Chapter 1
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5 years after...
"Well what can I say you are the savior after all. " Carlie beamed gladly at me. My heart is still beating fast like any moment it will break out of my chest. I still can't believe that I saved our account. There's been a fraudulent act in our company and our clients were of course very furious and deciding if the can still entrust their business on us.
I tried to talked to them with an honest heart and I just can't believe they still gave us another chance. During the meeting I only thought of the people working in this account. Everyday they risk their lives coming to work round the clock and even during holidays without complaining. They sacrifice their family time just to come to work and since we follow US calendar, holidays in the Philippines aren't no work but just we get either double pay or 30% additional pay.
I know as an operation manager, I will not lose my job but I will just be transferred into a different account if in case the current one would be pulled out from the company. But I thought of the people and their family that needed their support. It doesn't mean that a single person's mistake should make everyone suffer. I smiled at my ever bestfriend Carlie.
"Im still nervous you know. Its very nerve cracking." I smiled at him. My hands are still shaking at the moment.
"Thank you. It means a lot to me." Carlie beamed at me and hugged me. He is the Senior Account Manager of this retail account that we are handling.
"And for that I'll treat you my favorite girl and of course my favorite nephew Shilo for dinner later. Your chosen restaurant." He proudly announced and lift his LV bag . I grinned like a child at him. He really played a big part in my life and with my precious boy Shilo. He'll be very excited once I call him later.
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"Mommy I want to have banana split later on okay?" Shilo, as we walk to the restaurant to dine in. Shilo never miss it to the world. I nodded and he flashed the most handsome smile he never fail to show when he gets what he wants. I don't even know where he gets his addiction to that particular dessert.
An idea crossed my mind but tried to flush it out my mind.
Well he is a kid... Its ice cream! No kid would be able to resist ice cream.
I over think too much!
"I was never wrong Shilo. Your father is a monkey!" Carlie joked while we are ordering but then regretted his slip of a tongue. I looked at him with a warning sign but I know it was too late.
I want to punch him for bringing up the forbidden subject. I sighed and looked at my young handsome boy. Longing is plastered across his face.
I looked at Carlie and he mouthed "sorry" and then caress my son's head.
"Baby...."
He raised his head and I was directly looking at his striking gray eyes full of sadness that a while ago was full of excitement for his favorite dessert. I hugged my son. I really it hate when he looks so down like this. I really need to have a serious talk with Carlie and his big mouth.
"My dad isnt a monkey right?" He asked softly and I want to control my laugh though I know he just don't want to open the topic cause he knows I don't like talking about it. I shook my head ang hug my precious boy.
"And for that I will treat my favorite nephew his favorite banana split with vanilla,chocolate and strawberry icecream on top everytime he wants one, pinky promise." Carlie trying to save the evening. Shilo's eyes suddenly twinkled with delight as what he had heard and did a pinky promise to Carlie.I sighed with relief.
We sat on the sofa chairs that Shilo love to sit on after ordering.
"Oppss. I think my son forgot something". I said looking at Shilo. He look at his hands with shock and he smiled sheepishly. Oh my adorable son!
He slide his way out of the sofa.
"Would you like me to accompany you to the wash room?" I smiled. He nodded adorably. We held hands as we go to the wash room.
I looked at my son adoringly while washing his hands. I am very lucky to have him. God give him to me and made everything thing alright for me. I dont know what to do if I don't have him. He's my angel. I smiled contentedly. I don't need anything in my life but him and I'll do anything to bring him comfortable life.
"Im sorry mister." Shilo said that made me wake up from my reverie. I bent down and looked at my son who just stopped shaking his hand to get the water off then looked at the person he accidentally got wet.
"Im so sor----
I held my breath when I got the view of the person. I suddenly felt something stirred inside me and I felt a bit nervous when I notice he's looking intently at Shilo.
Gray eyes to gray eyes.....
No it cant be!
- Writer
