The Primadonna Princess

Tinaasan ko ng kilay ang assistant ni Queen T ng sabihin nitong ayaw paistorbo ng huli. Hindi na ako nagtataka kung bakit hindi ako nito kilala. She's new. Bagong assistant kaya hindi niya ako kilala. Nasaan kaya si Emma na dating sekretarya ni Tati Tori? "Would you kindly say it again? I wasn't able to get it." Baka kasi namali lang ako sa pagkakarinig ng sinabi nito. Or maybe she's just joking around with me. But mind you, we are not close kas inga hindi ko naman siya kilala. "Queen T doesn't want to accept visitors or clients for today. She has important thing to do with her family, Ma’am." Taas-nuo nitong sagot sa akin. Yeah, of course, she's just following my aunt's instruction but didn't she know that I am an exception to the rule? "Okay. What's your name?" Mahinahon kung tanong sa kanya. Tinitimpi ko pa ang nakaambang pagsabog ng aking inis para rito. The woman made me feel that I look like a theif. Tinignan pa ako nito mula ulo hanggang paa. At muli, paa hanggang ulo. I am wearing a maxi dress today and a pair of sandals. I hate wearing heels because I am blessed with a height of 5'7". I don't want to look like a tower. "What??? Tell me!" This time tumitikwas na talaga ang dulo ng kilay ko. "How about you? Di ba dapat ikaw ang tinatanong ko kung sino ka?" Matapang na balik tanong nito sa akin. Tumayo ito at pumunta sa harapan ko. Halos magkasing tangkad lang kami sa tantiya ko. But she looks taller because of her 4 inches wedge. "Really? You have the guts to ask me?" Hinawakan ko ang name plate nito at binasa ang maliit na pangalang nakasulat roon."Esmeralda Cruz. And yet you nick named yourself as Star." Star kasi ang malaking titik na nakasulat sa nameplate na ibig sabihin ay madalas na tawag rito o palayaw nito. At pinanindigan pa talaga niya ang pagiging “Star” niya. "Esmeralda Cruz, you are fired!" Ani ko bago tumalikod pero bago pa ako makapasok sa opisina ni Tati Tori ay nilingon ko ito."By the way, I am Ysia Marie Tan, the Primadonna Princess." And I smiled to the b***h. Halos mawalan na ito ng kulay sa mukha nang marinig ang pangalan ko. Ows, don't get me wrong guys. When I say I am the primadonna princess, it doesn't mean I am primadonna or something. I was named after it because Tati Tori is the Queen T of Prima Donna -- isang sikat na clothing line sa bansa at pati na rin sa ibang bansa. Since Tati Tori got no daughter and I am the favorite niece, I will be the heiress of Prima Donna. Alangan namang ang tatlo nitong anak na lalaki ang mag-manage? Of course, the triplets will not agree on that as well as my two youngest brothers. So Mamu Reb and Tati Tori decided that when I graduated, I will be the one in charge on Prima Donna. And I find it so exciting because of clothes and fashions...pero mukhang mapupurnada pa yata ang pagraduate ko dahil sa scandal na kinakasangkutan ko last two days ago. Ipinilig ko ang aking ulo para mawala sa isipan ang nangyari doon sa vacant room. I don't want to think about it anymore. It makes me feel terrible about myself. "So? Are you here to visit me or you want to talk about the scandal? Tell me baby, who is that guy?" Pambungad na tanong ni Tati Tori sa akin. She is grinning from ear to ear, nakakainis! I seated on the chair in front of her table. "Dad tell you?" I asked. I am thinking that daddy is fuming mad while talking to Tati Tori. "Nope. Ate Lukring did." She answered. Mapanuri ang tingin niya sa akin at para bang tinutudyo ako. "Your daddy beast is so angry beacause of what you did. You almost had s*x on public my dear…You have an access on my visa card, bakit hindi mo ginamit para mag-check in sa isang mamahaling hotel?" Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. Yun tinging halos makalimutan ko na tiyahin ko siya. My aunt is so childish! And it freaks me out! "Fine. You just made out in public." Bawi nito sa naunang sinabi niya. And this time seryoso na ito. "I didn't." I hissed. Hindi naman kasi talaga! I don't even have a boyfriend for Pete's sake! "Yes, you did. May video pa nga at napanuod ko before Kuya made it deleted on internet. Gracious God baby he was able to hold your nips. No wonder your daddy beast is fuming with anger..." Seryosong kwento ni Tati Tori sa akin. I wasn't able to see the video because it was already deleted on social media and other viewing sites when I learned about it. My Dad did damage control on that matter. "It’s not what you think it was..." Hindi naman kasi talaga ganun ang istorya. Gosh! How can I explain such stupidity like this? That guy really got into my nerves! "But it was okay with me dear... Making out is normal in every relationship but be discrete next time. And most importantly, don't do it in public places. Just like what happened to you, nakakahiya." She tapped my back. I know right! "Tati, no.." I want to explain my side. And I know Tati will listen to me no matter what because I will always be her Yammy baby. "If it's not, then tell us what really happened?" I almost fell on the carpet when I heard the raging voice of my father. Anong ginagawa nito dito? "Dad?!" I was surprised by his presence kaya naman halos mapasigaw ako. "Don't Dad me! You are grounded and yet you're here? I had to leave my office just to find you myself." Kasunod nito si mommy. "Mahal, ang puso mo.." Hinawakan at hinimas ni Mommy si Dad sa braso at parang naging maamong tupa naman ang ama ko. Mom's magic touch. "Dad. Mom. Tati. Please hear me out first. He is not my boyfriend..." Panimula ko. "But you let him kissed and touched you." Sansala agad ni Daddy. "I was just there to ask him for help..." Patuloy ko sa kwentong pinutol ni Dad. "What kind of help? Unclasping your brassiere?" Galit na tanong ni Dad sa akin. I wonder why dad knew about it. And I nodded with him. Mom is sending me a dagger look while aunt is trying to kill her smile. "Punyemas! Mahal, tawagan mo si Ramos! Papuntahin mo sila sa bahay mamayang gabi para mamanhikan. Hindi maaari to! My daughter deserves love, respect and honor! Kailangang itayo ng King Josef na yun ang bandera ng anak natin!" Galit na utos ni Dad kay Mom. But mom glared at him as if saying to do it himself. "Ako na pala, Mahal..." He gets his phone on his pocket and dialed it. "Hello, balae..." Oh wow, balae na agad? How come they seems so close already? "Mom?!" I got panicked when I heard dad talking someone about marriage on the other line. I am hoping that my mother will do some tricks to stop my father's plan like she used to do for me when I was younger. "Wala na akong magagawa diyan, Yam... Reputasyon ng pamilya natin ang nakataya rito. You don't know how this world of us work -- you have to be responsible for your actions, Yam! The Ramos' talked to us and your father demanded for marriage for her only daughter. They agreed! So better get yourself ready if your father wants you to marry the guy." Mom blurted on me. Literally, halos hindi ako makahinga sa sinabi ni Mom. Marriage? NO. I never had a boyfriend, MU's or even flings, asawa na agad? Where's my freedom now? Tumingin ako sa gawi ni Tati Tori for help but she just shook her head. I even heard her say 'tsk'. I closed my eyes hoping this is just a bad dream. Na hindi ko naririnig ang pakikipag-usap ni Dad sa phone. Na hindi ko naririnig na nagpaplano si Tati Tori ng wedding ko tapos maririnig ko si Mom na naiinis rito. Oh! this can't be true.