After The Credits

Chapter 20 The Austrias Vlad's POV

Vlad impatiently tapped his foot on the white marble floor, sitting on the couch in the Austria family's living room. He grabbed a glass of water from the table in front of him and took a gulp. He then got up and walked over to the nearest window, looking out at the street.

    He's not even late, why am I so impatient?

    He turned away from the window and rested his back against the light gray wall. He brought his phone out from the pocket of his jeans to see if he had any new messages. None.

    "Vlady, ano'ng ginagawa mo diyan?" Vlad heard Ate Judit's voice say.

    He looked up to see his sister in front of him, dressed in a bright red dress and high heels.

    "Wala lang, hinihintay ko lang si Karl." He replied.

    "Six o'clock pa naman, Vlad. Maaga pa! I'm sure he'll be here before dinner."

    As if on cue, the doorbell rang. Vlad's eyes widened as he walked briskly towards the door. He opened it and saw a man on the other side, but to his surprise, it was not Karl.

    "Sir Ludwig?"

    The man at the door was none other than the org moderator of ASF. He was about Vlad's height with a muscular build, dressed in a white polo and pants. Quite noticeable too, was black curly hair that had a Superman-style curl on his forehead.

    "Vlad! Nag-graduate ka na, 'di ba? Drop the sir. Ludwig is fine." He said with a smile as he offered his hand for a handshake.

    It was weird to Vlad seeing him dressed so formally, considering how he was honestly somewhat of a goofball as an org moderator.

    "So, uh, is there anything we can help you with?" Vlad asked after shaking Ludwig's hand.

    "Actually, I was invited here by your brother. I just texted him that I arrived. Nandito ba siya?" Ludwig asked.

    "He should be. I saw him upstairs just a few min-" Vlad began to say before his brother appeared from behind him, wearing a blue buttoned shirt and jeans.

    "Ludwig!" Kuya Rob said with a smile.

    Close kayo?

    "Oh, hello! Bonsoir! Sino 'to?" Ate Judit butted in.

    "Ate, this is Ludwig. Magkakilala na sila ni Vlad kasi siya yung org moderator ng ASF. But tonight... he's here as my boyfriend."

    What?

    "Oh my gosh! May boyfriend ka na pala, Rob? O-M-G come in, come in!" Ate Judit said excitedly.

    Huh, I guess my hunch about those love songs was right.

    Vlad was about to close the door when he saw a car park outside their house. He recognized it instantly as the Almasen family's car. He leaned on the doorway, trying to act calm as if he hadn't been anxiously waiting for Karl to arrive for about an hour already. He watched Karl get down from the car and smiled at him.

    "Hi, Vlad."

    "Hey, Pancake."

    Vlad thought Karl looked incredibly handsome in his outfit. A dark blue buttoned shirt with a bowtie to add some flair, black pants, and shiny leather shoes.

    When I said dress well, I didn't mean take my breath away.

    Vlad took Karl's hand and led him inside, where Ate Judit greeted him with a big smile and a hug.