Lift Your Head

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

After namin uminom kagabi ni kuya Leo, we both fell asleep. The next morning, we had a breakfast together.

Si kuya ay pupunta kila Mama at Papa after niya mag breakfast. Binilinan niya rin ako na doon siya magpapalipas ng gabi kaya napag-isip isip ko na hindi na lang muna ako uuwi.

Bibisita ako ron kay Papa sa Sabado, i've been busy these past few days dahil sa Journalism. Ang free time ko is ginagamit ko rin para maka-kain o 'di kaya'y tatapusin ang speech ko.

Aaron left my house early. Si Vanessa naman ay sabay kaming pupunta sa work dahil malapit sa workplace ko ang workplace niya so... I decided to drive her to work using my MERCEDES CAR.

Back at the office, I finished my report. Noah greeted me with a cheerful “Good morning”

I smiled at him and reciprocate his “Good mroning”

This kiddo is.. Mabait!

I presented a significant journalism report in front of my superiors, with Shiyan, the CEO.

Upon the completion of my report, they all approved and applauded me. They were impressed by my presentation skills and they even praised me for a job well done!

My heart was fluttered. Busog ako sa ngiti ni Shiyan. His smile looks so proud. para bang sinasabi ng mga mata niya ang katagang “I'm so proud of you, my wife”

Hala! Delulu!

After that presentation, bumalik na ako sa office para tapusin ulit ang pending works ko.

Noah gave me a smile and then he asked “How's your report, ate Lian? Let's have dinner, your treat!” His tone conveyed excitement and anticipation, showing his interest in spending more time with me.

“Sige ba! My treat!” I smiled. Nakisama na rin ang ibang workmates ko, minsang bonding lang din naman ito. After nito, diretso ako kila Mama dahil nandoon panigurado si kuya Leo.

Nag usap usap kami ng mga ka-workmates ko kung saan kami pupunta mamaya after ng work. Sagot naman nitong isa eh sa Bar daw. Akala ko ba dinner? Bakit may pa-Bar ang mga taong ito?

Wala na rin akong nagawa dahil lahat sila pumayag na kaya pumayag na rin ako. Actually, hindi naman ako araw-araw umiinom. Minsan lang ito kaya go na! Hindi ako uuwing lasing promise!

Times had passed at 3:42 pm na agad. Ang bilis ah? Nagkasundo kami nila Noah na magkita na lang doon sa Bar na pupuntahan and they will text me the location na lang daw. Tumango na lang ako.

Tumawag sakin si Vanessa, ang sabi niya huwag ko na siyang sunduin dahil mayroon siyang lakad after work.

Saan na naman punta nito?

For sure mangha-haunting ito ng mga lalaking may biceps.

I couldn't help myself but chuckle.

This girl is really something.

As I made my way down to the parking lot, I saw Shiyan standing there beside his car.

A mix of emotions crossed my face as I locked eyes with him. Despite the tension, I managed a polite smile, trying to mask any unease.

Shiyan noticed my presence. I smiled at him na lang para walang conversation, nahihiya kasi ako.

“Enjoy.” He sarcastically said.

What does he mean 'enjoy'???

Alam niya ba na may lakad kami ng mga workmates ko? How?

Oh, right! He's the CEO, hindi na malabong malaman niya. And so what?