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Breydon's POV
“Who group do you think 'yung mapipili ang design?” I asked the vice president of this company. He's there so I'm asking him.
“I'll choose the last one, boss.” he said dahilan para maitago ko ang ngiti ko.
“Why do you say so?” me while looking at the other things, trying to avoid my smile.
“Bukod sa maganda nilang design their strategy is good boss. And also the two employees are outstanding. This...” tumingin siya sa papel na hawak niya, “Aira Lionel and Andrea Zheon.” oh d*mn, just hearing her name makes my heart jump.
“A-ah what about them?” I asked.
“This Aira Lionel is good, I expect this because she's a Lionel but this one, Andrea Zheon she's a great employee, she can explain the idea clearly.” I can't help myself from smiling so I smiled.
“I think so, she's good.”
I remember our conversation. I think I can help Andrea with this. I entered on my condo and go to my bed, tinanggal ko ang long sleeve polo ko and change it on a plain shirt. Nagpalit din ako ng short. Pagtapos ay umupo ako sa kama at nag dial ng number.
[Yes boss?]
“Hey Jenie can I ask something?” she's my personal secretary.
[Of course Boss.]
“You know about the design right?”
[Yes boss.]
“Hm so if one group will win, is there any chance that the group will have a bonus on their money?”
[Oo naman Boss. Kung 'yung grupong yun ang mapili they're going to have a bonus on their salaries.]
I smile, “How much is their salaries?”
[20 thousand every month Boss, I guess.]
It can help. “How about the bonus?”
[Another 20 thousand Boss kasi kung magkano ang sweldo mo yun din ang bonus mo.]
“Alright thanks Jenie, goodnight.” binaba ko na ang phone ko and look at my wallpaper.
It's Andrea. This pic was captured when she was smiling with her two hands on the winds.
“I will help you.” I murmured saka binaba ang phone sa side table at humiga na sa kama ko. I pray a short prayer and look at my phone again.
“Goodnight Andrea—”
“I love you...” and then I sleep.
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“
Sorry Haley may dadaanan ako mamaya.”
[Awww... Sayang naman!]
“You have a car Haley.”
[Oo na oo na. Bye!] binaba ko na ang phone ko and started the engine. 6 o'clock am, I'm going to Andrea. Wait? Papasok ba siya?
I called her but she's non attended. While driving dumaan ako sa drive thru for Andrea and her family. Baka hindi pa sila kumakain, so I buy food for them.
Minutes passed and I'm here at the hospital. I parked my car at pumasok na sa hospital. Dumeretso agad ako kung nasaan ang room ng Papsie ni Andrea. Papsie? Sounds cute.
“Boss Breydon.” malapit na ako sa room ng makita kong lumabas si Allen from that door.
“Ah hi. Do you eat breakfast already?” I asked. He nodded.
“Yes kami ni Mamsie pero si ate hindi pa.”
“Why?” I asked. Bakit hindi pa siya nakain?
“She's sleeping.” he pointed the door. “Nasa loob pa siya at tulog. Puntahan mo na Boss, pupuntahan ko lang si Mamsie.” he tapped my shoulder and go.
I walk toward the door and open it. I saw her Papsie sleeping again and... there she is.
Sleeping on the couch.
I walk carefully on her direction, planning not to make a noise. When I'm already on her side, I sat on the sofa where she is sleeping.
“Andrea...” I whispered while caressing her hair.
“Hmm?” she said. I think she's in a deep sleep.
“Andrea... It's me.” I said with a little bit loud voice.
“Ano ba—BREYD—hmm!” tinakpan ko agad ang bibig nito ng magsalita ito. “Ssshhh your Papsie is sleeping.” I said. Tinanggal niya ang kamay ko sa bibig niya and umupo.
“Anong ginagawa mo dito?” tanong niya. Hindi ko mapigilang mapatitig sa kanya. D*mn! Even though kakagising niya pa lang, she looks beautiful!
“A-ah it's already 6 o'clock.” I said and her eyes widened.
“A-ano? Hala may trabaho pa ako!” tumayo agad siya at dumeretso sa CR.
“Hintayin mo na lang ako sa labas Breydon!” she said kaya tumayo ako at lalabas na sana ng kwarto but pumunta muna ako sa side table sa tabi ng Papsie niya at nilagay ang food na dala ko bago lumabas.
Sakto naman na lumabas ako ay tumunog ang phone ko, someone's calling.
“Hello.”
[Boss! Nasaan na kayo? May meeting kayo this morning, nalimutan niyo po ba?]
Oh sh*t! Ugh! I have a meeting this morning!
“Anong oras ang meeting?” I asked my secretary.
[7:30 Boss and it's already 6:35.]
I sighed, “Wait for me Jenie, I will attend the meeting.” I hung up the call then hinintay ko si Andrea sa pinto.
“Andrea.” pagkalabas niya ay lumapit agad ako.
“Are you going to work?” I asked her.
“Oo.” she answered. “Pero uuwi muna ako, hindi pa ako nagpapalit oh.” oh god, I can't make it! Malayo ang bahay nila dito and their home is far from the company.
“Ihahatid mo ba ako?” I saw a glimpse of shine in her eyes when she asked that. Oh sh*t! I can't say no! But how?
“I-I...” f*ck! I can't answer!
“Ok lang naman kung hindi.” she's trying to hide her feelings, I know it.
“A-ah no. Ihahatid kita, let's go?” I grab her hand and take her to the parking lot. I don't have any choice! I can't bare see her sad because I know she have a problem.
Pagdating namin sa bahay nila ay naligo agad siya at nagpalit ng damit. I checked the time and it's 7:00 am. Oh god, faster Andrea...
“Tara na Breydon.” thanks god nakalabas na agad siya ng bahay nila so sinakay ko na agad siya sa kotche ko. Napatitig ako sa kanya, she's so gorgeous in that white simple dress and a blazer.
“Do you want to eat?” hindi ko inisip kung bakit ko tinanong 'yun but I have to! Nag aalala ako sa kanya.
“Hindi pa nga eh, mamaya na sa company late na tayo oh.” I glanced on my watch and—20 minutes left!
“O-oh right.” I said at binilisan pa ang pag da-drive.
“Ok ka lang Breydon?” she asked. Halata ba ako? Sh*t! I smiled at her to assure her that I'm ok.
Pagdating agad namin sa company ay pinark ko na ang kotche ko at nilapitan si Andrea.
“I really need to go. Bye, see you later.” I gave her a light kiss from her head and cheeks saka mabilis na tumakbo papasok sa building.
Tinignan ko ang relo ko and d*mn, 5 minutes left. I'm hella nervous right now because my Dad will be there!
*ting!*
Nang mag bukas ang elevator aya agad na tumakbo ako papunta sa conference room at binuksan agad ang pinto nito.
“Akala ko hindi ka na dadating boss!” bulong sa akin ng secretary ko. Ngumiti muna ako sa lahat bago umupo sa pinakadulo, katapat ko si Dad and yeah, he's giving me a death glare.
Ow here's the CEO.