Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

Wearing high wasted pants paired with backless brallete and a 2 inches heels I confidently walk down the hallway.

Maasim ang mukha ni Rafael na nakasunod sa akin. We fought about my attire today, he kept on insisting na magformal ako. We're going to meet  I don't know who, but probably this meeting will be an endorsement proposal.

Pumasok kami sa isang office or should I say meeting room. Agad na tumayo ang isang lalaki at ang katabi nitong babae nang makita kami.

"Good Morning. I'm Rafael Wang" bati ni Rafael at nakipagkamay sa dalawa.

"I'm Cherry Estacio and this is Marvin Pablo, we're both from Marketing department of The Realm"

"Zenia Sandoval" I don't know if it's necessary to introduce myself since they already knew me, for the formality I did.

I extended my arms, agad naman itong tinanggap ni Cherry at ng bumaling ako kay Marvin namumula ang tainga nito na tinanggap ang aking kamay.

Inaya nila kami sa long table, naupo ako at nagtaka ng ilang minuto na ay hindi parin kami nag-uumpisa.

Magrereklamo na sana ako nang biglang bumukas ang pinto at pumasok ang isang lalaking naka suit. Kumulo ang dugo ko nang magtama ang aming paningin, nakipag kamay sya kay Rafael at pinagtaasan ko ng kilay ng bumaling sya sa akin. Siniko naman ako ni Rafael kaya wala na akong nagawa at labag sa loob na nakipag Kamay.

Masama ang tingin na pinupukol ko sa lalaking prenteng nakaupo sa kabisera.

"Next time don't wear kid's dress"

Mas lalo akong nanggalaiti nang maalala ang sinabi nya sa akin.

"So, before we start, I would like to formally introduce to you the CEO of The Realm...Mr. Ranzid Ismael Limcaoco"

What?CEO?ang lalaking yan? He looks  too young para maging CEO, I'm expecting someone na matabamg matandang panot. He is too young for the position mukhang nasa mid 20's lang sya at matanda lang sa akin ng ilang taon. How could he managed the chains of hotels at a very young age, huh?

"It's a win win offer what do you think Mr. Wang?"

" Yeah. I guess. You think so too, Zenia"

"Yes, it is" I answered

"So we can now sign the contract—"

"But I'm afraid I need to refuse" they all paused.

"Zenia?" si Rafael

"I have loads of works to do, andami kong endorsements na nakaline up.  I don't think I can make time for this" I added. Nagtaas naman ng kilay si Mr. Limcaoco at mukhang hindi inaasahan ang aging sagot ko..

"Sorry but I can't make this" I said with a finality.

Rafael was fuming mad when we got out of the room.

"The hell is wrong with you,Zenia?"

"Nothing I just don't wanna accept the offer"

"You seriously?Ugh! You're frustrating me! That's The Realm for fucking aishtttt"

"Yeah, whatever"

He keep on nagging until we reached the parking lot.

"Even if you sum up your five endorsements that still won't beat their offer!"

"You heard what I've said,right? Ayaw ko! So, shut up and just drive!" I said irritatedly. Wala na syang nagawa dahil alam nyang pagsinabi kong ayaw ko, ayaw ko talaga.

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