Chapter 42
Jealous
Sa mga oras na iyon, parang may napigtal na kable sa kaibuturan ko kaya pansamantala akong natulala.
For the nth time, I was reminded of how playful the world could be.
Just when I decided to put an end to my validation-seeking behavior, that I wasn't alone or crazy for thinking that way about Giovanni, that was the time the universe gave me this woman to prove that my outlandish observations from before... actually made sense.
They randomly gave me someone who would understand me to prove that I wasn't alone when finally, I wasn't asking anymore. When I wasn't even lonely... When I already put the past behind me.
Sa kabila ng kagustuhan kong alamin kung anong ibig sabihin ng HR Director sa mga sinabi niya, at bakit alam niya ang mga bagay na 'yon, nagpaalam na rin ito sa aming tatlo nang hinanap siya ng kanyang kasamahan.
Pagkatapos ng urgent meeting na dinaluhan ng Business Development team, hindi ko na muling nakita pa si Ms. Sanchez.
No'ng una, hindi ko 'yon masyadong pinansin dahil abala rin ako sa dami ng gawain. But when a rumor about her—being fired during the presentation—circulated around the headquarters like wildfire, concern washed over my senses.
Giovanni:
You didn't fail to surprise me.
Nakatanggap ako ng mensahe kay Gio dalawang oras matapos ang meeting.
Hindi ko 'yon naintindihan agad. Kaya lang, naalala ko bigla iyong nasaksihan niya kaninang umaga.
Me:
Because you caught me verifying that I'm your girlfriend?
Giovanni:
Because you stood up for yourself, sweetheart.
Giovanni:
But you're not mistaken either.
Napapikit ako sa kahihiyan. What was that behavior, Riz? Iyon talaga agad ang naisip mo?
I cleared my throat and thought of a way to save my face. I typed in my reply.
Me:
I deserve double rewards. Kinilig ka kanina at tama ang hula ko.
Giovanni:
Anything you want, sweetheart.
Look at this brute. Ngumuso ako.
Hindi man lang dinipensahan ang sarili. He probably knew I was just messing around. And the fact that I was messing around was another reason to entertain him.
Alright! Snap out of it, Riz. Sinulyapan ko ang orasan bago napagdesisyunan ang unang hiling.
Me:
Let's meet after work.
Giovanni:
That's already a plan. Don't be shy, sweetheart. Tell daddy what you want.
Me:
Fine! I'll tell you later. Be ready to be surprised!
Giovanni:
That's the spirit 🫣
I tapped the phone on my forehead and sighed aggressively, trying hard to calm myself and hold my freaking laugh.
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Giovanni Clark: Gone Crazy (Golden Child Series #1)
General FictionGiovanni Clark A. Smith is a student model, a top student, a rich kid, a charismatic good-looking man. He defies the cold and distant image of a man as flawless as him cultivated by society by being a man of smiles, greetings, courtesy, and respect...
