"Pretty Little Promise's"

Chapter 14- Event or Harana?

Risa Pov:

After leaving her office, I wandered around the Municipality for a bit before heading back to my condo. It felt good to be out of that office, even for a little while.

As soon as I got home, I started cooking. I was making Alice's favorite dish, which, coincidentally, is also mine. The scent of the food filling the air made me smile.

"Hmmm, bango" I mumbled to myself while I stirred the pot.

I grabbed my phone and dialed Alice's number. I was surprised when she actually answered. Usually, she just ignores me as if Lagi Niya Akong pinapatayan
"Hi baby," I said, my voice filled with affection.

"Ewww kung makatawag Ng baby Kala Mo Naman May tayo hello Are you crazy Sen.Ri? " she snapped, her tone sharp.

"Yes, I'm crazy about you baby," I replied, trying to lighten the mood.

"Tskkk, panira," she said before hanging up.

"Ang Sungit Talaga " I sighed, shaking my head.

"What if I go over to her place tonight? It's been a while since I visited," I mused, a spark of hope igniting within me.

After I ate, I relaxed in my condo until the sun started to set. "Should I go?" I asked myself, a sense of hesitation creeping in. "baka pagtabuyan na Naman ako"
"Hayys bahala na nga"

at the evening I got out of bed and went to my closet. I chose a white long-sleeved polo, brown trousers, and my heels. After showering and getting dressed, I admired myself in the mirror. "Tsskk, Poganda ko naman" I said, brushing my hair.

As I smoothed my hair, I absentmindedly hummed a familiar tune. "Panalangin ko Sa Habang Buhay makapiling ka makasama ka Yan Ang panalangin ko.... " the words drifted from my lips, a melody of longing and regret. It was a song from a time long past, a memory I couldn't quite let go of.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed, interrupting my reverie. I picked it up and answered, "Hello? sino to?"

"Darling, it's Imee. ginagawa mo?" her voice chimed through the receiver.

"Oh, nagbibihis Why ba?" I replied, trying to sound casual.

"San ka Naman pupunta?"

"kila alice" I admitted, a little hesitantly.

"Ah, okay. I was about to ask for a favor, but you're busy Naman Bye, catch you later." She quickly ended the call.

"Okay, sure," I muttered, hanging up the phone. I finished getting ready and grabbed my Dior bag and car keys.

It was a long drive to Bamban, almost three hours, so I arrived around nine in the evening. On the way, I stopped to grab a bouquet and a bottle of wine for Alice. It was the least I could do.

Pulling up to Alice's street, my heart skipped a beat. Parked in front of her house was a car I recognized. My gaze fell on Alice emerging from the car with Mayor Dong. My eyebrows shot up in surprise ayan na naman Tayo

"Kung Minamalas ka nga Naman kung kelan pupunta Nakaabang Naman tong Si unano" I whispered, feeling a familiar pang of unease.

Calugay held the door open for Alice and watched as she slid into the passenger seat.

"oh huwag mong Sabihin May Date kayo ng baby ko ? mo way!!!" I exclaimed under my breath, feeling a wave of jealousy wash over me.