64 Dinner 6 (1/2)

The family of four and their guest went to the dining area where foods are served. Mr. and Mrs. Alcantara were both seated at the host and hostess chair. Zick was seated at Mrs. Alcantara's left side and Nickel on the right, while Zoey was beside Nickel and Mr. Alcantara's left.

Manang was offered to join the meal, but she declined it as it is a family gathering. Although everyone on the Alcantaras considered her as their member, Manang choose to let the offer and let the family be together with their guest.

”I'm glad to you really accepted my invited before, Nickel. My Zoey keep on telling me that you're too busy to dine with us but I doubt that you cannot spare an hour.” Mr. Alcantara started.

”HAHAHA! Zoey's words are half-truth and half just a speculation. I was indeed busy but I will never let down an offer of free meal Uncle. It's been a long time that I've invited to a proper meal.”

”Is that so? Why? Is your parents lived abroad or you don't have any relative around?” Fatima got intrigued with Nickel's personal life. And she thought that it isn't too rude to ask.

”My parents died last year and my only brother migrated to Canada. I don't know any relatives around me. And I've been living alone for almost nine years.”

Mrs. Alcantara didn't expect that her curiosity will lead them to Nickel's sad life. ”Poor child, if that's the case, you are welcome in our house anytime you want. Our doors are open to give you warmth and food.”

”Honey, please be careful asking personal questions. Okay?” Nico cannot stop himself from correcting his wife.

The two younger Alcantaras are left as the listeners as they don't know how to but in with their conversation. Zoey was even surprised that Nickel has this sad part of his life. Behind all his pranks and jokes hides his sad family history.

”When did you meet my sister? It seems like you are too familiar with her?” Zick is always the observer in their family, he sees the tiny details of everything. Like on how did Nickel knew that Zoey doesn't eat carrots, raisins and green peas from Menudo.

”You're too over-reacting Kuya. We are sharing one office, so he probably saw me separating carrots and peas. Right sir?”

”Yeah! That's right! Although we graduated from the same university before, this is the first time that I really meet Zoey personally.”

Mr. and Mrs. Alcantara were both amazed that these two youngsters came from the same university.

”And I was a year older from her when it comes to seniority to Sealed Corporation.”