It was still too early to sleep.

8:00 PM, it says. Too early to call it a day. Especially that I'm out of the country.

I sat up and stared at my jacket hanging in front of me. I looked down on my clothes.

I'm wearing my jogging pants and a plain gray shirt.

Without second thoughts, I put on my red jacket, grabbed my phone and wore my sling bag and got out of the room.

I went to the elevator and pressed ground floor.

The lobby was as immaculate as it was just how it looks like in the internet.

I sighed and thought that I will never get to be as rich as the owners of this hotel since I don't have the same charm and knowledge in the business field.

All I can do is admire and enjoy it to the fullest.

I asked the receptionist for a guide in their country to get to my targer destinations when I saw Peter oblivious to his surroundings.

Peter was even whistling to an odd tune with his hands inside his jacket's side pockets and his eyes roaming around the entire lobby, probably thinking where to go.

He was in his laid-back outfit with his gray jogger pants and red hoodie. He has his bullcap to perfect his appearance of a typical teen who found comfort in his little world.

Wishing that he didn't notice me as I did to him, I thanked the receptionist in charge and sauntered towards the main entrance, my head hung low as I  pretended to read the guide.

"Oh, hey, Miss Antion!" I heard him exclaimed as I walked past him. "Hey, Miss!"

I played deaf to his musings and quickened my pace. I could hear him running along.

"Hey. hey, wait up!" I heard him yell attracting the attention of other people.

I decided to slow down and sighed.

"Geez. Bakit ang bilis mo maglakad? Hindi mo ba ako narinig? I was calling you awhile ago!" Peter complained and stopped to catch some air.

"What the hell do you want?" I asked and crossed my arms over my chest. "In case you don't know, I'm heading somewhere important."

"Miss Antion. A moment of silence please." Peter said and placed his index finger on my lips to refrain myself from speaking.

I stared into his eyes and nodded quietly. It's no use if I complain anyway.

"You forgot you proposal earlier. And I'm sorry if I offended you awhile ago." He said in his most sincere tone.  "I was just awed by your reactions and it's my first time in the longest time that I was able to encounter a funny human here in Singapore."

I frowned at his explanation.

"Funny? What am I? A clown?" I retorted and raised an eyebrow at him.

"I didn't mean it that way. Funny. In a positive note." Peter said and I glared at him again. "Basta. Mahirap iexplain. I just want to apologize for the way I acted earlier. May I invite you tomorrow for a tour around to compensate your mishap with me earlier? "

"First of all, my family name isn't Antion. It's Antonio. Second, if you were a little nice a while ago, I might have been able to present our company's proposal without having to  prolong or extend our meeting just like what we are doing now. Third, I already have my own tour guide to assist me tomorrow. " I said. "Fine. I accept your apology. But I have one favor to ask."

"Shoot." Peter grinned and I was once again, almost swooned by him.

"Let me present my proposal tomorrow evening instead. I don't want to disappoint my boss by not relaying the real reason why I'm here for." I said in finality.

"Sure, sure. But let me treat you instead. I never let a woman buy for my food." Peter nodded and his grin got even wider when I agreed.

I was about to oppose his suggestion but decided against it knowing he will stood his ground. I just nodded and without saying goodbye, I spun on my heel and started to head out to the  garden of the hotel instead of going out tonight.

I needed fresh air to clear my thoughts.

Suddenly realizing the strong internet connection of this hotel, I pulled out my phone and checked if my cousin is online.

Thankfully she is. Her messenger rang and after three rings, she picked up her phone. I switched it to a video call and was greeted by my twins with their faces all filled with chocolate icings.

"Mmmyyy!" It was Olga who first noticed me and as soon as Oliver heard it, he faced me and shouted his hello.

"Cuz! Musta ka dyan?" Louisse exclaimed and grinned. Her chin and cheeks were also painted with chocolate icing and I laughed seeing the three of them looking funny.

"Miss you, 'mmy!" Oliver said and licked his finger after he touched the chocolate cake.

"I miss you, kids!" I exclaimed and puckered up my lips and I heard the twins' giggled and did the same. "Ayun, cuz. So far, oks pa naman." I sighed when Louisse took hold of her phone. " Kumusta ang mga bagets? Wag mo masyadong pakainin ng mga matatamis yan. Mahihirapan ka magpatulog dyan. Wag mo kalimutan pagtooth brushin yang kambal ha."

Louisse rolled her eyes and mimicked my instructions. "Opo, Mommy. Ano ka ba, minsan lang naman makatikim ng cake ang mga to. Ako bahala. Worry no more. Mag-enjoy ka kaya dyan! Teka, napuntahan mo na ba ang Bugis Street? Madaming murang damit dun! Punta ka din sa Marina Bay Sands! Sobrang ganda dun! Nakakamiss magtravel! "

I smiled and nodded." Bukas, yang mga yan ang destinasyon ko. Susulitin ko ang tatlong araw ko dito. Bakit kasi hindi ka gumala ulet. Wala namang pumipigil sayo. "

"Parang hindi mo naman alam. Focused ako sa career ko ngayon. Saka na pag sobra na ipon ko." Louisse answered and winked." O sya,  baka ubusin ng mga batang to ang cake. Baka hindi na makatulog ang mga to. Ako na bahala sa kanila. Kero ko na to. "

I grinned, thankful to have her." Salamat cuz. Goodnight and ingat kayo dyan ha. Chat mo ko pag may prob which is sana naman, waley. Love you, cuz. "

"Goodnight, 'my! " The twins said and waved goodbye followed by their flying kiss. Louisse did the same. "Night, cuz! Ingat ka dyan!"

I smiled and turned my chat off. I started roaming around the place and took some shots of the lovely flowers and the place itself.

Once satisfied, I returned to my room and set the alarm for the next day before going to sleep.