There are times that once in our lives, we wish for time to freeze, but it won't just stop. The clock will continue ticking. No matter how we hold on to that moment to stay, life won't let it. May kailagan tayong piliin. May mga kailangan tayong bitiwan.
Kanina pa ako nakabalik sa lamesa namin ngunit ang isipan ko ay naiwan yata sa dancefloor. Everyone went back to their places when Mrs. Santorrini took the stage to give her words. Kanina pa rin natapos iyon pero hindi pa rin maalis sa isipan ko ang mga pinag-usapan namin ni Abiz.
"Mr. Almere, may mga bago ka bang projects ngayon?" a person from the known magazine company approached him.
Nasa iisang table lang kami kaya naririnig ko ng maigi ang mga boses nila.
"I have a personal project as of now. It's out of my business career."
People from media came to him. Sunod-sunod ang pagtunog at pag-ilaw ng mga camera. Pati na rin ang ilang mga bisita sa party ay nakidalo upang pakinggan ang mini-interview niya. It looks like our table got the most attention because of him.
"No doubt, Mr. Almere. With or without Torre de Almere, you will rise."
His life is intriguing. Natigil lamang ako sa pakikinig nang kalabitin ako ni Nana.
"Ami, they want to interview you. This won't be long."
Tumango ako at saka tumayo. Si Nana ay nasa gilid ko lang.
"Miss Amnity, it's nice to see you here," panimula ng bading na pamilyar sa akin. Sa tingin ko ay nakita ko na siya sa T.V.
"How does it feel sharing the same table with your previous boss? You once worked under Torre de Almere, right?" Sinilip niya si Abiz.
Kumalabog ang puso ko sa tanong na iyon. Nana held me.
"They're fine. Actually it's nice to share table with trusted people. You know, in this industry it's rare to find true people. Mostly, people will stab you from behind given the chance."
"That's quite deep. Does it have something to do with the Gutiavez Corp Madame?"
Kunot-noo kong nilingon si Nana. In a snap, I remembered the article that I've read.
"This interview is for my grandchild."
Sandaling natigilan ang interviewer bago ngumiti.
"Of course, Madame."
He then turned to me.
"Miss Amnity, now that you're on the track, and as an only child of Laurent Desilva, are you on the training to take over CoDe Reale?"
I heard Nana chuckled a bit before leaving us. May ilan pang lumapit din sa amin at nakisali sa pag-iinterview ngunit wala ang bilang nila kumpara sa mga nag-iinterview kay Abiz. Sa tingin ko nga ay sa kanya talaga ang punta nila at kung hindi lang siya napapalibutan ay wala sila ngayon sa harapan ko.
"Or is it Desilva Corp since Laurent Desilva once managed it?" Dugtong niya.
"I don't aim for Desilva Corporation. Kompanya iyon ng pamilya namin. If there's someone who deserves it, it's Demian Auries. He has done a lot for the company."
Tumango-tango iyong nagtatanong at ibinalik ang tanong niya kanina patungkol sa CoDe Reale.
"Siguro? Who knows. Malayo pa ang lalakbayin ko para masabing deserving ako sa CoDe Reale. I don't want to have it only because I'm the daughter. My father worked hard for it. It deserves to be on a hand of someone who can manage it well."
A lady moved forward. Kasali rin siya sa isang pahayagan.
"Miss Amnity, I hope you won't get offended, but is it true that you once dated Mr. Abiz Almere? Kaya ba nasa iisang lamesa kayo ngayon?"
BINABASA MO ANG
Chasing Fire
RomanceAs a Coralle-Desilva, Amnity grows up in a known family be it on the business industry or political industry. Her family already have it all; the fame, the money, name it. But her life as one of the heiress suddenly turns upside down when she decide...
