So Into You (A JeDean / GaWong Story)

Double Date

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(Jema said)

I woke up with a major head ache the next day. I opened my eyes and saw Kyla packing her training bag. I heaved a sigh of relief knowing I was able to walk back safely to our hotel room. I couldn't remember what happened last night given the amount of alcohol I think I downed.

"Morning!" I greeted Kyla with enthusiasm.

"Afternoon na Sleeping Beauty. Ha-ha. Sinubukan kita gisingin kanina eh napakahimbing ng tulog mo," she answered. "Start na ng training in 30 minutes ha."

"Shoot! Maliligo na ko. Mauna ka na para di ka malate."

"Hihintayin na kita." Kyla looked concerned.

"Thanks Kyla!"

It was as if my stars aligned when Coach Tai went easy on us. I got through the training on an empty stomach without collapsing.

"Kyla, isasabay ko sa laundry ko 'yong shirt mo ha," I told Kyla when we returned to our room after practice. "Ibabalik ko sa'yo bukas."

"What shirt?" Kyla looked puzzled.

"'Yong suot ko sa pagtulog kanina. Ikaw nagpahiram sa akin di ba?"

"Ahhhhh! Oo... pinahiram nga kita." She scratched her head.

"Nakita mo ba 'yong shirt ko kahapon? Hindi ko maalala kung saan ko linagay."

"Ah eh. Uhhmmm... tinapon ko na.... Nasukahan mo kagabi."

I was embarrassed that Kyla saw me at a low. That also explained why she had been watching over me the whole day.

And before I could express my regret over my favorite shirt, I got a call from Mark.

"Hello Babe, tapos naman na training ninyo?" He asked.

"Yup! Nagdedecide lang kung saan ang dinner," I answered.

"Join me for dinner na lang please? Kailangan nating magcelebrate."

"Okay sure. What are we celebrating?"

"I closed the deal with Dewo Hotel! I'm assured of a promotion this year."

"Wow! Congrats, Babe! I mean Assistant Vice President na pala. Nakakaproud ka naman."

"Thanks, Babe! Ikaw kaya ang lucky charm ko. I'm almost there at your hotel. Baba ka na."

When I got in the car, Mark hugged me tightly. It reminded me of the moments we shared that made me choose him. I felt guilty again for being bothered by the thought of Deanna but I s

"May slight change of plan lang pala," he said. "Gusto raw ako makilala ng bagong President kaya nag-invite sila. Wala kasi siya during the negotiatons kaya gusto niya ng briefing. Don't worry, dadalian ko lang magpresent para masolo ko naman ang magandang girlfriend ko."

Mark and I arrived at the restaurant and were directed to the reserved table. We were caught off guard to see Deanna.

"There must be a mistake. We're meeting the President of Dewo Hotel," Mark said to the waiter who came with us.

"I'm the incoming President of Dewo Hotel," Deanna clarified as she stood up, handing Mark her calling card. "Mark, right?"

"I'm sorry, Ma'am. I was expecting someone older." Mark sounded more polite. They shook hands.

"Then I suppose you're expecting my Dad. Ha-ha. He stepped down last week to focus on other family businesses."

"I'm not discounting your management capability whatsoever with my previous statement, Ms. Wong."