Lustful Desires [DESIRE SERIES #1]

Chapter 12

2 weeks have passed, and the anniversary event finally began. A lot of reporters and journalist gathered by the entrance as they waited for the grand guest to come. Celebrities, politics, even business women, and men gathered for the 80th anniversary of the Sapphire Company. Veronica was waiting on the entrance together with her fiance, Wyatt, and her secretary Catriona.

In the entrance, there was a red carpet and roses on the side. At sa loob naman ay ang nag-aantay na photograph booth kung saan nagpipicture taking ang mga guest na invited. There's a glambot, too, on the other side. They can take slow motion video like what celebrities do in Holywood.

Veronica wears an extravagant golden dress with slit on the side and a gold thin-long cape on her shoulder. Her hair was fixed, and she's also had light makeup on her face.

Veronicas hand was wrapped on Wyatts arm. His good-looking face and suit, and the yellow rose that was placed on his pocket chest.

Nasa gilid lamang ni Veronica si Catriona. Wine-welcome ang mga bisitang dumating sa loob ng kumpanya at kinukuha ang mga regalong binibigay nila para kay Veronica at sa kumpanya.

Ang building ni kumpanya ni Veronica ay mayroong malaking hallway sa second floor hanggang fourth floor kung saan dito ginaganap ang celebrations ng anniversary ng kumpanya at marami pang iba.

Nang natapos na sila sa pag-greet ay ilang minuto pa ang nakalipas at nag-start na ang celebration. Pumunta sa stage si Veronica at maraming flash ng camera ang nagsipag-tutok sa kanya.

"Good day, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank you all for coming here to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Sapphire Inc. I also would like to thank all of my hardworking officers- the finance group, marketing group, and the people who maintain the company in cleanliness. In order to celebrate the anniversary of the company, we make a surprise for all of you. Please enjoy and have a good day!" Veronica speech in a calm voice as she raised her hand to welcome her staff.

Hindi mapigilang kabahan ni Catriona dahil ito ang unang beses na magagawa niya ito sa harapan ng mga importanteng tao. Nakaramdam siya ng pagtapik sa kanyang balikat at nilingon niya si m Jen na naka-costume na.

"Nervous?" Tanong nito sa kanyang kaibigan. Umiling si Catriona at huminga ng malalim at inalis ang kaba sa kanyang katawan.

"A little bit." Sagot niya.

"Alam mo kung paano mawawala yang kaba mo?"

"Pano?"

"Isipin mo nalang na nag-swimming ka sa alak-aray!" Napanguso si Jen dahil sa malakas na pag-hampas ni Catriona sa kanyang ulo. "Di ka naman mabiro!"

"Puro ka talaga kalokohan Jen"

"Seryoso kasi ng mukha mo eh. Sige ka baka magsipagtakbuhan yung mga guest kapag nakita na ganyan yung mukha mo"

"Cringey mo talaga jen kahit kelan" ani nito sa kanyang kaibigan. Na-haglip ng kanyang paningin si Luke na masayang nakikipagkwentuhan sa kanilang ka-trabaho.

Simula nung bumalik si Luke last Monday, hindi ito kumibo kay Catriona. Magsasalita lamang ito kapag may itatanong siya patungkol sa trabaho o di kaya naman sa practice. Hindi alam ni Catriona kung bakit nagiging ganito ang pakikitungo ni Luke sa kanya.

Pupunta sana si Catriona sa kanya nang bigla itong hinila ni jen dahilan ng pagtigil niya.

"Let's go! Nag-start na!"

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The dance ended, and a lot of people started to applause to them. They waved at them happily and exited to the stage. Lahat sila ay nakipag-apiran sa isat isa dahil sa pagiging successful ng kanilang sayaw.