GROWING UP WITH MY LOVE

O

tch when I arrived at o

shiny thing on the passenger's seat caught my attention. I

ul littl

ed to open it, but Nelly

s try 143444 - I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, BABY." I cracked

d a sigh of frustration after I took a second shot. But on second though

ere my office was, I remembered

orning

up when I walked

ir. Is there any

ow to unlock a phone to come to

report to your office. And by the way, Mr. Park, th

your work now," I replied and we

in return while my uncle raised a hand to start the meeting as I sat. We tackled the transfer of the President and CEO's position, including the lower hierarchy of t

ing. Anywhere I look at the room reminds me of my good grannies. They were the

aunt Margaretta and uncle Miguel used to take you

d when I was a kid. But then, I was innocent and fragile, t

one day, and that day has come," Uncle sai

d a little. "Thanks," I mo

on his forehead revealed as he raised his eyebrows. His temple creased wh

rannies were still alive. I just realized that he had aged so much. The

n me; surprise crossed his face. He lets out

those lessons. We have different life principles, but I hope you'll take you

entire face lit up as he gulped the glass of scotch. Uncle Philip stood up,

d. So I hope you'll take your grannies' words on how to run a business. After all, I am

chair is my witness of how hardworking I have been since the day I got to the company I inherited. As I check my wristwat

d of heading out for lunch, I settled on food

asy, no need f

got my attention; it seems she chose the person to be the first on the list. So I dialed the number, put it on spe

ct list. I grabbed the phone from the table w

el

Marica?" I res

king...is

me. Did Nelly tell you she left

pecting that you'd call me. Sh

that I forgot to check on her phone right away. And also, I had to ask an I

And thank you for taking the time to call me. My best friend will be happ

phone? I'll send you the address." A sudden feeling of thrill arose to

end it to me; then I'll hav

s a knock on my door. I held

me

e food. I pointed out to put the food on the table

held the phone n

rica, so I guess t

lly appreciate this

ed on a reservation for two in my favorite Italian

acks in my neck as I rolled it left to right. When swiftly, a beautiful lass entering the lobby of a building flashed through my mind. Swinging her knee-length floral dr

ner tonight, so I opened my eyes to check on my wristwatch. My watch says it's 6 in th

y long sleeves at my elbow-length, just like when I was in the fast-food r