She Used To Be Mine

Chapter 2: My Beloved Amana

He looks at the twins rushing to get out of the car. "See you at home father!", the twins shouted to their father while they took off toward the school's door. When they have finally reached the door they turned and waved to him which he returned with a smile. In a couple of seconds, the twins are surrounded by their friends, but Zeeno did not leave 'till they're both inside

Soon, they were out of his sight, he then turned towards Lux, "Let's be on our way." Lux just nodded in return and started driving away. Zeeno stared at the school's fleeting figure, for memories always come back to him as this is the same school he attended.

Zeeno laid his head back, "Memories indeed", he sighed. He then close his eyes and let himself relax for the rest of the car ride. With the slowing of the car, he recollected himself. They came to a full stop at the front of all of Zeeno's hard work.

Lux rushed to the back door to open it for Zeeno, he stepped out of the car, and with the second stomp of his foot, Lux bowed and bid him well for the rest of the day. Zeeno's security was already there and one took whatever was in his hand as he walks toward the building.

Everybody greeted him as he passed them and he just smiled and nodded to them all. They were all in awe and grateful to have such a kind CEO, however as soon as the elevator door closed they went on their conversation. Especially the women. They were zoning over him, one said, "His wife would be so lucky.", another said, "That would be me."

The bickering did not stop, Lux hushed them saying, "If you have time to bicker then make those heels and hands move at the same time." They began to scatter and went back to their work, however, those conversations aren't left unheard of.

Ding! 

The elevator door opened and Javier was greeted once again by his secretary, he bids his salutations and went straight to his office.

Peace has now welcomed him. He looked at his desk filled with papers, but the photos were where his hand headed to. The twins' photos. "They're doing so well now, Amana", he placed the photo back and reached for the other with him wrapping his arm around a woman who was carrying the twins.

He was talking to her as if she was right next to him, "Every day Sandra grows just like you. She has your eyes and beauty, she's kind, understanding, creative, supportive, and strong, and Zach. Zach is doing great. His love for sports is as equal as his focus on his studies. I guess he got that from me." Still holding the photo he closed his eyes remembering the time he met Amana.

RRRRRIIIIINNNNGGGGGG!!!

The bell signaled that it was the start of Zeeno's freshman year in high school, with his schedule, on one hand, he opened the classroom door with the other. The moment he was inside he searched for his best friend. He saw him and called his name as he went towards where he is, "Ciel!" This caught his friend's attention and he motioned Zeeno to sit next to him. 

     "Hey, Zeeno, how's your vacation? I heard that your father took you guys on a trip to the Philippines?", Ciel was interested in the happenings on Zeeno's vacation for that was one of the countries that he wishes to visit. Zeeno happily shared with his friends how the trip went on and before he ends he suggested to Ciel, " Maybe next time, I'll ask father if you could come with us."

They were still listening to each others' vacation stories when the door opened and revealed her to him. Eyes that were filled with kindness, a beautiful face, and a hair with the most beautiful brown that curls at the end. Zeeno's first taught was she was really beautiful, but he wasn't the type to rush to conclude about his feelings.

      "Amana!" someone called out to her, she went to her friend about to tell how her vacation might have gone however, the teacher entered the room.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

This has caused Zeeno to stop from his recalling, it was his assistant at the door. He had come to inform him, "Mr. Javier, they are now ready and waiting for you in the meeting room. It's the quarterly meeting, sir, one you must not miss."

Zeeno gently placed back the pictures on their respected places, stood up, brush his coat, and fixed it as if he had dramatically messed it, and took a deep breath before opening the door. "Everyone is ready sir."