Little White of Secrets (Metro Series #2)

Chapter 3: Avoid

Chapter 3

"I've heard a lot of good reviews about their business. I mean, over the years since one of their branch got demolished, the one in Antipolo? Grabe, nakabangon talaga at siguro para sakin, mas umangat pa nga sila!"

We were supposed to be more productive today, my team said. Pero heto kami, sila at nag-uusap parin hanggang ngayon na parang hindi pa tapos ang 'lunch break'. As much as I don't wanna mind these kind of things, but our time to do our job here is also running so...

"Ms. Kim?" I was able to managed my voice to sound more professional atleast just for this moment. "Can I know what are those thing we have to be done this afternoon so we could start already?" tanong ko sa secretary ni Architect Glaiza, na katabi niya lang sa mesang kinainan namin kanina.

I actually could start anywhere wherever I want right now, to be honest. Kung hindi lang dahil meron na kaming sinusunod na mga method at plano para sabay ang lahat sa ginagawa, siguro nakapag simula na rin ako dito.

This store might be not that big but as much as possible, I want to maintain this thing organize. We've done some small plans and methods for us to follow what will be our next steps bago at pagkatapos namin magawa ang isang bagay. Para lang din may sinusunod at may sinusunod talaga kami na plano kahit papano.

"We're gonna arrange some tools on your kitchen, Ms. Addie," the secretary answered. I couldn't look straight at her since Architect Glaiza besider her is still talking. "Pero baka pagkatapos na lang daw po ng pagde-deliver sabi ni Architect. Para hindi na daw maistorbo tsaka pag nagsimula, kumpleto na ang gagamitin."

Kim smiled a bit as she looked at her boss. "Right, Architect?"

Pre-occupied, Glaiza glance at us. "Sorry, what is it?" tanong niya na may matamis pa na ngiti.

Funny how I hold back not to roll my eyes at that. Kim was the one who answered for me when I didn't.

"Oh right! You know, Ads, balak ko sana na pag natapos na lang tayo ulit bumalik sa paggagawa. Pabalik balik pa kasi 'yong mga tao dito sa loob. Magulo tsaka 'yong mga gamit, ayaw ko sana mag-simula nang hindi pa tapos ang lahat. Alam  mo na," she explained while her fake good eyelashes are moving whenever she blinks. "If it is okay with you?" she smiled sweetly.

Nilingon ko ang labas at sinundan ng tingin ang mga staff nitong nagde-deliver samin ng mga gamit. Labas pasok sila bitbit ang mga iyon. Some are going to the kitchen at ang iba ay dito lang banda sa'min. I didn't know that Kit got me some more things! Ang usapan, ang counter ko lang pero base sa dalawang pamilyar na truck na nasa labas, imposible namang para lang 'yon doon!

"It is really our advantage. Pag may reklamo ako sa gamit nila, I could easily complain," Architect Glaiza chuckled sweetly.

Pareho kaming nakatayo, naka sandal sa mesa habang may hawak na wine. Only that I am sure she's looking on someone, though. Nanatili naman akong nakatitig sa baso ng aking wine.

I saw her moved a bit from my peripheral vision. Hindi niya inaalis ang titig sa kung saan. And while she's staring at him, she became more something proud of herself.

"I mean, look at their things! Their materials! For me, it's all perfect for our plans. For your pastries!" she pointed her wine glass on me with a little bit of excitement.

Pinigilan ko na talaga ang umirap. Hindi pa ba kami tapos dito? Parang fan na fan talaga 'tong si Architect. Ngayon niya lang ba 'to nalaman lahat? Ako kasi matagal na... I shrugged unconsciously after I've heard my own thoughts.

"And, easy access..." her sweet slow laugh enveloped my ears.

Not fully aware, I glanced at her sharply. Mas lalong kumunot ang noo ko nang natanto ko  kung saan nga talaga siya nakatingin. Hindi pa nakakatulong 'yong malalim at dikit na dikit na titig ni Glaiza sa malayo. Her full black eyelash moved when she blinked as she also raised her wine glass silently on someone.