Bar hopping, hooking up, and returning to the guy he once was. DK only thinks of the present; doing these terrible things makes him forget his broken heart for once. Paola entered the office and presented him with an iPad containing his appointments for the next two days. “This week’s quite busy, sir. If you wish to have some private schedules, I’m afraid we can’t push that through” Paola said while handing over the iPad.
DK browsed through the digital planner and reviewed the appointments he will be attending. He leaned back and unbuttoned his coat. “Do everything to make this day available” he said while pointing at a specific date. “But a major shareholder is the guest in the meeting. He is about to share almost half of the investment” Paola contradicted.
DK massaged his nape. “Do I look like I care? It is my son’s birthday and I can’t miss that event” he said; annoyed by the things has been fixing lately. Paola just nodded and went outside to cancel the scheduled meeting three days after the present. DK sighed; he’s been stressed out lately because of the upcoming licensure exams. He does not need it because he is making a living already, but there is something that makes him fulfilled.
He rang Jake’s number and instructed. “Get ready to prepare for your nephew’s birthday. Tell Joanna that I want the venue to be in the city to lessen the hassle” he said and immediately dropped the call. DJ will turn four in a few days. But in the last four years of being back, he can only get to see his son during the weekends whenever he is in his mother’s house.
 
Jake did what DK had ordered and so he made a call to his cousin. Joanna picked up the call, “Why did you call, Jake? I am at the hospital’s cafeteria” she started. Jake did not beat around the bush. “DK wants to sponsor DJ’s fourth birthday there in the city so you won’t all go to Isla Corale. Maybe we can invite some of DJ’s friends from the kindergarten?” Jake introduced.
“That’s not a bad idea. I will consult King and tell you our decision” Joanna replied that made Jake annoyed. “How does that relate to King? DK is the father of the kid” Jake said annoyingly. Joanna sighed, “You know how King is close to DJ, right? The kid even calls him ‘daddy’” she answered. Jake shook his head in disbelief, “Alright. Send me your decision as soon as possible” he said and ended the call. It is unbelievable that DJ learned how to recognize King as his dad but not DK.
Flashback…
Miss Elizaga held DJ’s little hand and went to the mansion’s living room. “DJ, can you still remember what I taught you?” she asked. The child nodded and pointed to DK’s picture framed in the living room. “That’s daddy” he answered. DK got home from work and saw what Miss Elizaga was doing. “Mom, didn’t I tell you not to teach DJ to call me daddy?” he asked.
Miss Elizaga rolled her eyes. “What’s gotten into you? I am teaching the truth” she answered and continued teaching DJ. “But Mom, it is for the better. You will never understand how it feels to be called a ‘daddy’ just because of blood. But to be called ‘daddy’ without deserving it is a slap on my face” DK said in a sentiment.
He kneeled down and held his son’s hands. “Dion, I am not your daddy. Your daddy is the one who brings you to school, cooks meals for you, and plays with you every day. I am not your daddy because I am always away” he carefully explained to the child.
Just as he was talking to his son, King entered the mansion, ready to pickup DJ and bring him back to the new house where they are staying at the same city. DJ excitingly ran to King; King picked him up and carried him. King called his attention, “’ Sup dude? How’s business?” he asked. DK simply replied, “Good as always” and turned around to go upstairs to his room.
DJ mumbled, “Big dude said that a daddy is a playmate. Are you my daddy?” the little kid asked. DK heard it clearly. He felt like a thousand thorns throbbed his heart. He acted like he did not care and left the three in the living room. King awkwardly smirked and bid goodbye to Miss Elizaga. She crossed her arms and sat down on the couch.
Maybe she does not really know the reason why DK did such a thing. But she only knows one thing, that soon enough, DJ will understand what his father is doing for him.  
 
End of Flashback
 
Joanna opened the house’s door and was greeted by DJ’s hugs. The house is built by King to be his rest house. She carried her son and kissed him on his cheeks. “Delia, go with DJ first and have some snacks” she said and gave DJ to Delia. She placed down her bags in the living room where King was busy watching a series on the television.
“Are you tired? Let me cook something for you” King offered and was about to stand up when Joanna stopped him. “No, it’s fine. I actually have something to discuss with you” Joanna stated that made King interested. “What is it?” he asked out of curiosity.
“DK offered to set up a birthday party for DJ. He planned to do it here in the city and invite DJ’s school friends” she said. King nodded, “Sounds like a good idea. Did you talk to him?” he asked. Joanna shook her head and answered, “It was Jake who told me DK’s plans. They are waiting for our decision so they can start planning”.
“I’m glad they are respecting our decision. I have no problems with it” he replied. Joanna opened her phone and texted her cousin that they both agree with DK’s proposal. Joanna sat beside King and leaned on his shoulder. For the past three years, Joanna started opening her heart again, and this time, with King by her side.
“Do you think we are being unfair with DK?” she asked while feeling King’s fingers caressing her hair. “We just did what he wanted us to do. He wants freedom and so we granted it to him” he answered; both of them having their quality time at home after being drained in their workplaces.