Chapter 4

Trent asked me to wear something nice and pretty. I brought a dress like gown in my luggage for no apparent reason but I guess that can be put up to something now.

Who in the right mind bringing a gown abroad and then work as a nanny? I mean, there's nothing wrong with that. It's just that there's no reason at all. If they get what I mean, they'll know.

I still have no idea what would happen tonight or possible situations that will occur. I'm ideally blind, hindi rin naman siya nagbibigay ng clue kung saan kami pupunta.

And why would I be wearing something sophisticated?

Maayos na rin naman ang pagkakasalansan ng mga gamit ko sa closet. All my clothes, shoes, and other stuff ay nakahilira na parang pagmamay-ari ko ang kwartong ito. And now I'm staring at the jade peplum dress I have. My face scrunches. It wasn't what my boss told me to wear. It is very simple. Luma na rin. I think 2017 pa ito ni-release ng Zara. I'm not sure why did I pick it anyway.

Kinuha ko ang dress saka ako tumayo sa tapat ng full-length mirror. I placed it on my body and look how it will be when I wore it. Napanguso na lang ako dahil hindi bagay sa akin. Dapat pala hindi ko na lang dinala 'tong damit na 'to at pinamigay ko na lang sa mga kamag-anak ko. It is branded. Pagkakaguluhan nila 'yan.

Mayamaya lamang ay napaigtad ako ng biglang may kumatok. Humarap muna ako sa salamin at ayusin nang bahagya ang buhok ko. I have a curly brown to black shade of hair and it fell down just right into my shoulder. When I thought it's fine to face him na, tumungo na ako sa pinto para pagbuksan siya and he's already looks so gorgeous in his black tuxedo.

And if he really looks so dashing at this point, anong patutunguhan ng mangyayaring ito? Are attending some event?

He looked at me from head to tie and then his stares fell directly into my eyes.

"I know I told you to wear something," he said.

"Yes, you did but..." Napakagat ako sa ibabang labi ko saka dahan-dahan kong itinago sa likuran ko ang dress na hawak ko. And I keep a strict eye to him pero nasundan pa rin ng tingin niya ang itinatago ko sa likod.

"What are you hiding there?" he asked, but it already sound like an order. Magmamatigas pa sana ako pero ayoko namang mapagalitan niya kaya pinakita ko sa kanya iyon. He stared at it for a few seconds then he grabbed it to check what's going on.

Hawak-hawak ang dress ay binagsak niya ang laylayan para makita ang kabuuan nito. Natatakpan ng dress ang bahagi ng mukha niya kaya hindi ko matukoy kung anong tumatakbo sa isipan niya. Napapakagat na lang ako sa labi sa sobrang kaba. He then tossed it on my bed. My head flew where he threw it and sends my attention back to him.

"Why did you do that?" I asked, sore in confusion.

"That looks bad on you."

"Ay sabi ko nga," bulong ko pa.

"Come with me then, we'll make a quick trip to some store."

"Huh? Sir?" para akong natanga sa sinabi niya. "Is it really necessary to buy me a dress? Are we going to some formal event?"

"Yes," tipid nitong sagot sa akin.

"Do you think that it would be better if you're going out with Albertyne rather than your nanny? Don't you have any option or is this part of my job?"

"Part of your job," tipid ulit nitong sagot sa akin. Tumingin siya sa kanyang relos at binalik ang tingin sa akin. Umigting naman ang panga niya. "The event will start in an hour. We should better be get going now or we'll be late."

"Hala, wait," bigla akong nataranta. "Should I leave just like this?"

"That's fine, you'll change right after," aniya.

Wala na akong nagawa kung hindi sundin ang utos niya. Kinuha ko na lamang ang purse ko and then I followed him papasok sa loob ng elevator. Hindi niya ako sinagot kung bakit hindi iyong German model ang isasama niya sa event na 'to and why would it be? I don' think I deserve this kaya bahala na kung anong mangyari.

I shyly stood behind him sa loob ng elevator. He's so clean and lavish. Parang nakakatakot hawakan at mabahiran ng kalokahan ko. I just held my hands on mine while listing a lot of ideas kung saan kami pupunta ngayon.

I'm still confused why would he be bringing me. Yes, I'm a nanny pero binasa ko naman 'yong job description kahapon and accompanying him to a formal event doesn't count. It makes me think about this.

Ano nga kaya talagang intensyon ni Trent for getting a nanny for himself?

The elevator went down to the basement kung saan naka-park ang mga sasakyan. And looking every corner of the parking space, a supercar is sitting there alone. Muntik pa akong mawala sa ulirat dahil nalilibang ako kaya hinabol ko si Trent at narating naman namin ang isang itim na MX5 Miata na Mazda.

He opened the other for me at pinapasok niya muna ako sa loob saka siya tumuloy sa kabilang pinto at pumasok. Without saying any word, he leaned closer to me at may inabot sa gilid ko. Napalunok pa ako ng laway ng abutin niya lang pala ang seatbelt at maayos niya iyong inilagay sa akin.

No'ng lumapit siya, I could smell his expensive male perfume. Kahit wala naman siyang bango, he smells and looks so fresh kaya hindi na nakakagulat. I don't wanna look at him and get attracted so much dahil trabaho lang ang pinunta ko rito but if he's meaning to do something, maybe I can take it.

Trent's not a reckless driver, kahit bongga at mamahalin ang kanyang sasakyan ay parang baby ang turing niya rito. Maybe it's good to know na wala akong kaalam-alam sa boss ko and finding it all at once ay nakakagulat lang para sa akin. He's like a mystery to me, once I unravel and discover new things, he gets sexier and smarter in my eyes. Maybe it is just me.

"So sir... why didn't bring Albertyne?" I asked, hoping he would answer it this time.

"She's busy," tipid nitong sagot sa akin. He didn't even look at me. "We always see each other on Friday nights and nothing more."

"Oh... okay," napatango naman ako sa sinabi niya. At least, he says something more than two words. "So you guys only..." hindi ko na itinuloy ang sasabihin ko dahil baka masamain niya pa at itulak niya ako palabas ng sasakyan niya.

"She's not leaving me," pagpapatuloy nito na kinagulat ko naman. Napakunot ang nook o sa sinabi niya at hinayaan ko pa siyang magkwento. "She wanted us to be in a relationship."

"Oh, maybe she's just a bitch?" I addressed.

He smirked. "Could be."

"You know sir... I'm still trying to understand what's a nanny for you. I have no idea what should I be doing. Is it to take care of you or be your helper at all times?"

"Both," he timidly answered. At bumalik na naman tayo ro'n.

"But why you wouldn't want to be with her?" I asked and I noticed na tumindig ang kanyang panga. "Are you gay, sir?"

He immediately shifted his head into mine. Hindi naman niya ako binigyan ng matalim na tingin kung hindi ay nakatitig lang siya sa akin. His eyes are like drilling through my soul kaya naman napa-peace sign na lang ako sabay pagpapaumanhin sa sinabi niya. Binalik niya ang atensyon sa daan saka ako nanahimik.

I'm confused to his intentions. And why would he be calling this role a nanny if there's no child. He's not a child. He's a grown-up man with a huge sausage. And what could be the problem with it?

Kailangan ko na ba magsimulang mag-research tungkol sa boss ko? That feels weird.

It doesn't take us long when Trent drove us into the basement area of the building. Nang tanungin ko siya kung nasaan kami, he just simply told me na nasa Ginza na kami. I had to sneak my phone and search it online kung ano ba 'yong lugar na 'yon. It is a premier shopping district where most of the high-ends brands shops are located.

When he stopped the car and I followed him outside, we immediately walks out of the parking area and then we proceed heading to the shop he's about to bring me in.

I was in awe. Maraming tao sa paligid and people seems to wonder why would there be a man on his suit walking around. Maraming napapa-second look at mas maraming naiiwan ang tingin sa kanya. He don't mind people staring at him. Mukhang sanay na rin siya sa atensyon.

What I was thinking might be right. Baka nga isa siyang model.

"C'mon, follow me," he ordered and I followed his huge steps. Nakakahingal naman na pilit kong hinabhabol at sinasabayan ang bawat lakad niya. He doesn't really mind. Panay din ang tingin niya sa kanyang relos at ako ang nahihiya dahil kailangan niya pa akong isama. Kaya ko namang tiisin suotin 'yong dress ko but he believes that it wasn't good enough.

Until we stopped into the Chanel building. It's tall and it looks sophisticated in its black glass windows. Hindi na rin naman nagpatumpik-tumpik si Trent kung hindi ay tumungo na kami sa loob ng building.

And it looks like he knows where to go, sinusundan ko lang siya hangga't sa marating namin ang ladies section. A lady staff checked on us and Trent attended her and he asked for dresses or gowns for me. They are speaking in Japanese but I know what he meant to say because he's pointing at the dresses. The lady staff turned to me and she made me follow her.

Sumunod din naman sa akin si Trent and I don't know if he looks pissed or not. There's not much of emotion in his face. Napakaseryoso naman pala nito sa buhay.

The lady staff gives me a few option. A black high collar strapless dress or a bodycon fringed checkered crew neck midi dress. Hindi pa man ako nakakapag-decide ay si Trent na mismo ang pumili nito para sa akin.

"You'll take the white one," he demanded. "I think that'll look good on you."

"Sure..."

"Wear the dress now and changed your purse with a silver one. I think I saw one from the accessories aisle," he said. "Don't worry about paying it. I'll handle it."

Inutusan niya iyong staff sa kung ano mang sinabi niya. She directed me to a fitting room para magbihis. She left momentarily to get the silver purse Trent's talking about. It took me a few minutes fitting the dress in and it smoothly came in. I didn't have a hard time and my curves show its definitions.

I turned around from the mirror to see how it looks from the back. Pinipigilan ko lamang sumigaw dahil sobrang ganda nitong suot kong damit. My curly hair was perfect to it anyway. Mabuti na lang ay nakapag-ayos na ako kanina. I had done with make-up and hair.

"Lav?" pagtawag sa akin ni Trent.

"Yes?" taka kong usi.

"What's your feet size?"

"Oh! Ah... six and a half," sagot ko sa kanya. Nagtaka pa ako sa pagtatanong niyang iyon but a moment later, the staff knock on the fitting door to give me the silver purse and the white pumps. "Is this mine?"

"Hai," sagot nito sa akin. "It's already paid by Sir Hu, ma'am."

"Oh..." iyon na lamang ang lumabas sa bibig ko at saka niya ako hinayaang mag-ayos na muli.

It took me a few more minutes when I finally done wearing all these stuff. Kumatok pa si Trent to check on me dahil nga baka ma-late kami sa event na pupuntahan namin. I have no idea what it is but to the cost of what I'm wearing now, mukhang hindi isang normal event ito.

"I'm ready..." anunsyo ko.

Muli akong bumaling sa salamin for a final look. I swallowed before taking the handle and pulled it to walk out of the fitting room. As I got out, I timidly stood and show to my boss how I look like.

I look at him, his hands are inside his pocket and he's looking at me from head to toe. I can assure everyone, I still couldn't read his face. But I feel like his eyes are sparkling and a lopsided grin fades within a second. I mean, kahit paano ay natanaw ko rin iyon.

"How do I look?" I asked.

"Perfect," tipid niyang sagot sa akin. "Let's go now."

"Yeah... we should..."

Muli ko siyang sinundan saka kami lumabas ng store. At this moment, mas bumibilis na ang paglalakad niya kaya until we finally reached the parking lot. Nang makapasok kami sa loob ng sasakyan at naka-ready na para umalis uli, I glimpse at him from the right corner of my eye and saw him staring for a quick second then he started the car.

Napangiti ako but I know he wouldn't look at me fair. I'm just a nanny. Why would he be attracted to me?

Our ride is quick. Within nine to twelve minutes lamang ang biyahe. We're on ANA InterContinental Tokyo. Trent didn't mention anything about the place but as soon as he parked the car ay lumabas na rin kami kaagad. When we get inside the premises, we were assisted by a staff to the elevator then we landed on the floor where the prominent ballroom hall resided.

We were greeted and attended by some staffs. Binigyan din kaagad kami ng mga drinks nito. I took one when Trent said I should get. And as we head inside, he insists for me to wrap my hand around his arm. I hesitated at first pero ginawa ko na rin.

Sabay kaming pumasok sa loob and meet other people. Every corner already looks elegant. There were round tables sets up somewhere else in the room. The room also lighten up with the huge golden chandelier than makes the room more lively and pleasant. On the left side of the room were the row of foods and behind it was the window that has the view of the city. It is beautiful and knowing that I shouldn't be here makes me feel a little outsider.

"What should I do now, sir?" I asked, almost a whisper.

"Just enjoy," tipid nitong sagot sa akin.

Tumango ako at ngumiti. "Thanks for inviting me, sir..."

"Not a problem," he said. "From now on, you'll be with me in every occasion."

"Yes, sir."

And I understand that because I'm his nanny so who else he would be going, right? He's not even on a relationship with Albertyne so happy-happy lang. But tonight he told me to enjoy the night. How will I be able to spend this night with him?

I wonder what could happen and how this event will turn out... I'm just gonna have to find that out.

But for tonight, I'll just assume that I'm Miss Hu. And I think that's a wonderful thing to hear.

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