Manuel heaved a sigh as he’s walking the hall of the west wing. He untangled his necktie, crumpled it and put it inside his pockets.
Of all people na pwede utusan sa pagbabantay at pag accomodate kay Rosalia, bakit siya pa?“Cazzo!” He cursed out. It frustrates him even more when he finally meet her in person, the infamous Maria Rosalía Quiava.He already saw her pictures through their informants and some on social media and he won’t deny the fact that she got the looks.But her pictures didn’t do her justice when he met her finally in flesh. She is gorgeous.He scoffs of the thought. He can’t afford to meddle and gushed over a woman who is already bethrothed.And besides, it is his collegue’s property. He must not get involved.His job is done here and the business deal is already closed. He took out his phone and called someone.After few rings ... “My work here is done and I hope this is the last favor of all your favors coz man, this wasted my time.” Tumawa lang ang nasa kabilang linya. “Thanks man. Yes and No. You still gotta hang around. Remember what D told us?”Then it hit him. “That idiot. Whatever, just call me if theres anything I can do. Anyway, when will you get here?”“Prolly nextweek. See you Medechellí” and then ended the call.“This is going to be fun or not?” He thought... … …Rosalía woke up with unfamiliarity all around her.What a big ceiling she thought.She got up and checked her phone, 5:45 am.She slept the whole night at nakalimutan na niyang kumain.Speaking of pagkain, gutom na siya!Pagkadating niya kahapon di na siya nakapananghalian at hapunan.Sa sobrang pagot at jetlag narin siguro kaya di na siya nakabangon.She examines the room, gusto niya ng tubig and di naman siya nabigo, there is a glass pitcher filled with water and glasses placed on a small table across the room. Tumayo na siya at nag salin ng tubig.While she drinks her water, she noticed that her luggage is not there. Nilibot niya ang kanyang paligid, until she saw something on the sofa bed, lumapit siya doon and there she saw a laptop, a cellphone and a note.She picked up the note.“Benvenuta Signorina Rosalia. Take the laptop and the cellular device with you. It’s my welcome gift for you Rosalía. Can’t wait to see you soon - DG”DG? As in Dimitri Guidotti? Hmm whatever.She thought.She placed the note back and headed towards the bathroom. She needs to prepare. It’s going to be her first day as a slave.As a slave.Hmm bakit pa siya binigyan ng laptop at cellphone ni Dimitri kung magiging alipin siya dito? At bakit pa siya narito sa napakalaking kwarto na ito at bakit parang napakakomportable ng kanyang unang araw bilang alipin?Nagtataka na siya.Nagpatuloy siya sa paghahanap ng kanyang bagahe. Nasaan na ba iyon? Aaaah! Matapos siyang makaligo at makapagbihis, lumabas na siya sa kanyang kwarto.Dala ang lumang cellphone niya, tinahak niya ang malawak na hallway sa west wing. Tinandaan niya ang kanyang dinaanan kahapon pero bakit parang naengkanto siya ngayon?Halos 15mins na siyang pabalik balik pero di niya parin makita ang hagdanang tinahak nila ni Manuel kahapon.“Tangina, asan na ba yon? Bakit ba kasi ang laki laki ng bahay na ito?!” Galit na siya.Gusto na niyang maiyak. Dala ng kaba, galit at gutom, napasigaw na siya.Di niya lubos akalain na hanggang dito sa italy madadala niya ang kanyang attitude na ganito. Hindi siya proud sa sarili niya ng mga oras na iyon. Napaka-unFab pero di na niya matagalan ang pang-eengkanto sa kanya.Nag Bitch-fit na siya!Wala na siyang paki-alam, ang kanyang hormonal imbalance na ang nagdadala sa kanya ngayon.Tantrums na kung tantrums.Matapos ang kanyang ma-ala Regina George sa mean girls na tantrums. Huminga siya ng malalim at narinig niya ang mga yabag ng paa.Na tila ba nagmamadali na mga yabag papunta sa kanya.And then she faced an old woman, two other girls whom she thinks that were younger than her and a worried Manuel.“Rosalia?! Whats wrong?! Why were you screaming?!” Manuel sound worried and astounded.“Mamma mia” sambit ng matandang babae. She looks worried as well.Napanuntong hininga siya at yumuko. Naiyak na siya.“Kanina pa ako pabalik-balik dito sa lecheng hallway nato at di ko mahanap ang hagdanan pababa. I am fucking lost at gutom na gutom na akoooooo!!” Litanya niya.Yes. Sabihin na nating napaka OA, pero talagang nakakafrustrate ng mga nangyayari. Bumangon siyang gutom sa napakagandang kama at kwarto. Nakatanggap ng mga bagay-bagay galing kay Dimitri na kung iisipin para saan ang mga iyon kung dito sa Italya ay magiging alipin lamang siya ng damuho at uulitin ko, gutom na gutom na si Rosalia Qiuava!Nagkatinginan ang apat na italyano. Di nila naintindihan lahat ng kanyang sinabi.“Bahala kayong umintindi!!” Sigaw ng kanyang isipan.“English please” tugon ni Manuel.She sighed in frustration. “Please Manuel, I’m hungry. Can you please feed me? Like I know I will be a slave here for the rest of my life but can you atleast feed me or just a glass of milk and tinapay? (Bread)” she is crying literally.Sa lahat ng bagay sa mundo, pagkain ang isa sa mga importanteng bagay para kay Rosalia. Pag nakakakain siya ng tama sa oras, gumagana ng maayos ang buo niyang pagkatao. Ganyan siya ka OA.She heard Manuel chuckle. Even the old woman laughed a little. “Hayyy mia, I really thought something bad happen to you. C’mon I already prepared your meal.” Lumapit ito sa kanya ang matandang babae at hinawakan ang kanyang braso.“Now stop crying.” She doesn’t know what happen pero the moment the old woman held her hands, she felt home. Parang si mama niya ang kasama niya.Nginitian siya ng dalawang babae.Nangiti narin siya, pinahid niya ang kanyang mga luha at napatango.Oh diba, bipolar ang peg? HAHAManuel couldn’t just believe this woman.He chuckled and just shake his head.“Oh, my goodnessssss! Espagetting pababa in the morning?!” She was so amaze at how her breakfast look this good. Sa instagram lang sya nakakakita ng ganito ka aesthetically pleasing na pagkain. Pasta bolognese, garlic bread, different sausages, eggs benedict and fresh squeeze juice.Napatawa ang matandang babae na maigi siyang inasikaso. Sumunod naman si Manuel na nakiupo sa hapag.“Enjoy your breakfast Mía” tugon ng Matandang Babae and she digged in. Gutom na gutom na talaga siya.She wasn’t paying attention to all the people around her as of the moment. She treats it like it’s the breakfast and her moments only. She doesn’t care if she eats like there’s no tomorrow. All she care about is her Breakfast.She glanced at Manuel and she saw amusement in his eyes. She just smiles tho she still chews her sausages.She looked at the old lady and mouthed “thank you” while still eating. The old lady just smiles and just nod her head. “Well, good thing she got a big appetite,” the old lad
The sun is out and he see the ray of sunlight through his windows. He is contemplating if he is going to get up or just stay in bed for the rest of the day.But he knows he needs to get up because there’s a lot of things that needs his attention today. Like, finally meeting his future wife.Rosalia QuiavaHe knows a lot of things about her even though they’re worlds apart, thanks to all his assets and power, he can deliberately just order his people to dig some information about the woman.And now, she’s finally here. In flesh.Marrying her would give him the right to all the things that his family have work hard for. NameReputationMoneyPowerShe is vital for his future. Everyone will bow down to him the moment he will be bestowed as DIMITRI GUIDOTTI’S successor. All he got to do is marry her, make her sign the contract and the last will of his beloved brother, will be vested upon him.He doesn’t need her approval. She got no choice but to follow him and his orders.Love isn’t
“I’ll be back soon. *Thank u so much for everything. Just, wait for me.”It’s been 2 years and I haven’t heard from him since.How is he? Is he okay? Is he married already? Or turned out gay or something?I’m not sure about the gay part. He was so manly and handsome back then. But what if? Hays, this 5 am thoughts.Asan na kaya si Dimitri? Pagkatapos ng lahat lahat? Kinalimutan na niya ako ng tuluyan? Paano na yung pangako niya?Di ko maiwasang magtananong sa kawalan. Uso naman social media at amfee na ang internet dito sa pilipinas pero bakit ganon? Di ko mahagilap ang social media accounts ng lalaking yun.O baka naman patay na siya? Jusko naman! Wag naman sana! Magbabayad pa daw siya sa akin ng utang niya. Sayang naman yun pagnagkataon. Dalawang taon ng lumipas pero di parin siya nagparamdam. Mga huling habilin niya “just wait for me”. Luh? Asan ako mag hihintay? Saang parte ba ako mag hihintay? Anong concept ang hihintayin ko?Noong andito siya wala naman kaming naging espesyal
“Nak, andito na ang bill ng kuryente at tubig. Jusko sabay talagang dumating.” Sabi ng nanay ko pagkaupo sa hapagkainan. Hmm goodmorning kaya muna?“Hmm magkano ba? Bukas magbabayad ako ma” eto na naman ako, akala mo may ipon at kaydaling magsabi na kayang bayaran ang tubig at kuryente, agad-agad.Napangiti si mama sa sagot ko. Ang pinakaayaw ko sa lahat ay ang ma stress ang nanay ko sa bayarin sa bahay. Kaya pag ganitong may kailangang bayaran, ako na ang taya.“Oh siya, mag breakfast ka na at baka ma late ka sa session niyo” sabi niya at pinagtimpla ako ng kape.Hmm isa pa itong buhay ko sa gobyerno. Akala ko yayaman ako dahil malaki ang sweldo pero tangina, puro pighati at utang lang ang na invest ko.Utang. Isang salita pero triggered kaluluwa ko. Paano ko ba mababayaran lahat ng mga utang kong pera sa mundo? Nakakaumay ng kumayod tapos sa kinsenas at katapusan ibabayad mo lang sa utang.Nawalan tuloy ako ng ganang kumain.Inabot ni mama ang kape ko. Sumimsim ako sa mainit na ka
“So? Mr. Lorenzo..”“It’s Benécito Lorenzo and I’m not gonna waste my time so let’s go to the best part.” “Rosalía Quiava, you are now officially a slave to Dimitri Guidottí” he said with formality and sarcasm.“What the fuck?” I annoyingly answer.He smirked at my remark.“Anong slave-slave pinagsasabi mo? At anong kinalaman ko kay Dimitri Guidottí?” Naiirita na talaga ako.He chuckled. “Feisty. I like that. No wonder he come up with all this favors and treats. Anyway, all your debts from all different people, has been paid already. From local bank loans to small time business loans. Lahat ng mga pinagkakautangan mo ay bayad na. You need to resign as the current Youth Ambassador of this Barangay and you only have two weeks to pack all your things and settle all matters because you’ll fly to Milan this coming October 4th.” He informed. Teka! Di ako maka sunod! Ano daaaw?! “All legal matters regarding your resignation have been settled already and all your papers needed going to Mil
Hindi madali ang kanyang ginawang pagsisinungaling sa mga taong malapit sa kanya. Her Council was shocked at di makapaniwala na nag resign siya sa kanyang position. All were asking ano ang kanyang rason sa kanyang biglang pagresign. All she said is mag aabroad na siya and she couldn’t say no to the the opportunity. Everyone congratulates her specially ang kanyang youth counselor na excited yatang mapalitan siya. Napailing nalang siya.After her council, she called up her two besfriends, Ashton and Cheska. Nakipagkita siya sa mga ito. She set up her date with her two bestfriends and pormal na nagpaalam sa mga ito. At first di makapaniwala ang dalawa, Cheska thinks she’s joking and Ashton was just shocked of her sudden news.“Sis, why do I feel that this is not good for you? Why do I feel na parang may mali?” Cheska blurted.Napakunot nalang ang noo niya and all she could do is plaster her most convincing and sweet smile. “Stop smiling you idiot, tell us the truth?!” Sabad ni Asht
Milan Malpensa Airport ...Di maiwasang mamangha ni Rosalia ng makarating siya sa Milan sakay ang private plane ni Dimitri.Sinong mag aakala na pribadong eroplano ang masasakyan niya papuntang Italya. Di niya tuloy maiwasang magtanong sa sarili kung ano ba talaga o sino ba talaga si Dimitri Guidottí. She tried searching for his name pero ibang Guidottí ang lumalabas sa internet. Baka bilyonaryo ito at batikang business tycoon O isang sikat na artista? O baka naman isang mafia boss at drug syndicate boss?!Talamak pa naman ang ganoong kalakaran sa Europe. Di niya maiwasang mag alala. Ito na yata ang katapusan ng buhay niya. Naalala niya ang sabi ni Mr. Lorenzo noong una silang magkita, she is “officially a slave” of Dimitri Guidottí.Ang kapal talaga ng lalaking iyon, Si Dimitri na nga ang may utang sa kanya at nangakong babayaran siya tapos eto pa ngayon ang may ganang alipinin siya sa dayuhang lugar na iyon.“Makikita ng lalaking iyon ang hinahanap niya. Gusto talaga ata niya an
The sun is out and he see the ray of sunlight through his windows. He is contemplating if he is going to get up or just stay in bed for the rest of the day.But he knows he needs to get up because there’s a lot of things that needs his attention today. Like, finally meeting his future wife.Rosalia QuiavaHe knows a lot of things about her even though they’re worlds apart, thanks to all his assets and power, he can deliberately just order his people to dig some information about the woman.And now, she’s finally here. In flesh.Marrying her would give him the right to all the things that his family have work hard for. NameReputationMoneyPowerShe is vital for his future. Everyone will bow down to him the moment he will be bestowed as DIMITRI GUIDOTTI’S successor. All he got to do is marry her, make her sign the contract and the last will of his beloved brother, will be vested upon him.He doesn’t need her approval. She got no choice but to follow him and his orders.Love isn’t
“Oh, my goodnessssss! Espagetting pababa in the morning?!” She was so amaze at how her breakfast look this good. Sa instagram lang sya nakakakita ng ganito ka aesthetically pleasing na pagkain. Pasta bolognese, garlic bread, different sausages, eggs benedict and fresh squeeze juice.Napatawa ang matandang babae na maigi siyang inasikaso. Sumunod naman si Manuel na nakiupo sa hapag.“Enjoy your breakfast Mía” tugon ng Matandang Babae and she digged in. Gutom na gutom na talaga siya.She wasn’t paying attention to all the people around her as of the moment. She treats it like it’s the breakfast and her moments only. She doesn’t care if she eats like there’s no tomorrow. All she care about is her Breakfast.She glanced at Manuel and she saw amusement in his eyes. She just smiles tho she still chews her sausages.She looked at the old lady and mouthed “thank you” while still eating. The old lady just smiles and just nod her head. “Well, good thing she got a big appetite,” the old lad
Manuel heaved a sigh as he’s walking the hall of the west wing. He untangled his necktie, crumpled it and put it inside his pockets. Of all people na pwede utusan sa pagbabantay at pag accomodate kay Rosalia, bakit siya pa?“Cazzo!” He cursed out. It frustrates him even more when he finally meet her in person, the infamous Maria Rosalía Quiava. He already saw her pictures through their informants and some on social media and he won’t deny the fact that she got the looks. But her pictures didn’t do her justice when he met her finally in flesh. She is gorgeous.He scoffs of the thought. He can’t afford to meddle and gushed over a woman who is already bethrothed. And besides, it is his collegue’s property. He must not get involved.His job is done here and the business deal is already closed. He took out his phone and called someone.After few rings ... “My work here is done and I hope this is the last favor of all your favors coz man, this wasted my time.” Tumawa lang ang nasa kab
Milan Malpensa Airport ...Di maiwasang mamangha ni Rosalia ng makarating siya sa Milan sakay ang private plane ni Dimitri.Sinong mag aakala na pribadong eroplano ang masasakyan niya papuntang Italya. Di niya tuloy maiwasang magtanong sa sarili kung ano ba talaga o sino ba talaga si Dimitri Guidottí. She tried searching for his name pero ibang Guidottí ang lumalabas sa internet. Baka bilyonaryo ito at batikang business tycoon O isang sikat na artista? O baka naman isang mafia boss at drug syndicate boss?!Talamak pa naman ang ganoong kalakaran sa Europe. Di niya maiwasang mag alala. Ito na yata ang katapusan ng buhay niya. Naalala niya ang sabi ni Mr. Lorenzo noong una silang magkita, she is “officially a slave” of Dimitri Guidottí.Ang kapal talaga ng lalaking iyon, Si Dimitri na nga ang may utang sa kanya at nangakong babayaran siya tapos eto pa ngayon ang may ganang alipinin siya sa dayuhang lugar na iyon.“Makikita ng lalaking iyon ang hinahanap niya. Gusto talaga ata niya an
Hindi madali ang kanyang ginawang pagsisinungaling sa mga taong malapit sa kanya. Her Council was shocked at di makapaniwala na nag resign siya sa kanyang position. All were asking ano ang kanyang rason sa kanyang biglang pagresign. All she said is mag aabroad na siya and she couldn’t say no to the the opportunity. Everyone congratulates her specially ang kanyang youth counselor na excited yatang mapalitan siya. Napailing nalang siya.After her council, she called up her two besfriends, Ashton and Cheska. Nakipagkita siya sa mga ito. She set up her date with her two bestfriends and pormal na nagpaalam sa mga ito. At first di makapaniwala ang dalawa, Cheska thinks she’s joking and Ashton was just shocked of her sudden news.“Sis, why do I feel that this is not good for you? Why do I feel na parang may mali?” Cheska blurted.Napakunot nalang ang noo niya and all she could do is plaster her most convincing and sweet smile. “Stop smiling you idiot, tell us the truth?!” Sabad ni Asht
“So? Mr. Lorenzo..”“It’s Benécito Lorenzo and I’m not gonna waste my time so let’s go to the best part.” “Rosalía Quiava, you are now officially a slave to Dimitri Guidottí” he said with formality and sarcasm.“What the fuck?” I annoyingly answer.He smirked at my remark.“Anong slave-slave pinagsasabi mo? At anong kinalaman ko kay Dimitri Guidottí?” Naiirita na talaga ako.He chuckled. “Feisty. I like that. No wonder he come up with all this favors and treats. Anyway, all your debts from all different people, has been paid already. From local bank loans to small time business loans. Lahat ng mga pinagkakautangan mo ay bayad na. You need to resign as the current Youth Ambassador of this Barangay and you only have two weeks to pack all your things and settle all matters because you’ll fly to Milan this coming October 4th.” He informed. Teka! Di ako maka sunod! Ano daaaw?! “All legal matters regarding your resignation have been settled already and all your papers needed going to Mil
“Nak, andito na ang bill ng kuryente at tubig. Jusko sabay talagang dumating.” Sabi ng nanay ko pagkaupo sa hapagkainan. Hmm goodmorning kaya muna?“Hmm magkano ba? Bukas magbabayad ako ma” eto na naman ako, akala mo may ipon at kaydaling magsabi na kayang bayaran ang tubig at kuryente, agad-agad.Napangiti si mama sa sagot ko. Ang pinakaayaw ko sa lahat ay ang ma stress ang nanay ko sa bayarin sa bahay. Kaya pag ganitong may kailangang bayaran, ako na ang taya.“Oh siya, mag breakfast ka na at baka ma late ka sa session niyo” sabi niya at pinagtimpla ako ng kape.Hmm isa pa itong buhay ko sa gobyerno. Akala ko yayaman ako dahil malaki ang sweldo pero tangina, puro pighati at utang lang ang na invest ko.Utang. Isang salita pero triggered kaluluwa ko. Paano ko ba mababayaran lahat ng mga utang kong pera sa mundo? Nakakaumay ng kumayod tapos sa kinsenas at katapusan ibabayad mo lang sa utang.Nawalan tuloy ako ng ganang kumain.Inabot ni mama ang kape ko. Sumimsim ako sa mainit na ka
“I’ll be back soon. *Thank u so much for everything. Just, wait for me.”It’s been 2 years and I haven’t heard from him since.How is he? Is he okay? Is he married already? Or turned out gay or something?I’m not sure about the gay part. He was so manly and handsome back then. But what if? Hays, this 5 am thoughts.Asan na kaya si Dimitri? Pagkatapos ng lahat lahat? Kinalimutan na niya ako ng tuluyan? Paano na yung pangako niya?Di ko maiwasang magtananong sa kawalan. Uso naman social media at amfee na ang internet dito sa pilipinas pero bakit ganon? Di ko mahagilap ang social media accounts ng lalaking yun.O baka naman patay na siya? Jusko naman! Wag naman sana! Magbabayad pa daw siya sa akin ng utang niya. Sayang naman yun pagnagkataon. Dalawang taon ng lumipas pero di parin siya nagparamdam. Mga huling habilin niya “just wait for me”. Luh? Asan ako mag hihintay? Saang parte ba ako mag hihintay? Anong concept ang hihintayin ko?Noong andito siya wala naman kaming naging espesyal