Longing for Love

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LIVYS POV 

I gazed at my wristwatch as I waited for time to pass by, masyadong napaaga ang gising ko. 9 am pa naman ang site visit at alas otso pa ng umaga ngayon. I grabbed my sketchpad and decided to sketch to satisfy my boredom, Ate  V had to go early may lakad ata sila ng pamilya nya. 

Matapos kong mag sketch ay agad na akong nagbitbit ng mga gamit ko para tumungo na site, ngunit nag stop over muna ako sa starbucks to grab some coffee... Nga pala Tina texted me that she wont be able to come with me since she have some more important errands to do. Nadismaya naman ako kasi ayokong makita siya ulit na mag-isa, hahay buhay parang life...

Bago ko pa man pihitin ang manibela ay agad kong na alala na hindi ko pala alam kung saan ang eksaktong lugar, matagal-tagal na rin kasi akong nasa Cali... I texted Tina na dideretso ako sa Company para makisabay nalang ako which she agreed... I arrived fifteen minutes early so i decided to stroll myself inside the building matagal naring hindi ako nakapag-ikot. may mga nabago ng parte medjo maganda naman ang interior design, pasok na sa standard. Ilang minuto din akong naglibot, kaya nagpasya akong bumalik na sa taas.

Saktong pagharap ko ay nahagip ng mga mata ko ang batang tinulongan ko noong nasa hospital. Nagtama ang tingin namin kaya, masaya siyang tumakbo patungo sa direksyon ko.

" Ate, you're here? " she said at inilahad ang kamay nya, wala naman akong alam sa pinag-gagawa nya kaya nag high-five ako. Bahagya syang natawa..

"Ate, it means magmamano po ako, Nanay told me na if i see someone na mas matanda sa akin, i need to make mano daw po." she smiled and took my hand to bless... I squat to level her and smiled, shes beautiful.

"You remind me of my Ate" she said as she stares my face.

"Her Name is Maria Olivia Isadora nickname nya po is Livy and shes 27 years old, nakalimutan ko po ang birthday nya eh hihi" she said cutely which I laughed.

"Really? if god will give you chance to talk to your ate, anong sasabihin mo sa kanya?" i asked out of curiosity.

"I will tell her that hmmm...." she paused for a little "nanay super duper loves her" she continued. I felt a sting in my heart i found it hard to swallow even my own saliva.

"Ate, i gotta go na po kasi nanay is probably waiting na" she politely excused herself and ran away. I smiled and sighed before heading to the office.

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"napaka unprofessional naman, late na siya" 

"Kamukha nya ang anak ni Maam Irene"

I heard them gossiping about me as I walked towards the office. Before twitching the doorknob I throwed a death glare. Tila binuhusan sila ng malamig na tubig saka sila bumalik sa kanilang kanya-kanyang trabaho.

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IRENES POV

I heard the doorknob twitched as I focused my gaze on the door it revealed a tall girl, shoulder length hair, very white skin, she dress so simple yet elegant. My heart started beating fast as I stare at her and confirmed that its Livy, my long lost daughter. My cheeks are red as I stood up and hugged her.

"Youre here" I said with happiness evident on my voice. She cleared her throat and pushed me slightly. "Excuse me maam" tanging tugon nya at inayos ang kanyang damit.

"I am sorry, but I wasnt late, i instead took my time to stroll around since I arrived early" she explained and put her cup of coffee. "Allow me to introduce myself since I wasnt able to do that in our first meeting" she cleared her throat.

"I am Maria Olivia Isadora A-Araneta" she said, in that moment I feel like my chest is going to explode I cant help but to shed a tear. "27 years old, Licensed Civil Engineer and for the record, I live alone and my parents are already DEAD" she sternly said before landing her gaze on me. The smile I had earlier fades immediately as I heard those words.

Celine on the other hand is confused "Huh? A-ate Livy?". 

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"I understand, but we should testse materials kung matibay ba, para maging matibay ang foundation ng building" she explained gracefully. 

Greggy texted me that he's gonna be here in a few minutes may inaasikaso lang. Nilibot pa namin ang site at madaming naging comment si Livy, hindi ako makapag-focus kasi inoobserbahan ko ang mga mata nya, sino kaya ang naging donor nya. Pero hindi naman nag-iba ang kulay nito, parehas parin ng hitsura dati. Ang ganda niya, lalo siyang gumanda, naging seryoso na ang mukha nya at kung titingnan mo siya ay mai-intimidate ka talaga. Habang tumatagal nagiging mas kamukha ko na siya, na may halong Greggy at Ate Imee and for the record shes taller than me, she got that from Greggy. 

"Hon sorry I'm late" Narinig kong sambit ni Greggy sa likoran ko, he smiled and gave me a peck.  "Sir, youre 120 minutes late" she sarcastically said and removed her head gear.

"Yeah, napadaan lang naman ako dito Livs, ikaw naman" patawang sabi ni Greggy

"Im sorry, what?" she asked. "I mean maam Livy" he stuttered. She sigh "I dont know what youre talking about sir, I am not Livy. I am OLIVIA, or you can call me IZA" she said putting emphasis. She excused herself but i called her.

"UHM engineer Livy!, oh I mean Olivia.. I hope you dont, but can we invite you for lunch?" Greggy asked. She paused for a second. "No, thank you. Ill go to McDo nalang" she said calmly and turned her back

"You dont like eating in a fast food chain right?" hinawakan ko ang balikat nya. "Yes, I do" prangka nyang sabi. "My due respect maam and sir, bakit po ba nangenge-alam kayo sa buhay ko?" she asked straight.

"Because you are our daughter, you are my Livy" I said and caressed  her cheeks.

"Get off of me! Since when did you treated as one? talaga lang Irene ha, nakakatawa ka naman, pwede kanang mag clown" she hissed and itinulak ako.

"I need to go now, Maam and Sir. It was nice to officially meet you. see you when i see you" she said and took her things and disappeared in our sight.

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END OF CHAPTER.

LIVY YOU ARE SO CRUEL . SORRY SA MABAGAL NA UPDATE.