"Adah, are you okay?" Eury asked me.She was in front of me, and we were currently in the canteen."You've been staring off into space since this morning. What happened between you and Taniel last night?" she asked.I just shook my head in response.When I woke up, Taniel was no longer by my side. He had gone home earlier because of an emergency.He should have woken me up and said goodbye. I wouldn't have been angry.I let out a sigh.How important was that emergency of his that he didn't come to class today? He was absent because of that damn emergency.And I miss him!Why didn't he even say goodbye to me?Am I already his girlfriend for him to inform me?But we don't even have that, I sighed again."Adah, the can," Eury interrupted my thoughts.I looked at the can in my hand, realizing that I was squeezing it tightly. I threw the can on the table and stood up."Hey, I'm not done eating yet, Adah. Where are we going?" she asked, standing up as well."Stay, I want to be alone for a w
"ARRRRRGGGHHHH!" I screamed and threw everything I could get my hands on."Adah, baby, open the door. Let's talk," I heard Dada's voice from outside my room.I packed my things and quickly left my room. I caught Dada waiting outside the door."Baby," he said, but I just glared at him."I HATE YOU, DADA," I grumbled and angrily descended the stairs.He used to give me everything I wanted. He spoiled me, but now he can't give me what I want."Baby, come on, let's talk first. Don't leave me," Dada pleaded as he followed me down the stairs."Don't follow me!" I said in frustration."Look, I'm sorry, baby. It's the first time I've given in to your sister's request. I always put you first," he said.I stopped descending and looked at him."Why? Why, Dada? You know I can't be with her. I can't control myself," I said."But she wants to be with you," he said again.I shook my head at Dada."I don't want her near me! And I don't want to stay here with her!" I said.I continued descending. I wa
"Ouch!" I groaned as I woke up because my head was throbbing with intense pain.I lay back down because it felt like my head was about to explode from the pain, and I also felt dizzy.What happened last night? How much did I drink? I remember drinking in the living room. And wherever I drank, that's where I usually sleep. This is the first time I didn't sleep in my usual drinking spot.I tried to recall what really happened to me last night, but I couldn't remember anything.I placed the pillow over my face, hoping to go back to sleep, but suddenly I heard a knock from outside my room."Adah, it's me. Are you awake? I can't open the door, can you open it for me?" she shouted from outside."Eury, I want to sleep more. My head hurts," I shouted back."I know, that's why I brought you some soup for your hangover, bitch!" she yelled back sarcastically.How did she know I drank last night? Oh, I don't want to think about it. It just makes my head hurt even more. Despite feeling dizzy, I go
I avoided looking at Taniel."Eury, I want to be alone," I said and lay down.Turning away from them, I felt Eury stand still, and I heard his footsteps as well."Let's go, let's give her some time to think," I heard Eury say.I heard the door close as they left."Eury didn't even say that Taniel just left," I whispered to myself."Why did you miss me?" - Taniel.I was taken aback. I quickly looked at where the voice was coming from and was shocked to see Taniel smiling as he leaned against the wall here inside my room."Why are you here?" I asked him.He shrugged, "I miss you," he said softly, but I heard it.I was stunned by what he said because it sounded like a melody playing in my ear, saying "I miss you."I remembered what happened yesterday, how he approached me just to get to Atarah.I couldn't believe him."What did you say? You miss me? What the hell! Are you kidding me, Taniel?" I scolded him."You deceived me yesterday, and now you're telling me you miss me today?""Why? W
I was already in front of our classroom with Eury. I was about to turn the doorknob when it suddenly opened.I locked eyes with Taniel, but he didn't show any signs of recognition as he stared back at me."Thanks, Taniel," Eury said playfully, entering ahead of me without even acknowledging my presence.I didn't react and simply entered the classroom abruptly."Ate Adah," I heard Atarah say, pointing to the seat beside her, but I didn't return her gaze. I went straight to the middle and sat beside Eury."Ate, can I join you for lunch later?" she asked.Someone suddenly appeared behind me, but I ignored them.Atarah was my classmate because I had taken a year off due to an accident that happened before. I spent almost a year asleep in the hospital."Ate Eury, can I join you for lunch?" she cutely asked Eury.I gave Eury a disdainful look, but he remained unfazed."Sure, Atarah," he cheerfully replied to my sister.I sighed in annoyance.When she saw that our instructor had entered, she
"Adah, wait," he shouted as he pulled me back. I felt embarrassed because of what I did; I must have pushed him too hard.I quickened my pace to distance myself from him. When I couldn't see him anymore, I stopped.I ended up here in the old building. No one uses it anymore since the Business Administration building changed.I sat on an old bench and looked at the entirety of the old building.Does anyone still use this place? It doesn't look too old yet, why did they close it down and replace it with the Business Administration building?Out of curiosity, I decided to enter our former building.I was about to go in when someone suddenly stopped me, and when I looked, it was Jerwin holding onto my arm."Shhh," he whispered, pulling me discreetly to the side of the wall and hiding.I suddenly heard footsteps coming from inside the building, and it seemed like they were leaving.I was about to take a peek, but Jerwin stopped me."Love, can you get rid of this building as soon as possibl
Jerwin supported me as we walked towards our canteen. He narrated a part of my past, specifically about our friendship, even though I couldn't remember it myself."I remember when I got into a fight, and you were the one who finished off my enemies because I had to go to the bathroom," he said, laughing.I laughed along as we walked. Everyone we passed by looked at us, but we didn't care about them or their whispers."Why are they together? Does he remember his best friend?" I overheard a fellow student whispering on the side."Don't mind them," Jerwin said."I don't care about them," I retorted, sounding grumpy and snooty, and I winked at him.He grinned and messed up my hair, so I scowled at him."Come on, JJhay!" I complained.I didn't know why, but while I was hugging him earlier, I remembered the nickname I used for him, JJhay. I was the only one who called him that because Jerwin's full name was Jerwin Jhay Buenavista."Oh, my G!" Eury exclaimed when she saw us and heard my last
"We're here," he said, and I looked at the place he was referring to, a bar.We left the province because he said he missed the bars here. I, being foolish, tagged along. He didn't mind, as he knew I was upset with him."Let's go inside and get drunk," he said and went out.I followed suit and went out with him. He seemed familiar here as I saw him engage with the men waiting outside."Long time no see, bro. It's good to see you here again," one man said.I glanced at him briefly. His arms and neck were covered in tattoos, and he looked cool."You have a companion," another man remarked.I also glanced at him. He was the opposite of the first man, with smooth skin that seemed even more beautiful than mine. We locked eyes, and I engaged in a staring contest with him. My flirtatious nature was at work.I didn't back down; I just flipped my hair at him and entered the bar first. He was annoying, not showing any signs of jealousy.Once inside the bar, it was dimly lit, and the lights were
Ate let my straight hair down. She was busy fixing my eyelids and lightly applying blush on my cheeks."I'll put those earrings on, alright? It'll enhance your beauty," she said.I nodded slowly and didn't complain. I wasn't used to wearing jewelry on my body. I feel uncomfortable with those things. I don't know why.She smiled and then applied pink lipstick to my lips. I parted my mouth and closed my eyes."Finished. Stand up, lady. Let me see the result," she happily said.I grinned and gave her a confident aura. She winked and clapped."You look really beautiful," she exclaimed.I looked at the mirror to see myself. I wore a red sleeveless dress that suited my fair complexion. With a smile, I gently touched my face and couldn't believe what I saw. Only a few things were done by Ate, but why? It seemed like I became more beautiful."Yes, I am beautiful!" I exclaimed and winked.She handed me her black clutch bag."It matches your outfit," she said with a hint of joy.I accepted it.
I slowly got uncomfortable with his presence. "What brought you here?" I sheepishly asked. After he called me, I immediately said goodbye to Benjie and Lavly. Though they seemed puzzled, they allowed me to leave. Actually, Benjie even drove me back to Manila. I'm really thankful to them for trusting me, at least to some extent.He just shrugged off my question. I carefully placed my bag down and approached him. "Where's Pa?" I wryly asked. A tray with snacks was already set on the small, fragile table between us."I'm glad you're here! I just need your company tonight," he muttered. I rested my elbow on the armrest of the sofa and messily ran my fingers through my hair."You need me tonight? And then what am I supposed to do there?" I skeptically asked him. He was wearing tokong-shorts and a fitted white polo shirt, resembling a model from famous magazines."Be my date," he casually replied."Why me? I have a lot to do right now. You're insane," I said through gritted teeth.With his
"You're late." I almost swallowed all my saliva when he started speaking.He pretended to sit on the mahogany chair and it was obvious that he had just arrived. He was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a necktie and black slacks. His physique was even more pronounced. He looked at me seriously from head to toe.I raised an eyebrow."Have a seat! Why are you late?" he coughed.I avoided looking at him and quietly sat on an empty chair.I glanced at him again and rolled my eyes. He silently read the menu placed on the table."What do you want?" He glanced at me. I stared intensely back at him. A smirk played on his lips."You disappeared for days! Just when I was about to take a break, you show up." I added irritably.He slightly loosened his necktie."I just wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten about you." His response was cold.I sighed."Can we stop? It's not really my fault, right? You're the one who claimed that I did something wrong to you, right?" I answered sharply.
The next morning when I opened my eyes, I immediately felt a headache. I sat on the edge of the bed and massaged my temples.I didn't know what time I fell asleep last night. When I woke up, I already felt the headache.I redirected my attention to something else to ease the pain a bit.Earlier, after we ate, Manang gave me a paracetamol. I took it and immediately drank it.Afterwards, I took a walk by the beach to at least sweat a little and alleviate the burden I was feeling.I found out from Shara that Xahel left early for Manila. She said he had a lot of paperwork to take care of and projects scheduled for this month until the fourth month.I couldn't understand why he left so suddenly. He only stayed for a day. Maybe he lost interest after seeing his ex!I also contemplated teaching him painting every weekend! I'm not really sure about it?But how can I back out now when I promised him that thing? He might get even angrier at me and make things more difficult for me."Zhanea, how
"What's your drama there? Why do you need filters and effects?" I said. The corner of my lips slightly lifted.His mind seemed like a video, so chaotic! The other day, he said he liked a girl who didn't like him back!We're walking along the shore now. He looks frustrated. His hair is messy, and his face is slightly scowling."She's pestering me!" he muttered.It's already eight in the evening, and the moonlight is our only source of illumination on the path we're taking."Huh? She's actually beautiful. As a sign of courtesy, couldn't you just talk to her?" I almost got nervous with what I said. I even emphasized it. It's like damn.He raised an eyebrow and gave me a stern look."What?" he asked, pretending to be innocent."Do you want me to repeat it?" I said.He sarcastically glanced at me."Shut up your mouth," he muttered.I raised an eyebrow and shrugged. When I got into his car, I glanced briefly at the girl. I saw her wiping her cheek.At that moment, I felt like slapping Xahel
I took a deep breath and raised my hand. It's getting a bit numb from the four hours of painting.I'm lying down on the hammock now, feeling the breeze brushing against my skin. Eventually, I lowered my hand from its raised position.I just wanted to enjoy my vacation and paint, but why did that guy have to come here? Hasn't he forgotten what I did to him? Huh? That was last week, for crying out loud. He has quite the memory.I closed my eyes, trying to let go of my worries caused by the cold wind. Well, also the view.I'm just really thinking about what Xahel said! Yeah, what's wrong with us having a meal together? But when we meet, all of that turns into a fight.It's also my problem, being clumsy like this. I don't want to add more problems with him, especially if it's about the woman he's with.It's hard to be jealous! I'm not used to having enemies. I may be talkative, but I don't know how to catfight. That would be embarrassing for me.Especially since I'll be a teacher. What wi
"In the next morning? I had a long sleep. No sound of cars and no neighbors shouting!The only things you can hear and feel are the cool breeze and the sound of waves on the shore.I held my head. It doesn't hurt anymore, unlike last night. Maybe it was just a migraine.I got up from my bed and walked towards the window. I pushed the curtain aside and partially opened the two windows.The blue ocean greeted me. The sun was beautifully positioned above, and a few fishermen were sailing in the distance.I smiled peacefully and took a gentle breath. It's such a really good start to the day. I rested my elbows on the windowsill and let the wind play with my loose hair.A wide smile appeared on my face as I glanced below. But before I could close my mouth, I couldn't help but be surprised.Under the shade of a coconut tree was a handsome young man. He was looking seriously at the accompanying woman. Every movement of his jaw and lips was like a hair-raising melody.I closed my mouth and sl
If that is how fast the world rotates? The journey of the day was also easy.I've been back and forth in the Echavez family mansion! I'm just grateful and Xahel didn't mess with me.I learned from Shara that one week she was on vacation with friends!Is that how he really is? No goodbye to me and if I go home? Don't know the right day and month! The world just revolves around itself.I also found out that he used to be Xahel's friend! But when they had each other's lambs he stayed away.I would have asked her about it? But don't. I don't want to care. Atleast I'm not kidding Xahel! So my brain is peaceful and there is no variety of thought events today. I wish he had been there for a long time and he would never remember my fault with her! That's okay!I turned around and followed the couple. We are here today at the rest house they bought in the lagoon. The wind is fresh because it is the beautiful sea! There is no vehicle in. No to poll! Yes to Fresh. Kidding.Thanks and they though
"I'm Xahel Royce Echavez. And you are?" He said while lifting the edge of the lip."Zhanea!" My answer is heartbreaking.He was even more sorry."You're suffering from a rare disorder!" I scolded and shook her."Really? Then prove it, Baby!" She was waking up.I want to rock her with this paint brush I hold! Then we could encounter each other. He pulled me over and never finished eating. My jaw dropped before I could speak he immediately suspected me. Its still tight in my arm."Go ahead!" I will invite him.We are here today in front of their infinity pool! After he hugged me earlier he brought me here.He sat in the non-cement chair and then whistled."Paint of me, baby. Paint!" He was a scout.She convinced me to paint for her! According to me I pay for everything I did wrong to her! Whack what!"Don't try to run away from me again!" He said after I took my left foot.I nodded at him. His strength to be able to concentrate ha? Proud that he is, what?She was weak in front of me.I