I heard someone knock that made me go back to reality
Kumunot ang noo ko at tumigin sa watch na suot ko. 8:30 PM
I'm still in the office and I reviewed every single proposal kaya natagalan. Hindi ko din namalayan ang pag dilim sa labas
I fixed the papers that have been scattered on the table and sat up "Come in"
I saw Clarisse make her way in. I was shocked dahil tapos na ang shift niya kanina pang alas cinco kaya hindi ko alam kung bakit nandito pa siya
"Why are you still here?"
"Magpapaalam lang po ma'am. Aalis na po ako at malayo pa po ang biyahe. May iuutos pa po ba kayo sa akin bago ako umalis?"
This is the reason why I hired her. The first day I've seen her application sa London, her face screams innocence. Although, as the time went by habang nasa London ako, she would always show concern kaya I had to keep her. Maybe that's why Josh looks smitten. Josh likes caring girls
I lifted my head and smiled at her "Go ahead. Tell my driver to drop you off, I still have my spare car downstairs. Take care, okay?"
"Naku ma'am hindi na p-"
"No, your family may get worried. Go ahead."
"Ma'am --"
"Take it or you're fired" I saw her turn red. I mentally laughed. I don't mean it at all
"Naku sige po, aalis na po ako. Ingat po kayo ma'am at huwag na po magpapagod"
"Take care, Clar. See you tomorrow"
Nagpaalam at nagpasalamat pa ito ng paulit-ulit na sinuklian ko ng tango. What a nice girl
I watch her until she closed my office doors.
I would leave, but there's no one else with me in our house. My thoughts were interrupted with a loud ring. Oh shit, that's my phone
I saw my mom's name written on my phone. Bakit siya tumatawag? I picked the phone up and heard noises. I think I know why she's calling
(Anak, they want to see you. They've been waiting for your call since kanina. They wouldn't have fun because they're concerned if you're okay or not)
"Oh shoot, Mom. I completely forgot. I was so busy today --- " I became silent when I heard little voices speaking on the background
(Is that her, mama pretty?")I mentally cursed multiple times dahil sa nadidinig ko. Shit, you're so careless Julie
(Zeke, will you please man up? You're such a cry baby) narinig ko namang sambit ng isa pang maliit na boses. Grumpier than ever
Oh no. I hate it when they're crying. I quickly opened my laptop and opened skype
"It's okay baby. Are you on skype right now, baby?"
Mukhang pinasa ni mom ang phone kay Zeke dahil mas naririnig ko na siya ng mas maayos ngayon (Yes, mom. Here, I'm on skype) I can still his sobs
"Go ahead Zeke"
And right on cue, I heard skype's ringtone. I answered right away
"Hi baby!" I tried cheering them up, but Zeke is still sobbing base sa pag galaw ng balikat nito while Jack is tapping his back like he's comforting him. The sight is heart melting
"Mom, you promised that you'd call. Kuya and I have been waiting, but you never called" still sobbing. Awe, my poor baby. I wrote on my notepad an everyday reminder to call them
