Love Business

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Date: March 16, 2015
Time Check: 5:20 PM

"Audrey, may problema ka ba? And this time, kailangan may maisagot ka na. Kinakabahan ako sa'yo eh."

Audrey was looking at the horizon when Rizza asked that question, She did not respond. She was thinking of what to say. What to feel. She's very confused. Then she faced her and sat down beside Rizza at the coffee table.

"Audrey? Okay ka lang ba?"

"Ah, Rizz. Hindi ko rin alam."

"Huh? Anong hindi mo alam? Ang gulo mo ha?"

"Hindi. Kasi. Ang gulo. Sobra. Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko."

"Teka, teka. Bakit ka naguguluhan? May nangyari ba?"

"Naguguluhan ako."

"Naguguluhan nga saan? I-klaro mo para maintindihan ko naman."

"Okay, sige. Naguguluhan ako sa nararamdaman ko."

"Okay? I-kwento mo nga. Makikinig ako."

Audrey explained what she was feeling. It was about Patrick. She told Rizza about their first meet-up with every single detail. She also added what happened today. Rizza finally concluded something after Audrey said everything.

"Audrey, may tanong ako."

"Ano 'yon?"

"Anong nararamdaman mo ngayon about him?"

"Hindi siya mawala sa isip ko. Sobrang gulo."

"Ay! Confirmed!"

"Anong confirmed?"

"You admire him."

Audrey was speechless about what she said. She didn't say a thing. A lot is running through her mind. She can't believe that Rizza would say that. She never admired any guy, yet. Audrey is NBSB or No Boyfriend since Birth.

"Alam kong hindi ka makapaniwala sa sinabi ko. Pero with all that you have said. Ganun ang patutunguhan nun. (Holds her arm) Audrey, hindi masama ang humanga sa isang lalaki. Natural na emosyon iyan eh. Tsaka, hindi naman 'yan love agad. Crush pa lang 'yang iyo. Relax ka lang. Kaya ka siguro naguguluhan kasi ngayon mo lang ito naramdaman. Lalo na't alam kong NBSB ka."

"Kinakabahan ako. Paano kung maapektuhan ito sa partnership natin with their company?"

"Kilala kita, Audrey. Kung work, work lang. Kung personal life, personal life lang. You know your priorities. Alam mong kayang-kaya mo iyan."

Nanay Via was just near the door of the veranda and heard what they are talking about and she handed the coffee to both of them. Rizza and Audrey thanked Nanay Via for the coffee. She left for them to talk.

"Alam mo, friend. Okay lang iyan."

"Thank you, Rizz ah. For your time. Well appreciated talaga."

"Naku, wala iyon. Basta ikaw. Pero bago ako umalis, may ibibilin ako sa'yo."

"Ano iyon?"

"Magkuwento ka kay Tita Via. Tungkol dito. Kasi siya ang pinaka-nakakakilala sa iyo."

"Okay, I will."

"Oh, siya. Kailangan ko nang umalis at hinihintay na ako nila mama sa bahay. Good bye, Audrey! Salamat ah."

"Hatid na kita sa labas, Salamat rin. Paalam ka kina Nanay."

They went to the kitchen where Nanay Via was cooking for dinner. Rizza said to Nanay Via that she has to leave and Nanay Via invited her for dinner but she declined. Nanay Via left the kitchen so she can come with them outside. After opening their main door, Audrey called their driver so that he can drive Rizza home. At first, Rizza declined the offer but Audrey insisted. After some minutes, Rizza already left. while going inside the house, Nanay Via was looking at Audrey and Audrey notices this. She asks her mom what was up. Her Nanay said that if she wants to talk later, they can do it after dinner, Nanay Via already went back to what she is cooking and Audrey was thinking that she needs to talk her mother about this. If anyone in the household knows Audrey more, it's her mom.

Patrick went home at exactly dinner time. He had a ton of work to catch-up because of his absences weeks ago. He came to their house and saw his parents already eating. He greeted his parents and already sat at the chair. They had a nice conversation while eating. When they got quiet, Patrick asked his parents if they have time to talk later. The couple looked at each and both agreed. They wondered what their son wants to talk about. Patrick already left the table when they talked about what happened. After dinner, both Patrick and Audrey went to the garden and veranda respectively and waited for their parents. After a while, Nanay Via went to the veranda with the coffee and hot choco she made for both of them.

"Thank you, Nay."

"Anak, may problema ba?"

"Wala naman po."

"Nay, may tanong po ako."

"Ano iyon?"

"Paghanga ba talaga itong nararamdaman ko?"

"Anak, pasensya ka na ha? Nakinig kasi ako sa usapan ninyo. Kaya narinig ko iyong mga sinasabi mo kay Rizza. At sa pagkakarinig ko, oo. Paghanga nga iyan."

"Eh, pero."

"'Nak, kilala kita. Huwag kang matatakot. Hindi masama ang paghanga. Ibig lamang sabihin nun ay marunong ka nang magpahalaga sa mga tao sa iyong paligid. Kagaya nga ng sabi ni Rizza, alam mo ang iyong priorities kaya alam kong mahahandle mo ng maayos ito. Kung hindi ka pa handa, sige, enjoyin mo lang. Sabi nga nila. ang pagkakaroon ng crush ang isa sa pinakamasayang mararamdaman ng isang tao. Nandito lang ako kung may mga tanong ka, okay?"

Audrey realized a lot from what her Nanay Via said. She can't think straight. She can never forget how grateful she is to have a mother like her. She used this chance to thank her for everything that she has done for her. They had a long conversation.

On the other hand, Patrick is already talking to his parents. He talked about what happened at the office today and opened about him missing their bonding moments. Both we're surprised because their son was not like that before. The Patrick they knew was lazy, "mainitin ang ulo" and always looking at the bad things of people. They were so happy of what happened tonight; especially his father. 

Audrey was happy to share everything with her mother. Nanay Via promised her that she will share this to her Tatay Pim. 

Patrick happily went to his room thinking of what happened with his parents but mostly, he was thinking about Audrey whom he didn't share to them. Both went to their respective rooms to go to sleep.

Patrick was about to go to bed when he suddenly received a message. From the message, his face was so opposite of what he was a while ago. He dropped his phone and sat down looking grumpy. His anger is at the highest level. He was about to text Audrey a good night when he received the message. He can't stop looking mad. He tried to calm down but he can't. This was heard by his mother who was just going to their room. Mama Delia went up to his son's room and opened the door seeing a man who looks angry. She came inside and asked, "Anak, anong problema? Bakit ka nagkaganyan? Kanina lang ang saya-saya mo ha? Ang gulo ng gamit mo." 

Patrick was silent for a moment. He can't speak and handed his phone to her. "Nag-text siya, Ma. Ulit." Mama Delia was surprised when she saw the text message. Mama Delia and Patrick were quiet in his room. Just thinking of that message they just received.