The Former Mrs. Tan

Moving On

THOSE KISS AND EMBRACE with Herbert that afternoon made me realize how important Billy was to me. 

I arrived at the office past ten o'clock that evening. Good thing that my first conference call was scheduled at eleven. I was already at my station, responding to some emails that flooded my inbox. I sensed that someone was standing by my cubicle's entrance. I knew it was Billy.

"How was your meeting with Herbert?" he asked holding two cups of coffee. He handed me the other one.

"Great," I answered. "Thanks for the coffee."

He might have misconstrued something. "What do you mean great?"

I smiled. I could sense some jealousy in him. "Why don't you sit down?" I said.

So I told Billy the whole story on what happened at the mall at the Expo that morning.

"Herbert's new girlfriend is one of my best friends in high school. We had a lot of storytelling this morning that Herbert drove me to my condo past three this afternoon. I'm still sleepy."

Billy was silent as he sat on the chair across me. 

"The book about Herbert and Irene is now officially closed," I said, reassuring him. "I can go on now with my life... with you Mr. Billy Regino."

He smiled. He took my hand and kissed it.

"By the way, I have on my table your nomination and invitation for the Grand Anniversary party this year," he said. "You have to attend that event. That's an order."

"Yes, boss."

CONTACT POINT, INC. HELD ITS ANNIVERSARY party with a grand awarding ceremony. The company's President and CEO came all the way from Denver, Colorado to witness the event. He was excited to see how his first outsourcing venture here in Asia Pacific was doing.

The party took its Oscar Awards theme to the next level, a black and white formal event. So I bought myself a black Aphrodite gown from a known fashion designer in Marcelo.

Since the party was Saturday night, Billy asked me to go with him right after our shift, which was Saturday morning. He asked me to bring what I should wear on the awards night as I would not be coming home to get them. So I dropped off the twins at Herbert's house before going to the office that Friday evening.

"You don't have a date with Ana tonight, do you?" I asked Herbert after the boys had left the car and entered Herbert's gate.

It had been months after that meeting at the Expo and both of us were now comfortable talking to each other.

"None as of yet," Herbert said smiling. "And if ever I do, I'll make sure that my mom is here or the twins have to go to their grandparents in Cimitarra."

"Okay, sounds fair enough," I said. "I've got to go now." I started the car engine and was about to pull up the car window.

"Hey," he said and put my hand on my car window. "Congratulations!"

"Thanks."

"Say hi to Billy for me."

"Sure," I pulled my car window up and started driving.

I brought an overnight bag and the things I would wear for the awards night to the office. I was nominated for an award and thus, I was invited in this formal affair.

Billy went to my station and assisted me in carrying my things to his car the next day after shift. I thought we will be going to his condominium unit, but I was surprised to see that we're heading to Hotel Delujo, where the anniversary party will be held.

"It is too early for us to be here," I said.

"Surprised?" he asked. "I reserved a room for us so we'll not be caught in traffic tonight going here."

He really reserved a suite for us, as I entered the room; a meal has been prepared and served on the dining table.

"Let's have breakfast first before we sleep."

I had pancakes and hot cocoa for breakfast as Billy had bacon and egg with fried rice and a cup of brewed coffee. We enjoyed our breakfast as we sat beside each other like newlyweds.

I took a shower to freshen me up before going to bed. After I went out of the bathroom, it was Billy's turn to take a shower.

I dried my hair with a towel and put on my pajama. I was not sleepy yet so I decided to read a book. 

While reading, Billy sat beside me and peered over my shoulder, probably looking to what I was reading. 

I looked at him. He kissed me on the lips quickly and put his arms around my shoulder.

"You'd better sleep," he said. "You have to look beautiful tonight."

"I'm not yet sleepy," I said. "That's the reason why I'm reading a book here so it could lull me to sleep somehow."

He took the book from my hands and placed it on the side table.

"I'll wear you out faster than a book could," he said. 

After placing the book on the table, he wrapped his arms around me and kissed me on the lips. We lay down the bed as he went on top of me, continued to kiss me on the lips. I started responding to his kisses and felt his hands moving on my body. 

He unbuttoned my top and peeled me off, pulled down my pajama pants, and took off his clothes as well. We were both naked and started fondling each other. I started to heat up as I became delighted on his sweet kisses and sucking of my breasts, his hands stroking my body. My hands explored his body. I enjoyed the warmth of his skin against mine. In a short while, he entered me to where he should be. It was the sweetest thing that happened on that day.

I woke up that afternoon with his kisses. He told me that I still have an appointment at the salon for my hair and make–up. When I was about to dress up, Billy came, and told me that he requested for a service instead of me going there. So we had another round of s*x before the beautician arrived.

THE ELEVATOR OPENED to the basement where the function rooms were located. Our event was held at the grand ballroom at the center.

I wore a black Aphrodite inspired gown which was made of smooth and sleek knit fabric that slides over the body, sleeveless and flaunts a dramatic plunging neckline and sensual Y-back. Billy gave me a set of pearls for jewelry to match with the black gown as a gift. 

He was wearing a black coat and tie that night. I was holding his arm when we went out of the elevator and walked towards then grand ballroom.

Employees with their partners were already coming in. There were picture taking at the red carpet entrance right after the registration booth. After we signed our names and had our pictures taken, Billy and I sat at a table in the farthest corner. As usual, Billy stayed away from the limelight.

The awarding ceremonies were patterned from the Oscars and nominated employees were required to attend. I received the nomination a few days ago with a formal invitation for this event but the announcement of winners will be done during the ceremonies.

"The nominees for Best Performance of a Senior Manager for Operations are:" the male presenter said.

"Michael Sevilla for Charter High Speed Internet," the female presenter said.

"Irene Alejandrino for Charter Billing." 

"And Edmund Garcia for US Airways."

"And the winner is... Irene Alejandrino for Charter Billing!"

Everybody clapped and employees from Charter Communications account cheered. Billy stood up and assisted me out of my seat. He gave me a kiss before I went up the stage to receive my award.