"Okay, I'll go now," he said and kissed my forehead.
"Okay, ingat ka," I tapped his back and hand his coat placed above the table near me.
Nang maka-alis siya, doon ko lang naramdaman ang bigat ng pakiramdam. Mahal ko na ata siya kaya ganito ang naramdaman ko. Really? I don't know that I can still love. I took all the leftovers and put them at the table, and covered it. Nagtaka rin ako dahil hindi dumating ang Grab Food ni Abi, maybe she canceled it.
I took a bath and did my skin care routine, grabe may isang buwan na ata akong hindi nakapag-skin care. Busy at school. I took my laptop to the side and started to make a design plan for my project for next week. It took me two and half an hour before finishing the up touches for the plan. I was ready to sleep when my phone beeped.
From: Rago
Goodnight.
I smiled. A simple text can make me lose my sanity, damn! I was smiling while typing some words that I can send him. Ilang beses ko pang inayos at binura, you must text as a friend din, Emet.
To: Rago
Don't miss me too much, as a friend. Goodnight :)
I bit my lips forcing my urging wide smile not to burst. I covered my face with a throw pillow. Kinikilig parin ako sakanya kahit na nasasaktan ako sa mga narinig ko kanina.
How can he make me smile and hurt me at the same time?
From: Rago
Asa. Sleep now.
The next morning came, I was at school. Nothing less or much happened, the lesson came smoothly. My blockmates were adjusting about me and Abi, some tried to open a conversation with me, but I'm happy and contented having Esther, Abi, and the squad.
I forgave all those people who bullied me, especially Abi. Actually, hindi naman ako nagalit. I never engage in a fight because it is not necessarily to fight back. Violence was never an answer. I was busy preparing for the exams next week, I am here at the library, scanning my notes and facing my laptop for more information.
"I missed you!" Esther hugged me.
I smiled at her. "Na-miss din kita, saan ka ba nanggaling?"
I saw a glimpse of tension in her face but it suddenly faded away. She smiled at me and gave me a peck on my cheeks.
"Busy lang sa school, alam mo na malapit na ang exams. Sasakit na naman ulo ko," she said, in a jolly tone.
"Oo ako din nga, sinisimulan ko na nga para babasahin ko nalang sa weekends," I explained.
She smiled. "I heard na close na daw kayo ni Abi? Is that true?"
My lips parted a bit. "Ah, oo. Mabait naman siya, sinasama nila ako sa gala at party nila,"
She flipped her hair. "Isama mo naman ako next time na may party kayo? Please!" she begged.
"Oo, magpapaalam ako."
She rolled her eyes. "Ano ba 'yan! Bakit kailangan pang magpaalam?"
She looked annoyed. Of course, I need to ask for their permission kasi minsan special gathering 'yun sa bahay nila, I can't just bring someone. Minsan naman ay sa mga bar na for VIP lang, yung may mga malalaking pangalan lang ang makakapasok. The last time they tried to get me in, we got caught.
"Kailangan 'yun, syempre hindi naman ako ang nag-aayos ng mga party nila," I explained.
She rolled her eyes before nodding. "Just let me know ha! Gusto ko rin silang maging friends, plus I missed hanging out with you!"
"Ako rin!" I laughed out of excitement.
She said goodbye before she went to her classes. The class ended well, our professors gave us lighter tasks because midterms are coming so fast. I went to go to the bookstore, I have to buy a notebook and some highlighter.
I went to National Bookstore the to buy some pens and highlighters. I took a yellow-green and blue highlighter and also took three black pens and one G-tec for my exams. As I went to scan the shelves, I took one pad of yellow pad and a red designed notebook.
As I was going to the cashier to pay, my eyes widened when I saw Rago with Mikaela Watson. That's the model! I had the urge to hide at one of the shelves beside me, I followed them with my eyes, still hiding.
Mikaela was saying something that made Rago laughed a little. I gasped, ano naman kayang tinatawa-tawa niya? I carefully walked towards them to eavesdrop on their conversation. I carefully held the things I will buy, not making a sound for them not to see and hear me.
"The dinner was good, thanks," Mikaela told Rago, hitting his arm a little.
"You're welcome," Rago replied.
Mikaela was wearing a nude suit dress, the sleeveless made her looked so sexy and elegant. Her hair was in a messy bun that suits her very well. She looks like a walking fierce barbie doll. She really is a model!
"Nga pala," she said and stopped walking to face Rago. "My birthday party will be on Sunday, my father listed you as my escort, is that okay?"
I gasped. "Ang kapal ng mukha, asa pang tatay mo nag-lista." I rolled my eyes. "Pakialam naman noon sa mga escort mo," I whispered, irritated with her pabebe voice.
