Chapter 27

“Are they joining us?” tanong niya kay P habang naghahain.

“Yes. You don’t mind, do you?”

Pietra was back in no time. Nalaman niya na sa kabilang unit lang tumitigil ang dalawang matanda.

Umiling s’ya. “It’s fine. Do they have allergies?”

“Wala naman. Magnus loves lemons so you can add a few more slices on his plate. Rob is easy. He likes anything. Are we eating in five minutes?”

“Yes. These are done.” Inilapag niya ang dalawang plato sa mesa.

The table is good for four people and although the unit is modest, para sa isang kapatid ng Mafia Don, she could have a bigger suite— maybe a penthouse even. It showed me how simple P can be. Hindi s’ya maluho. And although there is nothing cheap in her things, kumpara sa iba ay mas mura pa rin ang mga ito.

“Plating and all, look at you. Are you sure you’re on the right profession? Parang hindi ka naman bagay maging Chemical Engineer.”

“Mas bagay akong asawa mo,” wala sa loob na sagot niya kay P.

P laughed and waved her hand. “Masyado kang a