Lacuna

14

Naga

Y/N POV

"Milady" As you reached out your hand to Erika, waiting for her to get out of the car.

"Wow. Since when ka naging gentlewoman?" She teased while you guide her out of your car. "Ang sama mo sa akin. Dati na ako ganito." You pouted and she just chuckled at your antic. You both walk towards the restaurant and waited to be escorted to your table. Once seated, the waited gave you the menu before leaving to serve another table.

"So what do you want to order?" You asked, while you looked at the menu.

"Hmm. Let's just order the Pan-Seared Salmon since it's for two naman, then Sinantolan and two rice?"

You nodded in agreement. "And for your drink? You want to add dessert ba or nah?"

"I'll just have water and no dessert. Coffee tayo after?" She asked while signaling for the waiter to come to your table. You hummed in agreement and told the waiter your order.

"So how are you? It's been years." She asked out of complete curiosity as the waiter left after taking your order.

"I've been good. Busy with my career sa Manila but I'm planning to study for my Master's na." You shrugged. "Ikaw? How's New York treating you? How many artists have you accidentally met?" You joked.

"Same as always. Sana nga dba marami ako free time to actually meet artists." She rolled her eyes. "Internship will start a week from now so I'll be a busy zombie again. I'm thankful at nakauwi kami before my internship at matatagalan na naman bago ako makabisita kay mom. Last ko pa ata uwi nung nasa college tayo for a week since Spring break lang ako that time."

"Yung year na di tayo nagkita?" You asked

"Yes, cause apparently you were busy with your ex that time." She rolled her eyes at you. You laughed, "Sorry na. Antagal na. Move on na." She simply glares at you making you laughed harder.

"Excuse me. I'm still more important than any of your exes." She deadpanned.

"Yes. Yes. I surrender princess." You playfully raised both of your hands in defeat while smiling at her. "You'll always be important to me."

"Do. Not. Ever. Forget. It. Mon Ami. or else." She sweetly smiled at you. "Dangerous beautiful. Nakakakot naman to Lord huhuhu Goodluck sa akin." You thought.

The lunch went peacefully. You both catch up with the things you missed over the years. Although, you've been skirting the issue about your relationship. Erika never asked whether you're in a relationship or not, and you simply do not want to ask, afraid she might ask you in return. Instead, you focused on reminiscing with her about your high school days until you both finished your food.

"Excuse me. I'll just go to the restroom. Bill out ka na Y/N, here is my card." Erika said as she stood up and excused herself to the restroom. You simply grunted and signaled for the bill to the waiter. Since there weren't many people eating, you quickly settled the bill. After a few minutes of waiting, you saw Erika walking towards you so you decided to meet her halfway. "Let's go. I already settled the bill. Here's your card back, di ko naman nagamit." You grabbed her hand and lead her to your car.

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Coffee Shop

"Y/N, can we just order to-go coffee? Punta tayo kay mama, if it's okay with you." Erika nervously offered, gauging if you will agree to her request.