"This is my wife, Maricon Servantes," magiliw siyang ipinakilala ni Gilbert kay Mrs. Walter, kasabay pa ng mahigpit na hawak sa kanyang kamay at maya-mayang akbay sa kanya ni Gilbert.
"Wow! Biglang nag-ibang tao ako ah, naiba ang apelyido ko," naisip ni Maricon. Nakiayon siya sa gustong palabasin ni Gilbert. "Anyway, her wife nga hindi ba, but do I really need to use his surname? Hmn! Nevermind na nga, gusto ni boss eh," komento pa sa isip niya.
Si Mrs. Walter ay isang matandang balo, tumitimbang ng humigit kumulang sa isang daan at tatlongpung kilo. Chinita ang mga mata, na nagpapaganda sa mukha nito kahit mataba. Maputi ito at parang may lahing Chinese.
"Meet Mrs. Walter, sweetheart," ang matandang balo naman ang ipinakilala ni Gilbert kay Maricon na kinamayan naman ng huli.
"Wow again. Sweetheart! Iyon na ba ang endearment namen? Hindi ako na orient ah. Anyway, pagbigyan si boss," muling naisip ni Maricon kasabay ng magiliw na ngiti niya sa ipinakilala.
"How's the honeymoon?" Masayang tanong ni Mrs. Walter at may himig pang panunukso.
"It's good, but still savoring each moment together," nakangiting sagot ni Gilbert saka pa pakabig na inakbayan si Maricon. Abot hanggang tainga naman ang ginawang ngiti ni Maricon, na animo'y umaayon sa tinuran ni Gilbert. Pakiramdam nga niya ay nangangawit na ang kanyang panga sa panay ang ngiti.
Magkakasalo silang nananghalian, Tanging sila lamang ang bisita ni Mrs. Walter.
"As you know, our coffee crops are doing great in the business industries, aside from exporting into different countries, it is also highly patronage in this country. So many business entrepreneurs keep on peeping and look into it that they can buy shares and have a ventures with us," pagbibida ni Mrs. Walter at ang tingin ay na kay Gilbert.
"Yeah, I know that so well and congratulations. I hope my proposal should acquaint well," nakangiting sang-ayon ni Gilbert.
"I am considering your proposal Mr. Servantes, I will assure you that you're on the top list of my choice," magiliw na wika nito.
"Glad to hear that Mrs. Walter. It's my pleasure to venture with your business," may tamis na ngiting sabi ni Gilbert saka pa tumango-tango.
"But, i'll be frank with you, I'll still have some background review with your business standings and reputations in this case, although I knew you as one of the very young business tycoons that everyone in this industry impressed the way you handle different business matters. But my decision is not that instant to consider, I always ask for a leeway time in coping with this deal, and it might take a long time to conduct a review of your proposal."
"I understand," tumango-tango si Gilbert. "Actually, I considered this as my major business venture along with all the businesses I aquiant eversince," patuloy nito.
"It's an honor. Well, of course, after all, who's gonna help each other," nakangiting wika ng matanda saka ito sumubo.
"Yeah, that's right, that's why I chose your company because I feel confident dealing with Filipinos," pambobola ni Gilbert pero malaki ang parte ng kanyang tinuran ay totoo.
"You know, dear Connie, you're lucky to have such intelligent and good-looking husband like Gilbert. Although I have a few regrets that he did not end up with my niece. The way I see it, both of you were a perfect match," nakangiting wika ni Mrs. Walter.
Maricon flashes her great and sweet smile. Kailangan niyang maipakita ang nalulugod siyang tunay sa mga papuri ng kausap.
"So how long have you been dating before Gilbert proposed to you and got engaged until he married you?" Naitanong ni Mrs. Walter kay Maricon na ikinatigil naman nito. Hindi nila napag-usapan ang mga ganoong bagay.
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Mr. Businessman ( Published)
RomansaShe was suffering as debt creditor until a cold-hearted young and handsome businessman offers her a short term marriage for convenience deal to benefits both parties. After the deal ends, she lives her life normal. But when she is about to settle h...
