Just The Two Of Us (Completed)

Chapter 12 - Apologies

Richard's POV

If people think na madali ang pinagdadaanan ko, well hindi rin. I have been into too many challenges and struggles in the past, but last night was the first time that I was not able to get a decent sleep.

I can feel that everyone in the breakfast table is trying hard not to discuss what happened last night. As usual, my Dad and Lolo discusses about the business while Rizza is silently having her breakfast without uttering any word, which by the way is not the usual thing in her during breakfast.

"RJ, before you came, I was discussing with your Dad about that international telco company that will be putting an office here in the Philippines. I want you to take a look at it. Baka kaya nating kunin yung project ng construction ng building nila" my Lolo said

"Sige po Lolo, I'll ask the team of Mike to take a look at it" I replied

"Kaya mo na yan anak, matatapos na rin naman yung construction ng subdivision sa Cavite, magiging maluwag na ang schedule mo" my Dad seconded

That is usually how we converse during breakfast, but this morning, I felt too awkward discussing business with my Dad and my Lolo.

"Pwede po bang magtanong Dad?" I asked

"Of course, ano yun anak?" my Dad replied

"Have you called Chloe about calling off the wedding?" I asked and I'm glad that I was able to gather all my strength to ask that question

"Not yet, naisip ko kasi, I need to talk to Teddy about this first para pareho kami ng isasagot in case someone asks. Medyo nagleak na rin kasi ang tungkol dito sa kasal kaya we need to be very careful on how to handle the cancellation of the wedding" my Dad replied

"Why did you asked apo?" My Lola Linda asked

"Can we not call on Chloe yet, gusto ko po muna sanang makausap si Maine" I said

"Why would you like to talk to her?" My Lolo asked

"At least to apologize, I know I owe it to her family, specially to her" I replied

"That's the mature way to deal with it son, sige just let me know kung pwede ko nang tawagan si Chloe" my Dad said while my sister Rizza quickly excused herself and leave the breakfast table.

"You awe her an apology too RJ, you know how much she banks on to your promise to her" Lola Linda said

"Yes Lola, I will talk to Rizza later before ako pumasok sa office" I said

Before I report for work, I make sure to talk to my sister Rizza regarding our misunderstanding the previous night. My Lola is right, I awe her an apology because what happens in the Mendoza residences last night was a strong indication that I broke my promise to her. Clearly, she is no longer spare with the arrangement since Nicomaine Mendoza already declared that she too is calling off the wedding.

"Can I have a minute?" I asked her upon opening her door.. She opens it widely so I can go in her room. She silently sat on her bed without saying anything. "I'm sorry about last night" I said

"You don't have to apologized Kuya, I understand" she replied sadly

"Pero masama ang loob mo sa akin" I said

"Yes, masama ang loob ko, disappointed kasi ako sa yo. I never thought that you'll stoop that low kuya. Of all people sa iyo pa talaga nangaling ang mga salitang disgrasyada, marrying an unwed mother is insane at nakakahiya sa mga kaibigan mo. Kelan mo pa inisip ang iisipin ng ibang tao kuya? Sa ating tatlo nila kuya RD, ikaw ang pinaka-rational, naimpluwensyahan ka na ba ng mga user friendly mong kaibigan kuya?" she said