When I Met You | OffNew

Chapter 7

New's POV

I don't know why I feel this way... am I jealous of the attention Nanon is giving towards Off?

I mean, I'm happy to see that my son is happy. But why? They haven't known each other for too long, but their bond is just like ours.

Since last night, Off's messages keep popping up on my phone.

It started with him sending me a message, informing me that he arrived home safe and thanking me for the food.

And me, being polite, said thanks for visiting and for the cake he brought. I came to know that Nanon told him that we both like sweets.

He also enquired if it's okay to call as he said would like to tell me something, but I declined telling him it's late, and maybe tomorrow.

Early this morning, my phone rang and saw the name of the caller.

"Good morning New, glad you're awake. Do you have any plans today? Can I visit you two?" anong problema nito? Ang aga-aga, telling to myself before I answered

"Good morning. We are going to my Lola's place."

"Can I go with you? I can drive you there." I was startled by Off's question.

"It's far from our place Off, and I don't want to impose." hoping he will get the picture.

My Lola Nene's house is located in the south. It's 88km away from our place, around 2hours drive given that there will be no traffic. Once a month we go to the bakery so I can check the receipts and prepare the cash flow.

"It's okay, para may karelyebo ka din sa pagdri-drive." the guy insisted.

"Uhm...Off..."

I was about to say no, since this is our, me and my son's, bonding time. When my son snatched the phone from my hand, hearing that I'm talking to his "Tito Off"

"Tito Off, wanna join us for a ride? We are going to visit Lola Nene." Of course he is going to come, I mutter.

Nanon handed me the phone after hanging up with Off.

"Dad, sabi ni Tito Off he will come with us. Let's wait for him ha." I just nodded, as if I had a choice.

So here we are now, riding his BMW1 series, on our way to my grandma's house.

"Tito Off, where is your sports car?" Non asked, I was wondering too.

"It's not safe for kids to ride." the guy simply said and looked at me.

This speaks as to how well-off this guy is, how many cars does he have?

I was quiet the whole ride observing the guy driving beside me wearing a purple with a mix of black and white Hawaiian shirt and black khaki shorts.

He looks happy, and talks to Non the whole ride even telling us he packed snacks.

I'm still confused as to why this guy is wasting his time on us. And not sure if I like it...

"We're here!" Nanon shouted when he saw the wire makeshift gate of my grandma's house.

"Tito Off, the beach is near Lola's place, we can go there later after Daddy's work. Did you bring what I asked for po?"

Nanon told the guy to bring extra clothes, as they will go swimming.

"Of course." Off replies to my kid.

After he turned off the engine, I opened my side of the car and Non's and walked towards my grandma Nene.

"Mano po, Lola" kissing her hand.