A Child's Best Interest (Completed)

21

Pabalik sa office, nakipag coordinate si Thirdy kay Ivan to check on their charity fund.

"Ginagamit natin un for education, elderly's welfare, women and children's aid and medical treatment."

"Sa mga hospital that we sponsor, alin dun ang famous for liver disease treatment?"

"Liver disease? Are you going to..."

"Iresearch mo at balikan mo ako."

"Sige, aalamin ko na ngayon."

"Include overseas resources din. Let me know the results asap."

At home, Bea checked with Thirdy while Aston stays with them.

"Thirds, I have to tell you something but promise me hindi ka magagalit."

"Bakit, ano un?"

"Baka pwede ipostpone ko muna ung pag resign ko?"

"I wonder who said that Aston and I are more important."

"I know I said that. Gusto ko lang muna sila tulungan after the merger nila, alam mo naman sila Maddie lang katuwang ko for many years." Bea explained. 

"O baka you're staying because of Anton." He said as he walked out.

Nung gabi, while he was working on some of the inventories, nilapitan sya ni Bea na may dalang soup.

"Thirdy, kain ka muna, dika pa nag dinner. I made soup for you."

"Soup lang?"

"Alam mo naman that I don't know how to cook. I'll take cooking lessons, soon." Bea said.

Natawa si Thirdy.

"Huwag ka na magalit sa akin, Thirdy."

"Tao lang ako, Bea. I want a peaceful life with my wife. You know na ayaw ko parati tayo nagaaway."

"Huwag ka na kasi mainit ang ulo. I'll take care of you and Aston."

"Why don't you come with me to the US for a few days. Magpahinga lang and take a breather. The weeks have been exhausting, pagod na ako."

"Pero wala mag aalaga kay Aston plus I have work."

"Stop using Aston as your excuse. Hindi din ba ako importante o mas mahalaga sa trabaho mo? Iwan mo na muna ako." He asked her.

Thirdy prepared for his US trip alone. Ivan advised him of the itinerary on their way to the airport. 

"Ung trip mo sa Switzerland will depend kung wala ka makuhang donor sa US then dederecho ka dun. Okay ka lang ba to travel alone, gusto mo  samahan kita?" Ivan asked him.

"Hindi na, mas kailangan kita dito at balitaan mo ako tungkol sa environmental project nila Anton. Hindi masama na makipag cooperate tayo sa project nila. At si Anton, he's been behaving weird lately, keep a close eye on him din."

"Sige ako na bahala dito." Ivan assured Thirdy.

During the Environment discussion na dinaluhan ni Bea and Anton, nakita ni Ivan si Bea. When he saw her making coffee nilapitan nya ito. 

"Mrs. Ravena." Panimula nito.

"Andito ka pala Ivan."

"Yes, Ma'm, binilin po sa akin ni Sir mga kailangan ko gawin. But I really think hindi ka dapat magpunta dito considering your identity and status." He stopped and looked around to make sure no one is near. "You're Thirdy's wife, hindi pa man alam ng mga tao, eventually they will find out. Parang hindi tama na andito ka with Anton, think about it."

"Naintindihan kita, Ivan, pero trabaho ko ito. I work alongside Anton."

"Alam mo naman na sensitive and situation ni Thirdy and Anton."

Bea stopped giving him reasons.

In the US kay Thirdy, he was already advised that his proposal looks weak as of the meeting with the doctors. They suggest to have himself checked if he is a match as ito na lang ang option available for them.

"Book a return ticket for me." Utos nya sa tauhan nya dun.

He also checked with Ivan.

I: Ako na bahala, I know what to do. Kamusta pala lakad mo jan?

T: Walang suitable donor. Ako lang daw ang ideal candidate.

"Dala ko na nga pala un train toy for Aston, ayan sa likod." Anton told Bea.

Nilingon naman ni Bea sa likod on their way sa bahay nila Mozzy.

"Sigurado ako matutuwa si Aston, salamat. Salamat din sa paghatid." Bea replied.

"Ingat ka, aalis na ako."

Pagdating ni Bea, isang nakabunsangot na Mozzy ang nakita nya na sumalubong sa kanya.

"Magandang araw po." Bea said as she greeted the Ravena matriarch.

"Ano ginagawa mo dito? Get out!" Salubong sa kanya ni Mozzy.

"Mama!" Sigaw ni Aston.

"Anak."

Aston noticed the toy his Mama is holding.

"Ano po ito?"

"Toy train for you, nagustuhan mo ba?"

The little boy jumped for joy, excitedly took it from his Mama.

"Yehey! Binili po ba ito ni Tito Anton?"

Napatingin si Bea kay Mozzy. Nilapitan sila ni Mozzy and threw the box of toy. Umiiyak na dinampot ni Aston ang laruan habang inilayo naman ng kasambahay si Aston at dinala sa kwarto.

"No offense po Mrs Ravena pero tama naman na tawagin ni Aston nang ganun si Anton as a sign of respect, anyway, kapatid naman po sya ng Papa ni Aston." Bea explained.

"Anong sinabi mo?"

"I know naman po that you don't like me and I won't complain pero hindi naman po tama that you vent out your anger on my son, he's just 4 at apo nyo sya."

"Kung talagang may pakialam ka sa anak mo, you should be behaving yourself! You only bring shame to this family?"

"I"m not doing anything wrong." Bea said trying to defend herself.

"Kaya pala nagttrabaho ka with Anton. Sigurista ka din eh to be with powerful men like my son and Anton!"

"That's not true! Gusto ko lang naman for Thirdy to recognize Anton as his brother. Gusto din po ni Anton na matapos na ang gulo and maresolve ang problema nilang magkapatid. Isipin nyo po kung maging okay na ung magkapatid, magiging okay na din po kayo ng Papa ni Thirdy."

"Why do you interfere? Lumabas ka na nga! Get out!"

Sa kakataboy nya kay Bea, she lost her balance at nawalan ng malay. Tinawag ni Bea ang mga kasambahay to help her.

"Tinulak nyo ba sya?" 

"Hindi, she lost her balance at yan ang nangyari. Can someone please call an ambulance?" Pakiusap nya sa mga kasambahay."

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anubayan, moirse, na out balance lang, sinabayan mo pa ng pass out hahaha