Magkasabay kaming pumasok ni Royse sa company nila. I will present my design to lolo Fred and a select group of esteemed board members for its completion.
Una ko na iyong ipinakita kay Royse nang matapos ko. He asked thoughtful questions to delve deeper into the concept and execution of my design. His inquiries were not only a testament to his attention to detail, but also a reflection of his genuine interest and support for my work, which I appreciate so much.
Actually, nasa kaniya at kay lolo Fred ang huling pasya, but I want it to be done justly. Gusto kasi ni lolo Fred na i-approve na ang design ko kahit pa hindi na i-present sa board.
"Narinig ko pala na isa si Duke sa mga architect na pupunta sa Thailand para sa project?" Nakatingin lang ako kay Royse habang nagmamaneho siya. Hinahanap-hanap na ng mga mata ko ang features niya.
I know he can feel.
I know he knows.
Nahuhuli kasi niya ako.
"Lolo asked him and he accepted. Yanna supported because she knows Duke wants to learn other culture's architecture." I didn't tell him na alam ko na balak din akong i-assign doon ni lolo Fred pero hindi siya pumayag dahil ayaw niyang mapalayo ako.
Kilig na kilig si ate Digna habang kinukuwento iyon sa akin dahil binibiro lang daw ni lolo Fred si Royse noon pero sobra siyang mag-deny ng offer na akala mo ay siya ang pupunta sa Thailand.
Tatanggihan ko rin naman dahil ayaw ko rin na mapalayo. We're just at the beginning of our marriage. Kailangan namin ng mas mahabang oras para mas lalo pa na makilala ang isa't isa.
"Why are you smiling?" He glanced at me.
Umiling ako.
"Nothing. I'm just happy that you like my design." Palusot ko.
Tumaas ang kilay niya.
"Don't you often find yourself accustomed to receiving approval for your designs?" Muli akong umiling.
"Yours is different," a small smile appears to his reddish lips.
"What sets mine apart from the rest?" His hand found his way to hold my hand while his other hand was on the wheel.
"Because it came from my hubby." Natakpan ko ang bibig ko nang mapagtanto ko ang sinabi ko.
May pagka-straightforward kasi akong tao. Hindi ko mapigilan minsan na sabihin ang tumatakbo sa isip ko, lalo na kapag komportable naman ako sa taong kasama ko.
I am comfortable with Royse.
Halos malaglag ang panga ko nang makita ko siyang tumawa. Narinig ko na siyang tumawa, pero ngayon ko lang nakita!
Ang guwapo lalo niya!
"I like your endearment to me, wife." Natakpan ko tuloy ang mukha ko dahil sa sinabi niya.
Bakit para akong high schooler na kinikilig?!
You're his wife, Samara. It's natural!
I keep reminding myself although I know that wouldn't erase the embarassment.
Pagdating namin sa company ay inihanda ko lang ang design ko sandali at nag-umpisa na rin akong ipresent ito. I received numerous questions and suggestions for potential revisions in certain areas of the building. I attentively listened to their perspectives, but I knew that implementing those changes would compromise the integrity of the entire design. That's why I took the opportunity to explain my standpoint and respectfully declined the suggested revisions.
Sa huli, na-approved nina lolo Fred at Royse, maging ng board ang design ko na walang kailangang baguhin.
"That was excellent, hija!" Niyakap ako ni lolo Fred pagkatapos makipag-kamay ng board at lumabas ng conference room.
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