The Most Beautiful Thing

Chapter 12

Chapter 12
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We all fell asleep right after a few rounds of Lucky 9 last night. Puro tawanan lang and I'm really happy that my friends are getting along with Red's.

Now, we're all set. It's already 5AM in the morning and lahat kami ay tapos na. The boys decided to seperate in two cars para hindi magsik-sikan. Jane, Cassie, Zac and Wade will go to Red's car and me, Vee and Brian will go to Max's.

"Ready?" Max asked as I opened the door sa passenger seat. The couple will stay at the back and kami naman ni Max ang nasa harap since Max will drive.

"Yup!" I nodded happily. I couldn't even sleep last night because I was too excited! Max started the engine since kami ang magl-lead kina Red.

Waze said that the travel time of manila to subic is 3 hours only via luzon expressway. I think we'll get there mga 10am or something. We also planned na we'll eat when we get there. Pina-reserve na din nila ang private resort there na nasa harap ng beach but also have pools inside.

"Let's buy starbucks when we get there.. I want something sweet," I told Max habang nagddrive siya. I wonder if his Ama is looking for him, is it okay na mag-vacation siya? What about his work?

He nodded. "Okay baby."

I bit my lip when he said that. It's quiet and I'm sure Brian and Vee heard it because Bri cleared his throat.

Kinuha ko ang Aux and started playing songs para hindi kami ma-bored.

"For what yung dinner niyo yesterday?" I asked while scrolling my spotify.

"We have another investor in the company and Ama wanted to celebrate it.." he said. He's surely accomplishing a lot of things in his work life and I'm proud of him! Dapat pala, I celebrated it with him.

"You didn't tell me.. edi sana I treated you for your success," I said. "You don't really tell me anything about your work life."

He chuckled, "Okay then. Treat me when we get back.. okay? And what's there to tell? It's boring without you.."

I nodded. I looked at him and saw his red lips. I wonder why is it always red even though he doesn't use any lip products.

"I hope one day you'll work for me," he said while smiling. He looked at me and I watched him get his wayfarers sa drawer ng dashboard.

"You as my boss? I don't think so.." I laughed.

"I won't be hard on you, I promise..." he said as he wore his wayfarers. "Sleep first, you'll need it for later."

After I picked a song, I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep. I wonder if it's okay with him, hindi ba siya inaantok? I hope he's not that tired though, baka magka-sakit siya.

I woke up and we're already in Subic. I looked at Max and he looks sleepy. It's only 9am! Max drove way too fast, I guess. Wala rin sigurong traffic kanina.

"Are you okay?" I asked him when he pulled up. He looks sleepy already and kanina pa siya hikab ng hikab. I know it when he's sleepy because his eyes are chinky! Pag inaantok na siya, parang naka-pikit na ito at wala na siyang makita.

He smiled and nodded, "Yup.. don't worry about it."

"Sleep first sa room. You have to rest, baka magka-sakit ka.." I told him. He nodded in reply at tinanggal ang wayfarers niya.

Wala pa rin sila Red because they are in charge of the food and groceries. Baka dumaan muna sila sa isang store or fast food.

Brian woke Vee up. Kaming tatlo ay tulog the whole ride that's why I feel guilty for Max.