Chapter 5
1009 Words
Viktoria’s POV
”Hello, boss! Good morning! Congratulations to your wedding!”
“Congratulations, Architect!”
Lahat nang iyan paulit-ulit ko naririnig ngayong pumasok ako.
From: Elijah Sungit
How’s work?
Natawa naman ako ron.
To: Elijah Sungit
Kararating ko lang???? Kararating lang natin?! How’s work na kaagad? Good luck sa work ayaw?
Mabilis ang naging reply niya.
From: Elijah Sungit
Funny. Natawa ako mga lima.
From: Elijah Sungit
I mean how’s it feel being back to work?
To: Elijah Sungit
Puro congrats :DD
From: Elijah Sungit
Parang lugi ka, ah.
Natawa naman ako roon pero bago ako makapag reply ay tinawag na ako ng sekretarya ko dahil may meeting na kaagad kaya hindi na ako nag reply pa.
“We have a new project coming up. A hotel specifically under the Ledesmas so this is the Leriot Hotel a well-known 5-star hotel.” Panimula ko sa team. “They have their constant designs in terms of interior although the planning might change. Planning team I need the schematics within the day.” Sambit ko at tumango naman sila kaagad.
“The lot bearings are in the file that I sent you.” Dagdag ko.
“Construction team, inform the engineering department about this, please.” Sambit ko habang nag sesend na ng email kay Elijah.
To: Engr.ElijahViergo@o*********m
Greetings! I am writing to formally inform you that your team will now be leading the engineering scope for our new project, LERIOT HOTEL. As the Head Architect, I will be overseeing the architectural direction, and I look forward to work closely with you to ensure seamless integration between design and engineering.
Panimula ko sa email at linagay ko na rin ang documents. Dati kailangan pa ipa-approve kung sila ang kukuhanin na engineering firm pero ngayong dahil kasal na kami… walang choice si Elijah hehe. No need for approval.
From: Engr.ElijahViergo@outlook.com
Hope this message finds you well.
As much as I would love to get started on reviewing these, I want to know how “close” will you be working with me to ensure seamless integration.
With much love, your husband.
Napailing naman ako roon at hindi mapigilan ang ngisi.
Viktoria: So professional, Engineer.
Chat ko sakaniya.
Elijah: ;)
Elijah: Can I go there?
Viktoria: Nugagawin mo rito?
Elijah: To talk about this big incoming project to achieve the objective of having seamless integration.
Viktoria: Di mo ko titigilan?
Elijah: haha.
Sineen ko na lang siya tuloy. Bahala siya. Napipikon tuloy ako. Syempre nagpaka formal pa rin ako!
Lumipas ng ilang minuto ay may kumakatok naman.
“In.” Sambit ko sa intercom na utos ko sa sekretarya ko.
Bumukas ang pintuan at ang bumungad naman doon ay si Elijah.
“Engineer,” Ngising tawag. “What can I do for you?”
“Your husband is going inside your office and it needs approval?” Parang nainsulto siya ron.
“I guess my secretary wasn’t informed about it. I’ll remind her next time.” Asar ko. ”Did you review the documents?” Tanong ko na.
“I did. I already talked to my team about it. I just want to know how close-“
”ISA.” Banta ko at natawa na siya.
Lumapit siya sa akin at sa hindi inaasahan ay sobrang lapit niya ngayon sa akin.
“You’re my wife. You don’t need formal emails.”
“I think remaining professional is the best.”
“Hm? Really now?”
A knock came in but before I could answer my secretary spoke to my intercom.
“Architect Pineda, Engineer Garcia is here.”
“Architect Pineda?” Ulit ni Elijah.
“A lot has changed quickly.” Agap ko.
“Is that Engineer Kyle Garcia?” Tanong niya sa akin at tumango ako. “I’ll talk to him.”
“Ej…” Sambit ko pero patuloy na siyang lumabas sa opisina ko.
I sighed at sumandal sa swivel chair ko. Tinignan ko ang wedding picture na nasa desk ko. Sabagay… kinuha ko pala apelido niya.
Pinindot ko ang intercom.
“Kyla, inside please.”
Ilang segundo lang ay pumasok na ang sekretarya ko.
“Asa labas pa sina Engineer?” Tanong ko.
“Umalis na po sila, Architect.”
“Uh-huh, may I remind you also that I’m married? It’s Architect Viktoria Viergo now.”
Kabadong tumango ang sekretarya ko at dinismiss ko na siya.
Viktoria: Where’s Engineer Kyle?
Elijah: 3rd strike ka na ah.
Tinaas ko ang isang kilay ko at hindi mapigilan matawa dahil sa pant-trigger ko sa kaniya.
Viktoria: Where’s my husband?
Elijah: Tss. Kasal ka pala?
Viktoria: HAHAHAHAHA sungit!
Elijah: Architect PINEDA
Tampo! Tinawag ko ang sekretarya ko at tinanong saan pumunta sina Engineer at sinabi ay pumunta sila sa building nina Elijah kaya mabilis naman ako pumunta roon.
“Hello!” Bati ko sa sekretarya ni Elijah.
“H-Hi! Mrs. Viergo.” Yumuko pa siya nang kaunti.
“My husband inside?” Tanong ko.
“Yes po! Should I inform him po ba sa arrival niyo?”
Ngumiti ako at umiling. “No need, dear. Thank you!”
Kumatok ako pero bago ko pa marinig ang sagot ni Elijah ay pumasok na ako. Nakita ko siyang seryosong nakatingin sa mga blueprints at nag-angat tingin naman sa akin ngayon.
“Your wife is here.”
“Who?” Sinusubukan naman niya ako trigger pero hindi muna gagana sa akin kasi alam ko napikon lang siya sa akin.
Tinaas ko ang wedding ring ko at lumapit sa kaniya tuluyan. Bago pa siya magsalita ay hinalikan ko ang tungki ng ilong niya na kung saan napatigil siya bigla.
“Tampuhin.” Bulong ko.
“For sure mas tampuhin ka.” Ngumisi siya at tumayo bago lumapit sa akin.
He wiped the blueprints off his table with one swipe of his hand. Nanlaki mata ko sa ginawa niya pero bago pa ako makapag react doon ay binuhat na ako ni Elijah paupo sa table niya.
“Remember who you belong to… Viktoria Viergo.” Bulong niya sa tenga ko na kung saan nangilabot ako ng todo.
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