Cyril (English Version)

7

It's closing time again for Funside Local Diner after a long day.

It's a wonderful afternoon. The sun looks beautiful.

Cyril receives a text message from Patrick.

"5 PM okay?"

Cyril reads on his cellphone.

He begins typing.

"Yes! I'll talk to you soon, I'm still busy."

*Patrick Soledad sent you a message*

"👍"

Reinald will look at Cyril.

"Who are you talking to?"

Cyril will be surprised.

"Ah! Rey! My goodness, you scared me!"

"Oh I'm so sorry! But anyways, who are you talking to?"

"Oh, it's someone who gave me a job. For the money, right?"

"You're so unbelievable! Taking any opportunity just to earn some coins in your back pocket."

"Don't be crazy! It's just someone's asking me to help them in geting ready for this party."

"Who?"

"Someone rich."

Suddenly their boss passes by.

"De Mesa, Tejada, why are you still here? Don't you have anything else to take care of?"

Reinald will answer their boss.

"I'm sorry sir, I still need to fix something. I'll continue it right away. Okay Cyril, I'll go now."

"Okay."

Reinald is leaving.

"I'm done by the way, sir. I've finished everything I need to do."

"Is that so?"

Cyril nodded.

"Oh okay, I'll see you tomorrow I guess."

"Okay sir!"

Cyril will take his belongings and leave.

As he leaves the restaurant, he will feel the fresh afternoon breeze.

He could see that the sun is already going down.

The sky was slowly getting darker.

Strong winds pass by.

He will take a jeep home.

After a few minutes, Cyril would get out of the jeep and go home.

He comes out dressed but still drying his hair. 

He will look at his phone. 

Patrick has a text.

"Where are you?"

He will look at his watch.

"Oh my goodness, it's almost 5!"

Cyril will be in a hurry. He will take a smaller bag.

"Keith, Walter, you take care of the house first okay? I'll feed you both later when I get home."

He will leave his residence and will board a jeep.

He will go down to the Silver Haven subdivision and then go straight to the community hall.

Day 1.

When Cyril arrived at the venue, He can see some people sitting together at the table.

"Hi?"

Patrick will see Cyril.

"Oh Cyril! Come join us. Actually, we're not going to decorate today. Maybe tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?"

"Yes, because we still need to discuss the budget. Mama has also given special requests regarding the theme and color palette of the ball."

"O...kay? So ... What have you guys talked about?"

"So far, assignments on who will buy the necessities. I'm assigning you to buy paint brushes? Is that okay?"

"Okay. Sure. Just make sure the budget is exact okay?"

They both laughed

"Of course."

After two hours, it looks like the group has already made plans for the event on Saturday.

Patrick speaks.

"Okay guys, so it's settled already. Make use of the money we gave you. Also, I'm glad to say that our permit has been approved from the homeowners' office, so we can actually use the activity hall."

The group applauds.

Elijah will comment.

"The only interesting thing is that they said we will be the first to use the hall after ... so many years?"

Patrick will add to Elijah's comment.

"That's right. By the way, does everyone have each other's phone numbers?"

People in the group will answer at the same time.

"yes!"

"Okay good. If there are any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to approach either me, Eli or Cyril okay?"

The group will answer again at once.

"Yes!"

"Okay, so it's settled. Guess we're done for the day. Thank you guys! See you all tomorrow."

The others are leaving, but Patrick will ask Cyril to stay.

"Umm ... Cyril, may I talk to you for a moment?"

"Why Patrick?"

"I just want to say thank you. I know we just met yesterday but it's great to see that I can trust someone like you on the spot."

"Of course. It's for your family. Besides, I also need the money you'll give me."

"For what though? What do you need it for?"

"It's for-"

Cyril's phone rang.

"I need to go home. I haven't fed my pets yet."

"Wait, do you want me to-"

"Bye !!"

"take ... you ... home ..."

Cyril has left. 

Patrick remains quiet.

Cyril takes a jeep home.