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2021-10-14 21:11:03It was already dark when the visitors decided to leave. Angel and John helped them in cleaning up right after the guests left. Mark was the first one to take his leave but was teased to Joan before he left. Gil asked him if he was able to get Joan’s number to which he only answered with a mysterious smile. Soon after uncle Art and his family took their leave but not before reminding to inform him if they will push through with their plan of going to Batangas. The couple John and Angel were the last to leave after cleaning up.
When Gil and Maan were left to themselves, they proceeded to their room. They lie beside each other and chat because they are not sleepy yet.
“Are you happy spending your first birthday celebration with me?” Gil lovingly asked.
Maan hugged him and looked at him.” I am so happy! This is my most memorable birthday celebration yet aside from the unique way of celebrating it during the pandemic it came with a surprising
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