Third Person POV:
The doctors began gathering in the dining area for dinner, where the food was already neatly set on the table.
Well, everyone, I have some good news!" Dr. Reyes claps his hands, gaining the attention of the group.
"The medical outreach program is officially done, and we’ve successfully met our goals. For the next two days, it’s all about relaxing you can do whatever you want hindi ko kayo pagbabawalan but know your limitations doctors.
Finally! I can’t wait for the beach. Maybe some snorkeling, and I heard there’s a nice trail we can hike. Samantha leans back, stretching her arms.
"Island hopping sounds fun, guys! What do you think, Doc?" Angelo suggested.
"It's up to you, I’ll let you decide," Dr. Reyes responded.
"Perfect! I can’t wait to wear my two-piece!" Cleo said excitedly.
Angelo suddenly coughed at Cleo’s remark, making everyone burst into laughter.
"I think my excitement just turned into fear," Angelo said playfully, causing another round of chuckles at the table.
"Doc, ipagtanggol mo naman ako sa pamangkin mo!" Cleo complained to Dr. Reyes.
"Angelo that's absurd. But Cleo, are you sure you're really wearing a two-piece?" Dr. Reyes asked sarcastically.
Everyone laughed.
"Doc, naman! mukha ba akong nagbibiro?" Cleo asked, almost pouting.
"Alright, alright, your body, your rules, as they say. Let’s just eat." Dr. Reyes said.
"Wait, Attorney and Faye aren’t here." Dr. Reyes remarked as he looked around the table.
"Pababa na po, Doc. Faye just called Attorney." Bianca replied.
"Okay, let’s wait for them." Dr. Reyes nodded.
After a few minutes, the two finally went down, with Faye walking ahead and theresia following closely behind. Faye sat next to Alice, while the attorney sat beside Faye, with only one seat separating from the both of them.
The two exchanged an awkward look before Theresia sat down, both of them maintaining an emotionless facade. After dinner, Dr. Reyes excused himself, saying that he would rest for the night. Left at the table, the group resumed discussing their plans for the upcoming two-day vacation, particularly since Theresia and Faye had missed the earlier conversation.
“How about scuba diving?” Faye suggested.
“Pwede rin. Maybe throw in something a bit thrilling too,” Angelo added with a grin.
“wait lang, we should organize everything so we don’t miss out,” Sam said, pulling out a notebook to list down.
“Attorney Theresia, do you have any suggestions?” Cleo asked politely, noticing that the attorney had been quietly sitting in the corner without engaging in the conversation that much.
“Your plans sound fine to me,” Theresia replied in a raspy voice, clearly under the weather. “By the way, feel free to call me Risa when it’s just us. No need to be too formal.”
“Miss Risa, okay lang po ba kayo? Paos po yata kayo today,” Bianca asked, concerned.
“I’m alright, sa lamig lang siguro,” Theresia reassured her with a faint smile.
Angelo stood up, and when he returned, he handed the attorney a glass of warm water. She gratefully accepted it.
“Get well soon, ma’am Risa. You don’t want to miss out on enjoying the trip,” Angelo said kindly.
