Chapter 20 : When Paths Cross

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     It was indeed a very long day for Karylle. After she arrived in Cebu, she immediately met with organizers from the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. It was decided that the said event will be held in Cebu this year and one of the  Madrigal hotels in Cebu was chosen as the home of the delegates.  The hotel's posh and elegant interior as well as the beautiful gardens and infamous cascading swimming pools outside were chosen as venues for the candidates' scheduled photoshoot.  

     Karylle, herself was there  to personally check the hotel to make sure it lives up to its reputation for being the most talked about and most elegant hotel destination in the whole country. She also held meetings the whole afternoon with her staff in the planning and preparation to welcome delegates from the World Business Convention who will be arriving in two weeks time.  After that, the hotel will host the entourage of a famous American singer that will hold a much awaited concert in Cebu.  She figured, at this rate and with so many events taking place in The Madrigal Hotel, she will at least be staying in Cebu for at least a month.

     She got out of the conference hall bitbit ang kanyang handbag at maliit na travel bag.  Her schedule for that day was full and she did not even have time to verify with her secretary kung saan siya mag stay sa Cebu.  She was walking towards the elevator while talking to her personal secretary, Anne.  

Karylle  :  Anne, did you check if the suite upstairs is already occupied?  Uncle Ramon is visiting Cebu and plans to stay here in this hotel. I gave him one of the  special VIP rooms.  I guess all the rooms are booked and occupied eh?

Anne  :  Haaa?!  But I thought, that is where you are going to stay.  I called to confirm kahapon lang Miss Karylle.  I am so sorry.  I thought you were planning to stay in the family's special VIP room upstairs.  I did not know Mr.  Rosales is here in Cebu. And the two hotels we have here in Cebu is fully booked pa naman even the resorts. 

Karylle  :  That's alright, Anne. It was a last minute travel plan made by Uncle Ramon.  My fault. I should have told you about that this morning.   Anyway, don't worry I still have my room in my mom's house, remember?  By the way, if you don't have a place to stay here in Cebu, you are welcome to stay in the guest room of my house if you like.

Anne  :  Uuuhhhmmm...Miss Kay ... actually....will it be okay if I stay at my fiance's house? His mother is insisting I stay there while I'm in Cebu this week. Don't worry. You can always reach me anytime, anyday. My phone is always open. I'm always at your service.  So, let me call Miss Isabelle (Kay's mom) to let her know na you are in Cebu and will be staying at her place this week.

Karylle  :  Oh wait....Anne,  my mom is not here in Cebu.  She's in Palawan right now with her friends.  I talked to her two days ago. I did not tell her about this Cebu trip though. That's okay. I will give her a call tonight. I just needed a ride to go home to Balamban. (where Kay's mom lives).

Anne  :  Ahhh...okay.  I will call the driver, Mang Lando, then.  (She took her phone out and made a call to Mang Lando)  Okay, that's settled. Miss Kay, he said he will be here in less than an hour. So, maybe around 7:30 pm.  I instructed him to park at the basement of the hotel near where the private elevators are. 

Karylle  :  Okay. thank you Anne.  We will wait in the lobby, then.

Anne  :  Miss Karylle, you have not eaten yet. It's dinner time na.  Would you like me to see if the hotel's restaurant can bring us food here so you can eat?  I can also try to book your favorite pasta place here in Cebu which is I think on the way to your mom's place so you can have dinner there. They will close at 09:00 PM.

Karylle  :  You are so thorough, Anne. Appreciate that but I am really exhausted. I did not get enough sleep last night and I just want to go home...sleep. 

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