Chapter 41
“Don’t worry too much cous. If the chaiman told you about the plans. You can decline if you want. I know how much you love cooking and that business isn't your field.
“Maybe ten years from now, he will call a board meeting saying that you'll take the higher position. Malayo pa naman iyon at ako na ang bahala para kumbinsihin si Tito na hayaan ka na lang sa kung ano talaga ang nais mo. He will support you Chi, trust me,” he added with a smug.
Napatungo ako. “Mula bata ako alam na ni Papa kung ano talaga ang aking pangarap. He allowed me to take this degree related to my dream.. and I hope he'll do the same someday. When that times come, I don't want to disappoint him Ice.”
“Hush.. remember that you were never a disappointment to your family Chi. We're beyond proud of what you achieved now. It's way bigger that what we've expected. Imagine you're one of the owner of a rising cuisine in the country. I've read it in some news and I saw your restaurant in TV. CelCuis were even featured in New Trend magazine. And.. that was superb!” bulalas nito.
“Well, thank you cous’. I'm happy to hear that from you. I'll always remember that. Uh.. I’ve heard that there is an expansion. Where is it?”
“Yeah, a Consolidated Food Corporation and know what Chi? It is near your favorite town, Altraverde. Can you guess the next city after Fuego?”
Nanlaki ang aking mata at napatutop sa aking bibig. “Elcholas?!”
He nodded with a wide smile. “That is a big city to start our family's new business. It is more populated and has a lot of number of towns. And not just there, Tito Marcus we're the one who will managed our newly built branch in Manila! Step by step, we can be able to show the world how tried-and-true and great the Trio's is in producing goods.”
“Woah, really?! Damn, Elcholas and Manila? I can't believe this. I'm so proud of them Ice!” halos mangiyak-ngiyak muli ako. His reaction mirrored mine and we shared the same thoughts about the success of our parents.
“Do you know some place where I can unwind cous’?” he asked out of the sudden.
I smirked at him. “Yeah! Akong bahala sayo!”
Gosh.. why am I so excited?!
***
“Good afternoon po!” I greeted the young lady on the receptionist area when we arrived in the famous steam place here in Valle Vista two weeks after our planned vacation.
Pagkatapos ng pag-uusap naming iyon ni Ice, naging busy din siya sa expansion ng aming negosyo kaya nadelay ang aming pagpunta rito.
Matagal-tagal din bago ako nakabalik at ramdam ko ang pananabik sa aking puso. It felt new to me being here and I can tell that the place became known widely by a lot of people. Marami ang pumapasok at lumalabas na mga dayuhan.
“Good afternoon din po Maam! Uh.. paki-log in po muna rito Maam.. Sir” she trailed off and noticed Ice on my side. He gives her a charming smile making the lady blushed and bowed her head. Siniko ko siya at natawa lamang ito. He even shrugged like a pro.
“Name niyo po, your steam room number at kung ilang hours po.. kayo sa loob,” sabi nito at nakatitig sa amin na puno ng kuryusidad. I know what she's thinking. Damn..
“Miss, stop over thinking. That's incest,” I remarked, chuckling.
Agad nanlaki ang mata nito at hindi makapagsalita. I then tell her about our stay details. Napabuntong-hininga na lamang ako habang hinihintay siyang parang wala sa isip na nagtitipa sa may computer.
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