over a year later…

At someone else's wake Papa is holding court, surrounded by a giggle of duster ladies (w siopao pearls) hanging on to his every word. Like Hugh Hefner for the geriatric.

For someone who claims to be antisocial, he's awfully charming towards the 'young ladies.' ;)

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Your Papa looks so good! He gained some weight na. Your Papa's so handsome.
(Yes Maam, yes he is. *beams*)

Tito you're blooming! Are you in love?
(I shoot him a strict look. My arms akimbo.)
(He holds up his hands, warding off the compliment.) Oh no oh no!
(Then he looks at me and grins. Ay sus ah.)

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At the mall, walking towards the 5th floor restaurants,
Papa: Everybody say to me you're looking so pretty.
Me: Everybody told me you're looking very handsome!
Papa: Linoloko ata tayo no? Hyuk hyuk hyuk…