Episode 20
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Episode 20
Bella Alleja Cion
I HAVE a wonderful time with his accompany. Madalas ay hindi niya ako kinikibo, but as long as he is on my side, might sound so pathetic, I will be still happy.
Sinundo muli ako ni Jameson, I wear off my hills dahil sumasakit na ang talampakan ko. Medyo napagod akong magpanggap na mabait today. But for the sake of my goal, I can endure this.
"You look happy, mylady," pansin sa akin ni Jameson. He is still driving, kaming dalawa lang sa loob ng Lamborghini.
"Because I am happy..." I said in a matter of fact.
"Because of him again?" I can sense his bitter words. What's with my handsome butler now?
"Jameson, just send me home and I want to rest," I said with finality on my voice. Wala akong oras para magpaliwanag.
Thankfully he abide me. Sa sobrang saya o pagod ko na rin siguro, I saw myself falling asleep on the car.
Naramdaman ko na lang ang pag-angat ko sa ere. Muscular arms enveloped my body to carry me on a bridal way. I felt good with it, kaya hindi na ako nagpababa. I know it is Jameson...
I do not know how he manage to put me on my room and whatsoever. Basta ang alam ko ay nasa kama na ako ngayon at nagpapahinga.
I felt that he kiss me on my forehead na sadyang ikinabigla ko talaga. But I still pretend that I am still sleeping. Kahit gusto kong mag-freak out ay hindi ko talaga ginawa...
Is my butler broken or something? Kailangan ko na bang maghanap ng ibang butler? Sayang si Jameson.
He is silently watching me sleeping. Kung si Cromford pa ay kikiligin pa ako, but Jameson? It felt too weird for me, but I did not react anymore. Basta naramdaman ko na lang na umalis na siya sa tabi ko, hear the sound of door creaking close.
Doon pa lamang ako nakahinga. Para bang may mabigat na bato na nakadagan sa aking dibdib.
"Oh my gosh! Jameson? What the hell is he doing?"
This night is supposedly perfect. Masaya ako kahit papaano. But Jameson made something that I will never forget. I just can't think with the possibility that he is also in love with me.
Marami kasing in love sa akin.
KINABUKASAN ay Saturday so it is a day for me to enjoy my weekend. Wala akong balak i-invite muna ang mga kaibigan ko. I will enjoy my rest day alone.
Okay naman ang tulog ko. I woke up a bit late than my usual routine, but I can use my lazy ass now. Wala naman akong gagawin talaga.
So around 10 am na rin siguro akong bumaba sa grand staircase namin. I saw Jameson in the living room, drinking tea I guess. He is so handsome as usual, but whatever happened last night gave me an impact.
Parang ang awkward lang na ewan. To be honest ay ayaw ko siyang kausapin, lapitan o makita today. But I cannot just simply avoid him!
"Good Morning Mylady," he greeted me. I just nodded and go straight to the kitchen. Alam ko na sinusundan na niya ako.
"Jameson?" tawag ko sa kanya.
Nakangiti naman siyang nagtatanong sa akin, "Yes, Mylady?"
"You can have a rest day for the whole day. Go wherever you want, do whatever you want. Let me give you a cash to spend while you are out. Do not worry, hindi malalaman ito ni Taymom."
Mix emotion drive straight to his eyes, but he put a facade on it. He straightened his body and looks so serious now.
"Why? Saan naman po kayo pupunta?" Wow? And now he is my dad?
"Wala, dito lang ako sa bahay. Gusto lang kitang huwag ma-bored, okay? Just take a day off. It is easy right?"
I took my box of cereal, but I am still watching him with my peripheral vision.
"I am happy to be here serving you. I refuse to go away from your side." So stubborn!
I stick my tongue. He is so annoying right now. Hindi na rin ako natutuwa.
"Whatever."
Inayos ko na ang kakainin ko and thankfully ay iniwan naman niya ako ng saglit.
I know Jameson quite long kahit naman papaano. And he is not usually like this. He is playful yes. But he is extra sweet. I hate it, because everything will be complicated if I will comfirm everything.
I shook my head and starts to enjoy my food. Mabuti pa na huwag ko na munang isipin iyan.
I was on the middle of chewing my bread and I heard the loud ring tone of my phone. Mabilis ko namna itong kinuha at nakita ko na si Mr. Davies pala ang tumatawag! I almost choke from my food sa sobrang gulat.
I hurriedly pick up the call. "Mr. Davies? Napatawag po kayo?" Gusto kong masuka kung gaano kabait 'yung boses ko ngayon.
"Good morning too, ija," he said. I am so fucktard! Hindi man lang ako nag-greet. Matagal na kasi akong walang manners.
"Good morning too..." I said in embarrassed voice.
"Are you busy right now? It is Saturday and I wnat to ask for a favor sana kung hindi ka masyadong abala," wika nito. Of course! I need to be sipsip. So hindi ako abala.
"Wala naman po, actually, I am bored to death nga po rito sa mansion. Taymom is out of the country."
"Your Mom is a busy person. You are lucky that he is striving hard for you," wika niya.
Yeah, at hindi mo iyan nakita kaya sa ibang tao ka nagmahal. Well, I cannot judge him. Lahat naman halos nagiging tanga sa pag-ibig. Let us stop being a piece of hypocrite here.
"Oo nga po e. What favor po pala iyon?" Nakailang po na ba ako? I want to curse so loud.
"Well, you know my son Cromford right? He loves art, he is a fan of our and my friend just opened a gallery tonight. Do you mind accompanying him? Hindi kasi ako makakasama sa kanya dahil may dadaluhan kami ng dad niya."
In an instant, my smile widened, and my mood is now much better! Kung hindi lang talaga bawal mapunit ang heart shape na labi ko sa kakangiti!
"I don't mind po, I am not busy and I will be more than glad to accompany him po," sabi ko habang nakatayo na at hindi na mapakali. "Pero baka po siya, ayaw niya po. I do not want him na mapipilitan lang."
"He would not mind it, trust me, ako ang bahala sa iyo ija. Wear something stunning for this night, okay?"
"Think of it like it is done, thank you po."
"Don't sweat it."
At least may nagawa rin para sa akin ang biological father ko. Who will have thought that he will be my bridge to Cromford.
Nagmadali na akong umakyat ulit sa kwarto ko, and crush my walking closet! I need to find something stunning. 'Yung magmumukha naman akong mature and sexy, but something na hindi nakakailang for him.
Unfortunately ay wala akong nakita na babagay sa event na dadaluhin ko. I have to contact my exclusive designer for my dress.
"Good day Ms. Cion, how can we help you?" saad ni Dee sa kabilang linya.
"Find something I can wear with the Gala's Museum event. Okay? I will send my payment this day, and I am hoping that dress would never disappoint me."
"No problem! I will send it this afternoon Ms. Cion," masaya na wika niya. Hindi ko na siya pinatapos sa sasabihin niya at ibinaba ko na ang tawag. So annoying.
Lumabas na ako sa walking closet ko at saka na nahiga sa aking kama.
I know that he is annoyed right now, most probably, but I care less. Ang mahalaga ay makasama ko siya. Because every moment is an opportunity.
Someone knock on the door, at kahit wala akong sinabi ay bumukas na ito. Only Jameson would do that, kaya hindi na ako magtataka na nandito siya.
"Mylady, what do you wnat for your lunch today?" masaya na wika niya sa akin. Totally full of optimistic vibes. He is so unusual talaga!
"Don't bother with it, I am on my diet. May pupuntahan ako mamayang gabi, may susundo na sa akin so you can leave earlier than usual." It is just me, or is his face turns darker, like he is jealous or something.
"Saan po kayo pupunta?" he said like he is being too suspicious.
"Are you okay, Jameson? This is so unusual with you. Are you sick or tired? Whatever I will do tonight is totally none of your business. Okay?" I snapped him.
Mukha naman itong nagulat, kahit walang nakakagulat sa sinabi ko. Dahil sa una pa lang ay alam niyang ayaw kong pinapakialaman ang mga business at ganap ko.
NIGHT came so fast. I am so shock that I received a direct message from Cromford. Talagang nawala 'yung poise ko nang napatili ako.
I am super satisfied naman sa pinadalang dress sa akin ni Dee. It is a lemon colored dress. Very vibrant with its black geometric design. Paparesan ko pa ng black na Gucci handbag. With my beautiful heels. Everything on me looks perfect.
Ako na ang nag-effort na mag-ayos sa sarili ko. I look like a very classy lady with my not so curly, curly hair.
My maid notified me na nandito na ang bisita ko. Agad naman akong bumaba, pero hindi ko siyempre pinahalata na excited ako.
He is waiting on our grand living room. He looks totally delectable with his white long-sleeved shirt and his black pants. Totally simple, but the way he styled it, he looks like a freaking ramp model!
"Let's go," he said in his distasteful tone.
Wala naman akong pakialam sa mood niya. My mood matters. At least ako masaya naman.
May dala pala siyang sport's car. But he is so not gentleman. Is chivalry dead? Hindi niya ba ako kayang pagbuksan ng pinto? Ang ganda na sana ng gabi ko, naiirita tuloy ako.
Binuksan ko ang pinto ng itim niyang sasakyan at pumasok na ako ng padabog.
"Be careful! This car is damn expensive," he hissed.
"Whatever, Cromford! Bilhan pa kita ng bente diyan."
Pero hindi ko talaga sinabi iyan. I am restraining myself. Kailangan lady like pa rin tayo. Kahit na nakakangalay ng ikuyom itong palad ko sa inis.
He startes driving without giving me a glance. Hindi man lang ako sinabihan na ilagay ko na ang seat belt ko. Nahiya pa siya, sana nilagay na lang niya ako sa trunk ng sasakyan niya.
Other men treat me like a princess, a fragile glass, a shiny crown, a valuable gem, a chance like a throne, and more than a woman. Tapos siya?! Gad! I am keep thinking why him! Ang daming lalaki sa mundo, pero siya pa rin.
Wala atang gamot sa pagiging tanga ng puso.
"Don't expect me that I will like you just because my parents said that I should like you. Not in a f*****g years!" he said with his angry tone.
"Magsasawa ka rin na magagalit sa akin. Cromford, are not you a bit pathetic? Falling in love with a woman you did not know that much. Someday, magsisisi ka. Hindi ko sasabihin sa iyo kung bakit. But you will regret taking me for granted.''
"f**k as if."
Nakarating naman na kami sa nasabing museo. The gallery exhibit is full of well known people. Nalaman ko na ang may-ari at painter ng mga naka-display ngayon ay si Melissa Galvez.
Kung ako ang tatanungin ninyo, I am just bored as f**k right now. Wala akong hilig sa art. Ang namayapa kong bestfriend ang mahilig sa mga ganito. Kaya ga nagkasundo sila nitong si Cromford noon.
Kung si Mitch lang sana anv end game nila ni Cromford, I can give up, I did give up. Pero kung sa tulad lang ni Anita mapupunta si Cromford, I will do everything and anything just to save this brainless idiot.
Nakita ko naman na nag-uusap si Melissa at Cromford. Biglang nahdilim ang paningin ko. That Melissa is trying to flirt with my man!
Talagang tumaas ang blood pressure ko. Parang may buhay akong gustong sirain ngayon!
Nilapitan ko si ate girl at saka ko hinila si Cromford.
"Miss. Melissa right? I saw your painting!" peke na ngiti na saad ko.
"Really? Pero sino ka ba?" Tingnan ko lang kung makapagmaldita siya kapag nalaman niya kung sino ako.
"A Cion, something you should fear from now on. Because from this nigjt, your life will change. Good luck living homeless and jobless."
Umalis na ako sa kanila. Nakakainis si Cromford!
- Writer
