EMPIRE SERIES #1 (COMPLETED)
Carmela Raleigh was orphaned after her grandma died. But she was able to get through it with the help of her lover, Nate, and his family. They treated her as if she were a member of their family and allowed her to live w...
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"ANO'NG SABI nila na dahil hindi ako nakapunta sa dinner? Nakakahiya talaga..." sabi ko kay Arlo. Magkasama kami ngayong nagla-lunch. As usual dinalhan na naman niya ako ng pagkain dito sa office.
"They understand. And Mom was late that day too, so don't worry about it," sagot niya.
Naalala ko na naman noong makita ko sina Tita Mommy and Tita Ivy noong isang araw. Hindi ko alam kung dapat ko bang banggitin kay Arlo. Pero mukhang wala naman sinabi si Tita Ivy kay Arlo tungkol doon kaya mas minabuti ko na lang na 'wag banggitin.
"Really?"
"Really, your food is getting cold already. Kaya kumain ka na diyan and stop worrying."
Tipid na nginitian ko lang siya bago nagsimulang kumain. Mabuti na lang din ay hindi na kami masyadong busy ngayon dahil tapos na 'yong wedding ng dalawa naming client. Kaya medyo nakakahinga na ako nang maluwag sa trabaho.
"By the way, I have good news for you,"
"Ano 'yon?" I asked curiously.
"Matutuloy na 'yong kasal nina Mom and Dad but after six to eight months because they're just waiting for some papers before getting married,"
"Finally! I really can't wait for their wedding! I'm sure Tita Ivy is very excited about this. She's been waiting for this!" I exclaimed.
Kahit hindi naman ako 'yong ikakasal, pero nae-excite talaga ako for Tita Ivy. And I was sure mas doble pa 'yong excitement niya.
Pagkatapos naming mag-lunch ni Arlo ay agad naming sinabi kina Miss Haira at Bryn 'yong good news. Maski sila ay excited na. Isa kasi si Tita Ivy sa mga client namin na naging ka-close namin while working with them. Sobrang bait kasi niya, 'tapos open din siya for suggestions at iniintindi niya talaga kami sa mga gusto niyang ipagawa at demands. Hindi kagaya ng ibang clients namin na basta gusto nila, kahit imposible naman 'yong hinihingi nila, wala silang pakialam sa amin. Basta masunod lang 'yong demands nila. And of course, bawal kaming humindi agad sa gusto nila kaya paghihirapan namin hanggang mangyari 'yong demands nila.
I showed Arlo some of the plans for his mom's wedding. Interesadong-interesado rin kasi siyang malaman kung anong progress namin sa pag-aayos sa kasal ng mga magulang niya.
"Wow, this is so beautiful," Arlo commented when I showed him the picture of Tita Ivy's wedding gown.
"I know, at lalong maganda 'yan kapag suot na mismo ni Tita."
"Oh, definitely..."
Mabuti na lang ako ang in charge sa wedding décor and venues ng kasal dahil mas nae-enjoy ko 'yong gawin. I haven't met Arlo's dad, but I was sure he was a nice guy. Nakakatuwa rin dahil hinahayaan niya na si Tita Ivy ang magdesisyon para sa lahat sa kasal nila.
"About your dad..." I trailed, feeling a little nervous.
"What about Dad?" tanong ni Arlo at mabilis niya akong nilapitan. He held my hand, trying to comfort me. Ramdam niya yata 'yong kaba ko.
