I wanted to beat him but my curiousness towards his son stops me. Ani sa sarili ni Matthew habang nagsasalita si Philip at siya naman ay nakatingin lang kay Matteo.
While Yuhan and Luke were serious listening to Philip's story of how he got here.
"It was four years ago when we renovated this place. The old lady which was the real owner died and gave this place to us. Some said we are fortunate or lucky but for me, I think it is about how we manage the restaurant, the costumers and our food."
Ngumiti si Matteo kay Matthew at wala sa sariling napangiti din si Matthew.
Napansin yun ni Luke at tumaas ang kilay niya saka tumikhim.
"Ah, so you're saying your business is more important now than your family? Look, I know we are not that close because you I was close with Andrew but let's not just live like that anymore. We should forget the hatred we have. You are always free to visit in the palace. We are still your brothers and palace is also still your home." Sabi ni Luke.
Tumaas ang kilay ni Yuhan at hinarap si Luke.
"You are also very busy with your businesses. I know you wouldn't visit his majesty in the palace if you don't have any plan for yourself." Kontra ni Yuhan.
"I told you, it's called give and take." Sabi naman ni Luke saka tumingin kay Matthew.
Tumawa si Philip sa asaran ng dalawa at sinulyapan si Matthew na naglalaro na ng pakikipagtitigan kay Matteo.
"Matthew, why are you so calm now when you were so itchy to punch this punk yesterday if you see him?"
"As you said, let's not live like we used to anymore. We just got reunited now, we should be grateful that we got a time like this." Sagot ni Matthew.
"Philip, how old is your son?" Tanong ni Matthew.
Ngumiti si Philip kasabay ng paghawak ng pisngi ni Matteo at niyakap.
"He is four years old. Everyone here loves him." Nakangiting sagot ni Philip.
Ngumiti din si Matthew saka tumango.
"I can see it."
"Ey, why do I see you always having a smile right now when earlier you were so furious because of the stupid jokes they did."
Tiningnan ng masama ni Matthew si Luke sa sinabi nito na kinataas ng kilay ni Philip.
Mabilis namang tumikhim si Luke.
"By the way, when are you going to show the mother of your son? I am pretty sure he takes after his mother."
Matagal bago sumagot si Philip saka pasimpleng sumulyap kay Matthew at tumikhim saka humalakhak ng tawa.
"Are you telling me that my son is way more handsome than me?"
"No. He just really don't look like yours." Sagot ni Luke sa nang-aasar na boses habang tumawa lang si Philip.
"My mother told me that I look like my father." Sabat ni Matteo saka tumungo at tiningnan si Philip.
"Right, father?"
Tumango naman agad si Philip bilang pagsang-ayon at tumawa saka bahagyang pinisil ang ilong ni Matteo.
"You know what. I am just curious how you got your child's name." Curious na tanong ni Luke.
Natigilan si Philip ulit at matagal bago nakasagot.
"Uhm... h-his mother named him after the fourth Prince's name who is now the Emperor." Sagot ni Philip saka sinulyapan si Matthew.
BINABASA MO ANG
Unopened Rose (DRAFT! DRAFT!)
FantasíaShe traveled back to the time where her birthmarks were her scars. Nectars and Hagonoy plants were sacred. Roses and its petals are powerful. And pollen is her life.
