Star-Crossed Melodies (Echoes #1)

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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I leaned against my car outside the school, waiting for that guy. It felt like I was risking my life for what it. Glancing at my watch, I saw it was still early for our gig later tonight.

I ran my hand through my hair as parents walked out of the school with their child, giving me curious looks. I simply ignored them.

"Sir, may hinihintay po ba kayo?" tanong ng guard sa akin.

I looked at him and nodded.

I've been here for a while, so I might seem creepy. He might think I'm planning to kidnap a child because I'm in a car. He doesn't know it's what I'm actually going to do. I'm still contemplating how to convince that guy.

It seems like I might be causing a scene here.

Why did I agree to this?!

Date!

A date with Leyla, should I waste it? Never mind if I have to endure the wrath of a little demon. Today is for misfortunes, but tomorrow, it'll be joyful because Leyla and I will have our date.

The smile on my lips slowly faded as I saw the man walking out of the gate, engaged in conversation with a girl who barely reached his shoulders.

My eyes squinted in disappointment.

She's the one who brings him lunch, even though he's absent.

Ah... So they still meet?

I returned my gaze to the man with the headband. Perhaps he wore it to cover his forehead. With his wolf cut hairstyle, he resembled a Korean, especially with his slightly slanted eyes and fair skin.

He's wearing a V-neck sweater with a white polo shirt underneath. Just pants and a small bag.

He looks cute...

He's tall. He's probably around 5'7 because the girl beside him is quite small, only reaching his shoulders. They look like a couple.

Kung alam ko lang na may kasama siya, hindi na ako pumunta rito. Doesn't Leyla know that he already has a girlfriend?

I sighed.

They're already outside the gate while I'm still hesitating. They're still talking, and the girl is smiling while looking at Ellis. I clenched my teeth even more. Sige! Keep talking so I can finally leave.

I don't want to give him a ride anyway.

As the girl waved and walked away, I approached. My hand was in my pocket as I walked towards him.

"Aren't you planning to pay me back?" I asked from behind him.

He seemed surprised, as his shoulders loosened before he turned to look at me. His eyes widened, while I took a deep breath and looked away.

When I returned my gaze to him, he stepped back from me.

I furrowed my brow.

"Pay me for your motor. Not everything is free. Kailangan mong mag bayad. Repairing a completely wrecked motor is not a joke-" he cut me off.

"Nasaan ang motor ko?" he asked, looking around.

I chuckled. Did he think fixing a motor was easy? Siya na sana ang nag ayos!

"You owe me for now. How can I return your motor if you don't pay?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Babayaran kita kapag naayos na. Malay ko bang peperahan mo lang ako?" he raised his eyebrow, arrogantly looking at me.