The Moon On Watch (On Going)

Dinner

CHAPTER 41 

ENZO'S POV

Time flies so fast on weekends than on weekdays. It feels like an hour within that two-day break.

We were five minutes early today and I was glad I woke up early than I expected. As we sat down on our seats, Cynthia was comfortably talking to Fia. I watched them.

Syempre sinabi niya. A voice at the back of my head whispered.

My thoughts were interrupted when Mr. Castro walked in and greeted everyone. He checked the attendance and after that, he started the discussion. It might be a little creepy but my eyes seemed to be automatically land on Cynthia's back while she was sitting next to Eusaff.

As the other students were paying attention to Mr. Castro, I almost jumped on my seat when my surname was mentioned in the class.

"Mr. Villanueva." Mr. Castro called out.

I sat up properly as my classmates turned their heads towards me as if I did something wrong. I ignored their stares then settled my attention to the teacher in front.

"Sir?"

"Are you with us?" He asked.

"Yes, sir."

"Kung saan-saan ka kasi nakatingin. Parang yung atensyon mo nasa iba."

He smiled at me, slightly. I sighed deeply and my eyes scanned the room as several pairs of eyes looked at me. As soon as Mr. Castro continued his discussion, their attention was back to him as if nothing happened.

The whole day was tiring as usual. It seemed like unending quizzes and recitations in every subject. Besides, examination day is coming, and had to stay focused on only one thing. Study.

It was our last subject today when Cynthia and I were sitting next to each other as we discussed our activity that we had to work on for 2 months. Honestly, I was almost done with it and wanted to tell her.

But this activity was the only reason why we are close.

I was never like this. Too soft and weak over a girl.

Ever since my parents saw how broken I was, they have reminded me to only focus on my studies and our business.

Thankfully, my mother, Aling Maria, and my two buddies were there to comfort me. However, my father was there as well.

During my miserable times, he made me work for Tita Clairence's restaurant as a waiter for 2 weeks straight. To clear my mind. If I have turned down his offer, he would've made me stop going to school and waste my time crying over someone.

I knew my dad suck at being a father to me but at that time, I couldn't help thanking him for telling me what I should do. His conditions worked.

I easily moved on and forget what I was miserable from. I met a lot of people and learned to work my ass off in my job.

And right now, I hope my feelings for Cynthia wouldn't be a waste.

"... pagkatapos nito, last question nalang yung sasagutan and ayusin lang konti tas print out na." She smiled at me a little. She looked so determined to finish this activity and for my part, I didn't want to finish it yet.

"Hmm. Mukhang ang aga naman natin matapos." I exclaimed while crossing my arms over my chest, leaning against the support of my chair.

"Ayaw mo non? Para makapag-relax tayo."