Double Take

Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

"I hope I can cry this time." Bulong ko habang binabasa ang script.

"You cried on our previous movie right?" Monty whispered.

"May mga videos sa tiktok, saying na hindi ako makaiyak ng ayos." I stopped myself to rolled my eyes.

"You can do it this time."

Inexplain ng director ang mga set up. Obviously, Director JM Lausingco is our director again. Pagkatapos ay nagpasalamat na kami sa mga big bosses. The shooting will start as soon as possible.

Nakilala ko na din ang iba pang magiging part ng movie. Some of the artist, I personally know. Kasama nga si Iris ngayon and I kinda feel excited.

"I hope I can cry this time." Ngumuso ako.

"Just think of something that can make you cry. I know it's hard but you can do it, Chen." Binangga nya ang baso ng may alak sa baso ko.

We were having a quick night out together with the other cast as a part of getting to know each other. Magulo kami sa table sa pangunguna ni Iris, and It's good to see Monty can adjust easily. That's the part of being in showbiz, you need to move on immediately and adjust again.

"I'm glad you guys were able to hangout." Direk JM propose a toss. Katabi nya yung asawa, si Miss Iara.

"Cheers to our upcoming projects!" Iris shrieked.

Natatawa na nakitaas ako ng baso kong may lamang alak.

It's already midnight when we decided to call it a night. Hindi naman kami lasing lahat, chill night lang. I hugged the girls and Direk JM and Iara.

"Want a lift, Chen?" Direk JM asked.

"I'll drive her home." Singit ni Monty.

"Yeah well, have good night guys!"

Hinarap ko si Monty, he gave me a small smile and lead the way towards his car. Pagod na din naman ako kaya tahimik na sumakay nalang ako sa passenger seat. Habang inaayos ko ang seatbelt ay inangat ko ang ulo ko na sumakto sa ulo nya kaya ending nagka-untugan kami.

I chuckled.

"Stupid."

"I was going to help you."

"Okay na kasi. You drive."

He started the engine and drove away. Both of us fell silent as we passed the silent streets this early two am.

Napahikab nga ako kaya agad akong nagsorry sa kanya. I chewed on my lips, stopping me from saying anything because that would be awkward.

I don't know if it's awkward, but maybe?

"Penny for that thoughts?" Niliko nya ang sasakyan sa village.

"Huh? Ah, wala."

"You can ask anything you want, Chen."

Ngumiwi ako. "I just wanted to ask if you're okay?"

"Yes. I mean, that's life, we should move on."

Tumango ako at natanaw na ang bahay ko. He pulled over infront of my apartment. Kinalas ko ang seatbelt.

"Thank you for the ride, Monty." I smiled and went outside. Humawak ako sa gate.

"Chen."

I tilted my head to face him.

"It was nice seeing you again. I missed you."

I gave him a small salute. "I missed the half of MoNai. Take care, Damon."