Flames and Vengeance (South Series # 1) COMPLETED- To be published

Chapter 2

After that night, we really did pretend like a real couple. We see each other almost everyday, may araw na ngang pinagtataguan ko s'ya, it's slowly processing in my mind what we were doing that time. What surprised me more was when he took me out on a fancy date, it's so formal, like we were real.

I just finish my last class for this week, at isang linggo ko na siyang tinataguan, inaasar na kasi kami ng mga blockmates ko and it's not helping that my sister was curious, too.

From: Kuya Marco Luis Silva

My brother was asking for your number? Do you have a problem?

Ugh! Seriously? Kapapalit ko lang at sila Ate Trish at mga friends ko lang binigyan ko. He might got it from my sister.

From: Alexandro Luis Silva

Dude, what's up? I just read your text, what's with changing numbers? Dahil kay Troy? Riley texted me.

To: Alexandro Luis Silva

Tss, mas chismoso pa kayo. Anyway, pakita ka naman, too busy memorizing muscles, huh?

From: Alexandro Luis Silva

Silly. Sure, I told Riley to book us a flight. I think the best friend needed a getaway. Anyway, Kuya Calix was asking for your number. Is there something wrong? May kailangan ka ba for your school? Should I give it?

To: Alexandro Luis Silva

No need, he's in front of me now. See you soon, doc.

From: Alexandro Luis Silva

Okay, take care, atty.

"Who are you texting?" Calix asked, then got my codal. Kahit ano minsan dala ko, kinukuha n'ya.

"Your brother. Si Xandro, why are you here anyway? I thought, 7pm end ng klase mo?"

"Can't I pick up my girlfriend?" He teasingly asked, then intertwined our fingers.

"Pretend." I corrected it.

"Kumain ka na?" Tanong n'ya. Bakit ba lagi niya akong hinihintay mag-dinner, nakaka konsensya minsan.

"Fine, let's eat!" I said with an irritated voice. Pagpasok namin sa kotse agad naman s'yang nag-drive.

"Why do you keep asking your brothers for my number when you can just ask me?" I asked, then removed my light make-up. May remover akong laging dala, siguro sa Mcdo lang naman kami kakain, might as well let my skin breathe.

He looked at me briefly and formed a smile. "Baby, how many times did you tell me you won't give me your number?"

"Why would you need my number anyway? Magkasama naman tayo lagi?"

He laughed at me, it was not annoying for some weird reason. "May magkarelasyon bang hindi man lang nila alam number ng isa't-isa?"

"Don't you need my number, too?" He asked teasingly.

"No."

He faked a sound like he's hurting. "Ouch! First heartbreak."

Tinampal ko 'yong braso n'ya. "I have your number, Xandro gave it. I didn't ask though, I think he thinks I need something from you."

"Tss. 'Yong mga kapatid ko natetext, ako hindi," bulong n'ya.

"Why would you like to get my number? 'Yong totoo? I changed twice this week since my ex kept calling. I think hindi alam ni Xandro 'yong nangyari kaya nabibigay n'ya."