Unwritten (Summer Of Taking Chances Sequel)

Date Night

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PRIS

Dumating sina Mary at Michael kasama sina Devon at Kristine, who wowed them with her cooking skills. Nagprepare ito ng maraming seafood dishes. Sa tabing dagat sila nagset-up ng candle light dinner. Nakikiayon naman ang panahon. The sky was clear at kita ang mga bituin sa langit. Romantic ang ambiance. Gusto tuloy saktan ni Pris ang kaibigan.

“How could you be so cruel?” Pris thought bitterly while looking at Dominique, who was sitting across from her and attentively listening to whatever Daniel’s telling her. Ipinapamukha ba nyang wala na talaga syang pag-asa? Ipinapakita ba sa kanya ni Dominique na hindi talaga ito papatol sa kanya? “Is this your way of telling me to back off?”

Pris took her eyes away from Dominique, who laughed at something Daniel whispered in her ears. “Eh di sila na ang masaya.” Balak yatang durugin ni Dominique ang puso nya. Hindi na nya kayang tignan ang mga ito kaya tumayo sya at nagtungo sa separate table kung saan nakalagay ang mga drinks. She poured herself a glass of red wine.

Naramdaman nyang may yumakap sa kanya ng mahigpit mula sa likuran nya. It was Mary. “Thank you for doing this for me,” she whispered.

Humarap sya rito nang kumalas ito sa kanya. Pinilit ngumiti ni Pris. “You’re welcome. Isa pa, you don’t have to thank me. We are friends.”

Mary gave her a grateful smile. “Still, thank you.” Medyo nawala ang ngiti sa labi nito. “And I’m sorry about…hindi ko alam na kasama nyang darating si Daniel.”

“Don’t say sorry. It’s alright. At least, she’s happy now,” Pris said and managed to fight back tears. Ayaw nyang magmukhang kawawa. “So, are you ready for tomorrow?” Iniba na lang nya ang usapan.

“Of course! I’m excited!” Halos tumalon sa tuwa si Mary.

Natawa na lang si Pris. Para kasi itong bata. Tumingin sa relo nya si Pris. “It’s 8PM. Both of you should take a beauty rest,” she said when Michael approached them. “Kaya pinakain ko na at pinatulog nang maaga ang mga staff ko kasi we need to wake up by 3AM. Kayo din.”

“My baby doesn’t need beauty rest,” Michael said and admiringly stared at Mary, who blushed. He gave Mary a quick kiss on the lips.

“Please, get a room.” Pris rolled her eyes. Natawa ang dalawa. “Hindi ko alam na lovers’ dinner pala ito. Sana doon na lang ako sa kusina ng resthouse kumain. I feel out of place.”

“Same here,” Jessica agreed in mock anger. Lumapit rin ito sa kanila. “Pris and I should’ve brought dates too.”

“I think they did this on purpose. Para inggitin tayo,” Pris playfully told Jessica, who nodded in agreement. Tatawa- tawa lang sina Michael at Mary.

“We can be each other’s date. What do you think?” Biro ni Jessica.

“Yeah, I’d like that. Para hindi naman tayo magmukhang kawawa,” sang-ayon ni Pris saka sila parehong tumawa. Naiiling naman sina Mary.

“Why don’t you get some sleep? You look tired,” puna ni Jessica kay Pris. “Pulang-pula na yang mga mata mo.”

“Matulog ka na, Pris,” concern ding sabi ni Mary. “Get some rest para malinaw ang mga mata mong makita ang kagandahan ko sa likod ng camera mo bukas,” dugtong pa nito sabay tawa.

“Good night then,” paalam ni Pris saka na sya hinila ni Jessica.

“Hey! You two! Where are you going?” Sita ni Kristine nang namataan silang paalis na.

Pris stopped. Napatingin din sina Dominique at Daniel. “My delicate body needs to rest,” she answered Kristine, who glared.

“I need to talk to you,” Kristine seriously said.