Tilting the Hourglass

Chapter 7

I heard him sighed, "What?" He asked in confusion.

"Let's meet and make out." I bit my lips on how shameless and desperate I sounded.

I want to take back what I said but I really want to stop caring about other people. Not this time.

My long time boyfriend cheated in front of my eyes, my dad and his family were never happy and proud of me, my mom seemed to replace me in her life and my course. fuck I hate it.

I was trying to be perfect and those happened to my life, Maybe if I stop trying to meet everyone's expectation, my life will finally be kind to me.

"What??" Aron asked loudly from the other end. "Hindi ko kinakaya bibig mo."

My cheeks heated with what he said. I suddenly realized na parang ako pa nagi-invite!

"Dami mong sinasabi! Fine! Edi huwag! I'll ask somebody else!" Pagalit kong tugon.

No response.

then he said with finality, "Okay. Text me your address. I'll fetch you."

"No!" Maagap kong tugon. "I'll drive myself." I can use naman Maggie's car since nasa garahe lang.

"I'll fetch you." He answered in finality.

I sighed and told him my address. I don't usually give strangers my address but since Aron's harmless, I know that I can trust him.

I immediately freshen up when we hung up. My eyes were puffy so I put make up on my face to hide every evidence of my sadness before.

I was putting red lipstick on my lips in front of my vanity mirror when I blinked then stopped.

"Why are you using red? Smudge-proof  ba ito?" I looked at the brand of my lipstick and giggled when I realized that it's in fact, not smudge-proof.

I can already imagine this color all over Aron's face.

I mentally hit myself after. Sure na ba ako sa mga pinang-gagawa ko?

I texted Auntie about my plans but omitted some details. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin na maglalandi ako ng todo. She's pretty liberated pero sobra naman kasi ang gagawin ko. Baka itali niya ako.

Saktong tapos na ako noong mag text si Aron na nasa labas na siya.

I am wearing a satin cami top tucked-in my black lounge pants then I finished my outfit with my mules. Hindi na ako nag-abala pang magbihis talaga since baka akalain niya na nagpapaganda ako for him.

I picked up my baguette then headed out.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw him leaning on this parked car in front. He's wearing a khaki-colored crew neck shirt, faded blue jeans and white sneakers. He's also wearing his famous mischievous grin.

Napansin ko din na may suot siyang white gold na necklace.

"That looks good on you."  I said as I point to his necklace. Matagal ko nang napapansin iyon. Mukhang lagi niyang suot.

"Thanks. It was a gift from someone." He answered playfully.

I nodded. "From a girlfriend, perhaps?" I asked him. If it was from an ex, It would be okay but if it is from a current girlfriend, I would back the hell out.

As much as I want to rebel, I still don't want to be the cause of someone's heart break. I condemn cheating.

Naranasan ko na eh? Bakit gagawin ko pa?

" I don't do girlfriends." He simply said. That was the first red flag. He doesn't do girlfriends. Good thing I wasn't looking for stability. I was only looking for fun.