The Great Boss

Chapter 33

TGB33

I felt my breath hitch for a moment. Itong sandaling ito ang kinakatakutan ko. I can't believe that my nightmare is happening. I know I should be calm, but my system is hyperventilating and it's definitely betraying the tranquil composure I have been countlessly practicing whenever this day would come.

My initial reaction would be walking out. It was the plan whenever I can't take it. And I guess it would be great. Pero hindi ko nagawa dahil natuod ako sa kinauupuan.

When I caught his piercing gaze, that's when I realized that this is fucking real. He is in front of me. The man I have been dodging for years is in front of my own eyes.

Nang nakabawi ay kaagad kong hinagilap ang folder pati ang purse ko at agaran na tumayo.

I started to panic. I want to walk out. His presence made me caught off guard! Hindi ako ready! After all these years ay dito kami magkikita?

Is this planned?!

Nag init ang ulo ko sa isip na yun.

I was about to walk out when he spoke that made me stopped on my track.

"You know for a fact that if you leave, a penalty for breaching the contract would be imposed.", he drawled and sighed.

Napatigil ako. My forehead creased because of confusion. Anong ibig sabihin niya doon?

Binalingan ko siya ng tingin. "What the hell are you talking about.", I said gruffly.

I stood stiffly beside the table near him, taking small deep breaths, hoping to pull this off. I know I should be over with these goddamn butterflies, but damn it... he affects me still the same.

"My... You didn't read the contract.", may halong panunuya sa pagkasabi niya doon. He lazily shifted his gaze to me. "Page three, section one, second paragraph, clause five."

I immediately scanned the folder. And when I read it, my head instantly boiled up.

The second party (contractor) shall have regular dinners with the contractee at any chances depending on the schedule of both parties, otherwise, breach of contract and a penalty of 3,000,000 shall be imposed.

Just what the fuck is this?! Impit akong napapikit dahil sa frustrations. 3,000,000? Is this even legal?! Pakiramdam ko nagpapalpitate na ang mga kilay ko sa sobrang inis. Hindi ako makapaniwala.

I got fooled again. The thought made me wanna throw up. You're still the same Via, still the same.

"You fucking planned this."

"Please sit down."

"What nonsense are you planning to pull off?", nagtiim bagang ako.

"We could further discuss this over dinner without gaining much attention from the people."

This jerk didn't even deny it! He really played this well! Putangina.

"So, this is what you do best, huh, you imbecile douche. You fooled me again. ", I asked in gritted teeth.

He sighed. "Please calm down and sit down."

Not wanting to create a scene, padabog akong naupo sa harapan niya at mabilis na tinungga ang wine na nasa harap. I saw his lips rose, but he managed to look serious. I got scammed! Putangina. Napaubo ako.

I heard him uttered a soft curse and called for a waiter. Kaagad na lumapit ang waiter at naglapag ng tubig. Kaagad ko din iyon ininom.

"Are you okay?", he asked with concern. I almost throw up. He's really good in faking it, huh. Beat me to it, but I know damn well. It won't work anymore.