The head chef of the restaurant presented a menu to DK. “Are these sufficient for the number of days I planned?” DK asked while browsing the printed and personalized menu. “I’ve got it all covered, sir. All of these foods are in our five-star selections and it needs a lot of budgets to achieve its specialty” the chef answered.
“Impressive; remove every food that contains peaches in it. I am allergic to peaches. Send Paola the breakdown of expenses. I will give the kitchen staff a bonus right after you accomplish what I have requested” DK replied and sent the chef back to the hotel’s restaurant. He roamed around and ordered the other employees. “I want the pool to be deeply cleaned. And I don’t want customers to use it two days before the start of my requested date” he informed the pool staff.
Joanna roamed around the department store to find clothes for DJ. The weather starts to become gloomy and cold. King volunteered to drive them to the department store, and it is he who is holding DJ’s stroller while Joanna is busy picking swimming clothes and pajamas for DJ. King is satisfied that he gets to spend time with the woman he loves, regardless of having his ex-friend’s child with her.
She shopped things that they will be needing for the Christmas vacation DK proposed. A carmine dress caught her eye. “That one’s already beautiful. How much more if you will be the one to wear it?” King complimented. Joanna looked at him while holding the dress. “Do you think this would be perfect? It is my first time having a bond with DK’s mom. And the occasion is something life-changing. I need to prepare for it” she replied.
King nodded; “You are presentable regardless of what you wear” he contradicted. And just as that, Joanna added that carmine dress in her cart. They proceeded to the store’s cashier and paid the things they shopped. Joanna carefully pulled DK’s card from her wallet but King stopped her. “No, let me pay” he offered.
Joanna smirked, “I promised DK that if it concerns buying things for our child, his money will be the thing that I will spend” she declined. King shook his head, “Think of it as a gift for Dion. You know, I am actually bad at giving gifts so if you’ll allow me, let these things be my gift to your child. Let me pay it instead” he answered back while giving his card to the cashier.
“I am beyond grateful, King” Joanna appreciated his little efforts for her and DJ. King stacked up the items inside his car trunk while Joanna carried Dion. King started the engine and drove back to the place where Joanna lives.
“It’s been so long since you and DK interacted” he started a chat. “That’s true. I didn’t even expect that he will plan these things all along” Joanna replied while feeding her baby with bottled milk. “Have you forgiven yet?” King asked that made Joanna nervous. “I honestly do not know. I am not overpowering pride over my consciousness. The thing is, we have a child. And I don’t want DJ to feel that he is abandoned by his real father” she answered.
King carefully touched Joanna’s shoulder while his eyes are still focused on the road. “Fate is on your side now, Joanna. Soon enough, you will get the life you deserve” King comforted. She just smiled; King’s eyes gazes on the road. He is still the same old selfish man he once was. And this time, he won’t let DK win over him again.
DK opened the blackout curtains of his room. He went outside to his balcony and sipped a warm cup of dark coffee. Today is the day the plan will take place. He cannot remove the smile in his face knowing that in a few hours, he will meet DJ once again. He sat down and looked around. The hotel and restaurant are vacated by the employees working for him. There are no customers, and the sound of silence is the only thing surrounding the place.
He went inside to find something to wear in his wardrobe. He pulled out some clothes he reserved for special occasions and tried it one by one. His charm really matches everything he wears. A knock came sounding from his door. “Come in” he simply said. Jake handed him a folder that requires his reviewing.
“Sir, here are the details of the facilities you wanted to enhance”. He looked at it sheet by sheet. The departments reported the facilities to be ready and in standby already. “Great work. Now get yourself prepared too. Your cousin and your nephew are on their way” he replied and allowed Jake to do his personal business.
Joanna packed up all the things and placed it inside the car. Delia wore her knitted cardigan and carried DJ. “This is so exciting!” she said while preparing a car seat for Dion. “All ready to go?” King asked while closing his car’s trunk. Both Delia and Joanna agreed that King will drive for them to Isla Corale instead of getting a subway. “Then, let’s get going so we can reach there before it gets dark” he said and started getting inside the driver’s seat.
King thought of a plan that nobody knows. He offered to drive them to Isla Corale but he did not inform Joanna and Dahlia that he will tag along. He placed his baggage inside the car’s trunk without the two knowing. It is his plan to destroy Joanna and DK’s relationship once again. He can feel the unending jealousy, and knowing that Joanna is still in love with DK, he will again prove that he is more worthy to be her partner.
A call popped up on DK’s phone. It was Zaydi, his favorite cousin. “’Sup bro?” DK started. “We are almost there. We’ll help you do things your employees can’t” he answered. DK planned last minute that he wants some of his cousins come to the event but for a short while only. “I’ll see you at the lobby then” he replied and immediately dropped the call.
It has been so long since he met some of his family members and he believes that it is also the perfect time for them to know his deepest secrets.