41 Guide

IT WAS THE month of the acquaintance party. Ang tradition kasi sa Institute of Magis ay every after first periodical exam ang acquaintance party nang sa ganoon ay makapagpahinga rin ang parehong mga estudyante at propesor.

I kept glancing at my Cartier wristwatch and drumming my fingers atop our table in the canteen where Ross and I were waiting for Chadleen to arrive. It was past twelve in the afternoon, and I am already famished. Where on Abseiles was she, really?

I stopped drumming my fingers and asked in an irritated tone, “What’s taking her so long? Goodness, I’m already starving!”

Ross only glanced at me for a second then resumed typing on his phone. I know it was Ruby Lane again.

“Why don’t you just eat there? I bet Chadleen was still with the whole committee for the preparation for the nearing acquaintance party,” said he.

“She should eat, too.”

“Just take your lunch, Ge. I’m sure hindi naman siya pababayaan ni