“What the hell is happening?” I whispered to myself as I glanced at my phone. My eyes darted at the window. It was raining cats and dogs, probably because the summer just ended and the rainy season would start. It was by far, the worst season for me.
With the rain pouring hard, classes might be suspended again and I would never get a chance to go out of my unit. My eyes squinted back at the screen of my phone. It had been three days.
Auton would never reach out to me even though I kept on sending him text messages. I sent a message through messenger and texts, I know it was sent successfully, but on my messenger, it says delivered, like he had no plans to open it at all.
As much as I wanted to go to his house, I couldn't. I don’t know if it was right to visit him when I couldn’t even call him, plus I don’t know what would wait for me if I did. Every morning, I look forward to seeing him in school and talking to him, but this storm seemed like it doesn’t want our paths to cross.
Was he mad because I didn’t go to our plan? Or because I didn’t send an update to him? I honestly don’t know. I came to check Tereen’s whereabouts, and I just didn’t notice the time and forgot about everything that we planned because of my worry for my brother.
I messed my hair out of frustration. Clicking his caller ID, I hoped for the best thing to happen. But it went with two...three calls and he didn’t answer. One minute the woman on the phone would say his phone is unattended, and on the other minute would say his line was busy,
I let go of my phone and sighed. Crumpling my white comforter, I groaned and kicked the pillows at my sides. “If you are mad at me, just say so! Don’t be so dramatic and don’t give me such a hard time!” I yelled, throwing one of my head pillows on the wall to let out my frustrations.
I picked up my phone and gave it another shot, only to end up with another failure. I just wish to talk and explain to him! It was not as if it was a big deal! Why was he acting like a kid?!
In hopes that I could stop myself from getting aggravated at him, I slowly walked towards the kitchen. But maybe it was a bad idea because seeing the stove, the high chair, and the table stressed me more than I already am.
It was only reminding me of him! He would always be the one to greet me good morning and cook my breakfast! He even brings me all the essential goods even when I don't ask him!
I opened my fridge, only to see that I no longer have food left in it.
“Why is everything so frustrating?!” I cursed and slumped at the nearest seat. “How am I supposed to forget about that man when I could see him here?!” I covered my face with my hands, confused as to what I should do to talk to Auton when he was obviously ignoring me.
Left with no choice, I grabbed the remaining instant coffee in my food drawers and made myself a mug of hot coffee before I headed towards the living room.
The next day, I woke up as early as I could. Just like what I did the last few days, I tried to contact Auton, but I only got the usual answers from the automated replies on his phone. The only thing I was thankful for is that the weather became better. There was still no sign that the Sun would rise today, but the classes will now continue.
I grabbed the strap of my bag tightly. Today, I should see him. After all the days I endured that I wasn’t able to reach him, I will try to do my best and find him although I am not sure if he will show up.
Most of the students would feel lazy on going out and attending schools, but it was better than nothing. I would like to hold on with the thought that I’d see him today and be able to talk everything out, then we’ll go back to our normal days.
When I arrived at our school, the first thing I tried to do was to look for him in the cafeteria. I could remember him getting his coffee here because he forgets to eat in their house, but I almost got late in my classes and I haven’t seen even his shadow.
At our lunchtime, I came back to the same place, hoping he would be with his basketball teammates but I haven’t seen him with them. It was two in the afternoon when I realized I wouldn’t see him. Maybe he didn’t attend his classes and he was one of those lazy students so, after my last class, I decided to go out and stop looking for him.
I paved my way to the library and gave back the books I borrowed last week, but just when I was about to go home, I saw a familiar black jacket walking towards the opposite end of the hallway while waving his hands. It was that very moment I realized that after all the misfortunes for today, I would still end up with a triumphant smile. He is here! I no longer care if he attended his classes or not, what’s important is that he is here and we could fix our misunderstanding!
My eyes immediately glimmered with hope and excitement when I realized it was him that I rushed towards him, never minding if I didn’t close the library’s door properly.
The only thing that came into my mind right now is that I missed him and I needed to approach him with a hug, explain what happened, and ask him for forgiveness. He was meters away from me, and because he was a tall tree I wasn’t able to see who was the person he was waving at.
But that was the last thing I worried about. With the largest steps I could take, I marched towards him with a wide, hopeful smile on my face, only to be surprised with a sight I never imagined I could see.