Lahat ng Kabanata ng Atamirano Series #1: Hidden Heiress In Mistaken Goodbye: Kabanata 91 - Kabanata 100

Just as I promised, I settled my requirements and applied at an architecture firm. Inuna ko pumunta sa V&G firm, pero hindi raw sila hiring sa ngayon. They checked my credentials and they were amazed by my background. Kapag daw nag-open na sila ng hiring ay uunahin nila akong tawagan. Nakakapagod humanap ng trabaho. I mean, sure I'm a degree and license holder, but that doesn't change the fact that it is too difficult to apply at any company. The girls took Amaris out. Nagsend sila ng picture sa'kin na kumakain ng ice cream ang bata. There was also a video of my daughter giggling while eating. Nagpahinga lang ako sandali bago ko pinaandar ulit ang sasakyan. I'm bringing my own car this time that I bought just weeks ago. I tried to give Ismael his car back, but he did not agree with the idea. Okay lang din naman sa'kin para kung sakaling magkaro'n ng problema itong kotse ko ay mayroon akong extra na magagamit. He told me that it was a gift. Sa'kin na raw ang kotse na 'yon kaya hindi

I was carrying the files towards the office. Nasa kabilang kamay ko ang laptop habang ngumingiti sa mga architects na nakakasalubong ko. I entered the office and found Ismael sitting on the swivel chair by the end of a long table. Mayroon itong kausap na dalawang lalaki na napalingon nang pumasok ako. "This is Architect Valmonte." Ismael introduced me upon seeing me. "Architect, these are Mr. Santiago and Mr. De Guzman, our clients." I went straight to my seat and greeted them for formalities. Nakipag-kamayan ako sa mga ito bago ako umupo. Ismael handed a folder to each of them and I navigated my laptop to the file of this project. "Upon reviewing the existing building documents of your coffee shop, I have prepared the renovation proposal." I uttered before showing my screen to them. "Very well, then. I would like to see your idea, Architect Valmonte." Mr. Santiago responded while intertwining his fingers on the table. "First, I would like to discuss the site conditions and the e

"Oh, fuck." I hissed and hit my steering wheel out of frustration. Naiyakap ko na lang dito ang braso ko at ibinaba ang noo doon. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon, bakit ngayon pa ulit kami nagkita? Hindi. Mali. Bakit kailangan pa namin ulit magkita? Those night ocean blue eyes of him were burning when he met mine. Was he mad at me? Kung galit 'man siya sa'kin, hindi na dapat ako apektado do'n dahil may kasalanan din naman ako. I lied to him in the past because I was also confused and hurting. He saw me and seemed to not be shocked by my presence. Alam niya siguro na hindi ako umalis ng Vigan. P'wede rin namang dahil wala na siyang pakialam. Still, seeing him today gave me the peace of mind I've been longing for a while now. At least, alam ko na ngayon na nasa maayos siya. I went out of my car and heaved a sigh. Dinala ko lahat ng pagkain na binili ko at dumiretso sa unit. I found Hailey in the living room with Amaris. They were playing with a diamond painting. "Look behind you, Celestin

A massive building was standing in front of me with the lights of sun reflecting on its black glass window. In the middle of it was a silver clock ticking, flashing the reflections of sunlight in different directions. "Congrats, Celeste! Ang layo na natin." Kiara giggled. Napangiti rin ako habang pinagmamasdan iyong nasa harapan namin. If I were to go back to the past, I would just say that everything was a cycle. I'll go to work everyday, sing alphabets to Amaris at night, bond with them during Sundays, and take photoshoots when I am vacant from the firm. But then, Ismael assigned me a big project. It was the renovation of the Mirano firm. Sa loob ng limang buwan naming pagtatrabaho para mas mapaganda, mapatibay, at maayos ang firm ay nagbunga lahat. "I can't wait to see your promotion." Kiara uttered in a singing tone. "Oh, my! I'm really so proud of you. Partida ha, sumisingit pa sa schedule mo niyan ang photoshoot mo." "Ako ba talaga ang nagdesign nito?" I chuckled. Hindi ako

Every single piece of my thoughts consumed every inch of my mind that it's already tearing up my soul. I got my answer. Lahat ng pag-asa at pangungumbinsi ko sa sarili ko ay naglaho nang umabot ang kamay ng orasan sa mismong oras na nakatakda para sa meeting. I was wearing a baby-pink sweetheart long-sleeved knitted bodycon paired with an apricot summer pencil skirt. Mahaba naman ang sleeves ng damit ko, pero pakiramdam ko ay tumatayo lahat ng balahibo sa katawan ko dahil sa sobrang lamig. Kailan pa nagbago ang lakas ng aircon dito? Maraming beses na akong humarap sa mga kliyente ko para sa diskusyon ng proyekto at proposal ko, pero ngayon lang ako nakaramdam ng ganito katinding panlalamig dahil sa kaba na bumabalot sa dibdib ko. Kaharap ko ang laptop ko at inihahanda ko na ang presentation para sa kliyenteng paparating. Saktong pagbukas ko rito ay ang pagpasok ng pamilyar na lalaki sa silid. Zeidan was wearing a black coat outside his white polo shirt. Compared when he was still