Loving You 10

Maaga akong na-gising. I need to beat the deadline first thing in the morning. I look at the man beside me, humihilik pa talaga sya. Cute! Nakatalikud sya sa akin. Lumapit ako sa kanya, and hug him from the back and kiss his shoulder, "good morning babe". Pero tulog mantika talaga, di nagising. I stare at him, he is gwapo. Swerte ko sa kanya.

On the other hand, isang malaking pala-isipan para sa akin yung nakikita ko sa tv or nababasa ko sa libro, yun bang couples magkayakap habang natutulog, coz Carlos and I really can't sustain that kind of thing, we embrace each other before we sleep, tas pagkatapos nun, wala ng paki-alaman. Napatawa na lang ako sa na-isip ko. I hug him again and kiss his cheek this time, "i love you babe."

I prepare Carlos' favorite breakfast, corned beef and medium rare sunny side up eggs and orange juice,and of course, rice. He likes heavy breakfast. After preparing all the things that he needs, naligo na rin ako at naghanda para sa pasok ko. I sometimes find it tiring doing the household chores, kasi hangang ngayon di pa rin ako sanay, napatingin ako sa mga labahin. Haay! Napasinghap ako ng wala sa oras. Well, mahal ko eh! ipaglalaban ko.

I drive my way to RE Madrid. It is still six thirty-eight when I arrive. I agad na akong dumiretso sa opisina ko. I turn my computer on and play my favorite genre of songs, and turn the volume high. I have no problem, my office is sound proof anyway. My parents know that I am like this, well, even my secretary, na sigurado akong mamaya pa darating. I tie my hair in a messy-bun way, take off my blazers, exposing my royal blue scoop back body-con dress...I know it exposes so much of my white healthy glowing skin, and my curve pero wala pa namang tao, so I don't care. I have nothing to be ashame of. And lastly, I wear my multi-coated eyeglasses. Ayokong masira ang mga mata ko.

"let's get it on Robin Era..."i tell my self smiling. I really miss doing this...I mean, I also did paper works in the previous company I worked for, but it is really different knowing that lahat nag paghihirap ko, pamilya ko at mga empleyado ng kumpangyang pinaghirapan ng mga magulang ko ang nakikinabang...and I frankly like being the boss. I am not into power tripping, i hate that, I always play fair. I just like being the head, because I get the opportunity to do the best things for all, in a wider perspective.

I am indulge with what I am doing at di ko na namanlayan ang oras. That was so fast. Napangiti ako. It is already eight twenty-five, and tapos na ako. I copy all the files sa flash disk ko, and send an e-mail of it ky Eros and naka-Cc naman ang CEO and also my mom. "good job Robin Era" pagpuri ko sa sarili ko.

Since I am happy,I close my eyes and my self to groove together with Maroon five's Moves like Jagger. This is life! I have been playing Maroon five's since I came in. And I love their music too. I suddenly feel the urge to stretch my neck, kanina pa kasi ako nakatutok sa computer. I slowly lower my right ear to my shoulder, and I also do the reverse. And I am gently putting a light pressure on my nape, naka-tungo kasi ako all the while.

Then I decided to finally open my eyes, "what the?!" gulat na sabi ko. I look at the man in front of me, like hindi man lang sya nagulat or nataranta sa reaction ko, he is still cool. "kanina ka pa?" tanong ko. He is early. "yeah" kampanteng sagot nya.

"i see. Please check you e-mail, I already sent you my part."Pormal na sabi ko. Di pa rin sya umiimik. Oh god! Why do i feel awkward? Or should I say, uneasy...the way he looks at me makes me feel uncomfortable...perfect brown eyes with long lashes and thick brows. "don't you know that it is rude to stare?" i added disgust in my voice. He did not say anything but finally, he is now checking his computer, maybe he is already checking his email.

My phone suddenly rings, it's my daddy. "hi dad! Good morning!" I greeted him sweetly. And he greeted me back. And he is impressed by what he received, and alam rin daw niya na maaga ako ngayon sa office. So ipinaglutlo raw ako ni mommy ng favorite kong breakfast. "wow! Thanks mommy and daddy!" nakangiting sabi ko. And now I am excited. And anytime raw darating na yun, ang driver na lang daw ni dad ang nagdala since mamaya pa sila pupunta dito. "okay. I love you both. Bye" and kahit tapos na ang tawag, di pa rin mawala ang ngiti sa mga labi ko. I miss all of these.

Napa-isip naman ako tungkol ky Carlos, gising na kaya yun? I left a note on the side-table before I left earlier. I really want to be like what i am at the moment, but kapag naaalala ko si Carlos, parang di ko kaya na ganito ako. Because he really can't live dealing with business stuff, he likes playing with codes and everything about network engineering. And i must admit, i am caught in between. And that is a sad truth. Oo, masaya ako kapag kasama ko si Carlos, pero di ko rin maitatanggi na may kulang, my parents, RE Madrid, my world. If only i can have both worlds. But I know there is a solution to this...Carlos already proposed to me, so I guess, we will meet half way this time.

"impressive."Napalingon ako ky Eros. I see him nodding, it seems like he is reading something. This man is drop-dead gorgeous, which pushes me to wonder if he has a girlfriend. Cos, he does not have a wedding ring, so technically he is still single. "brilliant work, PRINCESS" he said, at nandun talaga yung stress sa word na princess. I just force a smile and turn my back at him. I do not want my mood to be ruined. "please lower down the volume." Request niya, and ginawa ko naman, baka kasi nabibingi na rin sya sa lakas ng music.

"I did not expect you're liking pop rock."He said out of the blue. So may plano pala syang kausapin ako. Okay, I do not have anyone to talk to anyway. I glance at him, and only to find out na nakapatong na pala ang mga paa nya sa desk habang nakasandal sa swivel chair. He looks like a model.

"you just know me by name Mr. Monte Carlo. There are a lot that you do not know."

"yes,there are still a lot that i still have to know behind the name Robin Era Gokongwei Mandrid "

Napaangat ang kilay ko sa sinabi niya, am i just over thinking? Or he is really implying something? He is still looking at me intently. Well, maybe sanay siyang makipagtitigan sa mga babae nya. But not me, I am faithful to my Carlos. "are you really like that?" i ask.

"like what?"he ask innocently. Talaga lang ha? He looks like someone na napagbintangang magnanakaw. Playing so innocent...para namg walang ka-alam-alam na gawing masama. And his eyes are really cooperating with him. Brute

"exactly like that."I said as I shrug my shoulders. Na mas lalong namang ikinakunot ng noo nya, but there is a playful smile in his lips. "power tripper, rude, heartless, egocentric." I said in all honesty. He asks me, then I give him my answers.

Then this time he lets the tip of his right fingers reach the other side, that leaves a gap in between his palm. And he lets his both index fingers touch his ravishing red lips, and behind them is a mischievous grin, "i am more than what you mention PRINCESS... the words you use to describe me are understatement."

"really? I thought I have seen the worst. What else do you have in store for me?"

"Well, you have seen the worst, but not yet the best of me PRINCESS." He said confidently. Egocentric!

Naputol ang pag-uusap namin ng biglang pumasok ang secretary ko. He has with her a big paper bag, "Ms. Era, from your parents." She said smiling. I did the same ans asked "nag-breakfast ka na ba Cherry?" isang opo at matamis lang na ngiti ang isinagot nya, at lumabas na.

Inilabas ko ang mga Tupperware mula sa paper bag at inilapag yun sa table, and napansin kong may isang grupo ng containers na may note, "Eros, this is for you. –Tita Eunice." So mommy is giving him food too? Kahit di kami masyadong magksundo, may puso rin naman ako, nilingon ko sya, "better eat with me, mommy packed some foods for you too." Sabi ko. Yun lang at lumapit na rin sya sa table ko. "how many times should I tell you that it is rude to stare?" tanong ko.

"how sure are you that I was staring at you?"balik na tanong nya. God! Ano ba 'tong lalaking 'to? Oo, na! I am convince that he is logical and matalino, the way he talks and does things, pero nakakapikon rin.

"do i need to get the copy of the of the CCTV to prove that you were staring at me?"

And then his chuckles mischievously, "so what if I am staring at you?" nakakapikon. Nagtatanong ako, tas tanong ang isasagot. Andhe is really asking me that question? He is unbelievable!

"i am not comfortable if someone is staring at me. And if you have something about me, if you hate me or what, just tell me straight, i will not take it against you."I said patiently.

And he laughs, "I am not staring at you, i am staring at your dress." and he bites his lower lip, obviously, helping his self not to laugh aloud. Crazy!

"are you gay? just tell me, I can keep a secret." pang-aasar ko sa kanya.

"the last time I check, I am not. but maybe, I can check it now, if you really want to know."

Di ko na pinatulan ang sinabi niya, wala rin namang pupuntahan ang usapan namin. I sit on my chair, and sya sa harap ko. Napangiti naman ako sa nakita kong pagkain, it's ginisang ampalaya, with ground beef and rice, and ripe mangoes and milk. "kain na ta'yo" sabi ko sa kaharap ko.

"So that's you favorite?" tanong niya habang nakatingin sa pagkain ko. "yes, my favorite kind of breakfast." I reply. Napatingin ako sa kinakain nya, so mommy cooked tapa, maybe that's beef tapa, and also well done sunny side up eggs too.

We eat in silence, hangang sa natapos kami. "please tell tita 'thank you'" and tumango lang ako. Then Napahinto ako sa paglilipit ng pinagkainan namin cos he is looking at me, "what is it?" tanong ko sa kanya.

"thank you for having a breakfast with me." Ans he smiles sweetly. Pero bakit ganito, biglang bumilis ang pagtibok ng puso ko? What's happening?

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