CharDawn fic "What If" (Chapter 4. The Offer she can't turn down)

8:30 AM. January 7, 2013.

Dawn was relaxing at their living room playing with her iPad. She was all alone today left with nothing to do. Anton was at work, Jacobo was at school and Ayisha went out with her Lola Cleo. She was playing Logos, it has been months since she last played this.  This game has been her favorite during her Walang Hanggan taping days. Actually, their favorite. Richard introduced her to this game and since then it has been their constant favorite. They would usually play this together as she would always rely on him whenever she’s in doubt of her answer. This time, she is having a hard time figuring the answer alone.

Kung andito si Goma, he could have figured this out kanina pa. If only her subconscious could speak in behalf of her.

 Her phone rang and she lazily picked it up.

“Good Morning, trending queen.” It was Vivian.

“Trending Queen? Good Morning Mare, ang aga mo yata.” She meant it. Vivian isn’t the morning person type.

“Heto maagang nagising kasi may tumawag sakin. At oo, trending ka pa hanggang ngayon. Tibay nung “I-Dawn Zulueta” ayaw kumawala sa trending topic.” Vivian told her.

“Nakakatuwa naman, natulog pa kaya ang mga batang yan?” she said smiling while shaking in disbelief.

“I tweeted na your “Thank You” message, tuwang tuwa ang mga fans! Kaya siguro trending ka pa, ginanahan sa message mo. By the way, what keeps you busy? May ibabalita ako...” Vivian said, she can tell that she’s excited.

“Eto nag re-relax naglalaro ng Logos. Ako lang today eh, Anton left early for work, Jacobo’s in school, Ayisha went out with mom.” She said while tapping her iPad.

“Logos? Akala ko ba yaw mo maglaro niyan ng wala ang ka partner mo.” Vivian asked.

“Wala ako magawa eh, and besides it has been months since I last played this. Eto nga o, hirap na hirap ako kung anong Logo to, I’m sure alam to ni Goma. Anyway napatawag ka?” She answered confidently.

“I’m sure both of you will play that again, soon.” Vivian answered.

For a moment Dawn was confused. “Soon? Why? Another guesting? She asked.

“No not yet. But, how would you like to be his wife again?” Vivian asked her back in a playful way.

Dawn was astonished. But how would you like to be his wife? Her mind voluntarily omitted the word “again” as if it was the way it should have been.

“Teka Mare, ang bilis naman ng Star Cinema, I thought after elections pa. I didn’t expect as early as now may pre prod na?” She asked as she put her iPad down and straightened her position.

“Okay, Mare this isn’t the Star Cinema. Remember when Goma said he will do a movie for INC and he will play the lead role?” Her manager asked.

“Uhmmm… Yeah? Tapos?” she managed to utter. She still can’t get it.

“The producers called me up just this morning. They need a partner for Goma’s character. As in they need a wife for Goma’s character and while watching GGV last night the producers thought it could be you. You and Goma were so perfect daw on screen. I mean, I have to tell them that you have always been a perfect pair, eversince. And don’t ever think you’re just a second choice for somebody ha? They were actually in search for somebody para I pair kay Goma, turned out ikaw lang talaga ang bagay sa kanya… on screen. Told them I’d consult you first and then I’ll call them back once you have your decision.” Vivian explained.

Her mind rattled. She processed everything that Vivian told her.

“So apart from Star Cinema to?” she asked.

“Yeah, if you’ll say yes. I’m sure you’ll say so pero iba pa rin pag galing sayo mismo.” Vivian said wittily.

“Vivs, you know naman kung ako lang, I’ll say yes but, is this something that I need to discuss with Anton? You know I already got his approval for the Star Cinema project and I think I have to get another one for this.” She stated, this time she was actually looking for an advice.

“Mare, Anton has always been so supportive but if you feel there is a need for his consent, then go, the INC producers aren’t rushing you up, kasi actually 2014 pa ito. If you need to think it over, go. Just let me know.” Vivian reassuringly answered.

“Okay sige. I’ll let you know. Bye.”

She put her phone down and breathed deeply. She was excited yet she knew she has to get Anton’s side. He was her husband, afterall.

Her heart skipped a beat. They’ll be working again. She can’t deny the idea thrilled her. She knew that they have this mutual feeling that whenever they are together during tapings or guestings, it never felt like it was about work. It was more of the enjoyment that they felt with each other. His presence would always make her feel alive.

Dahil siguro panay tawa ko whenever I’m with him. He makes me feel so happy and he lets me forget the rest of the world. That whatever we do… it’s just me and him. Yan siguro ang sinasabi nila na may sarili kaming mundo.

She can’t even explain nor put it in words but clearly her strong attachment to Richard is undeniable.

She was still in her deep thoughts when she heard her phone again. She picked it up and almost was at loss for words when the screen displayed the name of the caller.

It was Richard.