Thanks Dad, actually hindi ko na matandaan kung ilang beses ko nang na-revise yung mga yun dahil lagi na lang rejected pagdating kay Tito Robert.” Andrew said

“Ganun lang talaga si Tito Robert mo, strikto pagdating sa trabaho.  Pinapahirapan ka ba?” Daddy Edward asked smiling

Sort of pero Ok lang naman Dad.  I understand” Andrew replied smiling

He asked me if he can take you to Switzerland para dun sa project nung telco company client?” Daddy Edward said

Not a bad idea, ilang weeks naman yun Dad?” Andrew asked.  “Two years” Daddy Edward replied

What? I will stay there on the entire duration of the project?” Andrew commented

Actually, he suggested that you take your MBA there parang hitting two birds in one stone” Daddy Edward explained.

Hindi ba pwedeng dito na lang ako mag take ng MBA Dad?  Yung pareho nga kaming nandito ni Gara, halos hindi na kami magkita.  Papaalisin nyo pa ako ng two years?” Andrew protested

Do you think I did not consider that?  Honestly, I agree with Robert, magandang opportunity kasi yung project para sa LDEA mo at the same time you can get a certification for business administration abroad.  But, I want you to think about it.  I don’t want you to go halfhearted.  Once you decide to go to with Robert there will be no turning back. You have to finish your MBA.” Daddy Edward explained.

Mag-usap muna kami ni Gara”  Andrew replied

“I am expecting a smart decision Andrew and I want it immediately” Daddy Edward said

Yes Dad, I understand.” Andrew replied

 Andrew was not able to sleep after his talk to his Dad.  On his mind he wants the idea of taking his MBA in Switzerl  He knows that MBA will eventually help him in handling their business.  He has been dreaming of taking over the business presidency and just let his Dad sits as its Board Chairman.  But, he did not know how Gara will take it.  She is used of having him around every day.  When they were still in college, they practically see each other daily.   In fact, for several days already, he was feeling Gara’s sulkiness because of their lack of time for each other.

In the morning, Andrew texted Gara as soon as he wakes up. “Good morning Love. I will be free the whole day.  Let’s have lunch together

Gara replied in less than two minutes

Gara: “Good morning Love, I am about to text now.  Naunahan mo ako. Anton and I are on our way to Batangas for a site visit.”

Andrew: I thought, you will be with Lance in a site visit in Alabang this afternoon

Gara:  Lance requested that Shelly comes with him

Andrew: Alright, I guess I will just wait for you in the office.  Let’s have dinner instead

Gara:  Dinner is even better.  I’ll see you later then

Andrew: Just go straight to my station so we could leave early.  I love you!

Gara:  I love you too! Don’t skip lunch please.

While waiting for Gara, Andrew busied himself in finishing his designs.  It is almost five in the afternoon when he heard Gara knocking at his door.  He told her to come in while he fixes his things.

How was your trip” Andrew asked after planting a peck on her cheek.  He misses her so much as he does not want to let go of her hands

Nakakapagod at sobrang init sa site.  Pero tiis-tiis lang pangdagdag din yun sa number of hours” Gara replied. She let go of his hands so she’ll be able to hug him. “Did you take your lunch?” she asked

Syempre, baka pagalitan mo ako eh” Andrew replied

How’s your day” she asked.  “Not good” Andrew replied

Huh? Bakit pinagalitan ka na naman ni Sir Robert” Gara asked

Nope, he took a day off.  May aasikasuhin daw” Andrew replied

Then why did you have a bad day? May problema ka ba sa mga designs mo?” Gara asked again

My designs are good as per Tito Robert … so far …”Andrew replied.  “Eh bakit nga?” Gara asked

Because I miss you, I terribly missed you” Andrew replied then pokes her nose.

Ako rin naman eh” Gara said pouting.  

Can we leave now?” Andrew asked

Yeah, where are you taking me?” she asked

Sa condo, I want more time with you alone”Andrew replied

“Akala ko ba dinner?” Gara asked

We will have our early dinner first then, tambay na tayo sa condo” Andrew said

Is there something wrong? Parang may iba kasi sa yo eh” Gara asked.

I’m fine, sobra lang talaga kitang namiss”Andrew replied

Andrew let Gara choose where they will have their dinner.  After then, they proceed to Andrew Condo unit which he uses during weekdays when he was still in college.  On their way there, Gara already felt that something is bothering Andrew. She gets even worried because Andrew insists on just staying in his condo.  Something they usually do if they need to talk about something very important.

Upon entering the unit, Andrew quickly grab her for a hug which makes Gara even more worried.

"I miss you so much love" Andrew said while hugging her. Gara just lets him hug her. "I miss you too ... so much" she replied

They remained hugging for a while. When Gara tried to loosen the embrace Andrew hugs her more tighter. "Not yet, let's stay like this a little more. I want to hug you some more" he said

"Ok, only if you tell me what's going on. Something is bothering you and I want to know what is it" Gara said

It took a few minutes before Andrew finally speaks "Tito Robert wants me to go with him in Switzerland for our telcomm client project at the same time take my MBA there."

"How long will you be there" Gara asked

Andrew took a deep sigh before replying "Two years"

Andrew felt that Gara slowly loosen the embrace and this time it was her who got speechless.

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Struggles .... challenges .... conflicts .... lahat yan dumarating sa isang relasyon para mapagtibay ito. 😐

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