THE SET-UP

EPISODE FOUR

Raven: This is amazing!

She said while chewing the remaining food in her mouth. Gene asked her to have a lunch out that Monday, a way of thanking her for Alby's birthday party.

Gene: I'm so happy you liked it! Alby took me here before.

Raven: Really? Tell him he has a good taste.

Gene: You can tell him yourself...

Gene waved her hand behind Raven, only to see Alby walking towards them. Raven wonder why she thought Chino is with him too.

Gene: Hi, Sweetie! (she hugs Alby before they kissed)

Raven nodded at Alby when he waved at her.

Alby: So, what you guys talking about?

Raven: The food here... is great.

Alby: Me saying 'Thank you' for the party.

Raven smiled and got back to her food. She watches as the couple mingle together in front of her. She's relieved to see Gene finally in piece.

Time past soon that afternoon and she asked to take her leave.

Gene: You go ahead, Raven. I'll be right behind ya!

Raven: Sure!

Alby: Oh! Wait Raven! I almost forgot.

He ran to her when she was away by a few steps.

Alby: Someone's asking for your number. Is it okay if I give it to him?

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Raven went home alone that day. Gene said she's going out with Alby for dinner and will not be home until later.

She just made herself a simple meal after going to shower and sat in the living room in front of the television. Then suddenly, her phone rang. She stared at it for a while because it was an unknown number.

She got a little nervous.

Raven: Hello? Who's this?

Guy on phone: Raven?

She dropped the spoon in her hand when she heard a familiar voice.

Raven: Yes?

Chino: It's Chino. Are you home? I'm outside your building, can you ring me up?

Raven: What? Why? (she jumped up from the floor)

Chino: There's something I need to return to Gene... May I come in?

Raven: Oh... yes, sure.

She ran to her front door and saw Chino standing at the gate on the first floor. She pressed 'open' and let him know it's good to go.

Nervously, she found herself looking at her appearance on the mirror. White baggy t-shirt and sweatpants. Why am I worried? I'm in my home. Wearing comfortable clothes are my right.

DING! DONG!

She rushes again to the door and open it.

Chino: Yow! (waving his hand at her)

She noticed his holding a paper bag on his other hand.

But what most importantly, Raven was taken aback by how he looks. Although Chino was already very handsome in his casual clothing, seeing him in formal attire is another level.

There is something about a man wearing a fitted white long-sleeve partnered with black pants, black tie and black shoes.

Chino: May I come in?