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."
"You are not helping Lilly." I complained.
"Don't ask me with wardrobe problems but you can always call me if Daniel gets choked or will have an anaphylactic allergy shock or a sudden cancer maybe. I will gladly help you if that happens." She giggles in the other line.
"You are an evil doctor and a worst best friend ever you know that? I'll hang you up. Thank you for nothing."
She let out a MWAHAHAHA laugh and said, "You are welcome and enjoy Kath!"
I look at the pile of dresses on my bed. God! Why am I so tensed about this and why do I make a big deal about this date... I mean, work date.
I finally decided to just wear jeans and a white V-neck shirt with a pair of black sneakers. I'll just have to keep it casual, not a big deal. It is for work.
"Why are you not dressed?" mom said while entering my room.
"I am." I look at my reflection in the mirror.
"Oh, you better change. He is already downstairs and he is wearing an evening coat." She said.
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"Where is your briefcase?" I heard Kuya Kevin asked Daniel while I am going downstairs.
"Kuya! Stop it." I warned.
"What? Briefcase is important for WORK. Working people carry it all the time." He naughtily said.
Daniel look confused and I told him to just ignore my brother's antics. He is wearing a black evening coat over a white shirt and a pair of black jeans. He looks very sleek. I was able to pull off a simple white lacy dress on the last minute.
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"So, what did Marvin told you we should do?" I asked while we are in the car.
"Ahhm.. that I should take you out to dinner." He said.
"Where?"
"The Gabby's, near SM. I saw you and your parents once there, about 2 years ago."
I can barely remember that time, but I guess we went there. So, he knew me back then?
"You knew me 2 years ago?" I can't help but ask.
"Of course, everyone knows you! You are in the TV always."
Not really always, but I made extra roles on TV series and movies back then.
