Catherine, a Filipino girl planned her first out-of-country travel to Sydney, Australia. Traveling with her friend Lance, who's an avid fan of Bondi Rescue, they stayed near Bondi Beach hoping to see some live rescue adventures of the Lifeguards, bu...
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BONDI BEACH
Today is a busy day at the beach. Lots of tourists and locals enjoying the sun. It's around 10 in the morning, and we're heading to the office.
Lance is walking ahead of me holding a paper bag with Jake's blue uniform in it. I'm trying to hide the chills inside, so it wouldn't be obvious that I'm nervous with the thought of meeting Mouse.
So she knocked and entered the office. Matt Dee opened the door for her and we went inside the office. Inside the office, there's Harries, Harrison, Troy, Faddy, and Jethro.
"Hey, hey, hey look who we have here." Matt said.
Everyone greeted us warmly and when Troy approached me, everyone went wild, teasing us again. Lol. "You guys.." I said.
"Troy, why don't you tour Cat around?" Harries, the mastermind said smiling.
"Oh no, you're on duty." I refused.
"Maybe next time then?" Troy asks me with a serious face. And here comes bullying again, teasing rather.
I smiled, blushing. If he's serious or not, I don't know.
Jethro then interrupted the conversation and said, "I heard you were in Tama yesterday but I didn't get the chance to meet you there," he said, "I'm Jethro by the way, and these people call me Jeff."
"Nice to meet you, Jeff," I said, "And this is my friend Lance."
"Glad to meet you Cat and Lance. Finally, I will never be left out whenever these guys are talking and you guys are the topic of the conversation." He smirks. And Harrison tapped him in the head.
"What?!" He asks.
I noticed Faddy busy looking at the binocular. He didn't even say a word. So dedicated to working, huh.
Lance then asks, "Is Jake here?"
"He's patrolling the beach with Mousey," Harries said, "you met them right?"
Lance answered, "Jake, yes. But Mouse not yet."
"There they are." Jethro pointing at the buggy coming to the tower.
Lance and I looked at each other. And since Lance didn't want the others to know about the shirt thing, we say goodbye to the guys in the office and approached the two outside. They are both wearing their blue uniform and they saw us in an instant.
Jake waved as they walk towards us.
Lance gave the paper bag to Jake and said, "I am so sorry about this, I unintentionally picked up your shirt yesterday. I was about to return it to you but you've been busy with the patient..." She was explaining herself.
"Hey, it's okay." Jake cut her off and tapped her shoulder, "It's okay, really."
I smiled when I saw Lance's reaction. Made me forget about Mouse's presence in the scene.
"By the way, I'd like you to meet this bloke here," referring to Mouse, "this is Mouse. And Mic mate, meet the beautiful Lance here." Jake introduced her first.
"Hey." They greeted each other.
As Jake continues, "And this the lovely Catherine."
I nod and smiled as he greets me. I couldn't say a word.
"Hi," Mouse said, "so it's you."
I was puzzled. Is it about the IG thing? Does he know it's me? No. He wouldn't know it's me because my IG was private and he's not following me there and my profile pic doesn't show my face.
"Huh?"
"I mean, the guys have been talking about you two. You know, Whippets friendly new neighbors, Dimple couple.." he said.
"Ahh. Yeah." I nod.
Lance slapped me in the back as I got lost looking into Mouse's face. "Hoy!"
Jake looked at his watch and said, "It's almost lunch."
"Yeah," Mouse said after he checks the time, "can you wait for me? I'll be out in a sec."
He was asking me. Huh? I was puzzled once again. I didn't even get the chance to answer, he ran up into the office with Jake.
"Cat, I think Jake invited me for Lunch." She was not sure too. Lol. And I am not sure why I have to wait for Mouse. That was fast. They came down in less than 5 minutes wearing a different shirt.
"C'mon." He grabbed my hand and we started walking out of the beach, going to the parking lot. I looked at Lanie as if asking what's happening and she just waved goodbye.
I am still clueless when we approach his motorcycle, he jumped in and started the engine.
"Hop on." He said.
"W-where are we going?" I asked.
"Somewhere," he said, "c'mon, let's go."
I was hesitant for a second because I don't know what to do. He lends his hand to help me hop on the motorcycle and so I grab a hold of his hand. I placed my hands on top of his broad shoulders lightly when I sit on the back of the motorcycle, position myself, and prepared for the ride but he then took my hands and place them around his body. Like I am hugging him. I froze.
"Hold on tight or you might fall." He said. Well, my heart already fell.
I can feel my heart jumping like crazy which I'm afraid he can feel too because I was so close to him. The ride was not that fast and not that slow, it was a smooth ride like he was touring me around the community. He honks the horn and greeted every person he knows which made me feel kinda uncomfortable. I can see those questions in their eyes when they look at me but this bloke here was just nodding and smiling.
We slowed down and stopped in front of a house. He walked towards the gate and opened it. I was still standing beside the motorcycle. Maybe he's just going to get something, so I'll just wait for him.
"Cat, come in." He called me.
"I'll just wait for you here," I said.
He walks back towards me and grabs my hand. My hand.
