Psyche and Psycho

Chapter 17

I still feel very light headed actually tanghali na akong na gising today and I don’t know but I don’t really feel okay but maybe its also because of the hangover. Na pa dami din kasi ang inom ko last night ng tequila and I waited for Maureen’s call or text last night pero hindi naman sya nagtext or tumawag naka tulugan ko na nga ang paghihintay sa kanya.

I looked at the bed side table and saw that it’s already 7 o’clock in the morning well I guess just in time for me to take a bath and get ready for today!

Hindi ko muna inusisa si Maureen on what happened last night I don’t want her to feel pressured if I will ask her about it. I am sure that she will tell it to me when she’s ready.

I remembered Damon, Maureen’s creepy cousin so I immediately dialed Lianna’s number.

After some rings Lianna thankfully picked up,

“Good morning Miss Psyche, kamusta ka na po?” Lianna said in her morning voice.

Na pa taas naman ako ng kilay kasi usually during this times ay dapat naka gayak na sya at ready na sa pagpasok sa kompanya pero mukang kagigising lang nito ngayon.

“Hey, kakagising mo lang? I am sorry did I wake you up?” nahihiya na sabi ko naman sa kanya.

It  honestly slipped through my mind that Lianna is not my secretary anymore.

“Uhm opo Miss Psyche uhm pero okay lang po miss, really, nothing to worry about po actually masaya po ako na tumawag po kayo, nahihiya po kasi ako talagang tawagan kayo sobrang nagaalala na po ako talag sa inyo Miss,” malungkot na sabi ni Lianna.

Nalungkot naman din ako nung marinig ko yung sinabi nya, kahit ako naman there are times na naalala ko silang lahat, pati na rin shempre yung mga kasama ko sa mansion.

Instead of asking Lianna to look on the information about this certain Damon guy, I just decided to take this opportunity to ask about her, the company and yeah well my dad also.

I don’t really hold grudge against my dad, I can never ever.

“I also miss you guys so much, kamusta ka na? Have you been well?” tanong ko kay Lianna.

I know its to early for kamustahan and she probably didn’t even had breakfast yet but what can I do andito na kami, what am I supposed to say di ba?

“okay naman din po ako ma’am, ahm kaya nga lang po nung umalis po kayo maam ay nagdesisyon na din po akong magresign po sa kompanya, hindi na po ako nakapagpaalam sa inyo maam pasensya na po hindi na po ako nakapagsabi sa inyo sa totoo lang po maam gusto ko po sanang tawagan kayo para pormal po akong makapagpaalam kaya lang po Ma’am hindi ko po talaga alam kung paano po akong magpapaalam sa inyo nahihiya po ako sa inyo ma’am,” sabi habang nagsisimula nang humikbi.

Oh God, its really too early for this! What have you done Psyche Estella?! Lianna is peacefully sleeping earlier and now this?! God!

“You, ahm Lianna you don’t have to ask for my permission, but please tell me honestly okay? Did my dad fired you? Pinaalis ka ba nya Lianna? Please tell me the truth.” Malumanay kong sabi kay Lianna.

She’s a kind girl and very talented actually she can take care of my position and my Dad I am sure is well aware of that.

Matagal bago nakasagot sa akin si Lianna sa akin na para bang hindi nya pa alam kung ano yung isasagot nya sa tinanong ko sa kanya.

“Sa totoo lang po ma’am hindi po ako pinalis ni Sir, kusa po akong nagresign sa trabaho kasi po wala naman na po kayo doon. Pakiramdam ko po kulang po yung kompanya pag wala po kayo doon. Saka isa pa po mas lalo pong nagging moody yung Daddy nyo ma’am mas madalas po syang magalit ngayon siguro po namimiss nya na din po kayo kaya po medyo nagiging hot tempered po si Sir,” sabi naman nya.

Oh I wish! Sana nga ganoon pero siguro bilang isang magulang na ngayon lang malalayo ang anak sa kanya mas pipiliiin nya sana na tawagan  manlang ako o kamustahin kung talagang namimiss nya ako o nag aalala sya sa akin.

I am guessing na kaya mas moody ngayon si Dad ay dahil wala na ako para maging outlet of emotions nya.

“I don’t think so, pero kung umalis ka na sa kompanya where are working now? Do you need a help I can contact someone there to help you land a good job Lianna,” sabi ko kay Lianna kasi talagang talented at very professional sya when it comes to work and I think that she is really an asset.

She stayed silent for awhile kaya I had to ask her kung nandoon pa ba sya,

“Ah mano po kasi Ma’am may nakuha po akong separational pay saka insurance na din po galing po sa kompanya kaya nagdecide po ako na magput up po ako ng sarili ko pong business matagal ko na din po kasi talagang pangarap po na magkaroon po ako ng sariling business, ahm nagtayo po ako maam ng isang maliit po na café,” nahihiya na sabi nya sa akin.

My heart instantly melted after hearing Lianna, I am glad that just like me Lianna finally is living her life also. I know that even before talagang hilig ni Lianna ang pagluluto she even took a short culinary class.

“I am happy for you Lianna, really I am. If you need any help just let me know okay? I wont change my number so you can call me anytime and I have my phone always with me so don’t hesitate okay? I am glad that you are finally doing what you love. Let’s chat again okay?” masayang sabi ko sa kanya.

I was about to hang up the phone but I suddenly realize that I still have something to give to her.

“And oh Lianna! I forgot to give you a birthday present before I go, I am so sorry I even forgot to greet you I feel really terrible. Let’s see each other soon okay? Send me your free schedule and then I’ll book you a flight here in Manila. Take care always!” I said before I hang up.

I sent 50,000 on Lianna’s savings account as a gift to her.

She immediately messaged me thanking me and saying that it was too much and she wanted to return it but I immediately said no and sinabi ko din na pag isinoli nya yon ay ibigsabihin nagtatampo sya sa akin dahil sa naka llimutan ko nga ang birthday nya.

Lianna surrendered and accepted my gift.

I then happily went to the shower to get ready for today.

I was busy drying my hair when my doorbell rang erradically.

I was still on my robe and carelessly thought that it was Maureen whose on the door.

But damn I was wrong.

It was none other than him.

Yeah. Damon.