Three Men Plus She (Completed)

23 - GC Topic

Maybe because of excitement in his coming meet-up with his favorite author, Gabriel's started his work week with a very vibrant mood and everyone at work noticed a different glow in their President.

His excitement increases when the Chairman approved his requested day off at the last day of the work week without questions asked. "Siguro nga mas magandang mag-recharge ka muna before you start the training for Elizabeth," was the only statement he heard from his grandfather when he requested for one day vacation leave.

He was thankful that the Chairman did not asked for the reason of his vacation leave because if the old man did, Gabriel is certain that he will tell a lie. He does not want his grandfather to know his meet-up with one of the JACP's new author yet, because he is not certain how his grandfather will take such action.

He does not want to be left behind as his brother Yago already met the girl he is smitten with while he has not. And he thinks that this coffee date with Lily will give him and his brother a fair fight.

"Boss Gab, Sir Franco called, and he was asking if you were able to see the draft of the yearly magazine. Na-email na daw nya sa iyo last night and he is requesting na baka pwedeng i-prioritize nyo daw yung review before he send it to the office of the chairman," Norma said while he is scouting for a nice and cozy restaurant where he could bring Lily after their coffee date.

"Tell my brother, he does not have to pass it through you, Norma. He could ask me straight about his request," Gabriel said.

"Boss, sabi ni Sir Franco, kanina pa raw sya tumatawag sa iyo pero hindi ka sumasagot," Norma said and that is the only time he checked on his phone and saw five missed calls from his brother Franco.

"Okay na, Norma, I will just call him after I check on the draft of the magazine," Gabriel said. "You may leave now. Thanks," he added.

Gabriel immediately opens his email to check on the draft of the annual magazine. He smiles wide upon seeing how impressive the edition of the magazine is. His grandfather is correct in choosing Franco to lead this year's annual magazine. And he has not doubt how good his brother on his craft. Franco's creativeness often unleashed whenever he is inspired, and he wonders who gave him the inspiration to come up with this impressive edition of the annual magazine.

His eyes got stuck on the photo of him and his siblings together with the JAGC Chairman. If he does not know that the men standing behind the old man are siblings, he will think that this picture was photoshopped. He smiles remembering that people can only identify who is who among them through their dimples.

Another photo captured his attention, a photo of Emily in a casual wear wearing a beautiful smile. Franco was able to capture her best angle. This girl is not just a pretty face she has charm and substance, no wonder my brothers and my grandfather are fond of her. But he is sure that his Lily is better than this Emily. For several weeks that he and Lily were chatting with each other, his admiration to this lady soars high each time they end their talk.

While he has those thoughts a hang-out message suddenly pops up on his screen. His hands are trembling while he tinkers on his laptop to reply to Lily's message.

"Good afternoon, Lily. What's up?" he asked.

"Naistorbo ba kita?" Emily asked back.

"No really, I am just reviewing something about work," Gabriel replied.

"Naku sorry naman, naistorbo nga kita," Emily responded.

"Hindi ka istorbo, Lily. May kailangan ka ba?" Gabriel asked.

"Later na lang, ituloy mo na yang trabaho mo, hindi naman masyadong importante," Emily replied.

"Parang hindi naman ganon, you will not pop-up abruptly if your concern is not important," Gabriel responded. "Tell me what I can do for you," he added.