Heartless Enchantment (Hacienda Alegre Series #4)

Chapter 8 - Sir Levi

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THE VALLEJOS had arrived in the afternoon. Walang specific goal kung bakit nandito ang mga magulang ni Alyana pero nahihimigan ni Levi na pag-uusapan ng mga ito ang pagkakasal ni Alyana sa kanya na pilit na pinu-push ng Mama niya at ni Alyana.

The dinner was festive with the presence of the Vallejos. His mother was radiant at every topic that were talked about. Tahimik lamang siya nakikinig. Maikling sinasagot ang mga tanong ni Alyana na nasa gawing kaliwa niya nakaupo at siya ay sa kabisera katapat ng Mama niya. The two Vallejos were seated at his right.

"Now that you're taking over the hacienda, what are your plans for the future, hijo?" baling ni Mr. Vallejos sa kanya. Napansin yata nito na sobrang tahimik niya, at hindi sila masinsinang nag-uusap ni Alyana.

"I will look at the overall performance of the hacienda and develop some additional amenities that will add up to the attraction of the resort, Tito. I will formally manage the hacienda and I think I have a lot to learn about its managament. Ilang taon din po akong nag-aral sa Amerika."

"You're a smart man. Venancio had been teaching you so much about the hacienda. You can do it. And if you need some help, I am just one call away, hijo."

"Thank you po, Tito."

"And Alyana is a graduate of financial management. May plano yata ang anak kong manatili rito sa Alegre para sa kanyang bakasyon. She's very good in business and planning. I highly think that she could be a great help in your leadership here."

Marahan niyang sinubo ang steak sa dagdag na sinabi ni Mr. Vallejos. Malapad ang ngiti ng kanyang Mama dahil doon. And Alyana had this proud smile looking at him.

"I am willing to help you in the process, Levi. And Tita Katarina is very accommodating to welcome me here so you could ask anything from me."

Gusto niyang isagot sa kanilang lahat na kayang-kaya niyang e-manage ang buong hacienda. He didn't need help kung pa-kunwari lang naman pero may hidden agenda rin naman ang mga ito.

"Salamat," matipid pa rin niyang sagot na ikinasimangot na ng Mama niya. Anong gusto nitong gawin niya? Papalakpakan si Alyana sa pagiging willing to help nito.

"But you alone could really manage it well, hijo. You excell in business management and has goals for focus and improvements in your business. Kaya nga gustong-gusto kita para sa anak ko dahil may pareho kayang interes. Alyana is willing to invest on your company."

Tumawa siya ng kunti para maging magaan ang atmosphere ng paligid.

"Thank you, Tito. I'll consider Alyana as investor in the future. For now, I think I can't talk about marriage po."

"Oh really? Sinusulit mo ba ang pagiging bachelor mo?" gusto niyang sulitin pero wala siyang choice kundi ang magsagawa ng malaking theatre play sa tanang buhay niya. Thanks to that stupid plan.

"Hindi naman po, Tito. I have plans to marry but I can't talk about it while the woman whom I proposed to still do not have answer for me. Anyway, I will give her enough time to think about it. Ang plano ko po ngayon ay alamin at pag-aralan ang takbo at sitwasyon ng buong hacienda."

"You have a girlfriend?" everyone seemed shock. Si Alyana lang ang nakatanong ng bagay na 'yon. Iyong mama niya ay kulang na lang sigawan siya pero kailangang mapanatili ang pagiging elegant nito kaya ininom lamang nito ang wine sa tabi. There was irritation displayed on her face, ready to blow some fire at him.