We ordered caldereta and pinakbet with rice. While waiting for our order, he looked around before removing his facemask.“Remove your facemask but not your cap and shade. I don't see any suspicious person here.” Sinunod ko naman siya at tinanggal ang facemask ko.Hindi naman nagtagal ay dumating na rin ang order namin. “Naku sir mag nobyo at nobya ba kayo? Artistahin kayo pareho, bagay na bagay. Mukha kayong mga foreigner” Sabi ng nag hatid sa amin ng pagkain.“Ay no po, we are just friends lang po.” Nahihiyang sagot ko sa ale. Yuck, sa pangit ng ugali ni pogo kahit kaibigan ay hindi ako papayag.“Ganun po? Akala ko ay mag syota kayo. Sige, enjoy your meal po.” Umalis na rin naman agad ito. Shocks, nakakadiri. I can't believe that she mistook us as a couple.“That's disgusting, she mistook us as a couple. Mukha bang papatol ang poging tulad ko sa cheapie, ugly like you?” Nakangising aso sa akin ang pogong ito tiyaka nagsimulang kumain.“Pogi who? You mean pogo? Huwag mo nga akong bw
It was almost dusk when we arrived, we went along with the delivery to the rest house. We also delivered the things we bought for Maddy and her family separately to their house under the bridge.“Nandiyan na pala kayo, anong ihahain kong hapunan hapunan ijo?” Bungad ni Manang Fe sa amin.“Ako na po magluluto Manang Fe, I already bought kamote po.” Tumango naman siya at iniwan kami para samahan sila ate Nita, ate Tessie, at ate Lourdes na ayusin ang mga pinamili namin.Tinanggal ko ang facemask, shades, at cap ko tiyaka umupo sa sofa. I'm experiencing significant pain in my lower back. “Where's our child? Hinihintay na tayo ng anak natin diba?” Lumingon ako kay Thymoteo at sinamaan siya ng tingin.“Be thankful pogo, I helped you na makaalis sa mga higad na ‘yon.” Inirapan ko siya and then I do some stretches.Ang tagal kong naka upo sa delivery truck. Mag c-commute dapat kami pero I don't want to na magdalawang sakay pa. Also, it is mas tipid.“I know that you have hidden feelings for
YNNA's POV I am looking at the mirror, preparing for the awarding later. YSABELLA made a new history today, one of our new release dresses was sold out. No wonder why we made it to the top of the clothing industry worldwide. “You look so beautiful today, Ms.” I looked at my secretary and laughed. She is not just my secretary, she has been my best friend since high school. “Maureen, seriously today lang?” Tumawa rin naman siya. Ipinataas ko sa kaniya ang zipper ng long red dress ko sa likod. I was amazed sa pagka-fit nito sa akin, puro din ito diamond. Pinartneran ko ito ng red high heels then diamond jewelries. “How do I look?” tanong ko uli kay Maureen. Ngunit may ibang boses na sumagot sa likuran ko. "You look stunning, sweetheart”. I smiled at humarap sa nagsalitang iyon. “Auntie Lauren!” Lumapit ako sa kaniya at niyakap siya. Amoy na amoy ko ang mamahaling pabangong iniregalo ko sa kaniya. “You are already a grown up woman na, hindi ka na mukhang 16 years old na mahilig pang
Few weeks after that event, I still can't forget what happened. Remembering that moment makes my blood boil. I really hate that man so much! “Ms. Ynna, nasa warehouse na ang lahat ng ini-order ninyo sa mga direct supplier natin.” Hindi ko namalayang pumasok pala si Maureen sa opisina ko dahil kanina pa ako nakatulala sa kawalan. “That's good, naipa-check mo na ba kung kumpleto lahat?” tanong ko sa kaniya tiyaka ako humigop ng mainit na kape. May inabot naman siya sa aking isang listahan. “Yes Ms. 20 boxes of noodles and canned goods, 30 trays of eggs, 20 boxes of barbie and car toys, 50 bales of clothes. Also, na contact ko na rin po ang team ng mga doctors na pupunta later to check the children on the orphanage.” Dapat sana ay magpapa-cater pa ako ngunit ang sabi ng namamahala sa orphanage ay may isang magpapa-cater na raw. Namana ko na sa mga magulang ko ang pagdo-donate ng marami sa orphanage na iyon, isa rin kasi ito sa pinakamaraming kinukupkop na batang ulila at inabandona. S
I visited my employees who's sewing the clothes that we will use at the fashion show. I'm making sure that the fabric and thread they will use are high quality.All people here are buckling down on their priorities, the fashion show is already next week. It will be held in Paris, that's why ang dami ko pa talagang dapat asikasuhin. YSABELLA should stand out.Sampung designs ang napili ko, ten models kasi ang required sa fashion show. My models will represent ball gown, silk dresses, evening gown, cocktail dresses, and mermaid gown. Kilalang kilala talaga ang YSABELLA sa mga unique and high quality gowns and dresses.Habang nagsu-supervise sa mga staffs ko na nagtatahi ay kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at tinawagan ang casting director ko na si Mia. “Good afternoon, Ms. Ynna” bungad pagbati niya sa akin. “Good afternoon, how's our models?” tanong ko, sinisigurado ko ring nasa mabuti silang kondisyon bago ang fashion show.“They are doing good Ms. In fact, our scouts are practicing them no
My eyebrows meet as Thymoteo pulls me in. I don't know what is wrong with him; I don't know what I did since he really looks so mad right now.Hinila ko ang braso ko para mabitawan niya ito. Pareho kaming napahinto, tiim-bagang siyang tumingin sa akin. Nakakunot ang kaniyang noo, habang ang mga mata niyang lumalagablab sa galit na nakatingin sa akin na animo'y isang malaking krimen ang nagawa ko. “What's your dámn problem?!” I can't help but yell. Nakakahiya ang biglaan niyang paghila sa akin sa kalagitnaan ng fashion show.“You! My problem is you! You did that right?” Mariin ang bawat salitang tanong niya sa akin. I am hella confused on what he's talking about. Gusto ko siyang sapakin sa sobrang inis na nararamdaman ko.Pumikit ako at huminga nang malalim to calm myself. “Did what?” kalmado kong tanong. Lalo namang bumakas ang galit at pagkainis sa kaniyang mukha.“Huwag ka nang mag maang-maangan, Ynna. You're the one who sabotage my company's cloth collections, right?” I laughed
I watched my janitors clean my office. Crossing my arms across my chest, leaning against the framedoor, I gave death stares to Maureen. She awkwardly smiled and did the peace sign.Less than 30 minutes ay tapos na rin nilang linisin ang opisina ko. Sino ba naman kasing hibang ang magpupuno ng sandamukal na rosas dito. My God, I'm still stressed at the fashion show, pag-uwi rito ay stress pa rin.“You all may leave now. Maureen, stay.” uUmupo ako sa swivel chair ko, nagpaalam silang lahat sa akin habang si Maureen naman ay halata ang kaba nang umupo sa swivel chair sa tapat ng table ko.“Speak.” I said icily.“Ganito kasi 'yon, Ynna kumalma ka muna natatakot ako sa bawat tingin mo!” I stared at her blanky.She looked at me, and I could see a hint of worry on her face. Pinaglalaruan niya ang kaniyang mga daliri bago muling tumingin sa akin at nagsalita, “Remember Mr. Chua? One of our investors?” she bit her lower lip while waiting for my response.I inhaled deeply, allowing the air to
Just as Mr. Chua was getting ready to punch back, a guard quickly came in and stopped them. At the same time, Thymoteo grabbed my hand and hurriedly took me to his car.He mumbled, “Kulit talaga ng mokong na ‘yon, walang dala..." I didn't hear the rest of what he said, it seemed like he slowed it down intentionally just to voice it out, but he didn't want me to hear it. Curious tuloy ako kung ano iyon. About ba sa akin? Binuksan niya ang pinto ng kotse niya, senyales na pinapapasok niya ako. Sumunod nalang ako dahil pagod na rin ako para makipag talo pa.Everything fell quiet as he finally got into the car. Feeling overwhelmed, I rubbed my temples gently, hoping to calm myself. I leaned against the backrest and closed my eyes, seeking a moment of tranquility.“Careless woman.” Parang tumalbog ang puso ko nang maamoy ko ang matapang niyang mamahaling pabango.Kinabit niya ang seatbelt ko at muling bumalik sa driver's seat. Nagmulat naman ako at tumingin nalang sa bintana.Nagmaneho nam