Yes! Hang on for a bit! The door's open, come on in and make yourself at home. Jodie said running to her bedroom and checked her clothes on one of her closets. She's got so many clothes. Alex is already inside the living room, looking around, while catching on their old graduation photo from college on a golden picture frame above the side table near the sofa. Oh my God! Graduation day! Our old picture on graduation night, Alexa pulled a smiley face. You still have this? Wow! I looked funny here! I think I don't really like the dress I was wearing. MY mom just had this made for the said day. Why keep the picture, anyway? Alexa added relieved and happy, while all along she thought Jodie forgot her that night on their graduation date. Oh! Why not? I love your funny smile. I love your charming and sweet smile ever since. And I never had the chance to say sorry for missing our date.
Didn't I tell you that Grandpapa died that night, why I wasn't able to call or what. I was really devastated then, you know how much I loved him, Jodie said sadly. Oh! I didn't know, sorry to hear!, I said honestly. So, I kept it to remind me what I missed and will never miss again when I get to see you, Jodie exclaimed wearing her sexy light blue satin backless dress falling flawlessly above her knees. Amazing dress! You look very pretty, I said in admiration. Jodie smiled perkily posing for Alexa. But you're not wearing those, Alex, seriously! A sleeveless top and fit pants matching with sandals, are you kidding me? Her eye balls popping out of their sockets. I brought new dresses from London. I've got one perfect, just for you!
I wanted to give it to you as a gift but it can't wait so wear it now, for me, pleaseeeee! , she added begging me. Okay! Okay! I'll try it out just for you, I said.
Black.... Oh! No, no, no...! Not a chance Jay!. Jodie insisted and she won this round. It'll fit I know. Alright!, Alex said taking the dress off Jodie's grasp. Okay! So you'll just stand there and watch me undress? Alex said shoeing Jodie to get out of the room. Nope! I've seen you naked before, remember when we had our swimming lessons with Mr. P.? Ha! Ha! And you were very shy then changing to your swimsuit, Jodie with a wide smile. Wow! It's been decades since then Jay! I'm a grown woman now and I'm different, I said while closing the door in front of Jodie still holding the wide grin. I won't look or peak, promise! Jodie added opening the door slightly though decided to sit on the sofa while she waits for Alex.
Alex took off top and pants and quickly changed, putting on the dress is like a magical experience. I simple can't believe it. I just turned from a tomboy to a a gorgeous lady, far from the usual Alex you see on pictorial sets wearing, shirts, hoodies and caps. I wore the dress with so much pride, not so crazy about the plunging neckline, with my breasts almost out but with a very fit finish, the dress flowing above my knees.
Awkward, really girly just like Jodie. The same old Jodie. Without stockings, as if I'm inviting guys for a rapescapade when they see me wearing this provoking dress, I thought laughingly. Here it goes! I said and then went out to check on Jodie's opinion about the dress. Oooooh! youre very hot Alexandra! Wow! Jodie added her eyes shining like the stars. You look ravishing! Like a beauty queen, Jodie, mouth wide open. Come on! Let's go outside in and walk in the sand!, Jodie added holding and pulling Alex's hand outside the room to the beach. On this? I asked Jodie in disbelief. And why not? Jodie said proudly. On f....dresses, Jay? I added pleading for mercy.
On the beach. While we are walking, feeling the sand on our feet. I saw Jodie, so happy, running, jumping, screaming her heart out. Since it's almost 10 o'clock in the evening, you can count the people walking on the shoreline. What a beautiful moonlit view this is? The moon is full lighting the alluring vastness, body of water. You're crazy! I said smilingly. I miss this, I miss Jodie. I miss Us, I said quietly to myself. As if you haven't been out for a long time, Jay! I said smilingly. Yes! True! I've been very busy, touring, for two years, that I forgot what sea looks and feels like. And it's just now that I get to experience the sea again. And I love it!, Jodie added laying herself down the sand on her sexy dress.
'I know we haven't been talking for almost five years and I thought you have forgotten about me, 'Alex said sadly. No!, I haven't forgotten you A! My sweet, loving soul mate and best pal! Jodie said while sitting up straight positioning her body to face Alex. Sat in a a lady-like pose, since she's wearing a dress. Let's swim! Jodie added abruptly, which caught Alex off guard, Now Jodie is flipping her dress up leaving her with a two piece and ran to the water like a child. Oh no! Here we go again!, I said, reminiscing the time when we went to Antipolo and Jodie wanted to drink at Cloud 9 Rest Bar. We just did that in an impulse when my parents were asleep, thinking I was sound asleep too in my bed.
Jodie threw pebbles on my window to wake me up and I slip through the back door and I got away with it. Her parents were on a formal engagement at a certain club then. Jodie's mom and dad are one of the riches couple's in Manila. They live at Forbes Park with four cars, two of them were Jaguars. With a mansion, swimming pool and mini entertainment room like the cinemas on malls. They also have a mini bar and a music room. I remember the time when I once played a guitar there and it was an amazing room full of musical instruments I could ever imagine.
So, come on! Let's swim! Jodie pulling my hands together. I had no choice, so, I stood up and took off my dress left with my bra and panty. The dress was uncomfortable anyway. The water is cold but it's good since the weather is humid. It's also wonderful to the feel letting the fire between us die down a bit. The heat Jodie started is firing me up inside even before she asked me to wear that sexy dress she gave me. Especially seeing her like this, all so sexy, alive and missed. Jodie splashed water on my face, I did the same thing to her, and laughed crazily together. When a wave suddenly came in and slammed us both, I almost drowned. I know how to swim but when it's really deep I get scared to swim or dive into it. Jodie quickly swam towards me and secured her grip of my hand, then my neck and slowly led me towards the shore.
Hey! Are you okay? Jodie asked me worriedly. Yes...ah..uh! I said catching my breath in the process.
I'm fine, now! I added coughing profusely, though I know I drank a quarter of beach water and almost left me choking to death. Let's rest there, Jodie pointing on some bystanders not far from where they are. Look, there are people out there with a bonfire lit! On our favorite spot, under a coconut tree. Guests are heating mallows, drinking wine, Emperador, Gin Light Blue! Jodie and Alex eyes are sparkling with this happy sight and the 5 guests are very friendly and accommodating. Filipinos are always friendly to foreigners 'always'. Though we just look like foreigners, Jodie and I are full blooded 'Pinays' in the heart.
Wait! Jodie said. Alex I wanted to tell you something! What's that? Alex said curiously. Have you forgotten me when I wasn't able to call or message you? Jodie asked emotionally. No, never! I always thought of a good enough reason why you're not able to call or visit me. I missed you so much Jay! I was very sad and felt alone when you stopped communicating with me.
Because I missed and as if lost my very best friend in the whole wide world, you! I was jealous of Ian and then Vern, since I wasn't able to be with you then. Yet I never stopped thinking about you and was very proud when you won awards specially, the Grammies. I was always there when you got sick or even when you had the ear infections. Until now I support you and love what you do, all the way.
Because you will always and forever be my best friend, buddie, gal, soul mate and pal! Alex said bursting into tears for she always wanted to say this for many years, and now she was able to do so and let Jodie know how she really feels when they separated ways after college. Oh Alex! Jodie said unable to think. How sweet of you, really! You know that even if there are many Ian or Vern to come into our lives. They will never come between our friendship and they can never replace my one true friend, love and soul mate. And that's you Alexa, my A! I'm sorry I was so busy I didn't realize you were missing me and was hurting so badly because of me, Jodie said putting her hand on top of Alex's shoulder. It's okay now! Past is past and we can make new memories now that we're together, again? Right! Alex said running away from Jodie...You're it! Ha! Ha! Ha!, Alex added laughing so hard like a kid. Oh no you don't!