They shared a quiet laugh.

She looked at him, only to find him looking at her.

She tilted her head and smiled a tentative smile. A question in her eyes.

He broke eye contact first and changed the subject.

She answered.

He wouldn't look at her again except for quick glances.

She smiled bravely though she felt tears sting.

Her question was answered.

A friend joined them. Noticed the altered atmosphere at the table, gave her a look.

She gave a quick shake of her head.

He pretended not to see the unspoken communication.

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SHE

I like spending time with him. He's so smart and funny.

Oh my god, he's looking at me.

Smile. Everything's cool.

Why that topic? Of all things.

Crap. I will not cry. I will not cry.

Saved.

I'll tell you later.

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HE

I can't believe she got that joke.

She's really pretty in this light. I never noticed she crinkles her eyes like that.

Better go to safer topics.

I think I need to get excited about something!!!

I'm getting excited about getting excited about something!!!

2 things

"I told you I moved on."

"I told you I'd move on."

You're no longer my go-to guy, sorry. See, I told you I moved on.

I'm afraid I'm going to miss you even though I said I've moved on.

I just wanted to say that my heart is was invested in you. However, recent developments i.e. increasingly negative returns, pessimistic projections with little or no possibility of a turnaround; have forced me to reconsider my options.

Thus, it is with not a little sadness that I regret to inform you of my intention to terminate this arrangement. I am hereby taking back my heart, with or without your consent. You may keep any bits and pieces that will inevitably be left behind. Salvage costs and what-not, if you will.

While this arrangement has not been profitable, it has been a learning experience.

Thank you very much.

Dear Diary,

I think I've been stupid long enough, 'no? There's no need for a prolonged goodbye. I should Just Stop.

Dear Diary,

Today, nobody came to fetch me at my jeepney stop for the rest of the way home. It was raining really hard and there were streams and puddles in the streets and sidewalks.

I tried avoiding the puddles to no avail and still got super wet. I had fun walking and skipping amongst the puddles. Then, the adult in me remembered all the icky things that might be in the water and started wishing that my brother wasn't running late. Anyway...I got home 10 minutes later than my usual time and went straight to the bath. (to wash away all those icky things I might have picked up)

It was also raining under my umbrella. I love the rain. :)

And it's only Monday!

Once again, you have brought me to the point where I'm asking myself,

"Why are we friends?"

And, it's only Monday.

Another sunset

Glowing sun

Look what's growing in the garage!

White flower which might be lily

I think it's a variety of lily. But don't take my word for it.

Dusk at the beach

Office went to White Rock Resort for the annual GAD activity. I was asleep during the fiery part of the sunset, so here's all I got when the sun already set, but still a bit light out.