Alfonso passed by my office to gave me some assignments. He is sitting infront of me and looking around the office.
"Sabi ni Tito samahan daw kita sa Baguio for 4 days and 3 nights to observe and deliver the stuff there, also you need to attend certain plantation in the area to check if there's any problem." He explained to me.
"Hindi kita secretary." I pointed out.
"Bad luck for you, wala ka pang secretary." He has the audacity to joke now.
"Alfonso do you really need to be in my Baguio trip?"
He nodded fast.
"Okay. Pick me up tomorrow then."
"That's good to hear. I'll see you tomorrow Astrid." He then stood up, pat my head, waved at me and leave.
I went back on my job and continued reading for the things that are needed an attention. After a while someone barge in to my office.
"What the hell are you doing?!" I shouted at her.
"Did you see the rumors spreading around?" Her eyes signifies excitement and eagerness to tell me.
"Ano nanaman?"
She showed me her phone and written in bold letters;
Shaznae Gonzalves was seen last night with the CEO of Velaste Corporation, Vien Velaste going out of the Fuego Bar! Are they got back together? What happened to Angelie Hueras
And under that was stolen pictures of me and Vien na inaalalayan na ko papasok sa kotse ko. Under that was a statement of Angelie looks like she got interviewed first.
"So? What the hell happened Astrid? Tuloy ba tayo sa plano?"
"I guess so." I smirked.
kinuwento ko lang sakanya na wala akong kaalam alam na may nangyare samin ni Vien and the convo also. She started batting me with her hands and screamed.
"I am so excited! Do you want me to stalk him wherever he'll go para alam mo?" She seems so excited with this.
"Not this week. Alfonso and I have some business to do in Baguio for 4 days." I explained.
I have this feeling that I this is not good pero it excites me knowing that maasar ko si Angelie imagine her rapping her nonetheless accusation on the media saying that I stole Vien. Vien doesn't even give a damn.
"Im sure they did things that are out of my imagination, this morning she has the audacity to answer his phone. You see, nasa loob naman ang kulo niyan ni Shaznae e. You may see her as a business women but in reality she is using this as an advantage to snake into others relationships. So ladies becareful and guard your man." I heard on the Devine's phone.
"The audacity HAHA. Fun." I said.
I dialed Juno. He knows some showbiz media, mostly mga about business lang ang tinatanong sakin and Im just famous because of my Name. It's my trademark that my Mom made for me. A Shaznae Gonzalves is a lot more than just name.
"Girl! Did you see? Oh my god! The audacity!"
I put him on speaker. Handa naman ako patulan siya sa mga ginagawa nya. After me Vien was the Biggest Bachelor in town but then she came and I don't know why Vien is still in her.
"Give me a full house Press Conference later this evening and make it wonderful love." I told him.
"This is gonna be exciting." He said in a pitch tone.
Sinabihan na ko ni Devine na magkita nalang daw kami mamaya, I was left alone and did my job. Thinking why Vien is letting this? Siguro gusto nya lang masira ang reputasyon ko o gusto niya lang bumawi sakin dahil sa ginawa kong pag iwan sakanya? but no he cheated I shouldn't blame myself for his mistakes.
I gave him my heart, for the first time I ever felt that true love then he ruin it. Hindi ko na kasalanan kung bakit nya ginawa sakin. I am enough more than enough.I nodded unconsciously agreeing to myself na sapat na ako.
Later that day Juno sent me the address of the conference that will be happening in a event place. Hindi ko alam kung paano nya gawa yon but I am impressed.
I went to the back and as I enter I saw Devine waiting for me. She is now wearing a casual attire kanina kasi nakaformal sya I bet kagagaling nya na non sa Office nya and now she is wearing a Biker shorts and oversized T-shirt.
"Ang daming nag aantay sayo gorl!"
I can here nga naman. Get ready for this Angelie. Juno accompanied me to the stage as soon as nakita nila ako sunod sunod na ang flash nang camera nila. I sat down calmly and smiled at them.
"One by one will be called for one queastion onlyn." Juno speaked.
If meron man akong manager that would be Juno and Devine grabe ang dalawang ito, I highly appreciate their effort and time for me.
"Miss Gonzalves what are your thoughts on Angelie Huera's acccusiation to you?" Simula nang isang reporter.
"I will answer truthfull that Vien and I were together and I did answer the phone call. What is my opinion..." I stopped for a bit because of the commotion when I said that.
"Vien let me answered the phone and I answered it. Paano nya ba nalaman na meron nga bang nangyare sa amin? Its full of fake info just because I answered the phone. Vien and I had a history together and we decided to talk it out. I deserve to be private about it as a respect to Mr. Velaste himself."
Another reporter raised his answer. "Sinasabi mo na sinungaling si Angelie?"
"Well, how can you accuse someone with just full of misconceptions. Right?"
"Is it true that he cheated on Angelie that you two had sex?"
I laugh a little sa tanong nya, walang sensor sensor na word she just straight spit it.
"I told you we had a history and I respect his privacy though his girlfriend dont. Just think about it."
I stood up. "Dear Angelie, You can't break me down dear."
And left them hanging on that statement. After that Vien's name registered on my phone.
"You shouldn't do that Shaznae." His calm voice lingers on my ear.
"Im sorry, I think you got the wrong person. I didn't started it. Sp tame her, not me." I said and end the call.
Im not weak, Im evil. Im unbreakable that's what I am and will continue to think that I am. Hindi ako titigil dahil sinimulan na ito ni Angelie.
I went home to the mansion for the night para icheck naman ang mistress nang dad.
"Wow Astrid, number 1 trending huh."
Pagkapasok ko ay siya agad ang nakita ko. She was browsing through her phone. Probably yun lang ang ginawa buong magdamag. Dere-deretso ako nang lakad nang marinig ko siyang huminga at magsalita."
"What a moron statement too? You cant break me down? Thats all you can give?" She even raised her eyebrow at me.
"Before calling me an moron, first you should be a smart ass to know but you're not smart. You're just an ass, so keep your hands to yourself and stop bothering, stranger." I even snapped my fingers to sass her.
Aakyat na sana ako nang marinig ko naman si Dad.
"Astrid, in my office."
Greg was beside me and accompanied me to follow Dad. So I have no choice but to go.
"Pag di ako nakalabas nang buhay dito Greg mumultuhin kita." Banta ko sakanya
"Happy ghosting po sainyo." He said and closed the freaking doors.
The Hell No! I was so eager to walk out now! Pero nagsalita si Dad.
"A week back in the Philippines and ang dami mo nang headlines." He said and toss the paper in the table.
Lumapit ako at tinignan ang mga ito. Nagbabasa pa nang tabloid si Dad? Char.
"I handled it well naman Dad, no need to worry about it."
He sighed and made me wonder why.
"Sasama sayo si Alfonso bukas sa Baguio and focus on your job. You want this company right? So just focus on our company Astrid. Wala ka sa highschool to create drama on your life. Kaya umayos ka!"
"I am focusing Dad. Ginagawa ko ang trabaho ko." I countered.
He stood up infront of me.
"Then stop associating with the Velaste or with a De Castro do you hear me? Wag na wag kang lalapit sa dalawang yun."
"Why are you suddenly bothered with them?" I asked.
"Because they are your biggest competitors so should be better than them not being in bed with them ha? are you selling your dignity to them?! Ayan ba tinuro nang walang hiya mong ina! Ang makipagtalik lang?! For once in your life be USEFUL!"
I was so shocked when he suddenly shouted. How can he said those words? I even blink to get it over with pero may pumasok at di ko alam bigla na lang niya ako hinila palabas. As soon as I recovered my tears flowed.
I loved my Mom even if I wanted to get rid of her memories because she left me hanging, she left me without a word, she left with a heavy heart and I dont wanna be guilty with all of those sufferings he experienced.
"Astrid are you okay?"
He said those words na parang isang puta lang ang ina ko, ang nagmahal sakanya at ang nanatili sakanya. Ganon nalang ba yon?
"Astrid talk."
I dont sob but my tears are flowing. The tears are just falling but Im numb, I dont feel anything. I felt empty.
"Can we go to Mom's?" I whispered.
"Yes."
All throughout the drive I was quiet, tinatry kong ipasok sa kokote ko kung bakit sinabi iyon nang tatay ko? Kung bakit ganon nalang yun?
"Astrid..."
I looked outside and we see the museum he built for Mom. Its not that big but its a size of a studio where all her photos, our photos are stored in and in the middle is her tomb. I went out at pumasok sa loob. As soon as I went inside I kneel down
"I was so happy earlier, making my revenge on him. Im so in the mood but why?" Mahinang sabi ko nang sumunod siya sakin sa loob.
"Why did you leave me?"
Tanong ko sa litratong nakangiti sakin. I felt Alfonso's hand in my head. I silently cried as he stands beside me.
"How dare him call you that? Mommy..."
"Astrid... tama na yan." Rinig kong sabi niya.
"How did you even put up with that kind of man?"
I continued crying, I felt pain in my chest.
"This is the reason I want to take everything from him, all were he is right now he doesn't deserve it."
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