"Bye! Thanks for today! Chat me when you all get home." I said while waving at my friends after I got out of the bus.
My heart was pounding so hard because of nervousness. It was already midnight and I could already sense a sermon coming from my mom.
She was there beside the 7/11 store, waiting for me with her raised brows.
"Do you know what time is it already, Iza?"
"Uhm yes, mom," I said with an awkward smile.
"Very late. This will be the last time you'll go out before your class starts" she said while getting in the car.
"Okay, Mom! I promise!"
While we were going home, I feel so sleepy. With all the rides that we tried at that amusement park, I feel the urge to sleep already.
I was actually in my 2nd year as a student nurse. It's December so we had a short break, a very very short break. So, I decided to enjoy my remaining days with my family and of course, my closest friends.
Then here I go, getting home late.
"Thanks and sorry, mom! Goodnight!" I said as we got home and entered the house.
"Night! Sleep already!"
*
I thought I will sleep already as I enter the room, but no. Although it was too late since it was 1 am, I could not find myself sleeping.
"I'm bored" I whispered.
I was scrolling through my social media to entertain myself. There were times I was laughing, crying, and scared because of the different videos I saw online.
Then, I watched a video about a girl who had a conversation with a guy through this so-called website, Omegle.
"Hmmm, lemme try this one." I excitedly said.
It has an option, which I could choose of. It could be either on chat or in a video call. Since I am not comfortable doing a video call with strangers, I chose to start a chat where I could talk to them without revealing my face.
Duh, privacy.
While exploring this website, I realized that I could add my interests.
Interesting.
"I'll add UST" then I laughed.
As I started using it, there were people who I talked with but do not have a sense of. Some were just using it for them to release their you know, lust.
Sht, I am not yet ready for the mature roles huhuhu. What a waste of time.
Not until...
"M, 22, Engineering. Not here to f*ck you up. Just bored."
Oh really?
"F, 20, Nursing. Not here to f*ck you up here either"
My brows raised.
"Why are you here tho? It's late." He said.
"I got home late and I could not sleep. So here I am, making friends I think?"
Oh, he's typing. I thought he will end our conversation.
"I can sense a stubborn woman here. Kidding." He sarcastically said.
I frowned. "Excuse me. But, you have a little point though. lol."
"I know right. Where did you go btw if you mind."
Chismoso.
"I went outside with my friends. We went to ABC Amusement Park." I boringly said.
"Tf dude, I went there earlier also. There was this one girl who stumbled in front of me and I couldn't stop laughing because of her. LMAO."
What the hell? Sht.
"Ah you were there? You bully. I was that girl and I know how you freakin laugh because of me! I wish I could punch you right now!" I said while my whole face turned red because of embarrassment.
"What the f*ck? Fr?"
"Yes, and you don't know how I glared at you and wished you bad luck because of annoyance."
"Sht, what a coincidence. I wish I took a photo of you as a remembrance. lol." He said, but I know he's laughing. I can sense it.
"Oh hell. Thankful you did not!"
"Hahahahaha. Anyways, are you okay? I know the impact was a lil too harsh."
"I'm okay earlier, but now that I am talking to you, I am already not!"
This is so embarrassing for real. I am convincing myself earlier that I will forget that memory. But this man came up and remember everything!
"Chill, okay. Seriously, u okay?"
My eyes rolled. "Yes, don't worry."
And that started everything.
*
It's new year already and I was watching the fireworks in the sky. The colors, sound, and vibe were all complimenting. Everyone was so happy because another year was celebrated again.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
After I watched, I went inside the house to get my phone.
1 notification.
"Hello, Iza. Happy New Year."
I smiled.
"Thank you, Ace. Happy New Year too!"
Since that night, we never stop talking. Although at first I was annoyed, I feel like I found someone who I am interested to talk with. We exchange our social media accounts and he was definitely from UST studying engineering.
I know that I must be aware that not all that I met on this platform are all true. However, I have this feeling for this guy that believes everything he shares.
"How's your celebration? Did you stumble?" He said.
"The heck. You are so annoying!" My brows were together.
"Anyways, it was enjoyable indeed. I just finished watching fireworks!" I happily said.
"Oh really? That must be nice. We just finished eating together with my family and friends."
"Great! Hope you enjoy the rest of the day"
"I will. You too, okay? Happy New Year again and I am thankful because I was able to know you on OME before the previous year ends. Hope to meet and know you really soon, Iza."
I smiled, again.
"Thank you, too. Might be late, but thanks for being a part of my year last year." I sincerely said.
"Of course. Lastly, thank you for stumbling in front of me as well as going to OME for fun."
"Ace!"
After that, I looked up at the sky wishing. Hope this year will be full of blast for everyone. Also, I wish again that I will find him already. My future man.
But of course, jokingly. I always do this every year.
Who knows right? Maybe this year, he will already come.
Oh sht, Iza. C'mon. Too cheesy for the first day of the year.
....
But, I was right. My joke wish came true.
That OME man. That UST man who I have talked to online. That man who I stumbled in front of.
...changes everything.
The end.
