R
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It's lunch time.
"R's so handsome and he's so hot." I just can't get over the movie and so as Shayne.
"Well yeah.. But who's the "R" you're talking about, huh Rease?"
I looked at her with an innocent look.
"What are you talking about?"
"R might stand for R-I-C-K" What is she up to this time?
Shayne was so influenced by Romance films. I am not fond of it at all. But I usually read a lot of romance novels when I have time. It's just that I'm not into romance films for I just don't feel the actor’s intimacy. I prefer action or horror ones. I even watch horror films and the setting was always in the hospital. That didn't scare me at all even though I'm working at Cleveland. I am a psycho introvert. Shayne knew that and she still accepts me as her best friend. We're both half Filipina, after all. My Mom and her Papa were Filipino.
I get to know what she's trying to say,
I doubt that's gonna happen.
"Pft. Rick is Handsome? and Hot?? Definitely not." I laughed.
"I don't know but I know you know. You've already met him today."
"You saw us?" I caught her arms.
"Yeah. I did. You look great together, Rease." She pinched my cheeks gently.
Mrs. Valentine's cooking smelled around the house. It's my favorite stew. She called our names and we go down for lunch.
"Ma, Keith is asking me out." I've almost choked so I drank a glass of water. I see no expression on Mrs. Valentine's face. "I've already talk about this with Rease and she said that Keith should be here so that we could all talk about it."
" Shayne, I think this is a bad timing." I whispered.
Keith Hemsworth was Shayne's suitor for 7 years and he finally want them to be official with their relationship. They both like each other very much but they have to ask Shayne's Parents' permission. Keith was a good person and he’s also a chef like Shayne. But her having a Filipino Parent makes it more difficult. It took seven years to please Shayne's Father. Now, they will have to please her Mom.
"Ask him when will he visit."Mrs. Valentine smiled at us while eating. "I want him to cook for us when he visits"
"Really?? You wouldn't mind if you meet him, Mom?"
“You’re already 31 years old and you have your own restaurant to run. I guess, I want a grandchild too.”
A short but a happy news just came up.
Shayne and I shriek. I am happy for the both of them. We chatted a lot after. Shayne told Mrs. Valentine that she's seeing Rick and I together in the future. I cannot agree but then Mrs. Valentine advice that we should ask for Parents permission first before anything else. I am in a bit of an awkward situation and I don't want to further discuss about it and so, I asked them.
"Can we please watch the news? I am curious about what's happening."
"Oh no, she's getting away with the topic, Mom."
We all went to the living room and sat on the couch.
Shayne’s trying to get the remote from my hands but she didn’t succeed.
"Getting away from what topic?" I pushed the button and the T.V went on.
The news caster reported a suspect. A man of 40's trying to beat up a person near our place. Then a video of them flashed in the screen.
"W-w-w-wait. I saw those two running at the streets earlier before I got here."
I squeeze in my jeans as I thoroughly listen to the news.
The news caster further discuss that the man started attacking him by bitting him until he bleeds. They conclude that the man was a desperate pick pocket. The news ended with a reminder to be aware of the dangerous streets because of criminals.
"Rease, I just thought of Warm Bodies. Should we escape this town now?" Shayne asked me as she nibs a pack of smarties.
"Should I find R and bring him back to life?" I asked.
We both laughed it off.
I need to get back to work on Monday that's why I am saving my energy by weekend. I don't know why I am so stressed by the news. Is this place getting seriously dangerous? I hope not. I fear what danger awaits us. I think I should not over react. Besides, it's weekend. I'll have to go to church tomorrow. I will pray for the safety of this town. Maybe pray for my safety from Rick's bullying? He's starting to get into my nerves. It's good enough that I'll have a two hour overtime this coming Monday. I just remember what Doctor Galvine told me. I'm thinking it's good. It's good to become more and more busy so that I won't think about a lot of ridiculous things.
Rise and shine.
I can hear the bells ringing and it's coming from the church.
Time flew faster than I thought.
It's Sunday morning and I am in the church in front of the aisle with my Mom and my Sister, Anne. We saw a lot of Christians taking their seats. We're running out of seats.. Good thing there's still vacant in front. We sat and we listen to the Pastor's Sermon.
The Sermon's about Salvation and Forgiveness. I cannot agree more to the verse John 3:16. Jesus is the only way to salvation. He's the way, the truth and the light. He's the Savior of the world. The end of the world is near because war is raging on, sinners sin. There's no order in the world. All the teachings are fabricated, twisted and turned into falsification. The minds are fixated on gaining fame. The rich is not giving the poor's money. How sad and cruel the world has become. I think I have a lot to pray for I am a sinner too. I am not a perfect person but I am trying real hard. Papa died of justice and I know he's happy from where he is now.
As a Christian, our family devotes our lives to help the needy and we may be frail and weak but we believe that our strength comes from our Lord.
"Rease, I would like to kneel in front, will you come with me?"
"Of course, Anne. Just a bit."
I asked Mom. "Mom, can we kneel on front? We have so much to thank for."
"Rease, Anne, my lovely ladies. You're one of the reasons why I keep going. I thank God I have the both of you."
We received a kiss from our foreheads and we all kneel down and pray.
It's all going to be fine. I thank God that Mom had her Birthday. I also pray that this town will be at peace. And so on and so forth. I could not even count which I prayed for. It's too many.
The Service ended and we head home for lunch.
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