"Goodmorning Niks. What made you call? Do you need something?"
"Hi Glaiza. I just want to tell you, later you will have meeting about the "Sundown Beats" with the other guests."
"Ah oo I know. Rhian's one of the guests right?"
"Yes."
Glaiza's face brightened "Uhm okay bye Niks! Thank you for reminding me. Send me the informations."
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"Glaiza?! What brought you here?" Rhian asked when she saw Glaiza standing infront of her condo unit
"Susunduin sana kita for the meeting. Sabay na tayo?" Glaiza smiled at her
"You're so sweet Glai. Uhm wait i'll just get my pouch." After getting her pouch in her bedroom she immediately walked out of her unit "Let's go?"
"We look good together Rhi." Glaiza said out of nowhere
"Huh?"
"Ah. I~I mean look you're all black and I'm all white." Glaiza nervously replied
Rhian was wearing a black see through shirt , black jeans and black Dr. Martens boots. While Glaiza was wearing a blue cardigan and white v-neck shirt underneath , white jeans and white sneakers.
"Oo nga no?" Rhian agreed while inspecting their outfits. "You're right we look good together Glai." She said staring straight to Glaiza's eyes. Glaiza can't help it but to lean closer to Rhian
*Tiiing!* They moved swiftly when they heard the elevator.
"Let's go?" Glaiza uttered
"Uhm yeah. Yeah let's go." Rhian replied and walked in to the elevator
There was an awkward silence inside. Silang dalawa lang ang nakasakay sa elevator. They can't talk and can't even look into each other's eyes.
"I'm sorry but I just have to do this." Rhian whispered and pinned Glaiza into the elevator's wall. They are now on 5th floor
4th floor
She planted her lips on Glaiza's. Glaiza closed her eyes and held Rhian's waist to pull her closer
3rd floor
Rhian laid her forehead on her still eyes closed.
2nd floor
Glaiza held her nape and kissed her once more.
Upper Ground
They immediately pulled back at the kiss and walked outside the elevator like nothing happened
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There's still this silence inside Glaiza's car. No one is talking.
"Glai.." Rhian uttered
"Hm?" Glaiza simply replied without even looking at her
"A~about what happened sa elevator. I'm so sorry." She bit her lower lip
"Also my fault. Sorry din Yon."
But why did you kissed me? You initiated the last kiss why? Rhian asked at the back of her head
"I hope we'll not get awkward with each other." Rhian stared at Glaiza she's really focused on her drive
Glaiza glanced at Rhian and gave her a smile. She reached for her hand and said "I promise Rhi."
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Dumating sila sa venue at binati ang mga organizers ng event pati na rin ang mga makakasama nila sa papunta ng Singapore. Naroon na ang lahat maliban kay Patty Tiu. Magkatabing umupo si Rhian at Glaiza.
"Where's Patty?" Tanong ng isang organizer
"Malapit na daw po. Inabot daw sya ng traffic e but she's near dito sa venue." Sagot naman ng isang staff ng event
They are about to start nang biglang pumasok si Patty , magulong magulo ang buhok nito at haggard na haggard habang naghahanap ng mauupuan.
"Patty please seat beside Glaiza. We're about to start."
"Omygod i'm sorry Miss M!" Paumanhin ni Patty
"It's okay Patty."
Napatingin naman si Rhian kay Patty na umupo sa tabi ni Glaiza. Binati ni Glaiza si Patty at lalong napatitig si Rhian sa dalawa.
"Hey. Nice to see you again Pat." Bati ni Glaiza at nginitian si Patty
"Oh sheez Glaiza. It's nice to see you too again." Kinikilig na sagot ni Patty
Nagkita na nga pala sila sa isang mall tour ni Glai. Sabi ni Rhian sa isipan
"Akalain mo yun magkakasama pala tayo dito sa event." Nakangiting sabi ni Glaiza
"True! I'm glad I'll have the chance to be more close to you." Pagbibiro ni Patty na nagpainit naman ng ulo ni Rhian
What the heck?! Sabi muli ni Rhian sa isipan
Sasagot pa sana si Glaiza nang magsalita na si Rhian
"Guys we're about to start." She said sarcastically
Napatingin ang dalawa sakanya. "Uhm by the way Pat this is Rhian. Rhi this is Pat." Pagpapakilala ni Glaiza sa dalawa
"Hi Rhi. Nice to meet you." Bati ni Patty at inilahad ang kamay kay Rhian
Don't call me Rhi we're not CLOSE. Rhian staring at Patty's hand
"It's VERY NICE to meet you TOO Patty. Oh and please call me to my name Rhian." Sabi nito at nakipag-shake hands naman kay Patty
"Bakit naman hindi Rhi?" Tanong ni Glaiza
Mararamdaman ang ang tensyon sa pagitan nilang tatlo.
"We're not close." Rhian whispered to herself
"What?" Tanong ni Glaiza
"Nothing. I just wanted to." Sagot ni Rhian at hindi na pinansin ang dalawa
"I'm sorry. May mood swing kasi yan." Natatawang sabi ni Glaiza kay Patty
"It's okay."
May mood swing kasi yan. Whatever Glai. You're so insensitive. Tss
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Nagpatuloy ang meeting about sa event at nagpatuloy rin ang katahimikan ni Rhian samantalang si Glaiza at Patty lang ang naguusap at nagkakaintindihan. Ni hindi nga naiintindihan ni Rhian ang sinasabi ng organizer dahil kay Glaiza at Patty sya nakikinig kahit nakaharap sya sa nagsasalitang organizer ng event.
"I really love your song Glai. Dusk Til' Dawn is the best!" Patty complimented
"Aw thanks Pat. I know. Bumili ka pa nga ng cd e. Fan na fan ba kita?" Biro ni Glaiza
"Of course! You're also my crush." Biro din ni Patty pero half meant ito
"Okay thank you for coming to this meeting guys. See you next next month. This meeting is now done thank you." Sabi ng organizer at nagtayuan na ang mga tao sa loob ng meeting room
Tahimik pa rin si Rhian hanggang matapos ang meeting. Nagpunta sya ng cr na hindi man lang nagpapaalam kay Glaiza since busy naman ito sa pagpapaalam kay Patty.
She's staring at her reflection on the mirror when a tear fell from her eye. Pinahid nya ito at kinuha ang cellphone sa pouch nya.
To: Cha
I'll just take a cab Glaiza. I am in a hurry.
Naglakad sya papunta sa hallway at sumakay na ng elevator.
*beep*
From: Cha
I won't let you take a cab it's late. Nasan ka?
To: Cha
I'll take cab. Don't wait for me.
*beep*
From: Cha
Rhi ano bang nangyayari? Bakit ganyan ka? Nasan ka? Pupuntahan kita. Sakin ka sumabay okay? Hindi kita papayagang mag commute baka kung anong mangyari sayo.
To: Cha
Dont mind me I'm fine. Drive home safe. I'm on a cab now. Bye
Nakatayo sya sa harap ng building habang naghihintay ng taxi. Hindi pa naman talaga sya nakakasakay ayaw nya lang talagang makisabay kay Glaiza.
She was about to walk to look for a cab when a car parked infront of her.
Binusinahan nito si Rhian. Binuksan ang pinto ng passenger's seat at bumaba ng kotse "You'll walk here and get in or I'll carry you to get inside this car?!" Galit na sigaw nito
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Did not PROOFREAD. Sorry for the ERRORS. :)
You know the "Drill" :D Thank you