The Present Is You (You Series #1)

CHAPTER 20

CHAPTER 20 - ZACHARY DAVIS

"Picture tayo sa may pool, guys!"

"Bilis na!"

"Tayo na kayo diyan! Kill joy niyo naman! Ngayon lang tayo nagsama-sama ng ganito!"

An hour had passed already and I am still in the same position, sitting quietly on the reclining chair nearby the pool area.

I'm not a big fan of the sun and maybe that was the reason why I cannot freely move my body underneath the unwavering heat. Until now, I'm still wearing the crochet top and I think I'm getting used to it. Camille told me that I looked pretty in it. Not to be conceited l but I believe she has a point there.

Right now, she's in the pool along with our other girl classmates. Alex is by the beach with our boy classmates. Kanina pa sila umalis patungo sa Isla malapit dito. They rode on a boat to get there.

I badly wanted to go back inside but they might think that I'm a party pooper, so I chose to stay here instead. I should've brought with me my favourite book to kill the boredom.

Nag-ayos ako ng upo at pinagmasdan silang lumangoy sa gilid ng pool. Funny 'cause Camille doesn't know how to swim. She needs to rent a salvavida in order for her to join the group. I know how to swim but I don't feel like deeping into the water right now. Maybe later when the sun's about to set.

"Dear, why are you not joining them?" I turned to my side and was a little shocked to see Franco's grandmother.

I smiled a bit while shaking my head. His grandmother is making me feel nervous as hell but I need to act normal. "Maybe later po."

Honestly, she was not that intimidating but even though she's already in her golden age, she's still stunning. Her elegant beige maxi dress and the way she carries herself, it was as if she's still in her mid 40's.

"Oh. Are you worried about your porcelain skin?" Her voice is very soothing to the ears.

"No, Ma'am. My body's just not used to the heat." I replied politely.

She nodded her head and then sat beside me. "I see. Well, your friends are having fun. I wouldn't want you to miss that. You're still young, dear. Enjoy yourself while you still can." A genuine smile appeared on her red shiny lips.

I couldn't help but to smile back.

"I will, po. That's the other reason why I'm here. I want to get to know them better. I want to experience being accepted and welcomed by my classmates and friends."

Tumango ulit siya. My eyes followed her long shiny hair flowing along with the wind and how her eyes blinked every second.

All parts of her body scream sophisticated and grace. I wonder if I would turn like her when I grow up.

"Oh! Would you mind if I ask you something?"

I shook my head with no hesitation. "Ask away, po."

She chuckled and gently sip on her wine glass.

"It's about my grandson, Franco. You know, he never introduced anyone to us as his girlfriend before. Not even once. So, I'm just wondering, is he courting someone from school?" She leaned forward to me, probably waiting for my uncertain response.

Franco?

Do I have the right to say something about him in spite of the fact that we're not that close to each other?

But, is there really something I need to tell her?

I made a promise to Franco that I'll keep it as a secret between the two of us. Naalala ko na naman tuloy ang nangyari kanina.