"Not the Least but Last"

Chapter 36

"Hon, what time are you leaving?"

"In a while, i'm just waiting for Dani's call. Why?"

"Are you sure that is the final venue for the party?"

"I guess...is there a problem Thirds? Is it Manong?"

"Hmn...he said he can't. But then again he said he's fine with that...."

"I know it would be really hard for him. That's what i've been telling Dani. That place will only bring back ate Ly's memories with them. But she said it was Kassy who preferred to have the party at the hotel "

"Precisely... that's why he said it's okay with him...For Kassy, even if he 's hurting, even if it will make him long for her more."

"Would you like Dani and i to look for another place instead?"

"Nah....He decided already and he said he's fine with that"

"You think he is?"

"The truth? I know he's not but he is trying to be okay, for Kassy. You know Manong, he will do anything for his children"

"Hon...."

"Hmn?"

"Do you know a certain Alicia Ravena?"

"Alicia Ravena.....sounds familiar but i can't remember....i'm not sure, why?Who is she?"

"Well your son asked me the other day if she's related to you."

"What did you say?"

"I said i don't know!"

"But why would he ask?"

"He said she's the new Volley coach in their school."

"Really?!...if that's the case we'll get to know her soon....common circle of friends you know...."

"Yeah i guess.... oh i have to go... Dani just texted me, she's outside na waiting for me.."

"Okay bye hon. You take care ha.."

"I will. Bye hon. You behave Ferdinand ha... don't fight with Bella."

"What the...."

"Hahaha....whatever hon.... bye...
see you later..."

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Hotel Alessandra

"Ate Bei what do you think?"

"Huh?"

"I mean, you think we should cancel na our reservations here? Naawa ako kay Manong pero at the same time naawa din ako kay Kassandra"

"Let it be Dani. Thirdy told me na it's okay na with Manong....for Kassy, kakayanin nya..."

"Hi Miss Dani, how may i help you mam?"

"Ah good morning Marge... regarding dun sa itinawag ko sa inyo last week..."

"Ay yung sa party po mam.. buti po napadaan kayo.. tinatanong po kasi ng coordinator what will be the theme po eh.."

"Oh i am sorry. Medyo nabusy kasi kami... anyway, wala naman particular theme na nabanggit ang mga bata... but i think it would be better if isama ko sila dito tomorrow so you can ask them... how is that?"

"Ah okay po Ms. Dani. I will call the coordinator for an appointment tomorrow. Excuse me mam."

"Thanks Marge."

"You're welcome mam."

"Dani, hindi na ba nagpupunta si Manong dito sa hotel?"

"For almost 6 months na ate."