Seducing the CEO

"Meeting adjourned." Isa-isang nagsilabasan ang mga tao sa loob ng kanyang office. The meeting had lasted for nearly an hour, and Isabella was feeling overwhelmed by the time it was finally over. She proceeded to her office desk, where she planned to continue working on a project she had been assigned to. Magsisimula na sana ito sa gagawin ngunit biglaan itong nakaramdam ng gutom. Hinawakan niya ang kumakalam nyang tiyan at napanguso. Hindi pala ito nakapag umagahan kanina dahil tanghali na ito nagising, wala na itong oras kumain dahil sa pag aakalang mahuhuli ito sa kanilang magaganap na business meeting.Kailangan niyang kumain para may lakas siyang makapagtrabaho. Kinuha niya ang laptop at susi ng kanyang kotse bago lumabas at nagtungo sa paborito niyang cafe. She can just ask her secretary to get her some food but she decided not to. She chose to eat outside, hoping that a different atmosphere and a change of scenery would help her improve her mood and concentration while she wo

Isabella was busy signing some papers when her phone rang. When she saw her father's name on the caller ID, she immediately answered the call."Hey Daddy, why did you call?" Itinigil muna ng dalaga ang ginagawa para bigyang pansin ang kanyang ama sa kabilang linya."Tomorrow will be Darryl's Birthday." His father was referring to his friend. "I want you to be there. It will be your opportunity to meet some businesspeople and professionals." He said sternly into the phone.Isabella cringed as she heard her father's words. Pagkatapos niyang sabihin ang mga 'yon ay agad na nitong pinatay ang tawag, hindi man lang nito hinayaang makapagsalita ang dalaga. Isabella heaved a sigh. Hindi sana niya gustong pumunta dahil marami pa itong aasikasuhin ngunit hindi siya makatanggi sa ama. Her father was known to be strict and demanding, she's being controlled by him all the time.Maya-maya ay nakatanggap siya ng mensahe galing sa ama kung saan at anong oras magaganap ang event para bukas. Napabunt

Tinanaw ni isabella ang hotel kung saan siya nanggaling, rinig na rinig niya ang malakas na tugtog mula sa kanyang pwesto. Pinunasan niya ang kanyang mga mata gamit ang sariling kamay, ngunit patuloy parin ang pag agos ng kanyang mga luha sa kanyang pisngi.She knew she couldn't go back in because her makeup was now ruined. Her mascara was smudged all over her face, making her look like a complete mess.Nagpatuloy siya sa paglalakad at huminto nang makakita ng bench sa hindi kalayuan. Isabella felt a surge of frustration building up inside her, and she wanted to let it out with a loud scream. But, as she opened her mouth to let out the scream, she found herself crying even harder. The tears streamed down her face, making her mascara run even more.As she cried, she thought about all the things that had led her to this point. She thought about her family, and how they had always supported her, no matter what. "Mommy..." she smiled bitterly. "Why did we end up like this?" Nanghihina n

A few days had passed since Isabella met Davis. He was the only person who had been able to reach her in her darkest moment including her brother.As she sat down at her swivel chair, lost in thought, she heard a knock on the door."Come in." Pinagsiklop ni Isabella ang dalawang kamay at agad na inihanda ang matamis na ngiti. Pumasok sa loob ang kanyang sekretarya."Good morning ma'am. I have some important news to share." Pinakatitigan lamang ito ni Isabella, hinihintay ang kanyang susunod na sasabihin."I'm afraid that Mr. Hernandez, the buyer for our product, has decided to back out of the deal we had agreed upon. This is unfortunate news, to say the least, and it could have a significant impact on our company's bottom line." Napakunot ang noo ni Isabella. "Let's just move forward with other options. Please arrange a meeting with our other buyers." Her secretary nodded and eventually left her office. Isabella took a deep breath and continued to work.Isabella was feeling a little

Itinuro ni Camille ang pagkain sa harap. Naguguluhan na napatingin doon si Isabella."A-allergic," Nahihirapan namang sambit ng kaibigan. Agad na napalitan ng pangamba ang pagdududa ni Isabella.Naging aligaga ang dalaga, hindi nito alam ang gagawin sa kaibigan. Sinundan niya lang ito ng tingin nang maglakad siya palayo habang hawak ang lalamunan. May kinuha siya sa kanyang drawer bago ito pumasok sa restroom. Sinundan niya naman ito upang masigurado kung maayos ba ang lagay ni Camille."Hey! Let me in." Kumatok si Isabella sa pintuan ng restroom. Narinig niya ang pagbukas ng gripo at ang tunog ng tubig na rumaragasa. Naghintay siya ng ilang minuto bago bumukas ang pintuan. "I'm okay. Uminom na ako ng gamot." Agad na sabi niya rito. Hindi kumbinsido si Isabella sa sinabi ni Camille ngunit hinayaan nalang niya ito.Nagtungo sila ulit sa dining table at itinuloy ang kwentuhan na parang walang nangyari. Bumalik na rin ang dating sigla ni Camille.Hinawakan ng kaibigan ang mga kamay nito