Loved Behind the Sun

Chapter 02

Maaga ako nagising para maghanda na sa pagpasok ko ngayon sa opisina. I immediately took a warm shower at nagsuot muna ng bathrobe pagkatapos. Dumaretso ako sa walk in closet ko para pumili ng damit na susuotin, I need to look presentable dahil haharap ako sa mga board members namin. Ipapakilala ako ni Dad sakanilang lahat mamaya to also formally announce na ako ang magiging pansamantalang CEO or President ng company namin dito sa Manila.

Nahihirapan narin kasi magpabalik balik ng America at Pilipinas si Dad para lang asikasuhin ang negosyo namin. Our business is very well known for our well fermented wine called Avondaléi. May malaki rin kaming vineyard sa may batangas kung saan namin nakukuha ang mga ubas na ginagamit sa mga wines namin. We distribute our wines almost in the whole marketplaces in the Philippines and we also export on the states.

This has been our family's legacy for three generations already. Nagsimula ito sa Lolo ko pa sa tuhod na namana ng aking Lolo which is Dad's father and now, si Dad na ang nagpapatakbo nito and its been growing even more.

According to Dad, mahigit sampung truck ang lumuluwas kada araw sa ibat't ibang lalawigan para ideliver ang mga wines namin. That's how big our business is, kaya hindi ko maiwasan na makaramdam ng takot at pangamba sa sarili ko... Can I really handle this huge business of us? I know I studied business in the states with even a degree pero iba parin pag actual ka na nagtatrabaho.

I decided to wear a sleeveless fitted navy blue dress at magsusuot din ako ng white blazer mamaya. I pair it with my silver heels at kinuha ko narin ang black kong chanel bag. Nakapag blower na ko ng buhok at medyo kinulot ko ito gamit ang curling iron. I put light make up on dahil ayoko ng makapal na make up. I also wore a simple earings and necklace, I looked at myself at the mirror at ng makuntento na ko sa itsura ko ay lumabas na ko ng kwarto to have breakfast downstairs.

"Good morning Mom and Dad!" Pagbati ko sakanila sa dining, I kiss them both on their cheeks and seated beside them to join eating breakfast.

"You look stunning on your corporate attire anak. I can't believe our baby girl is really a woman na..." Mom said emotionally and I smiled at her.

"Mom I'm still your baby girl don't worry. Dad, llang board members po ba ang haharapin natin mamaya?" I asked at sumubo ng isang hotdog.

"Hmm mga sampo sila anak, most of our investors ay galing pa sa malalayong probinsiya, they only visit here sa company natin sa Manila kapag may importante kaming meeting. Today is an important meeting because I will announced that you will be their boss here in Manila while I focused on our branches in the states," Paliwanag niya at tumango tango naman ako.

"Are you sure they'll agree on your decision na ako muna ang mag hahandle ng company natin dito sa Manila?" I asked again and Dad is sipping his coffee.

"Why wouldn't they? Your my daughter at sayo ko lang kaya at karapat dapat ipagkatiwala ang kompanya natin. I believe you can handle this Zole, despite your illness I know your a strong, powerful woman like your mom... That's why I'm not doubting your capability to manage our company, you can do this anak... I know you'll make us proud," He assured me and I can't help but to smile by his words. Dad really trusts my capabilities even before. Mas lalo tuloy ako na pressure dahil ayoko sila ma dissapoint.

"Thank you Dad, don't worry I'll try my best to maintain the good status of our company" I assured him and we continued eating.

Sa isang kotse nalang kami ni Dad sumakay dahil pareho namang sa opisina ang punta namin. Hindi naman kalayuan ang opisina namin sa bahay kaya mabilis kami nakarating doon.

We arrived at our company at bumaba ang driver namin para pagbuksan kami ni Dad ng pinto. As soon as we entered the lobby, our employees greeted us at medyo yumuyuko pa sila habang binabati nila kami ng "good morning". Dad and I just gave them a smile as a greeting. We used the elevator dahil nasa may top floor pala ang board room kung saan sila nag memeeting ng mga board members.