Never Have Love At All (Las Mujeres Fuertes Series #1)

CHAPTER 02

It's almost 5 when I finished getting ready. I'm wearing a white fitted maxi dress that just ended up below my knees and paired it with beige pumps. I let my hair down and put a little pins on it just to add some look.

We will have a dinner outside since Dad wants to celebrate his successful deal on his investors. I know how much hard work Dad put in there. Lagi siyang nagk-kwento. He always says na it's hard but he loves what he is doing.

He said passion over anything else but sadly not all people can choose passion. When things get rough, we need to be practical. Kahit sa pangarap, especially sa mga upcoming colleges, making decision on what career will you pursue needs a lot of time to decide.

It's passion vs. practicality.

Nakakalungkot minsan na hindi enough ang means natin to pursue our passion. But remember, God closed that door for the meantime. He maybe let us take another path and explore until we finally get the chance to pursue what our heart wants.

I do believed that, every close doors opens millions of best opportunities for us.

"You ready, honey?" Tita Beth asked as she opened my door to check me.

I smiled and nodded. I get my small handbag to pair with my dress. "Opo, Tita. Aalis na po ba?"

She nodded kaya naman sabay narin kaming bumaba. Ryle and Vern were already outside, waiting for us. Tita Beth smiled and kissed both of her son. Like, super proud Mama!

"Look at them, Tallinn! Ang g-gwapo, right?" Tita said and chuckled lightly.

Vern rolled his eyes. Napatawa tuloy ako ng mahina. Nilingon niya ako at sinimangutan. I squared my shoulder and pointed out the car. He went in then I went next. Ryle will drive, nasa shotgun seat si Tita Beth while Vern and I at the back.

Vern is simply wearing a light blue button down polo shirt tuck-in in his black pants. His hair is on push back. He looks so cute and a well grown man at the same time! But, hey, he is just ten. I want him to stay young if p-pwede lang! Meanwhile, Ryle is wearing a faded ripped jeans and a black button down polo shirt, naka-bukas ang dalawang butones nito sa taas and he is also wearing a metal necklace like mine. He's always with his wrist watch, kasi he feels naked daw without it. Medyo magulo rin ang buhok niya. On the other hand, Tita Beth is wearing a simple floral dress, a typical look for sophisticated Mom. Damn, she's hot and all.

"You guys looks all good!" Tita Beth broke the silence.

Vern make face. "Mom! That's awkward. Nakakahiya, ikaw lang din po ang nagsasabi niyan, e."

"What? Don't you agree that you are all pretty good-looking? Ang dami kayang nagsasabi na ang gwapo niyo and I will forever be proud 'no!" She smirked.

"Well, don't brag it, Mom. It's kinda awkward," Ryle said, sighing.

Napatawa ako. Tita Beth looked at me and squared her shoulder.

"They are really weird. Well, si Tallinn nalang ang good-looking, kayong boys, no!"

"She's indeed pretty." Ryle said.

Vern agreed. "Sa true lang!"

"Wow," I chuckled, natatawa lang din ako sa words ni Vern. "You guys are making me blush!" I joked.

I saw Ryle smirking. Inirapan ko siya ng magtama ang mata namin sa rearview mirror.

In no time, we arrived at the restaurant that Dad had reserved for us. The butler welcomed us and lead us to our table. Dad is seated there and looked so lonely, kanina pa siguro siya. I kissed his cheek and hugged him too.