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Oh wow. Thanks for that. Yes, it will slightly get darker but not that much. Just enough to give you an existential crisis for a second. 😂 But yeah, this is still a romantic comedy so there'll be humour pressed on every chapter. I hope you stick around. 😄

Thanks heap. I had to speak through Damien's voice. That would've been said better but I'm liking how he said it plainly and straightforward. 😅

CHAPTER 7: PLASTIC LOVE BUT IT'S IN DA CLUB The night was windy that evening. Outside, northeast winds were clashing with temperate, cool waters, creating a gusty but inviting atmosphere. However, inside the yacht, the warm, humid temperature was at its peak when Emil and Dan fanned themselves from the lush sweat that dripped from their armpits. Dan’s white polo shirt had smudges of armpit stains that not even bleach could remove, while Emil’s sequined gown made her body all itchy from all

I tried watching this American Reality gay TV show called Finding Prince Charming. Bloody hell, it was a cesspool of differing personalities all vying for this one guy's willy. They were like trying to go for a gay version of the bachelor but the majority are vapid, while some want to have a future as a D-list celebrity. It was hilarious and awkward at the same time. I had to rinse my eyes with mouthwash. But it was a fun watch I'd have to admit.

There's a reason why he doesn't want to kiss Damien. He has herpes. I'm kidding. 😂 No, the answer shall be revealed in chapter 8. After Chapter 8, everything changes. Their lives will never be the same. *maniacal evil laughter*

No, it's Kimchi.

I saw a commercial of this and I was like, they better not be daft about their gossips. This is like love island gay edition all over again.

Aww. Thanks man. How nice you. 😁

CHAPTER 6: PARANIOA The weight of the scuba gear pushed him further down. He paddled his fins for a good second until he could angle himself to reach the surface. "Dis is how you pirst test your scuba equipment. You scoop and dibe. Okey?" said Jerome, the official diving expert on the yacht. There were several people lined up, getting into the proper gear and equipment, who were listening to Jerome’s diving instructions. Every guest in The Kabukiran was a first-time diver. Every

Thanks. I have a Filipino friend who translates what I wanted to say in English to which she'd text me the translation. As for the sauce, she drinks the vinegar sauce in the Tapsilog (the last time we had lunch at this Filipino restaurant) so I'm not sure if it's cultural thing or it's a her-thing. 😂 If it's a her thing, then I guess Albert adopted that behaviour. And as for El Nido, yeah, I visited Palawan last year. I was there for a month. I miss it already, especially the beaches. The beaches are really to die for. Bring me to the beach please... ☹️

Since you asked... This story is complete at around 87k to 90k. I'm rough editing, meaning, adding some meat and bones since this is G.A. and not a publishing house where they squeeze the life out of your story. It's not really needed, but I want to since I'm procrastinating writing Book 2. Haha. The ending won't change. And I like the ending. It made me smile. Out of the crap that's going to happen in this book, the readers will need that. This is around 22 Chapters, with an Epilogue (I've yet to write but the scene is already in my head—I promise *giggles*) that would close up something in the story and will tie into the portion of the plot of book 2, which, ermmm... I have yet to write.

Yes, a himbo: an attractive but unintelligent man, as per the dictionary. Damien's not really an idiot. But goddamnit he acts like one. But he's pretty good to look at, so that's a consolation.

Yeah, he's a himbo. We all love himbo's don't we? Although next episode, you might see him in a different light. And as for the side track, it's very essential to his himboism. We need that side track to establish that he's more than a pretty face... and a sexy bodeh. Maybe he can eat his whole hand. Who knows?

I love the giffy of the yacht. It's very summer-y. And yes, he'll resolve this coming Wednesday's dilemma with the power of lurve. They'll go on a sing and dance montage. 🕺 💃 oh wait... 🕺 🕺.

CHAPTER 5: WHAT YOU KNOW We were aboard the 135-foot luxury charter yacht, The Kabukiran. And the smaller one, The Hiligaynon, was beside our ship, rounding up its list of passengers. We were still waiting for the final guests to be picked up by the chase boat when Albert asked me, "Why are we on this yacht?" "This boat is for the VIPs." "Then why am I here?" "Cause you’re a VIP. Come on, I’ll show you around," I said while carrying his backpack as I motioned for him to foll

Yeah, their chemistry is really something. While I was writing them, in the moments where they're in a sad situation or moment, I was like, "Aww... they just need to hug each other out." Then Damien does something sexual or Albert does something crazy. They're both lunatics in my head. As for the breakfast, yeah, I had tapsilog almost everyday at El nido beach. God, I miss that place.

Yes, he currently buried the jar. Pickling time is 60 days. They'll have awesome kimchi after that. Albert's on a keto diet lately that's why he hasn't taken the drugs. He says it'll ruin his figure. It actually helps since you lose the appetite. What do I know, I'm only partially medicated. Haha. Stay tuned for the next episode... they'll be backstories here and there.

CHAPTER 4: SOMEBODY TOLD ME "Good morning," I said, while having my favourite breakfast to eat at lunch: garlic rice and a sunny-side-up egg with cured beef. Slicing a portion of the meat, I dipped it in the vinegar sauce and grabbed a spoonful of the rice and egg. "Wake up, you sleepy head. Rise and shine." I’ve been watching Albert sleep, waiting for him to get up as I tell him about my surprise. Once he opened his eyes, he grabbed his phone from under his pillow. "What time is it?"

Does the title play a part in choosing a story? Yes. A book titled as "Expialidociousness" that is too strange, and then you read the synopsis that it's about a boring ass teacher in the middle of nowhere... my balls will get neutered from reading it. Compared to a story titled "My Boring Sunday," and then you read the summary that it's about a romantic weekend gone wrong with CIA world spies, North Korea, baby labradors, Eiffel Towers, and renegade gun-wielding nuns involved, and you think it's going to be fun read then yes, the title plays a huge role. The tile is the first hook you have with your readers. More often than not, writers will think of it as an afterthought. Does a particular author attract you to a story? Not really. Do you have some authors for which you will MAKE time to read their story? Yes. There are some who are very good storytellers. Does the amount of reading time available influence whether or not you start or continue a story? Oh yes. 1 million, half a million, 250k, 100k, and 50k stories; I mostly will read stories around 70k-150k depending on the genre. But a single story worth over 150k... I'm sorry, that requires to be broken down into another story. How much does your mood influence whether or not you start a new story? I'm old, so I mostly read stories relating to my age around mid-20s (that's stretching it though unless the plot doesn't pertain to the character's age but the narration) to early 30s or 40s. I've grown past stories about kids in High School. Although, a really really well-written story centred around teenagers will capture my attention. Puppy love and other heartaches for the youngins are not my thing. Although a 16-year-old teen who discovers his puppy love for his teacher and gets teleported into the future to become a 30-year-old who is mentored by his now 38-year-old colleague (former teacher) that focuses on mature themes and lessons about growing up, adulting, and sacrifice, would be an interesting read. Oh wait, that's from the movie 13-going-30. Can someone write this up, please? What factors cause you to stop or suspend reading of a story? [Possibilities include -- Lose interest; story turns dull; situations in a story you don't want to read about; story changes direction so much it no longer seems like the same story at all; too many grammar errors/spelling errors/weird word choices; health issues keep you from continuing; sudden lack of time due to IRL (In Real Life) situations; etc.] The first read in the first chapter I'd know what kind of writer the author is. Most of the time, it's the flow of words, the phrasing, the style of narration, the voice used, or the lack of it makes me stop reading it. If it's a 1st person PoV, the voice of the narrator dictates the feel of the story. If it's a story about a young adult with the writing style of a 50-year-old, I get turned off right away. You'll get a sense of it unless the writing style gets explained. For example, "I've been living for 100 years. I'm a vampire bech." Or, "Time travelling is so hard. Being alive for a millennium while looking like an Instagram star who's 5'10 with perfect, hair, teeth, and 12 sets of abs is hard. Hate me, non-time travelling commoners. Wait, I sound like I'm 12." Does response from authors to comments after chapters encourage you to keep reading? It helps a lot. But I mostly skip the comments section unless I have a question. For example, why was Adam enrolled in 12th grade when in Chapter 8, it was mentioned that he was in 10th grade? Did he skip classes or is this something about to be addressed in the coming chapters? Or was this a plot error made by the author? Questions like that need answers that's why I go to the comment section.

For example this one: The italicised text means it's spoken in a different language. In this context, it's said in Filipino, since the setting is in The Philippines, where Filipino is the official language. The one inside the parenthesis explains it English. Another one: The main character said the italicised words in Filipino because he speaks fluent Filipino despite being white. And then inside the parenthesis explains what he said in English, which I hope made it less confusing. Adding Filipino just adds a bit of reality to the dialogue, since the setting isn't somewhere in the West.

Yes. There are more laughs to come before the intended heartbreak. *giggles*

😂 That jar has kimchi. He's going to bury it and wait 60 days for the kimchi to ferment.

Hahaha. NIpa hut by the sea 😂 I should've named the story after that. And as for the Lechon, I'm also craving it with beer with that sweet brown sauce. *drools* Next week's episode is one of my faves. I hope you get a good laugh out of that.

Thank you. And yes, Albert will be staying in that Nipa Hut for the longest time. Hoping he gets air conditioning at least.

I tasted Red Horse on my holiday to the Philippines and I'd have to say that it was fairly strong. Around 6 bottles and I was already slurring my speech. 😄