"Don't cry." Lisa consoled her.
"I would have fallen for you at this stage." Irene joked. She wiped her tears, but Lisa was doing better to dry her tears.
"I dare you." Lisa mumbled.
"I'm kidding, Lisa." Irene quickly said.
"I know." Lisa quikcly saved herself.
"Uhm, I'm going back. Are you going to stay here longe-"
"No, no, I'm coming with you, unnie." Lisa said. She straightened her clothes and gathered her things.
"You should enjoy the party. You do know that my students want to have a photo with you." Irene said.
"Really? Am I that popular among the kids?"
"Unfortunately." Irene said with a playful smile. Lisa played offended. The two made their way back at the event with constant laughter.
"You should enjoy the party, Lisa." Irene said as they reached the venue.
"I am enjoying the party." Lisa said, reassuring the older lady.
"Irene! Mr. Wang is looking for you." Wendy came rushing in. That's the only time that Lisa noticed that the songs are meant for slow dance.
"Did something happen?" Irene worriedly asked. She can't bear to accept any news that a student got harmed.
"Nothing bad happened. Before this night ends, can I take you for a dance?" Mr. Wang appeared from their back.
Some of their co-teachers squealed and felt giddy at that instance. Joy casually pushed her towards Jackson's direction. Wendy's laughter echoed when she saw how flustered was Irene.
Irene opened her mouth in surprise, but no words came out. The next thing she knew, Jackson held her hand and her waist. Her hands rested on Jackson's shoulder.
"Did I surprise you?" Jackson asked.
"More than that. I almost fainted." Irene said truthfully.
"You look stunning tonight." Jackson said, smiling.
"Thank you. You look handsome today as well, Mr. Wang." Irene returned the compliment, avoiding to come out as rude.
"Did you have fun?" Jackson asked.
"Yes. Lisa and I-"
"I removed you from being marshall tonight so I can have a chance to dance with you." Jackson said, his bright smile didn't left his face.
"Oh, really? Uhm. Wow." That was all Irene could say. The blush on her face was too difficult to hide.
Jackson continued to whisper things at Irene that would make the latter red and shy from his compliments.
Meanwhile, Lisa observed the two from a distance while some students were capturing photos with her.
"You look so gorgeous, Ms. Manoban and I really like your bigbike." A student said with such enthusiasm that Lisa can't refuse to acknowledge.
"Really? Do you want to ride with me?" Lisa decided to unglue her gaze from Irene and Jackson.
"How?" The student asked confusedly.
"Right now. Quick short ride before the party ends." Lisa said, smiling.
"Really? You will do that with me?" The student asked in disbelief.
"Yes. Let's go to the parking. What's your name by the way?" Lisa led their way to the parking lot.
"Yeji."
