My Lonely Ms. Architect

Chapter 7- Presentation

Halene

“Good morning, Sir dela Pena” lahad nya ng kamay sa kanya. Ito na lang ginawa nyang paraan para makabawi mula sa pagkagulat ng malaman niya kung sino ang kaharap niya ngayon. Kinuha naman nito ang kamay niyang nakaabang.

“Hello Ms . Halene” sabay bitaw sa nito sa kanyang kamay.

“So, you are Carlo’s cousin? Alfred po kasi nakalagay sa information details na binigay nya sakin tungkol sayo” ngiting tanong niya

“Apparently, yes, I am. My name is Neo Alfred” sabi pa nito “Have you eaten Ms. Hallen?”

Nagtaka siya sa tanong nito pero bilang isa kliyente niya ay naging magalang niya itong sinagot. “Not yet Sir dela Pena, but I had my coffee this morning.”

“Coffee would not help you to think well I guess, is it okay if I order some food for us and eat before you present your proposal?” saad nito.

“Okay, sounds great” pag sang-ayon naman niya. Wala naman mawawala kung papayag siyang kumain kasama nito. Tutal trabaho naman ang kaniyang sinadya dito.

Tinawag nito ang waiter at nagsimulang umorder ng mga makakain.

“So, Ms. Halene, how are you?” panimula nito pagkatapos umorder ng pagkain.

“Okay naman” tipid niyang sagot “Ikaw? Sorry po talaga kahapon” ngiti sagot ni Halene sa kanya.

“Okay na yun, Ingat na lang sa susunod since sabi ng Ninong mo pangalawa na raw un, buti na lang at ako lang ang nabangga mo” paliwanag nito ng nakangiti rin ng matipid.

“I’ll bare that in mind sir. Thank you so much”

Lumipas pa ang ilan minuto at dumating na ang mga pagkain inorder nito. Tahimik silang kumain ng almusal at

pagkatapos nilang kumain ay nilabas nya ang kanyang laptop at nagsimulang magpresent sa dito ng mga idea sa bahay na ipapagawa nito.

“All details I drew are based on the information I got from Carlo. He mentioned your ideas and favorites which is why I only drafted what I think is the best for your lifestyle. I also included the materials to be used, recommended by your civil engineer. You may tell me what I could improve or change, so I could do the revisions. I think we still have time since the target construction would be 2 weeks from now.” Pagtatapos niya sa kanyang proposal.

“Everything looks great Ms. Halene but I think I have to study this first. Would that be okay?” tanong nito

“Sure sir, no problem” kinuha at niligpit nya ang kanyang laptop ng mapansin nya na nakatingin ito sa sticker photo na nadikit sa cellphone nya. A photo of Halene and Joshua. “Sir, may I take your email add, so I could send the proposal”

Agad naman nito binigay ang hinihingi nya.

“I will let you know Ms. Halene the revision details until Wednesday. Would you mind if I call you that day?” nagbago ang tono ng boses nito.

“No, sir just inform me then after that the revision will be completed unti Friday, para pasok pa po tayo sa target date natin” sagot niya dito. Tumango tango lang ito na tila ba nagbago ang mood.

“So, I guess that’s it. Thank you so much Ms. Halene. I still have a meeting to attend.” Pagtatapos nito.

“Ahh sir, with regards sa kotse, you mind if I pull out it this Saturday? Para madala sa casa?” she asked politely.

“Actually na kay Carlo na ung sasakyan, kinuha nya sakin kaninang umaga. Maybe you could contact him instead.” Tugon nito.

“Okay sir, would do that. Thanks again, mauna na po ako.” Bigkas nya.

Inayos ko ang aking mga gamit at umalis ng coffee shop