Hopelessly Yours by Yosh Episode 92

How does dinner go between all of them?

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Episode 92: 

The day is June 9th, 2024. It’s a Sunday nighttime.

Some people have arrived, and they’re waiting outside the restaurant as more people come. 

Sotsona arrives and exits her taxi to spot Celestyn, Zeren, Hridyanshu, and Yuvin.

Zeren looks at Sotsona in pleasant surprise, getting caught in a trance by her beauty.

He blushes immensely.

Sotsona smiles at all of them, feeling happy to see them.

Sotsona

Line 1) All of you guys look so great!

They all smile back at her.

Celestyn speaks in a genuine manner.

Celestyn

Line 2) You look great as well yourself.

Zeren

Line 3) S-Sotsona! You’re like royalty!

Sotsona feels flattered.

Sotsona

Line 4) Oh, stop. You’re too kind.

Hridyanshu speaks in a calculative manner.

Hridyanshu

Line 5) If you’ve just arrived, we’re still waiting for Nakari, Casimir, and Indazita.

Yuvin checks his watch, speaking in an impatient tone.

Yuvin

Line 6) It’s already well past 8:00 PM. Nakari herself set that time, and yet, she’s late*.

*Refer back to episode 91, line 64.

Zeren speaks in a reassuring tone.

Zeren

Line 7) That’s fine. It’s not like we have anything else better to do than to wait for them.

Zeren

Line 8) Casimir is the one paying*, so I wouldn’t walk in before he gets here. Who knows how expensive this place really is.

*Refer back to episode 91, line 66.

Indazita arrives and walks out of his car to meet the rest of them.

Indazita

Line 9) I’m here, y'all. I’m sure you guys missed me.

Sotsona speaks in a cheerful tone.

Sotsona

Line 10) You look great, Indazita.

Indazita

Line 11) You all look great too. Sorry for being a bit late.

Yuvin

Line 12) Nakari and Casimir aren’t here yet, so you’re fine.

Yuvin speaks in a confused voice.

Yuvin

Line 13) I wonder why Casimir isn’t here yet. As a CEO, it’s integral for him to be punctual for arrivals.

Sotsona nervously makes eye contact with Celestyn.

Celestyn raises her eyebrows in confusion, questioning why Casimir isn’t here yet.

Sotsona makes up an excuse, hoping Indazita will back her up.

Sotsona

Line 14) Wasn’t there a lot of traffic? Right, Indazita?

Indazita senses Sotsona’s tone and backs her up.

Indazita

Line 15) Yeah. What she said.

Line 16) Indazita’s inner thoughts: Or maybe it’s because I passed out the second I got home and slightly slept through my alarm.

Sotsona sighs in relief.

Line 17) Sotsona’s inner thoughts: Thank goodness he backed me up. It helps me cover for Casimir… and Nakari, I guess.

Nakari arrives at the restaurant and exits her car, meeting up with the rest of them.

Celestyn looks at her in shock and blushes (remember that she has a crush on her. Refer back to episode 78, line 89).

Line 18) Celestyn’s inner thoughts: Wow! She looks amazing!

Everyone smiles at Nakari.

Hridyanshu speaks in a playful tone.

Hridyanshu

Line 19) I guess her lateness is excused by how she looks.

Zeren teases Nakari.

Zeren

Line 20) Looks like we’re not the only ones that want a raise.

Nakari playfully rolls her eyes.

Nakari

Line 21) Shut up, you guys.

Nakari smiles.

Nakari

Line 22) I’ll admit that you guys look great.

Celestyn speaks in a timid manner.

Nakari notices her flushed face.

Celestyn

Line 23) You look good. 

Nakari nervously blushes.

Nakari

Line 24) T-Thanks. So do you.

Casimir finally makes it to the venue and exits his car.

All of them look at him in shock.

Sotsona looks at him in surprise along with the rest of them.

Everyone compliments Casimir and he compliments them back.

Sotsona thinks to herself.

Line 25) Sotsona’s inner thoughts: Did he change his outfit last minute?

Line 26) Sotsona’s inner thoughts: He looks even more dazzling than before.

Sotsona smiles at Casimir.

Line 27) Sotsona’s inner thoughts: I guess he wanted to show off for today.

Casimir speaks in a welcoming tone.

Casimir

Line 28) Enough chit-chat. Let’s get to eating. I don’t want to keep you all outside any longer.

They go inside the restaurant and get seated at their table.

A waitress hand them their menus.

Casimir

Line 29) Order whatever you guys want.

Everyone looks around the restaurant in shock except for Celestyn and Yuvin.

Zeren

Line 30) Seriously?! Whatever we want?!

Casimir’s eyes twitch from Zeren talking to him, feeling intimidated by his presence.

Casimir glances at Sotsona and she nervously smiles at him, calming him down.

Casimir pulls himself together and warmly smiles at Zeren.

Casimir

Line 31) Yes. Whatever you want. Even if it’s the most expensive item from the menu.

Hridyanshu and Zeren stare at each other in disconcertion.

Casimir notices their uncomfortable demeanor.

He speaks in a reassuring manner.

Casimir

Line 32) Come on, guys. No need to be so tense. We’re here to relax.

Casimir

Line 33) Will ordering some alcohol ease any tensions?

Indazita jumps into the conversation.

Indazita

Line 34) If you insist, sir.

Nakari smiles at Indazita’s statement, finding his remark amusing.

Line 35) Nakari’s inner thoughts: Nobody asked you.

They order their drinks and food and wait for it all to come.

Hridyanshu speaks in a hesitant tone.

Hridyanshu

Line 36) So, will you really let all of us take the day off tomorrow, Casimir*?

*Refer back to episode 91, line 33.

Casimir laughs.

Casimir

Line 37) It’s quite late already, and I wouldn’t want you all to get a bad night of rest, so sure.

Indazita raises his glass, speaking in an encouraging tone.

Indazita

Line 38) Why don’t we all raise a toast? 

Everyone raises their glasses.

Casimir looks at them touchingly.

Indazita speaks in a passionate manner.

Indazita

Line 39) To Casimir! Who would’ve thunk that our boss’s boss* is actually a really nice guy.

*Since Celestyn runs the main division at Adair as the COO, she’s considered their boss; however, since Casimir is the CEO, he’s considered her boss.

Indazita

Line 40) Cheers to friendship! Let’s get together like this more often!

All of them clink their glasses together, smiling at each other warmly.

Casimir and Sotsona's gazes lock, and they gently raise their glasses at each other and take sips.

Zeren chimes in with a playful remark.

Zeren

Line 41) Maybe even gives us a raise?

Everyone at the table goes silent.

Casimir laughs.

Casimir speaks in a genuine manner.

Casimir

Line 42) Sure! Our business has been doing very well. You guys deserve it. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.

Everyone at the table looks at Casimir in shock, except for Sotsona (she’s smiling at him appreciatively).

Indazita responds in disbelief, not anticipating for Casimir to agree so quickly.

Indazita

Line 43) Do you really mean it?

Nakari is taken aback.

Nakari

Line 44) I’m sure Zeren was just joking.

Casimir continues to justify himself.

Casimir

Line 45) No, I really mean it. You guys are hard workers.

Casimir

Line 46) My sincerest wish for all of you is that you continue keeping up the good work.

Casimir

Line 47) You guys are the reason why Adair has been doing so well. It would be impossible for me to operate without a team this great.

Indazita raises his glass again.

Indazita

Line 48) I think this calls for another toast.

Indazita speaks in an affectionate manner.

Indazita

Line 49) To us! I love this company with all my heart, and I’d be honored to continue working with all of y'all.

Everyone raises their glasses again, clinking them with each other and taking sips.

They continue to converse with each other and eat their food as it gets brought out by the waitress.

Casimir speaks in a curious tone.

Casimir

Line 50) Spill the beans. What’s going on in all of your lives?

Indazita speaks in a boastful tone.

Indazita

Line 51) My daughter just got the hang of walking.

Casimir speaks in a tender manner.

Casimir

Line 52) How precious! How old is she?

Indazita

Line 53) She’s ten months old.

Indazita shows Casimir a picture from his phone, and he beams at her adorableness.

Casimir

Line 54) Wow! Is she your first?

Indazita speaks sentimentally.

Indazita

Line 55) Yeah, she’s been quite the handful. But fatherhood has opened my eyes immensely.

Indazita

Line 56) I feel like I’ve been in a bubble all this time; however, once my wife and I had her, I’ve never felt so happy in my life.

Indazita

Line 57) It’s truly amazing to be a dad. Including all the times she has pushed my buttons every now and then.

They all laugh.

Indazita

Line 58) Her tantrums are even worse now because she’s been teething like crazy.

Indazita

Line 59) She bites practically everything. She bit my wrist the other day and my wife had to pry her off of me.

Indazita shows everyone at the table the bite mark his daughter left on his wrist.

Casimir speaks in a guilty tone.

Casimir

Line 60) Shame on me for never knowing you were a father. I feel terrible.

Indazita assures Casimir.

Indazita

Line 61) Don’t be so hard on yourself. We can get to know everything now about ourselves.

Casimir speaks in an interested tone.

Casimir

Line 62) Alright, well then, are the rest of you guys parents too?

They all laugh.

Hridyanshu

Line 63) That’s only Indazita. Some of us aren’t even in relationships.

Hridyanshu puts his arm around Zeren to tease him.

He speaks in a playful tone.

Hridyanshu

Line 64) Like big old Zeren here, but he’s desperate as hell. So, if you know anyone, don’t hesitate in giving him a heads-up.

Casimir clenches his cutlery in frustration unnoticeably.

Zeren elbows Hridyanshu, feeling offended.

Zeren

Line 65) Would you like a megaphone to announce that to the world?

Casimir tries to calm himself down.

He asks a question to divert the topic.

Casimir

Line 66) So, you’re in a relationship, Hridyanshu?

Hridyanshu speaks in an excited manner.

Hridyanshu

Line 67) Yes. It’s with my girlfriend of five years. We met in college.

Zeren rolls his eyes in annoyance.

Zeren

Line 68) Don’t get him talking. He’ll start blabbering for hours on how much he loves her.

Hridyanshu shows Casimir a picture of his girlfriend to him.

Hridyanshu speaks in a dismissive voice.

Hridyanshu

Line 69) Don’t mind Zeren. He’s just being a party pooper because he’s jealous.

Casimir speaks in delight.

Casimir

Line 70) Wow! You guys look great together.

Hridyanshu gushes from the praise.

Hridyanshu

Line 71) Thank you. She’ll be happy to know about that.

Casimir speaks in a hesitant tone, trying to contain his intimidation.

Casimir

Line 72) What about you, Zeren? Why’re you still single?

Hridyanshu answers in a cocky manner.

Hridyanshu

Line 73) Isn’t it obvious? He’s a loser.

Zeren speaks in an irritated manner.

Zeren

Line 74) Says the loser. I wonder what your girlfriend saw in you.

Hridyanshu gives Zeren an offended look.

Zeren explains himself sentimentally.

Zeren

Line 75) Love is hard. It doesn’t just fall on your lap all of a sudden one day.

Zeren speaks in a somber manner.

Zeren

Line 76) I’m waiting for my soulmate.

Zeren

Line 77) I want it to be like in the movies.

Zeren speaks in a hopeless manner.

Zeren

Line 78) As a result of my expectations not being met, I'm beginning to believe I'm delusional.

Hridyanshu chimes in.

Hridyanshu

Line 79) I can confirm that you ARE delusional.

Zeren grits his teeth at Hridyanshu.

Zeren

Line 80) Every now and then when my expectations are met, there’s always some sort of obstacle in my way. 

Zeren

Line 81) Most of the time, it’s the person being taken, uncommitted, disloyal, etc.

Zeren

Line 82) I don’t know how to put myself out their correctly.

Casimir gives Zeren the death stare.

Zeren looks at him nervously.

Zeren

Line 83) Uh. Did I say something wrong?

Hridyanshu mocks Zeren.

Hridyanshu

Line 84) Uh. Do you even have to ask?

Hridyanshu speaks in a concerned voice.

Hridyanshu

Line 85) Why are you finding interest in women who are taken? Don’t be that way, Zeren.

Casimir puts Zeren on the spot, speaking in a shady manner.

Casimir

Line 86) It sounds like you have your eyes on someone, Zeren. Am I right?

Sotsona looks at Casimir nervously.

Sotsona glances at Celestyn, noticing her smile, thinking that something is about to go down.

Zeren speaks in an apprehensive tone, avoiding Sotsona’s gaze.

Zeren

Line 87) Uh. I guess you could say that.

Zeren

Line 88) They’re off limits, though.

Zeren speaks in a shameful tone.

Zeren

Line 89) I still think I can do something about it. But, deep down, I know that's wrong.

Zeren

Line 90) I can only dream, I suppose.

Casimir looks at Zeren in relief, glad to hear that he’s self-aware that pursuing Sotsona is bad.

He speaks in a wise tone.

Casimir

Line 91) Definitely stick to your morals, no matter what blocks the way.

Casimir speaks in a genuine manner.

Casimir

Line 92) You’re a good guy. I’m sure you’ll find someone sooner or later.

Casimir

Line 93) But, as Hridyanshu mentioned, quit finding interest in women who are taken.

Casimir gives Zeren a serious look again.

Zeren senses Casimir’s tone.

Zeren

Line 94) Got it. Thanks.

Casimir

Line 95) I can set you up with someone. Seems like you could use the help.

Zeren beams.

Zeren

Line 96) Yes! Anything!

Casimir speaks in a certain manner.

Casimir

Line 97) You got it, pal.

Casimir

Line 98) What else is new with you guys?

Nakari

Line 99) It’s not new, but Sotsona should be getting married anytime soon, right?

Sotsona chokes on her drink.

She nervously looks up at everyone.

Casimir gives her a sly smile.

He acts playfully oblivious.

Casimir

Line 100) Really? That’s great news!

Casimir

Line 101) So, who’s the lucky guy?

Everyone diverts their attention onto Sotsona, waiting for her answer.

End of episode.

Author's Note

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