SEE YOU IN HEAVEN [FANTASERIES #2]

Chapter Seven: Burden

CHAPTER SEVEN

BURDEN 

"Malayo pa ba ang uuwian mo?" He asked when while I'm walking in the middle of the parking lot, but basically speaking, we're walking.

"Not much." I answered. We finally reached my car. I used my remote keys to open it, and afterwards, I stopped in the mid-way and looked around. It's already late so people around are few, especially in the parking lot.

I faced Casper. "I'm going home."

He smiled. It's a lop-sided smile and his dimples appeared. "Hatid na kita, Hon."

I almost scoffed upon hearing it again. Why is it so hard for him to call me by my name? Sumama ba sa kabilang buhay ang kalandian niya?

"How gentleman." I said. I opened the door of my car, and deposited my bag inside before facing him again. "Do you need anything?"

"You."

I stilled but a sarcastic smile appeared on my lips. A nostalgia found me again, and I felt some rage inside of me. I don't know but hearing that kind of thing is like a switch. I want to ball my hand into fist but I just couldn't. Casper doesn't know a thing and he's just being...a flirt, which I wish I'm right.

"Really huh?" I asked.

"Hindi pa naman ngayon." He shrugged. "Umuwi na tayo. Gabi na." After he said that, he yawned and avoided my gaze as if he doesn't want me to see it.

I was confused. "Are you...sleepy?"

He grinned. "Yup."

I shook my head. How weird. He's hungry a while ago and even asked me to buy his food, now, he's fucking sleepy? How weird this ghost can get?

"I'll get going now. I'm tired." I said that and turned my back on him. I didn't hear any response but a short chuckle.

He didn't move from his spot so I opened my car once again...and I was about to get inside when I paused. I know, curiosity kills, and I'm not a fan of being one. I just don't want to take risks anymore. I'm so tired of it, but thinking of Casper, and him being alone...I'm curious.

I faced him again, and when I saw his face, his usual amusement while looking at me is so evident like he's just waiting for me to do this any moment now. Sumingkit ang mga mata ko.

Is he tricking me? Ah, he did.

"Curious?" He teased while his arms are crossed.

I made a face and sighed. "Will you be..." I shook my head. It's not a right question to ask. Of course, he will not be okay. From the very start, it's not okay. I know how that feels. "Where are you going to stay?" I asked instead.

He smiled. It's like a confirmation of what he's waiting for. "I'll stay in the funeral until the burial will be held...I have foods there, and I have a place to stay for a while, so basically, I'll be okay, if that's what you want to ask."

I blinked upon hearing it. Was that too obvious on my face?

He walked towards me, and pat my head. He leaned a bot so our faces will be leveled on each other. "Your eyes speak for you, Babe."

I pushed his chest. "You dumb fuck."

He laughed. "I'll send you home, before I'll go back to the funeral."

"I can take care of myself." My forehead turned into a knot. I just don't feel like it. I can sense sarcasm in his offer. I don't know but that's what I always feel since then.