I'm here at my Dad's office because he said he wants to talk to me. While waiting for him, I stayed by the window overlooking our backyard, where we had brunch and saw Mom and Ly. Ly was helping Manang to clean the table and Mom was smiling watching her. They've been talking for a while when I saw my Mom hug her and there's confusion written all over Alyssa's face. I wonder what my Mom told her for her to react that way. I know my mom can be crazy sometimes.
You like her? Dad said. I didn't notice he's back.
What's there not to like? But I don't like her the way you are implying. I told Dad.
I'm not implying anything, just stating a fact. You should pursue her. Your mom loves her. Dad said while going to his desk.
Is this why you summoned me here? To pursue a girl just because my Mom loves her? I asked.
No, to pursue her because you like her. My dad answered.
I'm engaged Dad, in case you're forgetting. I have a girlfriend and we're going to get married next year. I reminded him also reminding myself.
You're engaged but not yet married; anything can happen from today until your wedding day. Dad said while reading something in his laptop. So don't wait until you're married and regret letting that girl slipped away.my dad pointed out
I guess you never really liked Trixie for me, I said sadly.
It's not that I don't like her, I just think you deserve better. And what I like or not doesn't really matter. What matter is what will make you happy and I think you'll be happier with Ly. But it's just my opinion. At the end of the day, it will be all your decision. He explained.
What is it about her that makes you think I'll be happier with her than with Trixie? I asked Dad.
Look in the mirror son, and you'll find the answer to that. Dad said.
We were interrupted by the knock on the door so I went and open it. My mom and Alyssa came in. She looks at me and smile. I was about to ask her something when my Mom speak up Honey, we are leaving, Ly wants to say bye. My mom said holding Alyssa's hands. Tito, una na po ako. Nice meeting you po. She said. My dad leaned forward to give her a peck on her cheek. Ingat Hija, visit us anytime you're always welcome here. My dad said smiling at Alyssa.
I feel left out, so I cut in and said How about me? You are leaving without me? I brought you here and then this? How can you choose my mom and sister over me? I told her acting all serious, she was surprised on my sudden outburst and she looked at my mom asking for help.
Son, stop being melodramatic, you are our designated driver for the day, so let's go. Mom said.
Okay then, Dad gave my dad a man hug. I'll see you next time. I need to take the girls shopping.
Remember what I told you son, now or never. He said. I just rolled my eyes at him and followed the ladies.
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We're here at the mall, Dani doesn't want to let go of Alyssa, so I end up walking with my mom following them.
I love her Son, why don't you marry her instead? My mom said while we're walking.
Mom. What are you talking about I'm already getting married with Trixie. I said.
I know, I'm just trying, maybe you'll change your mind. If only Thirdy doesn't have Bea I would have asked him to court Ly. She's nice noh? I don't know why I like her so much. She's like a breath of fresh air. Where did you meet her? She asked
