Amby opened the door to her condo just as Brent was standing there, smiling at her and for some reason making her heart race. Brent examined her from head to toe to see whether she was alright. He was pleased to see Amby wearing the rabbit-print pajamas he gave her two years ago.
"Are you okay? Is there any part of you that's hurting? How can I make it better?" Brent fastly asked Amby. While Amby was fascinated because he asked a lot of questions. "I'm fine," she answered and forcefully smiled.
Amby was escorted to the sofa by Brent when he entered the space so she could unwind. When he saw that his ex-girlfriend was shivering, he realized that she could be cold, so he offered her his bomber jacket.
"Is your aircon on?" Brent curiously asked. "No, I turned it off earlier. Do you want me to turn it on for you?" Brent shook his head, refusing Amby.
Brent placed the foods that he brought for Amby in the table. "Nagugutom ka na ba? Eat ka muna, para makainom ka na ng medicine mo,"
Amby peak at the food items that Brent purchased just for her. Though her heart was touched, she was also guilty by how he treats him. When Brent abandoned her two years ago without even saying goodbye, she treats him badly. She should at least be informed of his departure's reasons. She asks herself why Brent left her.
As soon as Amby opens the tupperware where the food is, she doesn't even think twice to ask Brent. "Did you... cook this?"
"Nope, I ordered it from the resto. I have to time to cook, hehe! Nagmamadali na din kasi ako sa pagpunta dito kaya hindi ko na nagawang magluto para sa 'yo," Brent uttered while scratching the back of his head, being shy.
Amby held back a smile as she cracked open the tupperware. Why? Only the ham, bell peppers, and melted cheese were present, because the tomatoes in the omelette had been removed and separated from the egg. Amby doesn't enjoy eating cooked tomatoes, and Brent is aware of this.
"Thank you, sunshine—I mean, Brent! Heh..." Amby was praying for all the saints right now, hoping Brent didn't hear whatever she said.
"You're welcome, Sol..."
Brent moved a few inches away from Amby after giving those responses and sat next to her. Amby focused on Brent when he picked up his phone. She observed Brent's wallpaper and recognized herself.
They still use each other's picture,
As a phone wallpaper...
"You saw that, didn't you?" Brent awkwardly asked while closing his phone and putting it on his jeans' pocket.
Amby looked away, then continued eating. "Huh? S-Saw what?"
"Ah, nothing... I thought you saw it."
Amby took her medicine that Brent brought specifically for her after she finished her meal. Even the mess she made while eating earlier was cleaned up by Brent, who also washed the dishes and disposed of all trash and other extraneous items.
"Hey, drink the orange juice. It will help you to get away with fever. Ilalagay ko sa refrigerator mo itong iba, para may stock ka. Isasama ko na din itong fruits na binili ko dito sa fridge mo. Kainin mo 'to, ha?" tumango lamang si Amby sa paalalang sinasabi ni Brent sa kaniya.
Amby turned her head aside as Brent moved in her direction. She was attempting to avoid his stares since they make her heart pound so violently that it feels as though it is trying to escape her chest.
How is it possible for someone to look at them without doing anything else except make their heart race?
"Sol, can you scoot yourself over here?" utos at tanong ni Brent sa kaniya kaya agad namang lumapit si Amby ng hindi natingin sa kaniya.
