CHAPTER 7

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Ngayon araw unti-unti na rin akong nagkakaroon ng gawain. Nung mga unang araw kasi ay nakaupo lang ako buong araw at pinapatawag lang niya para pagtimplahin ng kape. 

Ngayon ay pinapatawag na rin niya ako para maghatid ng mga papeles sa HR at Finance, may mga nasasagot na rin akong tawag na nagpapa -appointment sakaniya.

"Okay Sir, you're scheduled for a meeting with Mr.Collin tomorrow at 12 noon." I declared.

Saktong  bumukas ang pintuan sa opisina ni Sir Darius nang natapos na ang aking ginagawa.

"Please order some food at The Kazunori, make it two orders, just tell my name, they'll know what to do ." He ordered me. 

I nodded my head and began searching the contact number of Kazunori in the address book. My bisita ata siyang darating.

I called the restaurant and they told me that the delivery time will be estimated around 20 minutes.

While waiting for the delivery I just checked Sir Darius calendar for tihis week and arranged his appointments and meetings.

Over 20 minutes had passed when the elevator door tinged and I saw a delivery guy approaching. This must be the food. 

I signed the paper and brought it straight to Sir Darius' office.

"Here's the food you ordered Sir. " I told him while placing the plastic bags on to his guest table.

I was about to go back to my desk when he spoked.

"Let's eat"

Natigilan ako sa paglalakad at humarap sakaniya

"P-po? " I asked confused.

"This is for us. Sit and eat.". He ordered while getting the foods out the plastic bag and placing them in front.

I did not want to argue so I just sat in front of him.

I realized I should get some plates so I quickly went to the pantry to get some plates and utensils.

I saw Sir Darius watching me intently. Nailang ako ng slight kaya mas binilisan ko pa ang aking kilos.

Nang mailapag ko na ang mga pinggan at kubyertos sakto nakang bumukas ang pintuan ng kaniyang opisina.

"Dari!" A beautiful woman was in the door. 

She then approached Sir Darius and hugged him tightly. Sa gulat ko ay napatayo ako at napaatras sakanila.

Nakaramdam ako ng kaunting kirot pero isinawalang bahala ko na lamang iyon.

"Catalina what are you doing here?" Sir Darius asked.

I saw the woman Catalina rolled his eyes.
"Duh! Of course visiting you!" She then noticed me in the side and looked at me.

"Who is she? " She asked.
I bowed my head and played with my fingers nervously. Hindi ko alam bakit ako kinakabahan pero kinakabahan ako.

"She's my secretary, Aviana. Aviana this is Catalina, a friend" Sir Darius spoked.

I heard the Catalina scoffed.
"A friend? Really Dari?" she then laughed beautifully.

Ang ganda ng babaeng ito. She is very tall, baby face, a nice curly hair and her outfit screams elegance.

I then saw her glanced on the table

"Oh, did you ordered this for me Dari?  I knew it, you knew I was coming" She said happily and sat on my chair.

Because of that I think that was my que to get out of there.

I bowed my head slighty to both of them and exited the office.

I heard Sir Darius calling me but I ignored it.

I quickly went to the bathroom and looked at myseld in the mirror. Hindi ko mapigilan maliitin ang aking sarili. Napakaganda niya, eto lang ako anong laban ko?  Ano ba 'tong kahibangan na to? 

Alam ko naman eh, alam kong may nararamdaman ako, hindi ako manhid at alam kong impossible may maramdaman siya pabalik. Kaya't habang maaga pa ay pipigilan ko na tong kahibangan na ito. Ayoko syang hilain pababa.

Lumabas na ako ng banyo at hindi ko alam paano papasok. Nasa loob ng kaniyang opisina ang cubicle ko. Ayoko rin pumasok dahil baka magtaka yung Catalina kung bakit nasa loob ng opisina ang aking table.
Pero gusto ko rin gumawa ng trabaho ko, wala naman akong deadline pero ayokong maburyo dito kakahintay na matapos sila.

Sa huli napag pasyahan ko nalang na hindi pumasok. Ayokong gumawa ng ikakapansin nila kaya't bumaba nalang ako ng opisina niya. Bumaba ako sa cafeteria at nagtitingin ng maaring kainin ng makarinig ako ng tawag sa aking pangalan

"Aviana!"

I turned around and saw Nathan waving at me. I waved back and he approached me.

"Hi Avi! What are you doing here? Nagugutom kana ba? "He asked me while smiling.

"A-ah oo eh, medyo nagugutom na ako."  I replied chuckling.

"Ako rin! Let's eat" He told me cheerfully.

I ordered a donut and milktea while he ordered a sandwich and coffee. We sat on a vacant table.

"So, how's being the secretary of the CEO,  going well for you so far?" He asked while sipping on his coffee.

I also sipped on my milktea.
"Ayun okay lang naman, buti medyo marami na din akong ginagawa, ang boring kasi this past few days." I told him

He laughed hard. I looked at him weirdly.

"Sorry Sorry! I find it odd kasi, a lot of people are rooting to do nothing in their job and still get paid while on the other hand you're complaining kasi walang ginagawa" He explained.

I laughed at his statement as well.

Ang dami naming napagkwentuhan ni Sir Nathan. He asked about my previous work and I told him that this was my first job. He found it odd dahil bakit ako natanggap despitr having no experience and all and I agreed with him.

"I agree. Kahit ako nga nagtataka. Biglaan nalang sinabi na hired na daw ako" direkto kong sinabi.

We also talked about his family and I learned that he only has his mother, his father died when he was 18.

Medyo matagal na rin pala kami nag-uusap ng makarinig kami ng bulong-bulungan sa gilid. Tinignan namin kung saan nanggagaling ang bulong bulungan at nakita namin si Sir Darius!

He is approaching our table!

"In my office now, Ms. Dela Cruz."He ordered very strictly and seriously.

This is the first time I saw his expression, very angry.

I quickly stood up from my seat. I saw Nathan eyeing Sir Darius and I maliciously back to back. I bid my goodbye to him and followed my Boss.
Problema nun?  Tapos na ba sila nung Catalina? 

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