Just Fall (Fall Doulogy #1)

CHAPTER 23

“Pumayag ka?!”

Napanguso ako at saka tumango kina Sharmaine at Rona. I told them about what Brent asked me the other day. When he asked me to give him some time.

“Bakit ka pa pumayag?” Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Sharmaine.

“Grabe, Gie. Ang rupok mo!” Rona exclaimed.

I sighed then bit my lip. I don't really know why. Siguro ay gusto kong sulitin 'yong time na puwede ko pa siyang makasama.

“Akala ko ba sinabi mo na aayaw ka na?” Nakangiwing sabi ni Sharmaine.

“Yeah...” I trailed off. “But I just... couldn't say no to what he is asking for.”

Or maybe I just don't really want to say no.

“Pero bakit naman?” Rona asked.

Saglit akong natahimik bago sinagot ang tanong niya.

“Gusto ko lang sulitin 'yong time na puwede ko pa siyang makasama,” mahinang sabi ko at saka nag iwas ng tingin.

“Ah...” Sharmaine trailed off. “Gusto mong mas masaktan,” nakangiwing sabi niya.

I pursed my lips then looked at her. Hindi na ako nagsalita pa ng kahit na ano. I stayed silent and just keep my thoughts to myself.

Gusto ko lang naman maging masaya kahit sa kaunting oras na puwede ko pa siyang makasama. Even in the slightest time that I can be with him, I want to be with him. I want him to be mine even just for that slightest time.

I'll nevermind the pain it will cause me for now. At least I get to be happy. Saka ko na iisipin 'yong sakit kapag nandiyan na.

“Do you have something to do in the weekend?”

Napatingin ako kay Brent ng itanong niya 'yon sa akin. Nandito siya sa room namin ngayon para tumambay.

“Uh...sasamahan ko si Mommy sa hospital sa Sunday,” I said. “It's her check up.”

He nods his head. “How about in the Saturday?”

I bit my lip. Wala naman akong gagawin bukas bukod sa mahiga at kumain.

“Wala naman,” I answered him. “Why are you asking?”

He licked his lower lip then he pursed his lips. I raise my brows at him.

“What?” Nagtatakang tanong ko.

He stared at me for a moment before flashing his smirk.

“Let's go on a date tommorow,” he stated.

Bahagyang umawang ang labi ko at saka napatitig sa kaniya. Nakagat ko ang labi at saka bahagyang nilingon ang gawi nina Sharmaine at Rona ng matunog silang umubo.

“Alis na muna tayo dito Sharmaine,” sabi ni Rona at saka tumayo mula sa pagkakaupo. “Baka nakakaistorbo tayo dito.”

“Umalis na tayo dito. Nakakainggit 'yong may kadate bukas,” nakangiwing sabi naman ni Sharmaine.

I pursed my lips to stop myself from smiling. Sinulyapan ko si Brent na noon ay nakatingin pa rin sa akin at naghihintay ng sagot ko.

“W-what?” Nauutal na tanong ko.

“What?” Panggagaya niya sa akin.

Napanguso ako at saka siya sinamaan ng tingin. He chuckled.

“Ano nga? Date tayo bukas,” he said then slightly pinch my cheek.

I swat his hands away then glare at him.