The Boss' Nerd

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Richard came home still feeling overwhelmed.  Everything that Mother Superior said, embeds on his mind.  Truthfully, he felt that she is right.  Dahil sa galit niya, naging selfish siya.  Nagconcentrate lang siya sa galit niya at nakalimutan niya na nakakasakit na din siya...

"Wag ka magtanim ng galit sa kapwa mo, dahil at the end of the day, dadalhin mo pa rin iyan sa dubdib mo, mabigat yun!"
"Matuto kang tumanggap ng mga pangyayari sa buhay mo dahil may dahilan lahat ng mga yan, hindi yan nandiyan para lang sa wala, tingnan mo ang bagay-bagay sa mas malalim na paraan."
"Ang pamilya ang pinakamahalagang mga tao sa buhay mo, wag mo silang pabayaan at lalong wag ka magalit sa kanila.  Matuto kang umintindi ng dahilan nila.  Ang galit ay hindi dahilan para awayin o kamuhian mo sila!"

Ilan sa mga paalala ng kanyang ina sa kanya noong nabubuhay pa ito!  He was a mama's boy then.  He was more close to his mother than his father, maybe because his father was too busy with their family business.  He was once told his sister that they need to understand their father because he is working hard for their needs and caprice.  He also told them that they should be grateful for having a father like that! Unlike other father who abandoned his children for whatever reason they could make up!

By what happened? Why did he himself abandoned his family when times got rough? When he was needed the most?  Why did he become selfish and think only of himself? Think that he was only one hurt of everything that happened?

He was still on his deep thought when he was greeted by his sister.

"Ummm, hi!" Ryzza greeted him with reservation.

"Is this the effect of his rebellious ways? They were so close before his mother's death!), for goodness sake!" Richard said inwardly.

"Come here, Ryzza! How are you?" Richard invited his sister to sit beside him.

"Why, Kuya? Do you need anything?" Ryzza still is confused but she followed.

"None.  I just missed you!" Richard said, sabay gulo ng buhok ng kapatid.

"Uyyy, Kuya RJ, ano ba?!!" Sabi ni Ryzza na napangiti sa gawi ng kapatid.

"Uyyy, namiss ko yang " Kuya RJ" na yan! So ano bago sa iyo?" Richard asked her.

"Tagal mo kasing "nawala" e, kaya madami ka na ding hindi alam.  Anyways, I handle the finance department ng Rio Foundation na! Namiss kaya kita, Kuya!" Ryzza nudged him on his shoulders.  That was their antics when teasing his siblings!

He can't help but shed a tear after that.  His sister saw it.

"Are you coming back to us, Kuya RJ?" Ryzza said and that's what make the dam falls.  He cried every pain before and after her mother died.  He cried for the betrayal, he cried for all the what-ifs and all the lost time! But most especially he cried for the rebellious Richard! He inflicted pain on the people he valued the most and he even inflicted pain to innocent people. 
"Sa tingin mo, I deserve a second chance, Ryzza? Sa tingin mo, I am worth it?" Richard asked in between sobs.
"If you wanted to ask for second chances, you have to ask yourself, Kuya RJ.  Second chances are given to those who deserve it.  And that someone should work hard to earn it at dapat handa siyang manindigan sa pagbabagong gusto niya!" Ryzza said, crying happy tears.  She believed that her Kuya RJ are so ready to earn that second chance.  She just hope everyone is ready to accept him again. 
"I just wanna go back to who I am, and no one can stop me from doing that! I am so ready to work hard to regain everyone's trust again!" Richard said.
"Then let me help you by giving my full trust that you can turn back to your old self.  I love you, Kuya! And my wait is over, you are coming home again!  Thank you for coming back!" Ryzza said and hug his Kuya again.
Richard felt overwhelmed with this feat! He is inspired and he felt something heavy was kinda lifted off from his chest.
"Thank you, baby sis! I promise that I will get back my old self. Pinky swear!" Richard said, determination on his eyes!

The following morning, Maine is kinda edgy, because they will tell Richard today of the decisions that was made.last night.  She is preparing herself for a lash out! Good thing, she was good at combat, she can easily take on Richard using techniques! However, she also knows she need to do double effort, because he is also trained! With that biceps...

"Parang ang tigas ng biceps niya, sarap lumambitin!" She said inwardly and suddenly she was wide-eyed upon realizing her train of thoughts! What the --? She cursed, when the door opens and was greeted by a smiling Richard, awkward and reluctant but still a smile!

"What in the world happened?  Did he just smile?" Maine think inwardly.

Richard, was surprised seeing Mane wide-eyed!  He find it cute and it made him smile, although kailangan pa niyang tantiyahin ang mood nito!

"Ummm, good morning!" Richard said.
"Boss, good morning po!" Maine said, although parang medyo tulaley pa ito!
"Ummm, may sakit ka ba? You seem so off today?" Richard said, surprisingly on a sweet voice.
"Huh? Ummm, no! I am just thinking of something when you came in, Boss! Anyways, good morning again, Boss and I have your schedule emailed already.  You can check it out!" She said, trying to be casual.

"Ikaw ba naman ang mahuling nag-isip ng hindi maganda sa kapwa mo, hindi ka ba mataranta?" Maine said to herself.
"Wushuuu, hindi masama, pinapagpantasyahan mo lang!" Someone from her mind speak to her!

"Hindi kaya!" Maine said aloud, making her face turned beet red, when she saw Richard turn around to face her.
"May sinasabi ka?" Richard said
"Ummm., ano, boss, I am answering a text message! Sorry! I will get your coffee, Boss once your settled!" She said coldly, her tone when she is on the operation!
Richard just nods, sensing her change of mood, just go to his office and start working...

"What the fudge, did happened?" Maine asked herself... She was feeling really off today!

"Hay, mahirap talaga kapag may itinatago ka!" Inis na sabi ni Maine sa sarili...

A/N: Mas madaling umamin kesa lumusot.  Lumalabas pa rin ang totoo, Captain... Guwapo nung nag-smile no??? Hahahaha...