No Way! Yes Way!

The Victor

"Happy birthday, Bang!" greeted the Lady Eagles to the host of the party.

"Glad you made it here, guys! May mag-usher sa inyo to your tables. I hope you enjoy the night!" replied Bang at bineso-beso ang lahat.

"I'm sure we will," said Charo.

"Uy, Vic! Nakabuntot ka pala kay Pineda," sabi ni Fille.

"Howell, escort duties," Ara replied glumly.

"Ginusto mo yan e. Hahaha," pang-aasar ni Gretch.

"We'll see you later! Will just entertain the newcomers. Ciao!" pagpapaalam ni Bang at hinatak na si Ara.

The team was then ushered to their tables. They occupied two tables na magkatabi din dahil madami sila.

"Dennise, hahaba na ang leeg mo. Bakit hindi ka ba mapakali diyan? You looking for someone?" noticed Dzi.

"Where's Aly? Hindi ba nauna sila sa atin?" Den asked.

Amy answered, "She's over there. At the presidential table."

"Well, Aly will always be special to Bang ano? Doon pa talaga sila pinaupo ni Ate Rad," sabi naman ni Mae.

Den looked at the said table and saw Aly and Rad sharing a laugh. She looked sadly to her bestfriend.

"Don't you give me that look! Laban!" mahinang sabi ni Ella. Tumango lang si Den.

The buffet table has opened and the team enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. The dance floor has also opened for socialization.

Den is looking for Aly and she saw her talking with the King Eagle, Kiefer, and Amanda with drinks in their hands. On the other side naman, Rad is engrossed in a conversation with Jov Gonzaga and Ging Balse.

Now is the time. She thought. Palapit na sana siya when Tricia came. The latter invited Aly to the dance floor at wala ng nagawa si Den kung hindi bumalik sa table nila.

I'll just wait. No harm. Wala naman na sila ni Tricia. Den assured herself.

Meanwhile at the dance floor...

"So how's my favorite ex?" asked Tricia while dancing with Aly.

"Favorite talaga?" Aly asked with a laugh.

"Talaga! Ikaw pa lang ex ko e." And both laughed.

"Ikaw muna. Kamusta kayo ni Louie?" tanong ni Aly.

"He's here with me actually. Sinama kami ni Ate Mela. Okay naman. Going strong. E kayo ni Iron Eagle?"

"Kami ni Den? Wala namang kami e. Pero we're good. We're still bestfriends."

"I can't believe this! Kung anong ibinilis mo sa akin, siya namang ikinabagal mo sa kanya ano?" Tricia said hitting Aly on the shoulder.

"Trish, straight si Den. Pinilit na nga siya ng family niya sa arranged marriage, pipilitin ko pa ba siya sa totoong relationship? Hindi na," sagot ni Aly.

Trish looked at Aly intently and said, "Are you aware that you have this charm that even straight girls can't resist? Straight kaya ako but still you made me fall."

"Crush mo kaya ako!"

"May tinatawag na girl crush. And it doesn't necessarily mean na makikipagrelasyon ako with a girl just because I have a crush on her. But you're different. I really fell in love. Hindi ka naman mahirap mahalin," said Tricia.