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Chapter 37: Pity
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A sudden knock on her door made Charlie stopped fixing herself on the mirror. She glanced at the small clock on her bedside table and groaned inwardly. Late na siya ulit sa pagpasok sa opisina pero may umiistorbo na naman sa kanya. “Come in, the door’s open and I’m decent,” sabi niya, muling itinuloy ang pag-aayos. Madaling araw na siyang umuwi kanina mula sa Gold Hotel. After she was attacked last night and had another dreadful conversation with Gael, kinailangan niyang magkaroon ng oras para umiyak. She wanted to have time to be weak, to be vulnerable and to grieve for the things she might loss if she wouldn’t come up with a plan to save the cruise line. It was cut short though because she promised Levi that breakfast chat. After Levi finished his breakfast and went to the pre-school, she went ahead and cried again. She was a crying mess the whole night. She felt like she’s inadequate and incompetent to be the leader of SSL. She felt like every single plan, both serious and crazy
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Pagod na umupo si Charlie sa executive chair sa opisina niya. She had been to three different banks just this morning, but all the same—they refused to consider her loan. Heck! They didn’t even gave her a chance to explain or hear out her plan on how will they pay the loan. They just rejected her outright like she’s some penniless start-up businesswoman who doesn’t have a penny on her name.She’s a Sandejas for goodness’ sake! She still owns the biggest shipping lines in the country! They’re experiencing a little setback now but still, she still has her name and money.How could they treat her like trash? Like she’s some kind of a leper who must be avoided at all times!She leaned on the back rest of the chair and closed her eyes, frustration, pity and worry drowning her all at once. Kanina pa niya gustong umiyak, pinipigilan lang niya. She knew if she’d allow herself to cry now, baka hindi na siya tumigil.The past two days had been too much. Idagdag pang ginigigil siya ni Gael sa n
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Charlie was instantly greeted by Rancho Italianos staff when she arrived at the restaurant. The staff know her and her family well because the owners are a family friend. It was also their go-to restaurant since she and Caleb were kids kaya kilala sila ng mga staff doon. Maya-maya pa, iginiya na siya ng isa sa mga waiter sa hilera ng mga private rooms na naroon. The waiter stopped at the third door and gently opened the door for her. She took in a sharp breath before entering the room. Agad na bumungad sa kanya ang bulto ng isang lalaki na hindi nalalayo sa edad ng Daddy niya. He was sitting on one of the chairs facing the table set-up, drinking from his wine glass. He seemed lost in thought for a moment. But when he saw her, agad itong tumayo. “Y-you must be Ms. Charlize Sandejas,” anito, ngumiti. She forced a smile. “I am. And you must be Mr. Stanley Dominguez,” pormal na sagot niya. Lalomg lumawak ang ngiti ng lalaki. “Stanley. Just call me Stanley, Ms. Sandejas,” anito, humakb
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“Hello! Hello!” singhal ni Gael sa kausap sa kabilang linya. Mabilis niyang tinignan ang cellphone niya. He quickly cursed when he realized na binabaan siya ni Charlize ng tawag!He dialed her number again but his call won’t go through. He did that twice, but the same, his call won’t go through. It seems like she blocked him off of her phone. He scoffed bago gigil na initsa ang cellphone niya sa office table niya.“The guts of that woman!” he said, cursing under his breath.Kanina nang malaman niya na kahapon pa na-aprrove ang request for payment extension ng SSL Cruise Line, he wanted to tear the whole office apart! He just knew that it was one of the board of directors who betrayed him. They are the only ones who has that power to manipulate things inside the bank. He knew it. He just fcking knew it!Noong unang board meeting pa lang nila, alam na niyang hindi siya tanggap ng mga ito. Bakit hindi, biglaan ang naging transaksyon nila ni Jones. He just knew that some stranger taking
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Agad na nagsalubong ang mga kilay ni Gael dahil sa sinabing pangalan ng lalaki. The name sounded familiar yet… His head throbbed, more painful this time. But he willed his logic not to falter. He briefly closed his eyes and tried to recall where did he hear that name.No. He didn’t hear it, he read the name somewhere.Right. He read that name from the investigation report about him.“Samaniego. You’re my former boss?” takang-tanong niya sa lalaki nang magmulat siya, naguguluhan pa rin.The man chuckled and murmured something he did not catch. “I’m not your former boss, Gael. My Dad was your former boss.”“Eric Samaniego?” sambit niya, frowning after.He didn’t know where it come from. He doesn’t recall much of the investigation report given to him. It says he doesn't have close friends that's why his focus were on the Sandejas family. Kaya naman maski siya nagulat when the name just popped inside his head!“That’s the name of my Dad,” anang lalaki.“And who you are to me?” he quickly
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“What’s this?” takang-tanong ni Jasmine kay Charlie habang hawak ang isang envelope.“Why don’t you open it to find out,” ani Charlie, pilya pang ngumiti bago sumimsim sa baso ng juice na nakasilbi sa harap niya.She was at Jasmine and Gray’s house. After visiting the SSL Cruise, doon siya dumiretso. Ayaw na niya kasing patagalin pa ang surprise niya para kina Jasmine at Gray.She watched as Jasmine eased out the card from the envelope. Ilang sandali pa, malakas itong napasinghap at nag-angat ng tingin sa kanya.”T-this is a baby shower invitation… for my baby,” nanlalaki ang mga matang sabi ng matalik niyang kaibigan. “Binibigyan mo ng baby shower ang baby namin ni Gray?”Masigla siyang tumango. “Yes at hindi ka pwedeng tumanggi.” Tumayo siya mula sa garden set na kinauupuan niya sa lanai ta tumabi sa kaibigan. “Please indulge me, Jas. I never had one with Levi. At saka your baby girl needs all the love she could get. Allow me, us, to shower her with all gifts before she’s born. Plea
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For a moment, Charlie’s mind was filled with haze. She cannot think of any logical explanation how the hell Gael ended up inside her fitting room… and has helped zipped her clothes up!Lalong nanlaki ang mata niya sa naisip.He zipped up my clothes, she thought. Oh my god!He just had a glimpse of her damn bare back! She didn’t even wear her brassiere that day, she just had he Nippies on. And Gael just…“Oh my, god!” she groaned in utter disbelief.She cannot believe she allowed Gael, her very own enemy, to have a partial free view of her naked body! Of course she had been naked in front of him before. But that was before. The Gael now doesn't!Mabilis niyang pinagkurus ang mga kamay sa kanyang dibdib. She felt so exposed!Shame and confusion washed over her again. But just after the shame, came the rage. Gigil niyang dinuro ang dibdib nito.“How dare you come in here, Gael! Are you out of your mind? Have you become a damn perv? Hindi ka man lang nahiya! Ano bang—“ Her next words we
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Kanina pa sinisipat-sipat ni Charlie ang sarili niya sa salamin. She’s now wearing a black silk midi-dress that has a decent neckline. She didn’t go for the lacey dress that she initially thought of wearing. That’s why she bought another dress for the occasion. Occasion. She scoffed inwardly. Her date today with Mr. Dominguez is not an occasion for her at all. It’s a responsibility. A torture if she’d be honest. She had never been on a date since she gave birth to Levi. Not that nobody wanted to, there were some men who had shown interest on her for the past years but she turned them all down. Hindi kasi pag-ibig ang priority niya. It has become clear to her after she gave birth to her son that her life would revolve around Levi and SSL for the many years to come. That’s probably the reason why dating doesn’t interest her anymore. Besides she has a lot on her plate—responsibilities after responsibilities. Subalit hindi naman siya nagrereklamo, she knew her hardwork was providing w
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“Again? Pero puno pa ang fridge niyan, love. Nakita ko kagabi nang bumaba ako sa kitchen,” reklamo ni Gael kay Charlie nang muli siyang maglagay ng dragon fruit sa cart. They were out grocery shopping in a local grocery store in Cancun. They have been staying there for a week now in celebration of their second wedding anniversary. It was a trip she didn’t really want to take at first because she easily gets tired lately. But when Gael told her that she will call the shots every time, she was in in no time. She rolled her eyes and faced him. “Can’t you get it? I’m not buying them for me to eat. I’m buying it because they looked cute,” pagrarason niya, muling naglagay ng dalawang piraso pa ng nasabing prutas sa cart. Gael huffed. “Should I buy you a dragon fruit farm?” “Of course not!” sabi niya, muling naglakad sa aisle ng prutas na kinaroroonan nila. “What about a grocery store then? You want me to purchase this grocery store for you?” Namawaywang na siya at hinarap ang asawa.
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“Are you ready?” tanong ng Mommy ni Charlie sa kanya. She filled her lungs with air and gave her mother a slow nod. “Yes,” she replied smiling. Gumanti ng ngiti ang Mommy niya, nangingilid ang luha. Masuyo pa nitong inabot anag kanyang pisngi. “I wish you all the happiness in the world, sweetheart.” “Thanks, Mom,” sabi niya bago niyakap ang ina. They stayed like that for a while bago sila nakarinig ng katok sa pinto. “Hey, the music’s starting and all the guests are waiting. Don’t tell me may balak ka pang itakbo ‘yang anak mo, Sam,” said her father’s familiar voice outside the door. Natatawa nilang binitiwan ng Mommy niya ang isa’t-isa. Sandaling nitong pinunasan ng panyo ang gilid ng mga mata nito bago siya muling nginitian. “Let’s go. Your Dad cannot wait to give you away… officially,” pabirong sabi ng Mommy niya bago inabot sa kanya ang kanyang bouquet. When her mother opened the door to her room, she was met by her father’s loving gaze. “Finally,” anito, nakangiti. He gave
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“Des Auge (Eyes).” “D-des Auge.” “Die Nase (Nose).” “Die N-nashie.” “No, schatzi. It’s die Nase.” “Die N-nase.” “Very good, Levi! You are a fast learner just like you Dad.” Nagmamadaling lumingon si Levi kay Charlie. Her son’s eyes were sparkling with pride. “You heard that, Mommy? Grampy said I learn fast like Dadddy!” Charlie chuckled and walked over at the bed where Levi and Aksel were. She reached for her son’s cheeks and gave it a gentle pinch. “I heard that, sweetheart. Now why don’t you go with Jacob for a while and let me help Grampy with his food,” aniya. Mabilis na ibinalik ni Levi ang mata kay Aksel at nagmano sa matanda. “Bis später, Grampy! (See you later, Grampy!)” bibong sabi ni Levi bago lumabas sa silid ni Aksel. “You raised a really smart boy, Charlie,” ani Aksel nang sila na lang dalawa ang naiwan sa silid nito. "That's because you are a great teacher, Aksel. Don't you agree?" she said as she helped Aksel sit on the bed. The old man chuckled and spoke som
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