Mr. Perfect

Two

OST- Falling For You - Colbie Calliat

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It's almost two 'o clock in the morning and I am sitting in front of my computer at my pent. Waiting for Jimmy's reply. What is taking him so long? Hindi ako makatulog. My BB lit. Who is it this time?

From: Eunice
Heath when can I see you again?

I just looked at it. This woman is exasperating. We only went out thrice at akala niya seryosohan na. That is why I only give people this number. Para walang panggulo once I shut this phone off.

I ignored her email. Hanggang sa sumagot na si Jimmy sa email ko sa kanya. Sabay pa ngang umilaw ang BB ko at ang Mac.

From: Jimmy
Mr. Ongpauco, attached are the infos I have compiled. Just email me again if ever you need anything.

I clicked the attachment, mentally cussing dahil biglang bumagal ang internet.

Personal Backgroud:
Antoinette Louvelle Lastimosa, no middle name
Tonie/Ton; Louvelle to her mom
Born: January 13, 1989 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Age: 26 years old

I rolled my eyes. I don't need this information! Nakasulat na ito sa resume niya. Remind me to fire Jimmy tomorrow. I scrolled down the document.

Only daughter of Attorney Luisa G. Lastimosa. No known biological father. A graduate of BS Marketing Management, with latin honors (Suma Cum Laude).

That caught my attention. She is interesting after all. A smart woman. I changed my mind, Jimmy may keep his job.

Ex-boyfriend/s – (1) Michael Estrella, public school teacher, major in Physical Education. Dated for three years. Recenlty broken up.

I felt a sharp pang on my chest. Well at least they have broken up. Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko, why would this be my business?

Job Background:
Marketing Manger (5 years) Dream Works Marketing Corporation.
Big accounts handled:
1.       Dyne Condominium
2.       Galanza Commercial Units
3.       Just Wed Photography Services
4.       Blossom Condominium – lost bid to Diamonds Marketing

I smirked. She lost the bid on her last big project to me. Sino ba ang may hawak ng project na ito? I took my BB and called Shaira.

"Mr. Ongpauco?" She answered on the first ring. Her voice still groggy. "Who is assigned under the Blossom Condo account?" Nagpaalam siya na titignan niya saglit.

I heard her rumbling out of bed and sitting on a chair. I tapped my feet, "Mr. Ongpauco. The blossom account is under Miss Nica Mateo, her director is Mr. Ivan Jacinto." Sagot niya, I can hear her suppressing a yawn.

"Okay. Transfer Miss Mateo in another account and put Miss Lastimosa as her replacement. I want to see the files of the account on top of my table first thing tomorrow morning." I barked at her as I stopped to look at Antoinette's pictures on my computer screen.

I may promote Jimmy too. The pictures he sent me are perfect. I grinned. Antoinette, how are you going to welcome temptation in your life?

"On which account should I transfer Miss Mateo?" I raised my eyebrow kahit na alam kong hindi niya ako nakikita. Is she really asking me this question? Gusto ko na siyang sisantehin.

"Why is that my problem? Maghanap ka ng account kung saan mo siya pwedeng ilipat. That is what I am paying you for!" I shouted before I slam my cellphone down.

Hindi ako nakatulog ng maayos. All I can think about is her bright brown eyes looking straight to my soul. Napabangon ako at naisipan kong maligo na at magbihis.

What time is Antoinette reporting to work? I glanced at the time, 8:00 she must be on her way. I took my personal phone and called her. Hindi ko na kasi mapigilan, kailangan kong marinig ang boses niya.

Matagal niya bago sinagot yun, "Hello?" I almost lose my temper because she made me wait, yet again.

"Miss Lastimosa."

"Yes, speaking. May I know who this is please?" I frowned. She can't tell from my voice? Wait, why would she recognized my voice? But she should be right?

I laughed off the injury she inflicted on my ego. "You wound me. Una hindi mo ako namumukhaan, pangalawa hindi mo ako nabobosesan."

I heard her inhaling sharply, before stuttering on her answer. "S-sorry Sir."

"It's okay Miss Lastimosa, so I will be expecting you in my office by 9 sharp?" I grinned, there's a list of things you should be sorry about Antoinette. First on that list is, you, always making me wait.

"Y-yes Sir." She choked out. So I dropped the call. Too excited to see her again on my office.

Bumaba na ako sa opisina kahit 10 o' clock pa dapat. Gusto ko ng makita si Antoinette na laging mukhang kinakabahan kapag kaharap ako. Nagulat naman ang reception girls ng nakita nila akong maagang bumaba, it's only 8:20 am.

"Good Morning Mr. Ongpauco." Tinanguan ko sila. Maganda ang mood ko ngayon so they deserve a nod. Nakita kong nagipit sila ng tili.

"Sheena, when you see Miss Lastimosa. Tell her I want to see her immediately." I said, mas mabait kumpara sa lagi kong pakikipag usap sa kanila.

"Um, Sheryl po Mr. Ongpauco. At si Miss Lastimosa po, 9 pa ang pasok." Napatigil ako sa paglalakad ko at hinarap siya.

I raised my eyebrow, "Just do what you're told." I seethed.

Hindi ko na nakita ang reaksyon niya dahil pumasok na ako sa opisina ko. Hindi ako mapakali, umupo ako, tumayo, tapos umupo ulit.

I need a drink, I poured myself a glass of scotch when I heard the door open. A lady dressed in a green floral dress entered. She really has an impeccable taste in clothing. "Scotch?" I blurted out because I wasn't really prepared to see her kahit na inaabangan ko na siya.

"N-no Sir. I dont drink." Of course you don't! Sino ba namang matinong tao ang iinom ng ganitong maaga?

But of course, hindi ko pwedeng ipatalo ang ego ko. "That does account to your no sense of familiarity?" I asked. Mukhang naguluhan siya sa sinabi ko, so I spoke again. "So Miss Lastimosa-"

"Tonie na lang Sir." I stopped. No, ayokong tawagin ka sa pangalan na ginagamit ng lahat ng tao.

I grinned at her, "Antoinette. These are the files under review for the upcoming opening of the Blossom Condominium. Alam mo naman ang account na ito diba? I'm sure you are very familiar with this."

She just looked at me, mukhang malalim ang iniisip niya. "A penny for your thoughts? H&B and Diamonds Marketing are sister companies. Both are under the same owner. Alam ko rin na you lost the bid on your ex-company. That is why I am giving you this account. Any other question Antoinette?" I asked as I empty my glass. Hindi na siya kumibo, basta kinuha niya na lang lahat ng folders na nasa mesa ko.

Alam niya ba kung saan siya pupunta? "Sheryl will lead you to your new office. She is waiting for you outside." Sheryl, I think I got her name right this time. Wala naman kasi akong ibang maalala na pangalan kundi yung sa babaeng kaharap ko ngayon.

Nagmamadali nanaman siyang umalis sa harap ko. Does she hate me that much? Nakahawak na siya sa door knob ng muli ko siyang kinausap. "And one more thing Antoinette." She looked at me, her bright eyes taunting me. "Call me Heath." I think I saw her cheeks flare before she scurried out of my door.

My dear Antoinette, I said I want everything even between us. Kung gusto mong tawagin kita sa pangalan mo, I guess I also want you to call me by my first name. So I would know it's you calling me.