On the way to the city using my cousins car and connecting my Spotify to jam with my personal loong drive playlist. I've prefer windows down since it's not really polluted and the sight of greens are just relaxing.
"Few more candles, extra foldable chairs, and for the food you wanted to make the sauce for pesto, fresh basil, butter, mushrooms; for the other snack breadcrumbs, cheese melt, and the rest we can get in our backyard for free." My older sister July listing in the stuff we have to grab.
"There's already light malls around the town that looks great, but not all are in it." commenting about our little economy upgrade.
"I say, they did that on purpose. So we could keep the culture, you know visit the province centre and the preserved houses? They're elite" she ponder.
"Yeah right, the preserved old houses can actually make a good setting for a horror or historical film." agreeing with the subject.
Time has passed and after an hour of long driving we arrived in the city. Our Mommy Eugene's older daughter rents an apartment that she just can't let go, we drove there to leave and park the car.
"Sup boyy!" She greeted as we slid off the car.
"Boy! You coming with us to grab some things for all souls day?" I asked her after giving he a peck on her cheeks.
If you're wondering which is not hard to guess. We really call people we're close with Boy regardless of the gender. I have no idea where that start but it become some sort of a mannerism. Like how British address their Pal, Mate.
"Sure, 10:00am's the opening of the mall. You got time to chill out. I had McDonald's pancake dilivered for breakfast, July gave me an up that you're coming so..." she said and escort us to come inside the apartment to feed.
We used to stay in this apartment as a kid, not missing the Peñafrancia festival every September. We all had childhood memories here maybe that's the reason why our cousin Menna can't let it slip, also it's accessable for almost everything.
"I'll go for a walk." I announced, just so they know.
The mall is just 5 minutes away from the diggings, so I compose myself; traipsing my way to the hotel Mikayla mentioned.
"But first! Dunkin Iced coffee" murmuring to myself after darting at the signage of the big-named donuts.
...
"I'm heading to room SH052, Mikayla... Erickson. Yes " Good thing I remembered her username in Ig.
At first, I thought the receptionist would call in their room to report my sudden visit; Instead she looked at her computer and said.
"You're expected, Ma'am. Do you want me to get someone to accompany you?" She asked not leaving the smile in her face.
There I speak our native language and told her that I can help myself. That's also to assure her we're the same ethnicity so in that way she'd know I'm not gonna screw my way.
Making my way to the elevator, I'd notice a tall man figure waiting for the lift to open. Sure of who he was, so I stand behind his left side. He doesn't seem to feel my presence. 'Gurl, your too small for him to be noticed.'
It's not that I want him to know I'm around. We already knew each other, it feels like I need to greet him. Right!
Something came into my mind; I poke his right shoulder with my index finger only for him to see no one when he turn, of course the next instinct is to check the other way and before he could see me...
"Morning!" I snapped that startled him like he'd seen a ghost.
"You're not supposed to be here" he blurted, why would he say that. "I mean, what are you doing here?"
"I had errands around and figure... to check on you guys" mumbling my last few words, i feel uninvited.
"I'll just go, I didn't wanna bother you. Have fun in your stay" turning my back when I heard the elevator chimes; suddenly I felt someone held my free hand.
"No! Sorry- c'mon, let's meet them." he trailed off, still not letting go of my hands untill we're in.
"Want a sip?" Offering my Dunkin coffee to break the little silence.
He didn't say a word and just reach for the paper cup I'm holding; not taking it completely, instead he bent lower to take a sip.
I grin at him after "and that's what they call indirect kiss"
What the actual fvck did I just say? Literally I could feel my cheeks he heating up, abashed. How I wished to be strike by a lightning at this very moment.
"It t-taste great" he stuttered. 'huh?' "The coffee, I'm guessing you twisted it?" His voice become tremulous.
"Yep, ha-ha" I chortled awkwardly and feeling some kind of tension between us...
Save by the bell, we're already on the floor where they stay. We walked our way and reach their room; no one spoke. He just get his card to unlock the door.
"You're here! I knew you'd come!" Mikayla giggled as she gave ma a peck.
"I had to run errands nearby so yeah" explaining why I showed up, she must have been expecting me like she said in the chats.
How queer it is for me to mingle with strangers, it couldn't get any weird.
"Lovely day Ary?" it's Bevrick with his cup of coffee in the sofa.
"I guess. Anyways, are you guys settled with the your touring? I can help you find someone; agencies can be a little pricey, or unless you don't mind." Asking and suggesting at the same time. I just feel like I needed to help then, at least. Filipinos are known for being hospitable and it's just it, even I had no control over it. It's like magic.
Suddenly, the couple stare at me with their eyes with twinkles especially Mikayla.
"You're creeping her, weirdos!" Seeing Averick chortle at their faces "But I must also agree" he added. Now what?
Alright, right. Certain of what they had in mind. I let a small sigh, covering my mouth with my hand like I was in little shock where I hid my obvious grin and there I started to shake my head NO...
"C'mon Ary, you just said it would save us; besides I knew you know the place better than we do and we are friends already even so we'll pay you-" she pleased, trying so hard.
"Nope. Give me a minute to decide" demanding as I help myself to the couch.
Recalling my schedules and dividing family time and other stuff. I'll be in this town for like until the last day of the month, maybe it's fun to roam around here again. I was also gone for a while too.
"Alright, but we need to schedule and book first before going. We don't want to just show up to... which places you've been wanting to see again?" Satisfying their senses.
"You're such an angel sent from above- now, here..." Mikayla sat next to me and start showing me the spots.
"Just that?" questioning the few landmark.
"We thought we'd figure out some other places along the way, and now that we have you It won't be a problem." proud and confident Bevrick, cheered.
We talked about few things like other places to check out, what to expect and I asked them if they wanted to move in another hotel near my house or just use the guest room at my place; as for what I anticipated, they preferred closer to me so they'll end up in my lot...
"Now, I'll have to get back with my sister and you bods go wonder around try the local fast foods or even the street foods. If you screw just give me a bell." winking at Mikayla as I went to the exit.
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Risk It All or Let it pass
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