Chapter 55

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"Isabelle, I've been looking for you all day. Where did you sleep last night?" Salubong naman sa kanya ng kadarating na si Escarlet. Na pa titig naman ang lahat sa kanya at hindi niya na pigilan manigas.

"W.. What do you mean? I sleep in my room.. Saan pa ba ako matutulog?" She said calmly to make it as normal as possible.

Kay bilis naman ng tibok ng kanyang puso dahil sa kaba. Narinig naman niya ang pag tawa ni Vash na halatang pinipigilan pa. Na pa tingin naman muli ang lahat sa kanya. May pinag sabihan kaya ito?

(This moron..) Na iinis niyang sabi sa sarili. Humanda talaga ito mamaya kapag wala ng tao. And when she thought they buy her answer ay nagkamali siya.

"Really? But, I thought I saw you coming from Kuya Ryuuki's room. Ngayon lan--

"You stupid Vincent! Did you told her?!" Na iinis niyang bulyaw dito dahil hindi na talaga siya nakapag pigil. Na samid din si Rey sa pag admit niya. Ilang sandali naman hindi naka kibo ang lahat.

"H.. Hindi. I didn't tell anyone.." Tanggi nito habang umiiling. And now, that he said it mukhang wala nga itong pinag sabihan.

(Isabelle, you are such an idiot!) At na pa mura pa siya dahil siya mismo ang nag deklara sa mga ito na sa kuwarto siya nito na tulog. Naka tingin naman ang lahat sa kanya dahil sa pagka bigla. Na bitiwan pa ng mga ito ang kubyertos na hawak ng mga ito.

"Really?! Sa kuwarto ka niya na tulog? So, it wasn't my imagination nakita talaga kita." Nanlalaki ang mata ng hindi makapaniwala na si Escarlet.

"Ha- ha- ha! And Ryuuki is not denying it!" Reidd burst into laughter nang makita na hindi man lang nag bigay ng reaction si Rey at pinagpa tuloy na lang ang pagkain.

"Mukhang hindi lang si James ang hindi marunong mag sinungaling dito.." Na tatawang hirit ni Ten sa kanya.

"Congratulations, Pare.." Natatawang tapik ni George dito at hindi na marahil ma pigilan ang sarili. Tinitigan naman ito ng masama ni Rey.

"Oops, wala na akong kasalanan diyan. Ikaw mismo ang nag sabi sa lahat.." Sisi pa sa kanya ng naka ngiti na si Vash. Hiniling naman niya na sana ay ka inin na lang siya buhangin.

"I didn't thought you'll be that courageous, Ryuuki.. You're the man.." Puri ni Cameron dito na pinipigilan matawa ng malakas.

"I didn't know you had this side of you.." Na tatawang alaska na din ng tahimik na si Damon.

"Iba talaga ang mga taong tahimik.. Nasa loob ang kulo.." Alaska naman ni Lee kay Rey.

"Wow, nasa banyo ka pala ah.." Heather teased at her.

"Shut up! All of you! It's not w..what you think!" Na pipikon niyang bulyaw sa mga ito.

"Tell us, Isabelle. What do you think we are thinking?" Alexander asked at her. It was the first time she heard him talk at pang aasar pa talaga ang una nitong na pili na sabihin sa kanya.

"Nice one, Alex!" Nichollo laughing said at nakipag high five pa ito.

"Jeez! Ewan ko sa inyo!" Iyon na lang ang na sabi niya at hindi na nag komento pa. Kung bakit naman kasi lasing na lasing siya kagabi. Hindi naman ma pigilan ng mga ito ang muling mapa tawa.

"Xerces, bakit ang tahimik mo diyan?" Baling ni Reidd dito and why the hell he looks really nervous? Mukha itong may sayad.

"Oh, Mav! Gising ka na din pala. You can have this seat." Tawag dito ni Heather at sumunod naman ito.

Bahagya naman silang na pa singhap dahil suot na naman nito ang tila paboritong saya at t- shirt nito. At marahil kung makaka salubong nila ito sa hallway ng hotel ay baka ma pa sigaw sila dahil sa labis na takot.

And it looks like she didn't even bother brushing her hair bago ito mag pakita sa kanila. She is so, unbelievable. Gusto naman niya ito batukan dahil tila binalewala nito ang lahat ng pinamili nila kahapon.

But, it seems there's something wrong about her. Bakit ba parang ang tahimik nito ngayon? At bakit hindi yata sila pinansin nito? Is it another hang over of hers?

"Why do you look like you didn't sleep to your room as well?" Naka kunot noo na tanong ni Lee dito. Tinitigan naman niya ito ng masama. Maaari bang tumahimik na ang mga ito?

"A.. Ahm.. I.. Yeah, dahil sa kuwarto ako ni Isabelle na tulog kagabi.. Di' ba?" Seryoso namang sagot ni Mavis dito at tinignan pa siya. Pinanlakihan naman niya ito ng mata. At na pa buga naman ng kape si Xerces na nasa tapat nito.

"Eeew.." Reklamo ni Reidd dito.

"Mav!" Bulyaw ni Xerces dito. Nag tawanan naman ang lahat dahil alam nilang nagsisinungaling ito.

"W.. What did I miss?" Tanong nito sa kanila dahil pinagtatawanan nila ito at mas grabe ang tawa ng mga ito ngayon. Si Xerces naman ay pulang pula ang mukha.

"Kaya pala tahimik ka. May tinatago ka.." Nichollo teased at him.

"Sabi ko na eh. Hindi talaga puwede maging matalik na mag kaibigan lang habang buhay ang isang lalaki at babae.." Vash says habang na pa iling pa.

"Best friend my ass." That's Lee.

"Kaya siguro walang tumatagal sa'yo. You silently, like her pero ayaw mo lang aminin.." Na tatawang asar ni Ten dito.

"Or baka hindi pa niya din alam sa sarili niya.." Segunda ni Heather.

"Is it possible?" George asked.

"Xerces, I didn't know you are this kind of person.. Di' ba, Damon?" Alaska ni Cameron dito.

"Yeah." Pang gagatong ni Damon dito.

"What the hell? H.. Hindi ko kayo maintindihan.." Nalilitong bulalas ni Mavis sa mga ito.

"Sweetheart, mukhang hindi lang tayo ang nag tabi. Pati sila.. So, cheer up." Na tatawang bulong sa kanya ni Rey at siniko naman niya ito.

"Are you crazy?! Why do you have to say that?" Sermon dito ni Xerces.

"What did I do?" Naka kunot noo na tanong nito habang kumakain ng cake.

"You don't know? Baliw ka na talaga. Why did you have to lie that you sleep with Isabelle?"

"Because, I did.." Walang ka yinag tinag na pagsisinungaling nito na ikina tawa lahat ng malakas.

"Mav! Isabelle slept in Ryuuki's room last night.. Damn it, magsisinungaling ka na nga lang sablay pa.." Sisi sa kanya ng galit na si Xerces.

"Sh*t.." Na pa mura na lang ito habang hindi na pigilang mamula.

"But, why the hell is it my fault?! Ikaw itong na tulog sa kuwarto ko!" Na iinis naman na asik nito sa lalaki.

"Lasing na ako kagabi.." Xerces said while letting a sigh.

"Nakaka inis ka talaga! Kasalanan mo 'to!" Asik pa nito at na tawa ang lahat.

"Shine, Pare nandiyan ka na pala.. C'mon, join us.." Yaya dito ni Lee at inakbayan pa ito. Sa itsura nito ngayon ay mukhang may hang over ito.

"Sayang Pare, you missed what happen a while ago.. Si Ryuuki at Xerces naka home run na kagabi.." Kuwento naman dito ni Lee.

"I'm really gonna kill you!" She hissed at Lee.

"Ang seryoso mo. You know, I was kidding.. Teka bakit ba na sasamid ka? Don't tell me, ikaw di--" naguguluhan naman na tanong ni Lee sa tila na estatwa na si Shine.

"Shut up. Na gugutom na ako.." He hissed at him pagkatapos ay na upo na.

"Y.. You!" Sigaw sa kanya ng kararating lang na si Lyon naka tali ng mataas ang buhok nito ngunit halatang kagigising lang din nito. Suot pa nito ang damit nito kahapon. At tinuro pa siya nito. Mukhang galit na galit din ito.

"W.. Why? What's wrong?" Naka kunot noo niyang tanong dito. Bakit ba ito na gagalit?

"Sinadya mo 'to 'no?!" Galit na sigaw pa nito sa kanya habang lumalapit sa kanya. Na pa tingin naman ang lahat sa kanila.

"What?" Hindi naman niya maintindihan na tanong dito muli. Ano ba ang problema nito?

"Don't what me! Regalo pala ah! Lagot ka talaga!" Na iinis na sigaw nito sa kanya.

"Alam kong ikaw ang salarin! Dahil tayo lang ang huling magka inuman kagabi!" Paninisi pa nito sa kanya.

"Hey, I don't know anything sa bigla mong pagka gising at nasa kuwarto ka nani Shine.. Oops.." Huli na para bawiin pa niya ang mga iyon dahil na dulas na naman siya. Na tuptop naman niya ang bibig at pagkatapos ay ngumiti dito.

"What?" Halos sabay sabay namang bulalas ng lahat.

"At pinag kalat mo pa! Damn it! Yari ka talaga sa akin!" Galit na galit na sigaw nito at dahan dahan naman niyang binitawan ang kutsara at tinidor niya.

"Na sabi ko na ba na ang ganda mo ngayon?" Naka ngiti niyang puri dito habang ngumiti ng matamis. Pinag tawanan naman siya ni Rey.

Pagkatapos ay tumakbo na ng mabilis pa labas sa silong ng restaurant habang hawak ang kanyang bewang. Marami siyang tatakbuhan dahil isang nipa hut lang iyon na nasa gilid ng mga puno ng buko. At mukhang galit na galit talaga ito kaya baka sakit ng katawan ang abutin niya.

"You! Bumalik ka! Habol sa kanya nito.

"Ha- ha- ha. Iba talaga itong mga Amigas ko.." Na tatawang sabi ni Heather.

"You are also the same. Di' ba doon ka na tulog sa kuwarto ko noong isang ara-- Hindi na tapos ni Ten ang sasabihin dahil pinasakan iyon ng pandesal ni Heather.

"Naka home run ka din?" Lee teased at him.

"Pa kipot ka pa kay Lyon." Alaska ni Nichollo dito.

"Oo nga. Type mo din pala.." Segunda naman ni Reidd dito.

"Aargh! Kung bakit ang dami kong ininom kagabi.." Reklamo ni Shine sa sarili na ikina tawa na naman ng lahat.

"It looks like I know who's the queen of the troublemakers..." Na pa iling na lang na sabi ni George.

"Bumalik ka!" Tawag sa kanya nito.

"Tumigil ka muna sa pag habol sa akin!" Balik niya dito.

"Yari ka talaga! Why did you do that?!" Tanong nito sa kanya.

"Para naman maka tsansing ka. Di' ba kagabi tinatanong mo kung kailan mo siya ma tsa- tsansingan? Eh di' wish granted na!" Na tatawang sagit niya dito.

"N.. Nasisiraan ka na talaga! Bumalik ka dito!" Mukhang lalo itong na galit.

"Oh my God, stop approaching me! Masakit na ang paa ko pati ang bewang ko!" Saway niya dito. Kanina pa sila pa ikot ikot. Hindi pa ba ito na papagod?

"Isa pa hindi lang naman ikaw ang na tulog sa ibang kuwarto. Mavis and I too, accidentally slept in Rey and Xerces room. Kaya tama na, 'kay? Na papagod na ako.." Tila pa kunsuwelo pa niya dito at sana lang ay kagatin nito.

"Fine.. Hindi na kita hahabulin. Basta diyan ka lang. Huwag kang gagalaw." Pangako nito sa kanya habang nasa likod sila ng lamesa nila Rey. At sinunod naman niya ito.

"H.. Hey! You crazy weirdos. Tumigil na kayo. Huwag niyo kaming idamay sa away niyo." Na iinis na saway ni George sa kanila.

"Lyon, I will be the one apologizing in her behalf..kaya ibaba mo na 'yan. She sprained her waist.. Baka mamaga ng tuluyan.." Saway naman ni Rey dito at halatang nag aalala sa kanya.

"I bet she did.." Malisyosong biro naman ni Lee at binatukan ito ni Rey.

"You are dead.." Naka ngising sabi ni Lyon sa kanya. Habang ikinasa ang hose na may malakas na buga ng tubig.

"Damn it! Damay damay na tayo!" Sigaw niya pagkatapos ay tumapat sa mga ito. Sakto naman na binasa siya nito kaya ang lahat ng nasa lamesa ngayon ay basa din gaya niya.

"H.. Hey! Lyon! Ang lamig!" Sigaw ni Nichollo dito dahil na basa ang damit nito.

"Stop it!" That's Reidd na tinamaan sa mukha.

"Jeez! Ano kayo bata?!" Reklamo na din ng basang si Lee.

Nag tinginan naman ang mga tao sa kanila. Marahil ang iniisip ng mga ito ay baliw ang grupo nila dahil ang tatanda na nila ay naghaharutan pa sila.

But, in her opinion she was a bit enjoying this. Dahil pakiramdam niya ay bata siya ngayon at okay lang na isantabi niya muna ang kanyang mga inaalala.

"Rana! Damn it! Hindi ka nakaka tulong sa hang ove-- " Hindi na tapos ni Shien ang sasabihin nito dahil sa bibig ito tinamaan ng tubig. Na pa sigaw naman ito sa inis.

"I told you huwag mo siya basain! Come here.." Rey hissed to Lyon.

At inilihis ang hose sa kanya. Na gulat naman siya ng niyakapin siya nito. Kaya parehas na sila ngayong basang basa.

"Mav!" Tawag ni Xerces dito at hinirang nito ang katawan nito para dito.

"Escarlet!" Hila ni Vash sa kamay nito ngunit inalis naman ito ng Kuya nito na si Ten.

"Kuya, ang KJ mo talaga.." Reklamo ng kapatid dito na basa na din.

"Ah gano'n. Basaan pala huh? Patay ka talagang bata ka.." Na iinis na sabi ni Heather dito at kinuha ang isang hose at binuksan. Pinanlakihan naman nilang lahat ito ng mata.

"James! Pati ba naman ikaw!" Na iinis na sigaw ni Ten dito habang ginawang pang harang ang tray sa mukha nito.

"Sorry, Ten pero hindi yata ako magpapatalo sa kabaliwan niya.." Heather says charismatic at ikinasa na nito ang hose. And her target is everyone's enemy-- Lyon.

"Y.. You!" Na iinis na sabi nito kay Heather at iyon na din ang ginawang target. Na tawa naman silang lahat sa kabaliwan ng dalawa. Pero hindi rin yata siya magpapatalo.

"Sweetheart, isa ka pa!" Na iinis na sita sa kanya ng naka yakap na si Rey nang kuhanin niya ang isang hose.

"Rey, stay still sa likod ko. Kung ayaw mong pati ikaw maging basang sisiw. I'm gonna give this shortie a lesson.." Utos niya dito at kumapit naman ito sa bewang niya para hindi iyon mabasa.

"Ten, mukhang maaga ang party mo ngayon huh?" Na tatawang sabi na lang ng basang basa na si Vash.

"You are all dead!" Lyon hissed to them dahil pinag tulungan nila ito ni Heather.

"Ha- ha, damn let's just enjoy this moment. It's really good to have women around.." Aliw na aliw na sabi ni Nichollo habang nag tatago sa likod ni Shine.

"George!" Tawag ni Lee dito at sinabuyan ng tubig na may yelo sa mukha. Mabilis naman itong tumakbo palayo.

"Damn you, Shawn Stephen Lee! Patay ka sakin kapag inabutan kita!" Nag pupuyos ang galit na habol nito kay Lee.

"Cameron, stop it. Huwag ka ng maki-- Hindi na tapos ni Damon ang pag saway dito at na buhusan ng isang jar na tubig ang nanahimik sa sulok na si Alexander.

"Ooops, s..sorry Alex.. Si Damon kasi.. Ahm.. Siya talaga ang may kasalanan." Hingi ng tawad ng nanginginig na si Cameron dito. Maging si Damon ay sandaling na estatwa.

"Run!" Mabilis na yaya ni Damon dito at hinila na ito palayo. Pumito pa ito sa mga kasama nito as sign of deadly crisis. Ibig sabihin ay it was time for retreat.

"Let's go, baka ma patay niya tayo!" Hila ni Xerces sa kamay ni Mavis at mabilis tumakbo.

"Takbo!" Ten shouted to everyone.

Mabilis naman na sumunod ang lahat dito lalo na ang mga lalaki na tila alam kung gaano ka tindi magalit ang tahimik na si Alexander. Na una pa nga ang mga itong tumakbo kaysa sa mga babae.

"Sweetheart, let's go!" Na nginginig na yaya sa kanya ni Rey at itinapon na sa buhangin ang hose na hawak niya. Mabilis siya nitong hinila pa layo dito.

"Sh*t! Bakit niyo siya binasa?!" Reklamo ni Shine kila Damon at Cameron ngunit nangunguna na ang dalawa sa unahan kaya hindi na nila ito maririnig.

"Shut up, Rana. Bago kita pagulungin talaga sa dagat.." Putol nito kay Lyon ng tila ko- kontra pa ito sa pag hawak nito sa kamay nito.

"I'm gonna break every bones you have kapag na huli ko kayo!!" Sigaw ni Alexander sa kanila at tinanggal ang shades nito.

Hindi naman nila pare- parehas mapigilan ang mag tawanan dahil sa kalokohan nila. Na galit tuloy ang tahimik na si Alexander.

"Ha- ha- ha.." And just like that she found herself laughing. Na gulat naman si Rey na yakap yakap siya habang nagtatago sila sa masikip na likod ng isang restaurant.

"Ha- ha- ha.." Tawa pa niya.

Hindi niya alam kung bakit but, she just felt as if all the anger and hatred was gone. Gumaan ang pakiramdam niya at hindi niya ma ipaliwanag kung bakit. She just want to laugh it all loud.

She didn't remember the last time she laughed with all her hearts. Ganito nga marahil siguro ang epekto ng pagkakaibigan. You tease them, argue, get angry and laugh with them.

Ngayon niya masasabi na may magandang epekto talaga ang bakasyon na ito. And she really was thankful to joined in this vacation. These idiots are really hilarious.

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"Stop glaring at me. I told you I'm sorry. Heto nga at bumabawi na ako sa'yo.." Saway niya sa matalim na tingin na binibigay sa kanya ni Lyon.

They are now in Mavis room dahil inaayusan niya ang mga ito para sa dinner party ni Ten in 30min from now.

"I really can't believe you can betrayed me.." Hindi pa din maka move on na sabi nito.

"Hey, I just help you to get close to him.." She said honestly.

"But, not that close!" Na mumulang sabi nito.

"There's nothing happened so, don't be too defensive.. Close your eyes. I'll just put some mascara in your eyes." Segunda niya agad dito at nilagyan ng mascara ang makapal na pilik mata nito.

"Or your disappointed dahil walang nangyari? Oh, huwag kang didilat." Biro niya dito na ikina tawa ng nagbi- bihis na si Mavis.

"I hate you.." May himig na inis na sabi nito.

"No you will not. Lalo na kapag nakita mo ngayon ang ayos mo. Open your eyes. It's done.." Proud niyang sabi dito at dumilat naman ito.

"Is this really me?" Hindi makapaniwala na bulalas nito habang tinititigan ang sarili sa salamin.

She was wearing a beautiful sleeveless yellow gown na may manipis na tirante. It was also filled in swarovski. Inilugay niya ang mahaba nitong buhok habang kinulot iyon mula itaas hanggang dulo.

She put a small beautiful headband sa kanang gawi ng buhok nito. And because she was small, she looks like an angel. she just needs her wings to completely fly.

"Yes, unfortunately that's you." Biro niya muli dito.

"I gotta go, see you there. I'll just grab my heels.." Paalam ni Lyon sa kanila.

"I.. Isabelle? I.. I don't think I can wear this.." Napapa iling na sabi ni Mavis ng lumabas ito ng banyo.

"No! You will wear it! You look fabulous!" Segunda niya agad dito dahil kay ganda talaga nito.

"But, it's too revealing!" Reklalmo nito dahil the gown was fitted in her every curve in very black color and it has a semi deep neckline at back less ito.

"May mas revealing pa ba sa suot ko?" She said while rolling her eyes.

The gown she was wearing was a very fit dark navy green strapless gown na bagay na bagay sa tan niyang kulay. But, the main point of the gown was not the color.

And it was the deep neckline— the very deep neckline to be exact. Her cleavage was literally showing. Nag lagay din siya ng medyo makapal na eye liner sa ibabaw ng mata and she wears a nude lipstick.

Inilugay din niya ang kanyang buhok na kinulot niya sa dulo. She partnered it with long straight earrings and she decided not to wears any necklace para ma- emphasize ang mahaba niyang leeg.

"You have a point." Tila na kumbinsi na sang ayon nito sa kanya.

"Good. Now sit para ma ayusan na kita.." Utos niya dito at sumunod naman ito sa kanya.

"I decided na ilugay ang buhok mo after I curled it. And I will put a dark eyeliner in your eyes para ma iba ang look mo.." She said to her and then she start putting her make up.

Ilang minuto pa ang lumipas ay na tapos na siya sa pag aayos dito. And she was really proud of her creation dahil gumanda talaga ang mga ito.

"If you might smile more. I might think you really are a good person.." Naka ngiting biro sa kanya ni Lyon when they are their way down in the elevator.

"A simple 'thanks' will actually do." She said while rolling her eyes at tumawa lang ito.

The party hall was really extravagant, from its decoration up to center piece. She should not be surprised dahil this should be expected to the standing chairman of Johnson chains.

Ten inherited his father's chain of hotels and with his rein he become more ambitious at ito ay nagpatayo ng maraming bar at iba't ibang restaurant sa buong Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa.

There are a lot of foods and people who'll assist you. It was really organized. The party was really private dahil pamilya at mga kaibigan lamang ni Ten ang imbitado.

And she can't help but, gasp when she saw Ten's friends once again. Why can't she get over with their gorgeousness?

Lalo yatang naging guwapo ang mga ito dahil formal attire ang theme ng party kaya naka tuxedo ang mga ito.

At nagkataon pa talagang naka tayo ang mga ito near the entrance door. How lucky she can be?

"Hello, gorgeous ladies. Good Evening.." Reidd handsomely greet them. He was wearing a black tuxedo.

"Lyon, close your mouth.." Saway niya muli dito. Why is she always drooling?

"Naks, parang ang gu- guwapo natin?" Lyon said instead.

"Totoo ba 'yan? Binobola mo lang yata kami eh.." Na tatawang sabi ni Reidd dito.

"Where's your date?" Tanong niya dito.

"She flew back in Manila. But, don't worry I can still find a replacement. Maaga pa naman.." Naka ngiti nitong sagot sa kanya.

"Let's not talk to him. He's a womanizer.." Yaya niya agad sa dalawa pa tungo sa loob.

"Jeez. Isabelle. You're so, cold." Na tatawa muli nitong komento.

"Ha- ha-ha. Pare mukhang na bisto ka na nila.." That's Nichollo.

"Shut up, Nichollo.." Reidd hissed at him.

"Don't you have a date?" Naka kunot noo niyang tanong kay George sa gawing kanan niya. The table was long kaya kasya silang lahat.

"Because, he don't want us to meet his fiance. Kaya mag isa siya ngayon." Si Cameron naman ang sumagot para dito.

"Look who's talking.." Sita nito kay Cameron na wala din date na kasama.

"So, in our left. Are the normal guys. And then in our right it are the weir— I mean what should I call all of you?" She asked curiously in George's group. Tinitigan naman siya ng masama nito.

"We were busier than them so, you can call us the real normal guys. And those guys there were the womanizer troupe.." Pagtatama nito sa kanya.

"Why so, defensive? I'm just curious.." Na tatawa niyang sabi dito.

"Why don't you just accept Ryuuki again? Para naman hindi na kami na dadamay sa kalokohan niya.. Ang sakit pa rin ng mga kamay namin.." George hissed at her.

"I'll agree on you with that.." Naka ngiting sabi ni Alexander.

"I believe.. I cannot relate.." Na guguluhan niyang sabi dito. What the hell is he saying?

"But, you all look lovely tonight.. Right, Damon?" Naka ngiting sabi ni Cameron sa kanila.

"They really are.." Sang ayon ni Damon dito at ngumiti pa ito as his sincerity. Pakiramdam nila ay nag liwanag ang langit dahil sa ngiti nito.

"T... Thanks.." Tila na hihiya na sagot ni Lyon dito.

"Here!" Tawag ni Lyon sa paparating na sila Heather at Escarlet.

Na gulat naman silang lahat na nasa hapag kainan dahil sa ayos ni Heather. She looks really different and really beautiful in her sexy thin sleeveless navy blue gown with its high slit. Naka make up din ito.

"I almost not recognized you. You look good." Hindi ma pigilan na sabi ni Lyon dito.

"You too. And you look cute." Naka ngiti nitong sagot.

"Hello ladies! Wow! You all look good!" Xerces greet them with fascination in his face ngunit tila may hinahanap ito.

"Did you see Mavis? Kanina ko pa siya hinahanap.." Nag aalalang sabi nito at nanigas naman si Mavis. Ngunit sila naman ay hindi ma pigilan ang matawa dahil mukhang hindi pala nito ito na kilala.

"Seriously? hindi niyo ba siya na kikilala?" She said proudly at inakbayan ito.

"No way!" That's Heather.

"Yes, way." Naka ngiti niya agad na segunda.

"Eh- ehe. yeah, it's me.." Tila awkward na pag amin nito.

"Kanina pa tayo mag kasama bakit di' mo sinasabi?" That's Lyon.

"Jeez. Akala ko alam mo.." Sagot niya dito. Is she insane?

"Close your mouth, Xerces." Saway ni Escarlet dito sa pagitan ng pag tawa. Mukha ito ang pinaka na gulat sa kanilang lahat dahil hindi pa din ito nagsa salita.

"Ladies, mukhang nagkakasiyahan kayo diyan ah?" Masiglang bati sa kanila ni Lee na lumipat sa lamesa nila. He had a wine in his left hand and a beautiful woman in his right hand.

"All of you are stunning!" Exaggerated pa na sabi nito. This man is a womanizer for real..

"Are you done womanizing?" Tanong niya pa dito.

"There's no much to womanize here. You are so, judgmental." Naka ngiti nitong saway sa kanya.

"By the way, beautiful ladies.. this is Megan, my date. Can we join you here?" Naka ngiti nitong tanong sa kanila.

"Y.. You are Lyon, right?" Baling nito kay Lyon at tumango naman ito.

"You know what? Shine is currently flirting with the blonde tall model. At that side.." Out of the blue na sabi nito dito.

"Thanks for the tip, man.." Lyon said and she stands up in the table para puntahan si Shine. Tinitigan niya naman ng masama si Lee. What is he plotting? Na pa iling naman ang ibang kasama nito.

"At hayun si Ryuuki, kinukuyog ng mga babae.." At ayaw pa din nito mag paawat. She looks at him boredly before she answers.

"Nah.. I doubt they can get his attention.." She said to him casually.

"Coz' I know if he's not interested to someone.. He's gonna treat them like air.." She added habang hindi man lang niya tinapunan si Rey ng tingin.

"And just so, you know. That trick will not work on me.. Nice try.." Pangbabara niya dito at tumahimik naman ito agad.

"Lyon, don't mind Shine. If you want to I can be your date tonight?" Offer ni Reidd sa naka sibangot na si Lyon at tinabihan ito.

"Should I?" Biro nito dito. At na tawa pa ang mga ito.

"Move.." Utos pa ng kadarating na si Shine dito dahil inookupa nito ang upuan na malapit kay Lyon.

"Kahit ako ang na una dito?" Na iinis na reklamo ni Reidd ngunit sumunod din naman ito dito.

Mukha yatang naka tulong ang pagpapalipas ng gabi ngmga ito na mag kasama dahil it looks like he was protecting her.

"Aren't you supposed to be in Reidd's group?" Biro niya kay Shine at tinitigan ito ng masama ni Lyon.

"Y.. Yeah, but someone might get into trouble again kaya I need to keep an eye on her." Sagot nito habang naka titig pa din kay Lyon.

"Why? Because is she too pretty tonight?" Naka ngisi niyang segunda dito.

"Isabelle!" Sita naman ni Lyon sa kanya.

"Y.. Yeah.." He answered. And that was a bit unexpected.

"I want to thank everyone who came tonight despite their busy schedules. And to my sister who make this night a huge success.." That's the birthday boy Ten who's talking. Nag palakpakan naman sila.

"And to my family and friends. Kaibigan nga ba ang tawag sa inyo?" Pagbibiro nito sa knila na ikina tawa ng mga lalaki.

"And to the special woman that I thank in coming to my life.." Tukoy nito kay Heather at na mula naman ito.

"That's all. Let's enjoy the night.." Pagtatapos nito.

"Hello there, swee—theart?" Rey awkwardly greet her. The smile in his face was gone when he saw her completely.

"I told you to don't call me, sweetheart. They might misunderstand it." Saway niya dito ngunit naka titig lang ito sa kanya.

Pakiramdam niya ay hinuhubadan siya ng mga mata nito. What the hell? But, damn when did he become this handsome?

She thinks this was the first time she saw him looking formal. Itinaas pa nito ang may kahabaan na wavy na buhok nito para mag match sa itim na tuxedo nito.

Cutting his hair a bit was really a good thing dahil nag matured ng ak unti ang guwapo nitong mukha. And if he will smile. She might faint.

"Why are you wearing something like that?!" Naka kunot noo na tanong nito. Na tawa naman sila Shine at Lee maging ang grupo nila George.

"Why? Isn't it beautiful? Bagay naman di' ba?" She answered him sarcastically.

"That's not the point! Hindi ka pa yumuyuko. Kita na kaluluwa mo.." Pagmamaktol nito sa kanya.

"Oh my God. Don't look at her. I'm gonna kill you all!" He hissed to his friends at tumawa lang naman ito. Gusto naman niya mahiya sa inaasal nito. Ano ba ang ikinakataranta nito?

"When did you become so, protective?" Na tatawang tanong ni Nichollo dito.

"Now! Kaya huwag ka nga tumingin!" He hissed again at this time na tawa naman sila Lyon.

"I didn't know Ryuuki was this conservative.." Biro sa kanya ni Lyon.

"W.. Wear this.." Utos nito ng tanggalin nito ang coat nito at inabot sa kanya.

"Hell no." Mariin niyang tanggi at ibinalik iyon dito.

"But, Ren--

"Shut up and seat while I'm saying it nicely.." Na iinis niyang utos dito at mabilis naman itong sumunod sa kanya.

"S.. Stop staring me.." Na mumula na niyang sita dito dahil literal na tinitigan siya nito.

"This is the first time we're together after 10 years. Kailan ka pa na tuto mag suot ng ganyan?" Ayaw pa din pa awat na tanong nito sa kanya.

"Don't be a fashion police. I think it looks good. At.. Ikaw lang ang nag iisang kumokontra.." Na iirita niyang sabi dito.

"Because..that's too revealing.." Na iiling na sabi nito.

"You mean.. it's sexy.." Pagtatama niya dito snd she smiles sexily to him. Bigla naman ito na tahimik at na pa tango na lang habang naka tulala.

"Are you making a fool out of me?" Na iinis niyang tanong dito.

"I am just covering you a little.." Sagot nito habang seryoso ito sa pagtatali ng table napkin sa leeg niya upang takpan ang kanyang cleavage. Na tawa naman muli ang mga kaibigan nito.

"Mukhang may baby pala tayo dito.." Na tatawang biro sa kanya ni Lyon dahil tila siya may bib.

"Rey, for crying out loud. Stop it.." Frustrated niyang saway dito at tinanggal ang napkin na naka tali sa leeg niya.

"I.. I just don't want them to stare you.." Sabi nito sa kanya.

"Tell me Rey.. Do I look ugly?" She asked seriously while staring him. Umiling naman ito.

"No. You look very beautiful. This is the most beautiful of you in the past 10 years.." Puri nito sa kanya and she was really flattered to the extent of blushing.

"A simple 'no' is okay. That's too mushy.." Saway niya dito.

"But, t.. thanks.. and please stop making a fuss.." She said at him with a small smile.

May be, this is a good way to calm his down. Hinaplos pa niya ang mukha nito. Bahagya itong na gulat ngunit gumanti din ito ng ngiti sa kanya,

"Ryuuki, mag ingat ka. She's head over heels to you.." Singit ng naka ngiti na si Vash sa kanila.

"Para ka ng si Ten.." Na iiling na sabi ni Lee dito ngunit hindi nito iyon pinansin.

"Then, how about a truce? Just for tonight?" Tanong nito sa kanya. At na pa isip siya ng mariin.

"C'mon, it's 7pm already. Just for 5 hours?" And he smiles at her sweetly. At gusto naman matunaw ng kanyang puso sa ngiti na iyon. Damn, ang guwapo nito.

"Fine." Na pipilitan niyang sabi dito at lalo naman itong na pa ngiti.

The party started started smoothly and they began to eat. It has been a while since she go out in her comfort zone kaya bahagya pa siyang na ninibago.

But, it was somehow refreshing dahil kahit mayayaman ang mga kaibigan ni Rey ay they are still humble and nice. She can say that this guys are really perfect boyfriend material, maliban kila Reidd at Lee.

"I think you'll like this." Rey said bluntly and hand over a plate of strawberry cake at her.

"Are you being nice, now?" Biro niya dito habang kinain agad ang cake.

"I'm always nice. Manhid ka lang.." Naka ngiti nitong segunda sa kanya.

"That's mean.." Saway niya dito at tumawa lang ito.

"Do you want some wine?" Tanong nito sa kanya.

"I'll pass for that. I don't want to wake up in your room again.." Biro niya muli dito.

"I would really love that kapag nangyari ulit 'yun." He said hopefully. Pinalo naman niya ito sa braso.

The truce was really effective. She felt a bit relaxed and at peace after they decided to pause their issues for now. May be, she'll just enjoy the night for now together with him for the last time.

"Baka naman langgamin kayo.." Pukol sa kanila ni Vash habang naka ngisi.

"Muli nga yatang may ibabalik.." Naka ngiting segunda ni Heather. Na pa iling naman siya.

"So, can I finally ask how had you been?" He casually asked her. At mukhang matagal na nito siyang gusto kamustahin.

Pakiramdam niya ay may tila tumusok sa kanyang puso dahil sa tanong na iyon. Should she answers it honestly?

What if I tell you that my life had been a living hell for the past 10 years. Sabi niya sa kanyang sarili.

And she finds herself laughing out loud to hide her pain. This is the last time they'll be together so, she should not ruin their night.

"We've met couple of times before this. And you are just asking me that, right now?" She said while still laughing.

"Hey, stop laughing. I'm dead serious here.." Kulit pa nito sa kanya.

"Okay.. Okay.. Jeez.. I had been hmmm.. I can say okay.. Medyo naging busy lang talaga.." Pagsisinungaling niya dito.

"Kaya pala pumayat ka. Ako ba hindi mo kakamustahin?" Pangungulit pa nito sa kanya at na tawa naman siyang muli.

"You are so, demanding. Fine. How have you been, Rey?" Na pipilitan niyang tanong dito kunwari.

"Well, where should I start? Did you know that our investors pull out their investment in our company after my brother die 10 years ago?" Kuwento ito sa kanya na ikina gulat niya. She doesn't know that happened.

"And that's the turning point of my life where it begun to be interesting yet, dull dahil wala ka sa tabi ko.." Dagdag pa nito. She saw some pain in his eyes.

"I.. I di--

"No, it was fine.. Dahil after the investors pull out.. That's when I met these peoples.. Well, I guess I can call them my friends?"

"And after that I just continue to create things which I really love." He said contentedly with a smile.

Honestly, in her opinion hindi nga siya makapniwala na may kaibigan pala ito. When did he become so, sociable?

"Buti na tatagalan ka nila.." Biro niya dito para naman gumaan ang atmosphere nila.

"Hey, that's harsh.." Reklamo nito.

"Can I ask again?" Tanong nito.

"You are already asking, Rey.." She said while rolling her eyes. Bakit ba ang dami nitong tanong?

"May I know the reason why you didn't attend the graduation?" Tanong muli nito. Na bitawan naman niya ang hawak na tinidor at tinignan ito.

"Can I pass on that?" She asked casually.

"Nope.." Segunda agad nito.

Because, if not. I might die at that time if I will not escape from reality. And I can't bear to see you at that time. Her mind answers at her honestly.

"C'mon, I'm just curious.." Kulit muli nito.

"There's some sort of emergency in the property in LA for the new mall sana.. So, I had to flew as soon as possible.. And... Y.. You know I am the standing CEO at that time.. I have no choice.." Dahilan niya dito and it looks like he did not bought it at all.

"Is that really the reason? that's why it took you almost 10 years to come back?" Tanong nito sa kanya at hindi naman siya naka kibo.

"Yeah, a part of it.. And believe me, I was really dead serious.." She answers him casually.

"C'mon, let's not go back 10 years ago. We will just be both grumpy." Saway niya dito at tinapik pa ang balikat nito.

"D.. Do you love Theo?" Halos hindi na lumabas sa bibig na tanong nito. Hindi niya naman na itago ang pagka bigla.

"W.. What?" She asked again due to shock.

"D.. Do you love Theo?" Tanong nito muli. And how is she suppose to answer that? Why the hell is he asking that question? Hindi niya alam kung ano ang isa- sagot dito.

Tell him you love Theo. That's the reason you're in a relationship, right? Sagot ng kanyang isipan sa kanya.

"To tell you ho— She didn't finished what she was supposed to say dahil biglang namatay ang mga ilaw sa function hall.

Tanging ang ilaw na lamang sa dance floor ang natira and the live band start playing a song with some beautiful background lights as well. Habang sumasayaw sweetly sa gitna sila Heather at Ten romantically.

The song was 'Please be careful with my heart'. Na pukaw ng mga ito ang atensyon nilang lahat. They look a very lovely couple.

"L.. Let's forget that question. May I have the honor to dance with you?" He dismissed the question at tumayo ito habang inilahad nito ang kamay nito upang yayain siyang sumayaw.

"Can you dance?" Gulat niyang tanong dito habang naka tingala dito.

"My late mom taught me when I was young.." He said confidently.

"Okay.. if you insist.." Sabi niya dito at inabot niya ang kamay dito.

She can say that his hand never changed at all. It was still the warm big hand that she remembers completely.

Inilagay nito ang kanyang dalawang kamay sa leeg nito samantalang ito ay inilagay ang mga kamay nito sa mag kabilang bewang niya pagkatapos ay hinila siya nito pa lapit sa kanya.

"You're blushing.." Tukso nito sa kanya ng ma pansin na nag lihis siya ng tingin.

"I am not." Tanggi niya dito ngunit tinitigan lang siya nito kaya gusto naman niya matunaw. And she cannot believe he can also dance. This man is really annoying. Why is he so, perfect?

"Stop staring at my face intensely, will 'ya?" Hindi niya na naka tiis na sabi dito.

"R.. Rence, where should I look? Up or down?" Seryoso nitong tanong nito sa kanya. Pinanlakihan niya ito ng mata nang ma realize ang down na sinasabi nito. It was her cleavage he was pertaining.

"God! Just look up.." Na pipilitan niyang sabi dito at pinalo ang dibdib nito. Bahagya itong na tawa sa reaksyon niya.

"You look stunning tonight." Bulong nito sa kanya. Pakirmdam niya ay nag taasan ang balahibo niya dahil sa pag bulong nito.

"You already told me that twice.." Saway niya dito habang kinokontrol ang kanyang puso.

"Did I?" Naka ngiti nitong tanong at niyakap siya bigla ng mahigpit.

"Abusado ka na." Sita niya agad dito at tumawa pa ito.

"Let me be.. I just want to forget everything for now.." Sabi nito at mas lalo siyang niyakap.

She doesn't know what's happening to her but, she suddenly felt wanting to cry so badly. Dahil ba na alam niya na this might be the last time she'll see him and there would never be a next time.

Hindi niya tuloy na pilitan na gumanti dito ng yakap. They stayed like that for a while without saying anything.

But, just because she misses him doesn't mean that she would choose him again. Not this time, she already gave her word to Theo and she can't and she should not back out.

"I wish we can stay like this forever.." Bulong muli nito sa kanya.

"In your dreams." Segunda niya agad.

"Then, I would like to sleep forever.." Sagot nito sa kanya.

"It's okay for me t---

"This is the last song of the night. And the birthday celebrant wants to thank all of you for coming tonight.." Lee suddenly announced to everyone hindi tuloy na tapos ni Rey ang sasabihin sana nito.

"Are they out of their mind?" Naka kunot noo na tanong nito dahil hindi ito makapaniwala.

She can see that he is really annoyed right now. Minabuti nitong puntahan ang mga kaibigan nito sa lamesa kasama siya.

"Ahm.. Reidd, ipahatid mo na sa yata mo ang pamilya ni Ten. Kasama na din ang mga date nila Shine sa Manila." They heard Alexander says. Nandoon na din sila Lyon at Mavis. What's going on?

"Pero dito sila— Kontra pa sana ni Reidd.

"Please, ihatid mo na sila. Gusto ko kasing mag boys night out tayo ngayong gabi. Kung maaari lang sana, ladies?" Hiling ni Alexander sa kanila and he smiles a bit. Mabilis naman sumunod si Reidd dito upang tawagan ang kapitan ng yate nito.

It looks like her fairy tale night has finally ended. It was a bit shorter than she expected ngunit she can't stay for more dahil tumunog na ang kampana ni Cinderella kaya sinusundo na siya ngayon ni fairy god mother pa balik sa katotohanan.

"Why? So--

"That's not a problem. Sang ayon ako doon dahil may meeting pa ako bukas sa opisina. Let's go, Rey.." Pigil niya agad dito at hinila na ang kamay nito.

Something was odd. Alam niya iyon but, she cannot stay for this fairy tale illusion for so long dahil baka hindi na niya gustuhin pang gumising.

Kinuha nila ang kanilang mga gamit sa kuwarto pagkatapos ay dumiretso na sila sa yate. Kasama niya ang pamilya ni Ten at sila Lyon.

"Rey, I have to tell you something.." She said to him while they are for the yacht at the seashore.

The moon was really big tonight at napaka kalma ng dagat. For a man and a woman at the sea this night should be a beautiful memory.

And yes, it was indeed very romantic supposedly but, they need to say goodbye.

"What is it?" Tanong nito sa kanya.

"I'm going back to LA this week.." Sabi niya dito habang naka tingin lamang sa dagat. Hindi naman ito naka kibo agad.

"T.. That s..soon?" Hindi makapaniwala na tanong nito.

"Y.. Yeah.. and I might not be back again.." Dagdag niya dito at muli itong na tahimik. Hindi marahil nito alam ang sasabihin.

"I.. I don't know what to say.. All I know is that.. I don't want you to go.." Sabi nito habang tila wala sa sarili.

"Can't you stay?" Tanong nito sa kanya. Pakiramdam niya naman ay may humila sa isa niyang paa sa tanong nito. Siya naman ngayon ang hindi mak sagot dito.

Can I? Herself asked her.

"We both know that's not possible.." She said with a sarcastic smile in her face.

"I don't— Hindi nito na tapos ang sasabihin nito.

"Isabelle!" Tawag sa kanya ni Escarlet mula sa yacht. Na ka sakay na pala ang mga ito.

"I think it is a goodbye for both of us.. We may not see each other again but... please be happy.. and take care of yourself because, there's a lot of people needing your invention.." Pamamaalam niya dito.

She smiles gently to him one more time before she walks away. She held her tears to keep it from falling because she doesn't want him to see her crying. So, she should stay strong..

"I'm sorry, Rence but I think this is not a goodbye. And we will see each other again.. because I hate goodbyes.. I will keep on holding you even if it hurts.." He said while pulling her into his arms.

"Ang tigas ng ulo mo.." Na iinis niyang sabi dito at tumawa lang ito.

"Isabelle! Ryuuki! May bukas pa! Na iinip na ang kapitan!" And this time it was Lyon. Nakaramdam siya ng hiya kaya itinulak niya ito.

"Bye." Tipid niyang paalam dito at tuluyan na itong nilayasan. What the hell is wrong with him? Why does he needs to hold on her? Why does he have to say that?

"Jeez, parang hindi na kayo magkikita ni Ryuuki. Kung mag yakapan kayo..." Sita ni Lyon sa kanya matapos siyang maka sampa sa yate. Ngumisi lang naman si Mavis at Escarlet sa kanya.

"Don't start.." Sita niya dito ngunit tumawa lang naman ito.

"It might take couple of hours before we get to the nearest pier. So, it would be better to have some sleep guys.." Escarlet told them while assisting them in the cabin where they can rest.

But, she stays in the deck while watching the big full moon and the darkness of the sea. Hindi niya alam kung ano ba ang dapat niyang maramdam. She was supposed to hate Rey pero bakit hindi iyon ang kanyang nararamdaman?

Why does she felt the opposite? Why is she confused? He was confusing her so much because he was very caring and sincere to her.

What the hell is going on? Parang may na missed siya or tila may mali dahil it doesn't fit from 10 years ago. Or he is just lying again?

"What's wrong? Hindi ka ba matutulog?" That's Mavis. She asked her with a smile na tila alam nito na hindi pa siya na tutulog. May hawak itong dalawang mug at inabot nito ang isa sa kanya.

"I'm going back to LA this week and I may not come back again.." She shared at her with a small smile. Na gulat naman ito.

"W.. What?" She can't help but asked her.

"Is it because of Ryuuki?" She asked her again and she don't need to answer that.

"B.. but, I thought everything was going okay between the two of you.." Dagdag pa nito.

"Y.. Yeah, everything was going okay.." Sang ayon niya dito na may himig na pait.

"But, you are the one who is not okay, right?" She said with a very understanding tone. Mukhang na iintindihan siya nito.

"I can lie on that.." Biro niya dito.

"I don't know what happened between the two of you but.. don't you think that a decade is too long?" Tanong nito sa kanya at nag lihis siya ng tingin dito.

"Yeah.. It was.. They said time heals everything. But, that's a lie.. Because I can feel it like it was yesterday.." She says to her with a painful voice as she looks to the darkness of the sea.

Hindi niya namalayan na pumapatak na pala ang kanyang mga luha. Ang akala niya ubos na ang kanyang mga luha ngunit nagkamali pala siya. May iiyak pa pala siya.

"You can stay there as long as you like if that's the only way you can be okay. But, remember you can always come back.. Maghihintay kami.." Malungkot na sabi nito at niyakap siya mula sa likuran.

But, will that time even.. comes? She asked herself once again.

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"Woah. Is this for real?" Gulat na tanong ni Lyon while staring the four black Mercedes Benz in front of them. Bumaba naman ang mga driver upang batiin siya.

"It's a special service. I called my secretary before we left in the island dahil I hate waiting the most.. Just tell them your address and they'll drive you wherever it is.." Sabi niya sa mga ito.

"Isabelle!" Yakap naman sa kanya ni Mavis at Lyon. Naki yakap na din si Escarlet.

"Jeez! You are so, dramatic!" Na tatawa niyang reklamo sa mga ito.

"And crybaby too. Stop it. Ano ba kayo? Here.. This is my calling card. You can call me or drop by my office anytime.." Saway niya sa mga ito at inabutan ang maliit na card sa mga ito.

"You are so, cold. Wala man lang bakas ng lungkot sa mukha mo.." Sita sa kanya ni Lyon.

"Hayan, okay na?" And she made a sad face.

"Fine. Let's go out at ikaw ang taya." Naka ngiti nitong sabi.

"Nanlalamang ka na naman. pare- parehas tayong may trabaho.." Na tatawa niyang sabi na ikina tawa nila Mavis.

"Hey, C'mon. You are the richest.." Saway nito.

"My late grandpa says that you should always save every single penny you can.." Biro niya dito.

"I agree. You really are a business woman.. Jeez.." Reklamo nito.

"I think you should all go. Na iinip na yata ang parents mo, Escarlet." Taboy niya sa mga ito.

"Oh, yeah. I'll see you in Manila.. And thank you.." Paalam na nito sa kanya.

"I.. I think I should go to.. Thank you for everything. It was really fun.." Paalam niya na din sa mga ito at niyakap sila.

"Why do I feel like I will not see you again?" Biro ni Lyon sa kanya. Hindi naman naka sagot si Mavis.

"Who knows?" May pait na ngiti niyang sabi sa mga ito bago tuluyang sumakay sa kotse niya.

The vacation really made her happy. It made her forget the painful memories for a moment too. She'll gonna miss the handsome men and that two humorous women.

It was thanks to them she can smiles a bit. And they made her realized that you might overcome everything if you have good friends besides you or even they might make it less painful for you.

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"Are you okay? You look different. Is theres something happened in the island?" Rihanna asked. It has been two days since she got back from the vacation. Mukhang wala siyang ma itatago dito.

I am not okay. I felt blank. Sagot ng isipan niya para sa kanya.

"How many days do you still have?" Instead she asked her.

"Two weeks more or so?" Sagot nito sa kanya.

"How was the hiring? Did you see any possible candidates? She asked helplessly.

"I haven't.." Buntong hininga na sagot nito.

"How was the weird suitor? Did he send bunch of weird stuffs again?" She curiously asked her.

"Oh, I think someone's getting curious.." She teased at her.

"Don't give me that.." Saway niya dito.

"Ha- ha. To tell you the truth. It was a bit strange because it was as if he knows you'll be not here kaya wala itong pinadalang kahit na ano buhat ng umalis ka at hanggang ngayon wala pa din.." Nagtataka na paliwanag nito.

"Is it a coincidence?" Nagtataka pang tanong nito.

"He is really weird.." Sang ayon niya na lang dito. But, she felt strange. Is it really a coincidence or not?

"You don't look well. Are you sick?" Nag aalala niyang tanong dito while she was looking in he reports.

"My head hurts a bit.. May sakit kasi si Tanya kaya na puyat ako kagabi. Pero uminom na ako ng gamot. So, I'll be fine.." Sagot agad nito sa kanya.

"Take a half day. I'll handle the rest today dahil I need your 100% presence tomorrow. I want you to accompany me for the surprise mall inspection for this week's proposal.." Utos niya dito.

"That's the only thing I'll need to complete it before I come back to LA.."

"You are coming back this week? How about the new secre--

"Don't worry. Theo is helping out at ang sabi niya in this week he might find me a new one.." Segunda niya agad dito.

"T.. That's good.." Sabi nito sa kanya.

"There's some pause with that.. Are you now regretting your resignation? Well you can still back out.." Biro niya dito.

"Ha- ha, as if. Oh sige na, bago pa mag bago isip mo.. I'll be going then.." Na tatawang paalam nito sa kanya.

"Don't over do it. We can finish everything tomorrow.." Paalala pa nito sa kanya at sumenyas naman siya na umalis na ito.

"This week, huh?" She said sarcastically to herself.

Binuksan niya naman ang kanyang drawer at na pansin niya ang iba't ibang klase ng chocolate na mula sa werido niyang manliligaw. Binuksan niya ang kisses at kinain ang isa sa mga iyon.

"Who are you, Mr. weird?" Curious niyang tanong sa sarili. Sino nga kaya ang werido niyang manliligaw? Why does he seems to know her so much? At of all the people bakit siya?

"Why?" Bungad niya sa kabilang linya.

I know you're still at the office. Alam ko din na hindi ka pa naghahapunan. There's some chocolate cake in the fridge. Grab some glucose baka mamaya ikaw na ang magkasakit. That's Rihanna.

"Para kang matanda.." Sita niya dito.

Ha- ha. Or Please go home already. Mahaba pa ang araw natin bukas.. Pahabol pa nito bago nito ibaba ang linya.

"Sh*t.." Na isambit niya ng makita na pasado alas dies na pala ng gabi. Mabuti pa siguro ay umuwi na siya dahil baka kapag kumain siya ng chocolate ay hindi na siya maka tulog pa.

Their main office was almost close dahil naka patay na ang mga ilaw at tanging ka unti na lamang ang mga naka bukas. So, she grabbed her bag and she decided to go home.

Kasalukuyan siyang nasa harap ng puno ng kanilang main office nila dahil hinihintay niya si Julius na susundo sa kanya. Kung bakit kasi hindi niya pa ito kanina tinawagan?

Ang dilim pa naman na at delikado ang mag isa sa gabi. Ang mabuti na lamang at 24 hours ang security guard nila sa opisina kaya kahit paano ay hindi siya na tatakot.

Is it she or talagang pakiramdam niya ay may naka titig sa kanya mula sa likuran niya? And if she was right the person was slowly walking towards her direction.

Dapat ba siyang lumingon or guni- guni lang niya iyon? Minabuti niyang mabilis na mag lakad pa tungo sa security guard dahil masama ag kanyang kutob.

Nang bigla na lang niyang naramdaman na bumilis din ang mga hakbang nito. At doon na siya na takot kaya hinawakan niya ng mahigpit ang kanyang bag at halos takbuhin na niya ang entrance door nila.

"Waaa!" Na pa pikit niyang sigaw ng hilahin siya ng taong sumusunod sa kanya at biglang niyakap.

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Ooops! So, much for now!

It's a long Chapter again!

Those who've been broken hearted lang yata ang makakaintindi sa kanya..

Hay nakuu Isabelle ko..

Kailan ka ba mag move on?

Don't miss the next coming Chapter dahil it will be all about them!

Next chapter the new secretary!

Rey's past.

And Rence will be coming back to LA?

Big revealtions are coming dahil sa na lalapit na pagtatapos!

Trust me.. It was a bit different!

Abangans!