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Caged [RWS #1]

CHAPTER 30: PREPARE

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Vianca's POV

I'm currently in the garden, enjoying the peaceful and quiet atmosphere when I heard my sister's voice.

"Ate, may tumawag sa'kin." She said while heading towards my direction.

"Who?" Tanong ko kahit hindi ko alam kung bakit niya ito sinasabi sa'kin. I assume it has something to do with me, or Hyacinth.

"Your ex." She answered and paused as if she's waiting for my reaction.

Clio? Why?

"Silas Floirendo." Vera answered which gave me a disappointment. I almost forgot that Clio isn't my ex. She's courting me when I told her I have a boyfriend.

"And what about him? If he's still on his business until this day, tell him to fuck off." Walang interes na sagot ko. I have no time for games. Matanda na ako at may anak na.

"Well, I can't do that because his business is your business." Sagot ni Vera na nakakuha ng atensyon ko. "If you can remember, dad is friends with his dad. And the Floirendo family is known in the corporate world. So dad asked a favor to the Floirendo family na i-guide ka sa pagpapatakbo ng hotel. So.. it's a reunion for you two."

Ugh. No way.

"Give me his contact number." I said.

I'll tell him I can't do it right now. Wala pa ako sa tamang wisyo. Dad just passed away and Clio's married. Hindi na dapat kasama sa iisipin ko si Clio but I can't dictate my mind.

"Sus si ate, nakita lang yung singsing bothered na." Nang-aasar na wika ni Vera. She even chuckled humorously.

"Sinong hindi mabo-bother? I'm planning to introduce Hyacinth to her and I've just discovered she's married. And if she's married, kailangan ko ring kausapin ang wife niya about this." I stated frustratedly.

I don't want her wife to feel that I'm trying to ruin their relationship.

"Are you really sure she's married?" Nakataas ang kilay na tanong ni Vera. "Don't jump into conclusion. Hindi porque may singsing ay kasal na agad."

"Magsusuot ka ba ng singsing kapag hindi ka pa kasal?" Buwelto ko sa kapatid.

"Oo." She proudly answered. "Kung ayaw kong may aaligid sa'kin. Isa pa, 'di ba nasa'yo yung contact number ng kaibigan niya? Why don't you ask her.. or let's just check her social media account. Baka naka-upload yung wedding pictures nila-" I cut her off.

"No." I stopped her. "Ako na. I'll talk to Miss Divata. I-forward mo na rin sa'kin yung contact number ni Silas." Saad ko saka padabog na umalis.

Talking to Clio is one of the reasons why I came back here. Hindi ko alam kung bakit sa isang iglap lang ay umaatras na ako. I thought of it too, that what if she's married. Ang nasa isip ko ay kakausapin ko sila ng wife niya. But what happened now? Parang hindi ko sila kayang harapin.

I first contacted Silas. Walang pinagbago sa kanya. He's still the playboy I met years ago. I told him my concern and gladly, naintindihan niya. Pero gusto parin niyang magkita kami para i-discuss ang mga concern niya regarding our hotel. Our meeting is next week.

Now, I'm trying to contact Miss Divata. Kung hindi ko gagawin ngayon, kailan pa, right?

I dialed her phone number. It was immediately answered. Oh gosh. I'm not prepared for this.

"Hello, Miss Divata speaking. How may I help you?" Masiglang bati ni Miss Divata sa kabilang linya.

"Hello, Miss Divata. This is Miss Fabroa." I answered nervously.

Namayani ang katahimikan. It was silent for almost a minute. Maybe she's shocked, or she doesn't remember me and trying to figure out who the hell is Miss Fabroa.

"M-Miss Fabroa, how may I help you?" She seems startled. Hmm, she still remembers me.

"I know this is very strange of me to ask, but are you still in touch with Cl-Miss Martinez?" Kabadong tanong ko parin.

Narinig ko ang pagtikhim niya. "Yes, ma'am. I actually work for her. I'm her secretary." She stated which confirmed something. Si Clio nga ang bagong may-ari ng bahay.

"Can I talk to her on one of these days?" I asked politely.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, but the only available time for her schedule is next week, Friday afternoon." What? That's the same date of my meeting with Silas. "Will that be okay, ma'am?"

"When will be the next available time for her aside the time that you mentioned?" Tanong ko pa.

"That would be next month." Miss Divata answered.

Nalaglag ang panga ko. Gano'n siya ka-busy? Now I wonder what's keeping her that busy aside from business.

"I'm sorry, Miss Divata pero hindi na ako magpapa-set ng appointment. Thank you for your time."

"Sure, ma'am. No problem." We ended the call with that.

How can I forget? She's married. Maybe she's spending more time with her wife. Or maybe her wife is pregnant and she's been taking good care of her. I suddenly felt envious with my own thoughts. I was alone during my pregnancy, I gave birth to Hyacinth alone, and raising her, alone.

"Mommy!" Lumingon ako para hanapin kung nasaan si Hyacinth. She's running towards my direction with a cookie on her cute little hand.

"Oh, hi there." Bati ko. Inabot niya sa'kin ang chocolate cookie na hawak niya. "It's for me?"

"Yes!" Masigla niyang sagot. "It's from Thea. Thea is uncle Matt's niece too, just like I am! Let's go mommy! I want to introduce you to Thea!" She pulled my hand kaya wala akong nagawa at nagpatianod na lang.

Naabutan ko ang isang batang babae na sa tingin ko ay ahead ng ilang taon kay Hyacinth that I believe was Thea. She looks familiar.

"Thea, this is my mom. She's very pretty, right?" My heart softened. I will never get used to Hyacinth calling me pretty everytime she'll introduce me to someone.

"She's undoubtedly your mother. You're both pretty." Nakangiting wika ni Thea. This girl is adorable too.

Abot tenga naman ang ngiti ni Hyacinth sa narinig.

"Let's call Phylbert upstairs?" Aya ni Hyacinth kay Thea.

"Let's go." The two girls held hand as they walked upstairs.

Naupo naman ako sa sofa at kinain ang chocolate cookie na binigay ni Hyacinth. While enjoying the sweet cookie, my phone rang. I'm not expecting a call from anyone kaya chineck ko muna kung sino ang tumatawag. It's Miss Divata's number.

"Hello, Misa Fabroa?" She greeted.

I cleared my throat before answering. "Yes, hello?"

"My apologies but I overlooked Miss Martinez' schedule. She's actually free this Saturday. Is that convenient to you?" She asked politely.

Oh? Wow. I can't believe this. Saturday is just two days away from now.

"Yes, yes please. I want an appointment with Miss Martinez." Medyo aligagang sagot ko. This is it. Ayoko na ring sayangin ang chance.

"Appointment with Miss Martinez at Saturday, 9 AM. I will send the full address of Miss Martinez' office. Do you have any more concern, ma'am?" Her tone was formal.

"None. Thank you."

"My pleasure, Miss Fabroa." Miss Divata then ended the call.

Gosh. I will be meeting Clio this week. Do I need to practice what I'm going to say? What should I do to prepare myself for this?

"Let's go shopping. Magpa-spa at salon tayo." That was Vera's immediate response after I told her that I will meet Clio on Saturday.

"That's unnecessary. It's my mind I need to prepare and not my appearance." Bwelta ko saka sumandal sa sofa. It will be a sleepless night for me for the following nights.

"Makakapag-isip ka ba nang maayos kung hindi ka maganda? Gulatin mo si Clio, pakita mo kung sino ka!" Natatawang suhestyon ng kapatid ko.

"You know what? You're not helping, at all." I glared at her. All she do was to suggest stupid things. First of all, I don't need to impress Clio just because we have a past, second, Clio has a wife. It will be a disrespect for her kung magpapaganda ako para kay Clio.

"Tita Vera!" Sigaw ni Thea mula sa second floor ng bahay. "Is mommy not here yet?"

"Wala pa. I'll you nalang kung nandito na siya. Just enjoy with Phylbert and Hyacinth." Sigaw pabalik ni Vera.

"Okay po!"

"Do you know that kid?" Umiling ako. "Sky and Carol's daughter. Anak ng ex-fling mo at anak ng ex ng asawa ko." Wika ni Vera.

Oh. That's why she's familiar. But Vera mentioning Sky as my ex-fling gave me an ick. Nandidiri ako sa tuwing naalala ko ang mga ginawa ko noon. Like, why did I do that?

"Lahat ng ex-flings mo, ate, settled na. 'Di ba, nagka-thing ka rin kay Niks? That's Sky's friend. Tatlo na anak. And I'm telling you, her wife is gorgeous!" I cringed again as I remember what I did back then.

"Okay, that's enough. I'm happy for all of them pero pwede bang huwag mo ng banggitin mga pinag-gagawa ko noon?" Umirap ako sa kapatid.

"No worries, I'll ask Matt kung may kaibigan siyang single." Tumayo na ako at nagsimulang maglakad dahil alam kong wala na siyang sasabihing matino. "Send me a list of the things you're looking for a partner! Ako nang bahala!"

If a list of what I'm looking for a partner can be a human, I'll send Clio. But it's too late. I lost her the day I broke her heart.

Siguro'y hindi lang ang isip ang kailangan kong ihanda sa pagkikita namin ni Clio. I need to prepare my heart too.

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