KABANATA 8: Kindness

SLOAN

“I have something to tell you,” Dominic said while we were in the middle of having our breakfast.

I looked at him. “A-Ano ‘yon?” utal na tanong ko.

Binaba niya ang hawak na kubyertos at saka ituon ang atensiyon sa akin. “I’ll be gone for a week.”

Kumurap ako. Aalis siya? “S-Saan ka pupunta?” I couldn’t help but ask.

“I have an important business trip abroad. I’m leaving tomorrow. I was thinking, maybe you could take care of my company while I’m away?”

My eyes widened. “W-What?!” gulat na bulalas ko.

“Hey, chill. You just need to attend my important conference meetings and sign some documents. Besides, Ronna will take care of you.”

Naguguluhan akong tumingin sa kaniya. I did graduate with a business-related degree, but I’ve never actually tried managing a business, and VMC is a huge company! I haven’t even managed our own company yet; how much more, VMC!

At saka ‘yong secretary niya ay ayaw sa ‘kin!

“I c-can’t do it,” pagsasabi ko ng totoo.

“You’re afraid.” It’s not a question, it