With the tone he used to speak down to me in this shop, Hindi ko maiwasang mainis. Okay, kailangan ko ng mahabang pasensya. Snow, You need to be patient. "Thank you for your time this afternoon, sir. What exactly do you want?" Tinanong ko ulit gamit ang mas masayang tono, trying to hide my rage. "Strawberry ice cream," he demanded. He squared his shoulders as he crossed his arms as if he despised the idea of having to speak at all. Iniwasan kong mapairap. Customers who are impatient are a real pain in the neck. And he requested strawberry, which is unusual for a guy to like... Guess may iba’t ibang tipo talaga ang tao. Hinayaan ko nalamang to at nagsimula nang gawin ang kanyang order. "Do you want it topped with anything? Any add-ons?" I inquired and realized I had forgotten to ask in a polite manner. "Uhm, Sir," I clarified. He scowled as he shook his head no. "Just the plain one."
“Oo nak!” she yelled in excitement, almost bouncing her head from too much nodding. Mom's contagious smile infected me at this point. Sa pagkaka alala ko, si Tita Maggie ang bestfriend ni mama evr since kinder pa ako. Napangiti nalang si mama "She deserves to be happy after such a long time since her husband's death. And what makes it even happier is that " She trailed off, creating a suspense atmosphere. "Is that? What mom? Tuloy mo lang ma!” I said, eager to know it. I was desperate for an answer because I didn't want to wait any longer. "She has asked you to be her bridesmaid, Si Nathan bilang ringbearer at ako daw ang kanyang maid of honor!" She was ecstatic. Oh..I've never been a bridesmaid before, so this will be my first experience. "Wow! That sounds amazing!" I exclaimed, knowing how important it must be for my Aunt. "Kailan daw ang kasal ma?” Tanong ko pa.” "Next month na, nak.”
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 m
Tumakbo 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