Always, My Jade

Resolution (41)

Pagbalik ko ng mansion nadatnan ko si Dada at Angkong na seryosong naguusap sa may poolside. After ko magmano ay tumalikod na ako pero nagsalita si Angkong.

"Since you're here na rin Jade, mabuti ng malaman mo that you're now part of our company and will be handling one of our business here and eventually overseas." bungad ni Angkong

"What!? What do you mean Angkong. You know that I don't want to be in your company, andon na si Ahya Gab at si Dada and besides I have my own business to take care of." rason ko at aalis na sana ako ng nagsalita ulit si Angkong.

"You don't have to give all your time, just learn how our business works and I'll let you decide if you want to stay or not."

"Well, I don't need to learn your business Angkong, I'm sorry but I can't accept your offer."

"I will put back your Dada as president and he can decide your position after you'll learn the ins and outs of our company."

"Papa. Let Jade decide with no conditions or whatsoever. I don't need that position anymore." singit ni Dada

"Tumatanda na ako Oscar at pinaghirapan ko ang kumpanyang ito, It wouldn't be called Tanchingco Group of Companies kung hindi rin lang Tanchingco ang hahawak."

"Then you should put Paul in the company instead kung ayaw niyong ipahawak sa iba."

"Except Paul."

"Then I won't be there either considering now that I'm no longer a Tanchingco once I come out."

"Jade! Don't test my patience just because I'm silent all these time doesn't mean tinatanggap ko ang mga kahibangan mo!"

"Then what are you up to, Angkong? Why all of a sudden, you want me in your company?" nagtitigan lang kami at hindi sinagot ang tanong ko.

"I'll let Paul in the company but he'll be in charged in our branches abroad. That's my condition. If you'll still refused me Jade, that woman will regret marrying a Tanchingo."

"Don't you dare touch her Angkong!"

"I won't but I'll assure you, Jade. You'll regret every decision you made for choosing that woman."

"That woman is my wife, and she has a name. Don't ever threaten me or Althea, Angkong ."

"I am not, while you're thinking about it I guess I have to take your Ama to a vacation."

"Bakit niyo ilalayo si Ama?She's sick and alam nyong ako lang hinahanap niya?"

"I just want you to think clearly Jade, hindi lang ang babaeng yon ang buhay mo."

"Ang babaeng tinutukoy niyo ay asawa ko, if you're using Ama as emotional blackmail then go ahead Angkong ilayo niyo siya, if something happens to her I hope makayanan ng konsensiya niyo."

"At nawala na pala ang konsensiya mo nong nag asawa ka." matama akong tinitigan ni Angkong pero hindi ko rin inalis ang tingin ko sa kanya.

"This conversation is going nowhere, Angkong. Dada akyat muna po ako may kukunin lang ako at kamustahin ko lang po si Ama. Excuse me." paalam ko na para matapos ng usapan and I saw Dada nod.

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I was about to leave the mansion when I heard Dada knocking at my door. As he entered my room he hugged me tight.

"Whatever your decision princess, I will respect it but don't do anything na hindi maluwag sa loob mo, ok?"

"Yes Dada, I know. Thank you. I need to discuss this with Althea. I don't decide on my own now Dada, I need to ask my wife, too."