! — Btw, I would often refer to Samantha as "Sam", Jaime as "James", Anthony as "Tony" or "Antonio", and Matthew as "Matt" lol. Nicknames for the barkada. (comment if I should put in a mini backstory :))
After a long and toxic-filled duty, Jaime invited Sam to have drinks before going home.
"Uy, Sam is here! Yay!" Jaime exclaims.
"James, you're tipsy. Probably even drunk," She chuckles.
Jaime laughs, "No! I just got here kaya. By the way, guess who's back in Manila?" She motions over to Anthony.
"Tony!!!!!" Sam gives him a hug. "Naks, James, kaya pala you're smiling like that after that shift."
The ladies chuckle.
"Was it really that bad? I mean the day that I get back talaga has to be that toxic?" Anthony asks.
"Babes, take my word. It was THAT bad."
Sam sees the waiter pass by. She raises her hand, "Prossecco, " She signs a 1 with her hand.
"Anyways, guys, I was planning a reunion for the barkada. Next weekend?" Anthony says but Jaime nudges him.
Sam gets a bit uneasy but fortunately, it wasn't obvious. "Really? Where to?"
"Well, we saw this airbnb for a really nice rest house in Tagaytay. I was wondering if that'll do?" Jaime asks.
"Who's going?" Sam asks.
"Me, you, James, and... M-Matt." Anthony says.
"Ah... okay." That was all that she could say. "Text me the details, I'll see if I'm not on-call. Haven't checked my schedule for next week, e." Sam answers.
"Sam, is it okay? I mean, Matt will be there." Wow. Jaime said that with no pause. Alcohol is so honest... maybe too honest.
"Sus, of course! It's fine." Sam swirls her drink. "So, Antonio, for good ka na ba dito?"
"Yep! I got a pretty good offer from a law firm here, actually!"
"That's great! So, do I hear wedding bells?" The three of them laughs.
"Nako, we'll see." Jaime turns to Anthony, "Umayos ka. Nako, I'm telling you."
"Babes, would you reject me ba naman?"
"Wanna bet?"
"Ohhhh, Antonio!! Don't try, nako. Lasing 'yan pero kilala mo din 'yan." Sam adds while she laughs.
"Samantha, ikaw? Anong plano mo?" Jaime asks.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean... no one is getting any younger. Have you explored the market?" Jaime asks.
"James, what the hell! Market?" She chuckles, "It'll come when it's time. Don't worry, inform kita agad, friend. As in unang-una." Sam replies.
"Shoot, damn straight!"
The night got deeper and finally they decided to head home.
"Sam, next weekend. Tagaytay, a?"
"Yes, Attorney! Welcome home ulit!" Sam waves goodbye.
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