Hold on to you

Chapter 3 - (Unedited)

I bid them goodbye when it's finally time to go home. It's almost midnight when we finished chatting and I'm starting to feel a bit sleepy. Trixie's family were sympathetic  of my situation. They felt bad for me when I told them I can't go to college like they were expecting for me to do because of financial problems but I don't want them to pity me. Everyone has a purpose in this world and maybe now is not the right time for me. Maybe there are some other things out there that is best for me to do for now. Mom and I already talked about this and she told me she'll save up first for my school funds. I am planning to work part-time for now and then maybe next year I can enroll at last. But of course if you'll ask me, I would still gladly choose to go to college now, though.

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I went home to a quiet and empty house with all the lights turned off. I realized this house is creepy when it's dark. My aunt bought this house a few years ago when she had been promoted at work. I know this place means a lot to her because she worked hard for it.  She would probably come back by tomorrow from her trip. I hope she bought me some souvenirs.

My pretty Aunt Margaret is a generous person but a really clean freak. She would almost freak out when she sees even a small smudge of dirt on the floor and would give me an earful of rants when I don't clean my room.

I turned the lights on and made sure all the doors were locked. The last thing I wanted now is to be robbed by thieves or worst, murdered by a cracked criminal. I went to the kitchen to drink some milk. I noticed the undone dishes on the sink. I might had forgotten to wash it earlier because of hurrying. Oops, I better do the dishes first before I go to bed.

When I'm done with all the cleaning, I went straight to my room, took a quick bath and went to bed. I'm feeling sleepy but I can't avoid thinking about him. I can't help thinking about the Swoonsome guy.

How his grey eyes would look at me with such massive intensity. How his healthy, sandy hair would follow gracefully everytime he turns his head, how the corners of his lips would twitch to stifle a smirk. How the shape of his face is so perfectly chiseled. And his oh so adorably lean yet muscular built! Not to mention that he's so tall. I love tall guys....  I abruptly snapped out from my awkward thoughts.  Eeww why am I thinking about that douche like this? I should stop these nasty thoughts. Maybe I'm just really exhausted.

I pushed him away from my mind and fell into deep slumber.

The next morning, I was awoken by the delicious smell of bacons being cooked. It's definitely my aunt. She probably had arrived at dawn when most people were still sleeping. She's no doubt an early bird and I love that about her because the food is always ready everytime I wake up. I hurriedly got up, fixed myself and went down straight to the kitchen where she is.

"Hey, good morning Aunt Margaret! It's good that you're back. I've missed you. How's your trip by the way?" I greeted her as soon as I saw her.

"Good morning to you too my cute niece. As usual, everything went well and splendid. Nothing much happened though. I've surely  missed you too and your mess... Haha! just kidding dear. So how was your graduation day? By the way, I bought you a fabulous dress from one of the fancy boutiques there. It's my gift to you." She replied playfully. 

"Yay! Really? Wow, thanks much Aunt Margaret! Anyhow, the graduation went well. Luckily, I arrived just on time for the awarding of diplomas. I was almost late!" I told her while recalling the circumstances.

"There you go again about your tardiness. How many times have I lectured you about the importance of being on time? I'm glad you still got to join. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you." She said worriedly.