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#A3Prompt26: A day when Maine and Alden say 'YES' to everything. 

"It's a pleasure having you and your company as our business partners, Mr. Samanyagoon.", Richard offered his hand for a handshake to the 56 years old Thai businessman.

"You're welcome, Mr. Faulkerson. The pleasure is ours too. So, we will see you in Bangkok. Next month, i guess? So that we could sign the contract..."

"Yes, Sir! Thank you very much for the trust. We will not fail you."

"Khob Khun Kah, Mr. Faulkerson. I have to go. My flight is in 3 hours. Sawadeekah!", the Thai businessman greeted him before leaving.

His secretary entered the office.

"Sir Richard, do you need anything?"

"Wala naman. I'm fine..", he answered while looking at his phone.

"Ahmmm, Sir. Magpapaalam po sana ako sa inyo. If okay lang po?"

"What for?"

"Eh Sir, binyag po kasi ng anak ko bukas. Magpapaalam po sana ako na makapag leave. Kahit one day lang po..."

"Okay, payag ako. You can go home early today. So that you can prepare for tomorrow's event. I know it's a special day for you and your family..."

"Naku, Sir. Maraming salamat po talaga..."

"You're welcome, Mae..."

Naiwan si Richard sa loob ng opisina niya. Naisip din niya na kung magkasama pa silang dalawa ni Maine ngayon, ay malamang na may anak na din sila. But...he gave up on her. So easily.

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"Mama, sige na po. Payagan mo na po ako mag play outside...with Tito James.", paglalambing ng anak na si Chelsea sa kanya.

"Okay. Sige na nga. Payag na ako. Basta ha! Wag mong papagurin ang Tito James mo. Baka magalit si Teacher/Ninang Hazel..."

"Hihihihi. Opo, Mama."

Makalipas ang ilang minuto ay kalaro na ng anak niya si James Jirayu, ang asawa ng best friend niyang si Hazel.

"Mars...halatang sabik sa ama si Chelsea.", sabi ng kaibigan habang pinagmamasdan silang naglalaro.

"I know, Mars...nakikita ko nga..."

"Ayan oh! Kung maka kapit sa asawa ko, parang ayaw ng humiwalay eh."

"Yes. Alam ko, Mars. I know. Nakikita ko...", she sighed deeply.

Hazel gave Maine a tap on her shoulder. Hindi niya iiwan ang kaibigan lalo na sa mga ganitong panahon na kailangan nito ng kasama. At alam ni Hazel na hindi na siya nag-iisa. This time...kasama na niya ang asawa niyang si James Jirayu.