Can I have your number?
We were chilling by the beach. The waves were perfect. And it was not that hot. I sipped my buko juice and laid on the chair.
"Here's your buko juice again maam."
"Thanks, Mario, is it?"
"Yes ma'am."
"I have a question. Take a seat."
"But ma'am, I'm on duty."
"Nevermind that. I'll talk to Eion about it if he fires you."
"But-" He sighed, "Fine po." Bahala na si Batman."
That morning, I was busy chatting with Mario. I somehow...forced him to spill the beans and Eion's secret, one of my plans and checklists to do.
"I remember that time when my dad took me to teach me how to run that boat, and I took Eion with me since we can't be separated. We got back scolded by Uncle Adam saying Eion this and that, and he can't swim so we-
I stopped sipping, "Wait wait wait. So you are saying he can't swim?"
Mario's eyes got wide. "Shit." He cursed under his breath.
I smirked at his reaction. "Are you sure about it?"