Chapter 83

The day turned into a fun and relaxing afternoon as Marissa, Jasmine, and Maiari gathered in the resort's kitchen. The air was filled with the scent of potential delicious dishes, and they were eager to rekindle their bond over cooking.

As they watched YouTube videos, they discussed the Filipino dishes they planned to prepare. Maiari shared her family recipes and gave them tips on how to make the dishes even more special. They chopped, stirred, and tasted, with laughter and lively conversation filling the kitchen.

In the midst of preparing the meal, their talk shifted to reminiscing about their crushes during their elementary and high school days. Laughter and nostalgia flowed as they shared their crush stories, from secret glances to handwritten notes.

Jasmine confessed, "I used to have a massive crush on this guy who sat in front of me in sixth grade. I would find any excuse to borrow a pencil from him just so I could talk to him."

Marissa joined in with her own story, "Oh, I rememb