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Chapter 15: First Month Date
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Spare Dates Chapter 16: Official Date
“Welcome us, Malaysia!” Lizzie, Julia, and Dana shouted upon exiting the airport in Malaysia.“Thanks, Lizzie! You’re so generous and smart!” Julia said.“Don’t mention it. I just thought about it last minute and it worked! Besides, we really need some R&R,” Lizzie said.“Hey, Zofi. Are you alright?” Julia said.Zofi looked at them for a moment.“I’m good. You were talking about something?” she said.The three girls looked to each other.“Let's get breakfast and have early check-in,” Lizzie said.“Yeah, I’m so hungry. I was so excited that I couldn’t eat last night,” Dana said.“Me too and I almost forgot to pack my laptop,” Julia.“Why did you have to bring your laptop, Julia?” Zofi asked.The three looked to each other again.“Did you not read that in our group chat?” Lizzie asked.The confusion in Zofi’s face gave them the answer.“I told you three to bring your laptops so we could work here and stay longer. It’s one of the reasons I provided to human resources so they could ap
Spare Dates Chapter 17: Blind Date
New love comes with indescribable happiness. Zofi is still over the moon.“Can I talk to you?” Dana asked her via messenger.Zofi stopped her daydreaming and looked to her direction before answering in the chat box.The two stepped out of the room.“How’s the extended vacation? You must be jet-lagged still,” Zofi asked.Dana did not answer.“What is it? I’m getting nervous,” Zofi said.“I’ve been wanting to ask you because we are the same age and you have someone…,” Dana said. She could not go straight to the point.“Go, tell me,” Zofi said.“My friends have set me up for a blind date this weekend!” Dana said fast.“OMG, Dana. It’s the start!” Zofi said excitedly.“But I’m so nervous. I don’t think I’m prepared to go out on this date this weekend. It's a short notice,” Dana said.“So, you haven’t committed to meet him?” Zofi asked.“That’s my concern. I said ‘yes’ instantly and now I don’t know how to take it back,” Dana said.“But you still plan on meeting him some other time?”
Spare Dates Chapter 18: Jealous, Crazy Date
“Are we drinking at Billie’s place this Friday?” Reese openly asked everyone in the team. Rosie gave her a look. “What? Why?” Reese asked. “The two haven’t spoken?” Rosie whispered to her. She was referring to Billie and Rowell. “Really? And we are the girls, right?” Reese said. “It can’t be at my place, Reese,” Billie said. “It’s okay, Billie. We can go to our favorite bar,” Reese said. Rowell is not participating in the conversation but is attentively listening. “I can’t join you, guys,” Billie said. Rosie sent a chat message to Rowell. “Have you apologized already?” she asked in the messenger. “I couldn’t find the right timing and what should I asked apologies for?” he replied. “You were giving information that are not supposed to come from you,” Rosie typed. “I only mentioned to that guy that he was on the phone talking to her girlfriend in Singapore,” Rowell typed. “Was that really all?” Rosie typed. “Okay, I just added that his girlfriend used to live in the
Spare Dates Chapter 19: Persistent Date
Billie looks around his place. He’s only been here for almost a year but a lot had already happened here reshaping some parts of his life. It’s certainly a memorable place and it deserves some quiet moment to appreciate it. His silent appreciation for his rented place got distracted by a call from Rowell. “Hi, bro. You’re not coming today, right?” he asked. “Yes, bro. I realized I still had one vacation leave that I could use. But I’ll be there tomorrow for my last day at work,” Billie answered. Rowell sounded as if a burden was lifted off of his shoulder. “Did something happen? Am I needed there?” Billie asked. “Nope. Actually, there’s a lady who was looking for you at the lobby when I came back from my break,” Rowell narrated. Billie felt uneasy instantly. He has a hint on who could be looking for him in the office. “She said her name was Cindy. I told her you were not here. She’s very persistent though,” Rowell said. “Thanks, bro. Did you tell her that I already r
Spare Dates Chapter 20: Arcade Date
The news of Jiro renting her old unit frightens Zofi at an uncomfortable level. She now fears that he might show up anytime anywhere.“Are you sure, he’s still there?” she asked Billie first thing in the morning.“I saw him last night and he didn’t look like he was packing or going somewhere,” he said.“Can you leave earlier? Don’t stay there for another hour. He might be listening to us right now,” she said.“Alright. I’ll take a quick shower and have my phone turned off so there’s no way he could hack or listen or whatever,” he said.“You really should be here,” she said.“I’ll see you soon, okay?” he said.“I don’t feel okay,” she said.“Can you call in sick,” he asked.“Billie..,” she called his name.“Yes?” he asked“I need you here,” she said.“I’d go there today if I could. Just wait a little longer. I love you,” he said.Zofi went to office but couldn’t concentrate. She asked for a half-day time-off.Billie called right after she entered the lobby of her place.“Good new
Spare Dates Chapter 21: Cute Daddy Date
“It’s Saturday. I have no work. I don’t need to wake up early. But why am I forced to wake up?” Zofi asked herself half awake.“Zofi,” someone from outside her room called her.“Oh shoot!” Zofi exclaimed. Still, she couldn’t do anything anymore but to get up and open her door.“What is it, Nat” she asked her flatmate.“There’s a kid looking for you outside,” Nat said,She doesn’t know any other kids besides the one she met yesterday.“Why are you here, Billy? Didn’t we make a deal?” she asked.Billy didn’t answer. He looks down to the floor and remains in that position. He’s cute in his pants and polo with backpack on.Zofi shook her head in disbelief. Here he goes again working his charm with her.“Alright, just wait for me at the lobby,” she told him.Half an hour later, she’s ready to go out and meet him only to find him still waiting at her door.“Where’s your dad?” she asked.“He’s at work,” he said.“Does he know you’re coming to your school’s event?” she asked.Billy thou
Spare Dates Chapter 22: Secret Crush Date
Billie reached out for his phone. He knew it’s already morning but the alarm hasn’t gone off. And there’s the smile on his face upon realizing he’s no longer working. He doesn’t need an alarm to wake him up at least during this break between his previous job and running their business soon.“What are you doing today?” Zofi asked on the other line.“All my travel docs are complete so I’m good,” Billie said.Zofi gets quiet.“Ah, there you go again. Of course, I’m not forgetting you. I’ll be there soon,” Billie assured her.“It’s just so unbelievable that we are still not together physically now that we are in a relationship,” she said.“I’d say, timing is also a factor,” he said.“Anyway, please make it here as soon as possible,” she said.“Yes, Ma’am,” he said.“Yes, Ma’am” – did he become this kind of a boyfriend at nearly 25 years old? Surely, he loves Zofi. He’s been caring for her since they were kids but is he really that ready to take their relationship to another level?
Spare Dates Chapter 23: Curious Date
Free time. When you’re young and only looking forward to good things in life, where do you spend it to if you ever you get some?“Coffee shop?" Mrs. Gracias asked. She’s their neighbor in her early forties whose husband works in a cruise ship. She’s “single” for eight months and “married” for four months each year. Today is one of those days within her “single” period.“Good afternoon, Mrs. Gracias. I’m just chilling here,” he said.“It’s best to start calling me Geraldine. You’re not a kid anymore, Billie,” she said.Billie feels uneasy to be around her. She has a reputation of being chummy with men that most of the ladies in the neighborhood frown upon.“I will try to get used to that, Ms. Geraldine,” he said.“That’s better,” she said.“So, are you a regular here?” he asked. “I only come here to wait. I’ve dinner with some friends and the restaurant is not yet open,” she said.“Talking about dinner, I better go now. My mother cooked my favorite,” he said.Geraldine smiled
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