Cursed Love

Chapter 19

Pabalik na kami sa maynila and ang kasama ko pa rin ay si Lucas at Jake. Natutulog si Jake sa lap ko ngayon at nakasandal siya sa akin.

I was actually expecting the ride to be quiet and awkward again but Lucas talked, surprisingly.

"We're still friends right?" he asked.

"Yeah. Uh, sure. It was a mistake right?" balik kong tanong. My heart was pounding so fast.

"If you want to consider it as a mistake, go ahead," sagot niya.

Tumango na lang ako, it's just a mistake. Think of it that way, Sandra. A mistake.

Ibang daan na pumunta yung kotse nina Lewis at iba na rin kami ni Lucas. Ididiretso niya na kase ako sa kompanya namin.

"Thanks," sabi ko sa kanya at binigay niya sa akin yung bag ko.

"Jake, goodbye! See you next time!" paalam ko kay Jake.

"Ate! Punta ka po sa amin minsan ah!" sabi niya.

"Alright! Bye!" sabi ko at sinara na yung pinto at lumakad na papasok sa kompanya.

I was just wearing a simple black dress. Madaming bumabatk sa akin habang ako'y naglalakad.

"Hi is dad inside?" tanong ko sa sekretarya ni dad.

"Yes po, maam," sagot niya at tinuro yung pintuan sa office ni dad.

Tumango ako at pinasalamatan siya atsaka ako pumasok.

"Hi, dad! Oh, andito ka pala mom," bati ko.

"How's the 4-day trip?" sabi ni mom at pumunta kaagad sa harapan ko inusisa ako.

"N-Nothing happened," I nervously said. The kiss suddenly flashed into my mind.

"Why are you stuttering, sweetie?" nangungulit na sabi ni mom na para bang alam niyang nagsinungaling ako.

"Really. Nothing happened," sabi ko ulit pero mas confident na this time para di niya mahalata, that I was telling a lie.

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Pagkapasok ko sa condo ay sinalubong ako ni Cody na may hawak na mga laruang sasakyan.

"Oh, you're here pala. Akala ko umalis kayo," binitbit ko si Cody at lumapit kay Tyron na nagluluto ng tanghalian.

"Kakapasyal lang namin. Kakauwi lang din namin kanina," lumingon siya sa akin. Ang suot lang niya ay apron walang top, sanay na ako dahil ganyan naman siya lagi nung nasa States kami.

"Eh sina Nika?" tanong ko.

"Nasa kwarto. Nakakainis nga si Nika kase nag-crave siya bigla ng kung ano nung namamasyal kami kaya di namin masyadong na-enjoy," sumimangot siya at hinalo yung niluluto niya.

Tumango na lang ako at binaba si Cody dahil gusto daw niya maglaro. Pumasok na lang ako sa kwarto nina Nika.

"Uy! You're back!" sigaw ni Cindy at niyakap ako. Nagkwekwentuhan ata sila ni Nika.

Nakahiga lang si Nika sa kama at si Cindy naman ay nakaupo sa may couch.

"How's the trip? Did you have fun?" pangungulit ni Cindy. Naupo ako sa may dulo ng kama at nginitian sila.

"It was fun. Took some bikini pictures, the usual," sagot ko.

Tumango sila at natahimik kami ng kaunti.

"Oh! I bought something pala. Kaso it doesn't fit me na," sabi ni Nika at may hinalungkat sa bag niya.

"Here oh. You can have it. I think it suits you," binigay niya sa akin yung dalawang fitted na dress.

"Why did you buy this when you know it will not fit you?" natatawa kong tanong.

"She doesn't know. I already scolded her," singit ni Cindy.

Nagkwentuhan pa kami ng nga pinasyalan nila at pagkailang minuto ay nagpaalam na ako na magpapahinga.

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Hindi ko namalayan na halos isang buwan na rin pala ang lumipas. Bumalik na rin sina Cindy sa America dahil di daw pwede na magtagal pa sila dahil may trabaho pa sila doon.

That's why my condo feels empty again. Mag-isa lang ako dito. And, tomorrow mag-i-istart na ako mag-work sa kumpanya.

I prepared my outfit for tomorrow and I decided to sleep early.

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I woke up early and made myself some breakfast.

While cooking, mom called.

"Sweetie, I just want to say goodluck! First day mo ngayon. Are you ready na? Nakabihis ka na ba?" dere-deretsong tanong ni mom.

"Hindi pa ako nakabihis, mom. Atsaka it's too early. I'm just having breakfast," napairap tuloy ako.

"What are you making?"

"Just some pancakes," sagot ko.

"Alright. Enjoy your breakfast, sweetie. I better make some breakfast for your dad. See you later?"

"Alright. Bye. Love 'ya,"

After eating breakfast, I took a bath. Then, I combed my hair while drying it with a blowdryer.

I put a little bit of make-up, just the basics. Not too much.

Then, I wore my office attire. An old  rose colored terno blazer and pants. I paired it with some nude stilettos.

I took my nude handbag and went outside. I locked my condo.

Pumasok ako sa loob ng kotse at nag-drive papunta sa kumpanya.

When I arrived, madami na namang bumati sa akin. I wonder if nandito si dad.

Dumeretso na lamang ako sa sariling office. May sumalubong na rin sa aking sekretarya.

"Maam, may meeting ka po ng 10 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM," she informed me, I just nodded.

Mayroon din siyang binigay sa akin na mga papeles na kailangan pirmahan.

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It was tiring for a first day, but it was fun. I enjoyed it. I went home when I finished my paper works.

Pagkauwi ko sa condo ay pagod na pagod na ako. Shit kailangan ko pang magluto ng hapunan.

I was so tired that I just ordered some food. I did not even bother to pick something I like, I just clicked whatever I saw. I was hungry.

When the food arrived, I paid. And ate fast. I just want to rest.

Nahiga na ako at handa nang matulog kaso biglang tumawag si ate Jaz.

"Hi, Sandra. How's the first day?" tanong niya.

"It was tiring. But it was fun," sagot ko.

"Pwede naman akong pumunta bukas diba? I should see your office. Isama ko na rin si Leah at Jake, gusto ka daw niya makita," sabi niya sa kabilang linya.

"Yeah, sure. I'll make some time. I'll tell you what time I'm free. Anyways, I wanna rest," sabi ko.

"Oh right. Goodnight Sandra! Love you."

"Goodnight. Love you too," atsaka ko binaba yung tawag.

Then, I slept.

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