Matthew and Sam were on their way to the hospital to drop her off. Miguel has requested to stay with his Lola so they are going childless for a full week.
"Sam?"
"Mm?"
"Uhm, available ka ba later tonight?" Matt asked.
"Depends what time kasi if mga early evening, malabo. Medyo mahaba ata kasi 'yung kailangan na surgery sa case ko today. Why?"
Matthew pulls up at a stop light. "Meron kasi akong event tonight. One by a good colleague of mine. I was just thinking, bihira na wala saatin si Migs and maybe you wanted to go with me?"
She chuckles, "Are you asking me to be your date?"
Matthew wrinkles his nose with a guilty smirk.
"Sus..." She sighs, but rather giving in. "Anong oras ba 'yon?"
"It starts at 8pm but we can go later naman. And it's at the Peninsula."
They arrive at the main lobby and Sam grabs her bag from the back seat. "I'll text you when I'm done. Bring your tux, slacks, shoes... 'yung gamit mo. Sa bahay na lang tayo magready, mas malapit naman 'yun compared to your house."
He smiles and before she could leave the car, Matt holds her hand. "Love..."
"Hmm?"
"I love you."
She smiles and gives him a quick kiss, "Love you too." Sam closes the door behind her and walks inside.
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He was trying to fix his tie in the mirror when Sam emerges out the bathroom.
"Wow..."
Matt turns around and his eyes meet hers. She smiles.
"You look... lovely."
Sam giggles, "'Lika nga, let me fix your tie."
He draws closer to her and admires her features as she knots his tie.
"Gwapo, a?"
"Siyempre, especially ikaw ang date ko. I couldn't settle for less."
As much as she'd like to hide the butterflies she was feeling, it was too evident in her smile.
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They get to the event and there were people in suits and gowns everywhere.
"Daming tao, Matt."
Matt chuckles, "Okay lang. Ikaw naman ang pinakamaganda dito."
She playfully slaps him, "Hoy, kanina ka pa diyan. Kulit mo."
As they head to their table, someone called Matthew's name from behind.
"Oh, Ninong! Hi!" Matthew and the man across them shake hands.
"Mr. Ocampo," he teases, "It's good you came." Mr. Gonzales nods his head and turns his attention to Samantha. "And who's this lovely lady here?"
He glances at her. Matthew couldn't get a word out because... he didn't know how to introduce her.
Do I say my girlfriend? Probably not, she might say I'm assuming.
He curses himself for not asking her formally.
Do I say my good friend? No, that's a call for war.
Do I say the mom of my kid? No, because then he'll ask about Miguel and I don't need my colleague to know about my personal life? Do I—
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FanfictionSam is a very successful surgeon who works unbelievable hours 5-6 days a week. Matt is a well-established businessman and entrepreneur that found his ground in the industry. Settled in their careers, they find themselves bumping into each other at h...
