12

Kabanata 12

When my parents found out about the coconuts that the Vega gave, they did not said anything which is unusual. Hindi na lang ako nangusisa pa.

Habang masaya naman ang mga kasambahay at agad nagplano na gagawa ng buko salad.

"Your father is a great businessman, hija. Do you plan to follow his steps?" tanong ni Daddy habang naghahapunan kami.

"Yes po, Tito. But I'm not closing doors to other career possibilities."

Tumango si Daddy. "How about you, hijo?"

Tumikhim si Peter.

"I'm pursuing accountancy right now. Both of my parents are lawyers, Sir."

Nakita ko ang pagkagulat sa mukha ni Daddy nang marinig ang sinabi ni Peter.

"Really? I didn't know that. That's a good career choice. I hope to meet your parents soon."

Ngumiti si Peter.

"I am sure your grades are high," Mommy muttered. "Ang alam ko si Kola ay nangunguna sa kanilang klase sa Maynila."

Tumawa si Kola at umiling.

Nilingon ako ni Daddy.

"Sana ay gayahin mo sila Maia. Kita mo? Magaganda ang kanilang grado a