First Impression Last Impression?

Chapter 2 ✔️

—Los Angeles, USA

"Oh, my God! Oh, my God!" Alyssa yelled as she briefly lost her hold on the vehicle's steering wheel. They swerved and dodge at least three, or maybe four, vehicles before gaining the wheels control.

"Alyssaaaaa! Punyeta ka! Ayoko pa mamatay!!" A screeched in an uncharacteristic manner.

"Tangina! Tangina, shit!" Gretchen panted as she held onto the back of her seat for dear life.

Meanwhile, Marge sat in the shotgun seat, with one of her foot on the dashboard, one hand was gripping the grab handles above her, and the other was on the driver's headrest. The look of horror on all their faces were priceless.

"Itabi mo 'yung kotse, ate Ly! Itabi mo!! Putanginaaa, Ate!" Paiyak na sigaw ni Marge.

"Eto ang last time na magd-drive ako." Alyssa states sweating, still shaken by their near death experience.

Because of the incident ay nawalan sila ng gana para kumain. The youngest, Marge, wanting to take mind off of it suggested that they should watch a movie. Napili nila 'yung Deadpool, a movie that's (probably) part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Ryan Reynolds.

He's funny, surely this'll ought to do. Gretchen thought, hoping that the film would ease their minds.

It did. Sobra nilang na-enjoy 'yung movie at sila nga iyong may pinaka malakas na hiyaw at tawa sa loob ng sinehan. Though, the way the film was shot with perfection and the dark comedy was on point. The four was ecstatic to just let go of their troubles and doubts for a moment.

Hanggang sa paglabas ay 'di nila mapigilang i-recreate ang ilang mga nakakatuwang scenes mula sa movie. They were bursting into tears because of laughing too hard, and it came to a point where people are blatantly staring at their loudness— they didn't care, of course. Then, tumunog ng pagkalakas-lakas ang tyan ni Marge in which ikinatawa naman ng tatlo.

"Ano, hindi pa rin nabusog 'yang tyan mo sa popcorn at sa Big Mac?" A cackles, not wanting to miss the chance of teasing the younger.

Marge pouted at this, pero inirapan lang siya nila Gretchen. Hinila ni Alyssa si Marge at inaya na kumain na sila.

"Tara na. Kawawa naman 'tong mga alaga ni Margarita."

Nang maka-settle ang apat sa kanilang table, ordering their respective meals they've been craving for lunch. Having a chat as they waited for the food. Well, except for Nacachi who has been silent since they've entered the restaurant.

"Okay, pero remember no'ng sipunin pa 'tong si Baldo," natatawang saad ni Gretch. "It was the first time na magkakasama tayong nag-summer vacation."

"Yeah. Ang tigas ng ulo mo, kasi kahit masama na pakiramdam mo gusto mo pa magswimming." A added with a grin.

"Ako talaga trip niyo today, ha." Kunwaring naiinis na sabi ni Alyssa, as she leans back to her seat.

"Don't you miss home?" Marge asks suddenly.

Natigilan naman ang tatlo sa kanilang tawanan. The once cheerful table of the quadruple became sullen and solemn. Tumahimik at nagkatitigan sina Alyssa, A at Gretchen— not knowing what to say.