I just went back to reality when Kia suddenly arrived. She stared at Arki's path.
"Hey! Who's that? What's that again, Sol? You just told me that having a boyfriend isn't your  plan in coming here in Spain, huh? Then why are you letting someone into your room right away? Oh my! Anyway, I think it's not a boyfriend, right? That's a one night stand, hmmm? " she suspected me.
I smirked at her. "Yuck! What are you saying one night stand? You're disgusting, ah! And besides, why are you here?" I asked.
Her eyes narrowed in my hand because I am holding the paper that Arki gave to me a while ago. She suddenly grab it to me.
"H-hey! That's mine!" I try to snatch the paper from her but she keeps it away from me.
I did nothing when she saw it.
She cover her mouth because of what she saw. "Shit! You look like a model here! You're so beautiful. You're serious! You're just standing there! Where's the justice ?! Who's the one who drew it! Who drew it? Tell him to draw me too! " she exaggerated her promise.
I yawned because I was drowsy. I don't have time to react to what this woman is saying, especially in the drawing.
I'm drowsy so I'll just focus on that tomorrow.
"I'm going to sleep, Kia. What are you doing here? Anyway, that's mine, it's not yours. Give me that!" I snatched the paper from her.
She smirked at me. "Who is that? Looks like you have a lover right away, ah! It's just your first night here but you have a lover right away while I who have been working here for a few years are still very arid. Prayer reveal, please! I am your friend, Alba! "
I pushed her face softly. "You're open for drama. I'm going to sleep. Just close the door," I told her.
After I laid the paper on my table I threw my body on the bed.
When I woke up in the morning, the first thing I saw is Arki's drawing on the table. It's good that I asleep after that.
But I don't have time to look at it because I don't want to be late on my first day.
I wear my uniform as a manager. I wear a skirt suit, where the skirt and jacket match, and is paired with a formal blouse or button-down shirt.
Kia didn't sleep here either. Maybe she leave after that.
The office is small but it's a good place to work.
Since, this month is July and its summer here in Spain. I'm thinking of what should we do or what event we should held that are popular with tourists.
I'm biting my lips when Kia enter the office.
"Are you okay? Aren't you sleepy anymore? Can you tell me a story now? Tell me everything," she asked one after another.
I smirked at her. "Don't you have a job and I'm the one you're teasing? May be, you help me to applied here because you want me to talk at you all day, right? Maybe you helped me so you can tell me a story here!" I blame her.
She smiled at me.
She sat across from me like a man. She is wearing a skirt but when she sits down, she looks like she is in pajamas.
I rebuked it.
"Of course. But what! Who drew you then? Why only you? Why don't I have a drawing?!" she complained.
I rolled my eyes. "By the way, just help me think about this. I'm panning to hold an event since it's summer now," I told her.
She shook his head. "That's your job!" Oh she's really something! Is this really my friend?!
Her face came closer to peek at my face. "Who drew you first?" she asked again. Her eyes are still narrowing as if you thought I had done something wrong and she tries to catch me.
I sighed. "The one who drew me is Arki. Okay?" I calmly answer. It's not a big deal either. It's just a drawing. And also, Arki only drew me because I requested it hehe.
After I said that I backed away because she came closer to me. Her eyes widened in shock.
"Really? Alba, you're lying! I thought, you two didn't like each other and the last time I check, you're fighting like a kid! So the question is, why did he draw you?!" She's trying to tease me. She really thought it would work.
I sighed because it was tiring to explain to this woman. "Remember last night? You leave me and you talk with Arki and Travis, right? You told me that I'm going to enjoy--"
I never finished what I was going to say when she spoke again. "Yes! You enjoyed! You already enjoyed with Arki!" She chuckled.
"We just talk and that's all. He told me he was an architect so I told him to draw me. He even told me he didn't want to and then I was just surprised when someone rang the door bell and he gave it to me. Travis and Arki are an architect," I explained.
She nodded. Maybe she's satisfied with my answer.
"Now, can I go to work? My story doesn't matter, does it? So shoo! I'll still work!" I evict her.
She looked at me, not even moving in her seat. I don't think she really has any intention of leaving and working her job.
She previewed what I was writing earlier. "What event are you thinking of?" she asked.
I showed it to her. "A summer camp-out. What do you think?" I ask.
Of course, I also need her guidance.
Her lips twisted. "That's cool! I think tourists will like that. Let's think also games!" she suggest.
I nodded. "Yeah. Do you know scavenger hunt?" I ask.
Her forehead furrowed. "What's that?"
"It's game. I think it will be fun," I replied.
"It's up to you."
I stood up and put away my belongings. "I'll just check around, Kia. Aren't you really going to do anything? If that's the case, just join me then," I said.
She stood up lazily. "Fine."
"I'll just think of some games later. That's a good idea, isn't it?" I asked curiously.
"Yes. I'm sure I'll find my 'the one' there!" she exlaimed.
"Where are those two?" Kia whispered as I checked the environment. I also check the staffs what they are doing.
"Who?" I asked.
"Travis and Arki," she replied.
I stopped walking and blocked her. She then backed away when I suddenly blocked her.
"Why?"
My eyes narrowed. "Why are you looking at them, hmm? Isn't it, why are you looking for Travis? You thought I didn't notice that? You two are getting along with each other, huh?" I blame her.
She slowly pulled my face away from her. "You're so mean to me! I support you with Arki!" she exclaimed.
My eyes narrowed at her. "And when did I tell you to support me there with Arki ?!" I also turn to her.
Her eyes becomes soft. She lock my arms with her arms. "That's what I told you, I'm going to have fun!" she whispered.
"When he cheats on you, I'll be the first to hit him! And beside, it's not because he's a fellow Filipino, he won't fool you. Remember, in the Philippines there are many cheaters," I said.
She smirked at me. "Aish! You're so advance to think."
“Let’s go to the front office first,” I said. I noticed something gathering there.
She also looked at what I was looking at. "Is there chaos there?" she asked.
"Let's just check," I replied.
When we get there, I was right. The front office staff was fighting with the visitor.
"Dónde está tu gerente?!" angry command of the man. (Where's your manager?)
The staff was trembling with fear. The staff looks Filipino. I shook. That's not proper.
The man would have shouted at the woman again but I intervened.
"Señor, disculpe. Soy gerente aquí. Soy Alba Monroe. ¿Cuál es su queja, señorito?" I calmly said. This is an important role of working in hospitality industry. You should always be calm as much as impossible. (Sir, excuse me. I'm a manager here. I'm Alba Monroe. What's your complaint, sir?)
He took a deep breath before pointing at the woman. "Esta chica tiene problemas de audición. Mi familia y yo estuvimos esperando aquí durante tanto tiempo. Le dije que nos hiciera un café, ¡pero se negó!"
angry command of the man. (This girl has a problem in hearing. Me and my family were waiting here for so long. I told her to make us a coffee but she refused!)
I turned to Cielo. "Is that true?" I asked her.
She shuddered and shook. "I gave them coffee but they refused it because it was juice. When I gave them juice, they didn't want it anymore," she replied.
I pat her shoulder to calm her.
I faced this fat man.
"Señor, ella dijo que le dio un café pero usted lo rechazó y cuando ella le dio el jugo que pidió, lo volvió a rechazar."  (Sir, she said that she gave you a coffee but you refused it and when she gave you the juice that you requested, you refused it again.)
I looked at the table and I actually saw the juice and coffee. Apparently it was intentionally thrown away. "Y creo que ... está diciendo la verdad debido a la evidencia." (And I think ... she's telling the truth because of the evidence.)
He followed what I was looking at. I thought he would apologize but he didn't."¡Usted es el gerente aquí, así que mejor resuelva este problema!" (You are the manager here so better solve this problem!)
I took a deep breath. Calm down, Alba. "Estoy resolviendo el problema, señor. Si realmente quieres un café, te lo volvemos a servir," I calmly said. (I am solving the problem, sir. If you really want a coffee, we can serve it to you again.)
He shook his head. "No! Me haces enojar. ¡Debería despedir a sus empleados si son tontos!" (No! You make me pissed. You should have fire your employees if they are dumb!)
All of a sudden, my ears were tingling because of what he said.
My jaw clench. "Señor, estoy tratando de entenderlo porque usted es nuestro visitante aquí, pero ¿nos llama tontos? No creo que pueda permitirte que digas eso," I said seriously. (Sir, I am trying to understand you because you are our visitor here but calling us a dumb? I don't think I can allowed you to tell that.)
He looked at me from head to toe which insulted me.
"Eres hermosa y eres sexy pero..." he maliciously said. (You're beautiful and you're sexy but...)
One of my eyebrows rose.
I bite my lips. Calm down, Sol...
"One more," I whispered to myself. I'm really fed up with this fat one.
"Sol ..." Kia interrupted. She is here by my side.
"One more thing, Kia. Just one more thing, I'm really holding back here. Even though this is my first day here, it's okay for me to get fired here as long as I can hit that man," I whispered to her.
She's trying to hold my arm.
His lips rose and his eyes narrowed at me. It looks like he's a stripper.
"Me gusta ... tu cuerpo," he slowly said. (I like... your body.)
It seemed like all my blood had gone to my head and no doubt I would have rushed at him without me continuing because suddenly someone punch the man.
"Oh my gosh!" Kia's shocked by my side.
Even me was shocked at its sudden punch to the man.
"Realmente odio cuando un hombre es grosero e irrespetuoso con una mujer. Como puede ver, sigue siendo un animal duro," the man said seriously. (I really hate when a man is rude and disrespectful towards a woman. As you can see, you are still a tough animal.)
Wait--
"Is that Arki?" Kia asked weakly.
I didn't recognize his back. It's Arki.
That fat man lay down and wiped the blood from his lips.
Some guards also came and help him stand.
I was about to approach them when Arki suddenly touched my wrist.
"I'll just talk to him."
"Lo siento señor, pero creo que se lo merece. El cliente no siempre tiene la razón. Si mi jefe me despide hoy, al menos sé que estoy entre nosotros. La mujer no debería ser menospreciada tan bien como el hombre. Ya eres viejo, deberías cambiarte. Nuevamente, lamento no darle el café y el jugo que desea," I said to him in a serious tone. (I am sorry sir but I think you deserve that? Customer isn't really right always. If my boss will fire me today, at least I know that I'm right between us. Woman shouldn't disrepected as well as man. You're already old, you should have change. Again, I am sorry for not giving the coffee and juice you want.)
I don’t know if after this, I won’t have a job anymore.