Back from Manila:
"Hey, we're leaving now." my brother said while waking me up."Ten more minutes please." I said lazily.Damn. It's five am in the morning yet, I haven't sleep enough."Come on, We can't be late. Dad will scold us."Can he just shut up?!"Ugh! Kuya, please? Lumabas ka na lang?""I can't. Nauna na sila Mom and Dad also Miahri, too. You slept enough so get ready in fifteen minutes."He just left and I got no choice but to move. My suitcase is ready, just the owner is not. Dumeretso ako sa C.R. para mag ayos. I looked at myself in the mirror while brushing my teeth these eyebags were waving but I'm still pretty.Three mins left. For the last time I checked myself and I'm wearing plain white shirt, ripped jeans and white low cut sneakers. I didn't bother to fixed my hair it's in messy bun and lastly, I put a very light make up.I went down stairs looking for my crazy brother we should go now.If I could stay here for a little longer.Nasa sasakyan na si Kuya while waiting for me. Hindi niya ko napansin he's looking at the river so I knocked his window."Oh, I thought I'm waiting for years." he said sarcastically."Whatevs. Let's go na. Dad hates waiting.""Wow! Coming from you? How ironic." natatawang sabi niya.After fourty-seven minutes we arrived at the airport and I saw my mom who's waving at us. Ang bigat ng katawan ko para akong lalagnatin and I regretted now that I worked kaya wala akong tulog."What took you so long?" Mom asked."I was waking her up mukhang gusto niya magpaiwan." nang-aasar na sabi ni Kuya.What a damn."I worked okay? Wala akong tulog, I'm sorry." I apologize.Natawa na lang si Mommy at nag simula na kami mag lakad sa bridge. Pumunta ako sa bintana at pinasalamat ko na wala akong katabi. I just noticed nasa business class kami at ang mag katabi si Kuya and Miahri, Mom and Dad at last solo ko dito ang pwesto ko.Lumilitaw na ang araw nakatingin lang ako sa ulap since, wala naman akong gagawin I want to sleep. Again."Anak, wake up." the voice is familiar so I ignore it."Gumising ka na, we're here in the Philippines."Napabangon ako at ang gumigising sa akin si Dad."Dad? I think I just overslept hehe." "I thought na sumabay ka na sa 'min. You're just here and sleeping." Dad said unbelievably."My bad. Let's go?"Si Daddy ang nagdala ng maleta ko all the way hanggang sa kotse. Pag pasok ko bumungad agad si Kuya at nag simulang asarin ako."My gorgeous sister is always sleepy." "Shut up." pagbabanta ko sa kanya.Tumawa siya at inaasar niya naman si Miahri and Mom.Nakatingin lang ako sa bintana and my body feels heavy as fuck. Tulala lang ako nakatingin lamang ako sa buildings, billboards and cars. Medyo natagalan dahil naabutan kami ng traffic.Another hour just passed nakita ko na ang village namin. Nakikita ko na ang mansion. Masyadong makaagaw pansin dahil napapalibutan ito ng mga bulaklak at malaking gate. The vines embracing the gate and the sides of the mansion which is gumanda lalo."Alis." "Bakit hindi ka sa kabila bumaba?" inis na sabi ko kay Kuya."But I would like to get down to your side." may halong pang-aasar sa sinabi niya.Why do I have this kind of Brother? Buti pa si Miahri mabait."Home sweet home." napatingin ako kay Miahri na sumandal agad sa sofa."Ms. Leisy? How have you been?" masayang bati ko sa maid namin."Ayos lang ho hehe. Na-miss ko ho kayo!"Yumakap sakin si Leigh she really miss me. She's my friend and we treat her as a family. Her personality is Cute but makulit nga lang. And she had a crush kay Kuya!Masyadong charismatic kapatid ko. Kahit alam na may saltik yan.Inaamin ko naman na gwapo si Kuya heartthrob yan well, pareho sila ni Daddy gandang lalaki."Hey, Mauuna na ako call me when the dinner is ready." I'm sure tired from jet lag."Sure sweetie. Take a rest." "Thanks." nginitian ko si Mom saka umakyat.Nasa third floor, dulo ang kwarto ko ang nasa tapat ko ang kay Miahri ang nasa tabi ko naman ang kay Kuya. Sa 1st floor naman ang kwarto nila Mom and Dad."Nasa walk-in-closet na ho ang suitcase niyo." "Thanks, you may leave."Binalik ko ang paningin ko sa labas at narinig ko na nag sara ang pinto. I breathe heavily our garden is my comfort it relaxes me all the time halos isang oras ako nakatingin sa hardin. May malaking fountain sa gitna at nakapalibot ito sa mga dahon. And there is one bench also saw Miahri nag lilibot."Still mesmerized?" tanong ko kaya nagulat siya."Always."My mother is really addicted when it comes to plants.Pinanood ko siya mag ikot knowing that I was still watching her. Looks like she's tired so she sit at the bench sa harap ng fountain."Stop looking at me like that." sabi niya na nakanguso."What? I'm watching the view you know?" natatawang sagot ko.Narinig ko na may tumatawag sa cellphone ko na nakalagay sa bag ko."You should rest, Miahri." sabi ko at kumaway ako sakanya bago ko isara ang bintana.Agad kong kinuha ang cellphone sa bag ko at tinignan ko kung sino ang caller."Mackie, what is it?" tanong ko sa aking secretary."Miss, are you here in Philippines?" nag-aalalang sabi niya."Yes, I just got home." I touched my nose bridge."I think it's a great timing. We have an urgent meeting right now." may halong pag alala sa boses niya."What? Why? What happened?""Just come here Miss. It's better to know here when you arrive."Am I still going? I know what they will say. But I need their opinions.Agad niya binaba ang tawag at napahawak na lang ako sa noo ko.Good timing? Why can't they just fucking let me rest for one day?! Got no choice once again. Fucking great.I took a bath then nag pahinga muna ako saglit after my hair is dry. I open my walk in closet and thinking what am I going to wear.I took my light blue button down polo, black skirt and another pair of white shoes. I did half tucked in on the left side and I choose one of the shades to wear. So I picked the radiation one.Ready to go.Back to work:I took my car keys on my bed side table then pinaikot ko ito sa kamay ko hanggang sa bumaba ako. "Where are you going?" my Dad asked. "Mackie called me. There seems to be a problem so I'm going." I said habang kumukuha ng tubig. "You're a business woman after all." "Stop praising me, Dad." paghihinto ko sa kanya. "What? Isn't true?" he questioned me. "Whatevs. I'll get going, see you then." paalam ko sa kanya. "Stay safe!" "Bye." Nag lalakad ako papunta sa garahe para kunin ko ang kotse ko at iniisip ko ang ama ko.He may be strict, but he is a caring individual. He can't see us in pain because he will punish those who hurt us. He is, after all, protective. I started the engine on the way to the company. Tahimik lang ako masyadong malalim ang iniisip ko at lalong sumakit ang ulo ko nakalimutan ko uminom ng gamot bago umalis. Nabibingi ako sa katahimikan kaya binuksan ko ang speaker ko saka nag soundtrip. "Hello Good Afternoon guys! This is Miguel Terenz your
The meeting:"I've already taken care that case when I was in states for a damn half year." I lazily said. "But he almost killed you—" hindi ko sila pinatapos. Ilang beses ko na natanggap yan from Mr. Han. His overprice of fuel and failure fuels that's why I turned him down because two years ago, Flight PR217 around 875 people, they crashed in London, Heathrow. I was responsible but he is the main reason why his company always turned down. I almost executed in my position but my lawyer defended me. God knows that I'm innocent, well, for other things. "You don't have to worry. One wrong move from Mr. Han, I will deal him alone." "What about the threats?" tanong nila. "As I said, you don't have to worry I handle that son of a bitch." I clenched my fist secretly and trying to be calm sa harap nila. Be careful with your actions Han. You're about to cross the line. Once you do that, let me remind you of what I said when you almost killed me. "Miss?" I was spacing out and wala pa a
Atty. Leon Alexanther Lozano at your service:"You're not my Lawyer. Who are you? Where is Mr. Lozano?" sunod-sunod kong tanong sa lalaki. "But I am a Lozano." he answered. He's... Nevermind. "Don't make me laugh." I sarcastically replied. "Then don't believe me. Simple as that." What a fucking arrogant. "Then I will call my original Lawyer." I quickly dial my phone to call Mr. Lozano After five rings he finally answered my calls."Mr. Forsythe, who is this man that he said he is a Lozano?" hindi ko pinahalata ang inis ko at pinakalma ko ang sarili ko. "Oh, that man? He's my son. He took over the Law Firm because I retired months ago." he happily said. Napatingin ako sa kanya at kamukha niya nga ang Tatay niya. No way. No fucking way. "Really? I thought it was an imposter." "My son is the new CEO of Ace Law Firm. He'll help you at any cost." Mr. Lozano is kinda suspicious the way he talked. Or I'm just being a paranoid? "You can trust him the way you trust me Miss Chairw
Neighbors:"About Han Sung Min's case two years ago, I will reopened it under my circumstances."I just stared at him, bewildered. I know he's a great lawyer, and I believe he can't let his client lose."I'm a lawyer, and I'll utilize my contacts to bring him to justice."I sense a powerful energy around him, as if he wants to kill Mr. Han, and Mr. Forsythe has informed me that he is brutal when it comes to the law. That is why he was dubbed "King of the Law.""Was he threatening you?""Unfortunately, every single day." I said."He truly wants to destroy you, huh? Only you? Not your employees?" he inquired once again."My employees are also included. They are scared as hell."I saw him stuffing papers into his briefcase. Our mission appears to have been completed. We both stood up at the same time, and he extended his hands once more."It's pleasure to meet you, I'll look forward to work with you."I shake his hands gently."Same here Mr. Lozano. I'll look forward to work with you too
Famous Hollywood Actor, Rigel Nyx Caelum:After twenty minutes, lumabas na ako and I was preparing for hoodie, sweatpants my skin care routine when someone rang the doorbell.I'm wearing a blue royal bathrobe. Inayos ko muna sarili ko at binuksan ko na ang pinto."Kuya?!" medyo tumaas ang boses ko."Hello, Rus!"Pumasok agad siya at tinignan ko muna kung may tao sa labas bago ko sinira ang pinto. He was dressed in all black, including the mask, and he wore glasses. Lumapit ako sa kanya pinaghahampas ko siya sa inis."What are you doing here?!" sigaw ko sa kanya."The paparazzi are chasing me!" sigaw niya pabalik sa akin"May ginawa ka na naman na scandal, ano?" hinampas ko siya sa braso."What? Hindi kaya!" depensa niya."Then why are you being chased?!""I don't know either!"Nag sisigawan na kami na biglang kinuha niya ang remote saka binuksan ang TV."Breaking News! Does the famous actor Rigel Nyx Caelum have a secret non-celebrity girlfriend?!"Nag flash sa TV na may babaeng blu
Signing Event: It's funny though. Hindi kasi pwede gumala si Kuya kasi pre-debut niya he needs to stay so I find it weird. He's bored kaya tumatakas siya on the bakod, I am the lookout baka kasi mahuli kami ng bantay and Miahri is the one to distract Mom and Dad. Naawa kami kay Kuya kasi he super miss his friends. Kuya Rigel is very serious when he acts on screen when he doesn't, para siyang gago malakas ang tama. But he got the title of The Nation's heartthrob. Because all women fall for him. But he really knows how to handle professionalism when it comes to events. Heartthrob? No. No way. And one time, the female model didn't show up sa commercial shooting nila. Wala silang replacement so my clever brother called me until he gave me a necklace from my favorite designer brand na gagawin nilang commercial so nauto niya ako. Wala akong passion sa pag-arte at ayaw ko ipalam ang identity ko kaya nilibre ko ang whole staff ng trip to Japan. Why do I possess this kind of power? At
Family Intros: Dad and Mr. Forsythe were friends together with my uncle at weird ang friendship nila, like this. Matagal ko nang kilala ang pamilya niya pero pangalan lang ang kilala ko. Hindi ko sila maintindihan. May tatlong lalaki na lumapit at dalawang babae sa amin. "This is my wife, Luciana." Ngumiti ako sa kanya at tinignan ko si Mom mukhang magkakasundo itong dalawa. "These are my three sons, Leon Alexanther, Logan Nicholas and Lucius Somnus. And this my youngest daughter, Forest Davina." Nakipag shake hands kami sa kanila then my father introduced us to them. "Nice meeting you all, Let me introduce you to my family." Dad said while laughing. "This is my beautiful wife, Miracle Grace." Hinampas ni Mom si Dad. Feeling teenager. "This is my eldest son, Rigel Nyx." "Ah! The famous actor! Nice meeting you. You're really handsome in person. I really loved your movie, Loving you 'til death." Mr. Forsythe is happy to see my brother. "Why, thank you. I really appreciated
New start: "Hello, Miss Caelum?" bati nung lalaki. "Hey, who are you?" nakangiting tanong ko. "Let me introduce myself, I'm Enzo Park from Ace Law Firm." he said. Nakipag shake hands ako sa kanya then he asked me. "Can I have your autograph? I'm a big fan of yours." he shyly smiles. Come on, I'm not a celebrity. "Please? You may not a celebrity but you had a quiet beauty." Enzo compliments. "Stop fluttering me Enzo." Kinuha ko ang hawak niyang pen at paper at pinirmahan ko. Binigay ko sa kanya at mukhang excited talaga siya. "Wow it's beautiful. Thanks Ms. Caelum." "You're welcome Mr. Park." Laking ngiti siya umalis at nilapitan ko ang pamilya ko. They're busy talking about life, after the party's over umuwi na sila. "We'll get going sweetie." Mom kissed my cheek. "Take care, text me when you got home." I said. "Ako din, text kita pag nakauwi na ako." singit ni Kuya. "So epal." sabi ko kaya napalakas ang tawa ni Daddy. Hinatid ko sila sa labas at hinintay silang makaa
New start: "Hello, Miss Caelum?" bati nung lalaki. "Hey, who are you?" nakangiting tanong ko. "Let me introduce myself, I'm Enzo Park from Ace Law Firm." he said. Nakipag shake hands ako sa kanya then he asked me. "Can I have your autograph? I'm a big fan of yours." he shyly smiles. Come on, I'm not a celebrity. "Please? You may not a celebrity but you had a quiet beauty." Enzo compliments. "Stop fluttering me Enzo." Kinuha ko ang hawak niyang pen at paper at pinirmahan ko. Binigay ko sa kanya at mukhang excited talaga siya. "Wow it's beautiful. Thanks Ms. Caelum." "You're welcome Mr. Park." Laking ngiti siya umalis at nilapitan ko ang pamilya ko. They're busy talking about life, after the party's over umuwi na sila. "We'll get going sweetie." Mom kissed my cheek. "Take care, text me when you got home." I said. "Ako din, text kita pag nakauwi na ako." singit ni Kuya. "So epal." sabi ko kaya napalakas ang tawa ni Daddy. Hinatid ko sila sa labas at hinintay silang makaa
Family Intros: Dad and Mr. Forsythe were friends together with my uncle at weird ang friendship nila, like this. Matagal ko nang kilala ang pamilya niya pero pangalan lang ang kilala ko. Hindi ko sila maintindihan. May tatlong lalaki na lumapit at dalawang babae sa amin. "This is my wife, Luciana." Ngumiti ako sa kanya at tinignan ko si Mom mukhang magkakasundo itong dalawa. "These are my three sons, Leon Alexanther, Logan Nicholas and Lucius Somnus. And this my youngest daughter, Forest Davina." Nakipag shake hands kami sa kanila then my father introduced us to them. "Nice meeting you all, Let me introduce you to my family." Dad said while laughing. "This is my beautiful wife, Miracle Grace." Hinampas ni Mom si Dad. Feeling teenager. "This is my eldest son, Rigel Nyx." "Ah! The famous actor! Nice meeting you. You're really handsome in person. I really loved your movie, Loving you 'til death." Mr. Forsythe is happy to see my brother. "Why, thank you. I really appreciated
Signing Event: It's funny though. Hindi kasi pwede gumala si Kuya kasi pre-debut niya he needs to stay so I find it weird. He's bored kaya tumatakas siya on the bakod, I am the lookout baka kasi mahuli kami ng bantay and Miahri is the one to distract Mom and Dad. Naawa kami kay Kuya kasi he super miss his friends. Kuya Rigel is very serious when he acts on screen when he doesn't, para siyang gago malakas ang tama. But he got the title of The Nation's heartthrob. Because all women fall for him. But he really knows how to handle professionalism when it comes to events. Heartthrob? No. No way. And one time, the female model didn't show up sa commercial shooting nila. Wala silang replacement so my clever brother called me until he gave me a necklace from my favorite designer brand na gagawin nilang commercial so nauto niya ako. Wala akong passion sa pag-arte at ayaw ko ipalam ang identity ko kaya nilibre ko ang whole staff ng trip to Japan. Why do I possess this kind of power? At
Famous Hollywood Actor, Rigel Nyx Caelum:After twenty minutes, lumabas na ako and I was preparing for hoodie, sweatpants my skin care routine when someone rang the doorbell.I'm wearing a blue royal bathrobe. Inayos ko muna sarili ko at binuksan ko na ang pinto."Kuya?!" medyo tumaas ang boses ko."Hello, Rus!"Pumasok agad siya at tinignan ko muna kung may tao sa labas bago ko sinira ang pinto. He was dressed in all black, including the mask, and he wore glasses. Lumapit ako sa kanya pinaghahampas ko siya sa inis."What are you doing here?!" sigaw ko sa kanya."The paparazzi are chasing me!" sigaw niya pabalik sa akin"May ginawa ka na naman na scandal, ano?" hinampas ko siya sa braso."What? Hindi kaya!" depensa niya."Then why are you being chased?!""I don't know either!"Nag sisigawan na kami na biglang kinuha niya ang remote saka binuksan ang TV."Breaking News! Does the famous actor Rigel Nyx Caelum have a secret non-celebrity girlfriend?!"Nag flash sa TV na may babaeng blu
Neighbors:"About Han Sung Min's case two years ago, I will reopened it under my circumstances."I just stared at him, bewildered. I know he's a great lawyer, and I believe he can't let his client lose."I'm a lawyer, and I'll utilize my contacts to bring him to justice."I sense a powerful energy around him, as if he wants to kill Mr. Han, and Mr. Forsythe has informed me that he is brutal when it comes to the law. That is why he was dubbed "King of the Law.""Was he threatening you?""Unfortunately, every single day." I said."He truly wants to destroy you, huh? Only you? Not your employees?" he inquired once again."My employees are also included. They are scared as hell."I saw him stuffing papers into his briefcase. Our mission appears to have been completed. We both stood up at the same time, and he extended his hands once more."It's pleasure to meet you, I'll look forward to work with you."I shake his hands gently."Same here Mr. Lozano. I'll look forward to work with you too
Atty. Leon Alexanther Lozano at your service:"You're not my Lawyer. Who are you? Where is Mr. Lozano?" sunod-sunod kong tanong sa lalaki. "But I am a Lozano." he answered. He's... Nevermind. "Don't make me laugh." I sarcastically replied. "Then don't believe me. Simple as that." What a fucking arrogant. "Then I will call my original Lawyer." I quickly dial my phone to call Mr. Lozano After five rings he finally answered my calls."Mr. Forsythe, who is this man that he said he is a Lozano?" hindi ko pinahalata ang inis ko at pinakalma ko ang sarili ko. "Oh, that man? He's my son. He took over the Law Firm because I retired months ago." he happily said. Napatingin ako sa kanya at kamukha niya nga ang Tatay niya. No way. No fucking way. "Really? I thought it was an imposter." "My son is the new CEO of Ace Law Firm. He'll help you at any cost." Mr. Lozano is kinda suspicious the way he talked. Or I'm just being a paranoid? "You can trust him the way you trust me Miss Chairw
The meeting:"I've already taken care that case when I was in states for a damn half year." I lazily said. "But he almost killed you—" hindi ko sila pinatapos. Ilang beses ko na natanggap yan from Mr. Han. His overprice of fuel and failure fuels that's why I turned him down because two years ago, Flight PR217 around 875 people, they crashed in London, Heathrow. I was responsible but he is the main reason why his company always turned down. I almost executed in my position but my lawyer defended me. God knows that I'm innocent, well, for other things. "You don't have to worry. One wrong move from Mr. Han, I will deal him alone." "What about the threats?" tanong nila. "As I said, you don't have to worry I handle that son of a bitch." I clenched my fist secretly and trying to be calm sa harap nila. Be careful with your actions Han. You're about to cross the line. Once you do that, let me remind you of what I said when you almost killed me. "Miss?" I was spacing out and wala pa a
Back to work:I took my car keys on my bed side table then pinaikot ko ito sa kamay ko hanggang sa bumaba ako. "Where are you going?" my Dad asked. "Mackie called me. There seems to be a problem so I'm going." I said habang kumukuha ng tubig. "You're a business woman after all." "Stop praising me, Dad." paghihinto ko sa kanya. "What? Isn't true?" he questioned me. "Whatevs. I'll get going, see you then." paalam ko sa kanya. "Stay safe!" "Bye." Nag lalakad ako papunta sa garahe para kunin ko ang kotse ko at iniisip ko ang ama ko.He may be strict, but he is a caring individual. He can't see us in pain because he will punish those who hurt us. He is, after all, protective. I started the engine on the way to the company. Tahimik lang ako masyadong malalim ang iniisip ko at lalong sumakit ang ulo ko nakalimutan ko uminom ng gamot bago umalis. Nabibingi ako sa katahimikan kaya binuksan ko ang speaker ko saka nag soundtrip. "Hello Good Afternoon guys! This is Miguel Terenz your
Back from Manila:"Hey, we're leaving now." my brother said while waking me up. "Ten more minutes please." I said lazily. Damn. It's five am in the morning yet, I haven't sleep enough. "Come on, We can't be late. Dad will scold us." Can he just shut up?! "Ugh! Kuya, please? Lumabas ka na lang?" "I can't. Nauna na sila Mom and Dad also Miahri, too. You slept enough so get ready in fifteen minutes." He just left and I got no choice but to move. My suitcase is ready, just the owner is not. Dumeretso ako sa C.R. para mag ayos. I looked at myself in the mirror while brushing my teeth these eyebags were waving but I'm still pretty. Three mins left. For the last time I checked myself and I'm wearing plain white shirt, ripped jeans and white low cut sneakers. I didn't bother to fixed my hair it's in messy bun and lastly, I put a very light make up.I went down stairs looking for my crazy brother we should go now. If I could stay here for a little longer. Nasa sasakyan na si Kuya whi