Once a Wife [English Version]

Chapter 41

Year 1999

DOMINIC couldn't contain his smile as he sits inside the office of the very own Engr. Rolando Javier.

      Finally, his dream is coming true.

      This is it. He looked at his wallet and saw the photo of his wife and children. He sighed in awe, a warmth crossed in his chest. Without them, he wouldn't be in this position.

      He would never let this slipped in his fingers. This is the moment he has been worked hard for. A chance to work with Engr. Javier.

      His thoughts were cut when Engr. Javier entered the office. He immediately stood up and waited for his presence to be noticed.

      "Dad, please let me work here. I could be the best engineer that you'll ever have, I swear!" A little lady with doe eyes, rosy cheeks, and puffy lips followed him from behind. She's wearing a school uniform with a small backpack at her back.

      Engr. Javier stopped and looked at her, "Sweetheart, this isn't a mall or a playground. This place requires a huge amount of patience, time and determination."

      "I can do that!"

      Engr. Javier smiled and chuckled, "You're only 18 years old, Sweetheart. Still on your sophomore in college. Enjoy your youth, you won't be forever 18"

      The little lady just pouted. Her eyes speak determination yet it died down with the sudden rejection she just received.

      He bit his lip and smiled, he couldn't forget how many times he did like what she's done. That kind of bravery isn't common.

      "Oh, there he is!" His eyes diverted to Engr. Javier. Finally, he acknowledged him! "The very own Dominic Delaverde! Finally in the flesh," Is he hearing that right? Something inside his stomach flutters, is this what they call butterflies?

      "It is an honor to meet you, Engineer,"

      "The honor is mine." He replied and looked at his daughter again, "Cynthia, I would like you to meet Engr. Dominic--- Cynthia! "

      She turned her back at them and walked out.

      "I'm sorry, was it a bad time?"

      Engr. Javier shooked his head and looked at him, "Don't worry, this wasn't the first time. You know how girls could be," He didn't actually, all his children are boys, "Do you have a girl?"

      "Three sons and a wife," He proudly said. It was a good start, he still couldn't believe that his "one day" just turned "day one" today.

      The next days were even greater. Everything is starting to be in its place.

      "You're a born engineer, Dominic" Engr. Javier said, "I was right about you. Thank you, Dominic!"

      His chest swells with pride and gratefulness.

      "It was all thanks to you Engr."

      "Drop the formalities, Dominic. I already treat you as my son... The son that I never had so you may call me Uncle Olan,"

      What the hell? Did he just...

      "S-Son?" Damn it! The person he looked up the most just considers him a son. Can you believe it?

      So and so, days turned weeks, turned months and a year. The success of the firm just builds up as they have been awarded as the top firm in Metro Manila.