Tay was startled to see Grandma eating breakfast with Lee, a childhood and long-time friend of Tay. They both live in Manila, but would spend their summers in Batanes when they were still kids. Lee's family is known for homestay business in town. As the province is gaining more tourists, they recently ventured to lodges. Lee pays visits as much as he can. The business isn't that big, but he takes his visits as a form of recharging his soul from the toxic big city life.
Lee! You're here. It's been a while since I last saw you.
Yeah, Lee laughs. I actually come often these past months. And you know how I love Lola's cooking, so I make sure to drop by every time I get that chance to.
Which is almost always, Grandma teases.
So, what brings you here all suddenly? Lee asks.
Love! Grandma answers.
Lola!!! Tay grumbles.
Ooooohhhh!! Lee reacts eye wide. Lola, what is today's theme? Is it moving on? Moving forward? Or...
Running away!!!... Grandma and Lee replied in unison with chuckles.
Tay was shoving food in his mouth a bit annoyed. Why do you take pleasure in the problem of other people? A senior citizen who watches BTS and a guy who's been single for I don't know how long, making fun of someone's misery. How ridiculously rude can you be? Unimaginable. Really. He proceeds to eat a big spoonful of garlic rice while continuously ranting.
Grandma and Lee once again hooted with laughter. Tay knows full well that it's what he'll get from both of them. It's always been their unique way of putting some sense on Tay, especially on occasions when he simply would avoid his real emotions.
Come on, finish those up. Let's drive around. I'm sure it will be fun. And maybe, you'll find answers to whatever is bugging you, Lee commands.
Okay, guess that would be a good idea, Tay agrees. But I'm not paying for gas or even meals. Everything's on you. And that's for laughing at me.
Grandma and Lee for the nth time laughed in chorus. Ei Lee, I'll give you some cash as my share. Make sure to buy our boy some good desserts. Desserts that are perfect for people with a sweet tooth. They all know Tay doesn't really like sweets. But Grandma knows someone who is.
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My Ever After
FanfictionAfter having his third heartbreak, Tay made the biggest decision of his life, to relocate. It took him quite a while to move on, then he meets New, a former swimming coach. Will this be the ever after he dreamed of or will it be another broken promi...
