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2021-12-05 09:01:57Thank you for your time.
Eh? Was that a compliment?
It was past six in the evening when Jeremiah and I bid our goodbyes to the sisters and children. I fought the urge to stay and spend more time with Israel because I could not do it. May trabaho pa ako bukas.
"You okay? You seem silent," aniya.
"I'm fine. Ikaw ba?"
I was fine now that I left Israel knowing she would be safe there. Hindi ko pa alam kung kailan ulit kami magkikita but surely we would.
"I'm more concerned of you. You talked to Hans, didn't you?"
"Paano mo nalaman?"
"I was watching you the whole time."
"You're being creepy again." I rolled my eyes.
"Ganu'n? 'Di ba pwedeng curious lang ako sa pinag-usapan niyo? Who knows Hans might have bad intention?"
"He wants to offer me a job."
"What job?"
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Dumating ang kanyang order kaya natigil 'yong usapan namin. Kahit papaano ay nakahinga ako nang maluwag. He ordered a black coffee. 'Di bagay sa kulay ng balat niya.He was about to sip a coffee when I asked him."What about me reconsidering your job offer?"'Di siya natuloy sa pag-inom. He brought down his mug and turned to me with his deep brown eyes."What made you change your mind?""I was thinking I need a part time job. Kung meron lang naman at kung puwede pa. By any chance?"He relaxed on his seat. An impressed smile appeared beside his lips."Are you free tomorrow?" He asked instead."No. May trabaho pa ako.""When will you be available?""I guess Saturday. How about that?"He nodded. "Meet me this Saturday, eight in the morning. My secretary will contact you so she will inform you where we will meet."Kumuha ako ng calling card at binigay 'yon sa kanya. For sure wala siyang contact informati
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-05Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Labing-lima
Nag-resign ako sa dati kong trabaho tulad ng gustong mangyari ni Hans. I underwent training before he charged me as the new chef to his new restaurant in Manila.Sobrang bilis ng pangyayari. Parang kahapon lang nagtatrabaho pa ako sa isang fast food chain, ngayon nasa restaurant na talaga. Malakihan pa!"I'm Sheika Fernando. Nice to meet you all," pakilala ko sa lahat bilang isa sa mga chefs dito sa resto ni Hans. "I hope we can get along well. Our mission is to give our customers the service they can't find from other restaurants."Mabuti nalang maraming option ang kursong kinuha ko. It was helpful. I was an instant chef in this restaurant.Nagsimula na kaming magtrabaho. This wasn't the usual job I got used to but somehow it didn't give me any regret. Mas malaki ang sahod dito. Sobra pa sa perang kailangan ko.My goal was to buy a land property first before I would design my own house. B
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-06Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Labing-Anim
Hans went home and saw Jans busy typing on his laptop. His younger brother glanced at him and continued what he was doing. "I heard you hired a new chef in our restaurant?" Jans told him. "You heard it right." "But why? Didn't you like Chef Vito already?" Hindi kaagad nakasagot si Hans. It was probably because he could not tell Jans what his reasons were why he wanted to hire Sheika. No, he wasn't attracted. Probably he was just challenged. She has been rejecting him for few times without a hint of regret in her eyes. That was bold of her. Ang daming gustong pumasok sa kompanya niya pero ang babaeng 'to mas mabilis pa sa alas kwatro kung maka-reject. Recalling what happened, Hans overheard Sheika's conversation with the staff. He thought she desperately needed a job so he told his secretary to offer Sheika a job. But to his amusement, she was conceited. Scammer pala,
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-06Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Labing-Pito
Sheika's POVNight shift ako ngayon so I decided to visit Israel and spend my day with her. Noong huli kong bisita 'di kami masyadong nagkakasama kasi nandoon si Jeremiah. Mother Superior adviced me na huwag akong masyadong maglapit lapit kay Israel kapag may kasama ako para 'di nila maisipang magkamukha kami ng anak ko. Sumunod naman ako kasi para lang din 'yon sa bata."Nay, kailan niyo po ako iuuwi sa atin?" Tanong ni Israel nang nagkaroon kami ng private time para sa isa't isa."Ayaw mo na ba dito, 'nak?" Tanong ko at hinawi ang buhok niya."Gusto ko po dito, Nay, pero gusto ko pong kasama ka."Malungkot akong ngumiti. I also wanted to be with her. Kung kaya ko lang. Kung puwede lang. Kaso hindi pa ako handa."Tiis ka nalang muna dito, 'nak ha? Sorry if I have to leave you here."Nagbaba siya ng tingin. I felt a pang in my chest. Niyakap ko si Israel habang pinipigilan ang sariling umiyak.The truth was I was scared o
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-07Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Labing-Walo
Nakapag in na ako sa machine na nagrerecord ng attendance namin. After that I proceeded to my locker and put my uniforms on. Nagtali ako ng buhok para maayos tignan at saka nagsuot ng toque. When I felt satisfied with myself, lumabas na ako at nagtungo sa kitchen. "Good evening, Chef," bati ni Alas. "Good evening, Alas. Nakapag-log out na ba si Chef Vito?" "Yes po, Chef." "Si Donny ba day off niya ngayon?" "Morning shift po, Chef. Bale lima pa rin tayo sa kusina." "That's good to hear. Shall we start na? What's our menu for today?" Maayos ang pakikitungo sa akin ng mga kasamahan ko. Masaya akong nagtatrabaho kasi hindi sila toxic. Wala rin akong nababalitaang may natanggal dito dahil sa personal issue. Nagtutulungan sila dito. Walang palamangan. It was past ten in the evening when we were done cooking. Sabado naman ngayon kaya maluwag ang schedule namin. Hindi kami gaano ka pagod lalo na't gabi ngayon. "Pahinga
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-07Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Labing-Siyam
"How long have you been donating in St. Claire?" Hans suddenly asked me.Nakaupo kami sa magkabilaang pinto sa backseat. I still wanted to give ourselves space as a sign of respect for him. Boss ko pa rin siya."For about three years," sabi ko.Magtatatlong taon na si Israel. Simula noong inuwi ko siya roon, tuloy tuloy ang bigayan ko. Even in those times I didn't have a job yet."You said you don't have a business. Is there any reason why you are supporting that orphanage financially?"I looked outside the window and watched the people patiently waiting for a bus or a cab to ride on. The night was dark yet the street was still busy.Gusto ko sanang i-dismiss ang topic na 'yon. Palagi nilang tinatanong kung bakit ako nagdo-donate sa bahay-ampunan gayong wala naman akong kinalaman doon. Napaisip ako. Did businessmen only donate to the orphanage because it was their obligation? Hindi ba sila nagdo-donate kasi may malasakit sila and not because
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-08Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Dalawampu
Hans' POV"Uuwi na ba tayo, Sir Hans, o may gagawin ka pa?" Mr. Ladesma asked, my driver."Just take me home, Manong," I replied and heaved a sigh.I didn't know what came into my mind why I offered her another favor. Was I being too nice to her? It was true that my people resided in a compound but to ask her if she would like to occupy the vacant property was another thing. I was being creepy again."Naku, Sir Hans mukhang malala na 'yan."I looked at Mr. Ladesma who looked back at me through the mirror.I remained silent on my seat. I could still feel her presence even if she was gone now. Her sweet scent filled the air that reminded me of a wild rose and lotus flower.She was like a wild rose full of prickles in order to defend herself. Nobody was able to touch her or they would bleed. Yet, she was also a lotus flower that came
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-08Dare Me, Mr. CEO Kabanata Dalawampu't Isa
Third POV"I'll call you when I'm done inside," Hans told Mr. Ladesma, his driver."Yes, Sir Hans."Hans stepped out the car and preened his suit. He ran his fingers through his hair. The morning breeze blew against him as the leaves sang with glee.Schedule niya ngayon na bumisita sa bahay-ampunan. May dala siyang suitcase para ibigay 'yon sa Mother Superior.Matagal ng nagdo-donate si Hans sa St. Claire. Noong una ay parte iyon ng charity niya pero ngayon he realized the only way he could help St. Claire was to support it financially. Kahit hindi na parte ng charity. Gusto niya lang tulungan ang mga batang bumangon at maging successful, at patunayan sa kanilang mga magulang o kamag-anak na may magandang dulot ang pag-abanduna sa kanila. Perhaps not all parents wanted to abandon them. Wala lang ibang choice dahil 'di rin sila kayang buhayin.Bina
Huling Na-update : 2021-12-09
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The car arrived outside St. Claire's big gate. Pinagbuksan si Hans ni Tacio ng pinto at lumabas kaagad ang binata. He tugged his tux down and preened his hair."Good morning, Sir Hans!" bati ng guwardiya sa kaniya nang nakangiti."Good morning," he replied, emotionless.Pumasok na siya sa loob ng St. Claire. Sinalubong siya ng tanawing ang mga bata ay abala sa pagtatanim at paglilinis ng bakuran. He roamed his eyes around, wondering if he could see a familiar face of a woman.Lumabas ang mga madre mula sa kusina. Kaagad nilang nakita si Hans na nakatayo 'di kalayuan mula sa kanila."Sir Hans!" nagagalak nilang tawag.Hans looked at them. Tipid siyang ngumiti saka tinaas lang ang kamay."Good morning, Sir Hans," bati ng mga madre sabay yuko sa koreano. Ganoon din ang ginawa ng binata."Good morning. I just made a sudden visit," Hans stated,
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Sheika went home straight and checked her bank account. Lagpas limampung libo na rin ang naipon niyang pera. Maybe that was enough to buy a lot or kahit downpayment lang muna. Naghanap siya online ng binibentang lupain. Puwede na siguro ang malapit sa dagat. Puwedeng maglaro doon si Israel. She found one pero sold na pala. Sayang naunahan na siya. It was even perfect for sunset viewing. Sa baybayin kung saan doon lulubog ang araw. May kumatok sa pinto niya. She closed her laptop and stood up. Pinagbuksan niya kung sino man iyon. Bumungad ang pagmumukha ni Immanuel. He was sad, or more like felt sorry for Sheika. "I'm all ears, Sheika," ani Immanuel. Tipid na ngumiti ang dalaga at bumalik sa kaniyang higaan. She sat on the edge of her bed, Immanuel followed. "Isaiah can't tell me what happened to you. It would be better if I'll ask you directly."
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Vans, who was sitting comfortably on his chair, slid the paper against the table, reaching it towards Sheika who was standing across from him."I have signed your resignation letter, Chef Fernando. I hope it will give you peace," Vans stated and brought his legs down. Tumayo siya at inayos ang kaniyang necktie. "It's an honor to work with you. For the short span of time I have witnessed how incredible you are as an employee. I am saddened for your sudden resignation but I can't hold you if you really want to go. I respect your personal issues."Yumuko si Sheika sa harap ni Vans."Thank you, Sir Vans. I know things aren't good between us but I still respect you as a person.""May I know what is your next plan? Are you planning to look for another job?""I don't have any plans yet, Sir Vans, but this is for the better.""Won't you regret resigning?"Sheika s
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Pumasok na si Sheika at dala na niya ang resignation letter. Alam naman niyang wala si Sir Vans ngayon pero nagbabasakali pa rin siya. Wala kasing sekretarya ang koreanong 'yon unlike kay Hans. Iaabot nalang sana niya sa sekretarya."Magreresign ka na pala, chef? Bakit naman?" tanong ni Donny na nalungkot nang mabalitaan ang pag-resign ng chef."May kailangan lang akong asikasuhin. Ayoko namang madamay ang restaurant dahil doon.""Eh kailan ka babalik, chef? Mamimiss ka namin dito."Malulungkot din naman si Sheika sa pag-alis niya. Napamahal na siya sa restaurant. But some things were needed to end before they break and hurt her.Sheika smiled weakly. "I'm not sure, Donny. But, I'm really honored to work with you all. I can say I grow as a person and also as a chef. Marami akong natutunan mula sa inyo."May namuong luha sa mata ni Donny. Pinalis niya kaagad iyon at ngumiti
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"Your Appa told me you once handled your restaurant and now you're taking over the company," pahayag ni Ms. Ryu habang mabagal na ngumuya ng kaniyang pagkain. Ang dalawang kamay ay abala sa paghihiwa ng lutong karne."Yes, but he let Vans run the restaurant instead. He kicked me out of the restaurant."Natigil sa pagnguya si Ms. Ryu dahil sa narinig. Ang pagkakaalam niya, sabi ni Lans Estrabo sa kaniya ay si Hans ang umalis sa restaurant dahil gusto niyang patakbuhin ang real estate nilang negosyo. Sino ba talaga ang nagsasabi ng totoo?"Is that so? Maybe you did something to displease him," tantiyadong sabi ng dalaga."I never, not even once, I failed Appa. Things have changed now.""I'm sorry to hear that."Nilapag ni Ms. Ryu ang kaniyang kubyertos."Is there something I can help?" she asked him.She wanted to help beca
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Nakabalik na ng restaurant si Vans at tulad ng sabi ni Hera sa kaniya ay hihintayin siya. But when he saw her, he was filled with surprise."I thought you went home already, Hera," Vans said, knitting his brows in confusion. Natagpuan niya ang dalaga na nakaupo mag-isa sa isang mesa.Hera faked a sweet smile and stood up. Yumuko ito silbi bilang galang. "I told you I will wait for you here, Sir Vans. It's okay.""God, you took all the troubles for me. Anyway, what is it that you want from me?"Gustong matawa ni Hera dahil sa choice of word ni Vans. As if she wanted something from him. Like a thing.Hera took a deep breath. "Can we talk in private?"Muli na namang nabigla si Vans. This woman was full of surprises! How far can she go for him? Hmm.Vans smirked. "Yeah, sure."Vans led the way to the private room. Su
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Natagpuan ni Isaiah si Sheika na nakaupo sa gilid ng gusali at umiiyak. Agad niya itong nilapitan at pinatayo. He took her into her arms and consoled her.Umiyak lang si Sheika sa bisig ni Isaiah habang ang binata naman ay tahimik lang na pinapatahan ang pinsan. His heart was breaking into pieces. Hindi niya kayang tignan ang dalaga na nasasaktan."I'm here now," pagpapatahan niya sa umiiyak na babae.Dalawang minuto rin silang nagyakapan. Bumitaw si Sheika sa pagkakayakap at nagpunas ng luha sa pisngi. Tinulungan naman siya ng pinsan niya."Let's go home?" marahang tanong ni Isaiah. Gustuhin man niyang magtanong kung ano ang nangyari pero ayaw niyang masaktan ulit ang dalaga.Tumango lang si Sheika at 'di na nagsalita. She was led to Isaiah's car."I already cooked our dinner. Sabay na tayong kumain," wika ni Isaiah at ngumiti. Kahit 'yon lang ay maibsan man lang niya ang
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Silence occupied the space between them. Nasa labas pa naman sila ng restaurant. Maraming taong dumadaan sa kanila, at ang ilaw galing sa mga poste ay para bang nanonood sa kaganapan ngayon.Gumilid ang sulok ng labi ni Hera at humalukipkip siya. "Nandito ka pa pala. I wonder how you survive working here," Hera uttered as she looked down on Sheika."I simply love what I am doing without dragging people down," Sheika taunted back. "How about you? Are you happy staining someone's name just to get what you want?""Honestly? Yes, and I won't give up until you beg me to spare your life."Napangiti si Sheika, goading her. Ngayon ay alam na niya kung ano ang problema ni Hera. She was self-entitled."Talaga ba? I won't wonder why the Big Boss dislikes me. Ikaw ang pasimuno ng lahat.""Kung sana hindi mo na tinanggap ang alok ni Sir Hans, baka payapa pa ang buhay mo ngayon. Why don
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Hans told Hera to go home. Bagaman ang sabi ng sekretarya ay uuwi siya, ginawa niya ang pinapagawa sa kanya ng Big Boss.—ang susihin kung ano ang totoong nangyari kay Vans. Hera entered the restaurant proudly. Para bang siya ang may-ari nito. Sino ba ang makakapagsabi na magiging parte talaga siya ng restaurant? She could marry Hans Estrabo. "Miss Hera," bati ni Alas sa kanya nang makita siya nito. Hera chinned up, expressing how high she thought of herself. Ngumiti naman si Alas kahit na gusto nalang niyang tawanan si Hera. Feeling boss. "Is Sir Vans here?" maarte nitong tanong. Hinawi niya ang kaniyang buhok na sumaway agad sa hangin. "Mamayang hating gabi pa 'yon dito, Miss Hera. 'Di niyo ba kasama si Sir Hans?" "May dinner date siya with Ms. Ryu." "Ah, gano'n ba? Eh dapat umuwi ka na, Miss Hera." "Why do you care?" She
