Torn between two events

Angelo, me, and Zennia at BMW Club 1 Party at The Embassy, The Fort

I was so looking forward to watch The Da Vinci Code this Friday night because I get to watch it for FREE. It was a movie premiere that was sponsored by our valued client, Prestige BMW. Come Friday morning, I got to talk to my contact in BMW Philippines (BMW Phils. Head Office) who informed me that we are also invited to the Club 1 party that same night, which all along I thought that only the editors were invited that's why my boss confirmed us to the DVC Premiere of Prestige BMW. My contact from the head office expressed her hopes that we would go to the party even if we have to go after the movie premiere. I asked Zen how long the movie would take so I would know if the time would permit. She said it lasted almost 3 hours when she watched it. Damn... I went to my boss and informed her of the situation. She told me that she has to be at the movie premiere because it was the first event that she committed to and that her presence is expected by our other contact there. She saw the troubled confused expression on my face and she laughed at how torn I was with the situation. She told me to think about it and come back to her when I have made my decision. I went to the advertising "aquarium" and thought about it. I can't just leave Zen to go alone at the party because as senior AE I have to introduce her to our contacts in BMW Phils. and I have a pending transaction with BMW Phils. If I go after the movie, I am sure that I will feel too tired to go partying at Embassy. I guess I have no choice but to go to the Club 1 Party, I thought. I went to my boss and told her of my decision.

In fairness, I thought, at least I was able to party and go home early. The movie hasn't finished when Zen and I went home. I was exchanging text messages with my boss updating each other on what's been happening to the events that we went to. And, I was able to bring home this cool shot glass that was served with what they call, BMW Drink. It was made of plastic and has a tiny bulb at the bottom that lights up when two metal pins are touched by liquid. Cool, huh?!