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XXI

XXI.

I spent the remaining days at work. Tinatapos ang mga bagay na dapat tapusin. After talking to my father, I immediately filed an emergency resignation. Hindi ko din alam kung kailan ako makakabalik ng Amerika. Ayoko rin na kung kailan nasa gitna ako ng vacation ay saka ako magreresign. Good thing my company understand it at hinayaan nalang akong tapusin ang iilang bagay sa office.

"I heard you're resigning." Inangat ko ang tingin ko at saw Mark in his semi formal attire. He's wearing a black polo and slacks. Nakatupi rin ang sleeves ng polo nito hanggang sa siko. He's actually looking good.

"Yes. I need to go back to Philippines." I said and smiled then back into cleaning the papers and folders on my desk.

Today is my last day at work! And I promised to Xyne that we will eat dinner together. Ilang araw akong overtime dahil sa mga tinatapos ko. Pagkauwi ko ay madalas tulog na ang anak ko. Ngayon ay nililigpit ko nalang ang mga gamit kk

"Really? Well, see you in the Philippines?" I glanced up to him again.

"Uuwi ka din?" I asked. He's also a Filipino.

"Yes. But for vacation only."

"I see." I said.

"So, goodluck Zoe." And he offered a hand shake.

"See you when I see you in Philippines." I said and smiled.

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"Mommy!!" Agad tumayo ang anak ko sa sofa at sinalubong ako ng yakap. Lumuhod ako upang maglebel kaming dalawa.

"How's my baby?" I asked.

"I'm fine, my. Just playing with my babie. I'm combing her hair but it doesn'et get straight." She pointed at her dolls laying on the sofa. I held her hand and walked to her toys.

"Okay lets fix this her hair later." I said and smiled at her.

"Okie dokie!" My daugter said and went back to playing. Umakyat muna ako upang magpalit ng damit. Pagkatapos ay bumaba rin ako kaagad at dumiretso sa kitchen to prepare our dinner.

I am planning to make a lasagna and fried chicken for tonight. That's my Xyne's favorite. Tinutulungan din ako ng maid namin habang nagpprepare. She's also a Filipina. One of our maids noong nasa Pilipinas pa kami.

"Ma'am okay na po itong lasagna." She said minutes after.

"Okay, pakilagay nalang sa table."

While I was busy cooking the chicken, I heard my daughter from the living room.

"Lolo!!!" She shouted.

"Hello little girl. Where's your mommy?"

"Oh she's in the kitchen." Narinig ko ang mga yapak ng paa na papalapit sa kitchen. Nilingon ko kaagad ito.

"Oh Pa!" I said and smiled. Agaf siyang lumapit saakin.

"Anong niluluto mo?" He asked after I kissed on his cheeks.

"Fried chicken. Xyne's request." I said and went back to cooking.

"Alright! Aakyat muna ako."

"Okay. Sabay sabay tayo magdinner ha. Malapit na to matapos." I reminded him.

Umakyat si Papa sa taas para magpahinga muna. We'll be leaving tomorrow kaya gusto ko ay kunpleto kaming lahat ngayon sa dinner. We'll leave tomorrow morning.

After ilang minutes, luto na rin ang mga fried chicken. Sinet up ko na ang table for dinner. I was putting all the food on the table when I called my daughter.