Since Childhood

46: The Humble-Dinning Show

"Can you still remember? Nung bata pa tayo, when we go for family outing and we were fishing. Super excited ka ng may nahuli kang isda. Kakatalon mo nahulog ka sa pond and you went crying because sabi mo may pating na hihila sayo at kakainin ka? That was so hilarious." Tim recalled their glory days where problem is just a word. One of the best moment of his childhood days with his wife.

"Of course tanda ko pa. Nilagnat nga ako after that day. Instead of enjoying the outing I was bedridden."

They were laughing as they recall more of their funny childhood memories. Out of nowhere, a girl appeared in front of them.

"Oh my God! Tim? Ikaw nga! What a coincidence!" Tanya pretended that she was just passing by. Sa tagal nyang nakikihalubilo sa mga middle class na tao, she learnt to talk and act like one of them.

Timothy and Rhein looked up. Mabilis na nawala ang malaking ngiti sa labi ni Tim nang makitang muli ang babaeng naka fling nya. Rhein is sure that she never seen or knew the woman kaya she look at her husband. Rhein noticed the changes in his expression and his eyes hold shock.

Pero diba ganon naman talaga ang reaction especially when you meet someone coincidentally after a ver long time? Rhein's subconscious said.

"Hi! Do you know Timothy?" Tanya look down at the woman who just speak. Tama nga ang sinabi ng mga kaibigan nya.

Tanya feels intimidated because of Rhein. She really is beautiful. The way she talk, the way she smile, the vigorousness of her aura, her charisma, everything about this woman shows power and wealth. Something that she lack of. Something that she's been dreaming for.

When she look at the table, ang una nyang nakita ay kaparehong style ng Louis Vuitton nyang bag. Her's is already old habang ang nasa mesa naman ay halatang bago, kumikinang pa ang leather at 100% original brand. She immediately hide her bag at her back.

Tanya pulled herself. She smiled at Rhein then she said, "yes. I know him."

"She was once my client. That's all." Mabilis na sinabi ni Timothy kay Rhein.

He couldn't believe it. Kanina lang ay perpekto ang lahat until this woman showed up. The situation made  Timothy feels like he is about to fall in a cliff. His stomach is twirling because of both shock and nervousness.

"Oh, it's nice meeting you. My name is Daniela Rhein. You can call me Daniela or Rhein, it's up to you." Rhein stands up and strech her hand. Her courtesy and ethical manner is always at its finest.

"Or you can call her Dr. Avila." Napalingon parehas ang babae kay Tim who blurted that sentece out.

"Tim!" Saway ni Rhein.

Tanya had her eyes shot open after knowing na doktor ang babaeng kaharap nya. But she immediately change her eye's expression. She pretended na hindi sya na-amaze.

"I'm Tanya. The pleasure of finally meeting you is mine." Tanya replied and she had a shake hands with her. She wore a smile. Smile that conveys irony and it annoys Timothy.

Tanya look at him. When their eyes met, her smile grow bigger. Tim's teeth has clenched. He is aware that having a fling is wrong. But having a fling with this woman is like the highest level of wrong. Kung binata pa sya ay madali lang nya na bigyan ng solution ang mga fling nya. But he ain't bachelor anymore. He have a marriage na inaalagaan at pinoprotektahan. Sana naisip mo yan that night you slept with this woman! His conscience snapped.

"Are you having your dinner? Wanna join us?" Tanong ni Rhein.

"I believe she's a busy person, Rhein. Let's not get in her way." Timothy shows that he is against on his wife's suggestion.