EXO: ESCAPE WITH YOU

CHAPTER 26: Meet Mariella

MANILA ; 8:02 PM

"Ma, 20k lang?" Gwen asks while holding the money

"Maglalagalag ka lang sa Korea, tama na 'yan sayo" her mom is a bit angry

"No. Ma, may opportunity akong igagrab sa Korea. Sayang naman. Mas gusto kong magtrabaho doon, kaysa dito" Gwen mutters

"Very good reason. Edi palaguin mo yang 20k" Gwen's mom slams the door and leaves Gwen frowning

It's really hard to please her parents when it comes to Korea. Gwen shuts her eyes in disappointment, the money isn't enough for her to go.

"Hindi na ba talaga madadagdagan yan?" Kate's talking on the phone

"Eto ang binigay eh, hindi ko alam kung ano ang pumasok sa isip nila" Gwen sighs

"Nako. May time pa naman oh, you can still find a way para makahanap ng pera" Kate smiles "Cheer up!"

"Okay, sige. Ikaw din, alam kong di pa sapat yang pera mo" Gwen

"Oo nga eh pero positive parin ako" Kate sighs "Sige na, aasikasuhin ko pa si mama" adds

"Sure, talk to you later"

It's really hard to be in their place right now. They might doing it for EXO or for their dream. Gwen buries her face on the pillow.

NEXT DAY

Gwen went to a store to buy a new coat when she suddenly encounters Elijah. She's about to hide but Elijah saw her already.

"Gwen" Elijah calls her

Gwen turns around and smiles "Elijah, how are you?"

Elijah walks towards her "I'm good, ikaw? Balita ko pupunta ka ng Seoul next month"

"Saan mo nabalitaan? Tss. Ganon na ba ako kasikat" Gwen smirks

"No. Di ka sikat, wag kang feeler" Elijah chuckles "Just kidding"

"Hmm. Kulang pa nga ang pamasahe eh, halos wala pang kalahati binigay ng mga magulang ko" Gwen sighs

"Good for you" Elijah grins

"What?" Gwen raises an eyebrow

"I mean, good for you. Hello? You're like in 20s and you're still dependent on your parents? Like duh" Elijah smirks

"Okay na. Nainsulto mo na ko, happy? Sige na, aalis na ko at maghahanap pa ko ng pera" Gwen starts to walk but Elijah stops her

"How much ba ang kulang?" Elijah holds her arm without looking at her

Gwen looks at his hand that's holding her "Anong sinasabi mo? Hwag ka ngang magbiro ng ganyan" Gwen tugs off her arm from his hand

Elijah gazes at her "I'm serious, tell me kung magkano pa ang kulang. Kesa naman makita kitang naghihirap dyan"

POV: GWEN

"I'm serious, tell me kung magkano pa ang kulang. Kesa naman makita kitang naghihirap dyan"

Ayaw pa magsink in ng sinabi ni Elijah sakin. Is he really that serious?! I need 50k right now. Syempre di ko kakalimutan si Kate.

I'm staring blankly. Elijah suddenly he snaps his fingers in front of my face "Ano na?" he says

"A-Ah ano eh... Hwag ka talagang nagbibiro. Sobrang bait mo naman 'no?!" I crossed my arms on my chest

Elijah shakes his head in amusement "Oo nga. Pero may limit. I can't give more than 70k"