Mr. Right (Mr. Series #3)

Chapter 24

Pumasok na kami ni Jhon Rey sa kotse niya at nagsimula na siyang magmaneho. It's been a while since I last saw him, but my feelings have never changed. I still adore him just as much as I did the first time I saw him, or maybe it deepens now because of all the things that have happened to the both of us.

"Am I that handsome?"tanong niya. Tumango ako na siyang naging dahilan ng mahina niyang pagtawa. Ang sabi niya sa akin, ihahatid niya raw ako sa bahay. Hindi na ako magpoprotesta na tinatanggalan niya talaga ng trabaho si Derrick. 

"Oo nga pala, inimbitahan tayo ni Anne sa birthday party niya pagkatapos ng exam namin. Sama ka?"

"Yeah, sure. Why not?"

"Sure ka? Walang mababangga sa schedule mo?" paninigurado ko. I want him to be there too, along with me. He's so busy with his job, and I think he also needs time to unwind.

"I'm sure I'll see you there. When will your exam be, baby?"

I bit my lip when he called me that. "This Friday," sagot ko.

"Oh, really? It's right around the corner! Well, it doesn't matter; I know you can do it, baby. You'll be a licensed teacher now. I'm so proud of you."

Shit. That endearment is so lame, but why does it sound so soothing when it is coming from him?

"Ikaw rin, Jhon Rey; you're now a businessman. I mean, finally! I don't know if you're aware, but your eyes spark whenever you're talking about the company. I am proud because you were the reason our company is fixed, and it looks like you also did that to your family's company. Hindi ko man alam at maintindihan ang trabaho mo, pero alam ko kung gaano ka kagaling. It was as if you were the ace in overcoming all business crises," I complimented.

Ngumiti naman siya ng ubod ng tamis tsaka sumulyap sa akin. "Honestly, I'm planning to continue merging our companies soon since I will be the only one handling them. Your dad agreed with my idea, and I know my father will have no choice but to compensate for what he did before and also to avoid bankruptcy, just like Junix suggested. Each company has its own beneficial sources that will be needed to speed up the construction of the biggest arena here in our country, so merging is very necessary. As of now, your dad has already obtained the desired location and has already started the orientation process with the engineers. It will also provide a great deal of job opportunities, which is why I'm excited. It'll be a two- to three-year project since it's big, so it's better if it can be forecasted well how to maintain the project."

My jaw dropped. Napanganga na lang ako sa paraan niya ng pagpapaliwanag sa akin ng plano nila. Kahit wala akong background sa business, pakiramdam ko lumawak ang kaalaman ko sa pakikinig lamang sa mga sinasabi niya. Nakikita ko na at naiintindihan kung bakit ipinauubaya na ni Dad as kaniya ang kumpanya ng pamilya namin. Tunay na mapagkakatiwalaan si Jhon Rey at napaka-dedicated, bagay na hindi ko inakala noong unang makilala ko siya.

Tuwang-tuwa ang puso ko. Everything is in its perfect place now. Lalo pa ngayong alam ko nang magiging talto na kami at sapat na sa akin na narito silang dalawa. Wala na akong mahihiling pa. Tila ba nasa akin na lahat ng bagay sa mundo. 

"I'm proud of you, Jhon Rey."

I kissed the hand that was holding me. I saw him smile and glance at me.

"What is it? You're being clingy," komento niya.

"Wala. Napakagwapo mo lang talaga sa paningin ko. The way you talk, the way you look at me... everything that you do mesmerizes me." Namula naman siya.

"What is it that you want right now, Sheen May?" he protests.

"Nothing. I just want to say that I love you and I will never regret loving you."