-NEW START-
"As of the month of September, the most waited opening of Del Mundo Corporation will be held in The Philippines with the new owner of the corporation Mr. Jace Del Mundo, together with his lovely wife Aubrey Torres, they will come back here in the Philippines to open their new branch."
Nanonood ngayon si Blace ng balita, at tama ba ang narinig ko babalik na siya? Bumalik man siya o hindi sinisigurado ko na hindi na kami magkikita muli, hindi dapat magtagpo ang aming mga landas. Hindi na muli.
"Best, sa tingin mo ba hahanapin ka niya?" kunot noong tanong ni Blace habang kumakain siya ng ice cream sa harap ko.
"Hanapin man niya ako o hindi, ang importante ay hindi niya malaman ang tungkol kay Milo, at isa pa nasa Palawan tayo malayo ito sa Manila kaya imposibleng mangyari yang nasa isip mo," I said, while I was busy cooking the meal for our dinner later.
Basta ang mahalaga ay hindi na magtagpo ang landas naming dalawa, lalo na silang dalawa ng anak kong si Milo.
"Best, siya nga pala sabi ni Adine, magkakaroon na daw ng free slot sa mall next month, baka daw gusto nating igrab para mag open ka na daw ng sarili mong boutique, what do you think?" ngumungiya nitong sambit.
"Hmmm.... , satingin ko sapat naman na yung ipon ko para mag start ng business so why not? sabihin mo sa kanya, we'll get it and let's fix some designs that will advertise our boutique. mas magandang handa na tayo bago pa makuha ang place." nakangiti kong sambit, I'm confident about it.
"Great!" she stood up and grab the papers with my designs. Tama naman siya lumalaki na si Milo at lumalaki na'rin pangangailangan niya, kailangan ko ng mas malaking ipon para doon, at siguradong hindi sapat ang ipon na meron ako ngayon sa mga susunod na taon. I think its a good opportunity to have my own business, this not just for me but for my son too.
***
"Welcome! Villaruels Clothing Line is now offering you the most affordable gowns and dresses with a branded level quality. The gowns and dresses are designed by Miss. Villaruel, whose also well known in the fashion industry, she was once an employed designer in L.A. Gowns and now she's bringing the L.A. masterpiece here in Palawan!" it's been months of long progress and here we are now.
As the MC introduces my business to everyone, I can see a lot of possible customers here, because it's very visible in their faces that my clothing catches their attention with its low price and high quality.
Blace was right, this thought of starting my own business will be successful because the target market here is very high. Grand opening pa lang ay dinumog na kami dito sa Clothing line namin sa mall. Thank you lord.
***
Naging busy ako nitong nagdaang araw, Dahil bumagsak ang order sa clothing line at medyo natambakan kami sa trabaho. I was in front of the computer for almost a week, but I never forget about my son Milo. I always make time for him, sometimes I bring him with me here in the shop, then let him play around with the staff.
He's turning 2 years old next month, so I'm preparing for his coming birthday celebration even though I'm busy here in the Shop, I still choose to be the one who will organize his party and I've decided that it will be just a simple celebration just me, Blace, some of my colleagues and my staff's is enough to celebrate with him. I wanted us to have some privacy for his special day.
Marami-rami na rin kasi ang nagiging curious sa aamin, mga nagtatanong kung sino ang ama ng anak ko, asan ang tatay ni Milo. I just answer them that I got pregnant by a random stranger back then, kesa sabihin ko na ang bestfriend ko ang ama ng anak ko na kasalukuyang may masayang pamilya na ngayon. iniiwasan ko rin na maiugnay si Milo sa kanyang ama, lalo na't kilala sa buong bansa si Survey.
"Pa-order nga ng isang box ng Cherrymilk smile d'yan," naagaw ng malambing na boses na iyon and aking atensyon kung kaya napalingon ako sa pinto ng opisina ko.
I smiled at him and said, "Cj, oh bakit ka naparito?" tanong ko, He's Cj, my friend here in Palawan. I happened to meet him in our first day here in Palawan, naligaw kami noon at siya ang nag-iisang taong tumulong sa amin ni Blace noon.
"Nasaan si pareng Milo? Gusto ko kasi makipaglaro sa kanya," he said while roaming his eyes around the shop. When he saw Milo carried by one of my staff here in the botigue, he instantly runs to him and gets him. He played with my son here inside the shop.
Hinayaan ko siya na gawin ang gustong gawin sa anak ko. Since he always visits us here in the shop, but I know it was my son who's the main porpose why he alwasy visit midst of his busy schedules.
"Oh, di mo sinabi may Kapre pa lang bumisita dito sa shop, sana nakapag ready ako ng bawang sa entrance para hindi nakapasok!"Blace's irritated voice surrounds the whole shop as she enters the office and saw Cj's presence.
These two never let the day pass without even fighting, I don't know? ever since we meet Cj, Blace's blood boils every time she sees him and ends up having fights with him. Cj always teases Blace about her addiction with BL actors, because Blace was a big fan of Boys love movies and stories.
"Hindi mo 'rin kayang magdala ng bawang dito, dahil aswang ka'rin, fair and square, right!?"pangaasar na tugon naman ni Cj sa kanya, kahit na di niya tinitingnan si Blace dahil busy siya makipaglaro kay Milo.
At ito namang si Milo, ay tumawa lang na para bang naiintindihan niya ang asaran nila Cj at Blace. "Jusme! Lord, guide me baka makapatay po ako ng wala sa oras," Blace said while rolling her eyes and glaring at Cj.
"Jusme! lord guide me baka makapatay ako nye nye nye," Cj's mocking what Blace said that makes me laugh. Itong dalawang itong baka ito rin ang magkatuluyan sa huli. Please lord guide them.
"Stop na guys Blace tara na may imemeet pa tayo. Cj please take care of Milo for me ok " I said while fixing my bag and putting some papers for the customer inside my bag. Blace also grabbed her bags and followed me out of the shop.
"Ingat ka Cherry, yang kasama mo ibenta mo na, wag mo na isama pabalik diba pareng Milo," Cj said as if nagkakaintindihan talaga sila ni Milo. Binilisan na lang ni Blace ang hakbang paalis at iniwan ako dito sa loob, dahil sa sobrang inis kay Cj.
"Ikaw talaga! Hindi mo na tinigilan si Blace?" sambit ko at tinakot si Cj.
"Ako ba ang nagsimula?" tanong niya at halatang hindi nakokonsensya sa pang-aasar kay Blace.
"Bahala nga kayo, sige na alis na ako, bye baby Milo," I kiss Milo's forehead and follow Blace's outside.
Sanay na akong iniiwan si Milo kay Cj kasi siya naman lagi kong iniiwanan kay Milo at ok lang naman sa kanya he's a true friend and he love's Milo so much just like Blace love him, este love Milo pala.
***
"What is your plan for the future?" Tanong ni Survey out of the blue.
"Magtatayo ako ng sarili kong clothing line at wala pang grand opening dadagsain na ako ng maraming customers at marami na akong nakatambak na orders, and my clothing line will boom , as in sikat! What do you think?" excited kong sambit habang kinakain ang inorder kong Ramen sa kanyang harapan.
"I think that is possible, and when that happens, I will be your first investor or I will help you promote your business in my corporation," he genuinely said, but still deson't giving a single glance, he's also busy eating his Ramen too. It's our favorite.
"Talaga ba? sige, tingnan na;tin Mr. C.E.O. haha," I laugh when I see him smirk because of the word CEO.
Are we still together in the future Survey?
***
"Hoy nakangiti ka dyan?" I blink twice when Blace claps in front of my face and looks at me with her serious face.
"Wala lang, bawal na ba ako ngumiti," sambit ko at nagsimula ng maglalakad ng mabilis.
"Wag mong sabihin naalala mo na naman si Survey?" she hazes and cross her arms beside me.
"Naalala ko lang yung sanabi ko kay Survey, about my dream clothing line and ngayon meron na talaga akong clothing line at tambak na orders, just like what I've said to him back then," I smile again.
"Yeah, yeah yeah, wala na tayong time para sa throwback thursday mo, dahil malalate na tayo sa tambak na ang orders," she said and sumakay na sa jeep wrangler niya at ganun din ako.
Nang kami ay makasakay na, tumunog ang cellphone ko. When I glance at it, I saw Miss Cruz is calling.
"Hello, Miss Cruz, yes we're on our way ma'am," I said and turned off the phone, Blace looked at me and started the engine.
"Ok, let's go!"