Ken and Tracy's Big Day

One day I will turn these pages and read this story again.

This is today's story... on one fine day... on my friend's big day

It was in August 18, when I received a call from Tracy about Ken and her plan of the civil wedding this August 28, Thursday.  She called to inform about the event but not inviting us to come over.  It is going to be a civil wedding and not many people can come to the embassy to witness the ceremony.  And since they are still settling financial matter, I understand that there will be no reception to be held.   To me, to be just one of the people who get informed about their big day made me feel so honored enough to add credit to the friendship.

A voice inside of me yelling that it ain’t enough just to hear it and sit and not be able to do something or share time on that special moment with them. 

I have the key!

I mean. I literally have key of their building and room.  Thought of surprising them.  Maybe not a good time since they are busy and I know they have a lot of friends too.  Maybe I can do it...some other day.

Thanks to Dax and Lou for the plan of going to Abu Dhabi.  We activated the plan. We will leave at 08:00 or 08:30 so we can come back early.  I left Sharjah around 07:50am thinking that I might reach Sahara before 08:30 counting the traffic.  I reached pass 08:00 though, informed Lou and Dax that I already reached Sahara bus stop, in Sharjah - Dubai boundary.  I was told to order 2 Pancit Lomi in Pan de Manila, Filipino restaurant located behind the Blue Tag building.  So I went there, the place was already busy that so early.  Majority are male kabayan (blushed going in).  I can tell they’re from cycling and basketball game.  I ordered 2 pancit lomi for dining, requested the server to just keep it the kitchen coz my friends hasn't arrived yet.  Dax and Lou showed up around 09:00 am, enough for the food to get cold since it was ready half hour ago.  Dax requested to pack the pancit to-go as soon as she got in, will eat it while on the road. 

Since it was going to be a long drive, we watched a Filipino movie “Maybe This Time” by Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo while Dax was driving.  Less cars on the road, it was Friday.  We reached Electra, Abu Dhabi and remained inside the car for another 20mins to finish the movie, it was a good movie though.

We went directly into the building where Tracy and Ken lived,  entered the flat but they were not in their room.  I called Tracy but didn't tell her that we are in their pad. Tracy said their friends prepared a surprised reception party at the Vision Hotel the last night and they stayed overnight there.  I have the spare keys, so we just get inside the room.

Tracy and Ken doesn’t have a slight idea that we are already in Abu Dhabi.  We told Tracy that we are still in Dubai and waiting for her.  Dax was so good in acting angry insisting that they spoke days ago and Tracy was scheduled come to Dax's place on Friday (which was that day) and that was already at Dax flat, waiting for Tracy.  When we're told about Tracy's where about and that she could not make it that day to Dubai, Dax said we are going to Abu Dhabi instead and requested Tracy to cook pinakbet dish for us.  

  

We went to Spinney’s and vegetable retail shop just down the building.  Dax surprised about the price of vegetables. Tomato at .500/kg.  Dax messing with the vendor :-) said in Dubai its only .450/kg., and the vendor told her to buy in Dubai instead :-).   I wanted to go buy balloons for decorations but most shops are closed that time of the day.   I saw Tracy's bouquet of flowers in the room and re-used them for our decorations:-). 

When were almost done cooking, I replied to Tracy's earlier message.

 

Tracy:  Sis, send me message when you're in  Abu Dhabi.  

I can't really cook so I will just buy food.  

Please don't tell Dax, coz she'll argue with me over this.  

I am finishing up here then I'll go home.  

See yah.

Me:  Go home now sis, we're very near

Tracy:  I am already near the house.  

What food shall I order?  Kowloon? 

I am rattled.

Now it is set.

Our simple preparation, not bongga but heartily done

Ooooops…oh em gee, the door, there was someone trying to open the door!  We are surprise, we’re caught unguard!  Hahahaha! Now she knew that they have intruder  inside the room.  

We were surprised!  Oh she was surprised!  That look on her face like a child twist and bit her lower lip, those watery eyes.  Oh, I feel that too.  But to digress, not the time for tears…it’s your Big Day.  But where was Ken?  She left Ken in the hotel with friends who booked and prepared surprised reception for them in Vision Hotel.

 

We had late lunch with Tracy within 24 hours of being married time frame. 

Tracy had to leave us in the room while watching to pick-up Ken.  Tracy has the car. 

They were back sooner with their cakes.

We had a movie marathon.

Is an “Invitation for Divorce” an appropriate movie to watch that day?  Well it's the couples' idea :-),  It's crazy title but the ending was not really a divorce matter but strengthening more of a relationship,  so I think still a fine movie.  Oh, one thing a slight stupidity there ;-).  

Followed by World War Z which was a to good to heart and laryngital workout for screaming and suspense-thrilling scenes.

It’s almost 22:00 and played  another good movie “Captain Philips”.  I warned them they can’t leave without finishing the movie, which what really happened.  A must watch movie till the end.

Since we can’t leave without finishing the movie, we just ordered food from Kowloon.

There was no rule after 19:00 that night, it’s my cheat day! Thanks for the food.  Full tummy. 

Happy tummy :-).

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We left at exactly 23:30 from Abu Dhabi, another movie played…well that’s to keep us all awake.  I bet the driver (Dax) doesn’t want to be the only one awake, you know…shared time!  No sleeping while she's driving hahaha!

Thanks Ken and Tracy for sharing your bed, I know that you really want to overtake it from us but sorry whose idea to play nice movie by the way?  

Convoy:
Ah Tracy...what was that movie again?...with one cast, stuck in the middle of the sea, tried to survive?  

Dax: What movie? You are making your own story...

Me:  Aah yeah...i remember watching that!!!  Drifting Away?!!! 

All:  Laughed.  Maybe, that is till in the making :)

Ken: "All Is Lost",
Me: Yep, that was it! LOL

Thanks guys for the good laugh, good times.

Love you all.

xoxo

It's one in a lifetime.  

YOLO!

So, who is going to be next? ;-)