Chapter 3
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8 am was scheduled for the 1st meeting with Jayne's father new partner. Though she was not familiar, her dad assured her that his secretary will lead her and will train her very well. The secretary was with the Montefalco since the founding anniversary of the compay which started on 1980, her grand father is the founding owner.
"Montefalco and Del Mundo seats please" the secretary asked the receptionist on one of the Japanese Restaurant.
"What! Wait, who is the Del Mundo, I am meeting?" Jayne concerned.
"The old Del Mundo Maam, actually it was a meeting that the Chairman scheduled by himself".
"Oh I see", she felt relieved, she is not yet ready to face again the love of her life
who wounded her deeply.
The waiter led them to a private room, as she observed, the one inside left the shoe outside, she did the same and get a slipper on before going inside. She assume that they will seat on the floor.
"Hopefully, this meeting will not be last an hour". She is smiling as they entered the room while talking to her dad' s secretary.
"Good Morning Jayne,my wife...oh sorry, ex-wife". Reyn uttered as he was surprised as Jayne was.
Jayne cheeks was becoming more redish, and shocked ...
"Good Morning Sw.....sir, I supposed to meet the old Del Mundo, The Chairman asked me to come due to his illness." She was about to say sweetheart, that was her endearment to him,but thanks that she composed herself immediately.
"Oh, fancy meeting you here! My dad also has suddenly become ill so I am here instead of him." He replied while his eyes glued to her wife. Her smell wakes some of his nerve that he wanted to hug her tight. But her gesture made him think, how possible that she's with Montefalco trading. "Wait, did she marry a montefalco?".he asked himself.
"How are you related to the Chairman?" he asked to stopped his doubt.
"She is the only daughter of the Chairman, the Heiress of Montefalco Trading Company." the secretary continued.
"Wait!, how? for 3 years you never mentioned you are Montefalco, and besides, you are Dela Cruz..."
"Yes sir, she loved to use the maiden name of her mother when she's younger. Young Miss don't like to use her full name all the time". The secretary aswered as she observed the Young Miss uneasiness.
"We're here for business right? Please set aside personal matters of yours, we have a lot of appointments today", Jayne interupted the two.
The meeting was gone smoothly, their secretaries talked and merge was decided on a date will be chosen by the two chairman.
Without them knowing, the Chairman made the schedule for them to reconcile, 2 years ago Reyn father knew that he has a grandchild by Jayne's father. So the two folks planned the set-up and becoming more close as days goes by especially when their talking about their only grandchild. Without them knowing, the old folks were all together right now for the Del Mundo to meet their grandchild . They agree to make them together for the child's sake. And this meeting was the first step. They made them busy all day for the two family to enjoy the gatherings.
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Brix was informed by Jayne's mother before coming home. And he knew that they using him to make Reyn jealous. He was happy to help and besides he wants the best for her best friend. Airee went on picnic with her grandparents and Brix joined also. At the age of 3, Airee talks smoothly like an adult.
"Airee, these are your other mommyla and daddylo", Mr. Montefalco introduced her to the Del Mundo.
They both fake their illness to made the two together.
"Hi, My Name is Airee Montefalco, I'm 3 years old, my mommy is Jayne Montefalco." Airee introduced herself.
The two families were amazed by Airee.
"Hello, I'm Daddylo, may I carry you?" Mr. Del Mundo asked.
"Yes Daddylo,uhmm... Why do I have two daddylo and mommyla?" she questioned innocently.
They all laughed.
"Why princess, you don't like two daddylo and mommyla?" Mrs. Del Mundo asnwered.
"I do, and I want a daddy too" while smiling, she continued.
"I am here!" Brix cracked the silence.
"Since I have two daddylo, I want two daddy also", she replied smiling ear to ear.
"Do you want two mommy also" Brix questioned.
"No, I want my mommy Jayne alone, I love her so so much, I only want mommy to have someone to love her more like my two mommyla".
"I do Airee". Brix added. The old folks listening with a broken hearts.
"I know, but I want someone to make my mommy happier". She replied as she seems thinking deeply.
To stopped her centiments, Brix asked her if she want to swim, and she's happy to do it. The old folks was left with a serious talk planning to get the two together as soon as possible.
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