I nodded and signaled her to go out. And she just used a freaking tissue paper. Wala na ba siyang papel? Tsk
Babe,
I'm sorry I called you babe earlier. Hahaha. It worked naman, diba? >:D On Thursday, 8 PM, punta ka sa Valkyrie ha. First floor. I already reserved for our table. Pipili na tayo ng babae mo! Aren't you excited? XX, Kai ♥
I glared at the paper as if it was Eleanor herself. Why is she overflowing in happiness while I'm drowning in my own bitterness?
After a while, Claire went to me to give Eleanor's contact number. I wasted no time and called her immediately.
(Hello?)
"Eleanor Kai Gonzales!!"
(Chance baby? Ikaw yan? Hahaha. Pano mo nakuha number ko? Stalker kita no? Ayyiiiieeee!!)
"Will you stop that? Don't assume too much." I scoffed. I ran a hand through my hair as I leaned on my chair.
(Chill down, babe. I'm not assuming kasi totoo naman diba? Hahaha! Baka naman nabitin ka lang sa yakap ko kanina. You'll get more of that naman kung kailangan. Anyway, bat ka tumawag? Excited ka na? Ayiiiieee―)
"Can you stop that fucking ayieee! You're already 23 for Pete's sake!" I demanded. Naririndi na ako sa 'ayiiee' niya. She's like a crazy fourteen-year-old fangirl.
(And can you stop shouting! Ikaw na din ang nagsabi, 23 na ako kaya hindi na ako bata para sigawan!) I shook my head in disappointment. Hindi talaga nagpapatalo
"Tsk, umayos ka kasi."
(Maayos naman talaga ako. Nangdadamay ka lang sa pagiging bitter mo. Come on Chance, lighten up. Did you greet your secretary ba naman? Or any employees?)
"I'm not in the mood." I said non-chalantly.
(Anong wala ka sa mood? Tanga ka ba? Okay lang kung sakin ka ganyan pero kawawa naman ang employees mo! You're so mean! Sungit! Pati sila hinahasikan mo ng kasungitan mo!!) I heard her sigh before continuing, and I was shocked that she is calm yet again.
(Next time kasi baby, you should be kind to others. Get what I mean? Wag mong hayaang pati nakapaligid sayo maapektuhan nung bitterness mo.)
"I'm not a five-rear-old to be lectured on kindness, woman."
(Baby, wag ka ngang ganyan. Pag tayo hindi nakapili ng maayos na girl dahil diyan sa kasungitan mo...)
"Edi paninindigan mo nga ako."
(Tsk. Pasalamat ka talaga mabait ako. At maganda at the same time.) I glancedat Claire who just entered my office with my coffee. She placed it on top of my table. I gave her a nod as my thank you.
"Sir, andyan po sa labas―" I held one hand to signal her to wait.
(Oy Chance, sunduin mo ako on Thursday, okay?)
"Why would I do that?"
(Pleasee!! Sige ka, wala ka ng kasama sa Valkyrie.)
"I'm fine being alone."
(Chance baby naman...)
"What?" I was getting a little irritated.
(CHANCE BABY UMAYOS KA!!) I immediately glanced at Claire because it seemed like she heard Eleanor's outburst. Nagtataka naman si Claire kung sino ang kausap ko because I never really had phone calls like this.
"Fine. I will. And stop shouting, woman. I'm in the office."
(Yay! Haha. Sorry po. See you na lang baby! Mwah.) Halos mabato ko na ang phone ko sa kalokohan ni Eleanor. Mwah? What the f-uck? Tsk! I placed my phone back on my table when Lourd came inside my office. Claire got out and I turned to look at my brother.
"Hey, who's that chick? Parang ngayon lang kita nakitang may katawagan uli." He grinned. I can only roll my eyes.
"Not a chick."
"Girlfriend?"
"None of your business. Why are you here?" Lourd sighed. We're not really in good terms to be honest but I just can't ignore the fact that we're twins.
"Malapit na ang kasal namin ni Mon." My expression darkened with what he said. Of course, I knew that. Why the f-uck should he remind me about it? To rub it in my face that he got Monique and I didn't? B-ullshit!
"I know I can't ask you to be the best man, but Chance. I hope you'll be there on our wedding day." I shrugged. Because if I could just be honest with him right now, then I'll tell him that I'd rather die than watch the ceremony.
"And you can also bring your date." He winked as I glared at him.
"Shut up, Lourd. I'll be there on your wedding so get lost." I gritted my teeth. Even if the whole part of me doesn't want to, I have to go. But to think of the idea of watching the girl you love marry another man―who happened to your beloved twin brother, that's gonna hurt me a lot. I hope I get sick or I die on that day so I can have an excuse to not attend.
"Thanks, Chance. I'll go now. Ingat sa work pati sa babae mo." I fought the urge to throw my phone at him nung makalabas siya ng office. Lahat na ata ng babaeng nakakasama ko, binibigyan niya ng meaning.
Probably because he wants me to move on so he could have Monique all for himself.
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No Strings Attached
General Fiction[For my beloved Chance Lucas Sandoval] Chance Lucas Sandoval meets Eleanor Kai Gonzales in the most unlikely place, and you can guess that the most unlikely thing happens. He agrees to date other women, as Eleanor has stated, to help him move on wit...
