Just The Two Of Us (Completed)

Chapter 47 - In the Tracks

Richard's POV

After confirming that Patrick is still enamored with Maine, I decided to accept Dad's request to lead the project for Patrick's company. Mas matututukan ko sya since his work here is to be his company's over-all-in charge to this project. And I got a nod from Dad that I will be concentrating on this project as well. Mike's team will take over all the projects that I am currently handling.

"Akala ko pa hindi ka papasok today, bakit nandito ka?" Dad asked me when I visited him in his office

"Di ba may 3pm meeting tayo with Ledesma today" I said

"He was here a while ago, and left at about ten minutes before you arrived. He asked if we could move the meeting because may importante daw syang aasikasuhin sa Cavite. I told Tina to tell you, hindi ka ba nya tinawagan?" Dad said

"I haven't checked my phone Dad, ngayon pa lang ako nakapag-charge" I said

"Saan ka ba galing?" Dad asked

"Hinatid namin si Celestine sa Bulacan, nagrequest parents ni Maine na kung pwede isama nila sa children's party nung isang friend nila" I said

"Bakit hindi nyo pa sinamahan ni Maine, kesa naman balikan nyo pa yung bata mamaya" he said

"Bukas na lang daw nila ihahatid sa Laguna, at saka may practice si Maine ngayon, kaya hinatid ko pa bago ako nagpunta dito, cancelled naman pala ang meeting" I said

"Next time kasi make sure to bring your powerbank" Dad said

"Anong importanteng bagay daw ang aasikasuhin nya Dad?" I asked

"Wala binanggit basta pinare-sched na lang yung meeting sa Monday" Dad replied

I do not know but I suddenly had a different feeling about it. This is the first time that Patrick Ledesma cancelled a meeting with us to think that the meeting is important because we will be discussing the timeline of the project. What is it that is more important that his work.

"Leave naman ako ngayon di ba Dad? It means I can go now since cancelled naman pala ang meeting natin" I said

"Nandito ka na rin lang, samahan mo na lang akong mag-attend nung isang meeting with Mrs. Yamori, nag-slide ang timeline dahil sa mga nasirang equipment. That lady is very fond of you, tulungan mo na lang akong i-convince sya not to charge us for the delay" Dad said

"Kaya mo na yan Dad, may crush naman sa yo ang matronang yun eh, ginagamit pa ako para lang mapalapit sa yo" I said

"Kaya nga sinasama kita eh, alam kong may crush yun sa akin, baka mamis-interpret yung meeting namin na parang isang date kasi kaming dalawa lang, may prior commitment kasi si Mike kaya hindi ako masasamahan" Dad said and I can't help buy chuckle

"She is a widower, maganda pa rin naman at her age. Why not give her a chance" I teases

"Tumigil ka nga Richard, Jr., wala akong balak na ipagpapalit ang Mommy mo kahit kanino at kahit pa nasa kabilang buhay na sya. Selosa pa naman yun, papano na lang kung makarating sa kanya na nakikipag-date ako sa iba, baka kapag nakita na kami sa kabilang buhay hindi ako pansinin nun" Dad said, the more I laugh out loud.

"Tiklop ka naman lagi kay Mommy eh" I commented

"Grabe ka kung pagtawanan mo ako, pareho lang naman tayong selosa ang asawa at tumiklop kapag nagseselos na, kasi takot lang natin na baka ma-outside-de-kulambo tayo. Akala mo siguro hindi ko nakita kung paano umusok ang ilong ni Maine kay Ellie. At mabuti na rin lang nabakuran mo si Maine kay Patrick, kung hindi malamang isa ka ring usok and ilong pati na rin tumbong" he teases