"Hale, it's been a while. Where have you been? Why is your hair wet?" Hale's boyfriend asked so many questions at a time when he went back to the training room.
"Don't mind me, I am okay," he went back to his seat after he responded.
Because of his drama earlier, he has missed some good topics on digital bookkeeping. He is lucky because the trainer is his partner, he can ask for a catch-up at home.
He is okay now, he learned to move after he decided that he would stay on what he believes in. His decision is final, the revenge must go on. He will not miss the chance to destroy the image of Harrison. He will make him suffer too but the level of the hard life he will give him is brutal. He will forget the moralities, for him, morality is just for hypocrites.
"So that's it for today. I hope you learned more from me. Kindly take note of your assignment and submit it tomorrow."
The trainees just wowed because the training session ended so early. They are wondering why so one of them asked so that they would not leave the building without permission.
"Sir, are we allowed to go home? It's too early to depart this afternoon. The boss might be mad at us."
"No, you will just remain there until five in the afternoon. As our boss told me, you will be one of the in-charge in designing the conference room. You are also the one who will serve the food prepared by our chefs."
"For what occasion, Sir? And what would be the theme?"
"Just make the design as simple as possible as long as it is not too mild and is pleasing to the eye. Tomorrow there will be foreign investors visiting this company. Some are American, French, and Chinese. By just looking at their country of origin, I bet you know what will you do tomorrow. Can I trust you, class?"
"Yes, Sir!"
"Okay, dismissed! You follow me to the Stock Room."
While the trainees were walking, a close friend of Hale opened a chit-chat to him.
"Hey, what's up? What happened to you earlier? Why did you just exit the room and looks like you ran somewhere?"
"Ohh, about that? Hhhmmm... Wait, how can I say this... Ahh... I went to the rooftop to release my emotions."
"Then why your hair is wet?"
"Because it rained just a while ago. The raindrops fell so fast so I got wet."
"Then why did you just run after you received a special reward from the boss?"
Hale stared at each side of the environment. He pulled his friend and found someplace where they could talk about a private and sensitive topic.
"Hale, why are we here? I just peed a second ago. Why do we need to hide?"
"Ssshhh! Just make this a secret, huh?"
"Okay, I promise."
"Today is our monthsary with Xander. And that Harrison is acting like Xander. And don't you know that I just received from him a golden necklace, which is supposed to be given by Xander in an unknown time and that would be on the random month of our monthsary."
"W-W-What? Am I hearing the truth?"
"Yes. And it's killing me and making me insane. You know, it's hard to believe but look it is really happening. Xander is not really dead, he said that to me. But what the hell, why has his identity changed? The name, the attitude, and even the character and the way he treats me just suddenly changes."
"Huh? Uhm, wait... What if Xander's soul possessed Harrison's body?"
"I also thought of that. Anyway, that's it. Let us not stay here for longer, we will miss the important things in the Stock Room."
"Alright. Let's go, ghurl!"
After an hour...
The conference room was all set. They cut out colored papers, printed some large captions then cut them and paste them on their designed background. They made some props which represent the iconic business of the countries mentioned by their trainee.
"Boss, what can you say about the arrangements in the conference room?" Armando asked for an opinion from the CEO.
Harrison is kinda satisfied with the results of the accomplishments of the trainees. He smiled and even his eyes looked happy.
"This is quite impressive! The foreign investors will like it!"
"Really?"
"Yes, I am serious. I am grateful we have creative students in this company. They are not just bright and critical thinkers, they also have an artistic mind."
"Thank you, boss. I am happy with your compliments."
"You're always welcome. I can really trust you. You never let me down."
After the finishing touch, the boss called the attention of everyone.
"Alright, very good everyone! Let us clap ourselves!"
(Everyone claps)
"Thank you so much for your utmost participation. I appreciate it and kinda love your efforts. You are all amazing! Now, before you go home, just make sure you clear the trash, huh?"
"Yes, boss!"
"Okay. I need to go. Good day everyone."
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It is already seven in the evening and Hale didn't arrive home. He is still waiting outside for a taxi to come to him. He even looked at his wristwatch and made a face.
"Oh god, please let me go home. I am already starving. Armando might be waiting for me at the dining table."
After how many moments of waiting, there is a kind taxi approaching him after he makes a hand sign in front of it. He takes a deep breath after he chooses a seat. Because of tiredness, he went to sleep while enjoying the jazz music played inside the cool vehicle with a kind level of A/C.
After half an hour...
"Miss, we are now here at your residence," the driver woke him up.
He immediately opened his eyes and got back to his senses. "Huh? Uhhmm sorry. Here is the fare. Thank you."
He walked faster even though his legs were shaking due to the effect of hunger. When he was approaching the door of the boarding house, he accidentally pushed it and it opened.
When he entered the house, he saw a domino in front and even enjoyed it so much. His eyes were following the flow of the dominos. The sound of the movements is so satisfying. When it reached the finish line, there was a silver music box opened with confetti and handwriting flashes on its back. It says 'Happy Monthsary!'. Then the music box played the melody of an OPM song 'Maging Sino Ka Man'.
While he was gently walking, he realized that the house was a little bit dim. The scented candles are the only source of light. He saw some rose petals on the floor and he followed the pattern. By doing it, he reached the dining room and saw a man facing back wearing a tuxedo and having a guitar on its front.
Hale smiled and felt tickled when he saw Armando play the musical instrument. He felt happier and became surprised when he heard him sing the OPM song that had just been played from the music box.
He wiped his tears when he realized he was having tears of joy. He has never been on a romantic monthly celebration of love in his previous relationship, this is just his first time.
"I love you very much, Hale. You are the half of my life. I love you not only for what you are, I adore you for who you are."
"I love you more, Armando. If I am going to mention who is the most lucky person in the world, I can say that it is myself. I am grateful you are my partner. You accepted me with all your heart wholeheartedly. You cared for me especially the time when I was depressed and bluer than the sea. I will always love you."
"And I will love you no matter what your gender is."
Armando went near him and gave him a tight hug. Their eyes met and appreciated each other's looks.
His boyfriend turned on after facing him for a long time. They kissed torridly while his hips were being massaged. Armando's lips travel on his nick and eventually remove his clothes.
Hale closed his eyes because he was mesmerized by the licks. While they were sharing their body, they reached their bedroom and ended up on the bed both naked.
Armando is so excited about a love game. He never did such a foreplay, he put lubricant on his d**k and wanted it to inject the pearl of the sea of Hale immediately. When he was going to start the horse riding, Hale's hand pushed his abs to stop him from doing the thing.
"Can we skip this part? I am so tired today from the work immersion. Let us just enjoy the food instead and drink some red wine."
"Huh? S-S-Sorry..."
"Don't say sorry to me."
"I mean... I am sorry because I never thought that you were tired today. Well, I like your suggestion. I am starving now and excited to eat."
"Me either. Let us wear our clothes now... Happy monthsary to us."
They fixed themselves and then stationed on the dining table. They tossed a red wine and enjoyed their pasta and medium-rare steak.