Unseen Allures

Happy Holidays! Here is a treat for all of you! Lol.

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The air buzzed with nostalgia as the campus reunion unfolded, bringing together students from the illustrious batches of 1978 and 1985. Laughter echoed through the halls, and memories of shared experiences resurfaced.

As the crowd mingled, a hush fell over the room when the doors swung open to reveal none other than Albert, the renowned actor whose films had left an indelible mark on the era. His presence sparked whispers and widened eyes, turning the reunion into a scene straight from one of his blockbuster movies.

"Wow, pare! It's so nice to see you! You look so handsome!" Albert cheered, meeting one of his classmates named Joe. The one he used to be with during their Engineering days.

"Naku! Ikaw pa nagsabi! Look at you, Berto. Hindi tumatanda!" says Joe, tapping Albert from the back.

"Nambola ka pa. Sakto lang," he replied. The party is a major event where everyone from their batch appeared to exert effort from their wardrobe.

Albert was engrossed in lively chatter with former classmates, reminiscing about the good old days. As he shared a particularly amusing story, a distant laughter caught his attention, a sound that sent a shiver down his spine.

"Is she here?"

He paused mid-sentence, his gaze scanning the crowded room. The laughter resonated again, a melody that stirred memories long buried. Albert's eyes widened as recognition dawned. Could it be? He dismissed the thought, attributing it to wishful thinking.

"She's too busy with work. It's impossible to see her here."

His friend, Mark, nudged him, "Hey, Albert, you seem lost in thought. Everything okay?"

Albert chuckled nervously, "Yeah, just got lost in the memories. You know how it is."

"Parang may hinahanap ka kanina ah. Someone from our batch?"

He shook his head, "Wala naman. Just scanning through the crowd. Ang dami pala talaga natin."

As the conversations continued, that familiar laughter persisted, drawing Albert's attention like a magnetic force. He excused himself, weaving through the lively crowd, trying to locate the source. The laughter seemed to float from a distant corner, teasing him with its elusive familiarity.

"Come on, Albert."

The whole venue was filled with people and it'll take him long if he started roaming around just to prove a point to himself. He shrugged all his thought and went back to his assigned table,

Albert, decided to return to his seat, chalking up the moment to a figment of his imagination. He rejoined his former classmates, attempting to immerse himself in the ongoing conversations. As he settled back into the animated chatter, the distant laughter lingering in his mind, he overheard snippets of a conversation that made him perk up.

They were engrossed in discussing Albert's past love team with Eula – a chapter in his life that had become iconic. The memories of their on-screen chemistry and the palpable connection between them echoed through the room.