Third Person's Point of View
Teddy ran her hand through her hair as she checked the charts of the patient she was assigned to. It's February 10 right now, 2 days after the proclamation rally in Naga and they are back in the hospital. Though, they are getting ready for the Pink Sunday rally in Quezon City.
"Mama pala ordered a shirt for you," Tricia walked beside Teddy, also holding her own charts.
She looked over and grinned. "Ano yun? Makikimatching ako? I could have bought my own shirt."
"Para mas madaling maghanapan," Tricia said, Teddy just nodding her head. She didn't mind, but she wondered what people would think when they see her matching with the Robredo family.
People had already started recognizing her from thier previous posts and the posts she has with the Robredo siblings, it also didn't help na dinodogshow siya ni Joe online, but everything was still chill, so she didn't really mind.
They both started walking to the nurse's station to put the charts back when Tricia turned to Teddy. "Ate Gaile pala asked if you were sure you wanted to drive tomorrow."
"Mhm," Teddy hummed, putting the charts back before facing her with a grin. "Nakakahiya naman na she's the one who already booked the room for us. The least I could do is drive us. For sure naman na Joe would not be willing to do it."
A few days ago, they asked Teddy and Joe to join the Robredo family for a small getaway in Tagaytay for Valentine's weekend. Their cousin, Gaile, was the one who introduced the idea since she knew they barely have any time to relax, especially with the campaign.
"We'll take your car naman diba?"
"Yeah, I think it's big enough for all of us."
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Teddy walked down to the lobby of thier apartment building. She had her shades up as she strut out of the building and towards her car, a gray Innova. Joe followed behind her, both of them rolling one small suitcase each with them since they were only going to be there for 3 days and they were planning on s photoshoot.
"Ate ha," Teddy warned, opening the trunk of her older sister's car. "May usapan tayo. No work."
Teddy playfully rolled her eyes and nodded her head. "Opo, I told na din my coworkers na out of town ako. I doubt they would call me for a 911."
She went to the passenger's side, putting the second row down so that Joe would be able to go and sit there, with Jill and the kids joining them at the back.
"Do you think may plastic ka? If ever I make suka," Joe teased, knowing how much her sister hates vomit.
Teddy glared at her sister as she went in the car, shooting her a childish grin. "Subukan mo talaga Josephine ha, papalunok ko ulit yun sayo."
When Joe laughed, Teddy huffed and put the chair down before going to the driver's side and starting the car.
The drive to the condo of the Robredos only took about 15 minutes and next thing she knows, they were all going in the car.
The passenger's side of the door opened and Tricia sat beside her with a grin on her face. "Good morning."
"Good morning." Teddy leaned over to try and help Tricia adjust her seat while making sure she is comfortable.
Tricia felt herself freeze when she felt Teddy's arm go across and adjust the seat for her since she was struggling. Her eyes followed Teddy's, biting her lip to stop her kilig.
Aika and their cousin, who was entering the second row after they made sure Alonso and Jill were comfy at the back with Joe, looked at the both of them with knowing smirks.
Making sure Tricia was fine, Teddy turned back and smiled at the older woman, bringing out her hand for a handshake since this was their first time meeting.
"Hello po, I'm Teddy. It's nice to finally meet you."
Gaile grinned and shook her hand. "It's nice to meet you too, I heard so much about you."
"All good things I hope," Teddy shot her a grin and that is when she understood by Tricia likes her.
She watched as the doctor turns to her eldest beside her, her smile widening when she made eye contact with Natalia. "Hello, you must Natalia. I'm Theodora, but you could call me Teddy."
"Teddy is like Teddy bear," Natalia grinned, proud to have made the connection.
Teddy chuckled and nodded her head.
Then Alonso's head just popped up from the third row. "I like Teddy bears!"
"Afo, no, that's my lap."
"Sorry Tita Jill."
With a chuckle, Teddy started the car and looked at everyone through the rearview mirror, her smile widening at the chaos even though they haven't started their 2 hour drive yet.
Tricia, on the other hand, just sat there silently. Admiring the girl beside her.
Noticing the middle child of Leni Robredo was uncharacteristically silent, Teddy turned to her with a smile. "You ready?"
"Ready na ready."
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Finally arriving at the resort, Teddy pulled in and parked closest to the entrance. "Teddy, yung kamay mo."
Teddy chuckled and put both her hands on the wheel. The whole car ride was chaotic to say the least.
Natalia and Alonso started bickering because his older sister wanted to go to the back (later on making a deal with their mom that since he rode with Tita Jill at the back going to Tagaytay, Natalia will be riding there when they come home).
Aika and Gaile were both talking, catching up with everything.
Jill and Joe would both occassionally make the volume of their voices loud because they were excited, which Aika would occasionally remind them that they are confined in a car and they could hear them just fine when they are using their normal voice.
And Tricia noticed how Teddy drove, with one leg up and only one hand on the steering wheel.
"Ganyan ka na ba dati pa magdrive? Parang ngayon ko lang nanotice?" Tricia asked, looking at her intrigued.
Teddy chuckled and nodded her head. "Not the feet part, occasional lang yun. Pero I have always driven with just one hand. More comfy kasi pag ganito."
Tricia playfully scoffed and grabbed Teddy's right hand, putting it on the wheel. Both of them blushed at the contact.
Jill and Joe looked at their older sisters, trying not to laugh. While Gaile and Aika were just grinning at the two.
"Well drive with two hands right now, gusto ko pang mabuhay," Tricia quickly said, noticing that she didn't let go of her hand yet.
Jill snorted and shook her head. "Etong si Ate, pasimple pa."
The rest of the ride after that was spent singing to the songs on the radio. Teddy parked the car and looked back at her passengers.
"Okay, everyone, we're here. Let's enjoy our Valentine's weekend!*
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Author's Note: It took me a while to write this chapter cause I had a brain fart. For some reason, I forgot how to English and Filipino cause damn. So a glimpse na lang muna of their Valentine's weekend.
Also, that's how I drive and I've been trying to kick that habit kasi akyat baba dito sa Baguio tas nerbyosa si Mommy HAHAHA