NATHAN's POV

"Hey! Nathan Earhl Galacio! Welcome back, honey!"

"Thanks, mom." I smiled and hugged my mommy who had just arrived here at the airport to fetch me. I just came to the Philippines from Korea. I stayed there for almost 3 years after I resigned from being a teacher. I studied medicine in Korea because that was really my dream I want to fulfill in my life. And now, I'm a professional Surgeon.

"C'mon honey. I prepared a lot of food for you at home!" Mom said excitedly after parting from my embrace.

"Really mom? Thanks, mom! " I kissed her on her head. Anyways where's dad and Sanderson?" I asked as I noticed that there's no Dad and Sanderson's presence here at the airport, only mommy and her two bodyguards were here.

"You know your dad is busy managing our hospital right? Don't worry, he'll be going home early today because he knew you were coming. And your brother, go to Palawan. You know... about work." My mom taps my shoulder, I just shook my head. Got it. That's not new to dad. He really prioritizes his work first. And Sanderson? Tch. Didn't he just tell me he was going? I wish he had waited for me, I want to go on vacation now.

"Okay. Let's go, mom." I smiled at her, pulling my suitcase and we left the airport.

"How's Korea honey? Did you enjoy a lot there? How about your study?" Mom asked while we're on our way home. I leaned my head on the back seat of the car.

"Of course mom. I enjoyed it a lot there. My study there was fine. And I'm a surgeon now, mom. I can replace dad." I laughed shortly.

Just kidding. Dad was great at being a surgeon.

"Wow! That's good to hear my son, I'm so proud of you! It's really good that you became a great doctor like us." Mom sighed and rolled her eyes. "I'm sure your dad will be happy if he'll know this."

"Why? Didn't Sanderson continue his doctoral studies?"

"Yes, my son. They always argue with your dad about it. He didn't want to be a doctor." Mom sighed heavily again. "So, we let him do what he wanted. There's nothing we can do." Mom's face looked disappointed.

Little did I know that this had been the case since I had come to Korea. Sanderson didn't even bother to report to me, just because he was afraid that I would get rid of him.

"So, What state does he have in his life now?"

"Not bad. He's now a professional fashion designer."

I was surprised at what mommy said. I raised my head slightly and looked at her. "What? A fashion designer? That sounds gay." My forehead twitched."Why is that the job he chose?" Is he really thinking about that?

"I don't know." Mom shrugged her shoulder. I could see in her face too that's she's confused. "I didn't know that he was interested in designing."

"Tsh. That's really weird." I shook my head at and I leaned it back to the car window. Biting my nails. 'I think I should go to Palawan'

~*~

HOUSE~~

"Book a ticket for me right now. I'm leaving for Palawan. 4 PM." I'll order Taylor on the other line He's my dad's secretary, my secret best friend. He's been serving my dad for almost 10 years but before that, I met him earlier than my dad. I'm also the reason why he became dad's secretary. In short, he does everything I command him.

"Yes, my buddy. As you wish."

"Thank you bud. I'll see you later."

I ended the call.

I've been calling Sanderson for how many times but even once when I called he didn't answer. That brat.

I threw the phone in my soft bed. I pulled my suitcase near to me. I opened it, picked up the few clothes I was going to take to Palawan.

*knocking the door*

"Come in!" I raised my voice to hear it outside I know it's mom. She knows it already.

The door opened and mom went up. She closed the door and walked near me. "Why are you going there suddenly honey?" she asked as she sat down on my bed, in front of me. Facing and giving me an unknown emotion.

"Mom, I need some rest. And I think Palawan is a good place for me to rest." I zipped the trolls of my suitcase. "And I have to talk to Sanderson"

"He won't change his mind, son."

"I'm not going to make him change his mind mom. He's been rejecting my calls even my emails that I sent to him when I was in Korea. I guess he is mad at me."

"So can't you wait for your dad to come before you go?" My mom sighed.

I looked at her after I prepared the gear I was going to bring. "Not anymore. I have to leave by 4 PM." I stared at the watch I was wearing it's already 3 PM. I need to go by 3:30. "Maybe we can have dinner together when I came back with Sanderson. For now mom, I need to go." I kissed her in the forehead.

"Alright, take care of there okay? Look after your brother." Mom gave me a sweet smile, but still, there's a worries written in her eyes.

"I will. Don't worry. Bye. mom. I love you." I took the bag and suitcase out of my room.

My phone rang as I went out. Taylor calling.."Hey Taylor, I'm on my way. Yeah. Ok." The line died. I put my suitcase in the back of the car with the bag. I got in my car and drove away.

When I arrived at the airport, I immediately saw Taylor. I park my car and got off.

"Nathan! Fresh from Korea huh?" He taps my back as he approached me. Whoah? It seems like his human now. He's wearing a black and white suit, there is a gray necktie. He had a good haircut, not as he had before, long hair.

"Now you're human," I smirked at him and put my shades on.

He chuckled. "Go get his bag." He ordered the two bodyguards with him to get my things in the car.

"Tsh." I laughed a little.

His bodyguard placed my bag on my side. "Thanks," I told.

"So you're ready for your flight now? Tssh. You just return from Korea, you'll leave again?" He raised his right hand and handed me my plane ticket.

"Haha. I need some fresh air from form Palawan, I guess. Anyways. Thanks. I'll bring you a Screaming Eagle Cabernet when I get back." One of the most expensive wines.

He chuckled. "Sure. I'll wait. All right, be careful. Have a safe trip, Nath!"

"TSS. Boss." I corrected him.

"I'm just comfortable with you." He laughed and waved at me. I waved back.

"Tsh. Bye, Taylor." Turned my back away from him.

See you Palawan. See you damn brat, Sanderson.