Never Let You Go (The Bet: Bed The Nerd Book II)

Angela’s POV I woke up because of the light tap on my shoulder. I slowly opened my eyes and Mom’s smiling face greeted me. “Good Morning, my Angel.” Mom greeted me and I smiled at her. “Good Morning, Mom.” “Di ba ngayon ang first day of job mo?” Mom asked with a worried face and my eyes widen. Oo nga pala! Ngayon ang first day ko as the new secretary of IGC’s President! I quickly got up and kissed Mom on her cheek. “Thanks for reminding me, Mom. What time is it?”  Mom giggled. “It’s 6:35. 8am ang pasok mo diba?” she asked. I nodded. “Sige, Ma. Maliligo na ako.” Paalam ko rito at pumasok na ako ng shower. I brushed my teeth before I took my clothes off to take a shower. I looked at my scar near my chest. I touched it and felt a very strange pain in my heart. I don’t know why but every time I touch it I feel hurt. May be because it’s the reason why I almost died seven years ago. Papa told me that I was involved in a car accident seven years ago. I was pierced by a metal in the chest. Luckily I survived the accident but that accident took something away from me… my memories of my childhood up to the accident. I want to remember but unfortunately I can’t no matter how hard I try. Then Papa told me that I should not force myself because I’ll remember eventually.                 After taking a bath bumaba na ako agad to eat my breakfast. I found Mama in the dining area waiting for me.                 “Wow! Lahat ko ito favorite ah!” I said happily when I saw all my favorite foods in the dining table.                 Mom smiled. “Oo naman para sa angel ko. Halika na. Kain na tayo.”                 Pagkatapos naming magbreakfast ay nagpaalam na ako kay Mama na papasok na ako sa office.                 I’m so excited not just because this is my first day but I’ll be meeting my boss, the President of Ignacio Group of Companies, Stephen Anthony Ignacio. According to my research, the president was only 31 years old and he took over his father’s company at the age of 25. IGC was already a big and successful company but he brought it to higher level making him one of the youngest successful businessmen in the Philippines.                 But the man is a very private guy. He doesn’t like his personal life out in the public so he always avoids the media. He also doesn’t like social gatherings. The interesting part is he’s not interested in women. It’s not that the guy is gay but according to the blogs and magazine I read about him, Stephen Anthony Ignacio is a widower and until now he’s in love with his estranged wife.                 “Andito na po tayo, Ma’am.” The driver said which put me out of my reverie. I quickly got out of the taxi after paying the driver.                 I’m a little nervous but I know I’ll be okay. I greeted the guards when I entered the building. I know my way around because the head of HR Department, Sabrina Samonte, toured me around personally. She told me a lot of important things about IGC. She also told me that most of the president’s secretary was fired because they can’t keep their hands on themselves. They always try to seduce him much to his distaste so he fired them without a second word.                 Sabrina and I got along quickly because we are of the same age. She warned me though… she told me that if I wanted to keep my job I must not fall in love with the President.  That made me more curious about the President’s look. I had searched Google, read blogs and magazines but I did not see a single picture of him. And now I’m finally gonna see him personally.                 I was near the President’s office and was looking around when I bumped into someone. I fell on my butt and saw many employees looking at me. I turned red out of embarrassment.                 OMG! This is not happening! First day of Job and I already made a scene!                 I looked up to see the person whom I bumped with and my eyes widen when I saw who it was. It was no other than the guy who kissed me last month! I can still remember that day. I was going to ask him directions because I got lost in the cemetery but he hugged me and kissed me suddenly. It was last month but the memory of his lips against mine felt like it only happened yesterday. His lips were soft and firm against my lips. He kissed me so passionately and tenderly as if he’s drawing life from me.                 I blushed to the roots because of the line of my thoughts. I slapped my face mentally. Snap out of it!                 I quickly got up and tidy up myself. “You!” I shouted as I point my forefinger at the guy. “Ikaw na naman!”                 He was just looking at me. And it pissed me off. Hindi na nga niya ako tinulungang tumayo hindi pa ito hihingi ng paumanhin sa pagbangga nito sa akin!                 “Bakit ka nandito? Ipinakulong na kita ah! Dapat pala nagsampa ako ng kasong s****l harassment para nabulok ka na sa kulungan! Malas ka sa buhay ko!” naiinis na sabi ko habang nakatingin ng masama rito.                 “Angela!” I looked at my side to see Sabrina. “What do you think you are doing?” nanlalaki ang mga mata nitong tanong sa akin. She was tugging at my skirt as if she’s warning me.                 But I ignored her. “Ito kasing lalaking ‘to eh! Binangga ako tapos di man lang ako tinulungang tumayo at di man lang humingi ng paumanhin. Empleyado ba ito dito?” mataray na wika ko.                 Sabrina shook her head.                 “Hindi pala eh! Magpatawag na tayo ng mga guards para ipakaladakad sa labas itong manyak na ‘to!”                 I heard gasps around.                 “Angela.” Sabrina called me and I looked at her again.                 “What?”                 “Hindi siya empleyado dito dahil siya ang President dito.” She said with dread on her face.                 “WHAT??? THIS p*****t HERE IS THE PRESIDENT???” I shouted but soon regretted when I realized what I just did.                 I just shouted at my boss. Which means, I’m probably gonna get fired!                 “Ms. Samonte.” He called Sabrina.                 “Yes, Sir. I’m gonna get you a new secretary immediately.” Sabrina said and was about to pull me out of there when he spoke again.                 “No need. You can go back to your office now.” He said coldly and I looked at him.                 Sabrina looked at him too as if he just grew another head. “Sir, what?” she inquired.                 “Need I repeat myself, Ms. Samonte?” his voice was chilly it gave me goose bumps.                 Sabrina shook her head. “No Sir. Sige Sir I’ll go to my office na.” she waved me goodbye.                 He looked at his employees who were watching us and they immediately went back to whatever they are doing instantly.                 He looked at me and I gulped.                 I am so dead!                 “Ms. Angela Evangeline dela Vega.” He spoke my name and I felt a chill run down my spine.                 “Yes, Sir?” I smiled awkwardly at him.                 “In my office.” He said and went to his office with me in tow.                 I was standing in front of his desk while he was looking at me intently. I wanted to ask him why he didn’t fire me instantly when I embarrassed him in front of his employees but I did not dare open my mouth. I’m so nervous! My heart is beating so fast I couldn’t breathe properly. And I had to put my hands behind me because I’m trembling!                 “Ms. Dela Vega.” He called me.                 “YES!” I answered loudly and I instantly covered my mouth. “Sorry!”                 “Make me a cup of coffee.” He said and I immediately made him one.                 Hindi ako nahirapang magtimpla dahil kumpleto ang office niya.                 “Here’s your coffee, Sir.” I put it beside him. Kinuha niya iyon at sumimsim doon.                 He closed his eyes as he tastes the coffee I made for him. “It tastes the same.”                 “What, Sir?” tanong ko sa kanya.                 Tumingin lang ito sa akin at nagrigodon na naman ang puso ko.                 “Nothing. Get me the documents I need to sign today.” Utos nito sa akin at ginawa ko naman.                 Inutosan lang nito ako ng inutosan hanggang sa sinabi nitong manatili na lang ako sa table ko. Nasa labas lang ng office niya ang table ko kaya umupo ako agad sa tapat ng computer at nag-encode at nag-compute ng mga documents. Few minutes have passed but my heart is still beating erratically. Why do I feel this way? I know it’s not just because it is my first day, or because of what happened earlier but because of something deep that I can’t give a name.                 Lunch time na and Sabrina invited me kaya naman sumama ako sa kanya sa cafeteria.                 “I really thought you’re gonna get fired! I still can’t believe Mr. Ignacio didn’t fire you! I mean you embarrassed him in front of his employees!”                 Hindi ko alam kung ilang beses na nitong sinasabi iyon. Umupo kaming magkatapat sa isang pangdalawang mesa.                 “Wait! How many times did I say that?” she asked me while munching her burger.                  I shrugged and continued eating my lunch.                 “Eh kasi naman! Nakakapanibago si Mr. President sa inakto niya eh. Alam mo bang pinangingilagan siya ng halos lahat ng employees dito. Eh kasi one time, may nakabunggo siyang employee. Ayon nasesante.”                 Napakunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.                 “Agad-agad?” I asked her with big eyes.                 “Hmmm!” she nodded while chewing.                 Napaisip ako bigla. Eh bakit ako? Hindi niya sinisante? I shook my head! Dapat nga ako magpasalamat kasi hindi ako tinanggal eh. Hindi pa ako pinagalitan. He’s not friendly pero civil naman siya.                 Napatingin kami ni Sabrina sa entrance ng cafeteria ng marining namin ang mga ibang naroroon na nagbubulong-bulongan. We saw the Mr. Ignacio walking through as if he owns the place. Well sa kanya naman talaga yon.                 I can’t help but admire him as he walks confidently like a regal king. He’s so tall, dark and dangerous. Bumibilis na naman ang puso ko at natriple yon ng magtama ang mata namin. Dumiretso ito sa amin ni Sabrina at nakanganga lang ako rito ng nasa tapat namin ito.                 “Ms. dela Vega.” His voice sent thousands of shivers down my spine. Parang gusto kong manginig hindi dahil sa lamig kundi dahil sa kilig.                 s**t! Bakit ba ako kinikilig? Wala namang nakakakilig!                 “Yes, Sir?”                 Tiningnan lang nito ang kinakain ko. Baka gusto niyang kumain ng kinakain ko. “You want some, Sir?”                 I heard Sabrina gasped in horror. Napatingin ako rito at natakot ako dahil sa itsura nito. Her face shows that I just did something wrong. I gulped.                 I was about to apologize when he grabbed a chair and sit beside us. “Serve me.” Sabi pa nito.                 “Sir?”                 He looked at me directly and my heart skipped a beat. “I said, serve me. I’m hungry.”                 Tumayo ako agad. “I-oorder kita, Sir. Anong gusto niyo?” tanong ko rito.                 “Whatever. Just hurry.”                 Kanina ang ingay dito sa cafeteria pero ngayon napakatahimik na dahil lang sa nandito ang president. Ang sama ba ng ugali nito para katakutan ng mga empleyado niya?                 Hindi ko alam kung anong gusto niyang kainin. Whatever daw kaya kinuha ko siya ng Sinigang na Miso, Rice, pansit at fried egg. Linapag ko sa harap niya ang mga kinuha kong pagkain at umupo sa tabi nito.                 “Hindi ko po alam kung anong gusto niyo kaya ito na lang kinuha ko. Sana magustuhan niyo.” Sabi ko habang nakatingin lang ito sa mga pagkain na inorder ko para rito.                 Hindi ba niya gusto?                 I grabbed the plate na may lamang rice at sinabawan ko yon. I spooned the rice at nilapit yon sa bibig niya. “Masarap ‘to, Sir. Say Ah!”                 I heard gasps around. OMG! Another wrong move! s**t!                 Nakasuspende sa ere ang kamay ko na may hawak ng kutsara. “I’m sorry, Sir.” I apologized and was about to pull my hands when he grabbed it suddenly.                 His big hand on my wrist made my heart beat more erratically than before. And I suddenly feel hot when he slowly took the food on the spoon. He was chewing the food sexily and I wished he would chew me too.                 CRAP! Ano bang pinag-iisip ko? For goddamn sake! I’m still a virgin!                 His eyes were set on me as he swallowed his food. “You’re right. It is good.” He said at kinuha nito ang kutsara at kumain na ito na para bang wala kami doon.                 “What are you doing? Eat.” He said after a few seconds and I did.                  After eating lunch, sabay kaming bumalik sa opisina nito. He was sitting in front of his desk reading some documents.                 “Umm Sir, do you need something?” I asked him. He stopped reading and looked at me.                 “Do you know how to cook?” he suddenly asked.                 I tilted my head. “Why are you asking, Sir?”                 “Just answer my question.”                 “Yes, Sir. I know how to cook.” Sagot ko na lang mukha kasing malapit na itong mainis sa akin.                 “Good. Gusto ko ipagluto mo ako ng lunch every day.”                 “What?” I asked. Kasali ba yon sa trabaho ko as his secretary/personal assistant?                 “You heard me, Ms. dela Vega.”                 “But why?” I asked him. Curious talaga ako.                 His eyebrow furrowed. “Must you question everything I say, Ms. dela Vega? Can’t you just f*****g do what I say without a word?”                 I gulped. Uh oh! He’s pissed off.                 “I’m Sorry, Sir! Don’t worry, I’ll cook you lunch every day.”                 “Now go back to your table.” Utos niya.                  Nagtataka akong bumalik sa table ko. Bakit naman ito magpapaluto ng lunch sa akin every day? Hay! Dyahe!                 I took a glance of him and my heart did a somersault when I saw he was looking at me. Agad akong nag-iwas at nagkunwaring nagbabasa ng documents.                 Ohmy! Bakit babumibilis ang t***k ng puso ko dahil sa kanya??? Gusto kong kutusan ang sarili ko dahil sa tanong ko. Obvious naman ang sagot! I’m attracted to him. Well, I can’t blame myself. Why? Walang sinabi ang imagination ko sa reality! I imagined the president to be handsome but I did not expect him to be lethally and illegally gorgeous! At ito pa yong lalaking nanghalik sa akin last month!                 Haay! I want feel his lips again.                 I slapped myself mentally. I’m turning into a p*****t because of the President!!! To be continued