Chapter 5

"Hey! Are you mad?" 
I don't know why he seems mad, I mean he's always like that but it's different now. We are here in the mall, looking for paintings and until now he still ignores me. What did I do to him? I'm just following him, maybe later he will suddenly leave me here, it is difficult to commute because of the traffic.
I was surprised when he suddenly stopped, so I almost bumped into his back causing me to stepped back a little. He turned around and looked at me with his brows furrowed and I looked back at him nervously.
"W-why?" I asked nervously. I don't know why but my heart is beating so fast right now.
"Nothing." My face heated when he suddenly intertwined our hands. "Don't stay away from me, you might get lost."
I looked down on our hands. "I-I'm not a kid and I can take care of myself," I said in a low voice of mine.
"Tsk!" He smirked a little but I saw a small smile of his face.
"You smiled so... you are not mad anymore at me?" I asked, staring at his handsome face.
He suddenly changed his facial expression from soft to serious face. "I'm not mad and I'm not smiling," he whispered.
"Are you sure? You're not mad at me? Then why are you so mean to me earlier in the morning?" I asked him.
"Who wouldn't be annoyed if the door of your own room was locked by someone there? Then my key is still in the room."
Oh! I don't remember that I locked the door last night, or maybe I just didn't notice that I locked it? So, it's means, on the couch he slept? I feel sorry for him. I didn't know! I hope he just knocked or called me to open it. I'll just take it back.
I pouted. "I'm sorry."
"Whatever!" He turned his back on me but still holding my hand, he pulled me with him. 
We stopped when we got to the painting store. We entered and I was amazed at the beauty of the paintings. This is... Wow! I mean, this is my first time going to a place like this, full of amazing paintings. They seem to have a story, well, that's what I'm thinking right now.
We bought four paintings, two for the living room and two more for the bedroom. I paid for the two and he paid for the other two.
When we arrived at his condo, we didn't bother to rest. We immediately installed the paintings. That's right! We are. I told him we needed to get a man who knew how to put up the paintings, but he wouldn't listen to me. I sat on the couch and took a deep breath after we put two paintings in the living room.
"Stand up. Come on." He said while still forcing me to stand up.
"Later. Can we rest for a while?" I closed my eyes and leaned my back on the sofa.
He sighed. "It's up to you. Don't eat ice cream later. I won't give you an ice cream." He turned his back on me and walked away.
"Are you blackmailing me? Huh?" I stood up and go in front of him to face him.
His brows furrowed. "Maybe." He smiled and then pinched my nose before he left.
"Aish! I want to throw you out of the window do you know that? You are really annoying!" I shouted.
He really wanted to tease me all the time. He is so annoying! I just helped him put up two more paintings in the room because I jave no choice. I love ice cream for fvck's sake and I'll do anything for it. Besides, I can't buy an ice cream outside, my money is about to run out. I need to save up.
"Just put it here," I said while pointing to the small painting I wanted to place.
"Why there?" He frowned.
"It's better here. Then what do you want, put the big one here? Not compatible," I said while pointing to the surface of the headboard.
"Fine, you decided it," he said, no choice. We also put another one and it is close to the door. After that we ate our lunch, the one I cooked earlier.
When the night came, we did nothing but to rest. We just finished our dinner before we take a shower. I used the shower inside the bedroom and he used the shower near the kitchen.
"Sleep now. Don't think too much, so that you can fall asleep quickly," he said before turning his back on me and he also turned off the lights.
"Yeah, you too. Goodnight," I whispered before closing my eyes.
"Goodnight."
The next day, he said he would cook for me, and he said that we should study together later when we got home. So, from time to time I looked at my wristwatch, eager to go home to his condo. I admit I am excited! It's a good thing that the last professor was absent. I couldn't say goodbye to my friends either. Besides, I also noticed that they were in a hurry, like there was an emergency.
"I'm home!" I excitedly shouted as soon as I entered. I already have a spare key. He gave it to me yesterday before we put the paintings in their place.
"Taste this," he said when I entered the kitchen. I stopped when I saw him wearing an apron and suddenly smiled out of reason.
"Why are you staring at me and smiling all of a sudden?" He asked confusedly.
Husband material, huh?
I just shook my head while still smiling before approached him and taste the adobo he was cooking. It tastes good. It's delicious.
"It tastes good. Let's eat!" I sat on the chair first. He dropped two plates on the table and then got the viand for us. He also put a rice on my plate so I suddenly smiled again. I think he noticed that because he looked at me and smiled a little before shook his head.
"Thanks," I said before start to eat and after that, he told me that he also cooked some pancakes.
"Let's eat the pancakes later, later for a snack." I suggested it. "I'll do the dishes," I offered before stood up and he just nodded.
Habang naghuhugas ako, hindi ako mapakali, because I feel like someone is watching me. I washed my hand first then turned around. I was shock when I saw my chef. I sighed and approached him. This is just Luke. By the way, it's just the two of us together here. I forgot.
"Why are you standing there and why are you watching me?" I asked when I was in front of him, I also wiped my hand.
"Nothing. Is it bad to watch you doing the dishes like you are living here with me?"
I shook my head. "No, it's not."
"Good. I can watch you whenever I want." The side of his lips rose and then slowly approaching me
My eyes widened. "W-what are you doing? Stop."
He didn't answer instead, he walks fast towards me causing me to stepped back until I bumped into the edge of the center table here in the kitchen. Oh my god!
What is he going to do? What is he thinking? Huh? My heart beats faster. My eyes widened when he moves closer to my face. Is... Is he going to kiss me?
But, he suddenly straightened up and raised his right hand to show up to me what he was holding. That was his phone.
"I left it here," he said before leaving the kitchen.
"W-what was that?" I deeply sighed and disappointedly finish washing the dishes. Aish! It makes me crazy! Why the hell did I even think that he's going to kiss me?
When I entered the living room. I saw him sitting on the couch while smiling and busy typing on his phone. His books and notebooks are lying on the center table. I frowned. He stopped doing his schoolworks just to chat with someone? Unbelievable!
I sat down next to him and put a pillow on my lap before rolled my eyes in the air when he laughed so loud.
I have also started studying. He also put away his phone to get started. We spent some time like that, not talking, of course so we could focus on our studies. I looked at my wristwatch to check what time is it. It's already 3 pm.
"What merienda do you want?" I asked when I looked at him.
"Pancakes, that I cooked earlier." Maikli niyang sagot. I nodded and went to the kitchen to prepare our pancakes and Juice.
"Here! You can eat." Ihid my belongings first in the bag and put them in the bedroom. When I came back, Luke was already eating so I sat next to him and ate as well.
I also open the T.V, planning to watch Netflix. He didn't say anything so I think it is okay to watch. I looked at him and he looked at me too so, I gave him a small smile before I turned my eyes back on the T.V.
It's so boring. Even as we watched, I was still bored. I want to create a conversation with him, but how? I don't know how to start a conversation with him.
"Luke," I looked at him slowly, I'm also fidgeting with my fingers. What's that? I feel nervous, I'll just ask.
"Hmm?" He hummed when he looked at me, he also raised his eyebrow.
"Can I ask you a question?" I bit my lower lip after I asked that. Wait, isn't that a question too. I asked him if I could ask? I'm already asking.
"Sure! What it is?"
I sighed and pouted. "Have you ever gotten... nude photos from someone?"
His brows furrowed and took a deep breath at the same time. "Yeah. Why are you asking?"
I shook my head. "Nothing! I wonder how they do that? I mean, aren’t they shy of doing those things?"
"It's their choice. You can't do anything about it." He shrugged.
"Yeah, you're right." I just watch again and focus on it.
What I was thinking, I didn't even know why I asked him that. But on the other hand, I also think about that sometimes. Why are they doing that? What if their parents find out? Aren't they ashamed that many people can see that?
Before, someone message treize and that someone asks him if he would like to see some photos of her. Treize didn't reply yet but the girl sent photos of her naked body already. We don't know what to say back then. It's just... nevermind.
The next day again, we went out together to go to our University. He looked at me and he rolled his eyes at me, I just chuckled. I told him that he should take me to the University and take me home as well.
"Don't forget about what I said. Just wait me here later and go home together." I said as I smiled at him.
"Fine! How many times do you want to tell me about it, huh?" He said, getting irritated.
"But before we go home, Let's go to the Amusement park. And then, let's just eat to the nearest restaurant there. Okay?" I said as I taking off the seatbelt on me.
"You likes so many things," He said while waiting for me to get out of the car.
"It's okay, I also like you." I went out of the car and didn't wait him to answer. Besides, he might be late if he stay for a little more time.
Even if he's rude or mean to me everyday, I don't care because he is so handsome even if he's annoyed or mad.
Some of my blockmates greeted me when I entered the room, they're nice to me since the first day of school. I saw Claire, scrolling through her phone. I tap her shoulder so that she could see me that I'm already here.
She hid her phone immediately and simply smiled at me. "H-hey! Y-you're here," she said, stuttering.
"Yes. Do you have a problem? You look pale today," I told her.
She just shook her head. I didn't speak of her a little more because our prof. suddenly came. She's so weird now, she isn't like that. I think she has a problem or maybe, she's sick because she's so pale.
Until the end of our all classes, I told Claire that I'll go first because Luke was waiting for me outside, and she just nodded and smiled before hug me.
I'm walking so fast when I saw Luke not that far, he looks so bored and ready to leave me. So before he'll do that, I ran as fast as I can.
When I was in front of him, he just looked at me and shaken his head a little bit. He went in the driver seat so I just went in the passenger by myself. I really thought that he would open the door for me. We didn't talk for the whole ride until we reached the amusement park. I simply rolled my eyes at him.
"One more rides, please!"
I'm forcing him to allow me again to take one more rides but he's so heartless. He said that I should stop and rest but of course, I don't want to. It's been a year since a came at the amusement park like this, that's why I'm so excited. I pouted and crossed my arms in front of my chest.
"Just one more rides," I whispered. "Please?"
"We've ridden all the rides here! Aren't you tired?" He asked annoyed.
I shook my head. "I promise, this is the last, I want to ride there again, eh. Promise! Promise! Please?" I raised my right hand as a sign that I was promising.
He took a deep breath and suddenly stood up. Obviously stopping himself. "Fine! Last. After that, we will go home. Okay?" I smiled with sparkling eyes then nodded.
I pulled him over to the Ferris Wheel and bought two tickets. We went in and sat down, it was slowly rising because there were people on board.
I looked around. For all the rides, I like the Ferris wheel because when you are at the top, you can see the whole place even the distant buildings, you will see it. Then the air, it feels good. I feel like I have no problem, I feel like I'm flying, I feel like I can reach the stars.
I took out my phone and started taking pictures around.
"Let's take a picture, Luke," I said we did take a lot of pictures and the pictures were nice. Even though I was smiling while Luke had no reaction on his face. I just shook my head.
Maybe, this is one of the most memorable memories in my college life. Especially that I'm with Luke.
When it was over, I was so happy, it was like we were dating. I got in his car and leaned back in the passenger seat. I don't know why Luke doesn't speak or even talk to me, he just looks at me from time to time. I just ignored him because I suddenly fell asleep.
I'm so exhausted!

Book Comment (320)

  • avatar
    Neumae T. Alberto

    napaka ganda nito Ang wag basta2 maniniwala sa tao kung kasaktan kalang

    05/09/2023

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    Aishan Mae Tagari Peña

    I'm in a relationship and today when I went to the mall to help my mom with shopping I just stood there like a technological zombie texting my significant other. I walked around with my head down most of the time and jut maneuvered out of people's way with my peripheral vision. I'm very loyal when it comes to a relationship. When I make promises I'll keep them, and I despise people who break their vows. I believe a person is only as good as their words, and if they commit actions

    11/08/2023

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    MeloKevillyn

    amei

    10d

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