CHAPTER SIX

"How are your studies, Hija? Aren't you having a hard time at university?" Grandma Queenie asked to the sister of their granddaughter in-law.

And yes, she is a young woman because her eighteenth birthday has been celebrated. But out of respect for their origins, the party was held at the home of the Dela Peña's.

"That's good, grandpa. Your course is not a joke. I'm different, grandpa. Our neighbor informed us that he's going to visit you on the weekend. But I said that I'll ask you nor he will ask you directly," grandma Queennie said again.

Adel was secretly annoyed upon hearing this. But she also didn't want to appear rude in front of the very good lady. She has no intention of having a boyfriend. Because since accepting the gift of the one she loved, she promised himself that she would only love her. Whether there is a response or not. She will love him for the rest of her life.

"Why do you say that, Grandma? I'm not sick enough to visit me," she said jokingly.

"Oh, your so naught. You're young woman and it's normal to have someone someone is going to visit you here," said the old Mrs Abrasado.

Adel knew that thing that makes her grins. But she just wanted to divert the conversation because she had no intention of getting lost!

BUT! In the middle of their conversation, Khalid Mohammad intervere.

"Where's the fire, grandpa? Or did I heard right? Is there's someone to come and court our dearest Adel?" he said in between of grinning.

"Shut up, Khalid. We didn't interfere the love life of your parents back then. You and your cousins ​​didn't hear anything from us. Besides, Adel is a young woman so she can be courted as long as she's pursuing her studies first." The lady was still laughing at another grandchild who suddenly appeared. not a distraction.

At the same time, their grandfather suddenly appeared. Alas, they do not know where they came from.

Adel smiled secretly. Because somehow the conversation got lost. She is not comfortable talking about love life especially and she is in love with their grandson. Their grandson is overseas. It's the case that he thought he got through, but he didn't. Because it was big brother Khalid who spoke. Her sister's husband.

"I won't object to grandpa and grandpa, Adel. Because that's true. But for me it's better to focus your attention on your studies first. Since that you will just need two years to finish. Well, that love won't go away. For me, it's better to finish your studies first," he said.

'I love my lover the most. He's my only one and my inspiration to my studies.' she wanted to say something but she was more alone and suddenly his sister spoke.

"What are you fighting for, dear?" she suddenly asked.

That's why their serious conversation ended up in roaring laughter that made him scratch his head. How about even the two adults who initiated the serious conversation were also supported as a joke.

LATER that night, as usual, she neatly put away the set of jewelry gifted to her by prince charming. When she entered the university, she was wearing the necklace and bracelet, while the earring and ring remained in the bag.

"Hi, Adel. Can we talk if you're not going to sleep yet." Her sister Antonette peeked through the open door.

"It's you, Sister. Come in." She immediately stood up and let her in completely, then pointed to the chair because he was sitting on the soft bed. He had no idea what his purpose was or what he wanted to say, so he hesitated when he spoke. bracelet.

"Your brother Khalid and I didn't have it when his cousin gave it to you, but that doesn't mean we didn't know. Your brothers work in the same bank. Because they are the same manager.

"Let's get to the point Adel. That jewelry set was the brother-in-law's first solo design. The question is why did he gift you a set of jewelry? Let's say it's a gift, but why? Because you are presumptuous? Because he wants to thank you?

"You have a mind of your own to understand the events, Adel. Our grandparents may be letting you, or should I say, encouraging you to have a relationship, but first weigh it carefully, Adel. By the way, thank you sis for using him as your inspiration to your studies."

Antonette's long statement. She doesn't mind if the two like each other. But because her sister is still young, she talked to her through it. She also doesn't want to be an obstacle to her studies especially and they can see her determination. She said that it's just inspiration, so what else could he say but to support it.

AT her sister's point, Adel squirmed. That's why she immediately continue. Because her is very slow picker. But what else is she supposed to say? Deny each other? She can't do that because she already loves Reynold Wayne. It's hard to avoid the love that developed than when you love him suddenly.

"Don't worry, Sister. Because I won't let you down. Maybe I'm still young in age but this (while pointing to the left side of the chest) I don't this can be dictated because he is here, Sister. Don't worry, Sister, because I know where I will place myself," she said seriously.

"Thank you, Adel. I will support you in whatever you want. As long as take care of yourself at any time. I'm going to leave you now and you still have school in Lukas. Good night, Sis." Antonette also stood up because she knew that her younger sister needed to rest. She is currently studying in college.

"Thank you too, Sister. Because you are always there to remind me of such things. Good night, Sister," she replied.

"Nothing, Adel. You can we're here at Grandma's and there's family to call. But I'm still your Sister reminding you. Go ahead, Sis, go to bed and I'll go back to your Big Brother and I's room," Antonette answered again and left the room of the youngest brother.

Adel WAITED for her brother to leave before closing the bedroom door. After he closed the door, he leaned over and looked up as if he could find an answer there. But after a while he came to his table again.

"My God, is it my fault that I'm in love with him? It's true that he's ahead of me for twelve years. But is that an obstacle for me to love him? Father, help me do what I should do," she said before he put his stuff away so she could pick it up in the morning before entering the university.

ON the other side of the world, even though his body was tired from the day's work, he was still able to face his laptop. He is a bank manager in the rest of the country or in the Philippines but he is a company salesman in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok. He is in the capital of Thailand as one of the thousands of Filipino workers. If in the country where he was born he was surrounded by maids, nowadays even cleaning his own room is done by him. Preparing his food, washing his clothes, especially his uniforms as a company salesman.

"Oh, Son, it looks like you've been overworked. It's obvious you're very tired son." His mother's voice on the internet awakened his spirit to start traveling again.

"No, Mommy. It just happened that I was thinking about something. That's why I didn't greet you and Daddy right away. How are you both?" he asked.

"By the grace of God, son, your Daddy and I are okay. It's been six months since you left our country, Son. But even though we only see you on the internet, your body has already lost a lot. Are you okay with that, son?" asked the Lady.

That's why he smiled. Whether he admits it or not, he has a hard time adjusting to his surroundings. It's a different feeling to be the one giving orders than being the one being ordered. Still, he was happy to have a different experience. He's really just changing and he's the one who does everything for himself.

"Nothing to worry, Mommy. I'm fine here. Kapre is by the way? It's a miracle he doesn't have any obstacles now?" he asked the mother.

Before the mother could answer, the father preceded him.

"Just, son, if you feel that you can't handle being a salesman there, you can go home at any time. Don't worry about the money, son, because even now I will send you. I know that even if you deny it, you are struggling with it, the collapse of your body is proof. You have only been there for six months, what's more if you'll stay there long years ?" This statement is also questioning.

How lucky he is indeed!

There are parents who worry about him more than himself. They earn the same salary but he is the one who thought of sending the money.

"Well? I guess I am right, Son," his mother asked.

"Huh! What do you mean, Mommy?" he also asked.

"I think that you have moved on with your Arab ex-girlfriend. I can see in your eyes that there is something else that makes it shine. Hopefully, the person in your mind is the woman you deserve you," he said.

At the mother's point, he was stunned again. He felt himself to find out if it was right. After all, Nancy hadn't crossed his mind for several months. He can't even remember the last time this occurred to him.

Instead!

The little girl occupied his thoughts already!

But!

He's too old for her. His age is almost double to hers. She's just eighteen and he's already thirty years old. The young lady who received her first design of jewelry. She's the one who recaptured his heart.

Because he was thinking about the woman he gave a jewelry set to, he didn't notice his parents staring at him even though they said they were only talking on the internet.

"I think you don't need to answer your Mommy's question, son. He said he can see it in the shine of your eyes. By the way, Son, you need to take a rest. You still have school tomorrow," said Mr. Pierce Wesley.

"Take care of yourself, son. Because that is your investment in your work. We love you, son," said his mother.

"Thank you, Mommy, Daddy. And yes I will. About what you're asking, yeah there is but I know it's odd. For the meantime, I can't tell you both who is she. If ever, I'll let you know in due period of time. I love you both, Mommy, Daddy. You too need to rest now. Good night," the young man replied happily.

Their conversation didn't last long either. After saying goodbye to each other, they turned off the laptop. While he was still looking for the name of his little girl.

Yes it is!

The set of jewelry that he gifted to his sister-in-law's brother came from his heart. The first jewelry she designed. At first he also wondered why he carved an abbreviation of his name but soon he understood everything. He didn't cry enough upon knowing that his first girlfriend got married and it's all because of her. It's all because of his little Adel Dela Peña. And eventually he made a jewelry set. He just doesn't know if his cousin's best friend noticed it.

Speaking of his cousin!

"What if he noticed my feelings... maybe he knows because he seems to be teasing us every time we talk? Ahh! That's Herodes!" he whispered.

But when he remembered his little girl, he glanced at his laptop again. That's how disappointed he was because it was offline.

"She must be asleep. She was offline one hour ago ," he whispered again.

Anyway, he left a message for her. He's sure he'll read it when he wakes up the next day.

ONE day, while they were at the mall, some of him felt at ease at work. It was their day off so they agreed to go for a walk in another mall.

"If you had come with us before, Tol. Your eyes would have been entertained. I don't think you are a poor child so I could say that you are saving," said one of his friend.

"It's not like that, brod. It's just that I don't like to wander. Even in the Philippines"

"Hey! Watch out!" shouted another of his companions because it was too late to warn him. It would have been okay if they bumped into each other but they both fell and RW fell over!

But to his surprise, he knows the lady whom he bumped into!