Loving Rago Ken Marquez

Chapter 7

Gumising sa akin ang lintik na ringtone ko. Inis na kinuha ko 'yon at sinagot.

"Good morning, ma'am. I'm apologizing for disturbing you at this hour but you need to go here to check the furnitures for Mr. Marquez's interior project."

I just grunted and ended the call. Agad akong napamasahe sa sintido nang kumirot iyon. Halos iuntog ko na sa pader ang ulo ko nang subukan kong umupo. I look at the bedside table to check for the time. May nakahanda ng advil at tubig doon.

1:26 p.m.

Agad akong uminom ng advil at naghintay ng ilang minuto. Tumayo na ako at dumaretso sa cr. I took a cold shower and brushed my teeth. Blinower ko ang buhok bago pumasok sa walk in closet.

I wore a nude color lace strappy bralette topped by a white long sleeve, short shorts, and white sketchers. Umupo ako sa vanity table at sinuot ang contact lens, naglagay din ako ng kaunting make up.

"Hi, ma'am."

The guard greeted with a smile on his face. I gave him a nod without taking my eyes off of the way. Tumayo ako sa harap ng nakasarang elevator. It says it's going down.

The employees inside the elevator welcomed me with greetings but they're answered by a smile. Pumasok ako at sumandal sa malamig na bakal.

"Woah! Now, I can see my interior designer sister."

But I just scoffed at him, "But still I see my big brother who acts and got a kid's brain."

My brother growled, "Ano nga palang ginagawa mo dito?"

I flatly look at him, "I'll work my ass off, you dimwit."

"E bat nandito ka? Hindi ba dapat nasa sarili mong opisina ka?" he asked curiously.

I shrug, "To pissed you? I know I'm late but it's fun seeing your pissed face. See you when I see you, brother."

My secretary immediately stood up and followed me. "The warehousing department sent an email containing the only stocks there. They also said that it will take 7-8 days for the new stocks to arrive for Mr. Marquez's project. Limitado lang daw po kasi yung stocks ng furnitures na pinili ni Mr. Marquez at sa ibang bansa pa daw po 'yon kukunin." she explained.

"Can you remind me why I'm doing this, Rosemary?" nakapikit kong tanong.

She giggles, "Because he can trust you, Miss Sariya."

Naiiling na nagmulat ako ng mata, "Make an appointment on Marquez Group of Companies for me. Send the location on my phone too."

Tumayo na ako at sumakay sa elevator. Bumaba ako sa parking lot bago nagmaneho papunta sa kompanya niya.

"Hi, is Rago Marquez available now?"

"Good afternoon, ma'am. May I know if you have an appointment?" she calmly asked.

Tumango ako, "Sariya Quervas."

She nodded and typed something on the computer, "He's at his office at this moment now, ma'am. 31st floor. The elevator is on the right, ma'am." she pointed the elevator.

I walk towards the elevator and push the up button. Mag isa akong pumasok sa elevator at inayos ang suot na damit. My eyes closed while waiting for the elevator to arrive at the 31st floor.

"Miss Sariya Quervas?" tumango ako. "This way, ma'am." she leads the way towards a door. She knocks three times and smiles at me before leaving.

Binuksan ko ang pinto. Bumungad sa akin ang malinis at maayos na opisina. It looks manly and smells like Rago's scent.

"What do you need?" he asked without giving me a glance.

I cleared my throat, "I'm here to talk to you about the project, Mr. Marquez."

"Have a seat then."

Naglakad ako papunta sa katapat niyang upuan, "The furnitures will be delivered at your house after 8 days max."

He nodded, "Is that it? You could just have emailed me."

"After that find a new interior designer."

Doon siya napatingin sa akin. His brows are furrowed while looking at me. "And why?"

"Because I said so."

His face become stoic, "No."

My lips formed a smirk, "You sure?"

"Why would I look for another designer if you're there? I'm pretty sure you can make the interior of my house best than any other designers."

Nagkibit balikat lang ako pero sa kaloob looban ko ay mistulang nagpa-party na. Tumayo ako at tumayo sa harap ng lamesa niya. Nilagay ko ang magkabilang braso sa kanyang harap. I lean in closed to him.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Marquez." I smiled at him. "You won't be having a peaceful life after this. Passe une belle journée, chérie." I winked at him.

"YOU called him what?!"

Her shock face made me giggle, "Chérie. It's no big deal, Erva. I think he doesn't speak french relax."

She sat at my sofa, "So gagawin mo talaga 'yung kagabi?"

Tumango ako. "I don't bluff, Erva."

"Iyon na nga e, hindi ka nagbibiro. Ang pinag-aalala ko lang ay yung posibilidad na pwede kang masaktan dahil sa gagawin mo."

I sigh, "Erva, I'm ok. You know me. Let's go."

"Anong gagawin natin?"

"We'll cook."

Hinigit niya ang braso ko, "You'll cook? Pwede yung favorite ko?" her eyes sparkles. "Please, Sariya? Cook my favorite."

Natawa ako at naglakad na ulit. Bumaba kaming dalawa sa kusina pagkatapos ay naghugas ng kamay. I prepared the ingredients while Erva's helping me wash them.

Minutes later we just found ourselves using our phones, waiting for the dishes that we're cooking. My phone vibrated. It's from instagram.

@ervaperciana tagged you in a story.

Kunot noong pinindot ko iyon. I gasped when I saw myself facing the stove and it has a caption of 'yummy food, yummy chef.'

Inilagay ko ang cellphone sa counter top at inilipat ang mga pagkaing niluto ko sa lalagyan na kinuha ni Erva.

"Yey! Can't wait to taste your cooking skills again." masayang sabi ni Erva.

Kumuha ako ng extra tupperware at naglagay ng madaming ulam na niluto ko, same with the rice. Erva was just looking at me without saying anything because her mouth was so full.

"What?" I asked.

She swallowed first, "Para kanino 'yan? Hindi ba dito uuwi 'yung kuya mo at dadalhan mo ng pagkain?" tanong niya at sumubo ulit.

"Nope." I said popping the 'p'. "Ihahatid natin kay Rago."

She choke, "T-tubig!" she drank the water that I gave.

"You ok?"

"That almost killed me." bulong niya. "Kailangang kasama talaga ako?"

I smiled mischievously at her, "Yes, my dear. I promise you, we won't get caught."

I saw how her lips trembled, "H-ha?"

Hindi ko siya pinansin at muli na lamang binasa ang reply ng sekretarya niya na blinackmail ko pa.

'Nasa opisina pa po si sir at this hour. May tinatapos po para sa meeting bukas.'