7

“La?” Miguel said as he opened the door of the dressing room. Laarni turned around. Miguel was about to ask something, when he noticed another figure in the room. The man was about 6 feet, fair and had mestizo features. He was wearing a black shirt and jeans.

“Miguel.” Laarni greeted. “This is Adrian Tolosa. Adrian, Miguel Mendoza”

“Mike Mendoza’s son.” Adrian extended his hand. Miguel smiled as he shook the hand.

“I finally met the man.” Miguel replied. Adrian smiled sheepishly. “Laarni has told me so much about you.”

“Hopefully, it was good.” The three shared a laugh.

“Bakit ka nga pala nandito?” Laarni asked Miguel.

“May gagawin ka pala after ng taping mamaya?” He asked. It was just after ASAP, and Laarni had to rush to another taping. “Labas tayo.”

“Um…” Laarni hesitated. “May dinner kasi kami ni Adrian.”
“Oh.” Miguel said, the disappointment in his voice evident. “O, sige next time na lang.”