Three Men Plus She (Completed)

60 - Additional Trip

Emily is tossing and turning in bed as she could not get a good sleep because so many things are playing in her mind. Her discomfort about a certain Charlotte was outshined by the idea that Gabriel might have seen Yago and her the night before Gabriel left. She is thinking that the latter saw how Yago hugged her to thank her because she promised to help him in winning back her sister. "Could it be that Gabriel was jealous of Yago because he likes me, too," are in her thoughts and it gives her giddiness but eventually shrugs off the idea as she believes that it is impossible for Gabriel to fall in-love with the girl like her.

Since she was not able to sleep that night, she wakes up late the next day. She is so upset of herself because she did not wake up on the alarm. She hurried fixing herself to catch the Alcaraz men at breakfast.

Don Jose, Yago and Franco are all having their breakfast when Emily reached at the dining area. She releases a deep sigh upon seeing the empty chair usually occupied by Gabriel. "Good morning," she greeted and he men gladly greeted back.

"You are late for breakfast, Ms. Fernandez," Franco kidded.

"I'm sorry, hindi ko narinig yung alarm," Emily replied while she occupied the seat beside Yago.

"Good morning," she then heard a familiar voice and her heart started beating fast.

"Good morning, hijo," Don Jose greeted back.

"Welcome back, Kuya," Franco and Yago simultaneously uttered.

"When did you arrived?" Don Jose asked.

"Last night, almost midnight na rin, Lolo," Gabriel replied while he sits on his usual spot.

"Bert did not tell me na kagabi ang balik mo," Don Jose said.

"Hindi na ako nagpasundo kay Bert, I just book a ride last night, Lolo," Gabriel replied and started having his breakfast without throwing a even quick glance at Emily.

"How was your trip?" Don Jose asked

"I got the deal, Lolo, matutupad na ang dream mo ng maibenta natin ang mga books natin globally. I already instructed Grace to coordinate with Charry for the details on when we can shift our books," Gabriel replied.

Emily shiver upon hearing the name of the girl they were talking about the previous night. Gabriel statement only confirms that 'Charlotte' is real. And because of that, she reminded herself to call Elizabeth immediately after breakfast to castigate her.

"Congratulations, Apo, well done and thank you for doing this for me," Don Jose gladly uttered.

"There is another surprise pero hindi ko pa pwedeng sabihin," Gabriel said.

"What surprise is that?" Don Jose asked.

"Not yet, Lolo, hindi pa ako sigurado if I can get this deal. Infact, I need to leave before lunchtime today for that surprise. I will only tell you kapag okay na," Gabriel said.

"I don't know but I am feeling more excited sa surprise na yan," Don Jose uttered.

"Pray for me na makuha ko ang deal na ito, Lolo," Gabriel said. "Emily," he then finally spoke with her.

"Yes, Boss Gab," Emily uttered.

"Sasama ka sa akin sa Bicol, dun ang negotiation eh. We are leaving before lunchtime so make yourself ready by ten," Gabriel said.

"Bicol, bakit ang layo naman for business negotiation? Kakagaling mo lang sa mahabang byahe eto at magbyahe ka na naman nang more than ten hours," Don Jose asked.

"I already arranged for the private plane, Lolo," Gabriel replied.

"Where are you staying in Bicol?" Don Jose asked.