That Summer In Brooklyn
This is the story of a happy-go-lucky man and a goal-achiever woman. One memorable summer will constantly rock their world. Join Max and Bea as they discover love and life in the busiest borough in the United States.
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01 - The City that Never Sleeps
Max
THE view of Brooklyn Bridge from the studio-type apartment where I live always takes my breath away. That's what I always want to see first thing in the morning to lighten up my mood, just like a husband to his wife. Another reason I chose this place is among those choices that Emerald gave me when I was looking for a place to stay.
"Emerald, what is my schedule today?" I asked, then pressed the treadmill's stop button. The mini speaking gadget, which I place on top of the center table beside my picture with Mom, lighted up upon hearing my voice.
"You have a 10 am meeting with Mr. Nagasaki and a 2 pm meeting with your friend Chris at Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort."
I reached the water bottle and opened it to drink, then wiped the sweat on my forehead and nape.
"Emerald, what is the weather today?"
The gadget lighted up again and began to talk that almost choked me.
"You'll meet someone today that will instantly change your world."
Why does Emerald suddenly become a soothsayer? I asked for the weather, not my fortune, for Pete's sake! This toy is tearing up my guts.
"I repeat, what is the weather today?"
Emerald repeated what she just told me a while ago, and it's pissed me off. Crap the fortune-telling features of this gadget. Whoever is the creator of this should start re-modeling Emerald or updating its program. Emerald became a broken phonograph record suddenly that made me walked out of my room.
"Naghanda na ako ng almusal mo, hijo." Nana Zeny told me when I met her outside. Her smile reminds me of late Mom. They're blood sisters, and ever since my Mom succumbed to death, Nana Zeny took care of me.
"Thank you, Nana." Nana Zeny's forehead slightly creased when she heard Emerald talking inside my room. "I broke it... I think?" I said, shrugging my shoulder.
I went straight to the bathroom and took a shower. I kept on humming to the tune of a particular song that never left my mind. I inclined my head and let the water from the showerhead hit my face.
"I'm sorry, Max..."
I opened my eyes after hearing those words again. It's still alive on my head, even if three long years had passed. It's still her.
Sadie.
"I'll go straight to Crowne Plaza to meet Mr. Nagasaki and Chris, Claudel. I'll drop by later to watch the performance. Just make sure that everything is under control; allow only those with RSVPs to come inside our lounge."
Mahigpit na bilin ko kay Claudel. This assistant of mine called just right in time. Kalalabas ko lang sa banyo noong maisipan niya akong tawagan para sa update. There will be a band performance at the lounge I owned in Furman Street. Iniwan ko na preparation sa ilalim ng supervision niya. At kaya ako makikipagkita kay Chris, para maayos na namin iyon sa branch ng lounge ko sa Crowne Plaza.
