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August 18

Eugenie
Mooom
Help
Are you online?

Cadence
I am, honey. I'm talking to your Tita Juni.
What's the matter?

Eugenie
I AM PANICKING.

Cadence
Well, calm yourself down and tell me what the problem is.

Eugenie
MOOOM
Si Israel

Cadence
Why? What did he do?

Eugenie
He said he's already in love with me.
Actually, he said he MIGHT already be in love with me. Like that's any less scary.
I tried to act cool about it but honestly, it's driving me crazy.
MOOOM
What to do, what to do
😭😭😭😭

Cadence
Honey! I laughed so hard that your dad gave me a look that clearly says he's concerned for my sanity. 😂
Akala ko naman, kung ano nang problema.

Eugenie
Don't tell Dad. Please.
AAAHHH
Get away from him, Mom.
He might see our conversation!!!

Cadence
Calm down, Eugenie.
Do you want me to call you?

Eugenie
No. No, it's fine.
I'm fine.
Let's just talk here.

Cadence
Alright, then.
Why are you panicking about Israel's confession in the first place?
Shouldn't you be happy? I could tell he's a good guy. And for you to be special in the eyes of someone like him, well... that's a cause for celebration. 😝

Eugenie
No. You don't understand, Mom.
We were just supposed to be acting!!!

Cadence
Acting?

Eugenie
YEEES
It's a long story.
But Israel and I, we're just acting like there's something special between us. I need him to save face from a very awkward situation I got myself into.

Cadence
Wow. That's just acting?
'Cause it seems pretty real to me.

Eugenie
Nooo. It's not.

Cadence
Really, Genie?
Are you being true to yourself right now?

Eugenie
MOOOM
UGHHH

Cadence
I know you, honey.
You are soooo like your dad.
When he first took me out on a date, and we got teased about it by your Tita Juni and Tito Vance, he said it was just a friendly date.
A FRIENDLY DATE.
The nerve of this half-American. 🙄

Eugenie
Hahahaha! Mom!
Grabe ka po talaga kay Dad. 🤣

Cadence
You and your dad have that in common.
When something scares you, your defense is to pretend like it doesn't exist in the first place.
HARI AT PRINSESA NG PAGPAPANGGAP.

Eugenie
Mom naman. Inaasar mo pa ako. 😤

Cadence
Well, if my mockery could finally force you to admit the truth, then so be it.

Eugenie
It's true, though.
I'm scared, Mom. 😞

Cadence
Of Israel?
How can a funny and charming guy like him scare a tough girl like my Genie?

Eugenie
I'm not scared of Israel himself.
He's kind, thoughtful, and really patient with me. I'm honestly surprised na natatagalan niya ang katarayan ko. 🙈

Cadence
That's the ultimate test, isn't it?
Kapag may lalaking nakatagal sa katarayan mo, ibig sabihin, mahal ka talaga niya.
Just like your Tito Vance, na nakakatagal sa pagiging loka-loka ng Tita Juni mo. 😝

Eugenie
Haha! Kaya sina Sim at Sulli, puro kalokohan din. Mana sa kanilang mommy. 😂

Cadence
If that ain't true. Those two embody the term "double trouble". 😅
Anyway, back to the real issue here.
What are you so afraid of about this whole Israel situation, honey?

Eugenie
The idea of being in a relationship with someone scares me. I'm not sure if I'm ready to let another person in. Like, completely. To let him know everything about me like you, Dad, Leigh, and Rus do.

Eugenie is typing...

Kayong apat lang ang nakakakilala at nakakatanggap nang buong-buo sa akin. I'm not sure if Israel is up to that too, anyway. Will he accept me for everything I am? It's scary, having another person know all about me, including my flaws.

Cadence
Oh, Genie.
You really aren't my little girl anymore.
That line of thinking... 🥺
Anyway, enough of my motherly sentiments.
It's natural to be afraid, honey.
But in life, and in love, you cannot go anywhere if you are not prepared to take risks. If you are sure that the person is worth taking a risk for, then by all means, go for it.
Is Israel worth it?

Eugenie
I'm yet to be sure.

Cadence
Then don't rush yourself.
If he's as serious about you as he claims to be, then he will be more than willing to wait until you're ready. Okay?

Eugenie
Okay.

Cadence
That's my girl.
Have you calmed down enough to at least tell me why you and Israel had to put on a show in the first place? 😝

Eugenie
I have calmed down, Mom, but I am not telling you that. I'd rather die. 🙈

Cadence
So dramatic. 😏
But fine. I won't force you to spill.
The only thing I will be pushing you about is to at least give Israel a chance to make things real between the two of you. You look good together!

Eugenie
MOOOM 😑

Cadence
Still shy, I see. But come to think of it, hindi ka naman magpa-panic nang ganyan kung wala ka ring interes sa kanya, 'di ba?

Eugenie
UUUGGHH
Bakit ka ganyan, Mrs. van Acker???

Cadence
Come on, Genie. Indulge me. Minsan ka lang mag-open up sa akin tungkol sa boys. You like him too, don't you?

Eugenie
Yeeees
Uuughhh
I want to die now
This is so embarrassing
After finding him annoying for YEARS

Cadence
Hahaha! Umamin din sa wakas ang Reyna ng Denial! Well, in that case, take your time to get to know him better.

Eugenie
I am. We both are, actually.
Getting to know each other, I mean.

Cadence
Good. To be honest, I like Israel for you. And not just because he's handsome, but that's definitely a bonus. 😜
I like him for you because he's always trying to make you happy. That's very important, the fact that your happiness is his priority.

Eugenie
Like how Dad is with you.
Always putting your happiness above his. ☺️

Cadence
Exactly. And that reminds me, I finally won over him! I am the champion of The Great Argument. 💪🏻

Eugenie
The Great Argument? 🥴

Cadence
YES!
Hang on, I'll give my phone to your dad.
He's been eavesdropping on our conversation the whole time, actually.

Eugenie
MOOOOOOOOOM
WHAT THE HELL????

Cadence
Haha! Sorry, honey. ✌🏻
Wait a moment.

Cadence is typing...

Fine. Pwede ka nang mag-boyfriend, young lady. Just as long as it's Israel. 😜 — Dad

Eugenie
DAAAAD
You guys are so annoying.
I hate you.

Cadence
We love you too, honey. 🤣😘

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