BODCT-2

BODCT-2

CALDWILL ENZO

NEW YORK…

I WAS sitting on my swivel chair while listening to my secretary. She was discussing about the house I bought in the Philippines a few months ago.

"Where is it located again?" I asked as I played the pencil in my hand.

"Located at South Forbes in Laguna, sir. The theme was a Bali Mansion sir and it's really fits on your taste," she answered and look down again to her memo pad. I swirled the pencil on my table.

"Do I have a meeting today?" I asked again.

"Yes but..." I raised my brows as I frowned.

I hated to hear hanging speeches with a big hesitation that I can saw on her face. I rolled my eyes. She's starting to get pale.

"What!?" I irritably asked.

"Sorry for making you pissed sir but the immigration send a message to you." I frown again.

"And what it says?" She swallowed hard and she look shocked with a little dismayed all over in her face.

"Sir, they just wanted to clarify about your status. They're asking and confused why you are not still processing the petition of your wife to become an American citizen. They're so puzzled too why you are still claiming that you are single even if you are really a married man," she explained and I almost explode to what I've heard from her.

"Are you kidding me!?" She shook her head. Oh for Christ's sake! I hysterically stood up.

"For Pete's sake! How can I be a married man? I don't even have a girlfriend! That is bullshit!" Her knees are trembling as I've noticed.

I grab the paper she was holding. My eyes got widened. I crumpled the paper and throw it away.

"Find her! And book my flight as soon as possible Elena!" She stood up and went outside without saying any words.

Who the hell framed me up to this kind of situation! How could it happened!? I am married for almost a year!? What the hell!? Is this some kind of her jokes because it's not funny! I swear she'll pay for this! How could her!

PHILIPPINES…

I THROW my bag on the back of my car when I reached the parking lot of the NAIA. Halos baliin ko ang manibela sa sobrang inis at galit. I am so much frustrated right now. Ikinasal ako sa isang babae, na sa tanang buhay ko ay hindi ko pa nakita. How this could be happened without my knowledge.

Diretso ako agad ng Laguna, sa bahay na binili ko sa South Forbes, Santa Rosa. I bougth a house here in the Philippines just to make it as my vacation house. But who wouldn't know na magiging dream house iyon ng babeng iyon sa oras na malaman niyang mayaman ako. That gold digger! I grab my phone.

"What it says now Elena?"

"I am sorry to tell you, sir. According to the registral office, the marriage is valid. You are legally married to Ms. Marinel Magtalas... Ahm... Mrs. Marinel Magtalas Villaraza," Elena answered in the other line.

My jaw literally dropped for the second time. Napalo ko ang manibela. And I gritted my teeth when I heard her name.

"Find her or I will fired you!" I yelled as I hung up.

Nang makapasok ako sa Forbes, diretso ako agad sa mansion ko. As I expected Elena prepared everything. My cars are at the garage. I have my butler, maids, my on call chef, a bodyguards and lastly a caretaker for my precious garden. I rolled my eyes and smirked as I entered in my mansion.

"Are you hungry, sir Caldwill?" my butler asked.

"Who are you again?" He cleared his throat before answering me.

"Ivan, sir." I nodded.

"I want a smoke salmon, a salad and a double espreso for my coffee. Bring it to my office." He bowed at me.

"Don't bow at me Ivan. Let's just be civil," I sincerely said.

"As you wish, sir." I peeked a smile and went to my office.

Pasalampak akong umupo sa couch at isinandal ang ulo ko. Jetlag is killing me! My phone rang, kaya ini-set ko na lang sa loudspeaker.

"Yes Elena?"

"Sir, your office is ready at Fairview General Hospital." I frown.

"Bakit nasa malayo pa? Nasa Quezon City 'yan at nasa Laguna ako."

"They badly needed you there, sir and your wife–I mean, Ms. Magtalas is working there, sir. She's working to Doctor Suarez, a pediatrician, as a secretary."

So? That bitch is a nurse.

"I'll take it, just tell them about my conditions and please Elena, assign that woman as my secretary and no but's!"

"As you wish, sir."

Napahilot ako sa sintido ko. Knowing that I am a married man now is killing me! We will meet so soon who-ever-you-are wifey.

MARINEL

DALI-DALI akong napabangon sa kama ko. Kahit kailan talaga ang kupad kong kumilos. Halos madapa na nga ako sa pagmamadali. Nang matapos ko ang lahat ay agad din naman akong lumabas ng bahay dahil maniningil na naman si Aling Pipay para sa tubig at kuryente ko.

"Para!" Sumakay ako agad sa taxi at para yatang lumabas na naman ang kaluluwa ko. Iyong nagmamaneho ay kasing guwapo no'ng nasakyan ko noong isa araw.

Ngumiti ito ng malapad sa akin. Kung dati pigtasan ng bra ang labanan, ngayon pati panty ko gusto na ring mapunit. Napapangiwi ako na napapanganga.

"Saan kayo, Miss?" anito at kinakilig ko iyon ng husto.

May British accent ito kung magsalita at halatang nag-aaral pang magtagalog. Pinunasan ko ang pawis ko. Tagaktak e!

"Sa Ce-cemetery... Sa may Makati... 'Yong malaki..." Nagkandautal-utal ko pang sabi at hindi ko alam kung tama ba ang naibigay kong address. Nakaka-distract ang mapupungay nitong mga mata.

"Alright then..." anito at mabilis na pinatakbo ang taxi.

Diyos ko Nel! Mukhang gusto na yata ni Enzo na magkanobyo ako dahil sa mga nagsusulpotang mga adones na ito.

MAKATI CEMETERY…

NANG makarating ako'y parang nawalan ako ng oxygen nang makalabas ako sa taxi na 'yon. Kausapin ba naman ako nang kausapin at puro yes, no and maybe lang ang naisasagot ko. Na-drained yata utak ko kanina. Pinilig ko ang ulo ko at bumili na lamang ng bulaklak at kandila sa tindahan. Agad din naman akong naglakad papasok at dumiretso sa puntod ni Enzo. Ilang metro lang din naman ang nilakad ko para makarating sa kinaroroonan niya. Mabuti na lamang at may malaking puno sa tabi ng kanyang puntod kaya hindi gaanong mainit kapag nakalabas na si haring araw.