MABILIS NA NAGDAAN ang isang linggo. Hindi ko alam na patapos na naman ang isang buwan at papasok na ang buwan kung kailan nalalapit na ang araw kung saan i-m-meet nina Troy ang darating na investors from other countries. Everything is still in place naman. Lahat ng pupwedeng maging problema ay kahit papaano ay nasolusyunan ko na. Meetings here, meetings even at night after my school ay kailangan ko rin pumunta sa opisina dahil sa pressure ng nalalapit na presentation.

Sa dalas na pagbalik ko sa opisina sa gabi ay halos lagi kaming magkabangayan ni Troy dahil masyado ko raw pinapagod ang sarili ko sa trabaho. Dumating pa nga sa punto na pinagbantaan ko na matitigang s'ya sa mga susunod na buwan kapag pinigilan pa n'ya ako sa kagustuhan kong bumalik ng opisina after ng school.

Ang kuya n'yo naman ang bilis kausap. 'Pag usapang yugyugan talaga, ang bilis magdesisyon.

Dahil 'yon ang naging panakot ko sa binata, halos sa condo na n'ya ako nauwi dahil mas malapit ang place n'ya sa opisina. Nag-agree ako na sa kanya na muna tumuloy dahil unang una, ayaw ko bumyahe pa ng malayo para lang makauwi do'n sa inuuwian kong apartment. Lagi kasi akong maaga sa opisina rin at kailangan ko ng sapat na tulog kahit papaano.

Pinagbigyan ko ang binata sa parteng 'yon dahil dalawang linggo lang naman. Tinatapos ko lang ang hectic schedules at meetings na 'to tapos ay sa Apartment na rin ako uuwi kalaunan.

Luluwag ako sa ginagawa naming dalawa kapag uuwi. Troy really proved to me that he has the same stamina of a horse. Hindi uso ang may interval na walang yugyugan.

Kasalukuyan ko ngayon sinusulusyunan ang isang problema na hindi ko pa nahahanapan ng sagor. It was the same problem that I've encountered from the last time na dumating rito ang mga kaibigan ni Troy.

The numbers and amount of MGC's finances was really not good. Ang daming mali. Ang daming kulang. Ang daming hindi tugma sa ilang year-end report na binigay ng Finance Manager.

Every year, halos sampung milyon ang nababawas sa total revenue ng kompanya pero may mga oras na nababawi iyon bago matapos ang taon. May pagkakataon na parang hindi nababalik ang nawalang pera sa loob ng magkasunod na taon. When I asked the Finance Head if I can get the copies of all the expenses of the company, tinarayan pa ako ng bruhildang 'yon at sinabing kailangan ko ng approval from the Chairwoman of the Board, which is si Adrianna.

Sa part palang na 'yon ay nakakahinala na. Bakit hindi pupwedeng dumaan ang approval kay Troy para lang makita ang expenses history ng kompanya? Something is fishy. Kailangan ko 'tong masolusyunan o baka maging sanhi ito ng pagkatuklas ng mga investors na hindi financially stable ang MGC ngayon.

I'm craning my head from left to right and vice versa when the elevator has opened at inilabas niyon si Luke. Ang isa sa kaibigan ni Troy.

His face seems not good and his mood as well. Parang hindi 'to mapakali pero natatago naman nito ng seryoso nitong itsura.

"Nandyan ba ang Boss mo?" he asked me with his impassive tone. Wow, ngayon ko lang nasaksihan ang side n'yang ito. Sa kanilang lima, Luke always has this goofy side at laging nakangiti. Pero ngayon ay iba. May pinagdadaanan yatang seryoso.

I nodded. Tumayo rin ako at isang magalang na pagturo sa pintuan ang ginawa ko. "He doesn't have any phone calls or meetings, Mr. Rodriguez. I'll just inform your appearance."

Mabilis kong pinindot ang intercom na nagkokonek sa telepono ni Troy. Nang sumagot ang binata ay rinig na rinig naming parehas ni Luke ang ingay ng mga papel na binubuklat nito. "Ano 'yon?" the busy Troy asked.

"Your friend, Luke Francis Rodriguez wants to meet you." Propesyonal kong anunsyo sa kanya.

"Let him in, and by the way, after him, don't let anyone come inside."

"Duly noted, Sir." Tugon ko tapos ay hinarap kong muli si Luke na seryosong seryoso ang pagkakatitig sa sahig. "Mr. Rodriguez, Sir Troy is waiting for you."

"Thank you," maikling tugon ni Luke at dirediretsong pumasok sa loob ng opisina ni Troy.

Nahihiwagahan ako sa kinikilos ng kaibigan ni Troy. Mukha yatang may pinagdadaan. Kaso kesa, I associate myself on his problem, dapat hindi na dahil mas may malaking problema ako ngayong kinahaharap dahil sa pesteng numerong 'to.

I was about to go back at work when my phone rang in the tune of Bahay Kubo. Very makabayan, right?

Medyo napaseryoso ako ng itsura nang makita kung sino ang natawag. It's my secretary in New York.

"Domitillo, what made you decide to call me at this time?" I ordered him to not call me for few more months unless it's urgent dahil nakabakasyon ako sa business ko sa ibang bansa. Hindi ko alam na ang bakasyon ko rito ay mauuwi sa trabaho pa rin. I should really get my deserved vacation, damn it!

"I just want to inform you that someone is asking for a face-to-face meeting with you. She's popular across the globe according to my sources. She wants to set an appointment for her business proposal with you." He explained.

"Give me the whole name." I ordered while typing on my laptop.

"Adrianna Monteverde-Smith of MGC Group and Smith Enterprise, Lady Elle."

Natigilan ako sa ginagawa kong trabaho habang kausap ang sekretarya ko dahil sa pangalang nabanggit nito.

Si Adrianna?

"What kind of proposal she wants to lay-off?" I asked.

Medyo naging hesitant ang naging tono ng sekretarya ko. "U-Uhh, he d-did not disclose it with me, Lady Elle, even if I told her that you've given me the power to know it. She's insisting to present it to you only."

Mas lalong umarko ang kilay ko sa sinabi nito. Ganoon ba kaimportante ang gusto nitong i-propose sa'kin? My business is more into branded clothes, while her companies are different than mine.

MGC Group is in the furniture line while her husband's business is more into Cargo shipments.

"Let her know that I won't entertain her unless she gives you her proposal for review. If she will insists want she wants then reject her as our client." utos ko sa sekretarya ko.

Pati ang tauhan ko tinatarayan n'ya? Bini-bitch-esa?

"B-But--" I immediately cut him off.

"You better remember who's your Boss and who should you be fearful, Domitillo. Are we still on the same page?" I can sense na natakot ito ni Adrianna, knowing that old woman's reputation when it comes to approaching people on her different level. Pero empleyado ko s'ya kaya 'wag n'yang kinakanti ang mga tauhan ko.

"U-Understood, Lady Elle."

"Good, if she scared your life? Put a restraining order so she won't be able to step even her shadows on my Empire. Let our Legal team to arrange it once it happens."

"This is noted, Lady Elle."

"Would that be all?" I asked him.

"Ah, yes, Lady Elle. I was told by your chosen secretary there in the Philippines that you need to attend most of the gatherings that you have. The Philippines Media is anticipating your appearances as your country's pride."

Umikot ang mga mata ko sinabi ng sekretarya ko. Nakakaloka naman 'tong kinuha kong tao rito sa Pilipinas at kay Domitillo pa talaga nagpasabi na sabihan ako. Well, I must admit, I'm cancelling my personal chauffeur's calls this past few weeks. 'Di ko naman masisisi ito dahil 'di nga ako nagpaparamdam.

"I'll just contact her, let her know to expect my call within this week." I replied with a bored tone.

"Noted, Lady Elle. If I'm not mistaken, the ones you urgently need to attend is the Engagement Party of your family's friend this coming Saturday. I'll just let her know so you can have the invitation on hand."

"Alright, thanks, Domitillo. Just report me about Adrianna and nothing else, I'm still on my vacation, Hijo." Wika ko sabay baba ng tawag.

Nagulat naman ako nang sa pagbaba ko ng tawag ay s'yang paglabas ni Luke sa opisina ni Troy. This time mas naging malala ang naging itsura nito. Parang 'di talaga mapakali sa isang bagay.

Tumayo ako to let him know that I'm acknowledging his presence.

Napatingin naman ito bigla sa gawi ko na s'yang kinagulat kong muli. Hindi ako magugulat sa normal na titig, kaso medyo naasiwa ako nang medyo nagtagal ang tingin nito ng ilang segundo.

Tapos ay para itong nakaisip ng isang magandang plano lalo na no'ng umaliwalas ang mukha ng binata.

"Serena," tawag nito sa'kin. Wow, first name basis? "I don't why you brighten up my day just by looking at you."

Hindi ko na napigilan ang pag-ikutan s'ya ng mata dahil sa pasakalye nitong entrada.

"Ano pong kailangan n'yo Sir Luke? I know that look so damn well, Sir." Wika ko sa kanya.

Nginisian naman n'ya ako at bahagyang natawa sa aking sinabi. "You are indeed smart." He flattered me.

I wanted to scoff but I decided not to show it anymore. Anong smart smart? Kahit ang bata ay alam na may kailangan ang isang tao sa mga sinabi niya.

"What is it, Sir?" I asked once again.

"Can you be my date this coming weekend?" Walang pasakalye nitong tanong na kinaangat ng dalawa kong kilay.

"DON'T FUCKING TELL me na pumayag ka sa gusto n'yang mangyari?" Madagundong na tanong sa'kin ni Troy nang makapasok kami sa loob ng kanyang condo.

"'Eh 'di hindi ko sasabihin." I replied sarcastically.

Madali naman akong kausap, hello!

"Serena!" Palatak nitong sigaw na nagpayukot ng mukha ko sa inis.

"Pag-aawayan ba natin 'yon, Troy? Your friend is asking for help. Saka wala naman din akong gagawin ng sabado ng gabi. Sakto lang naman ang magiging pahinga ko no'n para masamahan s'ya. Ano bang problema?" Sagot ko sa kanya.

"There's a lot of media people out there. Kapag ipinakilala ka ni Luke as his girlfriend para lang maasar ang magulang niya sa engagement na magaganap, your life won't be the same again. Pepestehin ka ng media, people will be digging your deepest secret to expose." He reasoned out.

He has a point actually. Their circle of group won't be just for business purposes itself. Chicmagnets— as corny as it may sound, has a reputation all over the country. They're not in showbiz pero daig pa no'n ang buhay nila sa publiko. They're one of the bachelors to look up to. Especially ng kababaihan. Kung sinuman ang dumikit sa kanila, bashers and haters would welcome them.

Hindi naman ako tanga para ilagay ang posisyon ni Serena Angeles sa gulo na 'yon. I have a different plan to execute. Iniisip palang ni Troy 'yang pangamba n'ya ay naisip ko na 'yan nang tanungin ako ni Luke kanina sa opisina.

"Don't stress yourself out, Troy. I won't be in that situation, I promise." Wika ko sa kanya na may halong ngisi.

A Fontanilla smirk is evident on my face. A smirk that even Adrianna would stumbled aback once she sees this.

"What are you planning?" He asked me with his confused look. Trying to figure out the puzzle of how my face won't be there but I could still lend a help to his friend.

Tumayo ako sa kinauupuan ko at nilapitan ko s'ya ng dahan dahan.

A confuse Troy is making his entire physique so hot for me. Damn, I feel like a need to have sex with him tonight. Being his bedmate is not bad at all, that's what I've thought sa ilang beses na ginagawa namin 'yon. It's not bad at all kung hindi nito hahanapin sa iba ang pangangailangan na'to.

And the thought of him having sex with someone not me makes my blood boil.

You wouldn't like to see a Fontanilla on their rage form. It would be a bad combination. Earth will crumble on my feet once it happens and I'll destroy anything who would try to stop me.

Kaya subukan lang nitong makipagyugyugan sa iba at matitikman niya ang galit ko.

Kitang kita ko ang paglunok n'ya sa ginagawa kong paghuhubad ng kasuotan sa harapan n'ya. His maleness has been very evident on his black slacks and I just can't help but to salivate. Damn that thing inside his slacks. I'm drooling.

Nilapitan ko s'ya ng dahan dahan nang mahubad ko ang suot kong corporate attire and I just left my panty and bra intact.

I traced my hand on top of his chest while I'm still walking on his side. Nang marating ko ang likuran niyang bahagi ay ako na mismo ang dahan dahan na nagtanggal ng suot nitong suit that hugs his shoulders and arms perfectly.

"Damn it, Serena. We're still talking..." nahihirapang ungol ni Troy na siyang nagbigay ng ngisi sa'kin.

Nang matanggal ang suot nitong suit ay mariin ko s'yang yinakap mula sa likod and massage his chest using my hands who are moving erotically. Tumingkayad ako para mailapit ko ang aking bibig sa kanang tainga niya at nagwikang... "Do you really want us to talk?"

He shouldn't know what are my plans for the weekend. This is the best way to distract him.

I heard him groaning when one of hands reached his maleness while I'm still hugging him behind. I'm massaging his manhood while he's still on his clothes. Troy moaned louder when I bit his earlobe.

The next thing happened so fast. And we just fucking did it again on his sofa. Hindi na naman kami umabot sa kama.

My phone rang loudly on the side table. Bahagya akong naalimpungatan sa ingay no'n. Troy is hugging me but it's not tight just like what he's doing before we sleep. Mabilis akong nakawala at kinuha ang cellphone.

I ran outside of his room at pumunta sa balcony ng kanyang condo. I slid the call once I secured that I'm all alone.

"Lady E-Elle, I'm sorry I called you late. N-Nakatulog p-po ako nang h-hindi ko namamalayan. P-Pasensya na p-po t-talaga—" I rolled my eyes because of her. Hindi ko na yata mabilang kung nakailang ikot na ako ng mata sa buong araw.

Also, naintindihan ko naman kung bakit. Sa hindi ko pagkontak sa kanya nitong mga nakaraang linggo, alam kong naging sobrang busy n'ya to cover up my schedules in the media. I should give her a big bonus kapag natapos na ang lahat ng ito.

"Let's cut the chase, Aurora. What do you have for me?" I asked my personal secretary in this country.

I heard her clearing her throat before she replied. "Everything is all set, Lady Elle. Just like Domitillo's order, I've already closed the problems immediately."

"Good, that's great to hear. Put all the things that I'm going to use on my brother's pad. Don't let anyone know about it, okay?"

"Consider it done, Lady Elle."

I smirked while I'm hearing my personal secretary's voice. It's as naughty as I am.

"Good, now go home and sleep. Apply the work-life balance. I don't want my employees burning out because of the job." I reminded her.

"Yes, Lady Elle. Thank you and have a great... midnight."

Nang matapos ang tawag ay napatingin ako sa kalakhang syudad. City lights are still on point. A light that sometimes people want to see on this area but I'd rather not. Stress kasi ang kaakibat niyan para sa'kin.

"It's time for the real Serena to shine this coming Saturday night." I muttered while grinning mischievously.

Let's surprise everyone.