HERSHE - TIAOM

Lunch

Wednesday

Kim has been busy with tennis stuff these past few days. She has to attend practice every after office hours because there is an upcoming internal club competition in two weeks. Fortunately for her, Pie is also busy doing some errands for her mom. They've mutually agreed to postpone their talk next month.

It was after a tennis practice one day when Kim's friend, Pii, approached her. "You done there, buddy?"

"Yup, almost," said Kim, putting the racket inside her bag.

"Why don't we grab some ice-cold coffee first before we head home?"

Kim checked her watch. "I say why don't we get a dinner instead? It's past 7 o'clock."

Before she could answer, Pii turned her attention to the footsteps coming her way. "Hey," she said to the approaching person.

The girl wrapped her arms around Pii. "What's taking you so long? Don't tell me you two are still putting on makeup?"

Pii and Kim laughed at that. "Pii is still busy trying to look pretty for you, Fah," said Kim.

Fah turned to her girlfriend and pouted her lips. "Awww, but honestly darling, you're better off handsome than pretty."

Pii laughed again. "And who says I'd like to wear makeup? It feels so itchy," she said, grimacing.

Fah buried her face on Pii's neck and mumbled, "I'm hungry now, Pii."

Pii sighed and rubbed Fah's back. She turned to Kim. "You're right, we really should get some dinner or else this baby will turn into Chucky later on."

"Pii!" Fah exclaimed, slapping her girlfriend's arm.

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They went to the nearest mall restaurant in the area and ordered some Chinese foods.

"So, how are you guys with the practice?" asked Fah.

"Good. I think I got the best teammate here," sad Pii.

Kim elbowed Pii. "You're too humble. She's way a lot better than me, Fah."

Fah just giggled at that. The lovers were still teasing each other when a passerby couple caught Kim's attention. It was just a simple glance but she had to take a second look because there's something about the girl that made her curious. That's when she realized who the girl is.

What the —

She could not be mistaken. It is Pie walking along with a tall guy.

Although they could be mistaken for a couple, the two were just plainly talking while walking. Kim observed the two until they disappear from her sight. She felt relieved that Pie didn't do anything physical like clinging to him or what. They were not even sweet and Pie's hands were glued to the strap of her bag.

Could be her friend?

Kim creased her forehead in anxiety. For a second there she suddenly felt insecure, worried that there is a possibility that someone will take away Pie soon.

The next day, everything was normal. Pie was in her sweet mode towards Kim the entire day. Kim didn't bother to mention what she saw yesterday because she doesn't want to sound like a jealous girlfriend.

We're still the same. It was just probably a friend.

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It was Friday noon when Pie, Jane, and Puey decided to go out for lunch. The guard approached them when they were about to head to the lift.