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Airplanes and Shooting Stars (part 2)

I initially said Part 2 will be the end of the story, but I just had so much ideas kaya may part 3.
Bitin pa rin ang ending nito, but promise, things will be tied up sa part 3.

In the meantime, enjoy the flight to New York together with Maine and Rj!

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On Board the flight to New York
Rj
Why does she look familiar? Have I seen her somewhere? Why can't I take my eyes off of her?

These questions bothered Rj as Maine, the flight attendant, started preparing orange juice and champagne for the business class passengers.

R: Mama Ten, pamilyar ba sa iyo yung flight attendant na nabangga ko kanina? Parang nakita ko na talaga sya dati e, hindi ko lang alam kung saan.

MT laughed and looked increduously at her "alaga".
MT: Sure ka na di mo natatandaan?
Rj nods which makes MT laugh even more.
R: *pouts* Tingnan mo ito, nagtatanong na nga kasi di matandaan, nang-aasar pa.
MT: E minsan lang kaya mangyari ito! (pauses) Paghihintayin muna kita kahit saglit lang.
R: Mama Ten!!!
MT: Sige na nga! Napakamainipin mo talaga!

Mama Ten clears her throat before saying
MT: *ehem* *ehem* Siya yung --
M: Good morning! Would you care for some refreshments?

Talk about bad timing! He almost had the answer (which could have been a great conversation starter) but as luck would have it, she was already serving their pre-flight drinks.

Always an optimistic guy though, he thought
R: This flight will last for 17 hours. I'm sure I can find a way to start a conversation with her with that time.

Mind made up, he made sure to smile and emphasize his dimple while he was at it.
R: Orange juice, please.

As Maine was serving his drink, he intentionally brushed his hand a little bit with hers. He almost dropped his drink as he felt a zap with just that small contact.
R: Thank you, Maine!
M: You're welcome, sir!
R: Just call me, Rj. Parang ang tanda ko naman masyado with "sir".
M: (smiles shyly) Okay, si- uhm, I mean, Rj. Okay, Rj.

As soon as Maine was out of earshot, Rj turned to Mama Ten and raised both his brows while waiting for the answer.
MT: Ano nga ulit yun? *teasingly*
R: Mama Ten!
MT: Oo na, eto na! (pauses for effect) Siya yung paborito mong panoorin nung 2015. Nung nahihilig ka pa sa pagdu-dubsmash? Tandaan mo na?
R: Mama Ten, dami ko kayang napanood nun, sino ba sya... Wait! Teka, siya yung Dubsmash Queen ba yun? (MT nods) Ayun! Kaya pala pamilyar talaga sya.

Maine Mendoza - at last I now remember where I saw you first. Sobrang ganda mo pala sa personal. And now I have a conversation starter with you! But first, I have to make a plan...

Maine
Grabe, ang guwapo nya talaga!
Maine thought to herself as she was serving pre-flight drinks to the guests assigned to her area.

She still can't get over the zing she felt with that one small touch of his fingers on hers.

She thought of her failed audition at Eat Bulaga! and what might have been a way for her to meet Alden - correction, Rj - if she only managed to get the spot.