Chapter 40: Solution 3

Charlie was instantly greeted by Rancho Italianos’ staff when she arrived at the restaurant. The staff know her and her family well because the owners are a family friend. It was also their go-to restaurant since she and Caleb were kids kaya kilala sila ng mga staff doon.

Maya-maya pa, iginiya na siya ng isa sa mga waiter sa hilera ng mga private rooms na naroon. The waiter stopped at the third door and gently opened the door for her.

She took in a sharp breath before entering the room. Agad na bumungad sa kanya ang bulto ng isang lalaki na hindi nalalayo sa edad ng Daddy niya. He was sitting on one of the chairs facing the table set-up, drinking casually from his wine glass. He seemed lost in thought for a moment. But when he saw her, agad itong tumayo.

“Y-you must be Ms. Charlize Sandejas,” anito, ngumiti.

She forced a smile. “I am. And you must be Mr. Stanley Dominguez,” pormal niyang sagot.

Lalong lumawak ang ngiti ng lalaki. “Stanley. Just call me Stanley, Ms. Sandejas,” anito,