First Love of A Royal Prince (Wattys 2018)

Untitled Part 42

"Arrissa, dear are you awake now?"

"Yes, Mom, why?" I asked her.

"Breakfast is ready, dear. Your Dad is waiting for you, impatiently." The door of my room opened and her head peered at me.

"Alright, Mom. Let me just get my things and bag." I turned away from her and started to gathered my things. 

"Okay, dear." She said and closed the door. Bumaba na rin naman ako sa hagdan nang makuha ko na ang mga kailangan ko para sa trabaho.

"Good morning, Dad! Good morning, Mom!" I made a beeline to my Dad and kissed his cheek. I did the same to Mom.

"Good morning, baby. Have a seat and let's start eating. I know na nagmamadali ka na namang pumasok dyan sa trabaho mo." Panimula ni Daddy. Naupo naman ako sa kaliwang side niya at nilagay sa katabi kong upuan ang mga gamit ko.

"Dad, my friends trusted me to run our store." I reasoned out. I started to fill my plate with bacons and eggs. The helper filled my glasses with orange juice and water.

"Thanks." The helper nodded her head.

"Where's Nanay, Mom?" I looked at my Mother who's busy filling my Dad's plate. She putted down the serving spoon first before answering me.

"Nirarayuma daw, anak. I told her to relax today." 

"She didn't go to the Doctor, Mom?" I frowned.

"Anak, kilala mo naman 'yang Nanay mo, hanggat kaya niya ay hindi magpapadala sa Doctor iyan." She sighed and sipped her coffee.

"I'll talk to her when I get back home, later." I said with finality.

"Yes," Mom nodded her agreement. "Talk to her. Sa iyo lang naman nakikinig 'yan eh."

"Then let's go back to you, my baby. Learn to relax a little bit, darling. You can ask for our help to manage the Café." Dad said, worry was lacing his voice.

"Dad, I can do it. Wala po masyadong ginagawa sa store kaya naka-focus ako sa Café ngayon. I'm thankful that Miss is really understanding. She gave me a full report for our monthly sales." Mom and Dad hummed their agreement. Before they can answer, we heard a bark.

"Ooohh! Hello, my little cretin." An animal came barreling the room. With excited barks and tail wagging, my baby came to me.

"Baby, little isn't a good description with that dog of yours." Dad shook his head and returned to read his newspaper.

I didn't mind Dad and turned my attention to the creature who's patiently waiting for me.

"Oooh. Who's a good boy?" He answered me with an excited bark. I combed his fur with my fingers.

"You are. Yes, you are, my little boy." I patted his head and gave him a bits of bacon. I looked at my watch and saw that I need to go to work.

"Oops. Got to go." I made a last sipped on my juice and water then stood up. Isinabit ko ang bag sa balikat and ang iba kong mga gamit ay dala-dala ko. 

"Bye, Dad." I kissed his cheek, again and he kissed my forehead in return. I kissed Mom on her cheek, too. 

"Come home before dinner, dear?" Mom requested.

"Certainly, Mom." I winked her.

I looked at Sulkie who's busy with the bacon I gave to him. "Bye, Sulkie!" I walked at our garage and made way to my car. I put my things on the passenger's seat and started the engine.