The Heiress Is My Maid

Chapter 2- Love Me or Hate Me°

Stacey's POV

I don't care what people think about me this is me, they have a choice, love me or hate me.

"After what happened at the dining room a while ago my mood doesn't change, beast mode ako buong mag hapon.

Nakaalis na si Portia ay gano'n pa rin ako. Lahat ng mali na napapansin ko sa loob ng mansyon ay sinisita ko kaya naman di magkanda ugaga ang mga kasambahay sa pagsunod sa mga utos ko. Halos lahat sila ay natataranta.

Minabuti ko munang umalis

Naisipan kong lumabas at dalawin ang Italian Restaurant na ipina-manage sa 'kin ni mommy. Actually I have my personal assistant who took care of the business. I just go there once in a blue moon kung kailan ko lang maisipan.

Pagkapasok ko palang ay kitang-kita ko na ang mga staff ko sa loob na aligagang-aligaga. Marami-rami pa rin kasi ang kumakain kahit past eight na, 9:00pm ang close ng restaurant.

I just go to my office and I saw, Jelo. He is sitting on my couch occupying may table. He immediately stand up when he saw me .

"Miss Stacey, glad you're here!" Bati nito at inalalayan ako paupo sa couch.

"How's the business going?" tanong ko ng maipatong ang aking mamahaling bag sa ibabaw ng lamesa.

"So far so good, Miss," sagot nito, maya'y may kinuhang folder sa loob ng drawer.

Binuksan ito at ipinakita sa akin ang nilalaman niyon.

"Here's the flow chart, as you can see we've been reaching our target quota for the past consecutive months and with our customer's feedback, we have lots of commendation for the services and the foods that we offer.

Not to mention, social media helps a lot in promoting the restaurant. We've been featured in different shows from different channels lately. We give our credits also to all of the food bloggers and food critics who patronize and endorse our products to the public." paliwanag nito.

Sa haba ng sinabi niya ay wala naman akong naintindihan.

"And for that, Miss. I am requesting for a business expansion. I think we are ready for branches conquering cities and provinces all over the Philippines," dagdag pa nito.

Ang akala ko ay tapos na siya may karugtong papala 'yon. Napaisip ako sa sinabi niya.

Pagdating talaga sa negosyo ay wala akong kainte-interes.

It really runs in the blood nga ba o hindi lang talaga mag-sink in sa utak ko?

I, Stacey Anne Del Castillo the heiresses of Del Castillo Group of Companies is such a hashtag #loser .

The hell I care with this damn business! Napililitan lang ako for the sake of being Del Castillo.

"Oh! Such a big move Jelo," tanging naging sagot ko. Naalala kong narito pa nga pala siya sa tabi ko waiting for my response.

"But I am open for that suggestion, just give me a time to think about it considering the fact that I do have to consult this to my parents first."

Bilib din ako sa taong ito, ang lakas ng confidence ni minsan ay hindi ito na intimidate sa akin.

"I understand, Miss, mine is just suggestions but the decision is yours," tugon nito sabay ngiti.

Napaawang ang bibig ko.Ang ngiti n'ya, it is like I'm watching a toothpaste commercial.

Ngayon ko lang napansin, gwapo pala itong si Jelo lalo na kapag nakangiti but never mind. I'm here for business and I won't stoop down to his level, I'm his superior anyway.

Masaya ako sa naging takbo ng restaurant. the credit is for Jelo talaga, he's good in his craft and I trust him, hard working and very consistent.

But for now wala pa talaga sa puso ko ang paghawak ng negosyo. I just want to enjoy life and explore the world. Ganern!

KANINA PA nag-start ang party.

Sige ipu-push ko talaga 'to ng bongga

Wala akong pakialam, ito talaga ang gusto ko yung grand entrance. All eyes are on me.

I'm wearing a fitted long royal blue, backless gown na may mahabang slit sa left side, tinernuhan ko ito ng high heeled gold shoes na lalong nagpatingkad sa aking white, shiny and supple long legs.

Nakakatawa ang reaksyon ng mga kalalakihan ng makita akong naglalakad sa hallway ng pavillion. Makalaglag panga talaga ang beauty ko. Habang ang mga kababaihan ay hindi maipinta ang mukha. Halos lahat ay naiinggit. Kung nakamamatay lang ang tingin matagal na siguro akong patay. Para bang naghahanap sila ng mali sa itsura ko na maipipintas sa akin.

Tsk! sinasabi nilang walang perfect sa mundo.

I am the living proof.

Napaka-perfect ko kaya!

Nakita ko si Portia, she's with the other girls and chatting. Naramdam niya yata ang presence ko kaya lumingon ito sa gawi ko.

Bingo! She wave her hand and ask me to come over.

"I'm glad you made it, Sizzy!" Tuwang-tuwang sinalubong ako nito at umangkla ng kapit sa akin.

All of a sudden, she dragged me off the corner.

"What the hell is this Portia?" nagtatakang tanong ko.

"Look who's here." Inginuso niya ang paparating na lalake.

"So, Sebastian Henson is here," sabi ko. Napasimangot ako ng makita ang taong pinaka ayaw kong makita sa mga oras na ito.

"And he's not alone Sizzy look who's with him," dagdag na sabi pa ni Portia.

Tumingin naman ako sa direksyon na itinuturo niya.

"Alexandra Buenavidez!" Sabay naming nasambit.

"The nerve with that guy! Ang dami namang babae sa mundo bakit si Alexandra Buenavidez pa?" himutok ko.

"Maybe he was just trying to provoke you. Remember what did to him?"

"Oh, come'on Portia, it is not a good idea to open up the past."

"It's been a long time, sweety!"

Muntik na akong mapalundag sa gulat nang marinig ang boses na nanggaling buhat sa aking likuran.

Tsk! Dahil sa pagka-busy namin sa pag uusap hindi ko namalayang nakalapit na pala ito sa amin.

"Hmmmp! Speaking of the devil. I'm outta' here, Sizzy," sabi ni Portia na bigla na lang nag exit.

Hahabulin ko pa sana ito ng biglang may humablot sa kamay ko para ako'y pigilan.

"Take your hands off me, Seb!" Mahinahon pero may awtoridad sa boses ko.

"Oh easy, Sweetie! I won't do anything to harm you!" Ngumisi pa ito na ikinabwisit ko.

"What do you want?"

"An explanation, Sweetie."

"Oh shut up Seb, the hell I care!"

Nang makawala ako sa mga kamay niya ay dali-dali akong lumakad palayo rito.

The nerve with that guy, he keeps on calling my name, at nakakasuya na talaga.

HINDI Ko alam kung ilang shot ng tequilla na ang nainom ko. All I knew is that I was drunk but I kept on drinking.

"Sizzy, enough! Lasing ka na. Come'on I'll bring you home." Portia was trying to pull me but I struggled.

"Let me enjoy the night, Portia."

Mayamaya ay pumailanlang ang tugtugin sa dance floor. Slow rock iyon kaya kahit nasa table lang ako at nakaupo sumasayaw rin ako. I was shaking my head and gracefully moving my hands according to the tempo of the music.

Nag-e-enjoy pa ako sa tutugin ng bigla nalang mapalitan ito at naging love song.

"Can I have this dance with you?"

Luke Suarez a Formula 1 Grand Champion in Macau is right there in front of me and asking me to dance with him

I can't believe this, lasing na siguro talaga ako that's why I have this dilution.

"Can you be my dancing princess for today, Miss?" ulit nito sa sinabi niya kanina.

Hindi nga itong isang ilusyon, totoo itong nangyayari.

Hispanic Latino, Luke Suarez is looking so handsome wearing a black tuxedo.

He held my hand as we walk to the center of the dance floor. All eyes are on us now. Every girl at this party is envious of me.

Hinapit niya ako sa bewang as the music starts. He gently lead me to the rhythm . It's like a fairy tale, a princess dancing with her prince charming.

I'm the star of the night no doubt.

"My eyes are on on you this whole evening. You're stunningly beautiful and I don't want to end this day without knowing you.

"My name is Luke... Luke Suarez." pagpapakilala nito sa kanyang sarili.

"I know, sino ba naman ang hindi makakakilala sa 'yo. Stacey here, nice to meet you, Luke," tugon ko naman.

After the sweet music, we decided to go back to my table. Portia is still there taking some shot of wine, parang hindi kami nito nakita.

"Portia, meet Luke, " pakilala ko sa dalawa ng makalapit kami ay inalalayan ako ni Luke para makaupo.

"Hmp!" nanulas sa bibig ni Portia at inismiran si Luke na siya namang ikinagulat ko.

What is happening here?

Pilyong ngiti lang ang sagot ni Luke sa ginawa ni Portia.

Palipat-lipat ang tingin ko sa dalawa,

maya-maya ay namayani ang katahimikan, walang gustong magsalita.

Enough! I can't take this anymore.

"You guys knew each other, right?" tanong ko.

Tanga lang, eh! Pasensiya na , maliit lang mundong ginagalawan namin, maybe they were introduced by a common friends kaya magkakilala na sila noon pa.

"I'll just get a drink."

Yun eh! um-exit na naman si Portia.

Pambihira talaga ito.

"Whats with you guys?" tanong ko kay Luke. Curious talaga ako kung ano'ng problema nila sa isa't-isa.

He just smiled at me in response.

The hell with these people! Wala na ba akong pwedeng makausap ng matino?