Chapter 20. New Projects 8

"Good. Remember to separate the event from us. It must not be associated with our gold field. Otherwise, the job seekers will wear us out."

"You told me that earlier. I will work on the cost of the program and get back to you."

"It's okay. Hasten things up. If you need my advice, do not hesitate to come to me."

"It is all right, Boss. I will be on my way."

"It's okay."

He left afterward and I was happy.

"Spending to get the person I love won't be a bad business," I concluded and went back to work.

Suddenly, my phone rang. I looked at it and was surprised to see the caller.

"He just left," I asserted, furrowed my brow, and picked up the call.

"Hello, Johnson. What's up?"

"I called to inform you that I am back in my office. Thank you for the lunch."

I felt disturbed but controlled myself and responded, "That is good to know."

"See you later," he said.

"It's okay. Later," I said and he ended the call.

I looked at my phone and said to myself, "Is he supposed to do that? Maybe I have lost track of how to relate with friends."

The Bar And Resort 

"I can see that you have a new phone," my supervisor asked me while we were working.

I smiled shyly and answered him, "Yes, Andrea."

"Wow! If I may ask, was it given to you by a customer?"

"No, Andrea. My Big sister gifted it to me."

I do not know why he was overtly excited but he said, "Your sister must be a wonderful person."

"You got it. She is so caring and protective of those she loves."

"You are lucky to have her. It's rare to see closely knit family these days."

"Yes, I am," I answered him and did not bother to respond to his opinion about a closely knit family.

"It is against the rule to be with your phone while at work. I will show you where to submit it and take it when you are leaving in the morning," he made clear to me.

I was scared and apologized at once, "Pardon my oversight. I promise that it will not happen again."

He smiled softly and corrected me, "You have not done anything wrong. I have just informed you. Come with me."

He led me to where I would submit my phone. I took the key afterward and we returned to the bar. Soon, the customers began to come. I saw a lovely dog with its owner and remembered my promise to Milo.

"Is picking up table scraps for my dogs allowed?" I asked my supervisor.

He pouted and asked me, "Table scraps for a dog? Won't it harm the dog?"

'A few table scraps won't harm him,' I thought.

"I don't think so. Just once in a while."

"I see. It's not been talked about by the management. You can go home with some."

I was happy to hear that and appreciated him. Now, the waiters began to bring in the orders and we began to serve them. I had forgotten that I had a father but only remembered that I did not see him in the garden just I did not see him at home.

"Maybe the clients are too many for him, and he had no time for home and the resort," I shrugged my shoulders and closed for the day.

I was eager to get home on time to see my sister before she left for work. She was about to leave the house when I got home, and she was pleased to see me.

"Thank you, Big sister, for the gift. I am proud to be your brother," I appreciated her.

"Never mind, my dear. I am proud to have you as well. Just remain the good boy that you are," she responded and tapped me on my back.

"I won't let you down, Big sister," I promised her.

At that point, she was emotional. I guess she remembered our wayward father. She fought back her tears and advised me, "Please don't let me down like Father. We will make Mother happy in the future."

I agreed with her and informed her, "We are not allowed to be with our phones during working time. If you call me and I don't pick up your call, don't be disturbed."

"I got it," she said and moved.

I watched her leave. As I turned to enter the house, I saw my mother and Milo looking at me. 

They must have heard everything I discussed with Eugenia. All the same, I cheered up and accepted their greetings. The aroma of the table scraps wafted into Milo's nose and he was agitating.

"Calm down, Milo. It's yours," I assured him, rubbed his head, and led him to the kitchen.

I served him and he settled down to eat. My mother was happy to see him relishing the meal and she praised me, "You will be a good husband and father in the future, Julius."

Although I laughed over the compliment, I remembered Hendrick, and I do not know the reason.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mother," I appreciated her.

For reasons I could not explain, I became moody and longed to see Hendrick more than ever.

"How do I get his contact and appreciate him for his friendship and kindness to me?" I asked myself in despondency.

My mother walked into my room and cut my reverie. I cheered up immediately to conceal my worries.

"Is anything the matter, Mom?" I inquired.

"Nothing serious but I want to seek your opinion on something," she said.

"What is that?" I asked her eagerly.

"I'm bored staying at home and I think I can go out there and get any job. At least I will be busy and think less about your father and his antics," she stated.

I was touched and felt for her hopeless condition.

"You are unwell, Mom," I reminded her. "How can you work?" I asked her.