Yannie Ace RuizI was startled when my cellphone suddenly rang loudly while I was in the middle of choosing vegetables in a supermarket. I took it out of my pocket and smiled when I saw Josh's name on the screen."Hello?""Have you arrived home? Why haven't you texted or chatted with me?" Josh's opening question when I answered his call."I'm not home yet. Mom asked me to stop by the supermarket to shop," I replied to him."Who are you with?" he asked again."Just me," I replied. I heard him exhale deeply on the other line."Sorry," he said softly."Huh? For what?" I asked, furrowing my brow."For not being able to accompany you. Sorry for being so far away from you," he replied heavily.I took a deep breath before speaking, "Come on, it's not your fault if you're far away from me. So you don't have to apologize," I replied, biting my lower lip. "And you? Is your practice over?""Not yet," he replied simply."How late will it be?""Maybe we'll finish around 8," he said.I
Josh Rain MontezI sat tiredly on the bench during our water break at practice. I reached for my bottled water, took a sip, and then grabbed my cellphone. I checked the time on it, 6:06 p.m.I knew Yannie had told me she'd just message me once she got home. But because I missed her and wanted to hear her voice, I couldn't resist and called her again."Love really does strange things," Ramil commented, shaking his head at me."You're right about that, Bro. Every water break, you just want to talk to your girlfriend," Byron added."Do you think we should also have girlfriends?" Ramil asked, which made Byron burst into laughter."No way, Bro! Whatever happens, let's not be like our friend here. More chicks, more fun!" Byron said causing me to stand up because they were being too loud."Hello, my yeobo! Are you home already?" I quickly and excitedly asked Yannie as she answered my call."Hello?" But my smile immediately vanished when a man's voice answered me."Who is this?""I'm
Yannie Ace RuizI don't know how many minutes I've been staring at the screen of my cellphone, patiently waiting for Josh's name to appear there. Since earlier, all I've been doing is intermittently staring at my cellphone, hoping Josh would reach out to me."How are you, Yannie? Still no message?" Jenny gently asked me as she approached, accompanied by Ivory and Veron. I glanced at them and responded with a soft, sad shake of my head.Ivory let out a deep sigh and embraced me. "Don't lose hope. Wait for him," she reassured me."Ivory's right. Maybe he's still upset, but it's gonna be okay. Give him some time to cool down," Jenny added.I recounted to my friends the argument Josh and I had last night when he suddenly showed up and punched Kris. I told them the details of our disagreement, which ultimately led to our breakup. After Josh declared in front of me last night that we were breaking up, I couldn't speak. I couldn't even move to follow and stop him from leaving because it
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Yannie, are you really sure you don't want to see Josh yet?" Ivory asked me as we sat at the back."Yeah, Yannie. It might be better if you see him now," Veron added."Maybe later. He might still be angry with me. And if he sees me before his game starts, he might not be able to focus," I replied gently to my friends."That makes sense," Ivory agreed. "Wow! This school is so beautiful. It must be fun to study here! Especially with so many handsome guys around!" Ivory exclaimed excitedly while looking around and glancing at the guys she saw."You're always looking for handsome guys," Veron chuckled."Too bad Jenny's not here! She would surely be happy to see all the handsome guys," Ivory laughed.Josh's game hasn't started yet. Many people are still arriving and taking their seats. While I listened to Ivory and Veron chatting next to me, my eyes couldn't help but focus on Josh. He's not with Ate Aika now, as he's already with his team on the side. Ate Aika is tal
Jenny DelsarioI let out a deep sigh after finishing setting the food on the table. I glanced at the dishes I prepared and smiled to myself. A moment later, my phone rang with a chat from Ivory.Ivory: Girl! You're missing out! There are so many handsome guys here! Damn! I'm not sure if this is a school or a hiding place for handsome creatures!I chuckled at Ivory's message. It felt like I could hear her voice as I read the chat. When it comes to these things, she and I always see eye to eye. I also felt a twinge of regret for not being with them. I've been waiting for this day for days, but unfortunately, I couldn't join them because I had other priorities.Me: I don't believe it! Where's the picture?! Show me!I replied to Ivory, and moments later, she sent me a stolen picture of three handsome guys watching the game together.Ivory: There you go! Drool with envy! (laugh emoji)Me: You're really making me drool, Girl! Can you send more pics, please?Ivory: No more. My eyes wi
Yannie Ace Ruiz"I'm sorry, I can't join you anymore. I just sneaked out from work, so I need to go back," Ate Rica told us."Your job or me?" Josh asked Ate Rica."Of course, my job. You're just my cousin," Ate Rica replied to Josh, which made all of us laugh. "Girls, I'm sorry, okay? I'll make it up to you next time," Ate Rica said with a smile."No worries, Ate Rica. Take care," I replied with a smile."I'm leaving too," Ate Aika said with a smile, then she glanced at Ate Rica. "I'll go with you, Rics.""Sure!" Ate Rica replied to Ate Aika. "Bye, guys!" they bid us goodbye and left."So, what now? Do we have somewhere to go? Any plans?" Ivory asked one after another.Josh hinted and then spoke, "Um... I was hoping to borrow Yannie from you guys," he said, which made me turn to him."Huh? What do you mean? I can't leave my friends—""Don't worry, Yannie! Byron and I will take care of your friends. We'll escort them," Ramil interjected with a smile at me, then he glanced at
Veron Velaz"Let's just drop off at the nearby mall. So we can just stroll," Ivory whispered to me as we followed Ramil and Byron."That sounds good," I agreed."Sigh. Josh borrowed Yannie from us. But it's okay since they don't always see each other. It's a shame Jenny isn't here, so the three of us could hang out now. It's still early," Ivory chattered, glancing at her watch. "5:45," Ivory read the time from her watch."But won't we be too late getting home? It might be traffic here in Manila, and we might have trouble getting a ride," I said to Ivory."It's okay. We don't have classes tomorrow anyway," Ivory replied, nodding gently.A few moments later, four girls approached Ramil and Byron, causing them to stop walking, and Ivory and I stopped too."Congrats, boys!""Congrats, Ramil and Byron.""You guys are awesome!"They congratulated the two with big smiles."Thank you, girls," Ramil said with a smile to the girls."Where's Josh, by the way? Did he arrive at the part
Yannie Ace RuizMy heart continues to beat loudly as I sit inside Josh's car. He's driving, with one hand holding mine. It's as if I'll disappear from his side if he let go of me. Occasionally, I steal glances at him and see the sweet smile on his lips, melting my heart."I know a nice place to eat nearby," he breaks the silence enveloping us."Huh?""But if you have any preference for where to eat or go, just tell me."I hesitate. "I-I'm okay with anything... whatever you want.""Alright," he replies, still with a smile on his lips.After a while, Josh stops his car in front of a simple yet elegant restaurant. I immediately feel hesitant as I look at the restaurant. It seems like my outfit doesn't quite fit in there.Josh quickly get out of the car and turns to open the door for me. Before I can move to get out, he extends his hand to assist me. My heart pounds loudly as I accept his outstretched hand and finally leave his car."Let's go," his eyes gleamed with excitement dur