Los Solteros 1: Irresistible Sensation

Chapter Seventeen

"HOW ARE YOU? You must be Adrianna?" I asked in a formal manner wearing my usual grin. Adrianna looked so stunned upon seeing me. Nakatitig lamang ito sa'kin. Though what figures me is her expression. It has loneliness and at the same time happy upon seeing me.

"Yes, I am. Nice to meet you." She composed herself before answering my question.

Tinanguan ko ang isang waiter na dumaan sa aming gilid matapos kong makakuha ng isang glass of champagne. Tapos ay ibinalik ko ang tingin sa kanya.

"I got your message from my secretary in New York that you want to meet me? I guess that's a business proposal." Wika ko habang sumisimsim.

"You're not really bluffing, Adrianna. That's why I admire you." Napalingon ako sa nagsalitang ginang ng mga Mondragon nang bahagya nitong sikuhin si Adrianna na may kasama ng tingin ng pagkatuwa at impress na impress.

Pabiro namang natawa si Adrianna and regally giggled, "What Adrianna wants, Adrianna gets."

"I hope you both did not forget that I'm here." Nakatikwas ang isa kong kilay nang sumingit sa usapan nila.

So, ano ako rito? Display lang? Iniignora ang isang tulad ko?

"Oh, Hija, my apologies. I was just fascinated with your presence as I did not expect that you will come. Adrianna here," then Mrs. Mondragon touched both shoulders of Adrianna with a glee on her lips. "She said that you will be here because she will attend as well."

Mas lalong tumaas ang isang kilay ko sa narinig.

Pinapalabas ba ni Adrianna na pupunta ako rito dahil pupunta rin s'ya? Nakakatawa.

I regally laughed as well, this time medyo totoong tawa 'yon dahil nakakatawa naman talaga ang pagiging assuming ng babaeng 'to. Kung noon siguro na hindi ko pa nasaksihan ang kawalangyaan n'ya, baka sumang-ayon pa ako dahil idolo ko s'ya sa larangang pinasukan nito, but change has come.

"She even said that you idolize her? Is that true?" dugtong pa ng ina ni Aurora.

I frowned at them and at the same time snorted. "That's one of the biggest rumor that I have heard, Mrs. Mondragon." Then I giggled while sipping my glass.

Adrianna's face became sullen the same with Mrs. Mondragon. Hindi maipinta kung paano mag-r-react ang ilaw ng tahanan ng mga Mondragon sa aking sinabi.

It was clear that I denied Adrianna. Why? Am I not allowed?

Aurora's mother cleared her throat and excused herself. Nakipagbeso muna ito kay Adrianna bago umalis pero hindi nakaligtas sa'kin ang pahapyaw nitong pagpasada ng nakaka-disappoint na tingin kay Adrianna na kaharap ko ngayon.

"This is going to be the first time that we've met right? Correct me if I'm wrong." Pag-umpisa ko ng topic sa pagitan naming dalawa.

I can sense few cameramen taking shots and I'm pretty sure that this will be broadcast nationwide or if not? Worldwide.

Two powerful women of the Philippines finally crossed and met each other.

Adrianna grabbed a champagne and her face turned into her usual self. Wow, bitch mode on at last. Now, that's what I'm waiting for.

"I think?" she replied then she sips her glass.

"So, about your proposal." Sunod kong wika. I'm really curious about it. "Is it something that you can share with me tonight?"

"It would be better if we can discuss it in a closed-door meeting with my brother." She replied that made my eyebrow move upward.

Kasama si Troy sa proposal n'ya? You really made me curious, Adrianna.