Couple Wars [Short Story]

Kabanata 3

Hellos

Okay that guy is a serious creep. How come he would know about me? Nakakainis pa yang pag ngiti ngiti niya sa akin. I'm starting to get annoyed. However, the meeting went smoothly. I can say that he is really good. Nakuha niya agad ang kiliti ng board. As for me, I don't care. As long as he perform his duties well ay walang kaso sa akin yun.

Dali dali akong umalis doon para iwasan si Sebastian. I don't like him near me. He's dangerous, I know it. I'am not paranoid. Iba kasi ang dating ng kanyang titig sa akin. It's like haunting me, he reminds me of someone. At ayoko ko ng mga hindi magandang ala-ala.

"Oh, wait Alyana. I would like to personally introduce you to Mr. Saavedra." Sabi ni Dad.

"Please, Sir. Just call me Sebastian. It'll make me too old with all these formalities."

I rolled my eyes.

"There's no need Dad, I already know him." Tumingin siya sa akin. Kaya dinugtungan ko ito. "I mean from the introductions awhile back."

"As the President of the company I would like to formally introduce you to him."

Bakit ba ang daming alam ni Dad?

"Sebastian, this is my daughter Alyana Mikael, the President of the company. Alyana, Sebastian."

Pabalang kong inilahad ang aking kamay sa kanya.

"Nice to finally meet you Mikael, I've heard alot of things about you." Well, kailangan pa ba niyang sabihin yon?

"Well, whether they are good or bad I don't care. Nice to meet you too, Sebastian Chris."

"Alyana!" Pagbabanta ni Dad! What? Ako na naman ang mali?! I sighed.

"I'm sorry. I have to go. Madami pa akong gagawin. See you around, Sebatian. I'll
go ahead Dad." At dali daling umalis. What the fuck is that?!

Pagkadating ko sa office ay pabagsak akong umupo sa swivel chair. I don't remember having an encounter with that guy, or kung meron man, I'm sure I'm dead. Because, kapag nasa labas na ako ng office or off ko na, I'm probably out bar hopping. So more or less, I ruined his realationship with his girlfriend.

I admit I'm at fault, pero to take his revenge against my family's business is a foul. If only I could turn back time. But now is not the time for regrets. If he wanted revenge, I'm sure there is a way to somehow change his mind. I never thought na sa company mababackfire lahat ng kagagawan ko.

Probably next time, I'll be more careful. Pwede naman na akong tumigil sa role kong relationship wrecker but it was fun. It was fun being an antogonist in someone else's life.

After awhile ay narinig ko ang secretary kong inihahayag ang pagdating ni Chris sa opisina.

"Ma'am, Mr. Saavedra would like to have a word with you."

Ano na naman ba ang kailangan niya?

"Okay, send him in."

"So Mr. Saavedra, what is it that you want to talk about?"

"Ah, so we're back in formalities. Drop it, as if you didn't call me by my second name awhile ago Mikael."

I rolled my eyes inwardly. Bakit mas madami pang arte ang mga lalake ngayon?

"What do want Chris? I'am sure wala pa naman tayong business proposal na paguusapan ngayon."

"I suppose we don't."

Tingnan mo ang ugali ng lalaking to? Pupunta punta dito ng walang rason.

"Then, why are you here?" Gusto ko sanang idadag ang missed me already pero baka sabihin niyang self centered ako, so no way.

"Aren't you wondering where I heard all those things I mentioned awhile ago?"

Oh shit! I knew it! He's one of the many victims I had. Too bad wala na akong magagawa pa. Is it my fault na naaattract sila sakin kapag nalingat ang mga girlfriends nila. Nagpapaakit naman sila, so the blame shouldn't be all on me.

"Did I get your attention now, lady?"

That sent shivers down my spine. I'm starting to get pissed!

"What do you want, and what are you talking about?"

"Don't play innocent on me Mikael. I know what you're doing in the dark, and I like you more in there. Inside this company you look so elegant, but outside these walls, you're no saint."

"Stop, what are you trying to say ba? You're accusing me of someone I'm not!" I yelled at him pero he just laugh it off. And swear, his laugh is more evil than I'am. Mukhang hindi madali ang pagpapaamo ko sa kanya. It gives me excitement rather than fear.

"Oh, come on Mikael. It's just the two of us. Why don't you show me you're true color."

"Anong true color ang pinagsasabi mo! Pwede ba?! I have no time for your sick jokes and I have low tolerance with stupidity." Nakakainis na siya! Pwede namankaming magusap sa labas, baka marinig kami ni Dad.

"Show me the real slut you are."

That hit me. And I slapped him real hard.

"Excuse me, but I think you don't have the right to talk to me like that. Show me some respect because I'am still the President in this company where you are standing right now. How dare you na tawagin akong slut, as if you have known me your entire life! Wala kang alam sa akin Mr. Saavedra! If you only believe in rumors, you should have consulted me first, before insulting me just inside my office. Now get out of my sight!" Inis na sigaw ko sa kanya. Walanghiya siya! Ang slut na term ay para lang sa kapatid kong haliparot, gago siya!

"Wow, feisty."

"Wag mo akong ma wow wow dyan dahil matatamaan ka sa akin. I will show you how violent I can get! Pwede ba Mr. Saavedra, next time stop showing up with my office without your decency with you---"

"Don't talk decency with me, Mikael. When you don't know it yourself! Stop playing double personality here when it don't suit you well."

"Sino ba sa atin ang pabigla biglang pupunta dito and started talking shits? Ako ba? Where'd you drop your brain Mr. Saavedra, cause I think you need it right now!"

"Tss."

"Don't hiss me mister! And the next time you mock me again, I'll kick your ass!"

Pagbabanta ko sa kanya baka gumana.

"Whatever. Atleast I know myself and I'm not pretending. Unlike you, little liar."

"Get out of here."

Dali dali naman siyang umalis sa opisina ko. Gustong gusto ko siyang sigawan ng GAGO! Pero baka may makarinig sa akin, nasa opisina pa naman ako. Paano na iyan? Hindi ko na siya malulusutan pa, he knows me and my dark side.

Why have I got myself into?

AN: I have drowned myself in watching and reading kaya ngayon lang nagupdate. Sa mga nagrerequest ng update, eto na! Pero mukhang matagal pa ang susunod! THANKS FOR READING! 💕