Tú Eres Mi Sol

LV

Richard was in bed next to Dei but there were duvet covers and pillows on the floor just in case.

"RJ, Love, you've been unusually quiet during dinner. Is everything alright?"

"..."

"Dei, I have to tell you something"

Dei turned to face Richard. "You know you can tell me anything right?"

"Are you sure you won't be mad? I don't want us to argue. If you tell me I shouldn't go, I won't go."

"Go where?"

"I know that we're planning to go to SanFo this weekend with the guys, Victoria texted this morning and asking if we can meet this weekend."

"Dei, if you don't want me to go, I won't go."

"But you're still not going to tell me what's the meeting is about?"

Richard shakes his head.

"Dei, I wanted to tell you because even though I know you trust me, I don't want a repeat of what happened last time."

Dei looks at him and their eyes meet, and she says, "Alright. Go meet her"

***

They arrived in San Francisco before lunch. It was bustling with people, as it was a July 4th long weekend. 

Mark and Rodjun went with Tuns, who was going to meet a cousin of his girlfriend. Jerald and Sam were going to go to but when they learned that RJ was going to meet someone for coffee. The two volunteered to accompany Dei instead.

Richard just left the three to meet Victoria. He texted Dei where the meeting was going to take place just in case she wanted to join them, which he says she's more than welcome to. 

Sam took Dei's phone and to read the address where Richard and Victoria were going to meet. He drags Dei and Jerald, who after fifteen minutes of walking found themselves at the opposite side of the cafe where Richard and Victoria were meeting. 

Sam looks up and surprise, surprise, it's a cafe, too. He drags the two inside and asks the staff to be seated right beside the glass window. 

From their view, they could see Victoria and Richard clearly who was also seated next to the glass window.

Sam: O, tingnan niyo yung dalawa.

Jerald and Dei looks at the two. Richard was clearly shaking his head and Victoria trying to explain something.

Sam: Ang sabi ni RJ, hindi pwede, hindi pwedeng ibenta si Porky or si Babe. Paano na ang mga anak nila, sina Oink at si Piglet? Ang sabi naman ni Victoria, masyadong madami nang kinakain sina Porky at Babe, malaki na ang ginagastos natin sa kanila. Saktong size na sila para gawing lechon.

Richard was waving his hands and Victoria nodding her head.

Sam: Victoria, anong sinabi mo na pati sina Oink at Piglet ibebenta na din? RJ, sakto sila sa pritchon. Mas masarap kasi yun. 

Richard's face turned serious, something that they rarely see. 

Sam: Hindi ibebenta si Babe, Porky, Oink or Piglet. Final answer. Magpapadala na lang akong pera na ipambibili ng veggies na kakainin nila.

By this time, Jerald and Dei are laughing so hard because Sam was very serious when he was telling the story and did different gestures as well.

Richard gave Victoria a buss on the cheek, leaves cash on the table and walks out of the cafe. Richard looks straight and the three duck under the table. Dei receives a message from Richard asking where they are. The wait staff looks at them and there was a weird look on his face, as the three were under the table and asks if everything was alright. They all nod at the same time and thanks the wait staff. The wait staff scratches his head and shakes it while walking.

Sam peeks from under the table. Richard is still there. Sam goes under the table again.

Sam: Dei, text mo na si Richard, kahit anong name ng restaurant sa Mall. Para umalis na siya.

Dei sends a message. 

Sam peeks from under the table again, sees Richard reading a message from his phone and then walks. 

They all come back up to the table. 

Jerald: Tara na! Baka maunahan pa tayo!

Dei: Bilis, medyo malayo pa naman yun. 

They all stand and pack their things and almost walk away from the table when Dei says, "Hindi pa tayo nagbabayad."

They get their bill and Jerald gets shocked. "Ano to, kape 12 dollars plus tax plus pa! Ginto ba ang ininom natin?"

Sam's eyes grew as big as saucers. 

Dei gets the bill and leaves a few bills on the table. 

Sam: Parang ang dami naman ata noong iniwan mo? 

Dei: Tax plus tip. Sakto yan. Tara na! 

They all run out of the cafe.

***

Richard walks into the restaurant. He sees the three immediately, they were all fanning themselves and wiping sweat from their faces.

Richard: "Bakit parang init na init kayo? Ang lamig naman ng aircon!"

Sam: "Ah, eh. Galing kami kanina dyan sa labas, tama! Ang init kaya."

Richard: "Parang hindi ka sigurado, Sam"

Jerald: "Sa sobrang init, nag-short circuit na yung utak ni Sam, ano ka ba?"

Dei: "Mag-order na nga tayo."

Richard: "Hindi pa kayo nag-oorder?"

Dei: "Hindi pa, hinintay ka namin"

Richard: "Parang gusto ko magkape"

Jerald and Sam almost spit out the water that they were drinking.

Richard: "Anong nangyari sa inyong dalawa?"

Sam: "Wala, wala!"

***

The whole afternoon was spent shopping and they went back home. After showering, they decided to hit a nearby bar.

A tall guy approaches the table where Dei, Sam and Jerald were sitting. He stops in front of Dei and says,"Hello there gorgeous, join me for a date tonight"

Sam and Jerald coughs. The guys continues,"I don't think you are with this two because with that beauty of yours, you are way out of their league, I however.."

Sam whispers to Jerald, "Eh bastos pala to, upakan na kaya natin?" The two stands up, getting ready to strike anytime. Dei stands up to, trying to hold Sam's arms as she heard the conversation.

Richard comes back from the bathroom and sees that there was a brewing commotion at their table. "Ah! Richard, are they friends of yours?"

Richard looking very serious, wraps his arms around Dei and says,"Yes, is there a problem?"

"Is she your girl?"

Richard kisses Dei on the temple and replies, "Yes. Why are do you ask?" 

"Nothing, nothing. It was great to see you all." The guy walks the opposite direction.

They all take a seat. 

Sam: "Uupakan ko na sana, sabi ba naman hindi daw kami the same league ni Dei. Siya daw. Ang kapal. Mga 2 paligo lang naman ang lamang niya sa akin."

Jerald: "Sino ba yun?"

Richard: "Ah, si Kurt, nag-aapply na intern sa company. Dei, okay ka lang ba?"

Dei: "Yup. He was just arrogant, but nothing the three of us can't handle."

Richard kisses Dei on the forehead and Dei gives Richard a quick hug.

Jerald: "Yan, yan, yan. Yang mga galawan niyo na yan. Sa amin ordinary na yan pero paano kayo magkaka-boyfriend at girlfriend niyan? Ang sweet sweet niyo"

Sam: "Aray, Aray. Nakagat na nga ata ako!"

They all laugh and the incident earlier forgotten.