Greis and Rum (COMPLETED)

3- Welcome

There are a lot of things I have to finish this day dahil kailangan. I have been signing papers since 12 pm noon for our new contractors and suppliers. I've been reviewing contracts with my Attorney in pursuing my new project which was proposed to me by Mr. Arquino.  Hindi naman nakakapagod but to think na wala rin akong ibang gagawin ay ibinubuhos ko na dito lahat ng lakas ko.

I think my heart stopped beating for a whole second as I thumped in surprise. Rum was calling me on my MacBook via FaceTime call.

What does he want?

(Greis, kanina pa kita tinatawagan sa cellphone mo pero hindi ka sumasagot.) Bungad niya pagkaanswer ko ng call, "Duh because I'm busy?" nagpatuloy ako sa pagbabasa while his face was registered on my screen, "What do you need?"

(Kailangan ko ng magbabantay sa aso ko.) he looked serious as he was fixing his wristwatch. I had the chance to notice how perfect his nose is, okay din. But about his dog—how do you take care of a dog again? I only had one dog in my entire existence so far. A Pomeranian and was very easy to handle but that was way back when I was 8, masyado akong nasaktan noong nawala siya and never in my life would I ever like to experience the same pain. "So?" tanging naisagot ko.

(Pumunta ka sa bahay ko at alagaan mo siya. Dalawang gabi lang naman.)

"Bakit? Saan ka ba, Rum?"

(Boss.) he cleared his throat to address my mistake. I rolled my eyes, "San ka po ba, boss?" I repeated.

(Pupunta ako sandali ng Baler.) ah okay

"Pano mo ibibigay sakin?" Tanong ko. Eh sa dami ng trabaho ko here, I don't think kakayanin kong dumayo pa sa kung saan man ang bahay niya dahil ako ang agrabyado. Coding yung dalawang sasakyan ko so magtataxi ako? Alas singko na ng hapon kaloka o, "I don't have my car right now dahil coding." and then I came up with an idea.

"Sunduin mo ko, Boss."

(Are you kidding? I'd be late.)

"Boss, baka mapahamak ako no pag pinacommute mo ko. Siyempre gabi na ako mauuwi nun kasi susunduin ko aso mo tas iuuwi ko pa. Diba?" I could see the effectivity of my plan. Guilt tripping him was the best way for him to agree knowing that he has a heart to help, abusuhin ko lang. I was laughing in the inside when he was silently debating with the other sides of him. I grinned and looked down as if I was still doing my work, "Pero dahil importante nga yang work mo ay sige, ayos lang. I'll manage."

He shook his head (Wag! Wag, wag—I'll pick you up na lang. Sana di traffic.) He whispered the last part.

Pigil na pigil ang tawa ko sakto kasi Rush hour. Sana umabot ka sa appointment mo sa Baler, boss.

Oh gago ganti ng api. Gusto ko pahirapan siya sa paraang ganyan muna kasi ang hirap magpahirap sa kaniya bilang hindi kami masyadong nagkikita. Then, before I knew it natapos ko na rin ang mga pipirmahan but still a few pages to review parin . Patuloy ang pagtanggap ko ng recommendations for better supplies dahil nga I'm planning to turn this massive project into another magnificent masterpiece with a lot of new touches. I couldn't deny the fact that I have a huge impact on architecture and arts dahil sa nakikita kong may nagfafabricate ng designs na tulad sa akin. But beyond that, I still want to learn more about arts—Rome is the best place kaya mula bata ako hanggang ngayon pangarap parin na magtungo doon. Basta may mag-aalaga lang kay Teten at matapos tong bagong sisimulan pa lang na project ko ay sigurado aalis ako and that's a really long long time pa.