Loved Ones
===N===Juliane's POV===N===
My parents invited him for lunch and I know they want to talk to him. Honestly, I don't know what to expect from this. It's tenser than our first dinner here together. Maybe because we are in a relationship now?
I know my Ma is approved of our relationship so is Paps but there is something with Paps. I know he's protective of me because I'm his youngest. Also, he knew what I've been through. I'm just hoping he'll take it easy on Mel.
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Mel insisted that he will come here commuting as he didn't want to disturb our preparation. I've helped Ma cook Grilled Pork and Bangus Steak. She ordered Cansi from a famous Cansi house here. Paps prepared his signature kinilaw. I've also made homemade ice creams. Mango and chocolate flavors.
A tricycle came into our front house and I knew it was him. Paps open the gate.
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===O===Mel Sydney's POV===O===
"Maayong Ugto Tito", I greeted Juliane's father. Damn it! I still remember our last conversation. I'm quite tense right now.
[Hiligaynon:trans: "Good Noon Uncle" ]
"Mel Maayong ugto". He said. I can't describe his tone if it's welcoming or threatening.
[Hiligaynon:trans: "Good Noon Mel"]
He then said, "Let's talk later ok?" He then tapped my back. He then went into their backyard.
Oh boy...
"Mel. You ok?" I then heard her laugh. She then said in assurance."Calm down, Paps won't bite you. Oh, what's this?"
"I'm ok haha! Sorry. It's Napoleones from Roli's cause I know you guys love it. Ashton went to Bacolod this morning, so I told him to buy 2 boxes. One is in Tito Ben's house." I said.
"Ah, you really know how to make an impression. Oh, leave your face shield in the box. And you know the rules here on disinfection. Let's go! And thank you for this!" she smiled as she took the box.
After disinfecting. I went inside their house. Tita welcomed me as well.
"Hello, Tita Good Noon." I greeted her.
And she replied, "Good Noon Mel! Juliane will take care of you for a bit."
"Yep. Come, I wanna show you my mini studio." She then held my hand and I followed her into her room. I knew Tita saw it and she's just smiling.
"Here's my room slash studio. I just choose a single bed because my priority is my backdrop plus bookshelf." She proudly showed it to me. Her room is very clean and organized. It's painted with sky blue paint all over. I can also see her camera, ring light, tripods, and a small green curtain attached to her wall. Her room is also soundproof. She said it's mainly for her meetings. Her personal stuff is situated in front of her bed. I can also see a collage of band pictures like The Beatles, The Maine, The Technicolors, Tears for Fears, Paramore, IV of Spades, and other bands.
"Your room is very tidy, Jules. Did you design it?" I asked.
"Yep, I did. I know you want to ask permission to enter. Yes, you may." She said.
I replied, "I just don't want to invade your privacy."
"I showed you my room so it's not private. Go ahead. We can't just close the door, ok? Or Paps will go berserk. Haha!" She said.
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An Advice to the Young at Heart
RomanceJuliane Nuevo is doing her vlog when she remembers a special person in her past. It's her senior high school teacher Mel Sydney Ocampo. Meanwhile, Mel Sydney Ocampo is writing his blog when he remembers one of his students back then named Juliane Nu...
