One day I will turn these pages and read this story again.
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.
Convoy:
Ah Tracy...what was that movie again?...with one cast, stuck in the middle of the sea, tried to survive?
This is today's story... on one fine day... on my friend's big day
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
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? ;-)
