40 - About Time

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I opened my eyes and was welcomed by a white ceiling. I looked around only to realize that I'm inside my room.


Paanong...?


Sinubukan kong alalahanin yung mga nangyari kagabi. Grabe, daig ko pa may hangover.


Bale pinuntahan ko si Jeron sa office, nilandi ko siya ng slight, tapos... nakatulog na ako?

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Shoot! Si Jeron!


Today's his presentation!


Natapos niya kaya?


Huhu, I'm the worst! Hindi ko man lang siya nakamusta.


I checked the clock and it's almost 10 AM.


What will I do?!


I searched for my phone and saw several notifications.



2 unread messages
1 missed call



All coming from him.




From: Mr. Teng

Hey, I left early since today's my presentation. I wanted to wake you up and say goodbye to you personally, pero sarap ng tulog mo eh. By the way, thank you for taking care of me last night. That definitely belongs to my top 5 favorite nights :) Enjoy your sleep. I know you're tired and you need to rest. If anything, just text me, alright?




Awww... How lucky can I get? Bihira lang ang mga lalaking masipag mag-type. But Jeron, he's one appreciative man. And he'll go out of his way to make sure he gets the whole message across.



From: Mr. Teng

Why aren't you picking up? Still asleep? I'm about to enter the boardroom. Wish me luck!



Shocks, sana mabasa niya pa. Mabilis akong nag-type ng reply.



To: Mr. Teng

I'm awake! Galingan mo, ok??? Rooting for you! I know you got this <3
-Mrs. Teng




Sent.


O diba, kine-claim ko na talaga!


Not long after, my phone beeped.




From: Mr. Teng

Naks! Bumabanat ka na ngayon ah. But thanks! That meant a lot :) Kakarating lang ng client. I'll text you later, Mrs. Teng!



To: Mr. Teng

Message yun from Mommy Susan. Akala mo sakin galing? Haha, joke. Alright, later!





Before getting up, I uttered a prayer for my husband, thanking God for his life, for his sacrifices for my family, and for the good relationship we have now. I know that He will reward Jeron's hard work.


Nag-iisip ako ng pwedeng gawin today nang maalala kong hindi ako nakapag-prepare ng breakfast and baon na lunch for Jeron.


Hala. Kumain kaya yun?


Kaya lang, paano kung may lunch out sila nung client? Sayang naman lulutuin ko if ever.


I decided to bake red velvet cupcakes instead, para whether or not available siya for lunch, I will still have a reason to visit him in the office.


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