You Belong With Me

Ten.

Its been a month since I went out with Andres. So far, we're doing good. I kinda like him but not enough to make him my boyfriend. Besides, he didn't court me and its too early for that. But I am contented. Andres is a good man.

Chandler, on the other hand, has dated 4 girls already after Dia. I don't get why Dia never went out with him again but I guess it had something to do with his kanto boy side. Poor, Chandler.

We started the project already two weeks ago. Seth and Mrs. Tala spearheaded it. Ang mga modelo na kinuha namin ay magagaling especially Dia and Shanty. Napapailing nalang ako kapag nakikita ni Chandler si Dia. He always acts as if they had a relationship! Overreacting as always.

I am currently getting ready in my room. I have a dinner reservation at Vikings with Andres... and Chandler. A buffet is so unlike me but the two insisted so I had no choice. They met last week when Andres gave me a surprise visit in my office while Chandler was in a meeting with me. And when he asked me out for dinner, Chandler butted in and invited himself. Mabuti nalang at hindi naman nagalit o nainis si Andres.

For tonight, I decided to dress casually. I wore a white crocheted crop top with a short sleeve that I bought in Bali and high waisted navy blue bell pants from Zara. I slid in on my white Hermes flats and grabbed my small black Prada bag. In ten minutes, I arrived at The Alley.

Hindi na ako nagpasundo kay Andres o kay Chandler dahil galing pa silang Makati. Also, I can drive myself so there's no need for that. 'Yan rin ang gusto ko kay Andres, he's not clingy so he doesn't care if he fetches me or not.

"Good evening, Ma'am. Table for?"

I smiled at the lady. "Good evening. Mr. Dorio's reservation, please."

"Oh. Mr. Andres just arrived, Ma'am. This way po."

She led me to the right corner of the restaurant. I found Andres near the glass window. Malaki agad ang ngisi niya nang makita ako. I thanked the lady who escorted me and kissed Andres' cheek.

"Hi. Am I late?", I chuckled. He smiled sweetly at me and pulled a chair.

"Absolutely not!", napangiti ako nang marinig na naman ang Spanish accent niya. He's half Spanish and he grew up there.

Habang naghihintay kay Chandler, he filled me with the details of his recent travel. Nagpunta kasi siya ng Prague for a shoot. He is an actor and a model at the same time.

"How about you, Portia? Why don't you join showbiz?"

"Gosh, Andres, I am not made for that."

He furrowed his brows and leaned on the table.

"Let me tell you a secret. No one is."

Napailing nalang ako. By 7pm, Chandler arrived with a... different aura.

"Good evening," my eyes widened when I heard him. He spoke with an Australian accent!

Kung hindi ko lang siya nakikita, iisipin kong ibang tao siya! Andres stood up and shook his hand. Bumati rin ito.

"Good evening, Portia."

I just nodded, still shocked. Teacher Rena must be really good, then? Huh.

Hindi nagtagal, we started eating. Chandler and Andres got a lot of food! Ugh, men. Habang ako naman, nakuntento na sa pakonti-konti. I don't want to look like a patay-gutom in front of Andres noh!

"How about sports, Chandler? What do you play?", ani Andres.

"Well, I was a Team Captain of our Basketball team before. But to this day, I only play golf. Although Portia and I sometimes go bowling."