The Last Teardrop (TS3)

Chapter 26

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"Your son is really doing great in your business. Ilang buwan pa lang siyang umuupong CEO pero malaki na ang naging pag-angat ng sales ng kompanya niyo."

Tahimik lang kaming kumakain habang nag-uusap si Dad at Mr. Chen. Paminsan-minsan, nagsasalita rin sina Tita Monica at si Mrs. Chen pero mas nangingibabaw ang tinig ng dalawang lalaki.

Augusto and his sister were silently eating too. Mukhang college student pa lang ang kapatid ni Augusto based on her physical appearance.

"It's really my passion, Sir. I mean, I grew up looking forward to run the company my family worked hard. This is what I actually enjoyed doing." Magalang na sagot ni Augusto matapos ibaba ang chopsticks sa plato.

He looked so intimidating with the way he speaks and the way he sits. It's like he knew what he's doing and everything he's saying. Kumbaga sa debate, mukhang handang-handa at maraming dalang bala.

"That's great. My daughters here are also like you. They were both doing great in the company. And are very dedicated in what they're doing." Dad glanced at us with his wide smile. Nakangiti rin ang mag-asawang Chen samantalang tipid na ngiti ang namutawi kay Tita Monica.

"I'm actually not surprised about Juliana, Sir. She's been so dedicated with her craft since then. By the way, she's my blockmate when we were in college. She's our batch president so everyone knew how hardworking she is." Augusto smirked and glanced at Juliana, who obviously forced a smile.

"I didn't know about that. Juliana didn't mention." Dad looked at my sister with his questioning eyes.

"Uh...", she cleared her throat and stretched her lips in a convincing smile. "I almost forgot, Dad."

Pakiramdam ko nakahinga nang maluwag si Juliana nang lubayan siya ng pinag-uusapan. I heard her took a deep breath on my side and I noticed that she hasn't eaten her food yet.

Nawala nga lang ang atensyon ko sa kapatid nang biglang marinig ang pangalan ko. Agad na nabaling ang paningin ko kay Daddy na nakangiti habang may sinasabi kay Mr. Chen.

"Her designs were very in demand this days. We even supplied furnitures in Brunei because their king liked her designs." My heart was flattered when I heard how proud Dad was while he's telling that achievement to Mr. Chen.

Para akong tumama sa lotto sa sobrang saya nang tanawin ako ni Dad mula sa upuan niya. There's a proud smile creeping on his lips.

"Yeah, I heard that from the other customers. That's also the reason why I offered this collaboration with your company. We could supply you the raw materials and we will use your company's designs. That will be a win-win situation for both of us since the sales will be devided fifty-fifty for our companies. What can you say?"

"That will be a great help for our company, Mr. Chen. Aside from that, it would be a great avenue for Kelsey to broaden her skills." Dad glanced at me.

"My son, Augusto, will coordinate with your company regarding this collaboration. Miss Kelsey, I hope you'll work it out with my son. This project might bring both our companies to more collaborations in the future." Mr. Chen smiled at me, as if expecting a positive feedback from me.