He who she loves

Chapter 22

"We're having a game later. Not a basketball game. A computer game" Liam blurted out while we're having dinner. He asked me to eat with him, in front of the building where I'm staying.

I stopped eating for a moment and looked at him. I know he knows what I'm thinking right now.

"I know you're worried about me, but I need to finish this game and I promise you, hindi na ako babalik doon"

I know I have no right to stop him but I'm just really worried about him. What if something goes wrong and he ends up in jail?

"Okay" I replied.

"Finish your food"

I nod my head.

"So, are we dating now?" Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.

"No, ligawan mo muna ako"

He smiled and gently tap my head "I will, because you deserve that" 

"Text me when you get home after your game. Take care okay?"

He nodded his head. "Pasok na"

Nakatulog na ako while waiting for Liam to text me. Pagtingin ko sa phone ko may message galing sa kanya and it was sent at 3AM. 

Pagbaba ko nasa labas na si Liam at naghihintay. Mukhang inaantok. Ikaw ba naman matulog ng alas tres ng umaga at papasok ng 8AM. Napa iling na lamang ako.

"Good Morning," He said.

I smiled and answered "Good morning, mukhang wala ka pang tulog"

"Nanalo ba kayo?"

"We lost" 

I raised my eyebrow. "Nagpuyat pa kayo, matatalo lang naman pala kayo"

I'm not trying to insult him, I'm just really annoyed that he stayed up late for just a freakin game and besides it's even a club, it's dangerous.

"Stop provoking me Ms. Mondragon"

When will he stop calling me by my surname?

"Brielle!" Nakangiting lumapit sa akin si Ansella kasama si Phoenix at Alexander.

"I'm really excited for our outing tomorrow!" Humawak siya sa aking braso.

Right. I forgot, bukas na nga pala kami ng hapon aalis papunta sa resort nila Phoenix. Wala pa akong nabili na mga gamit.

"You guys don't need to bring any food okay? Nag prepare na ako" 

Nag high five kami ni Phoenix. "The best!"

Hindi pumasok ng last subject si Liam dahil may kailangan daw siyang asikasuhin at hindi niya ako ihahatid pauwi. 

Dahil maaga pa naman, pumunta ako sa mall para bumili ng mga damit na dadalhin namin bukas. Hindi ako makauwi sa bahay para kumuha ng damit, dahil hindi ako papa pasukin ni daddy. Hindi ko nga namalayan na ang tagal na din pala simula ng mag layas ako. 

Araw araw naman akong kinakamusta nila kuya at mommy. Patuloy pa din sa pag sesend ng pera sila Kuya Creed kahit hindi ko naman ginagamit. 

"Miss may pastel color ba nito?" Turo ko sa isang apple green na tshirt na may small printed panda sa gitna. Ang cute kasi.

"Meron po"

Bumili ako ng dalawang kulay light brown, tig isa kami ni Ansella. Bumili na din ako ng mga sunblock na gagamitin para hindi kami mangitim.