Will you choose me? (Montecarlo Heir #2)

Kabanata 11

I didn't realize that I took a quick nap until I woke up when I heard someone murmuring inside daddy's office. I opened my eyes and saw dad and tito Raymond talking near the glass window. Wala na si Matt sa office. Nakatalikod si dad sakin at nakaharap naman sakanya si tito kaya kita ko siya sa banda ko. They seemed serious.. even tito Raymond is sporting his unusual poker face, in his blue suit and tie while dad is wearing his dress shirt dahil ang coat niya ay nakakumot sakin. Dito nako nakatulog sa swivel chair niya at ang alam kong hawak ko na frappuccino kanina ay nakapatong na sa mesa. What time is it?

"Dad." Halos paos ko pang tawag.

Sabay silang napalingon sakin. Dad sighed before walking towards his desk while tito Raymond slowly followed, now smirking.

Dad gave me a quick kiss on the forehead. "You fell asleep. Are you tired?"

"What time is it?" I asked at umayos ng upo.

"It's only two thirty-five. So your sweet daughter knows how to skip classes now kuya?" Tito Raymond commented with his intriguing tone. I rolled my eyes that made him chuckle. Dad is not pleased with him grinning and I hate tito for it!

"Of course not! May department meeting daw po yung mga teachers namin ng hapon kaya nagattendance lang kami tas umuwi na." I had to explain or dad might believe tito's statement. He stared at me for a second before nodding.

"I'll be here til five and I'll visit your mom right after. You should go home so you can sleep well, princess." Dad suggested pero agad akong umiling.

"Ayaw ko pa po umuwi. Can I stay for a while?"

Dad gave me a small smile. "Of course. But if you're tired, Matthew is downstairs. He'll take you home alright?"

Nakita ko si tito Raymond na naupo sa couch. He is watching us while twisting his lips. Both of his arms are on the backrest. I sighed. I want to talk to dad about tomorrow's outing.

"Dad. About.. tomorrow. Have you decided?" Kuryoso kong tanong. Muling bumaling sakin ang daddy at nagtaas ng kilay.

"Ah!" Tito chuckled. "That explains the sudden visit. Nagpapagoodshot? Let me guess, another shopping spree?" Nakadekwarto pa itong pinihit ang katawan paharap samin para makasali sa usapan.

Huminga ako ng malalim para kumuha ng buwelo. I stared at dad. "My classmates.. are talking about it earlier. The plan is set. Can I go?"

"What is it, kuya?" Ang chismosong tito Raymond.

"I said I'll think about it." Dad, ignoring his brother.

I sighed. "Bukas na po iyon and they are finalizing the headcount. I promise I'll be good. I'll be home by midnight."

Dad put both of his hands on his side pockets before sighing, not tearing off his gaze at me. "I still don't like the idea."

"Party? Why not? Go head and enjoy hija." Tito Raymond chimed in while he wrinkled his brows annoyingly. Ngising ngisi pa itong tumango tango.

I witnessed how dad's eyes dripping with anger when he looked at tito before turning back to me. Tsk. He is not helping! Quiet ka nga tito!

"There's alcohol and you will be drinking with boys. I don't like it-"

"Those are my classmates! And of course I'll be with the girls? Come on." If only you stop being so primitive, daddy. Tss.

"You dad is right, Ria. It's not a good picture to see if you hang out and drink with boys." Tito Raymond shrugged and gave me a stern look though his evil grin is still plastered on his face. I don't know how he is doing that. Kakaasar ang face.