"Please help me welcome, our COO and President of Salonga Group of Companies... Mr. Anthony Salonga" nakangiting pagpapakilala ng emcee kay Anton habang marahan itong lumalakad patungo sa stage.
The emcee step aside after giving the microphone to Anton as he faced the staffs of their company, close friends, relatives, and his family as he ready gather all of his courage to smile and speak in front of many people about his welcoming address for today's special event, their company's 45th anniversary.
"Good evening everyone.... This past year has been a happy and successful year in some many ways. It has been defined by a kaleidoscope of happy memories, supportive friendships and enduring relationships. Of course there have also been some paths that may have been slightly more difficult to travel together. Yet in spite and despite the odd stumbling blocks along the way - we have traveled through yet another year - together, supportive, encouraging and enduring. And as we take the time to express our gratitude for a fantastic year gone by - we turn expectantly to the year that lies ahead.
We look forward to another wonderful year - a time to build and strengthen forged relationships even further; a time to create and cherish even more shared memories and a time filled with dreams that are brought ever closer and milestones - whatever they may be - achieved.
Uwaaah! Uwaaah!
Lea couldn't take it she couldn't understand what her Kuya Anton is saying because Alexandria has been throwing tantrums when her Kuya Anton handed the baby to her Ate Alexis who couldn't even stop her daughter from crying.
"Lumabas muna kayo, Manang. Nakakahiya pinagtitinginan na tayo ng tao" sambit ni Alexis at ibinigay si Alexandria sa yaya nito.
Susundan na sana ni Lea ang yaya ni Alexandria papalabas ng function room nang hinawakan siya ng mommy niya "Where you think you're going Carmen?"
"I need to pee Ma" Lea lied as she excused herself from the people on their table at tsaka sinundan ang Nanay Rose niya papalabas ng function room.
Tonight, as we celebrate SGC's anniversary, I value even more, the special people that we are able to share this occasion with. It doesn't matter where you go in life or what you achieve, or what you do - what matters most is who you have beside you along the way! The night is still young I hope you enjoy the rest of the night.
And before I end my speech, I want to thank you guys for being beside us this past year...and may you be ever near in the years ahead." narinig niyang sambit ng Kuya Anton niya habang papalabas siya ng function room.
"Nay!" pagtawag ni Lea sa Nanay Rose niya nang makita niya ito na abala sa pagpapatahan kay Alexandria.
"Lea? Anong ginagawa mo dito anak?"
"Hinanap ko po kasi kayo eh, pero hindi ko po kayo makita. Bakit nandito po kayo kasama si Alex?"
"Nagaalburuto kasi ang isang to, mukhang nairita si Ma'am Alexis dahil kahit anong gawin niya ayaw tumahan kaya pinalabas niya kami para daw hindi maabala ang mga tao sa loob" pagpapaliwanag ni Manang Rose kay Lea habang sinasayaw-sayaw niya si Alexandria.
Lea sighed "Kumain ka na ba Nay?"
"Mimi... Mimi" sambit ni Alexandria habang nagpapakuha kay Lea dahilan para tumigil ang ikot ng mundo ni Lea "Mimi"
Napabalik sa ulirat si Lea nang marinig niyang magsalita ulit si Alexandria at nang mapansin niyang nagpapakuha ito ay kinuha niya ito. Alexandria stop crying as Lea start cuddling her daughter hanggang sa makatulog ito.
"For sure kung buhay pa yung anak mo ngayon Lei nasisigurado kong magiging mabuti kang ina" nakangiting puna ni Manang Rose.
Ngumiti lang si Lea ng matipid at pinagmasdan si Alexandria, ang anak niya na inaakala ng lahat na anak ng Kuya Anton niya.
Ang anak na kailangan niyang abandunahin para maitaguyod ang sarili niya sa mga maling desisyun na ginawa niya sa buhay niya.
To Be Continued.....
BINABASA MO ANG
Between the Lines
Fanfic"Sometimes the only place you find shelter and comfort is in your heart. Which is very tricky when at the same time it feels like falling apart"
