The Bad Boy That Stole A Kiss

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

FLASHBACK

I remember it so well. Back in the days when we went out for our family vacation. Most likely a reunion. I don't have any close relatives I can talk to so I'd always stick up to my dad. He always says to be friendly to people even though they aren't to you.

I never like to play with my older sisters since they are so bossy.

I looked for Dad's presence but he was nowhere to be found. Until I found him but he is with his sister. They are arguing. A serious argument that I accidentally overheard. Tita Georgina's words struck me. I may be a kid but I know what is innocence is. She got it over the line and forcefully crossed it. I never thought I can hear such hurtful words from her. Her tone is different. Something which describes power and manipulation. She can easily put a blind to my father and abused his kindness. That day, I discover her true color.

Their argument was stopped when Dad saw me. Upon seeing their reaction, I ran. Fast. I know that I am not a good runner so I hide. That is the only skill I can be proud of. Hiding.

I cried in that corner. I'm scared of what is happening at that time. I had a mixed feeling of anger and urge to blame it to someone.

"Bakit ka naiyak?" a stranger asked me. A kid. Maybe a half American boy because of his pale skin and wavy dirty brown hair. His brown eyes pierced on my direction as he pick up the ball that was only a few inches away from me.

I didn't reply. I am not smart but I know common sense. I don't talk to strangers except when I need to buy. Because the buying stuff needs to talk to strangers.

He glared at me when he didn't receive any reply. I think he is a short tempered guy when he does not get what he wants.

I don't want to talk to anyone so I just kept on crying. The next thing I knew is that a towel was thrown over my face.

"Gamitin mo para hindi ka pa lalong pumangit," he said in a bossy tone but I can feel concern towards him. "At eto..." he gave me a bottle where he just picked up from the other side of the corner. "...ilagay mo ang wish mo dito. At pagpinaanod mo sa tubig, matutupad yun."

"Life. Whatever happens it will remain life. My advice to you," He looked at me. "Separate light from dark."

Then he left me acting with a cold attitude. I would never thought that behind that cold face could have a caring person on inside.

After the whole incident, I did what he told me. I made a wish and let it flow through the water.

I wish for a happy family.

I wanted to set my eyes on my bottle that is being drawn by the water. Instead, I swam towards the person who is drowning. It was a reflex action and I immediately help him. He must have been drawn by the current since the waves are getting bigger. I just realize that it was the kid I was talking to earlier.

I was the one who brought him to the side of the sea. I looked around thinking that help would be the first one to build up in the minds of the crowd watching. But it didn't. People are busy with their lives. People are just nosy but don't know how to help. Some just mingle and watch.

I couldn't help but to give them a glare. These people are idiots who don't uses their senses to activate it during this time of emergencies.

I checked his breathing and pulse. I put a timer on is pulse whether to initiate the CPR. Soon, I positioned myself and put my hands on his chest. Mouth to mouth resuscitation is not an option to choose because it has to be. It was first aid after all. I did what I have to do making him my first kiss and making me take the first move to kiss a stranger out of urgent call.