Snippet #2088841

As soon as he stepped away from Kate’s door step, he heard a familiar voice calling out his name. With much enthusiasm, he quickly turned towards her and received her tightest hug which he returned. He was really glad to see her. Just a moment ago he was just reminiscing how things were in the past and now she’s actually there. He can’t seem to grasp how odds can quickly turn around.

"I missed you most of all I have to say. Strange even though we're in the same state for college."

Philip missed her too. It’s been a month since the last time they saw each other and her statement made him ponder. He asked himself why they are not able to spend time together. As soon as Philip entered college, he became preoccupied with women; neglecting the people who matter most. He would always spend time in bars after class “socializing” and “casual drinking”; adhering to what his wants. Moreover, he doesn’t realize that this is causing the distance between him and Kate.

“I missed you too, Kate. You would not know how much.” He said with a smile as he let go of her from his arms. “Now is the best time to catch...” as he was about to finish his sentence, he was interrupted by man who had just entered the door.

"Baby, I have to say I am pretty lucky most girls pack 7 bags extra. You just have-" The man paused."Oh I thought everyone would be-"

Kate quickly turned and spend down the stairs while Philip followed. It was the first time Kate brought a male “friend” at the cabin. He didn’t know to react when saw the man on the lobby. He noticed that Kate’s parents were also down the stairs and somehow he noticed that they share the same expression.

"Mom, Dad, Phillip...this is my boyfriend Jace. I kind of invited him to stay with us." said Kate.

“Boyfriend” Philip thought. He gave Jace a condescending look, looking at him from head to toe. As soon as Kate gave Jace a quick Kiss on the cheek, for some reason Philip’s chest tightened. He can’t seem accept the current situation yet he tried to keep his cool and acted as if everything is normal. Also, he noticed that Kate’s dad can’t digest what his daughter has just announced. Like her dad, Philip wanted a drink too but stopped the urge.

"So.....?" Kate said with a raised eyebrow hoping to know what was running through his mind to cause such an expression.

Philip pretended not to hear her. He slowly walked towards Jace and took one of Kate’s bag from his hand which Jace reluctantly released from his grasp. “I’ll help you with that.” Philip said. “It’s nice to meet you, Jace” he said with a sarcastic tone. “Kate sure has a lot of surprises” he continued. “Come, I’ll show you where to put these.” he eyed him and went towards the stairs urging Jace to follow.

Maddie was watching all along from the sofa she was sitting on. She can’t believe that Philip is being impetuous again so she walked up to Kate and Laura and greeted them. “Hi Laura and Kate” she said as she gave each of them a tight hug. “It’s been awhile, I’m so happy to be here.” she continued. “Don’t mind that. We know Philip; he’s just being his normal self - acting without thinking” she chuckled.

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Philip gently placed the bag on Kate’s bedspread. “You can place the others here.” he said. While Jace was about to put down his own bag. Philip quickly interrupted him. “Your room will be the one across the hall he said.” pointing to a room next to an open door which Jace inferred was Philip’s room.