บททั้งหมดของ Spare Dates: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

Billie peeps through the glass window of Zofi’s previously rented apartment on his way out of the building. He feels a little sentimental just passing by the area.“Billie, good morning,” Mrs. Ruiz, his landlady greeted him.“Oh, good morning, Mrs. Ruiz,” Billie greeted her politely. “I was just checking the unit. One of my friends is interested in renting it. I already gave him your number,” he said.“Is that so? I actually thought you were missing Zofi. I saw you stopped by here yesterday too,” Mrs. Ruiz said. She’s a bit nosy.Billie smiled awkwardly trying to ignore whatever it is that his landlady is implying.“I heard she joined a tech company in Singapore,” she said.“That’s right, she did. Anyway, I’ll remind my officemate to call you today about this unit,” he said to stop the conversation about Zofi“Okay. There were already inquiries for this unit last weekend. Your friend must call me soon,” she said.Billie couldn’t believe Zofi told their landlady where she was

Billie’s colleagues can’t help but look at him. He’s been humming songs while working all morning.“Better mood, huh? Must have a good night sleep last night,” Rowell, his ever nosy male colleague asked.“My guess is he has a new love interest,” Reese, one of his female colleagues who is friendly but also nosy when it comes to love affairs of everyone in the office.“How about you Rosie? What’s your guess being the most in love with love among us,” Rowell asked.“Stop it, Rowell,” Rosie said in a rather happy tone.“Stop it, Rowell,” Reese imitated Rosie’s speaking manner and voice.Billie laughs with them.“Looks like another one’s happy today. Ah…I’m envious right now,” Rowell said.Reese looked at Rosie and shook her head discreetly.The day’s about to end but Billie is still in the mood. His energy is the same as this morning.“Come with me, Billie. Let’s check this new bar they’re talking about,” Rowell said.“Next time, bro. I want to finish this deliverable today,” Billie

It’s been a month since the trial period for a long distance relationship of two people who were once in a no-label/unidentified/unclassified relationship started. So far, so good until there’s something missing this morning. “Oh shoot! I’m late!” Zofi almost screamed upon waking up to the sound of the alarm clock. She took her phone wondering if she unconsciously put it on silent mode last night but there’s really no call from Billie to wake her up this morning.She tried calling him but he’s not picking up.Her heart starts to pound.“Where is he?” she asked herself while trying to shake off whatever is trying to play inside her head.She has always cared for Billie but now that they have leveled up their relationship, she realized that even her care for him has increased. Everyone in the office is looking at her as she enters. They seem to be waiting for her.“I’m still on time today, right?” she asked the first person she saw.On her desk sits beautifully a 12-roses bouquet

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?”

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