Tilting the Hourglass

Chapter 4

"So, What's the ruling in this case?" Asked the Professor.

Milo looked up, took a deep breath then answered the question.

I can't follow him because I was too busy thinking who the mystery caller is. Because after that call, He didn't try to bother me anymore.

I mean, with the way I acted? I doubt he'll still call nor even text me.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Serena?"

It feels like I know his voice, I know the person on the other line but I chose to be vigilant, "Pinagsasabi mo? Sino ka ba?"

No answer but after five seconds, He chuckled sexily, Sino ba 'to at bakit nang-aakit?? "You already forgot about me, huh?"

"Gago ka ba?" I answered loudly, My friends looked at me worriedly while sipping on their frappes. "Tangina ne 'to. Paano kita makikilala, Eh ayaw mong sabihin pangalan mo?" I rolled my eyes. "Bobo." Malutong kong sambit.

"Feisty." He answered. "I'm surprised, really." He chuckled again.

"Sino yan?" Mouthed Lynne but I shushed her. Masyado akong invested na awayin 'tong kausap ko.

"Look. If you don't to tell me your name, fine! Mukhang hindi din kita kilala dahil boses palang ang pangit mo na. I don't make friends with ugly people. You're creeping me out. Stalker!" I said through gritted teeth. Then hung up my phone.

Lies. I lied. Paano kong nasabing pangit ang tingin ko sakanya eh kanina pa ako naaakit sa boses niya?

Sino ba kasi iyon?

I was startled when I heard clapping. I looked around and saw Milo sitting on his desk. Kakatapos lang siya gisain ni Atty pero hindi ko napansin because I was too busy reminiscing what happened last saturday.

"Good job Mr. Alvarez! Handang-handa ka na sa law school." Atty. praised Milo. "If you want to graduate, gusto ko ganyan performance niyo." She reminded us.

I nodded half-heartedly. Eh hindi ko naman kaya iyong ginagawa ni Milo. Grabe kaya yan magreview.

After giving us more motivational speech, The prof finally decided to go out.

"Free cut." Lumapit si Lynne sa akin. I nodded at her. Naalala ko na ngayon hindi papasok iyong Prof namin para sa next subject.

I scowled when Trey opened my bag and rummaged through it. I smacked his head and said, "Inuubos mo pagkain ko sa bag!"

He glared at me but was changed into a smile when he found the dewberry inside my bag. He took it out and opened it in front of me. "Gutom ako."

"So?" I raised my brow at him when he took a bite of my biscuit. "Pagkain ko yan."

I heard Lynne stifled a laugh.

Pikon na tumingin si Trey sakin at sinabing, "Gago Serena. Ang damot mo. Sumbong kita kay Maggie. Sabihin ko di ka nags-share ng pagkain." He stood up while chewing loudly.

"Mag sumbong ka." I told him. He went to Milo whie mumbling to himself. He's probably cursing me.

Lynne said in a loud voice. "Hoy boys. Tara unli wings? Ano? Carps?"

Trey immediately went back to us and said in a hype voice. "Pics!" It meant, He's G.

Milo shook his head. "Pass boi. Hintayin ko pa si Amy after class tapos bebe time. Negats. Scoobs."

I chuckled at their words but said, "Go lang."

Lynne linked her arms to Milo's, "Taksil kayo ni Amy. Kayo lang may lakad ah."