SNOW’S POV
"Ito na ang listahan, Snow," my mother said in the morning, handing me a couple of dollars and a note while smiling apologetically. Kakauwi nya palag galing sa night shift. "Please double-check that you have everything, okay? Ayokong bumalik balik ka dahil lang may nakalimutan ako."Tumango ako, assuring her as being the obedient daughter I am. "I've got you, mom, don't worry.”She sighed and murmured, "Kung may oras lang ako para mag grocery shopping..."I grinned at her, "It's fine, mom; don't worry, ako nang bahala dito," Hopping on my motorcycle, sinuot ko na ang helmet ko bago nagdrive paalis.The sky was clear outside, as the hot sun blazed from above, glaring down on anyone who dared to step outside and get roasted by the heat.buti nalang at nakalong sleeves ako para di makasunburn.I double-checked the list my mother had given me. Itlog. Chicke, gulay, prutas, and a few snacks are on the mTumakbo ako papalapit sa kanya, pushing past a few people who appear to have bathed in cologne. He had his hands in his pockets and his face was expressionless at hinawakan ko ang kamay nya.Nabigla sya sa ginawa ko, "What are you-" he exclaimed, surprised.I instanlty leaned in at bumulong sa kanya,"Please don’t act weirdly. Pretend to be my boyfriend," Strawberry guy, as I call him, stares at me blankly, at tinginanan ang mga lalaking nakatayo sa likod ko. Napansin ata ng mga lalaki na hindi ako kilala ni strawbery guy at sinabing, “Hindi, miss, mukhang hindi ka nga kilala ng lalaking to-" the second guy began, but was cut off. "Do you have a problem with my girlfriend?" Strawberry guy raised his eyebrows, cutting his sentence off. Nabigla ako dun kaya I masked it bago pa man nila ako mabuking. Thank goodness ang bilis nyang maintindihan ako!“Sure ka? Girlfriend mo sya?” They kept mocking us. I looked at Strawberry Guy and told him to do somet
Ako lang ba to o biglang lumamig ang paligid? With that glare, I feel like I'm going to freeze to death! Oh, no. If I could only match that glare… "Yes, I am Snow. It’s already written on my nametag. At bakit mo naman natanong?" I retorted. Napangisi na sya. "The name isn't right for you; it should be something like Stupid." My eyes widened at that comment. 'You-' "What's your favorite here?" he interrupted me before I could even say anything else. "What?" Tiningnan ko nalang sya nang hindi makapaniwala. Nang hindi ako makasalita, napasinghap sya. "I thought you were just stupid, turns out bingi ka rin pala." He scoffed. "Stupid, I'm asking which flavor you think is the best." Tinanong niya ulit. I clenched my fists and smiled my phony smile. I have to endure it. He came here as a customer after all. Hindi ko nalang pansinsin anong sinabi nya. I replied, "Chocolate chip ice c
What in the world have I gotten myself into? Ano ba tong pinasukan ko? I’m dead. I’m not even exaggerating. I’m literally in trouble. “Are you sure about that?" he inquired at tumango nalang ako. "Then turn around, walk away, and stay as far away from me as you can," he said. I came to a halt at that point, knowing exactly what he meant. "Wait, are you making fun of me? Gusot mo akong umalis?" Tumango sya at napakurap kurap ako. Mayroon ba syang puso? How heartless of him. I couldn’t help but laugh at that, wiping away my feigned tears. Tiningnan nya ako na para bang baliw, "Bakit ka tumatawa?" he asked, quite alarmed at my state. "You're going insane." Yes, I really am. And I don’t bother hiding it. "Oo, you do realize I'm going insane just talking to you?” I responded. “Are you finally happy, looking at me helplessly? Strawberry guy, seryoos ako. Important ang trabaho ko dito. You don't
“Oo, at itatapon ko to mamaya,” Sagot ko sa kanya. "Tsk. Do what you want with it, but how dare you hang up on me earlier. Return to the store later by 1 p.m. Kuha mo ba? Don't expect me to take care of all of the customers today." He threatened. I rolled my eyes. Is that how you request a person? Where are this person's manners? I feel like I’m losing brain cells just talking to him, “Then say please. Kung gusto mo talaga akong pumunta dyan,” I said, not backing down. Napatahimik sya at ngumisi ako. "See? You couldn’t. I don't care if you fired me; hindi na ako babalik sa shop na yan kahit anong gawin mo. How did you even get my phone number?" I inquired. I could hear him scoffing, "You're just playing hard to get, aren't you? That's fine. Huwag ka ng bumalik, stupid." Pagkasabi nya yan ay tinapos nya na ang tawag. I was taken aback. He couldn't possibly do it. I'm not sure what the deal is with that guy. H
A familiar-looking woman was rushing toward us; despite the time we'd been apart, mom and I recognized her immediately; her blonde hair and emerald green eyes, as always, gave her away. Si Tita Maggie! "Maggie!" Mom exclaimed, both women embracing each other as if they were in the middle of a scene. Napatawa ako, my nerves calmed by the sight of Tita Maggie. Nathan regarded them both with interest as they exchanged pleasantries. "What have you been doing all this time?" Mom asks, crossing her arms in front of her and acting irritated with her friend. “Hindi mo man lang ako tinawagan at inupdate sa lovelife mo!” Tita Maggie smiled at her apologetically, "I’m sorry, Evy, I was just busy traveling around the world with Martin," said her sweet voice. "And you didn't think of telling your best friend about any of this?" Napaangat ng kilay si mama. "I'll make amends." Ngumiti lang si Tita Maggie, knowing mom was jo
Tumango ako, hindi sigurado kung anong sasabihin nya. Ihing ihi na talaga ako. Ang pogi nya pa man sana…"Good thing I managed to talk to you alone here.” Sabi pa nya, “I'm Luke, by the way, Hannah's brother if you happen to forget my name," he introduces himself, flashing me a cute, boyish smile.Gusto kong sabihin na oo, alam ko pangalan nya…..my eyes know handsome people…I suddenly blush, realizing what I'd thought. I'd admitted he was handsome, and I looked down, my hair covering my flushed face. "Nice to meet you," I said hesitantly."Nice to meet you as well," he replied. Biglang tumahimik, and I could tell we were both grasping at straws for something to say.Being the idiot that I am, bigla ong sinabi kung anong gusto kong sabihin. I blurted out the first excuse I could think of, "Anyways, talk with you later. Kailangan kong umalis... Bye," I say quickly before rushing past him.After a few turns, when I'd calmed down a little, I chastised mysel
Oh, so now he’s bringing that up? Ngumisi ako sa kanya, "First and foremost, wala akong intensyong bumalik sa shop na yan, thank you very much," I mentioned. "And second of all, Hinahanap ko ang banyo, nalito ako, at napunta rito.""Banyo? Are you stupid and couldn’t find it yourself?” He clicked his tongue at that, mocking me. “It’s not my fault that his house is enormous, Mr. Hudson,” I retorted, calling him by his last name. He sighed, “You know what? Pumunta ako dito para mapag-isa at magpahinga. Take a left turn and open the farthest door from here," And with that, he turned to look back at the scenery, giving me one last glare.Gusto kong manlaban pero narealize ko anong sinabi nya. Turn left, he said. Was he giving me directions? I recall turning right earlier…As much as I want to irritate him more, I don't think I can argue well right now; all I have is sarcasm. Umalis nalang ako at snunod ang kanyang mga sinabi at f
I cast a glance at Strawberry guy, er, Eion, who was eating in a corner and not paying attention to anyone."Um...yeah?" I replied hesitantly, beginning to sweat nervously. Wala ko pa nasabi kay mama na umalis na ako sa trabaho! She shouldn't figure it out! Hoping for Eion to cooperate, my mom's attention was drawn to Eion now. "Oh, ikaw pala ang nagmamay-ari nung ice cream shop, iho?” Eion turned to her at napatango, making my mother smile warmly. "If you don't already know, I'm Snow's mother. In any case, thank you for looking after my daughter. I wish you the best of luck with your business.""Yes, Ms. Waterstrings. Thank you very much. I'll make sure she's taken care of." Eion replied, his gaze fixed on me. Napahinga ako ng malalim, hoping he wouldn't tell my mother everything."You can refer to me as Aunt Eve." Mom stated and Eion gave a nod. "Okay then, Aunt Eve." Don't be deceived, Mom! That man is so h