Black Rose (TAGALOG)

Chapter 6

Chapter Six

Before, I wondered what kind of place Spade Company is. Isa lang iyong malaking building na nadadaanan namin sa siyudad, titingalain ko at siyempre, inasam ko din kung ano ang feeling kapag nakapasok doon. It was one of the most knowned companies in town. The billionare's liar and said to be owned by one of the most influencial family in the country — the Ivans.

Pero dahil nasa pamilya nila ang dahilan ng pagkawala ng kaisa-isang tao na natira sa buhay ko. Ang pamilya na pinagpilitan akong bayaran para sa katahimikan at pinabango ang pangalan nila para masalaba ang iniingatan nilang imahe, I sweared to hate that family and even the company they owned. I despised them, everything about them na ipinangako ko sa harapan ng puntod ng Ate ko na gagawin ko ang lahat para maibigay ang hustisya na nararapat para sa kaniya.

But little did I know that I will be the one at their mercy. Naandito na ako ngayon sa harapan ng kumpanya na sinumpa kong ni dampian ng balat ay hindi ko gagawin o ni daanan ng paningin ay hindi ko paglalaanan. 

Curse you to death Zeus Ivan. Gigil kong ani sa aking isipan and glared at the glorious, sexy and broad back of Zeus Ivan. Pababa na ito ng itim niyang limousine. Pagkatapos ay inayos ang suot na suit at tinitigan ako sa likod ng sunglasses nito. I can't really see his eyes behind that, but his heated gaze reached on me. I instantly frowned to him, unwillingly started to move my own body.

"My, my, my. My slavetary is lacking energy. Do you hate me that much slave?" ani nito pagkababa, slightly bended his body at inilapit ang bibig sa tenga ko.

I shivered when I felt his warm breath there dahilan ng pag-atras ko bahagya sa kaniya.

"S-shut up. Kahit marinig ko lang ang pangalan mo ay sapat na iyon para mag-init ang dugo ko. Ganoon ako kasuklam sa’yo master." nangagalaiti kong ani at nilabanan ang titig niya making a very deep mention of the last word. It nearly made me p**e.

He stood straight again and placed a thumb on his lips, gently swiping it on that pinkish, heart shape glossiness. He let out a very manly chuckle dahilan ng paglunok ko.

"You are a very, very interesting dude." ani niya.

I frowned more and mentally rolled my eyes. Don't call me dude! I am a b***h you know. Akala ko ba alam niyang "gay" ako. So what's with the dude? Tch.

Nagsimula na kaming maglakad papasok with him in front, a two men in black by his side — while me at the back, with one men in black close to me. Medyo nanginig ang paa ko bago ako tuluyang humugot ng lakas ng loob para pumasok doon. I need to swallow all my pride for now hangga't hindi ko pa nalilikom ang baraha ko para mapatumba itong si Zeus Ivan.

But with my own amusement, I was struck with awe the moment I saw the inside of the building. Outside is already fancy but the inside is 10x more! Holy — company ba talaga ‘to or grand casino? Ang laki! Ang ganda! The interiors are superb and luxurious. The touch of black and white inside piqued my emo side. No freaking way. They really deserve to be known as the best company in town, I admit.

Hindi nagtagal ay nakarating na kami sa palapag kung saan pagbukas ng elevator ay kamangha manghang iisang palapag na kaagad ang bubungad sa iyo. Zeus Ivan's own office is a masterpiece. It was all black inside. My, we share the same favorite huh?

"That's your spot." he smoothly pointed a table beside, ‘di kalayuan sa pwesto niya na nasa gitna. That must be Juno's place na ngayon ay akin na muna.

I lazily walked there — slightly glancing at him na noo'y nagsuot na ng glasses replacing his sunglasses earlier, nilapag ang suitcase na bitbit and started to check some papers at his table. Well, I need to do my part too. With Juno's instruction earlier at sa pinahiram niyang kasuotan sa akin ngayon, nagmukha na talaga akong secretary. No one dared to ask who am I earlier, but I did recieve some questioning look. Whatever. I am just here for vengeance but funny how am I being the one punished here. So damn ironic.

Yeah yeah. Because he is Zeus Ivan and no one dominates him, not even me. Sa inis ko ay napalakas ang pagpindot ko sa keyboard ng loptop causing him to snort. Kunot ang noo at inis akong napatingin sa kaniya.

But much to my shock, I found him staring at me with amusent habang ang isang kamay ay nakalumbaba sa pisngi niya. I was dumbfounded. Just realizing na kami lang dalawa ang nasa loob ng opisina ngayon dahil naiwan ang mga men in black niya sa labas, made me gasped for air. The beast is eyeing me with "I-don't-know-what-is-it" he is thinking right now look.

Calm down Laurel! Breath! Stay strong me.

"Very interesting…" he mutterd again. I just gave him a "tch" and irritated look at nagpatuloy na lang sa ginagawa. My hands started to tremble; I can still feel that heated gaze directly at me.

When I heard his swivel chair move on the floor at nakita sa gilid ng isa kong mata na tumayo siya and started to stroll papunta sa gawi ko, my knees trembled too. Hindi ko alam kung ilang beses ako napalunok at humugot ng hininga, pero ng marahan niyang inilapag ang dalawang kamay sa mesa ko, bended his body to stare down at me, I froze. His strong fresh scent blowned my mind away.

"Give me that file over there slave. I need to review what Juno did yesterday." ani niya sa malalim, gentle and with a bit sweetness voice. Oh my god. This beast is also a charmer. I can't let him swept me off my feet. A BIG NO.

I shut my eyes for a bit bago inabot ang file na tinutukoy niya. But wrong move. Dahil nanginginig ang kamay ko, nahulog ‘yun at kumalat sa sahig. With much panic, napatayo ako but then, he reached for my waist and pinned me at the edge of the table. He lifted my chin and our eyes met. It was intense, it almost made me faint.

"One thing I don't like is a failure. If you dissapoint me more, then forget about the justice you wanted." with what he said, anger struck me. I glared at him. "Don't get me wrong, I am not making fun of your sister's death nor making fun of all of this, but seeing that rage in you want me to bully you a bit. Sorry, but not sorry." he smirked. 

Sa sobrang lapit namin, his lips nearly touched mine everytime he speak. It took him a while bago ako tinulak sa sahig kung saan nagkalat ang mga papel kanina. Crap! I groaned ng naitukod ko ang aking kamay sa malamig na sahig.

"What the!" inis ko siyang tiningala and the guy just stared down at me, arms cross.

"Giving up?" he seriously said.

I groaned again out of frustration at isa-isang dinampot ang mga papel, inayos ang mga iyon at pinagtulakan sa dibdib niya.

"No. f*****g. Way." I intently said.

He slowly smiled until it turned out into a bautiful laugh making it sound like a melody in my ear. He licked his lower lip at kinuha ang mga papel sa kamay ko. He gently slapped my face with the back of his hand bago ako nilagpasan.

"Very good." I heared him said.

And with that, no doubt. I really hate him.