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Chapter 8: Birthday Party!

Deanna

Time flies so fast. Friday na ulit. Pagkauwi ko galing Japan, inasikaso ko na agad lahat ng papers na kailangan para sa merger namin ni Thirdy.

Sila Paps naman, busy din sa gym. Daming clients nowadays.

At dahil Friday night na we decided to have some drinks. You know after a really long week, we also need some break.

We're heading to the nearest bar. It's named Escape. Unique name, huh. Maybe it's really like a bar where you can escape the reality. Haha.

"Paps, how did you know this bar?" I asked. First time namin dito eh.

"Ah, yeah. Tots and I had been here few days ago. Not really here, sa baba nito. May cafe kasi sa baba." - Bea

"Oo nga. Tapos alam mo ba, dude? May chick si Paps na kausap nung nakaraan. Jowa nya ata. Haha." - Tots

"Sira ka! Hindi. Actually, isa yun sa tinetrain ko sa gym natin. Si Jhoana. Natapunan ko kasi sya ng juice, nagsorry lang ako. Tapos inaya ko magdinner para makabawi." - Bea

"Wowowow. May pa-dinner na pong nangyayari. Alam ko na kasunod nyan. Haha. Pakilala mo naman kami, Paps. Mukhang tinamaan ka talaga eh." - Tots

"Haha. Oo, next time! Anyway, tara na umorder sa counter." - Bea

"Dude, we can't drink a lot tonight ha. Remember may birthday lunch tayo bukas. Birthday ni Peter, and Mom likes us to be there on time and SOBER. HAHA." pinangunahan ko na agad sila.

"Opo, Nay. Haha." They both said in unison. Mga baliw talaga.

There are two bartenders. The place is really nice. There are some rooms for the VIPs. It's cozy and comfortable kahit medyo crowded. Weekend na kasi. People are looking for some fun.

"Speaking of restaurant, ano ngang name nung restaurant na pupuntahan tomorrow? Susunod kami ng bebe Celine ko." - Tots

"Dad said the name is Serene. Di ko pa rin alam papunta pero somewhere here lang din daw."

"Uy, Paps. Di ba yun din yung name nung cafe nila Jhoana? Haha. What a coincidence." - Tots

"Oo nga. Baka dito din yung birthday lunch tomorrow." - Bea

"I'm not sure. Tanungin ko na lang si Dad bukas."

We approached the bartenders and Tots ordered some shots. Pasaway talaga. Nakatatlo na agad kami. Sabi bawal madami inumin eh.

"Hi. Bea de Leon, right?" some girl approaced us. Parang ka-age lang din namin.

"Hi, yes. I'm sorry but do I know you?" - Bea

"Oh, yeah. We haven't introduced nga pala last time you were in our cafe. By the way, I'm Ponggay Gaston. Jhoana's friend and business partner. You remember Jhoana, right? Haha." so her name is Ponggay.

"Yes, Jhoana. So you also own this place? Take a seat. Anyway, this are my friends. Deanna Wong and Tots Carlos." - Bea

"Yeah, we own this. Actually, 4 kaming partners dito. Wait, did you say DEANNA WONG?" - Ponggay

"Hi, yes. I'm Deanna Wong. Nice to meet you." I said and we shake hands.

"And I'm Tots Carlos." Tots said and they also shook hands.

"Your name sounds familiar. I know this is weird but did you just happen to be in Japan last weekend?" she said that made my eyebrows creased.