Dear No One

DNO 037

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March 01

Finley James
Hey, Madam. 😁
Good luck on your first day at the firm!

Everleigh
Thanks, Dokie! Kinakabahan nga ako, e.
Feeling fresh grad lang, haha!

Finley James
That's understandable. New beginnings can be a little scary, if you think about it.

Everleigh
You and your words... 😌

Finley James
May mali ba akong nasabi?

Everleigh
Ano ka ba, wala. I was actually implying how much I admire your eloquence.

Finley James
"Eloquence", huh? And now I'm the one who has a way with words? 😜

Everleigh
Siyempre, hindi ako papakabog. 😂

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Anyway, buti at nag-text ka.
I've been meaning to ask you something.

Finley James
Really? About what?

Everleigh
In two weeks' time, Axis Engineering and Architecture will celebrate its 25th corporate anniversary.

Finley James
Wow. Congratulations!
Ang tagal na pala ng family business niyo.

Everleigh
Kaya nga, e. Anyway, a formal party will be held to celebrate the milestone. We're allowed to bring a plus-one, so... will you be mine?

Finley James
I'm already yours, Ms. van Acker. 😉

Everleigh
Sira ka talaga. Ang ibig kong sabihin, will you be my plus-one! Ang aga-aga pa, ha? 🙄

Finley James
Of course I know what you meant.
Binibiro lang naman kita. 😂

Everleigh
Che. Pakilig ka talaga masyado.

Finley James
At kinikilig ka naman ba, Madam?

Everleigh
Hmm... slight.

Finley James
Haha! Alright. "Slight" is better than a straight-up "no", anyway.

Everleigh
Kaya nga. Tsaka malay mo naman, kapag nagtiyaga ka pa, mapalitan na ang "slight" ng "sobra". 🙈

Finley James
And that's what I'm hoping for. 😉

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So, you really want me to be your date at the corporate party?

Everleigh
Yes, please. Do you know how much of a torture it is to attend that event alone?

Finley James
You mean this isn't your first time to attend it?

Everleigh
Yup. Taon-taon namang may ganyan para sa anniversary ng Axis. And, being the daughter of the major owner, I'm expected to be there.

Finley James
What makes it such a torture, then?

Everleigh
Jusko, Dokie! Marami kaming mga kamag-anak na may ownership share sa firm, kaya imbitado rin sila. It's like a family reunion, with Axis employees as additional guests!

Finley James
Oh, I see. Parang alam ko na kung saan papunta ang usapan na ito, ah.

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Something along the lines of pesky relatives asking why you are still single?

Everleigh
Thank God someone understands my plight!

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Will you help me avoid getting mobbed by those pesky relatives?

Finley James
I'm in. I want to see the look on their faces once you arrive at the party escorted by this exceptionally handsome guy.

Everleigh
Wow. Iba rin naman po talaga ang confidence level natin 'no, Dr. Javier?

Finley James
Naman. Nakakataas kasi ng kumpiyansa kapag niyaya kang maging date ng isang Everleigh van Acker. 😎

Everleigh
Oo na, hindi na ako kokontra.
Baka bawiin mo pa ang pagpayag mo, e.

Finley James
How foolish would I have to be to do such thing? Kung alam mo lang kung gaano ako kasaya ngayon dahil ako ang pinili mong maging date mo.

Everleigh
Boladas na doktor! 😝

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Pero salamat, ha? Nakahinga ako nang maluwag. Nawa'y hindi na ako gisahin ng Tita Juni ko kapag nakita niyang kasama kita.

Finley James
Tita Juni... one of the pesky relatives?

Everleigh
Haha, yeah. But as annoying as she is, I still love her to death. She's my favorite aunt.

Finley James
Is that so? I can't wait to meet her, then.

Everleigh
You will, in a couple of weeks. 😊

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Paano, mag-aayos na ako.
Ayokong ma-late ng pasok. I wouldn't put it past my sister to reprimand me for tardiness.
Mahigpit na boss 'yon, e. 😂

Finley James
Alright, Madam. Take care of yourself.
I'll see you soon. 😁

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