Chapter 75 Chapter 75 - The Guests

Their Point-of-Views
"Nicka, the cheesecake is savory. I liked it very much." when Fritz approached Nicka who was playing with her dolls.
"Hey! Are you dumb or deaf because you do not speak? What is your drama with your daddy? Then I heard you! Do you want to go back to your Mommy?" And Fritz sat down in front of Nicka.
Nicka just boobed her head.
"I have a good idea! I will help you get back to your mommy but also help me with your daddy." she grinned.
In the Garden of Leto...
"All right, Annie, go home and rest. I will be your substitute here in the reception area." Annie asked for permission from me to go home because she was feeling bad.
"Thank you, Ma'am Eve," said Annie.
Ella is also not here now and she is attending a seminar required by the government. It is fine with me, I enjoy my work.
I have already received calls and most of them are booked here at Garden of Leto for next week.
Phone ringing...
"Good afternoon, Garden of Leto how may I help you?" I answer promptly.
"Hello! I just wanted to ask if this is the resort owned by Eve Lopez?" question of the one on the other line.
"Someone recommended to me that the Garden of Leto is a wonderful place." addition of the woman on the other line.
"Yes, Ma'am, you have called the correct phone number. We are catering different occasions such as birthdays, anniversary celebrations, weddings, and the like." I deciphered to her.
"Well, that is good to know. The event is an engagement party. But it is gonna be a surprise. I am the one who wants to propose to my boyfriend. He is an occupied man and I am glad that he agreed to let me take him somewhere." Narrated by the woman.
"The Garden of Leto Events Place and Resort is perfect for your plan, Ma'am. Our place is so nostalgic and I am sure your boyfriend will have no reason to reject you." I gladly told her.
"I am so confident that he will not reject my proposal. Another thing, I am already pregnant with him. I just had a request with regards to my reservation." again she was comfortable with storytelling.
"Go ahead, Ma'am. What is your request?" and I reached for the pen that was on my table.
"My boyfriend is a fan of Eve Lopez. So if only she could welcome us when we get there." the woman said again.
"No problem. You are talking to Eve Lopez right now so your request has already been noted. How many rooms do you plan to reserve?" I said smiling.
It is absurd that even though I do not appear on television anymore, I still have fans, the loyal ones.
"Only one room. I will take that opportunity to be with my boyfriend alone for three days. Anyway, my obstetrician said we can still, you know..." and she cracked up.
"Alright! When do you plan to be here?" I begged furthermore.
"Next week, we will arrive on Friday night," she answered back.
"Noted, what is your name?" so that I can write as well.
"Fritz. Fritz Samonte." she retorted.
When we finished talking, I remembered again what Nicka told me on the phone that I forgot to ask her when she was still here in the Garden of Leto. I just let go of whatever I doubted. If I had to worry about what Nicka said then she would have opened it up to me before. Perhaps, Fritz Nicka was referring to was their new maid and they have not gotten along well at the moment.
"The receptionist of the Garden of Leto is lovely." praise of the newcomer.
"Hey, Paul! Annie is sick so I sent her home first so she could rest." I smiled.
"Did you have a delivery?" I added.
"Yes, it was just near here so I dropped by as well. Ahhmmm, Eve, our reunion is coming soon. Do you consider thinking about it?" Paul altered the topic.
"Maybe Paul, it is better to tell you that I will not be with you at your reunion. Some people have already booked a reservation for that same week. They might have a hard time when I am not here." I reason with him.
"If that is the case, I can not insist that you put me ahead of your business. It is fine, Eve!" and Paul smirked.
"I am sorry!" I repeated.
"So, I got to go! Bye!" and he turned away.
I am just looking for the perfect timing to tell Paul that I am ready to settle back with Nikolai once he and Nicka get back here. I do not want to believe that Paul likes me as the opposite sex. It would be better for him to turn his gaze on me to others, which he also can not concede. Probably, this is the only sign he is waiting for to go on with his life.
"I am just going to wear the Garden of Leto uniform," I told to Ella.
"Why are you wearing a uniform? You are the owner of Garden of Leto so you can wear different clothes to welcome the guests. All right, wear different clothes." Ella persuaded me.
I changed clothes. After all, the guest's boyfriend is a fan of mine, so maybe I should just be presentable in his eyes.
Their Point-of-Views
"It is good Nikolai that you agreed to go with Nicka and me," said Fritz when they were on the way.
"It is about time I fulfill my promise to my little princess. Where are we going?" Nikolai implored Nicka.
"It is a surprise, Dad!" Nicka answered back smiling.
"You know how to surprise like that, Nicka! But I like it, at least, we will be together for three days." Nikolai fondled Nicka.
"I like it too. We will be together too for three days!" Fritz suddenly spoke.
"Did your obstetrician allow you to travel? You already have a big belly. Are you sure you can make a long trip?" Nikolai inquired.
"Of course, I am allowed by her! So I can be with you and Nicka." and she glanced at Nicka.
In the Garden of Leto...
"Wow! My friend is gorgeous. I hope I am as pretty as you so I do not have to make an effort to look sophisticated and rich." Ella acclaimed me.
"You are kidding me again," I said to Ella.
"That is true! I used to be your number one fan. Is your guest coming already?" she pleaded.
"I received a call from her that they are already in town. They will be here in a few minutes. So let us get ready." I clarified.
I checked Fritz Samonte's room reservation again so that I would not be humiliated by her expectations. It would be better for her to have a memorable place to propose to her boyfriend.
It is a pleasure to think that she is the one preparing the proposal for her boyfriend. But for me that was exciting. It is thrilling and for sure, her boyfriend will answer her proposal right away.
Their Point-of-Views
"Dad, let me put this blindfold on you!" let out Nicka.
"What is this blindfold for?" Nikolai begged.
"Nikolai, listen to Nicka!" persuasion of Fritz.
Nikolai did nothing but consent to Nicka's wishes.
In the Garden of Leto...
Soon the telephone rang and Fritz said they were about to enter the Garden of Leto. I was ready at the lobby door to welcome them.
A black SUV arrived. I am sure this is Fritz's car. The door opened and a woman came down with a fairly large baby bump. It is Fritz.
"Hi! Eve!" she greeted me.
"Ma'am Fritz Samonte!" I recognized her.
"Yeah! Wow! I must say this place is perfect for my plan. I love this place!" and she tossed her sight.
"Thank you so much for choosing Garden of Leto for your special day. Where is your boyfriend?" and I seemed to be looking for where his companion was.
"I schemed to surprise him so he is still in the car and has a blindfold. Can you come with me first to show me our room?" she pleaded.
"Oh! Sure! Let me assist you and tour you around as well." I conceded.
I accompanied Fritz to the room I had reserved for her and her boyfriend.
"This is your room. Room 117." I opened the door.
"It is wonderful! Eve, this is excellent for me and my boyfriend. This boyfriend of mine really wishes us to be together all the time. So I appreciate this lanai.
Then look at that! I feel like I am in Boracay right now. I want to wear a swimsuit but I already have my baby bump." She giggled while looking outside.
"You can still wear a swimsuit if you wished to," I said smiling.
"I will think of it. My boyfriend is selfish when it comes to my physique." she again snickered.
"Perhaps, he loves you so much that he is selfish. It is thrilling." I complimented her.
"And I am pretty sure we will go home with good news for our family. We a match made in heaven." assurance of Fritz.
"How many months is your belly?" I inquired.
I felt a fondness for Fritz. She loves to tell stories and it seems like we have known each other for a long time. I am comforted by people who easily trust me. And I have no intention of eradicating their trust.