When We Held Hands

Chapter 09

4 days later...

Today is the day, I am back in the Philippines for the collaboration.

May party na gaganapin for this is big news.

Jules Co. already grew and tried to build hotel or resort chains like the HCorp.

So, I made a project proposal for it, and gladly accepted.

The acting CEO of their company will be accompanying me to find suitable islands in Romblon to build such resort.

I am so excited for this project, I want to make my parents proud!

Inaayos na ang buhok it is a mixed dutch and dutch fishtail braid tied only half. 

I'm wearing a Dusty Pink Tulle Off Shoulder Lace Long Gown partnered with a Blush FIERCE Steve Madden Heels. 

I only putted light make up for I don't want to wear something heavy with the innocence of the color of my dress. I want to be natural and wear less makeup. 

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"Beautiful daughter." My mom smiled, proudly. 

"Awe, thanks mom." I hugged her. 

"Let's go?" Yaya ni Daddy habang inaayos ang neck tie niya. 

Ngumiti kami at tumango. 

Tumakbo papalapit sa'kin si Julianna. 

"Ate! Ate! I want to look pretty like you!" She giggled. 

Natawa ako kinarga siya, "You are prettier than ate, baby!" I kissed her cheek. 

Binaba ko na siya at nilapitan si Nala. 

"Nala, behave ah? Babalik si Mommy!" She barked and wiggled her tail. 

Tuwing nakikita kita Nala, naalala ko 'yung proposal ng Daddy mo. Ngumiti na lamang ako at lumabas na ng bahay. 

We arrived at the Hotel, ang dami na kaagad nag aabang na photographers and media. 

Pag baba palang namin nag tago na sakin si Julianna. 

"Don't worry, baby. Ate's here!" I smiled, reassuring her that everything's alright.

She smiled and held my hand tightly, Mom and Dad is in an interview kaya inalagaan ko muna si Julianna. 

I bent down a little and looked at Julianna, "Smile baby!" 

Umayos ako sa pag tayo at tinignan na si Julianna na nakangiti, she's our happy pill. 

Nakapasok na kami sa venue and it looked stunning.

"Ate, I've been here before with Kuya Lance! They own this place pala!" Natutuwang sabi ni Julianna. 

Bigla akong natigilan, how can I not realise this?! I forgot! HCorp, Hidalgo Corp. I FREAKING FORGOT.

Sa 4 years naming pinagsamahan, I forgot this. Too busy to even recognize. 

Damn, ba't ko ba pinoproblema 'to? I'm here for the project, not for him. 

Habang hawak hawak ko kamay ni Julianna nakita ko si Jane at ang mama ni Lance.

Tita Grace seems not to be pleased. 

Lumapit ako.

"Don't ever try to ruin this party. Walanghiya ka!" Mariin na bulong ni Tita pero rinig na rinig ko. 

Umiling na lang ako at lumapit pa lalo. 

"Hi, Tita Grace!" I smiled. 

Her anger faded and her face softened. "Hija, I missed you! Kamusta ka naman?" 

I smiled and looked at Jane, "Hi Jane." I put my hand in her belly. "Hi, Baby! Ang laki mo na!" I smiled. 

Nagulat siya sa gawi ko at namula. 

Hinarap ako ni Tita Grace sakaniya, "So, you proposed a project! Acting CEO ka na! Proud of you!" 

I laughed, "Tita, hard work is my best friend! Tita, I'll catch up with you, later." I smiled. 

She frowned, "Busy ka? Oh, well! Basta sa'kin muna si Julianna!" 

Tumawa si Julianna and ran towards Tita. 

Iniwan ko na muna siya kay Tita at humarap kay Jane na hinang hina. 

I patted her shoulder, "You should rest, nakakasama sa baby ang malungkot at stress." I said slowly. 

"Ba't ba ang bait mo?" Sabi niya na parang naguiguilty siya sa isang mali. 

"It's called forgiving. Tara na, you should get a room tapos mag pahinga ka. 'Wag ka na mag sayang ng oras para makarinig ka lang ng masasakit na salita. I'm sorry, kasalanan ko. Aaminin ko, Tita Garce is just... really fond of me." Inalalayan ko na siya. 

Tumango siya na parang alam niya, "Bukambibig ka niya." 

Dumating na kami sa receptionist at ngumiti siya sa'kin. 

"Can I have a room? My friend here is very tired and she's pregnant. Girl friend siya ni Lance, miss." I smiled. 

Nataranta naman siya at kumuha ng susi. 

"May close ka ba na kasambahay sa Mansion nila?" Bulong ko kay Jane. 

Umiling siya. 

"Can I get a nurse, paakyatin na din sa kwarto. Hatid ko lang siya." Tumango tango naman ang receptionist habang may tinatawagan na sa telepono. 

Asa Elevator na kami nang biglang may humarang na kamay. Kaya bumukas ulit ang elevator. 

"Hon, ang sakit-" 

"'Wag ka ng maingay! ZEA!" Tawag sakin ni Nyla. 

Nagulat ako at unting unti ngumiti. "Guys! Hi!" 

Pumasok na sila at tinignan ang kasama ko. 

"Hi Jane! Kamusta ang baby?" Medyo awkward na tanong ni Nyla. 

Nahihiyang ngumiti si Jane, "Healthy!" 

Awkward silence surrounded us. 

Dumating na kami sa floor at nandun na din ang nurse, ang bilis. 

Binuksan ko ang hotel room at pinahiga si Jane sa Kama. 

Tinanggal ko ang flats niya at binalutan siya ng kumot. 

"Tulog ka na." 

Tumango siya at pumikit na, "Thank you." Habol niya. 

Humarap ako sa Nurse, "Ikaw na bahala sakaniya, Miss." 

Ngumiti siya, "Sabi din po ni Sir Lance. Salamat po." 

Hearing his name hurts me. 

Bumaba na kami ni Nyla, walang tigil sa kwento 'to si Nyla. 

Pumunta na kami sa event hall at dumami ang mga bisita. 

Kumaway sa'kin sila Tita Grace at mabilisan akong pumunta dun. 

"Hinatid mo si Jane?" She mentioned Jane's name in disgust. 

"Yes, Tita. Nakakasama sa bata ang stress. Magagalit pa sa'kin si Lance pag binabayaan ko." I carefully spoke. 

She sighed and smiled at me, "There are things that you don't know, Hija. Mag uusap tayo tungkol diyan pagkatapos nitong party na ito, okay?" 

Kumunot noo ko pero napatango na lang din ako. 

What are the things that I don't know?