"Excuse me, where's the function room reserved under the name Selena Buenavista?" I asked the lady at the counter.
"Dere-diretso lang po kayo, Ma'am, hanggang dulo. May makikita po kayong glass door—iyon na po 'yon." she explained.
"Okay, thank you." I replied before walking in the direction she pointed to.
As soon as I opened the door, everyone turned to look at me. Apparently, I was the only one they were waiting for.
"Hi, guys. Sorry I'm late." I said, slightly embarrassed.
"It's okay." Selena said with a smile.
They all stood up to greet me with hugs and cheek kisses. Present were Selena, Kent, Nathan, Angela, Jasmine, Nadia, Czedric, Elizabeth, Enna, and James.
After everyone settled back into their seats, I sat between Enna and Elizabeth.
"Okay, let's start." Selena said. "This is our reunion planning meeting. May date na tayo, pero wala pang venue at ibang importanteng details."
"Kailan ba 'to gaganapin?" Nathan asked.
"December 18. Saturday." Selena answered.
"Anong dress code?" Elizabeth asked. "Kahit ano lang ba?"
"Actually, napag-isipan ko 'to kagabi." Selena said. "For the girls—gowns. Kahit anong klase. For the boys—suits."
"Since gowns and suits na rin naman, what if ball ang theme ng reunion?" Nadia suggested. "Bagay naman, 'di ba?"
"I like that!" Angela agreed. "Parang JS Prom ulit."
"Yes! And puwede tayong mag-sweet dance with anyone we want." Nathan added, making everyone laugh.
"So, guys... okay ba sa inyo? A ball?" Selena asked.
We all looked at each other before nodding in agreement.
"Good. Now, assignments naman." she continued.
"Volunteer ba kayo or ako na lang mag-a-assign?"
"Ikaw na." Jasmine replied.
"Okay," Selena said. "For food—Nadia, Czedric, Natalia, and Alexander. Kayo na bahala. May food tasting 'yan ha, so kapag pangit, alam niyo na kung sino sisisihin. Joke lang." she added, laughing.
"For tables, chairs, and other equipment—Enna, James, Chelsea, and Kent. Audio-visuals—Nathan, Angela, and Jasmine. And for decorations, invitations, and publicity—me, Elizabeth, and Elle. Okay ba 'yon?"
"Yup." we all answered.
"Now, paano tayo kukuha ng budget?" Selena asked. "Any ideas?"
"Sponsors or donations?" Jasmine suggested.
"Tayo-tayo na lang." Angela said. "Mauna na ako—₱50,000."
"Okay," Selena said, pulling out a piece of paper. "Ipapaikot ko 'to. 'Yung gustong mag-donate, sulat lang. I'll message the GC din para sa mga wala."
Habang umiikot ang papel, nag-message siya sa group chat. Naka-open ang phone ko, so nakikita ko agad.
Alexander: I'll donate ₱100,000.
Nanlaki ang mata ko.
"Oh my gosh! Si Alexander—₱100,000!" Selena exclaimed, showing everyone her phone.
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