things changed through time.

You probably know me already. Kung hindi pa, let me introduce myself. Hi! I'm Chloe Amallia Cruz, CEO and President of CAC Fabrics. Single, but not ready to mingle. Words to decribe me are maganda, cute, matalino, mabait, sweet at masipag. I have a brother whom I'm close with. I have supportive parents and loyal friends. Overall, everything in my life right now makes me feel happy and contented.

Let me tell you about what happened with me for the past years. On August 2005, I left the country. I went to the States, kung nasaan si Kuya Chant, so that I can move on with my life. While I was there, I grabbed the chance to know more about fashion design and visual arts. I learned a lot from reading books and browsing online. Yun ang naging buhay ko for a year and a half. I also kept myself busy and tried my best not to think about what happened before. It kinda worked naman for me.

When I came back, I immediately worked my butt off and established my own company. Alam ko na I can do it, and I can manage. In less than a year, CAC Fabrics became the number 1 tailoring company in the Philippines. Medyo hindi kapani-paniwala, but I was able to do it, and that's why I'm really, really proud of myself.

In terms of moving on, I can't say na nakamove-on na talaga ako, but I'm pretty sure I'm okay now.

Our barkada is pretty successful as well. Mia is now the Vice President of her parents' company. Xandy and Brooke now manages their joint company. Raine is working for me habang hindi pa niya naiisipang magtayo ng sarili niyang kompanya. Si Bryan, konting kembot na lang at doctor na. Sobrang nakakaproud lang ang SQWAC. Not to mention, Mia and Xandy are already happily married with each other. They have a daughter, Xandria Gail Diaz. She's turning 2 on December 3, 2008.

If not obvious, wala na akong balita kay...well, kay Eli. Bakit pa diba? Paano ako makakamove-on kung patuloy akong nakasubaybay sa buhay niya? I'm pretty sure naman na he's going great on his own.

Anyway, I have to start working, marami pa akong aasikasuhin.

Austin Elijah's POV

"Oh Kuya, papasok ka na? Maaga pa ah?" Tanong ni Montie nang makasalubong ko siya.

Nilingon ko siya, naka-uniform ng ECM. Napangiti ako, I can't believe na college na ang baby girl ko.

"Come on, Kuya. Stop smiling and answer my question." Natatawang aniya. Sinimangutan ko siya.

"Alam mo namang maaga ako pumasok lagi."