Meeting The Weirdo

THE BUSINESS MEETING

Freymore’s POV
“Wait…” Huwag ka munang umalis. Pleaseeee….” Napabalikwas ako sa aking higaan dahil sa isang panaginip. She’s there. I dreamed of her many times already.
Bumangon na lang ako at naligo. Dad told me na ipapakilala niya ako sa business partners niya na bibisita galing South Korea. I don’t know what he’s up to pero since wala rin naman akong magawa kasi I’m the only son in the family and I should be helping him settle business appointments. Someday, I’m gonna be like Dad. I’ll be working on it. It’s my dream to be a future businessman someday, a successful one.
I drove my car papunta sa office building namin.
Business-minded ang family ko. Kilala ang pamilya Ishioya sa buong Japan at maging sa ibang parte ng Pilipinas at saan mang sulok ng mundo. Apat kaming magkakapatid at nag-iisa akong lalaki. Bunso sa lahat. Retired na si Daddy sa pagkapulis at si Mommy naman ay matagal nang pumanaw. Hindi sinabi ni Daddy ang buong detalye kung bakit namatay si Mommy. And it puzzled me like crazy. Pinagtutuunan ni Daddy ang business namin sa Japan. The Ishioya Airlines na sikat na sikat na pagawaan ng eroplano at may pinakamalawak na paliparan sa buong mundo. Ang mga kapatid kong babae ay may kaniya-kaniyang pamilya na rin. I don’t know where they are exactly. Sabi ni Daddy, they should be dealing with our businesses abroad.
I came early as what Dad has told me. Pinark ko ‘yung car ko but I took a glimpse of someone. It must be her. Hindi ako nagkakamali. And when I lifted my head, I saw the pub next to our building. Premiums.
“Oh, iho. You’re here. “ pagtawag sa akin ni Daddy with his secretary kaya’t  binalewala ko na lang ‘yung nakita ko. Nilingon ko kung nasaan na siya ngunit wala na kong anino na makita pa.
“Dad, let’s just talk inside.” I responded to him and he accompanied me walking to his office.
Moments later, Dad’s business partners arrived. Tatlo sila and you can see how prestigious and handsome they are despite of their ages. I think mid 40s na sila. They’re wearing black coat and tie but the design is in limited edition. They look like Korean male stars na trending sa mga kababaihan at kabataan ngayon. Actually, they are Koreans.  I stood there like I was having a hotseat. Nag-bow ako sa kanila noong nagkalapitan kami. They say it’s a sign of respect and greeting. The lower you bow, the higher the respect you give to that person. This is given to a person you think has high authority and even to a commoner. A great part of Korean culture.
It sounds like I’m a cast in Kdrama. Not a fan of them, though.
Nag-shake hands muna sina Daddy at ‘yung mga Koryano then the business meeting started right away.
Nilahad ng sekretarya ang agenda ng meeting. Nakinig lang ako nang mariin sa mga suhestiyon nila tungkol sa pagpapabuti pa ng business ng both parties.

“Let’ have a deal, CEO Ishioya..”Director Kang said in a serious manner. “Since, we’re making this business of ours to be known across the globe, a mutual agreement would call for it.” pagpatuloy niya. I’m a bit clueless sa sinabi niya.
Director Kang must be making the best out of his business. That’s what businessman do, to make profit.
“I’m planning to invest in your corporation and in turn, you’re welcome as my business partner in Kpop industry in Seoul.” It’s a win-win deal and if I’ll be to decide, I would accept it right away. Kpop is a big trend. Ishioya Corporation belongs to our family and it is known all over the Philippines at may branches din nito sa ibang bansa. Kaya, hindi na ako magtataka kung maraming foreign and domestic investments na naitatala rito kada taon.
Dad agreed and shook hands with Director Kang. Lumapit siya kay Dad in ear-to-ear position at parang may sinabi. Dad’s serious face began to make a grin and laughed in a low tone.