1 Moving to Someone
"Mayumi, why you still want to work overseas? I'm not discouraging you but we'd seen different Filipinos who were abused by their employers,"
"And my case would be different Tanya, I'll be nanny of a 6month old baby there in Canada. I already met my employer through Skype and he look kind and very too far from what you're thinking," she said with smile confidently.
"Ok. What can I do? You made up your mind. A little bit sad because you will left your teaching career here and become a nanny in Canada. But don't forget me, ok."
Yeah. I wouldn't. I always find ways to get in touch with you. You know exactly what is the reason why I leave too.
I understand. If I saw him I will punch his face for making you hurt like that. Hoping that you find your destiny there.
That's a joke. I don't like foreigner. I still like my co- race. Thanks Tanya. You are the only family I have here.
Mayumi is an orphan girl. She was raised to a convent. They said that her mother died when she was born. Her father didn't showed up ever since.The superior mother and the sisters took care of her until she finished her secondary schooling. But when she is 17, she went to Manila and became a nanny of a child. There, her boss send her in College where she took Bachelor of Education. Though it's really hard, she endured sleepless nights and difficult struggles with work and study. Until she graduated, this girl couldn't described her happiness that time. She thanked people who help her and find her own path of life. She lived independent when she got her new job as teacher. There, she met her best friend Tanya through thick and thin, still there for each other. But of course love life came up, she loved Daryl very much. But this guy, wasn't meant for her. He used so many accounts and lately She discovered, he had wife already. That man, that ugly man. I really hate him. Don't want to remember him anymore. I didn't do anything to harm other people, then why it was I to be hurt? That was really unfair.
However, God made her to realized all things happened for a good reason. No one to blame but that ugly man! He let the sun to shine to a good and evil men. He is fair. So forgiveness came into her heart.. that's the real freedom!
She bid goodbye to Tanya. She called also the superior mother and sisters in the convent and her boss before the plane ✈️ leave. When she'll be there, she'll live a new life. A new beginning. Whoever my employer is, I'll be industrious and be good.
Goodbye Philippines! See you for after 5years.😭
WELCOME TO CANADA!
Finally, she arrived here in this strange place. Her eyes look around, she's searching for her employer.
Oh right, there you are!
She saw her written name. Holding by a 6ft white man with a handsome looks.
Hi! I'm Ms. Mayumi Villanueva, your newly hired nanny." She said wearing her smile.
"So follow me Ms. Villanueva, welcome to our country. Your real boss is at work. I'm only his friend, Josh Houston. He said that I need to send you in his house safely," He said with his smile.
"Oh yeah I see. Thank you for your kindness. Sir your country is quite beautiful."
"You're welcome here. I guess her mother is at home and will tell you everything you need to do,"
- [ ] Alright Sir, thank you so much. Sir can you tell me a little background about my boss. You went with him for sometime and you know his personality, right?"
Well your boss is handsome, kind and cool. I guess you'll like him too.
Well sir, how about her wife?
Sad to say, his wife died because of giving birth to their child. That's why he's still in agony up to now.
Sorry to hear that Sir.
He is still in the moving on process but the child, that poor child will grow up without seeing her mother.
Don't worry sir, I will do everything to take good care of that baby.
Yea... oh, We are almost here. God bless for the new work to start!
Yes Sir. Thanks a lot.😇
It's my pleasure, Ms. pretty lady. He said with a wink in his eyes. Then he went out and open the car for her.
Thank you again Sir. She said with smile.
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But life goes on. I will do everything to take good care of that child. Even though not a mother but she became a nanny. She had a background of how to take care a baby. mThough kids are really naughty and sometimes annoyed you from being brat but they have charm to make your heart jumps! I'll do the same for that baby. She will raise him like her own child. So excited to work and started a new life here in Canada.
She's in front of the huge gate and push the button to ring the bell. After few minutes the gate swung open, and came out an aged woman with a baby. Wow. The baby Is so fond and cute. The aged woman smiled and make a sign of welcome to their house. She looks around and notice that the flowers of the garden seemed unhappy because of the tall weeds. They need somebody to take up the weeds.. the house is very simple yet pretty. But this house seems so lonely. That is the feeling she had with the atmosphere, especially when she entered in.. it's so gloomy. Silent home. The granny put the baby into the crib. Oh he is so kind he even don't cry but give smile that makes granny happy. Then she turned at her.
You are supposed to be his nanny, right?, the aged woman asked with pleasant smile on her face.
Yes Mam, I'm his nanny, my name is Mayumi Villanueva.. simply Yumi. Just call me Yumi, Madam. she answered in a very polite manner.
I'm his granny, Daisy, he is baby Dylan, my son Terrence is still in his office. He came home late sometime.
Yes, Madam. I understand. The baby is my responsibility and all about the house. You can trust me Madam. I'll do my best in rearing this baby. I'll assure you that I am a big help and can be trusted.
Oh, I'm started to like you Yumi. Terrence,he can't still move on from his wife. I hope you understand his situation. Please help him everyday to Attend the needs of my grandson.
I will Madam.
You have a lot of foods in the refrigerator. You can cook if you want. Here in Canada. We don't lived on the same house but visiting only. So you are in charge here to take care my grandson.
Yes Madam. I will treat him like my own son.
After hearing this the woman look at her and break her lips so wide.
You are an angel dear. Now you are here , I can go home early because his grandpa is still have fever. I will entrust everything to you now, he is sleeping now Mae. You can sleep also and rest because I know you're tired from travel. The baby will cry if he is hungry.
The granny said and kiss her grandson on the forehead. She nod politely.
'Madam I will take good care of him. Don't worry.' She answered with a pleasant smile on her face.
She smiled back. She kiss again the little boy in the crib and bid goodbye to her. She and the baby left alone in the house. Then silence came up. A deafening silence. She really felt the ambiance of loneliness in the house.
She walks across and seeing an angel on the crib, he is sleeping solemnly.. the baby is so kind and cute. He don't even cry or yelp. He's really an angel.
While looking to the baby, she's invited to sleep then. She can't control her eyes from falling asleep too. She laid down her body on the sofa near the baby's crib.
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It's about 6:00 pm exactly when
Terrence came home. His mom and Josh said that the new nanny is in the house. He wants to make sure if she is doing her work well. He had a secret password of the gate that's why he can passed through, in or out. When he opened the door, and walk in. He saw a lady lying on the sofa, she is beautiful in person. He admit that to himself but that's not that. Since she was tired from a long journey. I will forgive her for not taking good of his son. He turn his eyes into the crib. He sees his baby sleeping so sound. He made a sigh of relief. His little angel. But... the pain, the pain always attacking him at night when he is at home, how lonely he is when his wife died. Everything for him was turned out. That he is living in darkness, where cold and loneliness are with him. But his baby Dylan. His baby the only hope and strength he had. He will take good care of his son for her to be happy in Heaven.
He goes to the kitchen, open the refrigerator and get beer to drink. When he was drunk, at least he could asleep and for a moment he could forget all the bad memories he had.
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She was with her sense when cold touches her skin. She rose up from the sofa and check out the time from her phone. It's 4:00 o'clock am.
Gosh it's really cold.. she opened her bag and take her jacket. While wearing it and take a glimpse on the crib.
Ayyyyyyyy!!! !!!! She yelp.
The door at the right side opened up. The sleepy man while scratching his eyes went toward her.
Why are you shouting?! It's too early in the morning?!!
Boss, sorry! Baby Dylan was on the crib and look he's not here!!!
He look at her intently and go back on his room.. he get something and throw it on that lady. The blanket covered her face.
Go back to sleep, it's cold use that blanket. Tomorrow I'll teach everything to you.
Boss aren't you worried??
Why should I? He is sleeping with me. Tssss. Tomorrow clean the other room for you.
Still covered by the blanket. She replied. Yes boss!
She lay down again to the sofa. And babbling. Is this how he treated a stranger woman like her. On the online interview he looks like innocent in the camera. But now. He is so indifferent. He is so rude. While pouting she get back to sleep.
At 6:00 am.
Hey wake up!! I'm not spending money for a late employee. I want you to get up early! I have so many things to tell you. Go brush your teeth and comb your hair!, yelled of the man with a baritone voice.
'No.. I just want to sleep..,' replied of the sleepy woman.
What?? No. Get up!!, he shouted so loud.
Hearing that sounds, she came to her being...
Boss! Yes boss...sorry. Give me a few minutes to fix myself.
His boss face turns red and keeping his temper. Seeing that facial expression. She rise up so fast and find the comfort room at home without even asking a single word.
At the comfort room.
What is the problem of that retarded man?! What kind of human being is he on Earth?! He's so indifferent!!
She make a deep breath to relieve her anger. Then she brush her teeth and oh the water... it will really break her teeth. It's so cold..
But she ignored it, she washed her face and comb her hair. Seeing herself fresh is enough. She came out and the stone hearted man is standing in front of it.
You are 20mins. Late!! Said it while looking on his watch.
Yes boss, sorry..
Waaaahh! Owaaaahh! Owaaah!
Baby Dylan cries.
He runs very fast into the room and embrace his son. He does everything to stop him crying. But still Baby Dylan cries so loud.
Boss, here! I guess, he needs milk.
She gives the bottle of Milk to his boss. And when He give it to Dylan, he grab and suck it into his mouth. He stopped from crying.
Terrence placed him to the crib and still sucking the milk. She went near it and play with little angel.
Hi baby Dylan! Meet your nanny! I'm Nanny Mayumi, but you can call me nanny Yumi.. Oh.. you are so cute.. cute baby.
The baby smiles at her and stop from sucking his milk.
Indeed.. you are so cute and kind baby.. later You will take a bath. But now baby I need to change your diaper.
Terrence can't say a word but only looking to that woman playing with his son. She also cleans the butt and change his diaper. That woman though single has an instinct of being a mother.
You!, Terrence pointed her.
She look up toward him.
Yes, boss! She said with smile and he hated it.
Follow me.
He said while heading to the kitchen. He present everything to Mayumi..
Here are the cooking materials. You can read the manual on how to use it. In the morning, you will prepare my breakfast and in the evening too. Here, it was written there all the menu that you need to cook.
She get the Menu book and all the recipes are different in the Philippines. She's a little bit nervous. She really admit that she is not good in cooking food. She swallowed up her tongue.
Yes boss.
Next, these are the extra bottles of Baby Dylan, I want them to be always clean, always sterilized it before using them.
Okay boss.
While he is sleeping, clean the house. Don't worry about materials, I prepare everything you need.
Yes boss.
Make your yes be yes, okay. You can eat breakfast now. I'll go to work. Take good care of my son and I'll give you the best salary.
Don't worry boss, I'll treat him like my own son and watch him very carefully, she said with her bright smile.
He was a little bit shock hearing her words. Treating him like her own son.
Ok. I will keep your words.
She keep her smile and it really struck his heart. Just like a sunshine into the darkness. It lit up his heart. What kind of smile she have. Such ridiculous thing!
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Bye boss. Dylan, say bye to your Daddy!! He is going to work!
She carried the baby while saying it. The baby smiles to his father.
He kissed his baby on the forehead.
Just take care of him. I'll try to go home early. And don't talk to strangers.
Alright boss. Take care.
She said and again...
Her bright smile is like a sunshine.
I really hate it. He walk out and goes to the garage to start the car.
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AT HOME.
'Hi baby boy! Just you and me left. Don't worry I'll take good care of you.. ,' she said while holding the baby.
Baby Dylan smiles back and it makes her happy. She put him into the crib. And place near her.
Baby be a good boy, nanny will clean our home and make it more beautiful. After this, I'll take you a bath and play with you baby, she whispered with a huge smile on her face..
Na..na..na..
Oh my-- what did you say Dylan??
Na.. na... na..
Oh gosh! You're so sweet.. nana.. nana.. Dylan. Very good!
She kisses Baby Dylan on his forehead and get back to work.. she cleaned thoroughly the house while her baby is still playing through words babbling.
Gosh, the curtains are gray,
.. it's kinda deadly color.. hmm.. I will change it into a brighter one. Good thing everything in the house has its name. The wife of her boss is really organized. She opens the curtain cabinet and she chooses the yellow floral designs that makes the house more lively and beautiful. She changed the position of every stuff and take away the unnecessary ones.
She always look up to the angel on the crib.. she put her phone near it and play some baby rhymes. He enjoyed listening to it. He kept playing and wandering around. She's so grateful for having a kind baby.
Such a good boy! She smiled and back to work again.
At nine in the morning, she's almost done cleaning the house and she looks around..
Wow.. it's beautiful. She was amazed with her designs. Now, its more lively!
She put designs on the door with 'Home Sweet Home' encryption.
Perfect! 👏🏽
She goes back on the crib. Baby Dylan seems that he patiently waiting for her.
Now it's your turn baby. Let's take a bath. She prepares everything needed. The baby clothes, powder and the water.
Baby Dylan! Let's go to the bathroom.. It's really enjoyable to play with water. The baby giggles.
Oh you are so cute..
Baby shark.. doo.. doo.. baby shark! She sings while bathing baby Dylan. The baby smiled and enjoyed bathing..
Now you're cleaned and smells fresh.. she kisses him. She cuddle the baby and goes outside the house.. well, it's spring.. not too cold but still she put coat on him..
Baby look! The butterfly is beautiful, hmmm.. the flowers are lonely the weeds are choking them.. if your daddy has a day off. I will take away those weeds.
While Baby Dylan is enjoying the scenes around. She sings a lullaby song for him.. but later she felt that he's hungry. She get the bottle milk, she sat down and cuddled him to her bosom.. then, sings again. The song entitled
'WHEN I MET YOU'
There I was an empty piece of a shell..
Just mind in mine own world..
Without even knowing what love
Is all about...
The angel fall asleep with her bosom.. how I wish that you are my own child. But I'm your only nanny.
Then she goes into the house and put him carefully on the crib..
her stomach also is starving for food.. she goes to the kitchen and find something to eat on the ref.. bread, fried chicken and ham. Fruits also and vegetables are available.. hmmm.. that is not the food that I'm looking for. I'm starving for rice.. rice in a bowl. How I wish.. but for now she took the bread and heat it to the oven toaster. She fried ham and sauté some vegetables. It would be enough for her to eat.
Adjustment time.
Suddenly, she misses the environment in the Philippines and the people. That is what we called homesick.
After she ate. She washes the plates and keep the sink clean.
But she was a little bit shock when the door bell rings. She goes to the main door to see who it is.
Oh the parents of Boss are here!
Mayumi opened immediately the gate. Then the car of the two oldies came in. She assisted them when they have stuff to bring in.
YumI.. how was your first day?, asked granny Daisy.
'Well Madam, it's been great Baby Dylan is not too hard on me,' she replied with her full smile.
'Oh I think, she's a good nanny. We are so grateful to have her,' bat in of an aged man to their conversation.
'Yes, we are so grateful. Well, Yumi he is Daddy George, the father of Terrence and Dylan's grandpa,' introduced of Granny Daisy.
Hi, Sir George, don't worry. I'll be a good servant of this family, she smiles widely.
'Haha. No need to say you are a servant. You are a family now Yumi'
Yeah you are a family now, the granny added with a pleasant smile.
Shall we go in and I'll be the one to bring in all this stuff.
When they came in.. they can't say a single word about the decoration of the house. They were amaze by the designs. But Granny Daisy speaks first.
Yumi ... thank you so much. This house became more brighter!! Terrence would really love it!, she said with unexplainable excitement on her face.
I don't think so. If he would really like it Madam. She only thought to herself.
Sssshh... baby Dylan is sleeping, you two ladies go to the kitchen. Cook something that we should eat.
The two women look to each other and laugh silently. But they followed the man in the house.
In the kitchen.
Yumi , I bought rice for you. I know in the Philippines rice is a primary food..
Oh Madam, how thoughtful you are, I'm really starving for this.
And gonna teach you how to cook some menu. Today I'll gonna show you how to roast a turkey. Here we always love to eat vegetable salad.
Yes. I'm willing to learn from you, Madam.
They started cooking. Granny Daisy showed every procedure to her. It's really hard to cook. It takes a lot of effort, estimating and timing. I don't think so if I could learn this so fast. After an hour, they are almost done in the kitchen. But the turkey is still need to be roasted. Granny Daisy set the timer to it.
When they came out from the kitchen.. baby Dylan is wide awake. But when he saw his nanny. He smiled like an angel.
He likes you, Yumi .' Granny Daisy said with a wide smile on her face.
She goes near to her husband and get the baby.
Hey baby.. granny is here. Oh what sweet smile.. it's kinda relaxing, darling our grandson is really sweet!
The two oldies are too happy having with their grandson. They played with him until sunset.
Then a familiar sound came. It's the car of her boss. Her heart can't stop from beating so fast. She arranged the house and a little bit nervous about it. The door swung open and a tall man appears.
Terrence! Called by his father.
Still Terrence was glued from his stand and no words came out. His face turned red. Then suddenly,
What have you done in this house?! I only told you to clean but not to change it's position!, he yelled toward her. For him, it was only the value remained by her wife. The things arranged by her wife was gone. He was totally mad. Mayumi also was glued to her stand.
Terrence! Why are you so hard with your son's nanny! It's not her mistake in the first place,' explained by his father calmly.
Terrence, Jasmine is dead. Son, can we move on because she's----
Her mom said but he interrupted it.
She's what Mom?! She would never never be dead here!, he replied angrily and pointed out his chest. She would always be alive here! She's the only woman I love! Mom, Dad please... leave.
Boss it was my fault that I change everything here. Your parents didn't have mistakes here. Please don't be angry with them. It's my fault boss.
Leave me alone!!!!
Waaaaahhhh! Owaaaah! Owaaaahh!
Baby Dylan cries out.
Go get the baby to my mom and dad and let them leave.
You don't need to say that. We will leave Terrence, said by his father with a little anger on his tone. Then together with granny Daisy they went out. Mayumi follows them outside together with baby Dylan.
Oh I feel so sorry about what happened, you're too kind in me and I'm sorry,' she said to the two old couple.
You don't have mistake. Let Terrence be alone. He still can't move on from his wife. Just take care of our grandson, okay. ' Granny Daisy said with smile but she sense of bitterness in it.
Inside. She confronted her boss. He is sitting in the sofa.
Boss is that how you treat the persons who raise you? I know I'm your only servant here! I don't have any place here! But boss, they are your parents, they are the one who took care and love you that much! Is this how will you pay them?! Say sorry to them now.
What? How dare you saying that on my face?! Who are you to command me?!
Don't yell at me, Baby Dylan is here. Is it hard boss to say those words?? Why those words are really hard to give when you can do the most difficult things in the world?
No! Because the most difficult thing is the word moving on!
Woman! Place yourself to where you are. Never step up on me. Please go to baby Dylan's room.. leave.. leave me alone now!
You're so indifferent!!
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How dare that woman talk to him like that. Who is she? She is the ordinary woman in the Philippines that needs money. That wench! Look what she did in this house. He looks around, he can't deny that it's perfectly beautiful but it was not that! The remembrance of her wife is in every position of stuff in his house. In every corner there's a memory in touch with it. But this woman changed everything! He also saw home sweet home decoration. He turns it back. No home now because his wife died. The only one remain is his son. I don't think if I could move on without you Jasmine. He went to the kitchen again. He gets beer and he saw the roasted turkey. It is his mother's recipe. She always prepared it for the family. He remembered his mom and dad. He hurt them when he said leave. He get his phone and tried to call--- but his fingers can't move. He hated himself!
CHAPTER 2
Mayumi woke up early in the morning and prepare breakfast for his boss. He cleanse the used bottles of baby Dylan and sterilized it. So he can use it later. She is singing while doing it.
You are my sunshine...
My only sunshine!
Then, She felt that someone is looking at her . She turned back and saw Terrence standing.
Good morning boss! I prepare your breakfast! What do you want milk or tea?,' she said with a smile as if nothing happened yesterday.
That smile again. A Bright smile!
This woman really annoys him. He goes near her and close her mouth.
"Next time don't smile, never ever smile like that in front of me. Go up and check Baby Dylan!
Boss, my smile that is the best smile that I have. What's wrong with my smile?
Don't ask anything, I hate your smile. It's too ugly!
You're like a bitter gourd! She pouted and goes up.
That woman! He sat down and eat his breakfast but----
He spit it out.
Waaaaaa... what kind of food is it? It's too ugly! Too salty! How dare she smile like that when the food tasted bad?! She never knew how to cook!
He stand up and get another food. He Cook for himself. There's still a roasted turkey here. He placed it to the microwave . He waited for a few minutes. Then eat. That woman made his mood so bad.
At 6 am Baby Dylan is already awoke. She put him on the crib and sings a rhyming song for him. She smiled while singing and the baby enjoyed it.
When she felt that a pair of eyes are watching she look up and saw Terrence.
Boss! She smiled.
But still stone hearted and turn to baby Dylan.
'Bye baby Daddy will go to work again,' he said with a little smile and kissed him.
Boss when you talk to your son let your smile shines up! She said with an angelic smile on her face.
Close your mouth. Next time don't you ever prepare my breakfast!
Boss why? I did my best to cook the best food for you.
Don't cook anymore.
💔💔💔
Then, I will never stop, I will never lose hope. I can cook the best menu for you boss,' she answered with that bright smile.
She kept on smiling like that and he really don't know why his heart beats so fast! He hated it. He heads to the door to go out.
Boss wait! Baby come here let's go outside with your daddy!
It's too cold remain there.
No boss.. we have coat. See we are ready!
He dig his deep breath. How stubborn she is!
Bye boss!!! Say bye to Daddy!! Take care! She is waving with smile on her face.
You are my sunshine... my only sunshine..
that song is really bad he turned it to the other song.. then he start the car. He took a short glimpse to that lady with his son.. still she wore that sweet smile of hers! His baby too has an angelic smile that made up his day! He found himself smiling too.. then take it back again when he realized it.
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At the office...
Hi Terrence! Greeted by a man when the door opens up.
Oh come on Josh! Not now, I'm busy. He said coldly.
As if you didn't knew me, I'll stay here as long as I want.
Josh, what is your purpose here?.
How was your day having with a pretty nanny in the house?, Josh said with his teasing smile.
Oh no. Don't ask that question, she is annoying woman!
Josh break a wide smile.
What is the meaning of that smile??, asks him disgusted.
It seems that she rock your peaceful world..
Haha.. Josh, you are joking! No one can turn my world upside down except my wife..
After he said this he felt the loneliness he carries for so long.
My wife....
Loneliness strike.
Well, Terrence I went here to invite you to a party tonight. It's been long when we didn't hang out together. If you are interested only.
No. I'm not going Josh. You know the reason in the first place..
Ok, I understand.. It's Jasmine. But Terrence how long? You are slowly killing yourself from loneliness..
Please Josh leave.. don't bother me anymore.. Let me think about it.
Ok dude. Since it seems that you're busy I'll go ahead. But remember Jasmine don't like you being like that! Miserable!
When he left him, he focus himself doing paperworks on his table just only to ease the pain he felt. How miserable my life is, they didn't understand the feeling of being alone and Losing someone that you love. He was disturbed when someone's knock.
Come in.
Sir, the board members are waiting for you. Are you ready for the new proposal that we've done through sleepless nights?, asked his secretary with a wide smile.
"Yes, I am. Make sure everything) is ready for the presentation, "
"Yes Sir. Everything is set," she replied with a cute smile. But it doesn't affect his masculinity. He is still numb for all the women who are infatuated with him. He's over from playing with love.. because he had only one in his heart.
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During The Meeting
Good morning Everyone! Let's start.. set the presentation please.
As we can see, ladies and gentlemen of the board this new project that we are going to propose is putting a new mall. The located area is good for business. Center of populated area. Definitely, many will invest their business on this mall and I'll gonna make sure that we will be the number one ☝️ mall in Canada.
"Well I like it! We will earn much profit here," exclaimed Mr. Lendon Johnson the premier investor of their company business.
Agreed. Good presentation! Let's start it as soon as possible.
Yes and this construction will range 4-6months. But all of our investment will not be in vain. I will ensure that it would be successful!
That's great Mr. Wooch!
After tackling the other needs for the construction for the new mall, the meeting adjourned.
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Hello Josh... let's hang out tonight, deal. I think I need to drink beers to have a good sleep tonight.
Yes dude! You're a man! There are many pretty ladies for sure. It's time to get out from our comfort zone Terrence!
Silly man! Ok I'll be there for a half an hour.
He said with huge smile.
