(Davao Series #1) Hold My Hand And Take Me To Parola Lavigan (ON-GOING)

Prologue

Prologue

                "Juda, ako na tatapos nito. Umuwi kana."

"Sige, madam. Salamat." sagot niya at kinuha na ang bag niya.

Umalis na din siya pagkatapos niyang maglinis. Sinigurado ko muna na maayos ang mga paintings bago kinuha ang bag at umalis. Inayos ko ang damit ko bago nilibot ang paningin sa Gallery.

The whole Art Gallery was bright and it looked expensive. From the carpet to the paintings, everything was extravagant and elegant. The good thing is that I earned this. I earned all of this. I smiled before walking out of the Gallery.

"Bye, madam!" bati ng guard. Ngumiti naman ako.

"Bye, guard. Ikaw na bahala dito ah?"

Pumunta ako sa parking lot at hinanap ang sasakyan. Nilapag ko ang bag sa front seat at pinaandar na yung kotse. Hindi naman masyadong traffic dahil gabi na kaya mabilis akong nakauwi. Pinark ko muna ang kotse bago pumasok sa bahay. Walang tao kaya madilim ang buong bahay. Huminga ako ng malalim bago hinanap ang switch para sa ilaw. Umupo ako sa sofa at tinanggal ang heels ko. Pumasok na ako sa kwarto. I didn't bother eating dinner since I was not feeling hungry.

The next day, I woke up and fixed myself for work. I was wearing my black pencil skirt, white polo, and black blazer. I partnered it with black heels and white accessories. I applied light makeup and drove to work. When I arrived at the gallery, I saw Juda talking to a customer. I took my shades off and called her. She excused herself and went closer to me.

"Good morning, Juda. Any news?" tanong ko habang naglalakad patungo sa itaas ng Gallery.

"Good morning, madam. Okay naman po yung Gallery. May nag email po sa 'yo. You can check it out later."

"Sige, thank you. And oh! Coffee please."

"Sige, madam."

I turned on my laptop and went to my email. I read some of the important emails and I will let Juda answer the rest. What caught my interest is the email from Mr. Henry Caleb, a..close friend of mine.

Greetings, Ms. Valliamonte!

Mr. Henry Caleb cordially invites you to Marco Polo Hotel this October 1st, 8 PM as we celebrate our yearly exhibit. We request your artworks to be displayed in the said program. This exhibit is not just about expressing the beauty of art, but also to help our chosen charity. This exhibit can also benefit you in many ways. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Tinakpan ko ang bibig ko sa kasiyahan. If my paintings will be displayed in this exhibit, for sure my works will be recognize since mga big time ang mga pupunta. And it is also for charity, so why not?

"Madam, coffee," biglang sumulpot si Juda na may dalang tasa.

"Thank you, Juda. May gagawin ka ba sa October 1?"

"Wala naman po."