Dreams, Fame and Love

Chapter 11

The whole Chapter is a flashback.

KATH's POV FLASHBACK

My family is having dinner now. I have three siblings; two are already living away from home while me and Kuya Kevin (who is 3 years older than me) are still living together with our parents.

"Ma, do we have any schedule on Saturday night?" I asked.

 "I don't think so. Why? Do you have plans?" While twirling the fork on her spaghetti.

"I have an appointment scheduled for the latest movie on Saturday night ma...with someone." I hesitantly said.

"With whom?" This time, Papa asked the question after he took a sip of wine.

I looked at my dad, then to mom and lastly to Kuya Kevin who smiles impishly. I said, "Someone from work."

Mom has a confused look on her face now, "No one told me about that appointment Kath."

"I think I know where this is going." Teased Kuya Kevin.

I just bowed my head, pretended busy with my salad and said as casual as I could "With Daniel—-" I peek at their faces to look for reactions but the three of them just simultaneously look at each other. Before they could react, I added, "For work. Marvin told us to get to know each other so that it is easier for us to convey emotions on screen."

"Can we trust this Daniel guy?" Papa asked Mama, looking serious.

"I still can't tell." Mama responded.

"Ma, Pa, it is just a work-date." I assured them.

"But still a date." Inserted Kuya Kevin. I throw him a piece of bean to shut him up.

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"Did he make reservations in a restaurant? You'll have dinner, so wear something fancy." Lilly said from the other line. I called her because it is already Saturday night and I can't decide if I'll wear a dress or just something casual.

"Fancy is not Daniel."

"Ugh. I still can't believe you agreed going out with that guy. I thought we don't like him."

 "It is for work."

"Work? So, wear a god damn business attire!"

"Lilly!!! I don't have anything to wear." I whine.

"Don't tell me that Kath, we both know every single teenager in this country wants your closet. Just wear something you like. Don't mind that Padilla. Ugh. I even hate saying his name."