Shopping

I received an invitation to a friend's relative's birthday party. That friend is one of the very few people who know of my situation. I know this friend from work and he is pretty much my best bud. He is predisposed to nudging me into going out with her, and this is one of his attempts.

(I don’t mind)

I showed her the invitation last night at the dinner table. Both our names are written on the envelope. I haven't read it before. All I needed to know is the name of the celebrant, the date, time and the place of the event.

She opened it carefully, making sure that she doesn’t fold or tear the thin parchment bound by the yellow glittered ribbon. I watched her eyes as she skimmed through the roster of personalities and activities. She skipped the rest and she found her way to the bottom of the parchment.

At that very moment I gained a little understanding about the opposite sex. When invited to a fancy dinner or event, there is an initial reaction common to all women.

"Al," she aid with worried eyebrows. "Ano isusuot ko dito?"

I couldn't answer (because I already stuffed my mouth with the food that she cooked for both of us). It’s easier for men to prepare for formal occasions I guess. Just pop in a suit and leather shoes and we're good to go.

I shrugged my shoulders at her. "Hiramin mo kaya yung kay nanay?"

Hehe I deserved the shoulder punch I got from her for even suggesting that.

I thought about it and realized that she never had a formal wear of her own. Except for a wedding she attended last January, I don’t remember her wearing anything formal, and in that wedding, she was wearing one of the tailored Abay dresses.

"Sa Wednesday na pala to," she sighed.

I watched the worry on her face as she read through the invitation and the program of activities. She asked about the names of the people in the program, kung kilala ko ba si ganito at si ganyan. I told her I don't know most of the people (but I didn't mention that I met the celebrant only once and that my friend is pulling the strings why we have to go). I tried comforting her by saying that those people probably don’t know each other either.

"Don't worry about it. Daan na lang tayo ng Glorietta bukas pagkatapos magsimba."

"Ok sige," she replied with a quick nod.

She said "ok" without even hesitating. Did she say "ok" because she wants to go shopping, or did she say "ok" because she wants to go shopping with me? Did she say "ok" because she can’t say no?

Am I just over analyzing this?

I don’t know what just happened when I said that, but I felt like I asked her out. Looks like we are going shopping later and I have no idea what dress to wear for the party. (Help please)

That’s church, shopping, and I'll try to suggest dinner. This is not the first for us to have dinner out together, but it’s the first time we'll have it at Glorietta.

We'll be leaving in a few hours and I've never been more excited on a Sunday. ^^