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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
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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
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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
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Spare Dates Chapter 51: Package Date
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