Chapter 5

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I went early to Dicanituan Beach to prepare early

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I went early to Dicanituan Beach to prepare early. Marami-raming guests ang naka-booked ngayong araw kaya hindi pwedeng umabsent ako sa trabaho at tuluyan pa akong tanggalin ng boss ko. Good thing I was also able to talk to Cory na hindi ko muna siya masasamahan kung saan siya pupunta ngayon para mag-ikot-ikot.

She even told me, 'Hindi naman kailangan palagi kang nandiyan. I'm already a big girl to be babysitted.'

Nagtaka pa ako sa sinabi niya dahil sino ba nagsabing ibi-babysit ko siya? No wonder this woman traveled here alone. But she was fun to hang around with, I just don't think she likes me when she always give me a snobbish look.

Sino bang tatanggi sa 'kin? Si Quarantine lang.

But she texted me she was having quite an excellent time sa isang local coffee shop. She said she'd spend the time there trying to create an outline for the project she was working on. I still don't get it,  but if she really needed my help, I would be so glad to help her.

I arrived early at my post. My boss would come around by nine since the activities for today were booked for ten. Based on the record, it would be a group activity—usual attendees aside from big families.

Later on, I received a phone call, and when I checked it, it brought a smile to my face. I quickly answered her call because if I don't, she might hate me. I might know her only for a few days, but it wasn't hard to understand her personality. 

She was independent and bratty.

"Hello there, baby girl," bungad ko.

"Hayop ka," usal niya.

"Hmm. I believe that's not how you greet someone else when it's a good day."

"If that would be those words I'll be hearing, no thanks na lang." She smirked and I can imagine she's rolling her eyes at me now. "Anyway, sabi ko hindi na kita tatawagan today, but I'm calling you because I need an assurance from you na makasasama ka nga sa akin sa PP."

"Ha? PP? Down there?"

"I mean Puerto Prinsesa! Dumi ng utak, ha?"

"Hmm... I wasn't—anyway, I cannot give you an answer yet, but I would love to."

"That's not a definitive answer," she answered. "I want a sure answer. You were the one who suggested to come with me so I'll need an assurance as of this moment."

"Can I get back to you later?"

"How long should I wait?"

"Thirty minutes... one hour would be maxed."

"Okay. You should get back to me before ten-thirty and if not, see you never."

I laughed at what she said. "I'll give you a call soon. Kailangan ko munang kausapin ang boss ko. I haven't told him about it since when I told you, it was just a suggestion—an idea per se."

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