In Screaming Color

Chapter 21

"Would you like a platter of caesar salad with that po? We have the best caesar salad in the city."

"Talaga? You sure? I have tasted the some of the known best salads ah."

"I know so. It's our best seller of all the salads that we have. So what do you think po?"

"Hm. Sige. One platter of your best seller wouldn't hurt at all."

"Your order coming right up po. I'll be back in a few minutes. Please enjoy the wine while you wait."

"Thank you Catherine."

"Po?"

"Your name plate says Catherine."

"Oh.. I see." she blushes. "I'll be back po maya maya. Salamat po."

Bea smiles at her. She was probably the friendliest waitress Bea has ever met, not to mention the most beautiful. Plus, her blushing was something Bea wasn't able to ignore.

"So, who are you with tonight? Sa akin o kay Catherine?"

"W-what?"

"Stuttering. Nabibingi. Pa innocent. I'll take that as Catherine. Move a seat please, tatabi ako sayo."

"No, of course it's you. And why would you want to transfer seat?"

"Para hindi ko mabantayan yang mata mo na nakatitig kay Catherine buong gabi."

Jho rolls her eyes on the tall girl and transfers to another seat beside the latter. Bea was left analyzing Jho but kept smiling in amusement.

"Oh, bakit ka na nakatingin sa akin ngayon?"

"I would like to kiss you here and now because of how adorable you're acting."

"Not available po. Would you like a platter of caesar salad instead?"

Jho asks sarcastically before turning away from Bea. The latter just laughs and takes Jho's hands under the table. She kept massaging Jhoana's palm and played with her fingers. And though annoyed, Jho didn't bother snatching her hand away from Bea.

"Don't be jealous."

"I'm not jealous."

"Eh ano lang?"

"I'm annoyed of how you're easily attracted to girls lately. Like how dare you. Ugh..."

"Uy what was that? A sound of frustration ba yun? And what do you mean by lately? Hindi totoo yan ah. I don't easily get attracted to girls. I only get attracted to the morena girl at my office who I luckily spend dinner dates with. Not to mention breakfast and lunch."

Bea was smiling the whole time. She was enjoying the experience of having a legit conversation with jealous Jhoana.

"Magsama kayo ni Catherine at nawa'y mabusog kayo sa kakakain ng caesar salad!"

"Why are you jealous? You're never the jealous type. Oh no. No wine for you ah, you might get drunk!"

"Ang annoying mo. Sobra!"

"Nagbibiro lang ako. But seriously, why are you very selosa lately?"

Jho looks at her intently and this staring challenge was gladly taken by Bea.

"I have a right to be jealous. Your fault kaya wag kang magreklamo."

"Kasi tayo na?"

"Kasi MU tayo."

"Wow Jho ah? Very teenager."

Bea chuckles and planted a quick kiss on Jho's shoulders. Too quick for anyone to notice.