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Chapter 44: Unpretty Date
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As planned, Billie went out of the farmhouse to stroll in nearby establishments. Most businesses closed during the pandemic but there are a few that managed to comeback and are now thriving.He’s still clueless of what Zofi meant in her last text telling him that she wasn’t scared anymore but he lets her stay silent and waits for her to reply.It's past lunch time and the smell of old school spaghetti being cooked after lunch made him miss home as it reminded him of those birthday parties where foods are prepared at home. He followed the smell and it led him to a Filipino eatery. Laughter welcomed him inside.“Are you sure you’re not tired?” one of the male customers asked the lady manning the cash register.“And why is that?” she asked.“Because you’d been running in my head all night,” the male customer said.“Alright. That’s enough pick-up lines for the day for you. Go back to work.“Hello,” the lady cashier greeted Billie.“Good afternoon. May I get one stick of banana cue an
Spare Dates Chapter 46: Make Over Date
Zofi stands in front of the mall hesitant to do what she has in mind.She entered the place anyway and went directly to the cosmetics section. “Excuse me, can you assist me. I’m looking for the best and latest make ups,” she said to the first salesperson who greeted her.“May I refer you to him. He’s in charge of that section,” the salesperson said.“Him? That guy?” Zofi asked to clarify.“Yes. That guy,” the salesperson confirmed.“You don’t do make up?” Zofi asked.“I know hair. He knows make up,” the salesperson said.The section has the least number of customers present during the hour. It’s still early and buying cosmetics remain to be one of the least priorities for shoppers.“May I help you,” the male salesperson asked. “She said you’re the right person to ask for cosmetics,” Zofi said.“Yes, Miss. My name is Racket,” he said.Racket looks convincing with his clear skin, clean face, and neat clothing. “Is that your real name?” she asked.“Ah, I’m my father’s junior. Th
Spare Dates Chapter 47: Memory Date
The music is on and the first stanza of the song has started. Lena took the microphone despite her hand shaking.Most of the regular customers are present. They all want to get hold of lechon paksiw from the lechon delivered yesterday.Lena starts to sing. The audience including Auntie Tessie quietly listens to her. They look at each other as she sings every word. It’s been months since she sang in the karaoke. It was her idea to add it in the cafeteria to attract more customers as well as to bring Filipino customers closer to home where singing is a past time.“I’m sorry,” she said as she failed to sing further.“That’s okay. It was good still,” Auntie Tessie said.“Good job, Lena. Do it again tomorrow,” one of the customers said.Lena smiled shyly. She wished she could sing longer or finish any song fot them.“You have an amazing voice,” Billie said from the entrance.“Billie, you’re back. Did you hear her sing?” Auntie Tessie asked instantly.“I did. I was listening from
Spare Dates Chapter 48: Mad Date
Zofi’s mood has changed for the better as she walks outside the mall. Her hair is perfectly done and it feels so good to see some guys giving her a glance.She just got the assurance that she wanted. She didn’t become ugly but she could use some brushing of hair. Her beauty can still captivate even someone who is an eye candy himself like Racket.Almost reaching her place, she saw Dewi getting inside a car, which may mean that Jiro is just around. But after the incident this morning, she doesn’t dread seeing any of them anymore. Instead, she wants to prove them that no one can intimidate her or make her feel inferior.She walked past the car without a care in the world. She feels beautiful ready to face anyone. Even the receptionist noticed the difference in her. "Ms. Zofi, you're looking better. Did you change your hairstyle?” she asked.“Thank you. I just had it brushed neatly,” Zofi said.“I remember you the first time you arrived here. You looked like that again or maybe
Spare Dates Chapter 49: Desperately Waiting Date
The rain pours down heavily right after Zofi stepped out of the building to go home.“Really?” she said to herself.Despite not bringing one, she searches her bag hoping there will be an umbrella inside.“I could pass the time in the café instead,” she continued to talk to herself.She walked as fast as she could, taking shelter under each shed that she passed by until she reached the café where she saw Jiro having coffee and reading the newspaper this morning. She shrugged her shoulders. “I am not afraid of him. I can face him and his girlfriend,” she was still talking to herself.“This way to the dryer,” the cafe staff said.“Thank you. I will order first,” she said.“It’s better to dry up first,” the staff said.The café is suddenly filled with customers also waiting for the rain to stop.“What’s your order? By the way, my name is Riri,” the staff asked. “Oh, do you do that here? Would it be unfair to these people falling in line to order?” she asked to be sure as the lines t
Spare Dates Chapter 50: Delivery Date
“Welcome back, my boy!” Uncle Bruce greeted Billie upon his arrival to their home.“Finally, I’m back! I can't wait to restart!” Billie said.“I know. We all know. It’s been one dramatic, traumatic, scary episode in my life that I want to erase in my head. Who would’ve thought you would be of the first victims of the virus and it happened while you’re in my care,” Uncle Bruce said.“The worst is over, Uncle. Let’s start forgetting about it. I’m now pumped up to pick up from where we left off in our business plans. But to be honest, we really haven't started anything,” Billie said.“Me too. Your father has been calling me almost everyday. Like us, they want to forget that ordeal you went through. Let's focus on something good like our business,” Uncle Bruce said.“Let talk about it now,” Billie said.“Take it easy. You just arrived. Let’s have a hearty dinner first,” Auntie Silvia suggested.“I can’t wait to start, Auntie. I thought I would be stuck in that situation forever
Spare Dates Chapter 51: Package Date
The mid-afternoon train ride from New Jersey to Manhattan takes about twenty minutes. Billie tries to enjoy the nice view from the window. He badly needs this breather from everything that stressed him out and still stressing him out from time to time.Zofi’s package arrival is a blessing. It provides him a reason to escape the chaos that happened in the past week, especially in the last couple of days. Even if she told him to get it from Alaska, he would definitely go there to claim it. He needs somewhere else to go.Things are getting tougher. Just when he thought he survived one ordeal, another strange situation came up. He’s barely one year away from home but it feels like he's forever without his family and Zofi.He closed his eyes but the moment he did, he instantly recalled a very stressful event that took place very recently.“How come my name got there?” he asked the nurse.“Sir, can we discuss it outside. I’m afraid you’d wake up the patient and it might stress her ou
Spare Dates Chapter 52: Dream Date
Zofi woke up from her restful sleep. She opened her eyes and saw the ceiling of her room. She feels the cushion where she’s lying on. It feels like it’s her bed and not the couch in the living room.“Billie!” she screamed as soon as she realized that she’s alone in the room.She ran fast outside the door with her heart beating fast. What if everything that she knew happened yesterday or last night was only a dream?The sight of that back working in the kitchen made her worries stop. She ran to Billie and gives him a back hug. She doesn’t want to let go.“Hey, you’re awake already?” he asked.Zofi didn’t answer. She pressed her face on his back.Billie turnaround and saw her eyes still showing her worries.“Did you cry? Aren’t you feeling well? Do you have headache?” he asked.“I thought everything was unreal,” she said.“Unreal like I wasn’t really here?” he asked.Zofi nodded. He gave her a kiss on her lips.“I’m here. Everything is real,” he said.“I was surprised to find my
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The face, the hug, the feeling – they are not just familiar but have been longed for. It’s been three long years since Billie got sick and everything else happened. All the misunderstandings and things that both of them already want to forget have presented themselves again in the moment.“What time is your flight tomorrow?” Billie asked.“After lunch,” Zofi said.“So soon. I was hoping it would be at night,” he said.“I want to rest a bit before the next flight,” she said.Billie looks away and stays focused there.“What is it?” she asked.He shakes his head while trying to hide the sadness in his eyes with a fake smile.“You’re turning 29. We are both 29 now and one of us is already taken,” he said.Zofi understood what he meant.“It can’t be pushed back anymore this time,” he said.“Are you assuming that I am going to end up with him?” she asked bravely.“I know he’s not going to let you go,” he said seriously.“We are still getting to know more about each other,” she said nervo
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Lizzie looks around the café while having her favorite drink. The place has improved a lot and it attracts more customers everyday. “Happy mood?” Zofi asked.“I’m enjoying this drink and this place,” Lizzie said.“I can see that,” Zofi said.Jiro entered the café and saw them immediately. He waved at them before heading to the café’s office. He looks so cool and handsome while juggling his duties in the café and his job as a consultant for a company.“We’ve been frequenting this place for months now,” Lizzie said.“It’s the closest to our office,” Zofi said.“I mean, you come here regularly,” Lizzie said.“And?” Zofi asked.“You’re really not afraid of him anymore?” Lizzie asked.“He’s nothing to me,” Zofi asked.“C’mon. Have you seen him lately?” Lizzie asked.“I see him almost every time I come here,” Zofi said.“Maybe….you know? You could explore the possibility?” Lizzie asked.“Of what?” Your imagination is getting weird,” Zofi said.Lizzie leans forward. “Don’t tell me you
Spare Dates Chapter 68: Birthday Date
Zofi and Luke catch their breath upon reaching the entrance of the restaurant. “We should freshen up first before we meet them. I’m getting ready for a full lecture from my mother so you should be ready to,” she told Luke. “Maybe if we looked haggard she would be more understanding,” he said. “You don’t know her. Go wash your face first,” she said. Hundreds of thoughts come running in Zofi’s head. Explaining how they lost Danica is a big challenge. “Ready?” she asked Luke as he came out of the men’s room. The two walk slowly to their reserved table. Contrary to what they thought, her mother is in high spirit. Danica looks like she’s happy too. There’s no hint of what happened in the early part of the day. The two look at each other. Everyone in the table is happy but there’s one she doesn’t remember inviting to this dinner. “Why are here?” she asked Jiro who’s sitting in front of her mother. Jiro looks uneasy. “Hey, that’s not how you greet a guest,” her mother said
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Spare Dates Chapter 66: Dateless Date
Natalie opened the door with a big smile on her face.“I knew you saw it. And don’t pretend that you had nothing to do with him waiting for me in the airport today,” Zofi told her.The smile on Natalie’s face quickly vanished. Ryan listens to the girls’ conversation.“Hello there,” Zofi greeted him as she walks to her room.Ryan signaled that she follows her and try to explain.“Listen, he was just concerned about you,” Natalie said outside Zofi’s door.Zofi stays quiet inside her room. She too couldn’t believe she got inside a cab with Jiro. Her neck hurts a little from not moving during the short cab ride.“It's a good start,” Ryan told Natalie.“Is he really a good person?” she asked.“He is. He’s just misunderstood because he cares a lot for her but he’s a little careless too,” he said.The mood in the office is light as everyone anticipates an outing for all employees and interns.“Finally, you’re here!” Lizzie said as soon as Zofi entered their area.“What did I miss?” Zofi
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Zofi slowly opened her room’s door. The entire unit is dark with only the light coming from the kitchen. There’s no sign of Natalie being awake. She then carefully pulled her luggage and walked quickly and quietly to the main door.She catches her breath as she stands outside of their unit. A car service taking her to the airport awaits downstairs.“Miss, would you like to have some coffee or tea?” the flight attendant asked.“Coffee, please,” she said with a sign of relief on her face.It’s two more hours before she lands in Manila. She messaged Natalie to tell her about her early flight.“I couldn’t believe myself,” she said to Natalie yesterday afternoon.“What happened? Why are you panting?” Natalie asked.“My mind was wandering. I knew I saw Jiro coming from the opposite direction but I didn’t bother taking a different route,” Zofi said.“Wait. He came from the opposite direction so he’s not following you,” Natalie clarified.“It’s a different way of doing it but I wasn’t
Spare Dates Chapter 64: Plus One Date
Billie waits a little anxiously in the living room of a modest home. The moment brings him back to his very first date in high school where Zofi arranged him and Cindy together to prove to all the mean girls in school that anyone deserved to attend the prom.“I’m impressed, Billie. You are impressive,” Auntie Tessa said while looking so delighted at the flowers he gave her.“Thank you, Auntie, but what did I do that impressed you?” he asked.“This and you coming here to pick up my niece and go on a proper date. I never imagined these things could still be possible these days. Most of the guys who wanted to date her would simply ask her to meet them somewhere,” she said.“I'm an old school kind of guy,” he said.“And I appreciate old school. You already have my approval,” she said.“Auntie, we are still getting to know each other. Don’t scare him,” Lena said. She silently walked in to the living room.“Good afternoon, Lena. You look beautiful,” he said.Auntie Tessa couldn’t hi
Spare Dates Chapter 63: New Era Date
Violet kissed a half-awake and drunk Billie. She leaned closer to see his face one last time.“Thanks, Billie,” she said.Billie woke to the sound of his phone. He searched for it in his wallet with his eyes still half-closed. “Billie, where are you? We’ve been calling you the whole night,” Uncle Bruce asked on the other line.“Where I am? I’m here…..,” he couldn’t tell where he is.He looked up at the ceiling and realized it wasn’t his room’s ceiling. He found himself on a couch with his shirt unbuttoned.“I’m in a friend’s house. I drank too much yesterday and I spent the night in here. I’m going home now,” Billie said.“You’ve to control your drinking. Our plans might get ruined by it,” Uncle Bruce said.“Don’t worry about it. This was the last, I promise. Sorry, Uncle,” Billie said.He immediately dialed the reception area’s number.“Good morning, Mr. Billie. You woke up early,” the lobby staff greeted him.“What?” he asked. “Ms. Violet left an instruction to wake you u
Spare Dates Chapter 62: Secretive Date
The place is full of people wanting to find love. Everyone adds to the happy vibes except for Billy who sits in a corner watching them go through the matchmaking process.“Thank you everyone from joining and best of luck to those who found a date tonight! But the night is not yet over. Let’s have some fun and drinks until midnight!” the host announced the end of the event.“How was it?” Crinkles asked Billie on the phone.“It was fun,” Billie answered.“You don’t sound like you had fun,” she said.“It was fun watching, I should say,” he said.“I knew it. I knew you wouldn’t even try,” she said.“It’s not my thing,” he said.“Or you haven’t moved on yet,” she said.“C’mon, Crinks. It’s just a couple of months versus years that I need to move on from,” he said.“I know but you’ve to start helping yourself little by little,” she said.Billie smirked. “Yeah. Coming from you,” he said sarcastically.“Listen, I’m not really good at this but I know the help that you need starts within
