Four years later.
“Wala naman pong problema sa branches niyo, Ma’am. Actually, it’s doing good and may minor lang na problem but they are already solving it now. Dadarating po pala iyong in-order niyo from U.S tomorrow. Ipaderitso ko na po ba sa bahay ninyo?”
Ocean closed the files she was examining while listening to her assistant.
“Yeah. Could you fill me tomorrow until Monday?”
Napaayos ng salamin ang assistant at magsasalita na sana nang biglang bumukas ang pinto ng opisina ni Ocean.
“Mommy!”
A blooming smile stretched out on Ocean’s face. Her mood brightened as the person barged inside with a glowing face and ran towards her.
“Loreinne, ‘wag kang tatakbo ng mabilis.” Binuhat niya ito at hinalikan ang pisngi. The child giggled and circled her arms on her mother’s neck.
“I’m so
