58 In Exchange of A Marriage (1/2)
”I was hurt when I saw you holding her. I initially thought you deceived me. But my trust in you prevailed.”
”Thank you, Jia. You promised to be with me through all of the challenges, did you? ”
”But I'm not brave,Jim. And I am afraid I can't handle conflicts and rejections.”
”Whatever conflicts we would meet sooner or later,as long as there is trust,nothing could destroy us.”
Jia nodded as she clasped her hand with his.
As soon as Jian heard the sound of the car,he immediatelyran towards Jim and hopped on to his arms.
”Daddy! ”
This was the sweetest word he would hear from Jian everyday.
And to see him running eagerly to meet him everytime he went home was his daily dose of a happy pill.
Jia happened to meetAuntie Elsa, somebody from the neighborhood,to take care of Jian everytime she would be away. She was around fifty years old who spent most of her time in her small garden to overcome boredom! It was when she was in her garden that Jia happened to talk to her.
”Jia, please feel free to call me if you wish to go out and leave Jian with me. I love kids and they are worth of my time rather than getting bored around doing nothing.”
”Reallly,Auntie? I really need somebody to see Jian while I will be dropping and picking up his dad in his workplace. That will be until Ate Nita,Jian's nanny will come over. ”
”How's Auntie Elsa,baby? ”Jim would like to know how well she was taken care of.
”It's fun to be with her, dad,because she plays with me! ”Jim sighed in relief.
As Jia headed directly to the kitchen,he also went directly to the bathroom.
Jia quickly put the broiler on. She placed four layers of sandwhiches, spread olive oil in it before placing the fried chicken ham and cheese. After the cheese melted,she removed it and placed it on a tray. She then fried up some eggs and mushrooms with sprinkled pepper and salt and placed it on top of the sandwiches. After setting a side dish of mixed vegetable salad, a warm milk for Jian and a hot tea for both of them, Jim and Jian came over.
While enjoying their breakfast,a call from Miss Maxine went through.
”Dr. Wayne,please tell Miss Jia to come over with you anytime this afternoon for dress fitting. The seamstress need to start right away since the placement of intricate beadings and embroidery would take muchlonger.”
”Hi,Miss Max,I'll do just that.” He smiled while his eyes were on Jia.
”Miss Max,Jia here.. ” She took over the conversation.
”Miss Jia,bring along with you your undergarments that you will wear on your wedding especially your bra. Because a change of it may affect the fit of your bridal gown and wedding reception dress. I will also help you both in the choice of your shoes today. ”