Rose From The Past ✔

Kabanata I

Kabanata I

Kanina pa tunog ng tunog ang cellphone ko pero hindi ko ito binigyang-pansin. Kasalukuyan akong tumitingin ng mga bibilhin kong mga bags nang tumunog ulit ang cellphone ko, again, I ignored it.

My eyes stopped on the left cabinet kung saan nakadisplay ang blue Gucci bamboo handbag. Lumapit ako roon at kinuha ito. I slightly nodded at its design and price.

My phone rang again. Naramdaman ko ang paglapit ng isang saleslady sa tabi ko. Napatingin ako rito, she's bowing her head and her hands are in a proper position like a maid from a royalty's house.

"What?'' I asked as I check the inside of the handbag.

''Ma'am, hindi niyo po ba sasagutin ang cellphone niyo? Kanina pa po may tumatawag.'' Tumaas ang kilay ko at napatingin sa kanya. I touched her nametag and scanned it. The name's not familiar. Bago nga.

''I see. You're still new here. Ano bang pake mo kung hindi ko sagutin ang tawag? It's my phone, not yours." I removed my finger from her nametag.

"Pero Ma'am, may iba po kasing costumers. Kanina pa sila tingin ng tingin sayo kasi hindi niyo po sinasagot ang tawag. Kung may away po kayo ng boyfriend niyo, mabuting pag-usapan niyo." My eyes rolled in annoyance. Umirap ako dito. Nakakairita naman ang staff nila dito.

"Ano ngayon?"

"Ma'am---"

"Do you think I care? Look, I know the owner of this mall, Vale Warren. Does it ring a bell? He's my fiance. Hayyy, should I tell him to fire some of their staffs?" I know I'm being bitch again but can they just mind their own business. Sticking your nose into someone else's matter is really annoying. Vale Warren is my friend before he became my fiance. They are filthy rich that's why our parents decided to manipulate our future. Though, hindi ko alam kung talagang napagpasyahan lang ng mga magulang ko ito ngayon o plano na nila ito dati pa. For me, they are still changing my future.

"N-no Ma'am. S-s-sorry po." I can even count how many times this saleslady stuttered. This saleslady really annoying but I'm having fun of her reaction. Priceless!

My phone rang again kaya napatingin ako sa bag ko.

"Nevermind.'' I put the Gucci handbag at its place, saving it for later. Inis kong sinagot ang tawag at lumayo ng kaunti sa nakakainis na saleslady.

''Yes?'' Bungad ko.

"Bitch, you done?" Napairap ako. It's my bestfriend, Trixsha Beal, one of the wealthiest in Bacolod. Siguradong mag-aaya na naman itong magbonding. She's a bonding freak.

"Bitch, you just ruined it. But that saleslady ruined my day more.'' Our endearment, it's natural for us. Hindi naman ako nao-offend sa tuwing tinatawag niya ako ng ganoon, it's a proof that we're bestfriends. You cannot be offended easily by your bestfriend with just endearments like that, a fake one will be.

''Tell me about it." Napairap ako sa kawalan.

Do I really need to? It will be my most ruined day. Ever.

"Later. Why did you call, bitch?''

"Night swimming sa Beal Resort. 8 PM. Hangout with the others. I invited some socialites too. Just a perfect time for letting your head to cool down.''

''Fine. I'll stop by your house."

''That's great then, bitch. Pero baka iinit din ang katawan mo at may mahahanap ka doon na alam mo na.'' Tumawa pa ito.

"You piece of shit." I cursed and turned around. May nakahawak na ngayon sa bibilhin ko na sanang bag. She looks like a local model because of her body figure, her hair is wavy too. Unlike mine that is naturally straight. Tumaas ang kilay ko nang ibigay niya ito sa saleslady na nang-inis sa akin kanina.