Fundamentals of Marriage | Suarez I

Chapter 34

"The CEO is too biased. Dethroned him," his cousin joked.

"He ignored the first applicants and hired her ex--" Someone covered his mouth.

I was expecting them to ask more questions. Ang dami ko kayang hinanda. I wanted more.

I forced a smile and bowed my head a little. I was about to say thank you when I remember something. "Ah, I have a favor to ask, Sir."

"Favor?" he hissed. "Kailan ka pa nakakita ng applicant na humingi ng pabor?"

My favor is about Felize. If he can't give it to me then I rather not work here. Sa katunayan, anak ko lang naman ang dahilan kung bakit ako nag-aapply dito.

"If you can't do me this favor. Don't hire me then. I might not want this position anymore," matapang kong sabi dahilan ng sunod-sunod nilang pagsinghal.

"I challenge you to fire her, Franco. Dude, you're the firstborn. Make some scene."

"What's your favor?"

"I've seen this somewhere."

"Can you all keep quiet? You're not helping?" Sinungitan niya ang nga pinsan. "What is it? Let's see." Pinaglandas niya ang mga braso sa dibdib.

"I might bring my daughter with me during the days I can't leave her alone or no one may be available to keep her company," ani ko.

"Why?"

"Because--"

"I don't like children as much as you think I do, Ms. Legazpi. Just in case you still have the same impression of me."

Okay. That pained me. What if he doesn't like our child?

"I guess I'm giving up--"

"But if you can promise me your child will behave when she's around the company--"

"I promise," putol ko sa kaniya. Nabuhayan ako sa loob.

"Marunong ka na ba manindigan sa mga salita mo o kinakain mo pa rin?" he asked.

Nanahimik ang buong kuwarto dahil sa sinabi niya. "Yes."

"You can start working in the next two weeks."

"Rupok!" was the last word I heard before leaving the room. They teased him but I can only feel nervous about what I have entered.

I will taste every inch of his revenge.

"Secretary Legazpi, pinatatawag ka ni Mr. Suarez sa opisina," mataray na saad ng babae.

Two weeks weren't that long. I wasn't busy either but days elapsed smoothly. I gave my art teacher a yes when she asked me if I'll join this year's exhibition.

She invited me for a one-day session though there's still no specific schedule, I promised her I will come. That's if... my current work will allow me to.

"Thank you, Ms. Bea."

The executive assistant smiled at me and left. Bakit ang  sama niya makatingin? Today is my first day as the executive secretary of Dolce Casa. I'm not feeling good about this one.

I know Franco and his cousins are mad at me and my name. Pamilya ko lang naman ang nagtangkang pabagsakin ang kompanya nila. Who won't crave revenge? But I have my intention. I don't seek war or vengeance. I only want to steal a place in Franco's life, not for me but our daughter.

I breathed a deep one and went to his office holding his schedule in one hand. I'm wearing a black tank top beneath my grey blazer with a belt that hugs my waist. The black pencil skirt that doesn't go beyond my knees creates an illusion that I'm wearing a black bodycon dress. Black is classic, I can't go wrong with my black pumps.