Wattpad Filipino Block Party 2021

melondiaries's Short Story

The Wattpad Filipino Block Party 2021

Alone with my other half

(Julian and Zoey's side story)

from Lovely Liaison

"Julian!" Zoey called out from the living room. But she got no answer.

She had been scanning through the selection for movie night.

It has been one week since the city had gone on lockdown because of the worldwide crisis of the virus, which is called COVID-19. In response to the situation, the Hawksley Holding corporation and offices had announced to pause all operations for the safety of the staff. Thus, Zoey and Julian, who should have been in the office in the middle of the day, are in their apartment, finding ways to fill their time after finishing their work-at-home tasks.

Frustrated for the lack or response, she pulled out her phone and texted her significant other.

Zoey: Where are you? Popcorn and movie are ready.

It took a second for him to reply.

Julian: I'm in the upstairs office.

Julian: Do you know where is the file for the contracts on the Estates Projects?

Zoey: I emailed it to you. Check your inbox.

After another minute, he replied.

Julian: I don't see it.

Before Zoey could reply, she got another text. It was from her best friend April.

April: Anything fun plan with you and the hubby? 🔥 😜

April: I'm bored. 😑

Zoey: Movie and popcorn break. 🍿

Zoey: I thought you have that thing with your secret admirer.

April: You know it no longer a secret, right? 🙄

April: So, movie and popcorns. Nothing adventurous? 😝 💦 What had married life done to you? 🤧

Zoey: Was I ever adventurous? 🤨

April: Right. Who am I every asking?

April: But, for me, at least let me know your love life is not dried up. 😩

Zoey: 🙄 Who do you think is my husband? A monk?

April: Your right 😜

Thinking about Julian, Zoey turned to his text chain and left another message.

Zoey: Were you about to find it?

Julian: I'm looking through my email. I'll find it.

A minute or so later, and still she hadn't received any confirmation from him. She texted back.

Zoey: Babe, I've marked it as an important message. You should be able to find it.

Julian: Got it. Thanks, love.

And then, still no confirmation. Zoey turned back to her text chain with April.

Zoey: I might not have married a monk. But I think I married a boomer. Julian can't find a single email in his inbox right now.

April: 🤣 How did that man manage a company?