Invisible Red String (Ms. Thea Yazmine Choi Revenge)

Chapter 5: Soon to meet her.

Tristan POV~

"What is f*****g happening, why is our sale drop that low?" di ko mapigilang tumaas ang boses dahil sa subrang frustration. Our marketing department team are now reporting about the current sale data of our product.

Once again I take a look at the data chart. Our sale in the month of June is 95℅, but it drop to 85℅ in the month of July and from that nag tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbaba nito. Kalahati ng kita during June ang binaba ng sale during the month of October. Kapag nag tuloy-tuloy ito ay siguradong maba-bankrupt ang kompanya at yun ang hindi ko hahayaang mangyri. My father trusted me so much na makakaya kong hawakan ang kompanya at hindi niya kailangangmangamba.

I stare at my employees, lahat sila ay naka-yuko at mistulang iniiwasan ang mata ko.

" Wala bang sasagot sa inyu? " I punch the conference table it made a loud noise that makes everyone startled. My patient is short at baka kapag wala pang sumagot sa tanong ko ay makapag-tanggal na ako ng empleyado.

" Sir, our competitors are using famous model to advertised their product and it gives a really big help on their sale growth " Ms. Calantoque said from the marketing department, isa din itong agent sa paghahanap ng new models.

" So what are you trying to say Ms. Calantoque? " seryuso kong tanong dito.

" What I mean is, how about we find a famous model to advertised our product? " nilibot nito ang mata sa mga taong andon trying to get their support.

" And who would it be? " I leand my back on my chair while still not breaking my stares on Ms. Calantoque.

" How about the famous model Yazmine? She's a very famous model and business woman " sagot naman ng isa.

" Yes, we can try to talk to Ms. Yazmine and ask of she can do it " segunda naman ni Ms. Calantoque. Nag-isip ako saglit, kapag may famous model kami na mag a-advertised ng produkto naming siguradong sisikat din ang produkto and the name of the model they just said is truely a famous model. Lagi kong naririnig ang pangalan nito sa modeling world at TV news but I never seen her face. I don't care about models, I only care for them when I'm f*****g them.

" Okay let's give it a try your idea. Ms. Calantoque I give that assignment to you. Talk to Ms. Yazmine and do everything to make her accept the offer " Ms. Calantoque is just looking at me with this nervous look in her face.

" If there's nothing else let's end the meeting now. " yun lang at nauna na akong labas ng conference sa mga to. Pagpasok ko ng opisina ay diko inaasahang naka-sunod pala sakin si Ms. Calantoque. Bahagya akong nagulat ng malingunan ko ito ngunit diko iyun pinahalata reto.

" Ms. Calantoque, do you need anything? " naupo ako sa swivel chair ko at ito naman ay naupo sa upoan na nasa harap ng table ko.

" Actually may gusto po akong sabihib sayo Sir " pag-sisimula nito.

" What is it and why are you acting so nervous? " nakakunot-noo kong tanong dito. Masyado kasing halata na ninerbyos ito sa action nito.

" Remember that I flew to Paris last week? " Ms. Calantoque said that makes my forehead frown more.

" Just get to the point Ms. Calantoque " naiinip kong sagot dito.

" The truth is I already talked to Ms. Yazmine when I was in Paris about the offer, but she refused. "

" What? why? " di makapaniwalang tanong ko reto.

" Gusto niya po na kayo mismo ang kumausap sa kanya at humingi ng tulong " I greeted my teeth. Who is she to became this domineering? I closes my eyes and let out a heavy sigh because of frustration.

" Okay, set an appointment to her by tomorrow and booked me the earliest flight to Paris today " tumago lang ito at agad na tumalima.

I can finally meet that woman, I don't know why I suddenly felt a little bit of excitement only by thinking that we are going to meet soon. Hindi ko alam ngunit parang kailangan kong maghanda sa manyayaring pagkikita naming dalawa. Just who are you Yazmine? Why is your name really familiar? tanong ko sa sarili ko.

Yazmine POV~

I just returned from taking lunch when my secretary knock. " Come in " sabi ko dito at agad naman itong sumunod.

" Ma'am, Mr. Alcantara set an appointment to you by tomorrow, will I accept it? " she's looking at me while waiting for my answer. Sandali akong nag-isip, maybe it's the right time na magkita kami. Kahit naman anong gawin ko ay magkikita parin naman kami so why make it fast.

" Yes Monique, accept it " sagot ko reto. Aside from Janice no one knows my true relation to Tristan in the office and I'm very careful for them not to know. Ayaw kong pagmulan yun ng kung anong usapin na maaring maka-sira sa imahe ng kompanya. I get my phone and dial Janice's number. 3 rings before she finally answered.

" Gosh Yazmine I'm talking a bath, what do you want? " I can hear irritation in her voice but I just ignored it.

" Let's meet at the nearest cafe around the Thea Inc. " sagot ko reto at agad na pinatay ang tawag without letting her answered. I pick up my important things and put it all in my hand bag. Pagka-bukas ko ng pinto ay sumalubong sakin ang mukha ni Monique. Mukhang kakatok sana ito sa pinto ko.

" What is it?" I stare at her.

" I already accepted your appointment from Mr. Alcantara and be prepared to meet him tomorrow, Ma'am " tumango lang ako reto. Mukhang malaki ang pangangailangan ng isang Tristan Alcantara at lilipad pa itong Paris para lang makausap ako.

" Monique ikaw na muna ang bahala reto, magkikita kami ni Janice at may pag-uusapan. Baka dina ako maka-balik mamaya. Keep an eye on the employees make sure na ginagawa nila ang trabaho nila ng maayos. Call me if anything happened, j'ai compris? " (got it?) mahaba kong bilin dito. She just nod and by that I leave the office.

I go to the nearest cafe which is the Louise café palais royal. I sit on the table near the glass wall and ordered a cup of Frappuccino Dark Mocha and a slice of strawberry cheesecake. While waiting for Janice I busy myself in scrolling and reading some news in the social media. While scrolling one article got my attention. I tap the post and read it. It's about the Alcantara Co. it says that the Alcantara is now about to face bankruptcy because of lower rate in sale of their product. I smirk, the day that I'm waiting for finally arrived. Unti-unti na silang bumabagsak at kakailanganin na nila ang tulog ko. " What a bunch of loser's " I turn off my phone and put it inside my bag as a saw Janice approaching towards my direction.

" May nangyari ba? Why do you suddenly called for a meet up? " agad na tanong into the moment she sat on the chair facing me.

" My ex husband will arrive tomorrow " I started " He's going to discuss me about their offer " she's just staring at me and waiting for my next sentence. " They want me to model there product, as you already know " I take a sip on my Frappe then realize that Janice she hasn't had anything to drink yet.

" Before you answer let me order you a drink first. What do you want "

" Same as yours please " sagot naman nito. I ordered the same thing as mine for her.

" Are you sure that you can finally face him? " nag-aalala nitong tanong.

" Oh come on Janice, its already been 4 years since we part ways siguro naman ay kaya ko na siyang harapin " pagkukumbinsi ko sa sarili ko, hindi ko alam kung talaga bang handa na ako sa maaaring mangyari pero nandito na toh at kailangan kong panindigan ang desisyon ko.

" Kung yan ang desisyon mo, but always remember na andito lang ako kapag kinailangan mo " she give me assuring smile and I smiled back too. After I finally built my own house I move out in Janice house and live independently. Niyaya ko siya noon na lumipat nalang sa bahay ko pero tumanggi ito. Mahal niya daw ang ang condo niya at regalo pa iyun ng daddy niya sa kanya nong 18 birthday niya kaya di niya kayang iwan yun. In the end hinayaan ko na lamang siya sa gusto niya. Pero kapag weekend naman at hindi ako masyadong busy ay pumupunta ako sa condo niya at don natutulog kung minsan.

" Thank Janice, you're really a good friend " sabi ko reto na umaakto pang may pinupunasang invisible tears.

" Eww Yazmine, tigilan mo nga yan, Di bagay sayo " inirapan lamang ako nito at mukhang di nagustohan ang pag a-acting ko. I can't help but to laugh at her expression, she looked annoyed.

We stay in the Cafe talking about some random stuffs when a pair of shoes' stop in our side. We slowly look up and found out that its Nathan who own those feet.

" Hello there Nathan, long time no see " pag-uumpisa ni Janice.

" Yeah maiksi nitong sagot at lumingon kay Janice bago ibinalik uli sakin Ng mga tingin.

" Bonjour ma dame, puis-je m'asseoir à côté de vous

" (hello my lady, can I sit next to you?) tanong nito sakin. Tumango lamang ako at mabilis naman itong umupo at parang nagmama-dali pa. Natakot ata na baka magbago bigla ang isip ko.

" Qu'est ce qui t'amènes ici? " (what brought you here? Janice asked.

"Je vous ai vu parler ici tous les deux alors j'ai décidé de venir " (I saw the both you here talking so I decided to come by) I just drinking my frappe while listening to their conversation.

" So do you guys free tonight? " Nathan suddenly asked.

" why? " tanong ko

" I'm just hoping that maybe I could invite you two for a drink tonight at the new bar " sagot nito.

" I'm free " masiglang sagot naman ni Janice. Then they both look at me waiting for my answer.

" Oh no, don't count me in. I still have work tomorrow " I answered with a head shake.

" Come on Yazmine, we won't stay long in the bar, I promise "

" Yeah, just a few shots then were going home " segunda naman ni Nathan.

In the end napapayag din ako ng dalawa. Now we are inside the bar, I'm wearing a spaghetti strap black mini dress na may unting slit sa may hita and and a black boots. Janice and I are drinking Martini while Nathan is drinking Hop Scotch. Ang sabi ni Nathan ay unti lang ang iinumin nito dahil mag d-drive pa daw ito pauwi sa mansion nila, which is as far a I can remember malayo-layo yun. I can't help but to worry pero ang sabi niya naman ay kaya niya.

Kami naman ni Janice ay nag-sabay na lamang sa pag-punta reto kaya iisang kotse lang ang gamit namin. I just minimize the amount of alcohol that I'm drinking mahirap na at baka pareho pa kaming masaling ni Janice at may mangyari pa na masama saming dalawa, thought alam ko namang di kami papa-bayaan ni Nathan pero dimo masabi ang ang pwedeng pumasok sa utak ng tao lalo na kapag lasing.

A moment later a saw two guys dancing around Janice, she seems no to notice because she's just keep on swinging her hips while her eyes closed. Mukhang lasing na toh at ang dalawang lalaki naman ay unti-unti ng inilapit ang mga katawan kay Janice. I quickly got up my set and approach them. I grab Janice arm and pulled her closer to me. Namumungay na mata lang ako nitong tinignan.

" qui es-tu? " (who are you?) tanong sakin ng isang medyo mataba na lalaki.

" elle est sexy aussi " (she's sexy too) sabi naman ng isa pang kasama nito habang dinidilaan ang ibabang labi. They tried to hold me but I just slap one of them. They look at me with ranging eyes and about to slap me too when someone punch one of them. To my surprise its Nathan, he also punch the other one and they both fall to the floor. They about to fight back when the bouncer came and dragged the two of then out.

" Are you okay? " Nathan ask me with a worried tone.

I nod at him " Were going home " sabi ko reto, tinulongan naman ako nitong maisakay si Janice sa backset.

" Are you sure you can drive? I can drive you home instead " he's keep on insisting but I also keep on declining.

" No Nathan, I can manage. Maybe you should go home too and take rest. Thank you for saving me earlier " I tiptoe and gave him a peck on his cheek. Natulala lang ito sa ginawa ko at napahawak sa pisnge na hinalikan ko. Umalis kami ng bar at naiwan si Nathan na naka-tulala parin. I just can't help but to smile.