The devil whispered in my ear, "You won't make it through this storm."
I whispered in the devil's ear, "I AM the storm because I am NATHALIA why do I have to be scared?Ngayon pa ba? My life's a mess, people judged me already. Ngayon pa ba ako susuko...
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I'm almost done fixing myself when Charlotte texted me.
"Ms. Marga your driver is on the way.. Sasamahan ko po siya paakyat diyan pagdating niya. I'm sorry about that cancellation earlier. Sorry po Ms. Marga hindi na po mauulit yun. Andito ako sa lobby po antayin ko siya."
After I saw the messages I put away my phone and continued fixing myself since my driver is on his way.
He knew I hate waiting. My blood boils over lazy people, slow, stupid, etc. Ugh! And one more thing, those people you see on the street asking for money or foods, god! How can they be ended up being homeless if they have perfect body, mind and soul? I just shook my head with regards to this matter.
Today I'm going to the boutique and then salon. May pupuntahan kasi akong event and I wanna be the best among the rest. Hindi naman sa mayabang ako, slight lang naman. The hell I care about what you might think of me, duh!
"Kapag hindi pa dumating ang lintik na driver na yan malilintikan ka sa akin Charlotte. Wala akong paki-"
"Ms. Marga, andito na po ang driver niyo!" dinig ko mula kay Charlotte. I smiled devilishly. He really knew me so well. I grabbed my pouch and walked towards the door. Then as I opened the door my jaw dropped. "Charlotte! What do you mean by this!? Bakit babae!!?" and mukhang nahintakutan yung babae dahil sa lakas ng sigaw ko. I gave her a sharp stare at ang pobre, hindi tinablan. Minalditahan din ako. Wait, ako ang naghire sa kanya so she shouldn't give me an attitude or I'll fire her right on the spot.
"M-Ms. M-Marga, I'm so-sorry kasi wala talaga akong makuha. And besides hindi ako nagdadrive."paliwanag niya. Hinarap ko ang babae na nakataas din ang kilay. Mas mataas pa yata sa kilay ko. Hindi ba niya ako kilala?
"And who are you?"I asked her raising my eyebrows.
"Nathalia at your service Madame Wanton."
She said without being stuttered. I was shocked. Charlotte became furious. He knew me. But this person in front me, knew nothing about the person she's talking to. I don't see any fear the way I looked at her. She's a bit different from ordinary women I met especially those younger than me. Sila kapag makita ako para akong mamahaling bagay na ingat na ingat sila. Kulang na lang sambahin nila ako. Kumbaga lahat ng nakikita nila sa akin inggit na inggit sila. Pero Itong babaeng nasa harapan ko mukhang walang pakialam or maybe, hindi niya alam ang mga ito. Pinasadahan ko siya ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa. What she did is gave me a returned cold stare as well. Napipikon na ako, kunting kunti na lang. I don't see any reactions from her.
Lahat ng dinala dito ni Charlotte halos hindi makatingin sa akin ng deritso. Nakayuko and magalang. This one, no manners. So disrespectful, arrogant and smart ass. Lumapit ako ng malapitan sa kanya.
"FYI it's Walton and not your fucking Wanton."I said calmly and feeling proud. Yes, we are related to the Walton who owns most of the walmart. So I gave her another chance to correct my last name once and for all.
