Chapter 8
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Chapter 8
Santos
We're still here in the bed cuddling, I played with Rose's Hair while she embraces me
"The twin's birthday is coming, I want you to be there," she said all of a sudden, Tumingala sya sakin, ngumiti ako sakanya and rub her cheeks
"I won't miss it," I said to her, I come down and face her gave her a torrid kiss when I heard her tummy rumble napatawa ako.
"Hungry na babe?" pang aasar ko, that made her blush, I chuckle "let me feed you" we got up and got dressed.
We went straight to the kitchen, Rose sat at the counter. Nilabas ko ang manok sa aking reff, buti na lang at na ibaba ko ito kaninang umaga sa freezer. I prepare the breading.
"Fried chicken?" she asked
"Yup!" I said emphasizing the P. I place the chicken in the hot oil and fry it. After I fried all of it I placed it in front of her, nilantakan naman nito agad, she must work up an appetite because of what happened earlier, may crumbs pa itong naiwan sa gilid ng bibig nito, I brushed it off using my thumb, she gave me a sweet smile and continue eating.
We were both eating when my phone rang, it was my secretary. I excuse myself before answering it.
"Good Afternoon Atty. Santos, I will send the cases and your schedule to your email, will you come tomorrow?" she asked
"Yes I will be there thank you, I'll see you" I hang up the phone and continue eating
"Who was that?" Rose asked
"Secretary ko, I'll be returning to work tomorrow," I said
"I forgot na naka leave ka because of the Incident" she sounded a little sad, I touch he cheeks and rub it a little
"Hey don't be upset, I am fully recovered so don't worry okay" she smiled at me and we continue eating, after eating Rose decided to go home since she still needs to fetch the kids from school
I decided to review my cases, napahilot ako sa sentido ko. looks like I would have a stressful week.
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Navarro
I'm here now at Red Carpet Events for the twins Birthday, were discussing the theme of the party, the twins came up with a jungle theme since both of them love animals. we'll hold it in Avari since we have banquet halls in there. After finalizing the party I decided to go to a small cafe near the hotel, I ordered Ice coffee since it's too hot outside.
I sat near the window, while sipping my drink I received a message from George, she's working with a new case kaya di sya nakasama sa Red Carpet, but she promised me that she will finish the case before the twins birthday, that will be 2 weeks from now.
"I missed you, Babe, so stressful here. can't wait to see you"- George
I smiled while reading it. I was about to call her when I noticed a man sat in front of me when I looked up it was George's father.
"Good Afternoon Ms. Navarro, can we talk," he asked seriously, I just nodded.
before speaking he ordered an espresso and asked me if I would like dessert which I refuse
"You know George is my firstborn and she's our only daughter" Paninimula nya. " My wife and I were so young when George come into our lives, I wanted to abort her since Theodora was still in college but Theodora kept the baby without me knowing. The first 2 years of George I wasn't there with them but one day I saw Theodora again with our baby, at that moment I said to myself that I'll do the right thing" pag k-kwento nito.
"Mr. Santos.." wika ko. " I feel bad for you"
Natahimik ito
"I don't know what you want from me, but I have a feeling that after this conversation you'll end up saying that I should stay away from her- although I won't do that since I truly have a feeling for your daughter," I said "I feel bad for you and your wife because you fail to do your job as a parent"
"The point is she's confused, both of you are"
"Loving someone is not confusing Sir, it's no different from other genders. it has the same feeling, the excitement, and the butterflies, love is love. I know you love George as much I do and as a parent won't you protect your children with all of your life, to love them with all of our heart?"
He was speechless
"George is a wonderful person, she even risks her life for me and my kids and I know deep inside you, you're as wonderful as her since you're her parents, hindi pa huli ang lahat. She may not say it to me but I know she needs you. "
"All along I was wrong" Malungkot na saad ni Mr. Santos. "Napakahirap lang tanggapin.."
"I know," I said. "But it would never change the fact that she is still your daughter"
He fell silence
"I regret everything I did in the past, I'm sorry about the things I said before," he said "and I want to thank you for being there for her and I want to make things right, thank you for your time, Ms. Navarro"
Napatango ako, we didn't even finish our coffee. he offered me a ride to my hotel which I refuse since it's a 3-minute walk in the cafe. we bid our goodbye.
I just realized that my feelings for George are deeper now, I am in love with her and the thought of it draw a smile on my face, I can't wait to see her.
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