42 Feel at home

"Si Mrs. Chunsa Hetch? Galing 'yon sa kabilang agency. Sikat na artista noong kabataan niya pero hindi nagtagal dahil nag-business nalang sa Korea kung saan siya talaga nakatira. Ang ganda n'on. Guwapo pa ng napangasawa, si Mr. Brandon John Hetch na kilalang Asian Aviator, flying ace," Diva once told her when they visited their favorite salon.

Kinakabahan siyang mag-krus muli ang landas nila ni Chunsa, kaya nagpagupit at pakulay siya ng buhok. Binago rin niya ang pananamit na palaging jumpsuit dress para comfortable sa mabilisang galaw.

"Truly your hairstyle most of the time are unconventional and exotic. Mukha kang nag-aadik," salubong sa kanya ni Dorothy sa Lobby ng Swizz Agency. Sa likod nito ang mga nakasama noon sa Gala. Nagtagal ang titig niya kay Ken na binitawan ang kamay ni Kelly.

She lazily kicked her gothic styled pump on the floor before she smirked. Unang araw ng Linggo ay ganito ang mabubungaran niya. Sa teritoryo pa niya kung saan lahat ng tao roon ay kilalang-kilala siya.

"That's why our project was thrown away on the garbage. Your participation was just a piece of trash," she insulted her, initiating a fight.

Kinabahan siya bigla dahil doon. Ginawa niya ang lahat para intindihin ang video instruction ni Zedrick. Pakiramdam pa nga niya ay malaki ang naambag niya dahil sa thumbs up ni Cleo.

"Nagugutom na ako. Tara na, ate!" Ken groaned on the side. Hinila nito si Kelly kaya sumunod naman ang iba at nahihiyang ngumiti.

She smiled back but uneasy as she felt something heavy on her chest.

Mapang-insultong tingin pa ay nilubayan na siya ni Dorothy. She doesn't want to make a scene there. Even if they degrade her sense of fashion, she doesnt care. She is comfortable with it. As long as everyone believed and supported her, she will stand on it. Besides, she was known for it, why a shame?

But in front of Zedrick's colleague like Dorothy who is known talented on construction Field, she felt low. That her ideas are just a matter of common stone, while they are granite, diamonds, and gold.

She laid on her swivel chair and studied what's wrong on her participation. Does it worst? Did she make a mistake?

The lump on her throat is getting big as the day passed by. She is expecting that Zedrick will be here since Monday but why he hasn't appeared yet. It makes her even more worried and daze. Her mind is not functioning very well.

Today is Friday, yet here she is still unmoved. She can't start anything. Her brain becomes a foggy and empty shell.

She groaned and covered her face using her palm. This is not normal. What's happening to her?

She sat up straight and tried calling Zedrick. She needed to hear his explanation about this all. But things are all against with her, he is unreachable. Denver and Charlie are still out of the country. She can't speak to anyone about this. She wanted to release it.

Maybe I ruin Zedrick's company that's why he is avoiding me now?

Afternoon her team invited her for a club celebration for Nicky's Birthday. They booked in a fancy club near in the Twin Tower. It was not their first idea but when she agreed to join they changed the venue. Now riding on Nicky's new Mercedes, she joined the laughter when Gatus share a joke.

"Malapit na tayo," said Nicky the moment everyone gazes on the glistening and looking alive Twin Tower.

"There is no doubt why all the socialite people lived in there. It's the most expensive hotel here in the Philippines," Paula murmured on her side, awe and stunned on the view.

"Did you see that? They had their own mall and beach," Buwachan spilled like an excited kid for his first birthday.

She is happy, yes, but the view made her heart beat fast. As if Zedrick is in the Club watching her silly movements. She let out a deep sighed. Sumama siya para mag-unwind, hindi para magpaka-stress pa lalo. Sumunod siya sa mga ito, mangha at naninibago ulit. Ilang buwan na ba siyang hindi nakakapag-club?

When they arrived she felt the ambiance so expensive. The scent even if mixed with liquor and cigarettes was nice and luxurious. Along their way, some of the known personality greeted her surprisingly. Even Ken's rivalry on showbiz Vincent approached her.

"I do not expect you here."

"It's Nicky's birthday so we are going to chill out." She shrugged her shoulder along with a shy smile on her lips.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Handsome but we cannot leave our boss here." Paula butted in as her hand curled around her arms, pulling her out there.

She smiled apologetically with Vincent.

"Not him, Majesty. He is a notorious playboy," Paula whispered.

Humalakhak siya sa kaisipang sinusubukan pala siya ng sikat na heartthrob na iyon. Akala kasi niya ay gusto lang nitong magpabango ng pangalan sa fashion world.

"You think so?" Hindi talaga siya tiwala sa sarili niyang karisma.

"Oo naman, ano. Ikaw pa ba? Kahit itago mo 'yang ganda mo sa kakaibang pakulo mo, pustahan may mabibihag. Anyways. Heads up, Majesty. Mr. Zedrick Hetch is on the second floor. I think he is with his brothers. Ang guguwapo, sumilip kanina sila Nicky."

Dumadagundong ang dibdib niya sa sobrang kaba pag-akyat sa ikalawang palapag. Akala niya ay hinihila lamang siya ni Paula roon para makisilip, ano pala ay doon din ang kanilang puwesto.

The boys immediately tour around while the girls start talking about something. The drinks are already served on their table and she saw two empty bottles. Drunkard!

"I want taller man. Malaki raw kasi," bulong ng isa sa team C na si Rovie, kutob niyang may tama na ito. Nasa tapat nito ang nakita niyang wala ng lamang bote.

"Oo naman. Mas masarap ang malaki," yabang ni Nicky.

"Ew, hindi ka na siguro virgin Nicks."

"Wow, mga feeling virgin naman 'tong mga ito. Excuse me. Huwag ako!" Nicky rebutted.

The topic made her mute and offended. Mukha kasing siya nalang ang natitirang walang experience, habang ang mga kasama ay palalim nang palalim ang usapan. Ayaw niyang matanong dahil wala siyang maisasagot. Tahimik siyang uminom at nagmuni-muni.

"Kanina sa mesa nila Zedrick, nakita kong pinalilibutan sila ng matured sexy woman. Ang hot nila!" Si Nicky na halatang iniiba ang usapan.

"Paanong hindi lalapitan? Mayayaman kasi. Tingin ko talaga single 'yang si Sir. Zedrick. Maraming na-link na magagandang babae pero wala pa akong narinig na proposal or engagement," Paula dropped her opinion.

Hindi siya magpapakasal kasi hinihintay niya ako. Napainom siya dahil sa naisip.

"'Yung pangalawa palang yata ang kasal, kasi ang panganay complicated. Nakaanak sa ibang babae. Ang ganda pa naman ng long-time girlfriend noon," Nicky spilled like a bomb.

Nagulat siya roon. Sumagi sa isipan niya ang mabait na si Joffrey. Ibig sabihin ay may anak na pala ito sa hindi nito mahal. "Hindi ba pinakasalan ni Joffrey 'yung ina ng anak niya?" sabad niya.

"Wala kaming balita. Mahal yata ang girlfriend niya kaya ganoon. Si Brandon lang ang kasal tapos si Zedrick single," Paula said as if she is really sure and closed on that family. Pero mali ang sinabi nito tungkol sa bunso ng Hetch.

"Zedrick is not single," she confirmed, investing an annoyance why everyone thinked he is single.

"Ha? Sayang naman, Miss Majesty. Si Dorothy ba talaga ang girlfriend? Hindi ba't nagkaroon po kayo ng issue noon?" dire-diretsong buwelta ni Rovie. Natigilan at nagising lang ng sikuhin ni Paula.

Dahil doon ay nagkaayaang sumayaw.

She picked up the bottle of Diva Vodka to fill her stomach. She needed to calm down. Ano naman kung naroon si Zedrick? Hindi siya papayag na hindi masusulit ang pagbabalik  clubbing niya. She'll make fun. She will eventually enjoyed here. Inubos niya ang laman ng bote bago sumunod.

"Come on, Miss Majesty. Show us what you've got!" They teased her.

Hindi niya iyon narinig ng maayos dahil sa malakas na musika kaya tumili nalang siya. Ganoon din ang ginawa ng iba, sa sobrang lasing ay nagiging wild at hyper. The music got louder and static. She swayed her hips and feel the beat. Someone on her back met her mellow movements. He is nice. Whoever on her behind is good and warm! She liked his spicy scent. It attracted her senses to lean closer.

His hand traveled on her bare abdomen while the other one is feasting on her voluptuous butt. How rough his palm against her skin yet it was gentle and warm.

Napakagat labi siya habang sinisikap na idilat ang mga mata.

This man behind her is surely passable. How she wish he is really hot, that if he continued what he is doing right now she might lose herself and kiss him. But this gentleman looks knew what's on her mind. He renewed his hold and now hugging her from the back. Teasing her nape with his hot breath.

This is completely wrong but her body is responding as if they want it. This is weird of me!

Pinigil niya ang parehas nitong kamay. "Leave me alone. I'm taken." Marahan niyang hinarap ito.

It was very dark with few lights but that won't made her not recognized this man. His mysterious eyes that scream his ruthlessness. His intensified jaw. Pointed nose. Thin luscious lips. Now she knew why her body is very feeling at home.