Seah's POV
Nakita ko siyang nakasandal sa sports car niya sa labas ng airport. He's still handsome as always.
He smiled at the moment my eyes met his. So I smiled back.
"Hi there, handsome. You must be waiting for too long." I greeted.
"No, I got here just 10 minutes ago. Welcome back, Seah." He greeted me back.
"Yeah. Let's go, Bryan."
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"Didn't they know I'm coming home?" Tanong ko kay Bryan when I saw our house without light.
Baka natutulog na sila dahil pass 11:00 na ng gabi.
"Well gabi na baka tulog na sila." Bryan said.
"Baka nga." Sagot ko.
Agad ako nagbaba ng bintana sa tapat ko para makita ako ng guard at papasukin kami. He just bowed and with no words, he opened the gates.
"Wanna stay, Bryan? Para naman may kausap ako sa loob hanggang antukin ako." My invite.
"I would love to but I have an early class tomorrow." Aniya habang binababa ang gamit ko from his car's trunk.
"Oh. Sorry, I didn't know so maybe next time." Paghingi ko ng pasensya.
"Sure, Seah. We have all the time now. I mean, nandito ka na for good." Aniya.
"Yes. Anyway, Bryan. Salamat sa pagsundo sakin. Buti ka pa hinintay ako but my family wala, natulog lang sila." I said with a bit of bitterness.
Hinintay ko munang makaalis si Bryan bago ako pumasok.
Syempre for so many years, ngayon lang ako uuwi for good tapos wala man lang sumalubong sakin sa airport at hindi man lang nila ako hinintay. Just great. Feel na feel ko yung excitement nila, pshh.
I'm in the middle of my thoughts when I open the door and automatically the lights turned on and tada!
"Welcome home!" They greeted. Mama, Papa, Clyde and our helpers.
"I thought you guys were sleeping already." Pagmamaktol ko kunwari.
"Of course not. We're waiting for you, anak." Sabi ni Mama.
"Tara na at kumain. Nagluto ang Mama niyo ng mga paborito ni Clyde." Sabi ni Papa.
"Wait. Why not my favorite, Ma? Ako star of the night, remember?" Reklamo ko.
"Kasi I'm their favorite." Pang-aasar ni Clyde sakin.
"Alam mo naman ang kapatid mo ayaw ma-out of place." Sabi ni Papa.
"Whatever. I'm not giving your pasalabong then." Pang-aasar ko sa kapatid ko.
"You know what ate? You're the kindest, prettiest, and smartest!" Pambobola niya sakin.
"You're very right." Tugon ko.
"Let's eat! Kanina pa ako gutom." Sabi ni Papa.
May tumawag kay Papa sa phone niya.
"What is it, Faye? Really? Yes I'll check it later." Sabi ni Papa sa kausap niya and dropped the call.
Faye has been his secretary for almost 2 decades.
"Anong sinabi ni Faye, Miguel?" Tanong ni Mama.
"Nag-message daw sakin ang ilan sa mga investors ng GIMC. They want to invest in our business." Balita ni Papa.
"Bakit hindi na sila magiinvest sa mga Gabriel?" Tanong ulit ni Mama.
"Hindi ko pa alam, Mama." Sagot ni Papa.
"I saw something on the news about that company awhile ago, Papa. Sabi dun, a bridge crashed because of the materials ng mga GIMC." Sinabi ni Clyde.
Infairness sa kapatid ko, kahit 14 years old palang siya, he's observant and interested with regards to business.
"That might be the reason why their investors are pulling out." Tugon ko.
"Maybe, anak." Sang-ayon ni Papa.
"But Miguel, don't just grab that opportunity na hayaang maginvest ang mga investors ng GIMC. Hindi magandang tignan na inaagaw natin sila kahit hindi naman. It could cause an issue and could destroy our reputation." Mungkahi ni Mama. Tama siya, sa tagal na ng kompanya na itinayo nila ni Papa, hindi maganda sa negosyo ang sirang reputasyon.
"You're right, Mama. Mas mabuting wag tayong madamay sa problema ng mga Gabriel. It's better for us to stay out of it." Desisyon ni Papa.
Buti nalang at nakinig si Papa. This is what they say. Behind every man's success is a woman. Eto yung maganda sa mga magulang ko, hindi sila gahaman sa kapangyarihan. They could grab that opportunity but they resist. Para narin hindi isipin ng mga Gabriel na sinasamantala namin ang nangyari sakanya.
We're playing fair and square.
"Wag na nating pag-usapan yan. Seah, pinaenroll na kita kay Faye sa university kung saan nag-aaral ang anak niya. Remember Irish?" Pag-iiba ni Mama ng usapan.
"Yes, Ma. I remember her. In fact, nung nagtanong sakin si tita Faye about my course na ieenroll niya, I suggested why not I make Irish my secretary since I can't handle all of my things alone. Aside from her salary and benefits, I've decided to pay for all of her tuition fees." Sagot ko.
Irish is the daughter of Papa's secretary, Faye. They're good people and I just want to help them. This is also for tita Faye para hindi na siya mag-problema sa pag-aaral ni Irish. And besides, kailangan ko na talaga ng secretary. Minsan kasi, nagiging makakalimutin ako nitong mga nakaraang araw. Tsaka ibang level na ang college at hindi ako sigurado kung kakayanin kong pagsabayin ang pag-aaral at pagnenegosyo.
"That's a great idea, anak pero hindi kaya makakaabala kay Irish ang pagtatrabaho sayo habang nag-aaral?" Tanong ni Papa.
"No, Pa. Kasi hindi naman masyadong mabigat ang trabaho niya sakin. She just needs to remind me of everything and if she needs to accompany me then I'll bring her, if not then she can have the time for herself." Sagot ko.
Pumayag naman ang mga magulang ko sa gusto kong mangyari. After our dinner, I called tita Faye and she told me that Irish accepted my offer.
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March 28, 2024
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