BADA LEE as Your Deranged Stalker

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Bada Lee Calling...

Sasagutin ko na sana ang call ni Bada nang biglang binunot ni Jisoo ang cellphone ko, she turned it off bago ito binulsa.

"Hindi mo na dapat sinasagot 'yang mga paasa na 'yan, Kathreen." Hinila ako ni Jisoo sa kamay papasok sa 7/11 at naglakad kami patungo sa liquor section. "So, shall we try soju?"

"Hmm, sige. Wala naman akong masyadong alam sa mga alcoholic drinks kaya ikaw na'ng bahala."

"Alright!" Kinuha niya ang maliit na cart sa gilid at kumuha ng mga... walong soju drinks?!

"Woah! Sigurado ka bang mauubos natin 'yan? Feeling ko isang bote pa lang, tigok na 'ko!"

"Hahaha! Ang hina mo naman, girl! Teka, gagawa din ako ng nachos para mas masarap inuman natin. OMG! I am so excited!" Masayang sabi ni Jisoo habang namimili na ngayon ng tortilla chips. Nakangiti naman ako habang pinagmamasdan siya.

I've never seen such sheer happiness on Jisoo's face before. This emotional contrast brings me a deep sense of responsibility to make amends with her. The memory of her expression on TV haunts me; she looked utterly devastated, and I knew it was because of my actions.

Her sadness made me feel really bad because I've never seen her so upset because of me. It made me realize that I finally found a true friend.

Wala sa isip na napasulyap ako sa bulsa niya kung sa'n nakalagay ang cellphone ko.

Would Bada be worried about me? What if she's nearby, following us? But, why would she even do that? Am I that special? Well, unless she decides to kill me.

After a while, we were already at the counter. Pagkatapos magbayad ni Jisoo ay hinawakan niya agad ako sa kamay bago kami lumabas ng 7/11.

I've never had such a friend before. In fact, Jisoo was the first one to introduce herself to me when I was new at school.

No one wanted to befriend me, and I feel so happy and contented right now to have her as my best friend.

She booked a Grab car for us and she still held my hand while we wait for the cab.

I couldn't help but smile. I think we've become even closer now after what happened to me.

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In just a matter of minutes, our taxi came to a halt, and we exited the vehicle. We found ourselves standing in front of a three-story building.

Right at the entrance, a staircase welcomed us inside. I think Jisoo's living in an apartment. We ascended to the third floor, and Jisoo's room was situated at the very end of the hallway.

She used a password to unlock the door, and we stepped inside.

The moment we walked in, I couldn't help but notice a large, comfortable queen-size bed. Right next to it was the sink, then the bathroom.

Jisoo's room was a snug studio type meant to make one or two people feel at home. Right by the bed, there was a small round table that was just the right size for two people.

The room exuded an aura of cleanliness and very organized, a stark contrast to my own messy living room.

"Umupo ka muna sa kama, ako na maghahanda ng nachos," at naglakad na agad patungo sa lababo si Jisoo para gumawa ng nachos. Bali 'yung lutuan niya katabi lang din sa lababo niya.