Teasing Game

Chapter Three

To be honest I have zero knowledge, my grandpa used to teach me like a "professional" golfer but he gave up in sometime for I couldn't understand any of language used in golf. Ang sabi na lang niya "mamili ka na lang ng club tapos paluin mo na lang" then we all laughed.

I smiled bitterly reminiscing my memories with my grandparents.

Nilabas ko ito at sinandal muna sa pader. Kumuha ako ng sports bag at nag lagay ng pamalit ko. Kinuha ko muli yung dalawang bag at lumabas ng walk in closet ko. Naglakad ako patungo sa bed kung saan nakalagag yung shoulder bag ko. Yes, may dala akong body bag, golf bag at shoulder bag. The things I do for business.

It wasn't for me pero para ito sa mga kumupkop saakin. Hindi ko dapat sila i-down at baliwalain ang tiwalang pinag kaloob nila saakin. I jogged outside my crib at sumakay ng elevator upang dumeretso sa parking lot.

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"Why aren't we starting yet Mr. Johnson?" I smiled as if it wasn't a big deal to stay on the heat for almost one hour. Deep down I was starting to get pissed.

Ang init parang piniprito ako, hindi ako nagbibiro. At nasusuya na ako makipag plastikan at makipag yabangan sa mga kakumpitensya ko, tatlo nga pala sila lahat lalaki. Kasama nila yung nga asawa nila at hindi ko alam bakit nagdala yung isa ng anak na babae na kanina pa ako tinatarayan.

"I am waiting for my business parter. Oh there he is." Sabay sabay kaming lumingon sa direksyon kung saan siya kumakaway.

No, tell me na bangungot lang ito.

A tall muscular guy waved back to Mr. Johnson. He is wearing a white polo shirt and white pants with white shoes and a white cup. Ansakit niya sa mata, napaka sakit!

"Mr. Rossi!" I slowly slipping away from Mr. Johnson's back hindi ko alam kung nakita niya ba ako pero lumipat ako sa dulo. Sa may mga nanay.

"Mr. Johnson, nice to see you." Nag shake hands sila nang makarating ito sa kinaroroonan ni Mr. Johnson.

"Mom, who's that? He is so handsome." The girl squealed in a low volume. I rolled my eyes, kadiri yuck.

"His business topped in brewing industry my dear. As a mother, I think he's an ideal son-in-law." I want to puke dahil sa mga naririnig ko.

"Everyone, of course you already know him but the thing you did not know is that this guy right here..." pinatong niya yung kamay niya kay Ieous kaya napatingin tuloy ako sa kaniya at nahuling natitig saakin ng may malaking ngiti sa labi. Agad akong napaiwas.

"Is an outstanding businessman. He helped me in different kind of ways in numerous times when I am close to pit. Basically, he is my business advisor." He chuckled. Umikot yung mga mata ko, ayan na naman siya sa pagiging "magaling" niya.

Gusto ko ng umuwi, I swear. Tutal ayaw ko naman talaga at wala akong alam sa golf, uuwi na ako!

"Mister..." hindi ko natapos ang sasabihin ko dahil muling nagsalita si Mr. Johnson.

"So let's start and choose our team." masaya na panimula niya. Are you serious?! I want to go home!

"Then I choose Kelly- I mean Miss Punsalan." Agad na namili si Ieous na ikinagulat ko.

"No!" I shrieked in horror. I threw my hands against my mouth. Nabigla kasi ako eh, I hate him. I don't want to be partnered with a guy who's ego was taller than his height.

Everyone was giving me a confused look except kay Ieous na nagustuhan ang reaction ko. I cleared my throat.

"I mean, I want nobody nobody but you!" I clapped my hands together two times and pointed at Ieous. "To be my partner." Tapos nag madali akong lumapit sa tabi niya ignoring the stares.