Two successful people fell in love at the right moment and at the right time. But one of them is dealing with their own demons. They had an inner turmoil of what to do with their past. Afraid to let people know who they really are and where they com...
"Cata, we need to talk. Please come out. Don't do this to me. I know how you feel, remember I was shocked and I had my me time in the office right. Please come out."
After 10 minutes of waiting, she came out in her room with red puffy eyes and a red nose, holding a box of tissues wiping away her tears.
"Oh, Cata... Thank you for your love to us and Papa. I know it hurts and I'm hurting more. I can't take it in. I don't even know if I can survive without Papa. I really don't know what to do, but I need to be strong upfront because it will be more devastating for Maman to see us like this."
"Oh Sandie, I don't know what else to say. I'm scared also. This is so sudden." She reaches out to Alesandra and they both hug.
We just hold on and crying our hearts out. It's good that Cate is with me. Sharing our emotions and love for my Dad. She's like a sister to me and a family to us. My parents adore her so much. She's a nice person and accommodating, with no bad bones in her body. I remember I never had a problem with Cate when were in high school and our college days. She's always by my side like today when I needed her most. I can always count on her.
Tears flowed unchecked down her face. She was too sad to cry or wail, she knew tears will lead to sympathy and it will lead to more tears. We just felt the kind of sadness that seeps through us. I know behind the mask of her smile she wears, there is sadness and shock. With a sigh, her shoulders relax and her face lit up a bit. She smiles but never reaches her eyes.
"Ok, enough of crying. We need to freshen up for our dinner and I'm really hungry. This time I need food, Cata." I smiled at her.
"Yup. We need to eat and after that, we need to settle everything. Planning is the key to this kind of situation right. And let's enjoy our vacay please Sandie. I need to have my tan, you know."
"I know right." I cock my head to the side and rolled my eyes.
Cata made a quick reservation for us at the dining hall. You can't have dinner there if you don't have a reservation, that's the hotel policy.
The moment I slide into my chair, the rich aroma of the dish wafted across my nostrils I cannot resist the delightful sensation of the smell of the food. I was immediately served with a big platter of mouth-watering strawberries and blueberries, my all-time favorite. And a glass of Mango juice. All of these are my favorites. The smoothness of the sweet butter perfectly blends with the bitter-sweet of the berries.
We enjoyed our dinner and the food is delicious. I sometimes take a few glances at other guests in the dining hall. Everyone is enjoying their food and wine. The food servers were very pleasant, all dressed in white tunics move to and from tables to tables. Keeping the platters and glasses full.
We were engrossed in our conversation and we agreed on the most part about my month long-off from the office. But Cata, disagree with how the publishing functions with her approval. But somehow we agreed that I need to stay with my parents and encourage Papa to seek immediate treatment. We will hire a few office staff capable of the job to fill in a different position while I'm away. And now, everything is settled then.
Cata will be the acting COO of the company while I'm gone. She knows that if I'm with my parents I don't want to receive any calls or emails regarding my work. I know she can handle everything. She's really smart and she knows everything in the office.
I just need to finalize her latest appointment once we come back. I will send everyone an email to all department heads and ask Alice to do it for me.
What we agreed upon is that she will give me updates weekly. I made a strict policy regarding that on her alone. I do not want to waste my time being away from Papa. I know in my heart Papa will be fine and he needs to be. Time is precious to me.
All my business trips, meetings, and conferences will be canceled. All projects that need my approval will set aside in the meantime. They will continue all projects that have my approval. She alone is responsible for the whole company and the publishing. I know all employees in the office will be saddened by my absence but I'd rather take care of my parents. Then work my ass off.
We can actually live in comfort with style without working because of Papa's business, this time I will encourage Dad to leave all his business matters to Mr. Santiago. We know we can trust him. He's been working with Papa since I can remember.
Papa should stop working and he deserves to be treated as King. I'm his Princess, mom is his Queen, we are the kingdom of Renaulthe. And their Princess will take care of them. It's about time, they need me now.
They're my life. My love. My everything. I love them dearly.
"Pain changes people, but it also makes them stronger"
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