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Second Encounter

Iya's POV

I went to the mall where I bumped Sir Greggy hoping that I can see him again. I wanna ask him. If Hindi ako sasagutin nila Mommy then I will do my move. I don't know bakit napaka eager kong mag-seek eh Hindi ko naman sya priority, Hindi ko rin naman sya kailangan , Hindi ko alam kung may makukuha akong sagot. Pero Ewan ko. Hindi ko na rin ma gets sarili ko.

Nag stroll muna ako sa Mall and bought some stuffs para Hindi magtaka si Mama Meldy. She insisted to come with me but I said no. So pinahatid nya nalang ako sa driver nya. I told Kuya Jepoy na magtetext nalang ako if magpapasundo na ako.

Lord please guide me. Sana makita  ko pa rin sya. Please give me a sign lord. If makikita ko sya today it means you gave this task for me. And if not then I'll stop..

I decided to order some snacks. Para Hindi ako magutom and para Hindi ako ma bored. It's 3:30 pm so I still have enough time to wait.. Come on magpakita kana.. Kasi Hindi ako matatahimik.

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It's currently 4:55 seems like Hindi talaga para saakin ito. I was about to leave when a tall man appeared on my sight. Not so tall pero mas matangkad pa sakin.

I lifted my head and to my surprise it was him! The man I've been waiting for a couple of hours. Omayghad ano bang sasabihin ko? Halaaaa shetttt ano baaa. Mag-isip ka Celestia.

"Uhm excuse me Sir! I hope you dont mind but can I have like a 30 mins talk? I just wanna ask you a question." I said controlling my voice because halata naman na kinakabahan ako no!.
"Oh you're the girl last day? The one who unintentionally bumped me. It's a pleasure Miss." He said. I motioned him to sit on the vacant seat..

"Uhm okay how should I start this... Uhm I just wanna ask you po Sir If do you have any connections with my Family?" I asked.
"Oh I mean, I wont ask naman po if Wala akong motibo. Its just bakit po kilala kayo ni Momskie and bakit nyo rin po sya kilala." I added. Ganito akong tao eh straight forward talaga. Talagang direct to the point.

"Loosen a bit young lady. I am Gregorio Maria Araneta III. I own a company." He said. Bat ganun Hindi mayabang Ang pagkakasalita nya

Oh shoot nakalimutan Kong mag introduce ng pangalan ko.
" I am Maria Celestia Georgina Grasya Marcos. Grand daughter of the former President Ferdinand Marcos" I said And offered a handshake which he accepted.

He almost choked when I told him my name. Confirmed may connection 'to sa family namin. " Uhm as I observed Kasi last day my Momskie's reaction was kinda strange. Parang sinindihan Yung pwet nya pagkakita nya po sa inyo" I said.

"Okay, so Imee is your Mom?" He asked . Nako andami rin palang tanong nito.
"No, she's my aunt. My mom's name is Irene" I said which made him flabbergasted..

"Uhm let's just say na I am a part of your family's past. I'm sorry miss but I have to go" he said and without any hesitation he left me astonished from what he said.

A part of my family's past?. Now iba na naman ba ang aalamin ko? Naguguluhan ako. The photo that Mama Meldy didn't allow me to see . Is that the possible answer?? Omg I am near to my conclusion.. I texted Kuya Jepoy to pick me up and ibaba nya nalang ako diretso sa bahay namin.

Minutes have passed and finally I saw the car na. I immediately hop in. And told Kuya Jepoy na magmaneho ng mabilis. I actually know the right person who can help me with this problem..

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I'm already in my room I took off my clothes and took a quick bath. It's almost getting dark I'm pretty sure nay moment from now nasa bahay na si Mom.

After taking a bath I decided na bumaba para mag prepare ng makakain..
I'll cook adobo and I'll bake some brownies for desserts!

I sautéd the garlic and onion. Then I gently put the pork! Hinay hinay para Hindi tumalsik Ang oil.. I let it fry muna then I added water and seasonings. While waiting for the Adobo and brownies to cook. I immediately ran to my room to get my clothes. Ipapasabay ko nalang Kay Manang..

I handed it to Manang. But she called me again.. Meron daw piece of paper na nahulog sa damit ko baka daw important. I opened the crumpled paper

"14 11 14 14 54". That's the exact thing that was written on the paper. I took a picture of it and throw it on the bin.
Sino kayang naglagay nun?Si Sir Greggy kaya? Ano bang meaning nito?

Aistttt stop Overthinking Celestia. I told myself and continued cooking.
"Hmmm, Ang bango naman! Mana ka talaga saakin anak. Maganda na magaling pang magluto." It's Mommy.

"Ngek takot ka nga sa oil eh! Kay Mama Meldy ko kaya namana ang pagiging magaling magluto." I said and gave her a beso.

"Ay ganun? Sya Nanay mo? Sige dun kana?" She said. Aba nagseselos.
"Omayghad finally, salamat po at pinagbigyan mo rin ako. Sige po aayusin ko lang po yung mga clothes ko. At isa pa po pakitapos nalang din po ng niluluto ko... Byeeeee" I said. HAHAHAHAH I love teasing my Mom. Ang cute nya Kasi pag nagseselos.

"Ay aba? Talaga naman? Waw ha? Celestia dito kana" she said ay mukhang pagod to wag nalang nating asarin baka sa labas ako makatulog..

"Ayyy sorry po I thought you're joking, love youuu" I said and planted small kisses on her cheeks.

" Love you too. Ano ba niluluto mo?" She asked
"Wow adobo? And brownies?. Wow my baby is improving na. Parehas kayo ng timpla ng Mama Meldy mo! Sa kanya ka nga talaga nag mana sa pagluluto. Pero sa ganda? Excuse me ako ang pinakamaganda sa lahi natin no!" She said.. HAHAHAHAHAAH myghadddd Mommy Ang kulitttt..

"Ay dyan po ako tututol. Before nung Hindi pa ako nag eexist Ikaw Ang pinaka-pretty pero nung  nasilang ako. Aba nasaakin na Ang corona" I said and we both laugh.. Moments like this is the best. Siguro magiging best pa'to kung nandito si Dad at Yung mga Kuya ko. Sayang naman..

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After eating I told Mom that I'm going to sleep in my room. Kasi may gagawin pa ako..  After doing some paperworks I rested my back on a cloud-like bed. Hinihintay Kong dalawin ako ng antok..

Then I suddenly remember the numbers that was written on the paper. Possible kayang si Sir Greggy ang naglagay nun?  Is this a clue?..

"14 11 14 14 54". I tried decoding it. Until...

To be continued.

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Omg madedecode na kaya ni Iya Ang mysterious number na nakasulat sa paper? Ano kaya Ang papel ni Greggy sa Pamilyang Marcos?. Mahahanap na kaya ni Iya Ang Sagot sa mga tanong nya? Abangan

Note: I didn't proofread this kaya if there's any typographical and grammatical errors I sorry HAHAHHA.
Stay safe! Ily! If you need someone to talk just visit my Instagram it's floating_salbabia. I'm willing to listen.