DATE

CHAPTER 5

"Omo, what happened?" I asked my body guard while rubbing my temples. "My head is killing me!"

He just smirked at me and give me a warm water. "That's what you get from drinking hard liqour. Tsk, ang bata bata pa palainom na." He said.

"I'm at the bar. What am I supposed to drink?! Coke, sprite, yakult?!" He just shrugged at umalis sa sala. "AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION I'M ON MY RIGHT AGE!" I shouted but he just walk like he didn't heard anything.

Due to the tiredness and annoyance that I am feeling towards him I fell asleep and woke up right after I smell the tea. It smells so good.

Where's Eugenia, by the way? I haven't seen her since morning — oh I was sleeping pala because of headaches. Tulog at gising paulit ulit na gawa ko kanina dahil sa sakit ng ulo ko.

I am now sipping on a cup of tea, looking visibly better. The throbbing headache has finally subsided. Thankfully, I don't need to worry about my head.

"Finally some relief, I'm ready to go outside." I said and clapped my hands.

I went to my room to change clothes.

I am wearing white asymmetrical drawstring tank top and blue jeans, my shoulders can be seen and allowing a hint of sun-kissed skin to peep through. The casual yet stylish design adds a touch of sophistication to my look. The denim's deep blue shade contrasts beautifully with the purity of the white top, creating a balanced and visually appealing combination.

In short I look good.

I looked at the mirror to check how do I look, and yes I'm more than satisfied. I looked good with my outfit.

"Takeo, come with me at the mall, I don't want to stay here." I said when I'm done looking at myself in the mirror.

"I'm still eating, can't you see?." He said while munching his food. I didn't know guy can be so bagal as pagong when it comes to eating. I thought, girls lang.

Or is he gay? If he is, I don't care I would like to have a gay bodyguard.

"I can't wait for you any longer, Takeo. Mauna na ako." I said. I don't like it when people make me wait for them.

I was about to leave when he caught my hand and tied it with a belt, It's tight.

"WHAT THE FUCK, TAKEO?!" I shouted, trying to let go. But, I can't.

"You're not going anywhere else, oki? Wait for me." He said casually not minding my glaring eyes. He continued eating while watching something on his phone.

Fuck him for doing this to me. Una si Dwayne sunod siya naman?!

He came back to the sala and removed his belt that is tied in my hands. I was about to punch him when he caught my hand.

"Tara na." He said at naunang lumabas.

Bwisit, bwisit, bwisit.

Is all that I can say in the back of my mind.

Padabog akong sumakay sa kotse at sinungitan siya. Buti na lang naka car kami now and not motor. I can't let my hair to be ruined again by his motocycle.

"Come on, miss sabrina. Loosen up a bit." He said while smiling and vibing at the song. He's even banging his head like crazy.

"What is the song entitled?" I asked, not looking at him.

I can't bear looking at his ugly face.

You know what I feel like the narrator expresses her feelings for a guy who is currently in a relationship with someone else. So sad naman. Hopefully, that won't happen to me. Because, I can't.

"You belong with me," He said while still looking at the road.

I nodded and search it on spotify and add it on my playlist. Taylor Swift wrote this song, ang ganda.

"Where's Eugenia pala? I haven't seen her earlier." I asked Takeo while looking outside the window.

"She's on a date." He said.

"Ano?! Bago pa lang kami dito tapos may date na siya?!" I said while shouting at him. I hold his shirt as tight as I can.

Hindi talaga matatapos ang araw na ito na hindi ako maiinis.

"Ako ba ang kaibigan ni Eugenia?" He asked while he's trying to remove my hands from him.

I let go of him at padabog na bumaba sa sasakyan nang makarating na kami sa mall, without saying anything to him. Bahala siya mag hanap sa akin sa mall.

BWAHAHAHAHA hide and seek.

Where should I go? Hmm. I think I want to have new dress. When I finally choose a store, I went inside and look for a good quality dresses.

Habang nag lilibot sa loob ng store someone poke me. "Takeo?!" I asked. My voice raise a bit because of shock.

"Yes, it's me." He said at nag libot din.

How come he's here already? Paano niya nalaman na nandito ako? Ang bilis niya naman makarating? I choose the store that is far away from people and the entrance, so how — ? Nevermind.

I browses through racks of dresses, my face expressing frustration as nothing seems to catch my eye. I think the alcohol took my fashion sense away from me!

I sigh in defeats. "I don't like any of this dresses." I said while pouting.

Takeo came back and ask, "Finding what you're looking for?" I shook my head as an answer. Takeo glances at the dresses, then looks back at me with a grin.

I raise my eyebrow because of his reaction. What the fuck?

"You know, I think that blue dress over there would look amazing on you." I looked at what he is looking. It looks good, but I am looking for something. His choice is good though.

"Really? I don't think it is." I said. Takeo grabs the dress and holds it up. What is he thinking?

Takeo smiled at me. "Trust me, Sabrina. This dress will complement your style perfectly."

I hesitates but decides to give it a try. I took the dress from Takeo and heads to the fitting room. Wala namang mawawala.

I looked at the mirror. "Woah, this dress suits me." I said at Takeo who is now smirking. "I didn't know that you has taste." Takeo grins at me that made me roll my eyes.

"Because of that, ilibre mo ako." Takeo said at me while smiling widely.

Daig niya pa nanalo sa lotto.

"Yeah, whatever. Hanapan mo pa ako." I said at kumuha ng cart. I want more dress.

Marami siyang kinuhang dress with different color. May red, green, pink, white, black and many more. May a-aatend-an ba ako na evening event at yun ang kinuha niyang dress?

I don't care though as long as I look good wearing those dresses.

When he stop browses the dress rack we went to the cashier and pay for it.

"15k?" I whispered to myself. Never na ako babalik dito, ganito pala kamahal dress nila.

"'Di mo afford?" He asked. I glared at him at nilabas ang card ko.

May company kami, that's it. I won't be entertaining any question.

Pagka tapos ilagay sa paper bag ang binili ko naghanap na kami kung saan pwede kumain.

"Parang I want samgyup." I said out of nowhere.

He grabbed my hand at hinila ako papunta sa samgyup. Then humanap na siya ng chair. Hindi pa nga ako sure kung dito ko gusto kumain. Ang why am I even deciding about where to eat eh siya nga illilibre ko.

Pero goods na rin naman.

Habang nag o-order si Takeo using 'my own money'. I texted Eugenia.

Sabrina

Where are you?

Minutes had passed but I didn't receive any message from Eugenia. I shrugged if off at kumain na lang when our foods arrive. Si Takeo ang nag luluto samantalang ako naman ang kumakain.

"Paano ko maluluto lahat yan kung kinakain mo agad?" He asked while his eye brow are furrowed.

"Masama kayang pag hintayin ang pag kain, also ang pangit kumain ng food kapag it's cold na." He glared at me that made me laugh.

Super pikon.

"Are you sure you won't turn that meat into charcoal?" I asked while still eating the meat.

"You know, I've mastered the art of samgyupsal. It's a serious skill and it's important." I laugh because of what he said and took a picture of my plate.

I stop taking a picture when someone stops at our table. It's Dwayne and Francine. Are they on a date?

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