Wild 1
"Dear, what are we going to do now? They are chasing after us. Do you think they will let us after we filed for bankruptcy?"
I really don't know what my parents are talking about. What do they mean by they filed for bankruptcy? Did something happen in our company without my idea? I just got home from the states because I attended a business meeting together with Billy. Then, when I went straight here, all I hear was loud scratches and things dragging on the floor like they are busy packing their things.
"You know how cruel those people are. Do you think they will let us just because we filed for bankruptcy?" My Father asked then I heard him take a sip from his rum.
Are we in debt? What happened? I want to enter this room and asked them, but I also have respect for my family, and I don't want to interrupt them.
"No, but they will surely understand. We will make sure that we will pay them, right?" My Mom replied.
"Pay them? Are you insanely sure that we can pay them? Alliana, our debt is roughly 500 million, where can we get that kind of money? Those motherfuckers! They knew that our company would blow off and now they raise our interest to fifty percent!" He shouted.
I always find my father calm in every situation, and this is really the first time to see him getting mad and losing his composure but who wouldn't? 500 million is a huge sum of money. Where can we get that? Even if we sold our house or even all the land that we bought, the building that we built, or even our company is not enough to pay our debt.
I slowly lean forward and open the door slightly, enough to see my mom crying on the bed while my dad is busy packing her things. Never did I ever think about our family in this situation. I tried my best to study abroad so that I can help my parents run our business, but it seems like it will all go to waste because of what happened to us now. I am willing to help my parents but how? We don't have any money, company, or maybe a home as well.
I flinched slightly when my phone vibrates, and it was accompanied by my loud ringtone. I immediately grab it in my pocket and walk away from the door. I heard my parents stop talking but I didn't mind them. I answered the call from Billing.
"Hello, Calliope speaking," I greeted.
"Hello, Cal. I heard what happen to your family business. Are Tito and Tita good?" He asked. I let go of a heavy sigh before answering. It was pretty obvious that my parents are not okay. No one is okay.
"No, they are not. I am not even sure what will happen to us now." I said and leaned towards the wall.
"I am really sorry to hear that," he said, "Can I help you with something?"
I am not sure what to say. I don't think Billy can be of any help and one more thing is, the problem in our company is not the sales nor the product but the debt itself. Fifty percent interest is too much. I don't think that's explainable, but I think, my parents couldn't bring this to legal authorities because they may have acquired the money illegally.
"Nah, nothing. Thank you for the offer. You really cared about my family. don't you?" I said and smiled a little bit.
Ever since I met Billy at a Business Ball, we became really close friends to the point that no one will be left behind. If one of us knew that there will be opportunities where we can expand our connections, we will inform each other.
"Are you sure?" I can feel a hint of worry in his voice. I immediately smiled at the thought of him getting worried about me.
I will not deny the fact that I like him more than my friend. He is really a good person, an ideal one to be exact. He is such a gentleman. The perfect man that I have been looking for. He doesn't go to clubs unless he needs to.
"Yes, absolutely!" I said cheerfully.
I heard him let go of a heavy sigh before he responded, "Alright, however, if something happens and you need my help. Never hesitate to call me. Okay?"
"Yes, I know. You are always my to-go person anyway." I answered and laughed a little bit.
"I really love..." I got stunned by what he said, my heart beats really fast to what she said. Is h-he going to confess? "...your attitude when it comes to facing a problem. You are too positive."
My heart shatters and I can feel a bit of disappointment in my heart.
"Thank you," I spoke. I don't know, maybe I sounded so disappointed but who cares?
"Are you okay? Why do you sound disappointed?"
I feel like a bucket full of cold water has been poured into me.
"I am not. You are just imagining things. Rest up. I have to go; I need to talk to my parents about what happened." I answered.
"Are you sure? But okay, always remember that I am here for you, okay? Call me as soon as you need me. My lines are open."
"Yes, will definitely do. Thank you, Bill." I said and smiled at the wall. I look like a crazy young lady here. Smiling...
"You're welcome. I always got you, Call. Remember that." He said before I end the call.
My heart beats so fast. I think my cheeks are so red right now, I feel so hot.
I always got you, Cal.
Damn it! Why are you doing this to me, Bill? I think I am going crazy. I am currently facing a crisis right now but still, here I am excited about what my crush has said.
"Someone looks happy and in love."
I turned around and saw my parents smiling at me widely.
"Mom! Dad!" I shouted.
