Kabanata 18. For the win

Nestor's POV

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"Settle yourself here and manage the business. Do that at least," si Mama sa akin.

"Ma, I have other plans in mind, and. . ."

"So, gusto mo pa rin ba'ng matali sa mga Dela Merced? Glorisha is making her move again and wants you back. She's making her way back into the records, Nestor. And sooner or later, your father will agree to this again. Okay lang ba sa 'yo ito?"

I paused a step forward after hearing it. I came here to give Mama my respect because it's her birthday. Ang tagal na din na hindi ako bumisita sa mansyon dahil marami akong ginagawa. I should have flown to Cagayan de Oro immediately, but I changed my mind because of her.

"Ma, it's my life. My heart. My choice. Papa has given me three years, and I still have a year for that."

"And after that? Kung hindi mo pa rin makita ang babaeng hinahanap mo? Paano na? Magpapakasal ka na ulit kay Glorisha?" Pilyang ngiti niya at hinaplos lang din ang likod ko.

"Anak, kilala kita. I know that it was you doing who t