**ICED COFFEE: COLD IMPORTUNITY**

Naoya's Point of View:

I am driving the car. Both of us are quiet because of the awkwardness we feel especially that I drag her into this situation. Actually, I don't know why I said that she's my girlfriend. Maybe because I am being pulled into the corner so I lied to my sisters and the worst, I lied to my family. I gaze at her as she fall asleep. She looks very innocent and somehow brave type of girl. And I know I am famous, but I never thought that she doesn't really know me. I mean, wherever I go, girls and fans immediately run and crowd me to take photos, or for autographs. Maybe because of that, I thought that all people know me but this girl is different. I stop the car for a moment and take off my hoodie. I mean, she sound asleep so I use my hoodie to be her blanket for the meantime. I start again the car and drive. While I was driving, I think of what this girl said.

She's right, I need to fix this situation of mine. I don't want any other person to be drag along with this nonsense and stupidity of my actions.

Well, I'll start my operation finding a girlfriend. I just name it myself! Don't judge.

After a minute of driving, I stop the car in the apartment complex which is not that far away from Grande International School.

I think this is the place.

I park the car in front of the apartment. I wake up the girl who soundly asleep.

"Hey, wake up! We're here!"

She doesn't wake up so I try to wake her up again.

"Hey, Wake up! We're here at your apartment!"
"Nay naman eh! Five minutes!"

I am about to laugh terribly but I just keep it in myself.

"Hey! Wake up!"
"Si Yuki na lang! Siya na lang muna Nay ang pabilhin niyo ng patis!"

Pfft. Is she dreaming?

I am about to laugh but I try to keep it to myself. I didn't know that this girl is this funny and stubborn.

"Hey! Wake up! Will you?"
"Ano ba yan! Nay! Si Yuki na lang! malapit lang yung tindahan oh!"
"Hey! Wake up!"

I try calling her again and again so that she will wake up.

How bothersome this girl is.

"Hey! Wake Up! Kira! Hey wake up!"

It seems like I can't wake her up so I immediately get off the car and open the door of the car. I open the door of the other side of the car where the girl is. She is sleeping soundly and she's difficult to wake up. I can't think of any other way to wake her up or to bring her to her apartment. I lift her and carry her, princess carry to be specific. I close the door of the window using my feet since I am carrying the girl. After closing, I slowly walk to the gate of the apartment complex. She's not that heavy and not that light so I manage to carry her normally. I walk and after a moment of walking, she suddenly open her eyes. She rubs her eyes. Her eyes suddenly widens and she blush.

"Hoy, ibaba mo nga ako!"
"Hey, relax! I can't wake up you so I decided to carry you instead!"

I put her down and she instantly look away while blushing.

"Hey are you okay?"

She didn't say anything. And from the looks of it, she seems embarrassed. I avert my eyes and tease her.

"So, how's the princess carry?"
"Tss. Sige lang! Tatamaan ka talaga!"
"You seem embarrassed! Was it not that relaxing?"
"Tss. Tino-toksh*t mo ba ako? Alangan namang matuwa pa ako! Gago ka ba! Babae ako! Anong akala mo sa akin? Malandi? Siyempre! Mahihiya ako! Gago!"
"Chill! Is that the reason that you don't want to buy patis?"
"Huh? Anong patis?"
"Amm. Nothing! So this is the apartment complex you were talking?"
"Oo pero teka! Ano yung patis na pinagsasabi mo?"
"Just forget about it!"
"Huh? Nang-iinis ka ba? Gusto mong kutusan kita?"
"That's up to you if you will believe it or not!"
"Tss. Pag-ako talaga naku! Masasapak talaga kita!"
"Okay! okay! Just go home! I know you're tired!"
"Oo na! Eto na! Hindi makapaghintay!"
"So thank you again for playing along!"
"Oo na! Huwag muna ulit gagawin yun kung ayaw mong bigwasan kita!"
"Yes, ma'am!"
"Good! Oh siya! Mauuna na ako! Pagod ako sa work at saka sa kalokohan mo!"
"See you! Goodbye! And thank you again!"
"Oo na! Sige! Ingat!"

She go inside the gate and lock it. I follow her with eyes. When I can't see her, I immediately turn my back and go to the car. I start the car and drive home. I don't why but I smile thinking how crazy and insane that woman is. On the way home, my phone suddenly vibrates. It's Natsuo. I answered the call and turn on the loud speaker since I am driving.

"Hey!"
"Anung hey? Bakit kasama mo yung waitress kanina? Isn't she the waitress who returns your phone?"
"Yes, she is!"
"Why did you bring her in the mansion?"
"I bump into her while escaping and when my sister's caught me up, they mistook her as my girlfriend!"
"Wait, what? Tapos?"
"And then, I just ask her to play along and it went well!"
"She agreed? Well, you're famous anyway so she might just accept your favor!"
"No, she doesn't know me! I ask her three times and she said that she doesn't know me!"
"Akalain mong meron palang hindi nakakilala sa'yo! So anong nangyari sa meeting?"
"Well, the whole things is that it was just a set up!"
"Huh? Set up? What do you mean?"
"Well, that force and insisted that I need to marry that girl to pressure me to find a girlfriend because they doesn't want me alsoto marry that girl! They had her investigated and they find out how cruel and rebel that girl was. And when I introduce Kira to them, they were happy knowing that I have a girlfriend!"
"Kira? Who's Kira?"
"The waitress! Her name is Kira! Actually I just take her home a minute ago before you call!"
"So she's your fake girlfriend?"
"For just today! Kira is funny and insane but she told me that I must start finding a girlfriend so that I won't drag random girl in this situation of mine!"
"Oh, So she's concerned!"
"I think so! And we became friends also!"
"So what's your plan now?"
"Maybe I'll find a girlfriend! Well, Kira is right. I mustn't drag random girls into my problems! People have different problems they have to face so I must face my problem on my own!"
"Wow! It seems like you're being influence with Kira!"
"Tss. That bad-tempered girl! I must thank her sometime!"
"So, saan ka ngayon?"
"I'm going to the house! Maybe I'll talk to Dad to fix this misunderstanding!"
"Sige, sabi mo eh! By the way, I called you to inform that you have your photoshoot and recording tomorrow!"
"Got it! Just send to me the schedule!"
"Okay! I gotta go! Sige Dre! Good Luck!"
"Thanks!"

He hangs up the phone. I continue driving. I stop the car in front of the main door. I get off the car and give the key to the driver to park the car. I go to the house and walk directly to Dad's Office. It's good thing that Dad is there.

"Oh! Hey son! How's Kira?"
"I took her home safely, Dad!"
"That's good to hear! I'm impressed that you found such mature and smart girlfriend!"
"Actually Dad. She's...!"

I didn't finish what I have to say when Mom suddenly opens the door.

"Nii-chan! Did you take Ate Kira home safely?"

I look at Izuki and he smile in front of me. He immediately hugs me so I carry him.

"Of course! You love Ate Kira, right?"
"Yes! Ate Kira is good and caring to me so I love her!"
"Because of that! I brought her home safely, so don't worry!"
"How about you Nii-chan? Do you love Ate Kira?"
"Ahh, ehh! Of course! I love Ate Kira more than the way you love her!"

I pretend to smile because literally, this girlfriend boyfriend things with Kira is fake.

"Hoo! Naoya, Did you just said that to hit us?" Claire said
"Well, it depends on you!"
"Don't be boastful because you have a lovelife!"
"Well, when will you actually let us meet your boyfriend?"
"Tss. Shut up!"

Claire, Mizuki and Ayame are still single. They were college students already but I have never seen them going out with someone. Maybe because they were to serious in studying. Claire wanted to be the next CEO of Avant-garde group while Ayame wanted to be the next president of eLive entertainment and Mizuki wanted to be the director of TriStar Arts. Their skills and talents really suit the job. Actually, I didn't plan to be a CEO, president, director or whatsoever. I am planning to be an architect so I am planning to take an architecture in college.

"Nii-chan! When will Ate Kira visit us again?"
"I'm not quite sure of that Izuki!"
"Why was it Nii-chan?"
"Actually, Kira is not.....!"

I didn't finish what I have to say when the butler suddenly opens the door.

"Sir Christopher and Ma'am Agatha, The preparation for the party for the anniversary of the TriStar Arts ay tapos na po! Your secretary finish the work po. He want to ask lang po how many visitors will attend the party?"
" Ah, Yeah! I'll take care of that! Thank You!" Mom said.

Sh*t I forgot the anniversary party of the TriStar Arts.

TriStars 8th year is an elegant party for the family since it is one of the business that booms. The family was very proud of the business. The business was successful. It attracts many investors and artists. TriStar Arts is one of the famous Art Gallery in the world so this party is surely sumptuous.

"Naoya, I want you to invite Kira to the anniversary party! And invite also Natsuo and your friends!"
"Yehey, I will see Ate Kira again!" Izuki said.
"I'm sure your happy about the idea! I'm looking forward seeing you lovebirds!" Claire said
"I'm sure you'll be the center of attention in the party!" Mizuki said
"I don't think so! The party is a maskara party! I don't think most of the guest will recognized them!" Ayame said.
"So Naoya! Invite Kira! We'll be looking forward seeing you two in the party!"
"Sure Dad!"
"That's good to hear!"
"So I guess that's all! Let's call it a day! And take some rest everyone for tomorrow!"
"Good Night!"
"Good night!"

I missed my chance telling Dad the truth. I mean, they are looking forward for tomorrow's anniversary party and if I tell them right away, they might not enjoy the party and I'm sure Dad will be disappointed. I go to my room and change my clothes. I am now confused of what should I do. I've never been in this kind of situation for 18 years of my life. I get my phone and invite my friends to the anniversary party.

Messenger
#CoolKami
Active Now

Naoya:
Hey, There will be an anniversary party tomorrow commemorating the 8th year anniversary of TriStar,
I will be expecting you there!

Yuuto:
Ayos! Chibugan, Ulit!

Taruki:
Ang takaw mo Yuuto!
Geh, Dre! Punta kami!

Yuuto:
Anong klaseng party?

Natsuo is typing..

Naoya:
Mascara Party!
Be sure to wear formally!

Natsuo:
How about your date?

Yuuto:
Spiderman ang mascara ko.
haha

Taruki:
Anong date?
Kailangan bang may date?

Naoya is typing...

Natsuo:
Haha.
Hindi bagay sa'yo ang spiderman Yuuto.
Bagay sa'yo si Peppa Pig!

Naoya:
No, you don't need to have a date for the party.

Natsuo is typing..

Yuuto:
Hindi nakakatawa, Natsuo

Taruki:
Sapol!

Natsuo:
Ang tinutukoy ko ay yung date mo!

Yuuto:
Huh? Anong date?
May kadate si Naoya?
Nagbibinata na ang alaga natin

Naoya:
Ulol!

Taruki:
Haha.
Sapol ka Dre.

Yuuto:
Sinong kadate mo Dre @NaoyaAndvie?

I immediately send message to Natsuo. I know he wants me to open to them what is my situation right now.

Messenger
Natsuo Warren
Active Now

Naoya:
Date?
I don't have a date.

Natsuo:
Talaga lang Dre ah!
Kilala ko ang pamilya mo.
I know na dahil pinakilala mo yung waitress na yun
sa kanila ay your gf.
I'm sure gusto nila na pumunta siya sa party.

Naoya:
Tss.

Natsuo:
I hit the bull's-eye.
So iimbitahan mo ba?

Naoya:
That's my problem right now.
I lied to them, that girl isn't my girlfriend.
I don't know if I will invite her or not.

Natsuo:
Imbitahan mo na lang kahit bukas lang para sa party.

Naoya:
I doubt that she will attend.
I promise her that I must find a girlfriend in no time.

Natsuo:
What if imbitahan mo na lang o kaya ay pagpanggapin mo na lang na girlfriend mo habang wala ka pang girlfriend. Just for the meantime na wala ka pang girlfriend. Tapos tigilan niyo na kapag nakahanap ka na ng girlfriend.

Naoya:
That could work! I'll try it out.

Natsuo:
May balak ka bang sabihin kina Yuuto at Taruki ang sitwasyon mo Dre?
Tandaan mong kaibigan natin yung mga yun Dre!

Naoya:
Yeah, right.
I'll tell them.
I don't want to hide also things from them.

I go back to our group chat. I am hesitated to tell them about what happen but since they're my friends. I guess it's better to tell them.

Messenger
#Coolkami
Active Now

Yuuto:
Hoy, huwag niyo nga kaya kaming bitinin.
Sinong kadate ni Naoya?

Taruki:
Tumahimik ka nga Yuuto

Yuuto:
Hindi ka curious? @TarukiAzueño?

Naoya:
Hey, I have a girlfriend and she will be my date for the party.

Yuuto:
Ehh?
May girlfriend ka Dre?

Taruki:
Akalain mo!
Seryoso Dre?
Wala kaming ka-alam-alam dito ah.

Natsuo:
He's been hiding it.

Yuuto:
Ayy ang daya niyo!
Ano pa bang hindi namin alam?

Taruki:
Oo nga Dre!
Akala namin, walang sikreto!

Yuuto:
@TarukiAzueño, akala ko ba di ka curious!

Natsuo:
It's better if Naoya will be the one to tell you.

Taruki:
Manahimik ka Yuuto.

Naoya:
That girl isn't my real girlfriend.

Yuuto:
Teka ano?

Taruki:
Naguguluhan kami Dre!

Naoya:
The girlfriend I am talking isn't my girlfriend.

Yuuto:
Ilan ba girlfriend mo Dre?

Taruki:
Hindi ko pa rin gets Dre!

Naoya:
I don't have a girlfriend.

Yuuto:
(shocked)
Ehh?

Taruki:
Eh sino yang sinasabi mong girlfriend?

Naoya:
I just bump her when I try to escape.

Taruki:
Ano ba kasi ang nangayari?

Yuuto:
Oo nga Dre!

Naoya:
Actually, the family quarrel I told you earlier is all about my engagement.

Yuuto:
(shocked)

Taruki:
(shocked)

Yuuto:
Ikakasal ka na Dre?

Naoya:
I didn't agree to the arranged marriage so I escape.

Taruki:
So you mean, arranged marriage ang dahilan nung pagtakas mo?

Yuuto:
Ayaw mo nun! Ikakasal ka na!

Taruki:
Gonggong ka talaga Yuuto. Student pa yan tas idol pa! Siyempre wala pa muna sa isip niya ang mga kasal na yan!

Naoya:
While escaping, I bump to a girl.
My sisters caught up and then I just told them that the girl is my girlfriend.

Yuuto:
She agree right since you're an idol.

Naoya:
She doesn't know me.
I think she's not one of my fans.

Taruki:
Aba akalain mo, meron pa palang hindi nakakakilala sa'yo.

Yuuto:
Pero kung ganoon, bakit siya pumayag?

Naoya:
I threatened her.

Yuuto:
(shocked)
Ang harsh mo Dre!
Alam mo ba yun.

Taruki:
Oo nga Dre!
Bakit mo naman tinakot.

Naoya:
I have no choice.
And then she agree.
I thought that I can escape but then my sisters want me to bring the girl to the mansion.

Taruki:
Huwag mong sabihing dinala mo?

Natsuo:
Dinala niya. Nagkita nga kami eh.

Yuuto:
Oh tapos?

Naoya:
I brought her. She meets mom, Dad, uncle, my sisters and Izuki.
Izuki seems attached to her.
And then we found out that it was a trap.

Yuuto:
A trap?
Anong trap?
Trap na pang daga?

Taruki:
Hindi nakakatawa Yuuto.

Naoya:
Dad just insisted the marriage to force me introduce my girlfriend or find a girlfriend to them because they also don't want me to get married with a crazy and rebellious girl.

Yuuto:
(shocked)
Pwede nang pang-mmk ang buhay mo Dre!
Tapos?

Naoya:
And then I introduce the girl to them as my girlfriend and they seem happy about it.
And then now, they want the girl to attend the party as my date.

Taruki:
Oh, Eh di imbitahan mo!

Yuuto:
Oo nga naman Dre.

Naoya:
The problem is that I promise her to promise to fix this situation of mine.

Yuuto:
Yun lang.

Natsuo:
Then ask her to be your girlfriend for the meantime tapos maghanap ka na ng girlfriend.

Yuuto:
Oo nga naman Dre!
Tama si Natsuo.

Taruki:
Oo nga Dre! Huwag kang mag-alala.
Tutulongan ka naming maghanap ng girlfriend.

Yuuto:
#OperationHanapJowa is now commencing!

Taruki:
Gago.

Natsuo:
Tutulongan ka namin Dre! Kaya Buti pa ay maghanda ka muna para bukas.
Paghandaan mo kung papaano mo siya iimbitahan sa party.

Taruki:
Oo nga Dre! Maghanda ka na Dre!
Sigurado akong hindi magiging madali yan!

Yuuto:
Oo nga Dre!
Basta kita na lang tayo bukas, may mga number ako ng mga babae baka gusto mo.

Natsuo:
Hahha.
Patulong ka na rin diyan sa fake girlfriend mo!

Naoya:
I hope she will accept the offer.

Yuuto:
Kaya nga paghandaan mo!

Naoya:
How?

Taruki:
Yun lang.

Yuuto:
Edi mag-isip ka! Ikaw ang nakakilala diyan kaya dapat alam mo kung paano susuyuin yang fake girlfriend mo!

Natsuo:
Alam mo Dre! Ang hirap ng pinasok mo.
Bakit hindi mo na lang kasi sabihin sa pamilya mo ang totoo na wala Kang girlfriend at ayaw mo talagang maikasal?

Naoya:
I have tried to tell them after I brought home the girl but then they were looking forward to the party and I don't want to disappoint them.

Yuuto:
May hatid pa ah!
Bakit hindi mo gawing tunay na girlfriend?

Naoya:
Tss. I don't have a plan
She's crazy and insane sometimes.

I smile gently as I remember the girl's face sleeping and the craziness she has. She even do talking while sleeping which was very fun to watch.

Taruki:
So ano na?
Paano mo susuyuin yan?

I think and think harder. I don't have any idea of how to court a girl. I know how to make my fans go crazy but I don't how to court them. I am used to just sit and relax because even if I do nothing, all girls will immediately love me.

Sh*t! what would I do to make her attend the party as my date?

At this moment, nothing comes out in my mind. After a moment of thinking, I remember Kira try opening her phone when I brought her home.

Maybe I could give her a phone as a present?

Naoya:
Hey, how about giving her a gift?

Yuuto:
Pwede Dre!

Taruki:
Ano namang ireregalo mo?

Yuuto:
Dalhan mo ng flowers para kiligin.
Haha.

Naoya:
A phone.

Taruki:
(shocked)
A phone?
Di ba susuyuin mo?
Bakit parang binibili mo ata yung pagkatao niya?

Yuuto:
Ibang klase ka Dre! Usually pag nanliligaw kasi ay bulaklak at chocolates ang binibigay.
Ang sosyal mo para cellphone agad-agad.

Naoya:
Tss. No, that's not what I mean.
When I bump her, she threw her phone so I want to replace it since it's my fault that it broke.

Yuuto:
Ahh!
Bakit hindi mo kasi sinabi agad.

Taruki:
Alam mo ba Dre Kung saan siya nakatira? Para madali lang ang pagsuyo mo!

Naoya:
I know where she lives. I brought her home but I am planning to invite her in her workplace.

Taruki:
Oo nga naman.
Teka, Alam mo kung saan siya nagtatrabaho?

Natsuo:
Yep, he meets the girl at her workplace before this whole incident happens!

Yuuto:
Yan ang tinatawag kong destiny.

Naoya:
Wish me Luck.

Natsuo:
Naoya, huwag mong kalimutan yung photoshoot at recording mo!

Taruki:
Hahah. Manager Mode ba yan @Natsuo Warren

Yuuto:
Simulan na ang #OperationHanapjowa at #OplanSuyuinsiAteGirl.

Taruki:
Haha.
Gonggong.

I immediately put the phone in the desk next to my bed. I am actually tired with all of the things that happen today. I got caught in a nonsense arranged marriage and then I am being trapped to force mt of find girlfriend. I lay down in my bed and sleep.

Sunday Morning.

The alarm rings clangorously that wakes me up. My eye widens as I see the clock at around 15 minutes past seven. I immediately get up and go to the shower. I still need to prepare my plan on how to invite Kira to the party and the hardest part is to let her accept the invitation. I took a shower rushly. I change into my casual clothes. White shoes, brown pedal shorts and back and white stripe sweater. I pick up my phone to know my schedule.

Messenger
Natsuo Warren
Active 2 minutes ago

Natsuo:
Sunday Schedule:
Modelling Photoshoot- 2:00 PM
Recording- 10:30 AM

"Okay, I think I can manage this somehow!"

I open our group chat to let them know that I will now commence inviting Kira to the party.

Messenger
#Coolkami
Active Now

Yuuto:
Morning mga peps

Naoya:
I'm ready to invite Kira!

Taruki:
Kira?
Is that the name of the girl?

Naoya:
Yes!

Yuuto:
Aga mo Dre ah!
Pinaghahandaan mo talaga ah!

Naoya:
Tss.

Yuuto:
#Operationhanapjowa first phase:
1. 09*********
2. 09*********
3. 09*********
4. 09*********

Naoya:
What this?

Taruki:
Ano yan Yuuto?

Yuuto:
Hahah
Number ng mga babae yan Dre!
Try mong itext
Baka magustuhan mo!

Taruki:
Gonggong!
Sa ngayon! Doon muna tayo sa #OplanSuyuinsiateGirl!
Handa ka na ba Naoya?

Yuuto:
Hahha.
Parang mangliligaw lang.
Gawing praktis mo na rin yan pre para sa totoong panliligaw mo kung may magugustuhan ka na!

Natsuo is active now.

Natsuo:
What are the things I missed?

Taruki:
Handa na ang manok natin Dre!

Yuuto:
Pwede ng isabak sa gyera
Gyera with Ate girl.
Haha.

Natsuo:
Oh siya! Galingan mo Dre.
Huwag kang mala-late sa photoshoot.

Naoya:
Yeah sure! Gotta go!

Yuuto:
Galingan mo Dre! Para sa future.
hahaha

I put my phone in my shorts pocket. I go downstairs and there mom, dad, my sisters, and Izuki eating in the dining table.

"Morning!"
"Hey, Son! Morning! Let's eat!"
"You seem very excited?" Claire said
"I am thrilled to invite Kira to the party!" I lied well in fact I am very nervous

I sit down beside Izuki while facing Claire. I join them for breakfast. At his moment, I am actually nervous because there's a possibility that Kira won't accept the invitation.

"You're handsome hon!" Mom said
"Thanks mom!"
"Spoiled Brat. Hahah. I hope Kira won't attend!" Ayame said
"Hey, I will bring her no matter what!" I lied
"Tss. You know what, I am starting to hate you enjoying the in-relationship status you have with Kira!" Claire said
"I'm sure he absurdly roll in his bed knowing that Kira is invited to the party!" Mizuki said.
"Ah. ehhh. haah!"
"Uwu! haha. Idiot!" Claire said
"Anyway son! how did you and Kira meet? you've been hiding you relationship with her to us for 1 year and 2 months!"
"Ah, eh! I met her at her workplace. She's a waitress in a cafe! She's a hard worker one actually. She said something to me that she doesn't actually said to every customer. And also it is not a part of their service. With that, I actually found myself gazing at her. she's been an active and cheerful one just don't be silly or insult her! She's very brave and sometimes bad-tempered one!" I created a description of her.
"You really seems you know a lot about Kira! So how does it feel being in love?" Ayame said.
"Ahh. ehh. I don't know how to explain it to you but!"
"Hotseat! haha!" Mizuki said
"But she completes my day! I'm going crazy without her. I can't live without her!" I lied
"So cheesy! Aren't you embarrassed?"
"If you love someone, I don't think you will be embarrass!" I lied and create out of nothingness.
"Hey stop that you kids! We're just happy to see that Naoya seems an independent right now and mature!" Mom said.
"Thanks mom!"
"Bring Ate Kira! Nii-chan so we can play!" Izuki
"Sure Izuki!"

I hope she will accept the invitation.

We eat our breakfast and I am still thinking of how can I invite that crazy girl to the party even though I promise that I won't drag other person along with this situation of mine. I silently eat while listening to them talking. They were talking about business and a lot of stuffs but business is not my cup of tea. After a moment, the doorbell suddenly rings. The butler went to the door and open it. It was Natsuo alongside with Yuuto and Taruki.

"Good Morning po Tita, Tito!" Taruki
"Oh, you guys are here! Did Naoya invited you already to the party?"
"Yes, Tito but before that! Tutulungan mo na naming maghanap si Naoya.. Este suyuin yung girlfriend niya para maging date niya sa party!" Yuuto
"Eh? And why is that, she wouldn't come?" Mom
"Hindi po Tita, gusto po kasi ni Naoya na medyo kilig po yung pag-iimbita niya sa girlfriend niya kaya nagpapatulong siya! Opo!" Taruki

I stare at them badly but they said smile like idiots.

"Oh, That's sweet hon,!" Mom
"Yes, son! That's sweet! I hope she really be excited and be happy of what you have prepared for her!"
"Yehey, Nii-chan will bring Ate Kira here!" Izuki
"Ahh, ehh! Sure!"

I stare at my friends again but they just scratch their heads and look away like stupid.

"So, Have you guys eaten already?" Mom
"Ahh, Hindi pa po Tita eh!" Yuuto

Taruki hit Yuuto with elbow. I just smile watching them being formal and being moron.

"Hey, come on join us!" me
"Guys, come on!" Claire
"So have you seen Naoya's girlfriend already?"

I look at them badly. They look at each other like they were out of lies or they don't know why to say.

"Ahh, Yes po Ate! Nakita na po namin siya once!"
"Once? Why?" Mizuki
"Busy po ata, at saka ewan po namin dito kay Naoya, ayaw niya pong dalhin!"

Sh*t, that wasn't a good lie idiots.

"And why is that Naoya?" Ayame
"Ahh, She's very busy at her work! she's hard worker so I don't want to be very clingy to her. I don't want to get in her way!"
"Tss. It's okay to be clingy Naoya! She's your girlfriend and I know that she wants you also to be like that!" Claire

I don't want to say because what Claire said. I look at my friends and they were just like laughing but trying to keep it to themselves. I continue eating and this time, my friends join us.

"By the way, Naoya! There was a slight changes in your schedule. This 8:00 Am will be the recording for your new album so be ready!"
"Ayos ah! Mapapanood rin natin tong si Naoya ng kumakanta!" Yuuto
"Tss. I don't have a choice!"
"So how's your grades all of you?" Dad asked
"Ah, Okay lang po Tito! Medyo mahirap pero kaya naman!" Taruki
"Same here Tito! I manage naman po to be student and at the same time po ay manager!" Natsuo
"Hindi lang po namin alam yang kay Yuuto!" Taruki
"Hoy, okay na okay kaya ang grades ko! Itong si Naoya ang ewan ko! Hindi pumapasok!" Yuuto
"Gago! May trabaho yan at saka home schooling yan! Huwag mong igaya sa'yo!" Taruki
"How about you girls?" Dad asked to my sisters
"We're fine Dad! I mean, Everything went well!" Ayame

As you expect from the future heiress of our companies.

"How about you Izuki?" I asked
"Nah, I'm fine! I wish Ate Kira will teach me!" Izuki
"You really love Ate Kira huh?" Natsuo asked
"Yes but not that strong than Nii-chan's love for Ate Kira! He said that he love Ate Kira more than I love her!" Izuki

The three idiots averted their eyes while looking at me.

Maybe I shouldn't have ask that. Kids don't lie, sh*t.

We continue eating while chatting. I am in the hot seat but I just try to escape from the questions. After eating, I immediately get my cap and eyeglass. I wear them and say goodbye.

"Mom, Dad, Nee-chan! Izuki! We're going!"
"Sure Hon! Take care!" Mon
"Be sure to bring Ate Kira to the party!" Izuki
"Take care! You guys!" Ayame

The three idiots and I go outside where their and my car park. They may look like an idiot but their family are still influential person in the world of business.

"You love her more than Izuki's love for her? Tang*na Dre! ang cheesy!" Yuuto
"Haha. It was a cool lie Dre!" Taruki
"Tss. What are guys doing here anyway?"
"Edi tutulong sa'yo! Sunday naman Dre kaya walang pasok! At saka may irereto kami sa'yo!" Yuuto
"Tss. I'm busy right now on how to invite that girl to the party!"
"Wow, pinapanindigan mo talaga yang fake girlfriend mo ah!" Natsuo
"Tss. I need to, my family wants her in the party so I must invite her and she must attend."
"Bago mo yan isipin! Alahanin mo muna ang recording mo ngayon!" Natsuo
"Haha. Anyways! Nakabili ka na ba ng phone na ipapalit ni sa sinira mo?"
"Not yet, I'll buy it after the recording!"
"Ganoon na ba talaga kaclose si Izuki sa fake girlfriend mo?"
"Yeah, when I bring Kira, he instantly attached to her! And I don't know why, she seems insane to me though!"
"Insane? Bakit?"
"She was innocent while sleeping but insane when she do sleep talking. Haha!"
"Sleep talking? Nakita mo na siyang matulog?" Yuuto
"Well yeah, She fell asleep when I take her home! she keep talking about patis when she do sleep talking! Haha."

They seems weird and look at me while averting their eyes. I just ignore them and I immediately get inside the car when we reach where our cars park. They have their own cars so we all get in our cars. I started my car and drive. I drive silently while thinking about the plan in inviting Kira to the party. After a moment of spacing out, my phone vibrates and it was the three idiots calling through messenger. I answer while on loud speak.

"Hey, We're driving you know and yet you manage to call?"
"Skill yan Dre!" Yuuto
"Tss. Asshole!"
"Dre, pwede rin ba kaming magdala ng date sa party?"Yuuto
"Tumahimik ka nga Yuuto! Bakit mayroon ka ba?" Taruki
"Sino namang gustong makadate ka sa party kung ang mask mo ay pang spiderman!?" Natsuo
"Tss. Wala kasi kayong taste and creativity!" Yuuto
"Anong gusto mo? Magsuot rin kami ng pang-batman o superman na mask ganoon?"Taruki
"Panira kayo sa Plano ko eh! Ang astig kaya nun mga Dre!" Yuuto
"Mag-isa ka Yuuto! Hindi ko ilalagay sa kahihiyan ang sarili ko no!" Taruki
"Bakit? Malalaman ba nilang ikaw yun?" Yuuto
"Oo nga naman, Hahaha." Natsuo
"Haha. That was sick, man!"
"Maiba muna tayo! Yang Kira na sinasabi mo ba na fake girlfriend mo Dre ay maganda?" Yuuto
"At bakit mo naman natanong Dre?" Natsuo
"Kapag ayaw na ni Naoya ay akin na lang. Hahah!" Yuuto
"Ulol. Maghanap ka hindi yung kukunin mo yung tira ng iba!" Taruki
"Based from experience ba yan Dre? Haha."
"Sapol! Haha."
"So ano Dre? Maganda ba?"
"Ah, She's a beauty but by the looks of it she's like a lesbian, I don't know though!"
"Lesbian? hahah. Ang pangit ng taste mo Dre!" Yuuto
"Hahah. Lesbian?" Taruki
"Hey, she's the one in there so I have no choice!"
"Bakit mo namang nasabing Lesbian?"
"She's brave, the way she speaks! She easily get irritated! But it's cool though!"
"Aysus! Bawal mahulog Dre! walang sasalo!"
"Hahha. Yun nga yung tanong! Kung mahuhulog ba itong si Naoya don eh, grabe yung standards nito sa babae!" Natsuo
"Dre! Baba-an mo Dre para makahanap ka agad! Endangered na ang mga perfect na babae Dre!" Yuuto
"Tss. I don't have standards idiot, if I fall for her then that's it!"
"Aba, parang hahaloghugin pa natin ang buong mundo neto para mahanap lang ng babae para dito kay Naoya!" Yuuto
"Oo nga, wala ngang standard pero dapat mahulog naman siya! Tss. Hirap talaga kapag walang experience sa ganitong mga bagay!" Taruki
"Bakit? May experience ka ba sa romance Taruki?" Yuuto
"Sinabi ko bang meron?" Taruki
"Defensive!" Yuuto
"Sapol! Haha. 2-0!" Natsuo
"Mga Dre, tanong lang kung nagmahal ba ibig sabihin dapat lahat ba ng atensyon mo kailangan sa kanya lang?" Yuuto
"Bakit mo natanong? May gf ka ba?" Natsuo
"Ah, ehh! Natanong lang!"
"Hindi naman sa lahat ng oras, siyempre kapag ganoon maaaring masakal mo siya o anu paman!" Taruki
"Hala, nababaliw na ba ako?" Yuuto
"Hindi! Gonggong ka lang!" Taruki
"Sapol, 2-1!" Natsuo
"Bakit mo nga kasi natanong?" Taruki
"Naisip ko lang! Bakit masama ba?" Yuuto
"Yeah, that was bad!"
"At bakit naman?" Yuuto
"Kasi wala ka namang isip kaya ganoon. Hahaha!" Taruki
"Sapol 2 all! Hahah.!" Natsuo
"Akalain mong may pa-advice pala tong si Taruki!" Natsuo
"May hinanakit siguro kaya ganyan!" Yuuto
"Tss. wala mga ulol!" Taruki

While driving, they were still talking about random stuffs. I just listen to them to let go of the boredom. After a half-hour of driving, we reach the eLive studio. eLive entertainment studio is one of our company wherein mom is the president. I park the car in the parking lot as well as the three idiots. I get off the car after parking. The three idiots also follow. We go inside the studio. The employees greet us with smile. We continue to walking and go to the studio proper wherein I will be recording for my next album release.

"Good Morning!"
"Good Morning! you're just in time!" Shoto

For every recording, my director and trainer is Shoto Evilla. He is a great artist and a director.

"And kasama mo pala mga kaibigan mo!"
"Good Morning po sir!" three idiots
"Good Morning!"
"Makikinuod lang po kami!"Taruki
"Oo ba! Anyways, Shall we start?"
"Sure! Anyways, We'll be recording two songs today for your next album"
"Okay!"

I go to the studio. I wear the headphone and I have also the lyrics of the song. There was a glass window so I can see the three idiots looking seriously at me. I ignore them and do breathing exercises.

"On my cue, Start!"

The music started. I sing to the rhythm of the music. I'll be singing my own version of Free by Why Don't We. Let's just say that this is my cover of their song.

Night Changes
Song by One Direction

Goin' out tonight, changes into something red
Her mother doesn't like that kind of dress
Everything she never had she's showin' off
Drivin' too fast, moon is breakin' through her hair

She's headin' for somethin' that she won't forget
Havin' no regrets is all that she really wants
We're only gettin' older, baby
And I've been thinkin' about it lately

Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes?
Everything that you've ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up

But there's nothing to be afraid of
Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Chasing it tonight, doubts are runnin' 'round her head

He's waitin', hides behind a cigarette
Heart is beatin' loud and she doesn't want it to stop
Movin' too fast, moon is lightin' up her skin
She's fallin', doesn't even know it yet

Havin' no regrets is all that she really wants
We're only gettin' older, baby
And I've been thinkin' about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy

Just how fast the night changes?
Everything that you've ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there's nothing to be afraid of

Even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Goin' out tonight, changes into something red
Her mother doesn't like that kind of dress

Reminds her of the missin' piece of innocence she lost
We're only gettin' older, baby
And I've been thinkin' about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy

Just how fast the night changes?
Everything that you've ever dreamed of
Disappearing when you wake up
But there's nothing to be afraid of

Even when the night changes
It will never change, baby
It will never change, baby
It will never change me and you

(Check out the song)
(Credits to the rightful owners)

As I finish the song, I look at my friends and to Shoto. They give me a thumbs up which means they recorder it nicely. I smile to them.

"Okay, next song! On my Cue! And start!" Shoto

The next music started. The next songs is a Tagalog song. I'll be singing Dating Tayo by TJ Monterde. Just like the other song, I'll be adding my own version of the song.

Dating Tayo
by TJ Monterde

Lagi na lang ganito
Isipan ay gulong-gulo
Lagi na lang nabibigo
Ngumiti ikaw pa rin, sigaw ng puso

Ilang liham na ang sinulat sa'yo
Ilang luha na rin ang natuyo

Kailan kaya muling makakatawa?
Hindi ko pinipilit, walang lungkot na sumisilip
Kailan kaya muling makakamit?
Ang iyong yakap at halik nang hindi sa panaginip?
Kailan? Kailan? Kailan ang dating tayo?

Kung ano man ang totoo
Isip man ay litong-lito
Handang-handa akong sumalo
'Pagkat ikaw pa rin ang sigaw ng puso

Ilang awit na ang inalay sa'yo
Ilang luha na rin ang natuyo

Kailan kaya muling makakatawa?
Hindi ko pinipilit, walang lungkot na sumisilip
Kailan kaya muling makakamit?
Ang iyong yakap at halik nang hindi sa panaginip?
Kailan? Kailan? Kailan? Kailan?
Kailan ang dating...

Kailan kaya muling makakatamasa?
Ikaw ay makasama't sabay tayong kakanta
Kailan kaya muling mararanasan
Sa pagdilat ng mata, Ika'y hindi lang alaala

(Check out the song)
(Credits to the rightful owners)

I look again to Shoto and the three idiots and they give a thumbs up. I take off the headphone and head to wehre Shoto and my friends are.

"So how was it?"
"Good Work!"
"Thanks Shoto!"
"Dre, mga next year!" Yuuto
"What's next year?"
"Sa kanta mo kasi di ba ay nagtatanong ka kung kailan ang dating kayo? So ang sagot ay baka next year!" Yuuto
"Gonggong!" Taruki
"Dre, tanong lang para kanino yung kanya?" Natsuo
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Wala ka ba talagang naisip na sino o ano habang kumakanta kanina?" Yuuto
"None! I just sing!"
"Eh, bakit habang kumakanta ka ay nakangiti ka at may papikit ka pang nalalaman Dre?" Taruki
"Are you sure?"
"Hindi mo namalayang siguro!"

I didn't notice that I am smiling while singing. Well, when I am singing at first nothing comes out from my mind. I just sing and sing. In the middle of the song, I just remember the smile of Kira. She smiles when she's with Izuki. When I met her, she doesn't smile at all. I don't why, she seems bothered but when she smiles, she's pretty though.

"Wala talaga Dre?" Yuuto
"None! I just sing and sing!"
"Okay, sabi mo eh! Ang ganda kasi nung pagkakanta mo! O baka dahil yan kay Ahmmm!" Yuuto

He pretend to cough.

"What are you talking about?"
"Alam mo Dre, ang punto niya ay hindi mo ba naisip si Kira ba yun?habang kumakanta ka?"
"And why is that?"
"Wala talaga Dre?"
"Huh? I'm confused!"
"Haha. Huwag niyo ng pahirapan! Wala yun Dre! Buti pa ay tara na at pupuntahan pa nitong si Naoya yung Kira!" Natsuo
"Oo Tama, Buti pa nga!" Yuuto
"So Shoto, Mauuna na kami! Pumunta ka nga pala sa anniversary party ng TriStar Arts sabi ng President!" Natsuo
"Sure, I'll be there!"
"Sige, Paalam na muna at may lakad pa kami! Hihi!" Natsuo
"At saan naman yan?"
"Maghahanap ng chicks!" Yuuto
"Haha. Kayong mga Bata talaga! Ingat!"
"Sige! Mauuna na kami!" Natsuo

We started to walk. We walk at the hallway. There were many cubicles and even offices in the studio as well as the employees. Almost everyday, the studio is very busy because aside from me, there were many artist also who signed contract with eLive entertainment. eLive entertainment is a biggest and one of the famous entertainment company so it is expected that many artist would sign contract with eLive.

"Dre, Saan na tayo punta nito?" Yuuto
"Pwede ba huwag ka ngang atat, Yuuto!" Taruki
"Hindi ako ata, medyo excited lang ako isuot yung spiderman mask ko sa party. hahah!" Yuuto
"Gonggong, seryoso ka ba talaga sa spiderman na mask?" Taruki
"Oo naman Bakit?"
"Hindi ka papasukin! Anniversary party ang pupuntahan mo hindi Halloween party! Ungas ka ba?" Taruki
"Ganoon ba? Sayang naman! Haha. Kailangan di ba elegante?" Yuuto
"Oo kaya maghanda ka, maraming babae ang aattend ng party!" Natsuo
"Aysus, Teka saan nga ba tayo pupunta ngayon?" Yuuto
"We will go to the mall!"
"Ano namang gagawin natin sa mall?" Yuuto
"I'll buy new phone for Kira and a gift for her!"
"Aba, effort na effort Dre ah! Nililigawan mo?" Yuuto
"Tss. I'll have to do this or she won't attend the party as my date. She's difficult to deal with so I'll have to be prepared!"
"Aysus din, Parang nakaka-inggit! Hanap na nga rin ako ng girlfriend para naman may bibilhan rin ako ng gift!" Yuuto
"Anyway, kailan nga pala release ng album mo Naoya?" Taruki
"Maybe next month, I'll still have songs to record and I still need to prepare for the concert on the day of the release!"
"Sigurado akong maraming pupunta diyan lalo na mga babae!" Yuuto
"May saltik ka ba sa utak Yuuto? Puro ka kasi babae eh!" Taruki
"Wala pa naman, sasabihin ko sa'yo pag meron na! Hahah!"
"Tss. Hindi nakakatawa!" Taruki
"Paano nga pala kapag nalaman ni Kira ang tungkol sa'yo Dre?" Natsuo
"Eh di, matutuwa at kikiligin! Ganyan ang mga babae ngayon kapag sikat na artists o idol ang pag-uusapan!" Yuuto
"Daming alam 'pag babae ang pinag-uusapan ah!" Taruki
"I don't think so! She will be mad, I'm sure!"
"At bakit naman?" Yuuto
"She's not one of the typical girl you know!"
"Kilalang-kilala mo Dre ah!" Yuuto
"You can tell by just looking at her!"
"Sabi mo eh!"

We continue walking while my both hands were in my shorts pocket. We reach the exit and we immediately hop in our cars. I drive silently while they follow me. We reach the mall. The mall is full of crowd and I don't want to stand out even in other places so usually I wear my cap ang eyeglass or shades so they don't recognize me. We park our cars in the Mall's parking lot. We get off our car and immediately go inside the mall. The three idiots follow me wherever I go. We started from the phone.

"Hey guys, what model should I bought?"
"Ang daming model Dre! Mahihirapan ka niyan!" Natsuo
"Eh, Oppo na lang! O kaya Vivo!" Yuuto
"How about RealMe? Huawei?" Taruki
"Samsung? Nokia?" Natsuo
"How about yung kaparehas ng sa'yo Dre? Para match!" Yuuto
"Tss. she won't accept it knowing that our phone match!"
"Ang hirap pa lang suyuin ng fake girlfriend mo Dre!" Yuuto
"Paano na yan Dre Matatagalan tayo dito sa phone pa lang!" Taruki
"Eh, ano ba yung model nung phone ni Kira na nasira dahil sa'yo?" Natsuo
"Oo nga Dre, pala yun na lang ang bilhin mo!" Yuuto
"As I can remember, that wasn't a touch screen phone! Keypad! It's keypad type!"
"Keypad? Old-fashioned pala yang si Ate Girl Dre!" Yuuto
"But from the looks of it, I think it has a sentimental value to her so instead of buying a new phone, she just use that phone!"
"Tagapagtanggol ka na pala ngayon Dre?" Yuuto
"Tss. It was just my opinion!"
"So ano? Keypad na lang yung bibilhin mo?" Taruki
"Mahihirapan ka niyan Dre, wala masyadong ganyan dito!" Yuuto
"I guess, I'll buy touch screen phone but the same brand with her old phone . I'll pick oldest version maybe! So that she will accept it for sure!"
"Akalain mong, naisip mo pa yun!" Yuuto
"Miss!"
"Yes sir," saleslady
"Do you have an oldest model of Nokia phone?"
"Yes sir!"
"Can I see it?"
"Sure sir!"

The saleslady leaves the counter and goes to somewhere. Maybe she'll get the model I asked.

"Sure ka na diyan Dre?" Yuuto
"I think, it's better to buy the model next to her old phone than to buy expensive ones. I know she will never accept expensive things that she herself can't afford!"
"At bakit naman?" Taruki
"She works as a waitress and from the looks of it, she saves money and work hard for her family. It looks like she wouldn't be happy with something that she didn't work hard for it!"
"Ay, Sana all! Hard worker si Ate Girl!"
"Here sir! Ito yung older version ng phone niya hinahanap niyo! Among sa mga nandito, ito ang old po!"
"I'll have it!"

I instantly get my wallet and pay for the phone.

"So anung next Dre?" Yuuto
"I'll need to buy a gift for her!"
"May pa-phone na may pa-gift pa! Effort talaga Dre ah!" Taruki
"May pasobra kasi special siya!" Yuuto
"Rebisco, Ang sarap ng feeling mo!" they sing while laughing.
"Tsss. The phone is for the replacement and the gift will serve as a thank you gift for playing along the girlfriend thing in front of my family!"
"Ang tanong anong gift ang bibilhin mo?" Taruki
"Yun lang!" Yuuto
"Buti pa ay naghiwalay tayo! Maghanap tayo ng pwede!" Natsuo
"Geh, Tara na! Bilisan natin at kailangan pang suyuin nitong si Naoya si Kira!" Taruki

We separate and find a gift for Kira. To be honest, I can't think of any gift. I didn't experience giving gifts to a girl. Well, for my sisters, I have given them gifts because I know what they like the most but this time is totally different. I immediately go to the stuff toys section. There were many stuff animal and I can't find any that suits Kira.

"Dre, how about chocolates?" Yuuto
"Gonggong! Hindi siya magcoconfess!" Taruki
"How about flowers!?" Natsuo
"She'll throw it!"
"Keychain?" Yuuto
"Ulol! Keychain talaga? Regalo hinahanap natin hindi pasalubong!" Taruki
"Haha. That was sick bro! Keychain? hahaah!" Natsuo
"Eh, dito sa mga stuff toy Dre?" Taruki
"I can't find any that suits her!"
"Accessory?" Natsuo
"She'll definitely won't accept it!"
"Stick na lang tayo sa stuff toy! Baka merong babagay kahit papaano diyan sa fake girlfriend mo!"

They started to find stuff animals.

"Stuff rabbit? Stuff bear?" Yuuto
"Stuff dog? cat?" Taruki
"Stuff bee? stuff giraffe?" Natsuo
"Stuff tiger? dinosaur? Yuuto
"Halos mauubos na natin mga hayop sa animal kingdom Dre!" Taruki
"Stuff Panda?" Natsuo
"Panda? Where?"
"Ito oh! Kumakain pa nga ng bamboo! Medyo maliit nga lang!" Natsuo

I smile as I look at the stuff panda. It wasn't that big, it wasn't that small also.

"Bakit napapangiti ka Dre?" Yuuto
"I think she will accept this! This symbolizes her though!"
"Dre, Bawal mahulog! Hahah.!" Yuuto
"Tss. I'm just saying that this symbolizes her!"
"So ano! Tapos na ba ang #oplanbilhanngregalosiategirl?"Yuuto
"How about her dress for the party!" Natsu
"Oo nga no! Bwis*t, nakalimot natin!" Yuuto
"Don't worry, If she will accept the invitation as my date in the party, I'll bring her here to buy her a dress!"
"Naks, Pogi mo Dre! Binatang-binata ang porma ah! Yun lang kapag hindi siya pumayag! Haha!" Yuuto
"Oo nga Dre! Paano na kapag hindi pumayag?"
"I guess, I'll tell them about the truth that Kira wasn't really my girlfriend! And I'm sure they will be disappointed especially Izuki!"
"Oo nga, at kapag nangyari yun tuloy na tuloy na ang arranged marriage!" Taruki
"Teka, kanina ka nga pala ikakasal kapag nagkataon?" Yuuto
"Ikino's daughter!"
"Sino naman yang Ikino?" Taruki
"CEO of the Hydra Firm, one of the world-class firm company!" Natsuo
"He's right and I don't want to get married with his rebellious and crazy daughter!"
"Hay, Buti pa ay bayaran mo na yang stuff panda mo at para naman masuyu mo na yang Kira kamo!" Taruki
"Good Idea!"

I immediately go to the counter and pay for the stuff panda. There's a line so I wait for a minute. After three minutes of waiting, it's finally my turn. I pay and immediately go back to where the three idiots wait for me.

"So ano Tara na?" Yuuto

We walk to the exit. I sigh after buying the phone and the panda. I hope she will accept it.

"Teka Dre! Saan nga pala nagtatrabaho yang chicks mo?" Yuuto
"Chick lang! Hahah!" Natsuo
"She works at Cafe Corner! I went there once and I met her!"
"Malapit lang ba? Masarap ba mga food don? Gutom na ako eh!" Yuuto
"Gago! Hindi tayo sasama no! Kailangan nating maghanda para sa party!" Taruki
"Ay sayang naman!" Yuuto
"Don't worry, I'll bring you there sometime!"

We reach the exit. We go to the parking lot.

"So ano! Mauuna na muna kami ni Yuuto Dre! Kailangan pa naming maghanda para sa party!" Taruki
"Sure! No problem! Thank you by the way for joining me and helping me buying this stuffs!"
"Ikaw pa! Sige Dre! Mahirap na at spider man ang suotin nitong si Yuuto!"
"Haha. Sure!"
"Sige Ingat kayo! Ako na lang ang sasama muna kay Naoya!" Natsuo
"Sige Dre! Balitaan mo kami sa kung ano mang mangyari!" Taruki
"Sige Dre! Ingat!" Natsuo

We hop in to our cars. Yuuto and Taruki drive home while Natsuo and I drive to Cafe Corner. I put the things I bought in the passenger seat. While driving, I keep on looking at the things I bought because I am actually nervous in inviting Kira to the party. I take a deep breath.

I need to do this so that they wouldn't be disappointed with me. I must do this. I can do this.

I drive silently while Natsuo follows me. After most 2p minutes of driving, we reach cafe corner. I stop the car in front of the cafe. I get off my car.

"Dre! Dito na lang ako! Baka makilala ka pa dahil kasama mo ako!" Natsuo
"Sure! Wish me luck!"

He thumbs up and slide up the window. I take a deep breath first before entering the cafe while holding the things I bought. I enter the cafe.

"Di ba siya yung pogi kahapon?"
"Oo nga!Ang gwapo niya!"
"Sino siya?"
"Ang pogi! Regular ba yan dito?"
"Ngayon ko lang siya nakita dito ah!"
"Sa tingin ko bago siya dito! Kahapon ko pa lang kasi siya nakita dito!"
"Anong pangalan kaya niya?"
"Ang pogi niya talaga kahit nakaeyeglass at naka-cap!"
"May dala siya!"
"May girlfriend na kaya siya?"

I heard the girls talking about me behind my back. I also notice the other customers looking at me. I just ignore them and I sit on the corner table next to the window where I sat yesterday. I put the things I bought beside me. I look at the busy city of Manila and take a breath. I look around to find Kira.

It looks like she's not here.
Where is she?

I look at the waitress but they aren't her. I look around and a waiter suddenly comes to me.

"Welcome to Cafe Corner Sir! Where all our food and drinks were serve with love! May I take your order sir!"
"Ah! Sure! I'll have an espresso please,!"
"How about something to eat sir!"
"Can you recommend something to eat? What's your best seller here?"
"Ah, Our best seller sir is Tacos and Sashimi!"
"How about dessert?"
"I recommend our cakes here sir!"
"Okay! I'll have cake!"
"Is that all sir?"
"Ahmm. Excuse me, Is Kira here?"
"Kira sir?"
"Yes! Is she here?"
"Yes sir! Ahmm, do you mind sir if I'll ask who are you? I'm Kira's friend Kanade!"
"Nice to meet you! Ahmm. I'll have something to tell her!"
"Ahh, Ano po ba ang sasabihin ko kay Kira?"
"Just told her that her neighbor is here! To talk to her!"
"Okay sir! I'll tell her! And your order will be serve in a minute sir!"
"Thank You!"

She turns her back and walk to the counter. I take a deep breath again. Suddenly, my phone vibrates so I open it. It was a chat from Yuuto and Taruki.

Messenger
#Maysaltik
Active Now

Yuuto changed the group name.

Taruki:
Ikaw lang ang may saltik sa ating Yuuto.

Yuuto:
Haha.
So ano Dre? Anong balita?

Natsuo is typing.

Naoya:
I'm nervous

Natsuo:
Nakakatawang tingnan si Naoya mga Dre!
Kinakabahan ang binata natin.

Yuuto:
Haha.
Dre! Huwag kang kabahan dahil hindi ka naman nanliligaw.

Taruki:
Hahah.
Oo nga naman Dre

Natsuo:
Take a deep breath ulit Dre.
Haha.

Naoya:
Haha.
Don't make fun of me!

Yuuto:
So ano! Okay na ba?
Pumayag na Dre?

Natsuo is typing.

Naoya:
I'm still waiting for her!

Natsuo:
Nasa labas ako pero kitang-kita ko ang nerbyos ni Naoya Dre!

Yuuto:
Bakit mo siya hinihintay?

Taruki:
Tunggak!
Malamang! may shift siguro!

Natsuo:
Akala ko siya yung kausap mo kanina.

Naoya:
It was her co-worker and a friend.

Taruki:
Ahh! Good Luck na lang Dre!

Yuuto:
Dre! Bawal talaga Dre ang spiderman na mask?

Taruki:
Yan na naman Yuuto?
May saltik ka nga talaga!

Natsuo:
Haha.
Dre! Masarap ba pagkain diyan sa loob?
Ang dami kasing customer kaya masarap siguro!

Naoya:
The coffee here are great
I don't know when it comes to food.
I just order coffee and a cake.

Yuuto:
Nakakagutom Dre.

Taruki:
Sana pumayag yan agad Dre! Malapit ng magtanghalian tapos bibili pa kayo ng dress para sa kanya tapos may Photoshoot ka pa di ba?

Natsuo:
Oo nga Dre!
Hindi pwedeng mapostpone ulit ang photoshoot.

Naoya:
Sure. I'm still waiting for her.
I don't know what took her long.

Taruki:
Baka may ginagawa Dre!
Shift ba niya?

Naoya:
I forgot to ask but it seems like she's on duty.

Yuuto:
Busy nga siguro!

Taruki:
Hintayin mo lang.

"Sir! Here's your order sir!"

Kira's friend serve the food and drink I order. She smile as she serve.

"Enjoy your meal sir!"
"Ahmm, Where is Kira?"
"Ah, papunta na sir! May tinatapos lang sa counter!"
"Ahh. Thank You!"
"No problem sir! Sige sir! Maiwan ko muna kayo! Antayin niyo lang si Kira sir!"
"Once again! Thank you!"

She smiles at me and turns her back. I return to the group chat.

Messenger
#Maysaltik
Active Now

Naoya:
She's busy!
I need to wait. LoL

Natsuo:
Haha.
Wala kang choice Dre.

Yuuto:
Busy pala si Ate Girl Dre?
Hahah.
Hintay lang Dre!

Naoya:
I'll just eat here
While waiting.

Yuuto:
Naglalaway na ako Dre!

Naoya:
LoL.

Natsuo:
Cue na ba yan para pumasok na rin ako?

Naoya:
Sure. Just don't seat with me.
I don't want to be the cause of commotion here.

Natsuo:
Got it.
Haha .
Yuuto bleh.

Yuuto:
Tss. Sama niyo ako mga Dre

Taruki:
Maghanda ka para sa party baka spiderman na naman yang suotin mo!
Nakakahiya ka sa party.

Yuuto:
Tss.
Ito na!

Natsuo:
Geh. Papasok na ako Dre.

Naoya:
Geh.

"Aba, akalain mong nandito ka!"

I am quite shock when there a girl suddenly speak. I look at her and it was Kira wearing her cafe uniform.

"Anong meron? Pinatawag mo daw ako?"
"Hey, Please sit down!"
"Hindi pwede, waiter ako hindi customer!"

The usual Kira.

"Hey, I just wanted ta talk to you!"
"Bakit? Anong meron?"

The door of the cafe suddenly opens and it is Natsuo entering the cafe. Kira and I look at him. I look at strangely because of uneasiness I feel right now. Natsuo sit in the table near the door.

"So anong meron!"
"Ah. eh. I just want to ask..!"
"Bilisan mo! Busy pa ang cafe oh! Marami ang customers!"
"I just wanted to ask you if..."
"Sige. Maiwan na kita!"
"Eh? Wait! I'm not done talking yet."
"Tss. Nakakabwis*t kasing pakinggan yang kaka-English mo eh! Nakakairita. Nakakabadtrip!"
"Pftt. Hahah!"
"Sarap mo ring sapakin eh no!"
"Sorry!"
"Ouh, bakit ka naman andito? Ano bang kailangan mo? Shift pa ako eh!"
"Ahh! Okay, just do your job first. I'll wait!"
"Geh! Ikaw bahala sabi mo eh!"

Sh**t Why did I say that she do her job first. We're in hurry. Idiot Naoya.

I slap my head because of my idiocy. I sigh and take a deep breath. My phone suddenly vibrates. I pick it up.

Messenger
Natsuo Warren
Active Now

Natsuo:
Anong nangyari Dre?

Naoya:
She's busy
And I said that she do her job first because I'll wait.

Natsuo:
Hala ka Dre!
Matatagalan pa yan Dre!
Kailangan mo pang pumunta sa photoshoot.

Naoya:
Sh*t. What am I going to do now?

Natsuo:
Try mong kausapin yung manager Dre.
Sabihin mo na magbabayad ka para makausap lang si Kira.
Try mo lang.

Naoya:
That could work.
I'll try it out.

I immediately find the waiter who's also the friend of Kira. When I found her, I immediately call her.

"Waiter!"

She immediately comes to me.

"Yes sir!"
"Ahmm. Can I talk to the manager?'
"Ah, Is there something wrong sir with the food or with the service?"
"Ah, no! It's not about that! I just really wanted to talk to your manager!"
"Ah, but sir! the manager isn't here sir! I'll just call the chief waiter! to talk to you!"
"Sure! Thank You!"

She turns her back and walks to the counter. I sip the coffee and eat the cake I order while waiting. I look at Natsuo and he's eating while looking at me. It feels like he's a stranger following me or something.

Messenger
Natsuo Warren
Active Now

Naoya:
I'll talk to the chief waiter instead of manager.
The manager is not around.

Natsuo:
Good Luck

After a moment of eating and drinking, a male waiter suddenly comes near at me.

"Hello and Good Day Sir! I am Drhake Yahiro Diaz, I'm the chief waiter! How can I help you sir?"
"Good Day, Ahmm. Please sit down!"
"Thank You sir!"
"Ahmm, Sir can I talk to Kira sir? I know that the cafe is busy right now, you can deduct her salary based on the time we spend talking and I'll be the one who will just pay for it!"
"Ahmm, sir may I know! Who are you sir?"
"Ahmm, I'm her neighbor sir and I have very important news to tell her so we need to talk!"
"I'll talk to Kira sir! I'll try my best sir to cater your favor!"
"Thank You!"

He stands up and turns his back and goes to counter. I am now terrified yet nervous because we're in rush because I still have photoshoot. I'm nervous because Kira may be mad of what I did and won't accept the invitation. I continue eating and drinking the coffee I ordered to calm down for a bit. I wait for a while. After a moment of waiting, Kira suddenly sit down in front of me.

"Anong meron?"
"Are you mad?"
"Hindi naman, buti at magbabayad ka sa oras na masasayang sa pag-uusap nato! Anong meron? Ano yung importante na sasabihin mo?"
"Ahh eh, I just want to..."
"Hepp, hepp! Hindi ako makikinig kapag hindi ka magtatagalog!"
"But.."
"Ayaw mo? Geh! Bye!"
"Eto na! Eto na!"
"Nakakapag tatagalog ka naman pala! Papahirapan mo pa talaga ako!"
"Okay, Pasensya na! Nasanay lang!"
"Oo na! So ano na nga? Anong sasabihin mo?"
"Ahmm. Gusto ko lang sanang ibigay to!"

Binigay ko sa kanya yung pinamili ko kanina kasama ang three idiots.

"Ano naman to?"
"Buksan mo!"

Napalunok ako habang binubuksan niya ang pinamili ko. Pagbukas niya ay yung phone ang una niyang nakita.

"Para saan to?"
"Eh kasi, nasira ko yung phone mo!"
"Sino namang may sabi sa'yo?"
"Huwag mo nang ipagkaila! Sinusubukan mong iopen yun di ba nung nasa kotse tayo habang hinahatid kita pauwi st nagsinungaling ka na lowbatt lang yun!"
"Tss. Eh ano naman ngayon?"
"Yan, sabihin na nating! Papalitan ko yung nasira kong phone mo!"
"Huh? Papalitan? Hindi ko to matatanggap! Ayoko ng mga ganito!"
"Teka bakit?"

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