"Pretty Little Promise's"

CHAPTER -7 CHAMPAGNE

RISA POV:

Imee, you won't believe what I have to tell you," I chuckled, my voice a low whisper as I spoke into the phone.

"What? sinagot ka na niya?" Imee's voice was sharp with curiosity.

No, but..."

"Spit it out!" she demanded, her impatience evident.

"You're so excited," I teased.

"Seriously, Risa, tell me what happened," she urged.

"I think I like her even more now, and guess what? I kissed her," I confessed, my voice dropping to a conspiratorial murmur.

What?!? No!! You're such a flirt," Imee exclaimed, her voice laced with both amusement and disapproval.

But I have a rival, you know, the Mayor of Sual?Yung di Naman kapogian" I continued, my voice taking on a more serious tone.

"Yes, him? Oh, I guess he's been courting Pei for months now, but she's not interested in him." Imee's voice was laced with a sense of triumph.

"Good, I'm glad to hear that," I replied, a sense of relief washing over me.

Imee and I continued to chat, my head resting on my pillow as I recounted the events of that afternoon.

***

The next day, I was buried in my office, lost in the details of a new case I was investigating. The work was demanding, and by the time I left, I was exhausted.

As I walked through the door of my apartment, I saw Imee waiting for me in the living room.

"Risa! You're finally here. antagal mo " she exclaimed, her face a mixture of annoyance and amusement.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, my voice weary.

"Let's go out for dinner," she suggested, her voice bright and enthusiastic.

"Pagod Ako eh " I replied, hoping she would understand.

"Come on, I invited Alice, and she's already at the restaurant. anniversary namin ni nancy" she said, her voice taking on a pleading tone.

"Oh Ano pang inuupo mo diyan Tara na di ka naman magsasabi kung sinabi mo kahapon edi nandun na sana ako" I countered, a wry smile playing on my lips.

"You wouldn't come if Alice wasn't there," she retorted, her voice teasing.

I quickly started the car, my eyes meeting Alice's as we entered the restaurant. It was a beautiful, elegant space, and I felt a pang of jealousy as I watched Alice take in the surroundings with a delighted smile.

"Why are you here?" she asked me, her gaze curious.

"Because I'm here," I replied, my voice light, a touch of sarcasm in my tone.

"Pilosopo " she retorted with a playful glare.

"Hey, I was just answering your question," I said, feigning innocence.

"Anyway, Happy Anniversary to you two," I said, raising my glass to Nancy and Imee.

"How long have you two been together?" Alice asked, her eyes wide with curiosity.